William GROOM - farrier - Earls Court

[James - Cornwall]

I am trying to find out about one of my ancestors, William Groom. I  have his marriage certificate, which shows that he was born c. 1887, and at the time of his marriage to Louisa m. Dring in May 1911 (Kensington Register Office), he was a farrier, and living at 11 Walgrave Road, Earls Court, London.

I am trying to find out about his family - such as if he had any siblings - the name of his mother, etc.

I know that his father's name was Thomas Groom, who was also a farrier - I would be interested to learn anything about Thomas's family - his parents, if he had any brothers and sisters (& who they married).

I fanyone should come across anything that might prove useful, i would be thrilled to hear from you!
Many thanks!
James

[Bilge]

There does appear to be one match born Shoreditch, Mother Sarah GROOM. Alfred as a brother and Elizabeth as a possible step-sister.

[tazzie]

  This looks good

 Thomas Groom hd wid 34 farrier smith   Berks Sherrington(think Bucks)
 William Groom son u 4                            "            "      "
  Alice Groom    dau u 3                             Pimlico
  + 3 boarders
 Westbourne St   St George Hanover Sq
  RG12/72 F 188 P35

 I can follow him back to Sherington Bucks in 1861 census if you think this is the right one.

 Tazzie

[carol8353]

James,

You will often find that siblings of the bride and groom appear as witnesses froim time to time.
Does the 1911 marriage cert have any useful people on it 

Look for the family in 1911- and then 1901.

Carol

[jennifer c]

If this is Thomas then this looks like him in 1881
Thomas Groom 24 General Smith born Sherrington Bucks
Joseph Groom 20      "          "                     "

Both Boarders
6 Stamford Street  RG11/114/104

Jennifer

[jennifer c]

Could be brother Joseph in 1891 census?

461/103   9 Boxall Row Dulwich Camberwell

Joseph Groom Head 35? Farrier / Smith Buckinghamshire Sherrington
Mary A wife 45 Holborn.

Jennifer

[jennifer c]

It should read 30 for Joseph for his age. He is 40 and she is 55 in 1901 census  502/fol. 58.

Jennifer

[jennifer c]

Looks like he took on a ready made family. 1881 census 9 Boxall Row RG11/669/124

Mary A Dudman 35 wid Launderess  born London
Sydney J 4
Gertrude H 2 both born Dulwich

Joseph Groom married Mary A Dudman Sept qtr 1888 Camberwell.

Jennifer

[jennifer c]

1901 census 38/ fol. 14       6 Prince Feck or Teck Buildings Kensington

Thomas Groom 44 Farrier blacksmith  Sherrington Bucks
Jane 28 wife Aldbourne Wilts
William 14 Sherrington Bucks
Alice 13 Pimlico

Thomas Groom married a Jane Gould Sept qtr 1894 Kensington possible marriage?

Jennifer