George Smith - Collyweston, Nr. Stamford

[Maeabbie]

Can anyone find me information on George Smith.  He died on 16th April 1941 - Aged 71 years.  He was married to Nancy Jane Hopkinson from Cradley, Hereford.  They had about 9 children.  At least 4 of the girls died in a flu epidemic in the early 1900's - possibly 1918.  They also had Alfred, Arthur, Walter and George.

I am led to believe his father may be George also because it seems to be a family name which has been carried on.  This doesn't always help when researching.  George Smith was a 'slater' and at one time he and his wife ran a pub in Collyweston called 'The Engine'

Thanks in anticipation of some help.

Maeabbie

[nanny jan]

Hi Maeabbie,

This looks like the marriage registration:

Nancy Hopkinson Sep 1893 Stamford 7a 599

possible groom George Smith

A copy of this cert will show the name and occupation of both fathers.

Nanny Jan

[nanny jan]

This looks like his birth:

George Smith Mar 1870 Stamford 7a 305

Copy of birth cert will show father's occupation and mother's maiden name.


Nanny Jan

[bekahsgran]

Hi
1881 Census
Rg11 Piece 3193 Folio 104 Page 14
Collyweston, Northants
SMITH
George Head Marr 36 Farm Lab
Betsey Wife Marr 38
GEORGE Son 11
Annie Dau 10
Elizabeth Dau 8
Wiliam Nephew 13/15? Slater
All born Collyweston, Northants
Anne

[bekahsgran]

Hi
Further info
1901 census
RG13 Piece 3021 Folio 80 Page 11
Stamford Road, Colleyweston
SMITH
George Head Marr 31 Grey Slater b Colleyweston
Nancy Wife Marr b Cradley, Herefordshire
Ethel Dau 7
Elsie Dau 5
Walter son 4
Arthur Son 2
Edith Dau 5 mths
All children born Colleyweston
Anne