maddys52
rosie99
fretep
bitzar
1. Much water has flown under the bridge since our last contact with regard to Richard Wilson WARD (RWW)(1843-1917). Because the initial adoption of RW by the WARD family will never be 100% perfect, because of non-existence of adoption laws, I decided to give the matter a rest until recently.
2. I have read our 34 posts time and again and decided to concentrate on two of your leads:
a. Richard WILSON born 6 May 1843 and baptised 28 May 1843 in Kendal.
b. " " adopted by John & Mary WARD in Chadderton (1851 Census) and listed as Richard W WARD (on later marriage Richard and his wife produced a daughter with WILSON as a middle name).
3. By taking the Para 2 path I have obtained the birth certificate for Richard WILSON and surprise, surprise, he was born 6 May 1843 in the
Kendal Workhouse to Elizabeth WILSON - no father's name appears on the certificate - rosie's reply #9 supported this possibility.
4. We can guess on the details of Elizabeth but maddy's reply #10 adds fuel to the fire. Having said that, there are three other Elizabeth WILSON deaths in 1845 in the Mar/Jun & Dec qtrs and a further one who died in 4th qtr 1846 all in Kendal.
5. Having obtained what I believe is my RWW's birth certificate,as his potential mother gave birth in the Workhouse, records should give dates of admission/departure or even deaths. I have Googled Westmorland/Kendal/Workhouses and obtained details of at least three workhouses in and around Kendal. Can anyone suggest where I may be able to interrogate Union Workhouse 'Guest lists."
6. Happy New year to you all from Middle Earth
and many thanks for your past leads and guidance.