Born at Sea

[hamleyseeker]

I am looking for Ada Wilhelmina Hamley born "at sea" 18th June 1861; mother was Martha Hamley (Nee Waters); father is William Hamley.

I have failed to find her in 1871 but she is on all subsequent censuses all stating "born at sea" & 1939 Register; married December 1923 to Albert Weeks; died Sept 1941.

I can find no clue as to where the family were travelling to or why; nor can I find where/when William died; Martha remarried 1877 to Joseph T Chapman.

Summary of my search is to find the ship & it's destination & birth registration also  William's death.

Thank you for any help.

Veronica

[djm297]

There is an Ada Hamley, mmn Waters, born Clifton, Bristol, Q3 1859.

William Hamley, Age 27,marries Martha Waters, Age 25, at Westbury on Trim, Bristol in 23 Aug 1856.
Fathers are George Hamley and William Waters.

djm297

[hamleyseeker]

Thank you.
This young Ada died. My Ada W born 24 June 1861 “ at sea”. as stated on the relevant censuses 1881/-91 01, 1911.

William’s brother John later went to New York with his family. May not be relevant.

Veronica

[DonM]

Best bet...

Follow this guide...
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/birth-marriage-death-sea-or-abroad

But if they were emigrating, chances are it will registered in that country. 

Don   

[ShaunJ]

I am wondering if the "William" Hamley on the 1871 census with widowed mother Martha is actually a mistranscribed Wilhelmina.

[hamleyseeker]

I’ve been wondering that too.
Thank you Shaun

[hamleyseeker]

Thank you Don M. Lots to consider; should keep me busy for a while.