Susan G. Robertson of Peterhead

[Linda from Murton]

Please forgive me if I have posted on the wrong board.

Great Grandfather Charles Gouch (born Norfolk) married Susan G. (we think Robertson).  Susan was born in Peterhead in approximately 1825.  We can only surmise her surname was Robertson because this was the middle name given to her sons.

We havent been able to trace her marriage to Charles Gouch, although their first son was born at North Shields, Northumberland (another fishing port) in June 1850.

Would be extremely grateful if anyone can find information regarding Susan on Scottish Census.  If it helps her children were called John Joseph; Mary Jane; James Robertson Goauch/ George Robertson Gouch; Sarah Ann and Maria.

Looking forward to your response.

Thank you.

Linda

[CaroleW]

Hi

The 1851 census for Durham shows Susan b Northumberland - North Shields

Charles Gouch 29 rail labourer b Norfolk
Susan 25 b North Shields Northumberland
John Joseph 1 b North Shields
HO107; Piece: 2395; Folio: 37; Page: 18

1871 just shows Scotland

[Linda from Murton]

Hi, Many thanks for responding.  It was a later census which indicated her birth place as Peterhead.  I've only just realized that if I send away for John Joseph' birth certificate it should give  her maiden name.  Must be tired or I would have thought of that one ages ago.  However, I still think its Robertson because it doesnt feature in any of the Gouch names.

Linda

[CaroleW]

I don't know whether you have already seen these IGI entries

Sarah Ann Gouch   Birth:  19 DEC 1861   
Christening:  15 JAN 1862   St Hildas, South Shields, Durham,    Father:  Charles Gouch    Mother:  Susan Gouch 

Maria Gouch   Birth:  01 MAY 1865   
Christening:  14 JUN 1865   St Hildas, South Shields, Durham, 
Father:  Charles Gouch    Mother:  Susan Gouch

[CaroleW]

I have just checked the 1841 for Peterhead but there is only one entry for Susan Robertson and she was aged 60

[Linda from Murton]

CaroleW - Many, many thanks for that detail for Sarah Ann and Maria.  You must have struck lucky with the LDS because whenever I have tried its never been the week for the "Gs".

Happy hunting.

Linda

[MonicaL]

Hi Linda and Carol 

Could this be the marriage for Charles and Susan I wonder, from FreeBMD:

Marriages 4th Qrt 1850   

Charles Gooch         Depwade   Vol.  13   Pg. 107    
Susan Wilson          Depwade   Vol.  13   Pg. 107    

Mary Quantrup    and a Hannah Wilson also showing on the page.

Monica

[Linda from Murton]

Hello Monica, wow that was a blast of hope.  Unfortunately Charles and Susan's eldest son John Joseph Gouch was born during the June quarter of 1850.  A couple of quarters before this   marriage.  It did look very promising though.

Thank you for taking the time to look.

Kind regards

Linda

[Linda from Murton]

Update:  Birth Certificate for one of Charles and Susan's children (George) came this morning.  George was born near South Shields and his mother is listed as Susan Gouch formerly ROBINSON.

Still having no luck finding either Charles and Susan's marriage.  A later Census said that Susan was born at Peterhead, Scotland approx 1825.

Wondered if anyone can please help.

Linda