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Channel Islands Lookup Requests / Look up request: Walter Scadding, James Scadding & family: 1861 census
« on: Monday 13 November 17 08:11 GMT (UK) »
I am looking for some information about my great grand-father, Walter Scadding, born abt 1844. I found him in the 1851 census living with his parents, James Scadding (cabinetmaker) his mother, Izet and his sister Emily. Their address was 117 Well Road, Guernsey and in 1871 he was listed as a porter at the Royal Yacht Club Hotel. He later worked as a steward on vessels working the Australian coast.
I think they may be connected to Scaddings in Somerset but cannot find a link to confirm this.
In his death certificate (he died in Australia) his mother's maiden name is Coombe/s - but on his marriage certificate to my g/grand-mother (his second wife, Martha Child) his mother's maiden name is Holmes.
I was wondering if there is anything in the 1861 census or any records or details of his first wife/marriage. His Australian marriage certificate gives his marital status as widower.
It seems that his parents may have come to Guernsey from England. The origins of his parents have been a bit of a brick wall for some time. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
I think they may be connected to Scaddings in Somerset but cannot find a link to confirm this.
In his death certificate (he died in Australia) his mother's maiden name is Coombe/s - but on his marriage certificate to my g/grand-mother (his second wife, Martha Child) his mother's maiden name is Holmes.
I was wondering if there is anything in the 1861 census or any records or details of his first wife/marriage. His Australian marriage certificate gives his marital status as widower.
It seems that his parents may have come to Guernsey from England. The origins of his parents have been a bit of a brick wall for some time. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.