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I hope someone can throw some light on this 'mystery'.

The following, rather confusing, information appears on the IGI:

Mary E COLLETT born about 1851 Louta Falla, Victoria, Monmouth, England.

In the 1861 UK Census, Mary Ellen and her parents are living in Chedworth, Gloucestershire, UK. Mary's place of birth is shown as 'Douta Galla, Victoria ?'

In the 1881 UK Census, Mary, who is now married to Richard HICKS, is shown as having been born in 'Chedworth, Glos.'

In the 1891 UK Census, by which time Mary Ellen is a Widow, her place of birth is shown as 'Australia, Melbourne'.

Is there a way of checking if Mary was, indeed, born in Australia?

If this is the case, would someone be able to throw some light on why her parents might have been in Australia at that time?

Her Father was shown as a Grocer and Bacon Factor in the 1861 UK Census. He and his Wife had at least six children (one born before Mary Ellen), all of whom were born in Gloucestershire.

Any help that can be offered would be much appreciated.

Lyn S

I have the Family in the 1891 Census:

116 St George's Avenue, Islington
Evan D RICHARDS 31 Army Accoutrement Maker b London St Pancras
Wilhelmina 32
Alec H 2
Doris M 3 mo

After having spent some of the family's inheritance on the 1911 Census yesterday (!), I now know that the Family were living at 16 Denman Street, Picadilly Circus in 1911:

Evan David RICHARDS 51 Licensed Victualler
Wilhelmina Allan 51
Alec Herbert 22
Leslie John 18

I already knew that Doris Mina had died but the information on the 1911 Census shows that there were '4 children born alive' and only '3 children living'.

If someone would be kind enough to check the 1901 Census for me, it may well give me some information about a fourth child.

Many thanks in anticipation of any help that can be offered.

Lyn S

I hope someone can help me, as I'm in a quandary!

Jessie OGSTON born 1866 - in Marylebone , Middx - appears to have married her cousin James Fowler OGSTON in 1888 (Q Mar 1888 Kensington 1a 129).

Family rumour has it that the couple went to live in Scotland after their marriage and, whilst I have no definite information to confirm this was so, there is a strong possibility that they may have settled in the Glasgow area.

I would be very grateful if someone with access to the Scotland 1891 and/or the 1901 Census would be kind enough to see if the OGSTONs - and any family that may have had - can be found.

Many thanks

Lyn S

Would someone with access to the 1901 Census please be kind enough to see if the following family can be found?

Herbert John H PURDUE born 1863 Marylebone - Upholsterer
Ellen M PURDUE born 1860 Marylebone
Nellie Amy born 1885
Florence E
Jessie Grace born 1889

Many thanks

Lyn S

I have a Birth Certificate for Albert Charles GREEN (Father Robert Charles GREEN/Mother Ellen Eliza GREEN formerly BULTITUDE)) born 11th January 1893 in 40 Randolph Road, West HAm.

I am happy to send a photocopy of the Certificate to anyone who might want it.

Please PM me if this looks like one of yours!

Lyn S