Edward Cox

[CaroleW]

John Cox b 31.7.1902 was christened 24.8.1902 at St Luke Hackney - parents Edward & Alice 201 Morning Land.  Edwards occ was firewood dealer

Re: 1901 christening for Edward - thanks Ian - I have amended my reply above to avoid any further confusion

[Sam Jones]

Thanks for the information everyone. I'm sure Blanche is the sister of Alice, and the census keeper just made a mistake. The death of bay Emma explains why she is not present in 1901. It appears as if Alice was with James Moffett until his disappearance. One question I have is why on John Cox's birth certificate Alice is given as formerly Cox, and not formerly Moffett?

Still need a marriage for Edward and Alice.

Cheers

SJJ

[CaroleW]

One question I have is why on John Cox's birth certificate Alice is given as formerly Cox, and not formerly Moffett?

Because Moffett was not her maiden name - it was her former married name.  Even if she had been a widow and legally married to Edward - birth certs would still show her as formerly Cox

[Sam Jones]

Still cannot find a marriage for Edward and Alice. Is it possible that Alice was able to pretend she was married to Edward as her maiden name was Cox?

[Jeuel]

Of course.  You just tell people you are married.  They are very unlikely to demand a marriage certificate as proof unless they are officials.  Lots of people on the census pretended they were married to the people they were living with.  Nothing new about cohabitation.