Brett family of Birstall

[tilly25]

Hi

I am looking into the Brett family of Birstall

Michael Brett born 1854
Mary Ann (wife) born 1856
Children
Thomas born 1874
William born  1875
John born 1876
Margret born 1884
Hannore born 1885
Peter born 1886
Patrick born 1889

I am particularly interested in William Brett who according to 1891 and 1901 census was a coal miner, I am trying to trace who he married.

Any help would be appreciated

Judy

[CaroleW]

I am particularly interested in William Brett who according to 1891 and 1901 census was a coal miner, I am trying to trace who he married.

Have you looked for him on the 1911 census to check his marital status

[tilly25]

Hi

No I haven't, will have to go to Kew to do that

Judy

[CaroleW]

Why - the 1911 is online and has a free index

http://www.1911census.co.uk/search/tnaform.aspx

[tilly25]

Thanks for that, I usually open them up at Kew so I am not charged.

Judy

[tilly25]

Hi

I took advantage of the free access to 1911 census last night, I managed to find the rest of the family but no William Brett born 1875 in Birstall there was one born in 1867 in Birstall which is the wrong year of birth and the occupation was different so I don't think this is the same person.

Any help would be appreciated on how to proceed.

Judy

[CaroleW]

Did you check passenger lists for possible emigration?

[tilly25]

hi Carole

No didn't think of that, where do you think a coal miner would travel to?

Judy

[CaroleW]

He could have gone to any of a number of countries - USA/Canada/Australia/NZ etc and not necessarily as a coal miner.