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« on: Saturday 09 September 17 22:34 BST (UK) »
Hi Brett
This is fantastic stuff - Sarah Jane Eden was a cousin of ours, so came across your research whilst adding her details to our tree. I wouldn't normally be so interested in such a distant ancestor, but as I live in Bristol, I was intrigued about the local connection. I believe that I have found a Baptism record for Henry and a census record for 1851, when he was living with an aunt and uncle on the Isle of Wight. I have also found an intriguing census record for 1861, which may or may not be related to Henry Mower. The record lists a Henry Eden as lodging with Andrew & Harriett Isaac in Hawkesbury, near Chipping Sodbury, which is just outside of Bristol. Henry, a photographic artist, is recorded as living with his wife, Elizabeth Eden and their daughter, Jane, aged one. If as you say, Henry did have liaisons with both sisters, Jane & Elizabeth, then maybe they were using Elizabeth's surname to avoid detection? I can find no other likely record for Henry Mower in 1861 or any census records after 1881.
I have attached the 3 records that may be of interest to you and will let you know if I find any other interesting documents.
Regards
Debs
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