BURNETT in Mullingar

[Glory1505]

Hi there

I am trying to find information about James BURNETT born in Mullingar, Westmeath in 1846 (died 1925, buried in Highgate Cemetary).

He ended up in Islington married to Sarah Ann (Maiden name unknown but born Warwickshire, dates b.1854-d.1949)

I can find him and his wife on the 1891, 1901 and 1911 census but not before that however their first child was born in 1879 and they pretty much had one a year since then.

I would really like to find out the name of his parents and when he/they came over from Ireland. Also any other information about the family would be welcomed.

Additional info is that he was a Police Inspector in London so may have additional records in that aspect.

Thanks

[gortonboy]

a possible marriage

Marriages Jun 1878 
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BURNETT  James    Kensington  1a 206   
   
EDMONDS  Sarah Ann     Kensington  1a 206     

[gortonboy]

given that williams wife was born in warwickshire,,,there are these,,which does give some credence to the possible marriage

Births Sep 1854
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Edmonds  Sarah Ann     Birmingham  6d 151   

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Births Dec 1854   
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Edmonds  Sarah Ann     Birmingham  6d 28   

[gortonboy]

given that sarah says she is born in dunchurch,,,there is this family

National Archive Reference:
RG numbe RG09      Piece 2214      Folio  23      Page 6   

[Glory1505]

Thank you.

I wonder if anyone can help regarding James' lineage in Ireland?

[gortonboy]

hi,,according to the 1911...he was from county longford? 

[heywood]

Hello,

I think this is him in 1871 - born Longford

1871 RG10; Piece: 791; Folio: 15; Page: 24

at the Police Barracks, Woolwich, a 26 yr old Police Constable

regards
heywood

[Glory1505]

We have him as being from County Westmeath but I guess County Longford is nearby.

I have found him in the 1871 census at Woolwich, he was a Police Inspector by the time he retired so it does make sense for him to be in the barracks.

Any idea how I can trace his parents?

Thanks

[heywood]

Yes they are close enough!

Just looking at this site:
http://www.met.police.uk/history/records.htm

and of course his marriage certificate will have his father's name.