Naturalization Record

[Jomot]

I have found the marriage of Fred & Joan in the UK in 1945. https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD/M/1945/1/AZ/000209/021

I didn't expect to find the marriage in the UK - that's a turn-up!   It explains the visit to the UK though - the passenger list had an address in Torquay.

[stevejgarton]

I have found the marriage of Fred & Joan in the UK in 1945. https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=BMD/M/1945/1/AZ/000209/021

I didn't expect to find the marriage in the UK - that's a turn-up!   It explains the visit to the UK though - the passenger list had an address in Torquay.

It was the fact that Fred was in the US Navy, and the 1951 visit to the UK with a 5 year old son that led me to suspect he had married a war bride. Also found that Joan was living in Plymouth on the 1939 register, presume thats where they met.

[stevejgarton]

Having now obtained the records of service in the US civil war of Charles Henning I now have two documents with his signature on: one is his enlistment paper in 1863, the other his marriage to Ann Levett in the UK in 1859. I would appreciate any thoughts on whether the signatures are likely to be the same man. It looks very likey to me but I am no hand writing expert.

[jamcat95]

Hi
They look similar but the marriage certificate has a very low resolution so is pretty difficult to compare.

The declaration record has him signing his middle name "Ch." ....... and remembering that his middle name is Christian.

http://urn.digitalarkivet.no/URN:NBN:no-a1450-kb20050613020231.jpg


Ian

[stevejgarton]

Evidence that Charles did have a short spell in the UK before he emigrated to the US.........I think it is now conclusive, and I would like to thank everyone who has helped me to break down this brick wall, especially Jamcat, Jomot and Genealiza

[jamcat95]

Yes I agree.
Cheers.

Ian

[Jomot]

I've snipped the signatures for easier comparison.  The declaration is still pretty low resolution but it looks a good match to me, and the reference to England on the Civil War document is the icing on the cake!

A great outcome - and credit to you for your perseverance. 

[jamcat95]

A great outcome - and credit to you for your perseverance.

I agree.

Ian

[Pennines]

I think it's a match also --- and the fact that he used the 'Ch' for Christian, which corresponded with the birth record found in Norway. In addition the 'England' AND the occupation of 'Carpenter' on the military record ties this together as being the correct Charles Henning.

Well done to you all on your perseverence and all your hard work with this research.