William Campbell Finlay

[doric]

I wonder if anyone can help please.  I am currently trying to help a relative who knows nothing at all about her paternal father's family and so is eager to find some information.  I have located the family as far gt.grandfather William Campbell Finlay, born 1849 Morpeth, Northumberland.  He married Frances Marley at All Saints Church, Newcastle in 1870 and I have the family to date.  Where I am really hitting a brick wall is trying to find William Campbell's parents with any certainty.  I don't seem to be able to locate his parents on the 1851 or 1861 Census so perhaps some of our more experienced researchers than I may be able to untangle for me and would be very grateful of any assistance.

Many thanks.
 

[rosie99]

What information does the marriage to Frances give about Williams father

[ColC]

I assume this is the birth registration but sadly no mothers maiden name?

FINLAY, WILLIAM       - 
GRO Reference: 1848  S Quarter in THE HEXHAM UNION  Volume 25  Page 317

I do not see another in the County?

Colin

[rosie99]

Transcript for marriage just names him as William FinleR with no middle name - his father is also William. 

[ColC]

Possible 1851 census with an interesting transcript.

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG1Z-CYZ

Colin

[ColC]

Barrington - See: Bedlington [Parish]
(RegD/SubD) Morpeth/Bedlington - See: Northumberland Central
(OS Grid Ref) NZ2883, (Lat/Lng) N 55° 08.698', W 001° 33.169'
(Maps) Lndrngr 81, Pthfndr 524, Explr 325
12.5 miles [20 Km] N of Newcastle.

Colin

[softly softly]

Is this his possible birth

CAMPBELL, WILLIAM       - 
GRO Reference: 1849  S Quarter in THE MORPETH UNION  Volume 25  Page 332

John

[ColC]

1881 census might help others?

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WM-WWVY

Colin

[ColC]

This looks likely on freereg.

William FINLAY   Baptism 15 Oct 1848   Northumberland   Chollerton : St Giles : Bishop's Transcript

Mother: Isabella FINLAY

Person abode   Barrasford
Notes   Mother spinster


Colin