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Help finding a marriage on my g grandfathers brother: Ralph Roughton Tompkins
« on: Wednesday 25 February 15 21:55 GMT (UK) »
Hi
I am trying to find the marriage on my g grandfathers brother: Ralph Roughton Tompkins

I have found he was born 1897 and died 1969 (free bmd) but can't find a relevant marriage.

I asked my great aunt if she knew any info and she said he married 'Lena' and had three children: Mildred, Stella and Pansy.

Armed with this info I found three births that I think are correct for Mildred, Stella and Pansy Tompkins, all with the same mothers maiden name -Niell.  (1923,24,26)

I really need to find this marriage so I have confirmation. I am not sure whether Lena is short for anything else.

Any help appreciated
Sara

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Re: Help finding a marriage
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 25 February 15 22:03 GMT (UK) »
Looks like he married in Ireland
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FYNT-56K
I'll see if I can find a matching Niell

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Re: Help finding a marriage
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 25 February 15 22:05 GMT (UK) »

Armed with this info I found three births all with the same mothers maiden name -Niell.  (1923,24,26)


The mother's maiden name is spelt Neill rather than Niell in all three birth registrations.
Ayr: Barnes, Wylie
Caithness: MacGregor
Essex: Eldred (Pebmarsh)
Gloucs: Timbrell (Winchcomb)
Hants: Stares (Wickham)
Lincs: Maw, Jackson (Epworth, Belton)
London: Pierce
Suffolk: Markham (Framlingham)
Surrey: Gosling (Richmond)
Wilts: Matthews, Tarrant (Calne, Preshute)
Worcs: Milward (Redditch)
Yorks: Beaumont, Crook, Moore, Styring (Huddersfield); Middleton (Church Fenton); Exley, Gelder (High Hoyland); Barnes, Birchinall (Sheffield); Kenyon, Wood (Cumberworth/Denby Dale)

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Re: Help finding a marriage
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 25 February 15 22:08 GMT (UK) »
Mm mm I'll have to check I spelt correctly in my searches! 

I didn't check Ireland!  Seems possible!
Thanks both :-)


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Re: Help finding a marriage
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 25 February 15 22:09 GMT (UK) »
Those looks good
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FYNY-VXM

I think you may be able to view this on one of the Northern Ireland sites for £2. I'd need to check

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Re: Help finding a marriage
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 25 February 15 22:12 GMT (UK) »
The death of Helena Fawcett Tompkins born 14 Sep 1888 was registered in Southend on Sea, Mar qtr 1981.
Ayr: Barnes, Wylie
Caithness: MacGregor
Essex: Eldred (Pebmarsh)
Gloucs: Timbrell (Winchcomb)
Hants: Stares (Wickham)
Lincs: Maw, Jackson (Epworth, Belton)
London: Pierce
Suffolk: Markham (Framlingham)
Surrey: Gosling (Richmond)
Wilts: Matthews, Tarrant (Calne, Preshute)
Worcs: Milward (Redditch)
Yorks: Beaumont, Crook, Moore, Styring (Huddersfield); Middleton (Church Fenton); Exley, Gelder (High Hoyland); Barnes, Birchinall (Sheffield); Kenyon, Wood (Cumberworth/Denby Dale)

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Re: Help finding a marriage
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 25 February 15 22:15 GMT (UK) »
That looks like it's right. And Lena now makes sense! 

1988 for the death I think you mean?

Thanks so much for your help

Can I get a copy of the certificate?

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Re: Help finding a marriage
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 25 February 15 22:16 GMT (UK) »
Sorry, I read it wrong. Birth 1888
Thanks

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Re: Help finding a marriage
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 25 February 15 22:21 GMT (UK) »
Can you tell me how you found the birth and death dates of Helena?

How can I find death dates after 1989?

Thanks