Birth of William Woodruff

[calmar]

I am trying to find the birth details of William Woodruff(e) Woodroofe, born c 1838, according to 1881 census. I have had a search done by Derbyshire Records Office for 3 years before and after this date, but no details came up.

He says he was born in Glossop, Derby. Now I know this is a big area and covered lots of smaller areas, but I really am stuck as to know which way to go.

Could some kind person please point me in the right direction? lol

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi there calmar

I looked on the IGI with the following result:

You searched for:  William Woodroffe, Birth/Christening, 1833 - 1843, Derby, England, British Isles
Exact Spelling: Off
International Genealogical Index / British Isles - 2  
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 1. WILLIAM WOODROOFE - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 03 APR 1833 Tideswell, Derby, England
 2. WILLIAM WOODRUF - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 28 FEB 1837 Staveley, Derby, England
 
Having looked on the map I notice that Staveley is approx 40 miles as the crow flies from Glossop in Derbyshire - so it is a possibility.
Civil Registration did not begin until 1st July 1837, so unfortunately you would not be able to get a birth certificate.

As I said earlier, it is a possibility!

Chris in 1066Land    
 

[calmar]

Hi Chris,

Thanks for that. I had actually found those entries but didn't think they were correct as the places seemed too far from Glossop. I had thought that the country districts surrounding Glossop might be nearer the place!

I had the search done in the hope that he might have been christened! No such luck I am afraid.

The only places I have found him on are the 1881 and 1891 census. Can't even find his marriage to an Irish lady. He was a soldier in the 2nd Batt 3rd Buffs from 1860 to 1880's, so that might explain that.

I have been lookiggn for my great grandfather now for about 6 years, so am getting pretty depserate. lol !!

[Shirley Sweetland]

Hi is this any help from the 1881 census CD

   Dwelling:   2 Albion St
   Census Place:   Coventry St Michael, Warwick, England
   Source:   FHL Film 1341732     PRO Ref RG11    Piece 3069    Folio 107    Page 23
   Marr   Age   Sex   Birthplace
William WOODRUFFE   M   43    M   Coventry, Warwick, England
   Rel:   Head
   Occ:   Watch Finisher
Elizabeth WOODRUFFE   M   44    F   Coventry, Warwick, England
   Rel:   Wife
   Occ:   Dress Maker
Susan CATER   W   70    F   Measham, Derby, England
   Rel:   Mother In Law



Regards
Shirley
Perth WA

[calmar]

Hi Shirley,

No that information is not correct. I have found him on 1881 and 1891 census in Hougham Kent and Sheffield Yorkshire.

It is his BIRTH details I am looking for in Glossop, Derbyshire.

Thanks anyway,

Margaret

[maidmarianoops]

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1881 census
keepers house  william woodroofe  71      widower game keeper



Woodroofe  William Age in 1891:    81 Peak Forest, Derbyshire

deaths
william woodroofe  85 june 1895 chaple en le frith
dates match does info
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