Wife of William Henry Thompson 1878-1940 Wallsend area

[Lisa8thompson]

How does the name Spraggon fit In?

I think the Elizabeth Irwin who married William could well be the daughter of a Spraggon Irwin.

The 1811 census has a Spraggon Irwin and family living in Walker. Among his children is a 3 year old Elizabeth Irwin, born Walker. RG 11 / 5085 / 70 / 27

Ah fabulous!! Thank you, this will be where the name Spraggon comes in! 

[trish1120]

IRWIN, ELIZABETH Mothers mn     KNOX
GRO Reference: 1877  D Quarter in TYNEMOUTH  Volume 10B  Page 210

FreeBMD Marriage Dec 1861, Spragon IRWIN/Margaret KNOX on same page

Trish

[Lisa8thompson]

How does the name Spraggon fit In?

I think the Elizabeth Irwin who married William could well be the daughter of a Spraggon Irwin.

The 1811 census has a Spraggon Irwin and family living in Walker. Among his children is a 3 year old Elizabeth Irwin, born Walker. RG 11 / 5085 / 70 / 27

 But would this not make her too old as going of census with William she was born approx 1877?

[JenB]

How does the name Spraggon fit In?

I think the Elizabeth Irwin who married William could well be the daughter of a Spraggon Irwin.

The 1811 census has a Spraggon Irwin and family living in Walker. Among his children is a 3 year old Elizabeth Irwin, born Walker. RG 11 / 5085 / 70 / 27

The census I quoted should, of course, read 1881   

As far as I can see all of the children you've mentioned have mothers maiden name Irwin.

[Lisa8thompson]

IRWIN, ELIZABETH Mothers mn     KNOX
GRO Reference: 1877  D Quarter in TYNEMOUTH  Volume 10B  Page 210

FreeBMD Marriage Dec 1861, Spragon IRWIN/Margaret KNOX on same page

This looks a good match! Thank you.

[trish1120]

I havent looked but I think JenB means 1881 Census

[Lisa8thompson]

As far as I can see all of the children you mention have mothers maiden name Irwin.

Yes, I’ve now found Florence birth record which states Irwin.

[Lisa8thompson]

I havent looked but I think JenB means 1881 Census

Ah yes that would make more sense!

[JenB]

I havent looked but I think JenB means 1881 Census

Reply #12  I've amended my posting.