The problem with my Cadmans is that they came to Canada and returned to England between censuses in both countries.
Initially I had the information form an Aunt that my great grandfather William Cadman born 7 March 1856 nearly drowned in the St. Lawrence River in Canada but I did not understand how, what, when, where or why. I had no other information.
Then out of the blue last weekend I had the following E-Mail from a friend:
“Recorded these- on closing time - so I did not mange to complete the list - From the PRs Bulkington
"The following persons left Bulkington for Canada May 20th 1863
Anne CADMAN (Widow)
John CADMAN & Lucy , his Wife,
with Emma, William, Sarah & Joseph Jewis their children.
William HARRIS & Sarah , his Wife with their Children, Mary Anne & Joseph,
also
Benjamin BICKNELL & Anne , his Wife with Thomas, Sarah & Eliza their children
HAMMERSLEY sailed for Quebec July 16th 1863
William PEGG & Mary Ann LUCKMAN sailed for Quebec August 1863-----------“
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- at this point was thrown into the carpark - film has since been returned- sorry.
Hope it helps some-one
Wendy”
The Cadman’s in the list by just chance where three generations of my Cadman family.
I just could not believe it!!!
Ann was my third great grandmother born 1798 born Bulkington (handloom ribbon weaver)
John was my second great grandfather born 1834 born Bulkington (handloom ribbon weaver) (With Lucy my second great grandmother)
William by great grandfather born 1856 born Bulkington (with is brother and sisters)
By 1869 they had returned to Bulkington in Warwickshire when they had a further child born.
As this was between censuses is there any way that I can find more about there time in Canada and also perhaps when they returned to the UK.
If anyone can help it would be really appreciated.
Details form the 1871 census – all back in UK
Coventry Lane, Bulkington.
John Cadman 36 Silk Weaver
Lucy 36 " "
Emma 16 " "
William 15 " "
Sarah 11 Scholar
Joseph 9 "
George H 2
All born in Bulkington
With George H born on their return.
Also 1871 Census living in Ryton Village, Bulkington Ann Cadman 73 Formerly a Silk Weaver born Bulkington - Widow John aboves mother