BOISSON in London in 1851 and 1861

[Richard Knott]

The IGI gives Rebecca's baptism as Rebecca Greenwood Boisson (b 1823 dau John and Sarah), so this is probably relevant:

John Boisson m Sarah Greenwood  1803 Stepney.

This, and other baptisms, is on IGI.

Richard

[Richard Knott]

There is a baptism for James Boisson, 1780, Shoreditch on IGI, son of Stephen and Susanna Boisson. Amongst their other children is a John, b 1782; James and John may therefore be brothers.

Richard

[Richard Knott]

John's will (1841) can be read online:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/search-results.asp?searchtype=browserefine&query=last_name%3dboisson&catid=6&pagenumber=1&querytype=1&mediaarray=*

Richard

[Robin G]

Hi Tati and Richard

Now I'm really impressed.  Thanks so much for all your help.  Between the pair of you I have gained a huge amount of information.

Thank you for sharing your expertise with others so willingly.

Regards,

Robin

[rutti tutti]

Hi there,
This is not the Frederick Boisson who emigrated to South Africa at all ? I have a Frederick Boison married to a Lucy Harrison in South Africa. My Frederick was also born around 1851. Not my direct line but of interest.
Ruth

[Robin G]

Hi Rutti Tutti

Thanks for contacting me.  The man I was looking for was Frederick James BOISSON born ca 1851 and died 17 Aug 1932, who married Lucy Anne HARRISON on 14 Dec 1887 in Durban, South Africa.  Lucy was born on 12 Apr 1868 and died on 22 Jun 1954.  They had ten children between 1888 and 1909.

Are we both referring to the same person?

Regards,

Robin

[rutti tutti]

Yes we are - Lucy ann was the daughter of Elizabeth Cass, brother to my 2nd great grandfather William Cass. Elizabeth Cass married Thomas Harrison on the 22 Oct 1866 in Durban. I have details on the Cass family and i am in contact with the South african relies here in South africa.
Ruth

[Wykin]

An old thread I know but I'm looking for help with the Harrison and Shell family of South Africa. Any information regarding the links betwen Lucy Anne and her brother in law John Henry Shell aka Polley would be appreciated.

[rutti tutti]

Hi there, welcome to Rootschat:)
We are still here but need to brush out the cobwebs! What info is needed? John married Bella - my gran always referred to her as cousin Bella, although she was an aunt.
can you give me some specifics and i will see what i can find for you.
Ruth