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« on: Tuesday 07 November 17 18:17 GMT (UK) »
I am trying to find birth details or census returns prior to 1901 for Robert Henry James O'Neill. His death certificate (1927), marriage certificate (1893) and census returns for 1901 and 1911 all indicate a birth date of 1872. The 1911 census suggests his birth place of Chatterton on Medlock but the 1901 census states Manchester. Both census returns state his occupation is a loco engine packer. The marriage certificate names his father as Robert Henry O'Neill a butcher who was deceased (1893). His address on the wedding certificate states 1 Shepherds Street, West Gorton, Lancashire. I have tried searching on Find My Past and Ancestry but couldn't find either father or son prior to 1901 census. I am quite new to family research so have no idea where to look next. If anyone can find either man please let me know where to look as I have a subscription to both sites.
Many thanks
Jenn