Hello everyone,
I've tried all sorts of combinations to find this chap Benjamin COATES in 1861 and 1871, though I have him earlier and later.
This is a bit long but I thought I'd give you everything I already have. In Sep 1810, Benjamin Deberson(sp) Coates is christened in Littlehampton, Sussex. His parents are William and Sabrina Coates(IGI). William Coates and Sabrina Deburson married in 1806 in Bermondsey (Pallots).
Benjamin moves back to Bermondsey and marries Eliza Ann Marshall in Newington (1833, IGI) , and has the following children:
Eliza Elizabeth 1834
Benjamin deburson (sp), 1836
Jemima, 1839
Rosina Elizabeth 1841
William John 1843
James 1845
Robert 1847
Susan, 1853
And, in 1841, they’re living in Bermondsey, Leather Market.
HO107/1047/2 Folio 18, Page 28
Benjamin COATES, 28, Fellmonger, Born in county: No
Eliza, 25, Born in county:Y
Eliza, 7
Benjamin, 5
Jemima, 3
Rosina, 4 M
In 1851, they’re still around the Bermondsey area.
HO107/1562 Folio 297, Page 23
Benjamin Deberson COATES, 39, Head, Mar, Fellmonger, born Sussex
Eliza Ann COATES, 38, Wife, Mar, b Berrmondsey
Benjamin, 15, b Bermondsey
Jemima, 12
Rosina, 9
William, 7
James, 6
Robert, 4
By 1861, the family appears to have split up. The daughter Eliza is married to a Robert Rowland (1859), and the youngest child Robert is living with them. James and William are boarding with a family in Hertfordshire. There is a death record in BMD for a Susan Coates in 1855. There is also a death record for Benjamin Deveason Coates (sic), in 1859 – which is presumably the son.
However, I can’t find Eliza and Benjamin snr. I presume they're dead but....
In 1881, still in Bermondsey:
RG12/563 – Folio 70, Page 10.
Benjamin COATES, 69, Fellmonger, b Littlehampton, Sussex
Caroline COATES, 63, Isle of Wight
I found the marriage and Benjamin marries Caroline ALLEN in 1864. I have the cert and I know it is the same Benjamin as Eliza Rowland is the witness. Benjamin and Caroline both die before the next census.
So, I'd love to find Benjamin in 1861 and Benjamin and Caroline in 1871. As mentioned, I've looked a fair bit but cannot find them. I'm really hoping that perhaps others will have more skill and experience at searching.
Many thanks in advance
dilly