Lily (Lillie) Gray widowed 1882

[Whenu]

Thanks shanreagh.
Might put a query in the Irish section, and leave this one for any info from NZ or Oz.

[shanreagh]

If you then put the name on the marriage certificate in and the suggestions.....I am only going by Irish Grandmother's accent and my accent knowledge and I don't know all the Irish names that it could turn out to be.  They may know some other Houlihan etc variations to try as well. 

Put it in the Ireland General part seeing as you don't know the County.  Do you know her religion?

Best of luck

[Whenu]

Thanks, all the info I have is on the cert.

[shanreagh]

Just had another thought - Cowland/Cowlan

[Whenu]

Just been looking in the Thames Treasury site through the publicans list and related pages, no mention there.

[spades]

I would suggest an email to see if they have other resources as well.

Spades

[Janette]

Spades,would the ITM be of any use in finding her parents?

Cheers Janette

[spades]

Hi Janette,

No, sadly. The only time a parent is mentioned in an Intention to Marry Notice is if one party is a minor and a named parent or guardian agrees to the marriage, or if the couple marry at a parent's stated residence. In this case the event took place at a Registrar's Office.

Spades

[spades]

But here's a thought.

I wonder if the 1887 death certificate for her infant child Frederick might be helpful.

At least it might provide a different and hopefully more accurate surname for her.

Death certificate information 1876 and onward:

When and where died     
1  Name       
2  Rank, Profession or Occupation       
Sex and age
1  Causes of death      2  Duration of last illness   
3  Medical attendant     4  When last seen
1  Name of father   
2  Name and maiden surname of mother   
3  Occupation of father.
When and where buried.     
Name and religion of minister or name of witness.
1. Where born.     2. How long in New Zealand       
If issue living, state number and sex.


Spades