Living with different women on a single Census

[Fue]

Yes I would agree, looking at the trades of the people I expect it was high density, back to back housing.

Norah and William must have lived there for about 2 years - after getting 'together' and the birth of their first child.

I will try to see if there are any more likely Williams in the area in 1871 because having researched quite a bit at Worcester and not yet coming up with much, I keep thinking that the 'Worcester' on the 1881 Census could have been a mistake, or a lie.

Oh dont you just love the William Williamses?? I think this name should be banned from ever being used again.

Sue
 

[Gadget]

I've got a few John Joneses in the North, if you want to swap 

There are a few William Williamses on the IGI born 1820 +/- 5 but which one?

What was John Ford's occupation, by the way - if they were friends.

I've asked Ricky1 to have a look as well 


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[Fue]

Surely the William Williamses have to be the worst!

Can't put my hand on it at the moment but I think John Ford was a railway labourer in the Devon before moving up to Wales.  According to a newspaper cutting, when his fatal accident happened near  Cardiff, he was in the employ of a Mr Colston  a contractor and was engaged in moving some trucks on a siding.  "One of the horses did not move away quickly enough and while Ford was in the act of unhitching the chain he was caught between the buffers of the moving and stationalry trucks and severely crushed." He died before reaching the infirmary.  Also, according to the newspaper cutting he was living at Windsor road, Canton.

Very interesting but I dont think helps much.

Yes I hope Ricky1 can throw some light, fingers crossed

Sue

[Gadget]

If they were friends then it might be that William was possibly in Devon.


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[Fue]

Yep thought of that and did some research down there too. No likely candidate from Worcester although there was a William Williams from Monmouthshire I think (sorry to be vaguebut it would take me time to put my hand on this info). I dont think it went anywhere though

Sue

[juliew]

Found these 2 on the  1891 census.   John Williams born abt 1873 Cardif and David Williams born abt 1875 Cardiff  listed a nephews to the head of household David Williams born Cardiganshire.

Just relised you had the eldest and some siblings in 1891.

Class RG12
Piece 4402
Folio 140
Page 51

[Gadget]

Not sure how they relate, Julie 


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[juliew]

The 2 Williams had a similar year of birth though John is a Ford previously just thought he may have been recorded as Williams,  but realised that the eldest is on the 1891 census with some siblings.

Silly me.

[Fue]

Thanks Juliew

All help and interest gratefully received

Sue