SIMMONDS Census, Brighton

[Hazel Hargraves]

Could anyone please check the 1871 or any earlier censuses for Brighton for:
Edward SIMMONDS  b 1810, Bushey, Herts.
All I know is he was buried in Brighton in 1875, so hoping to find family with him. 
Many thanks if you can help, it would be really appreciated.
Hazel
Rochford, Essex

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi there Hazel

Welcome to Rootschat and the Sussex Boards

Whilst browsing through the 1841 census for Brighton, I have come across several simmonds / simmons families, but not as yet that match up with your criteria.

You give very little details to go on and as yet I do not have access to 1861 or 1871 for Brighton or Sussex - do you have any further info please to help narrow down the search

Thanks

Chris in 1066Land

[Hazel Hargraves]

Thanks so much for writing!
I am sorry I have so few details.
This Edward Simmonds is my gg grandfather's brother & it is frustrating that I can't find any of the English family.  I have traced another brother who went to Australia & had a great holiday meeting hundreds of family on that line.
All I know is he was born in Bushey, Herts in 1810 which I have confirmed from parish records.  The old family bible says he died in Brighton in March 1875 & I have found the death record & am waiting for that certificate to arrive, in the hope the informant is related.
My Australian cousins think I am pretty useless still not being able to find the English family really!  By 1841 he may not yet have moved to Brighton, I guess he would have been there in 1871 which is why I asked after seeing such a lot of great help on this site.  I have no idea what happened to him inbetween.
I really appreciate you trying to help - this guy is going to be difficult, I have been wanting to trace him for 25 years!
Thanks again,
Hazel

[outlaw]

Hi Hazel
I have the Brighton 1851 census name index on fiche.I'm going to the library on thursday so will have a look for you.
paula

[outlaw]

Hi Hazel
Been to the library found only one Edward simmonds spelt simmons.
Edward simmons  HO 107/1645  FOLIO  157
others at same address

elizabeth  simmons
francis    simmons
john   simmons
catherine  simmons
this is the Albion hill area which i don't have, you can order a fiche for £5.00 from Genfair if you want to view details of ages, birthplace and occupation.
hope this helps
paula

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi Hazel

Unfortunately the part of the 1851 census for Brighton that I possess is HO107/ 1647 that mostly covers Shoreham, Steyning, etc.

I do have the 1841 census for the whole of Brighton, but thats a long hard slog as there are some 360+ pages without a name index to look through.


Sorry to be negative

Chris in 1066Land