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Hi,

I have a bit of a problem (Don't we all!!) I have a William Henry WALKER who was born circa 1852 at Halifax. His parents were Thomas Beresford WALKER and Charlotte BUERGIN. In looking for his marriage I came across 1). William Henry WALKER married to Hannah WRIGHT 2nd Quarter 1872 at Halifax and 2). William WALKER married to Hannah WRIGHT 4th Quarter 1867 at Guisborough.

I found on the 1911 Census a William Henry WALKER married to Hannah and they were married for 38 years, which points to the 1872 marriage at Halifax. But there is still doubt as to which marriage is correct.

It seems too much a coincidence that two William WALKER's married to a girl with exactly the same name. But there again in family history there are so many anomalies and coincidences and strange goings on!!

Can anyone make sense of it? I would be very grateful for any help and suggestions.

Regards,

Margaret

Hi Jennywren,

Thanks for your reply.

The full text for the OPR Birth for John HENDERSON is:   John Henderson, Labourer, King Street Road, and his Spouse Catharine Mortimer, had a son born on the 19th January 1848, name John, baptized by the Rev. M. Smith, in presence of Alexander and David Henderson.

This was in Old Machar.

You mention that there were not many David HENDERSON's around Aberdeenshire in 1841/1851. If that is the case then it should be possible to find out which David was related to John.....??

Thanks again, Jen.  (Think we have corresponded before?)

Margaret

Hi Kenjo,

Thanks. Yes Jane Ann / Jean married John LILLIE in 1870 and on her Marriage Cert she stated that her father was John HENDERSON (deceased) and her mother was Catharine MORTIMER.

They went on to have 4 children and the 4th one, James became a fireman based in Aberdeen and then married and emigrated to America. All four children married.

Margaret

Thanks Forfarian for the info.
I have the OPR Marriage for John and his wife Catherine MORTIMER which was at Old Machar 10 December 1846.
John HENDERSON died and was buried at Old Machar 12 December 1848 (OPR Death 168/B 210 538 [ScotlandsPeople]). His place of residence at the time was Bridge of Don.

I also have the Marriage of his daughter Jane Anne HENDERSON in St. Nicholas Aberdeen to John LILLIE 2 July 1870 where she states her father was John HENDERSON, a Road Contractor, (deceased) and mother Catherine MORTIMER.

I cannot find Jane Anne's birth.

John and Catharine had a son John who was born 19 January 1848 married Jessie Ann MORRISON 1 July 1871 at St. Nicholas, Aberdeen. The Witnesses were Alexander and David HENDERSON. Have to find out who they were...maybe uncles?? No, I won't assume!

Much to search for.

Thanks again.

Margaret

Letthemeatcakes,

Thanks for the info. I will have to go to the Greffe and ask to look through their archives. IF they will let me make a search - probably not, knowing them! No harm in asking though!

Kind regards,

Margaret