Pepper and Richardson

[maxitup1966]

As a complete newcomer to this AND being a bloke where would I find out about Church Christening records or who would I ask ... the Vicar or a Policeman  lol

[maxitup1966]

I've just subscribed to the free 14 day trial from findmypast 
Not the best start ... I can't even find Patience in the 1871 census ... oh god 

[groom]

Try this

RG 10/ 1028/32/15

George Richardson  25   Fish seller     Hastings
Jane Richardson      24                        Hastings
Patience Richardson 4                         Hastings

59 All Saints St  Hastings

Be careful, there was another Patience Elizabeth Richardson in Hastings but born 1870.

[omega 1]

From a Burial Date disc i have.

Patience Richardson,11 Months,26 Jan 1872,All Saints

omega

[groom]

I wonder if that is the Patience Elizabeth Richardson born January quarter 1871 and christened 12th April 1871, daughter of John and Susan Richardson?

There is another death of a Patience E Richardson in 1941 aged 71 (so born abt 1867) in Hastings -2b 30. This could be yours if she didn't marry.

[lizdb]

As a complete newcomer to this AND being a bloke where would I find out about Church Christening records or who would I ask ... the Vicar or a Policeman  lol

Parish records are held at the Local Record Office. Great Places to visit, a must for any Family Historian.
For Hastings it will be at Lewes (East Sussex Record Office) I believe.
see http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/localandfamilyhistory/esro/default.htm
For West Sussex it is at Chichester.
see http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure/explore_west_sussex/record_office_and_archives.aspx

Your profile doesnt say where you are, so I dont know if it is practical for you to make a visit. 

[maxitup1966]

I'm in Fairlight Liz, so Lewes would be fine and dandy thank you   

[maxitup1966]

How strange to have two Patience Richardsons in the same town and only a few years difference 

The one that I believe is mine has no middle name or letter  just plain ole' Patience Richardson:-\
I have her as born on 7 August and baptised on 12 August 1866 and as a 4 year old in the 1871 census ... then nothing for the 1881, 1891 and 1901 ... where was she as a 14, 24 and 34 year old

[groom]

Have you found the rest of the family in the later censuses? She may well have been a servant living elsewhere by 1881 and married by 1891.

Do you actually know that she survived childhood?

Jan