1921 census please

[CaroleW]

There is a 1912 marriage in Rhayader between John S Watkins & Florence M Faulkener.  I wonder if he left his wife for Minnie?

[sunflower]

Thanks very much.  The plot thickens. 

Carol

[BumbleB]

Just a thought - perhaps the purchase of a birth certificate might throw some light on the situation 

[CaroleW]

Minnie Watkins b 10.12.1886 died June qtr 1969 Radnorshire East 8C 1791

John’s death was registered in Radnorshire West??

[sunflower]

Thanks for the replies.

 I'm waiting to hear from my friend which certificates they have. 

 Carol

[jmp]

Sunflower, I dont know if it helps but Oxfordshire Libraries have now got the 1921 Census online for free through their FindMyPast subscription (from 1st November). It may well be worth you checking if your local library service is doing the same

[Christine53]

Baptisms for John and Minnie :

John Sidney 5 May 1918 Rhayader , John Sidney and Minnie LEWIS , Cross Lane Rhayader, labourer

Minnie Rebekah 17 Apr 1921 ( born 3 Jul 1920 ) Rhayader , John Sidney and Minnie WATKINS formerly LEWIS  , Cross Lane Rhayader labourer.

Initially I thought formerly Lewis referred only to Minnie in the second entry , as is the format in registers in some areas , but I began to wonder about John Sidney WATKINS  as the name doesn't seem to appear in any matching earlier records. I now believe that his name was John Sidney LEWIS. There is a marriage for John S LEWIS and Minnie LEWIS 2Q 1915 Builth 11B 109 which may be relevant.
I am sending you a PM with further information and explanation which I cannot give here.

[sunflower]

Thanks both for your replies

Carol