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Trying to find out about: Mary Widdowson-Leics 1814.
I believe born in Barrow End, Sileby, Leicestershire.

Married a ? Hickling born c1814. & had 3 children: 1835 Joseph, 1837 Mary, 1840 Ellen.

In 1841 census, neither Her husband (name unknown) or Ellen are around. Did they die?

Can anyone please find who she married & when.
AND when did her husband die AND what happened to Ellen
Many thanks

Some variation in the IGI about when Mary was born - check on familysearch.org, advanced search, IGI.

1. Mary Ann Widdison - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 29 APR 1809 Sileby, Leicester, England

2. Mary Ann Widdison - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 29 APR 1809 Sileby, Leicester, England

3. Mary Ann Widdison - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 29 APR 1809 Sileby, Leicester, England

4. MARY WIDDOWSON - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Birth: About 1810 Sileby, Leicester, England

5. Mary Widdowson - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 09 FEB 1812 Kilby, Leicester, England

6. MARY WIDDOWSON - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Christening: 20 APR 1813 Saint Mary, Sileby, Leicester, England

7. Mary Widowson - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Birth: About 1814 Of, Sileby, Leicester, England

8. Mary Widdowsen - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Birth: About 1814 Of, Sileby, Leicester, England

9. Mary Widdowson - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Female Birth: About 1815 Of, Sileby, Leicester, England

Marriage to George Hickling, Sileby, 07 June 1835
Ages given as George c1810, Mary c1814

Mary is with the children in 1841 :-

1841 England Census
about Mary Hickling
Name: Mary Hickling
Age: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1816
Gender: Female
Where born: Leicestershire, England

Civil Parish: Sileby
Hundred: East Goscote
County/Island: Leicestershire
Country: England


Registration district: Barrow upon Soar
Sub-registration district: Barrow upon Soar

Household Members: Name Age
Ellen Hickling 1
Joseph Hickling 5
Mary Hickling 25
Mary Hickling 3

At 1851 census:-
Staying with her sister

1851 England Census Name: Mary Hickling Age: 37 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1814
Relation: Sister Gender: Female
Where born: Sileby, Leicestershire, England

Civil Parish: Sileby
County/Island: Leicestershire
Registration district: Barrow Upon Soar
Sub-registration district: Barrow
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Hickling 15
Mary Hickling 37
Mary Hickling 13
Ann Widdowson 41
Reuben Widdowson 35

Hi Gillian, done a bit of searching found this info:

Mary Widowson married George Hickling 7th June 1835 Sileby Leicester.

Ellen was born Eleanor Hickling in 1839 and christened 24th November 1839, the other two children are also listed. Hope this helps.

Just another bit of info maybe something or nothing: a George Hickling was convicted 4th January 1841, to be transported to Van Dieman's Land, voyage date 4th April 1841, vessel LAYTON, area Leicestershire.
J-R

This looks a possibility for George
Deaths Reg Jun 1840 Bingham 15 337
HICKLING George

Bingham is near Nottingham, about 20 miles from Sileby.

David

Thanks Folks for all the info.
I have found this so far:

Christening: 20 APR 1813 Saint Mary, Sileby, Leicester, England

1851 census shows Mary, aged 37, living with her two children & brother (head of household) & sister.

The 1841 census, Barrow End, Sileby County,Leics shows Mary is aged 25, (born Leicestershire).
with Her parents Thos (Thomas)? Widdowson aged 65, Ann aged 65 also on the census, Ann aged 30, Rubin aged 25.
The 1841 census also shows 3 children
( Marys)? - Joseph aged 5, Mary aged 3 and Ellen aged 1. Ellen is not on the later 1851 census(died?). -

BUT, Where is Marys husband?

all were born in Leicestershire - pos Barrow?

Gill

Wow - thanks for these interesting notes:

"Just another bit of info maybe something or nothing: a George Hickling was convicted 4th January 1841, to be transported to Van Dieman's Land, voyage date 4th April 1841, vessel LAYTON, area Leicestershire.
J-R"

"possibility for George Hickling
Deaths Reg Jun 1840 Bingham 15 337"

Van Dieman's Land - thats Tasmania isnt it? What was he convicted of?

Is there any way of finding out which of these george Hicklings is MY George Hickling?

ie would the Death register show his wifes name? and would the Voyage entry show his wifes name - then I would know which is the correct one???

Hi Gillian,,,not sure how you would find that unless like me you can find someone to search court records etc; for that area,,,,perhaps post something on the records board,,you never know your luck,,,I had just about given up with mine then help arrived,,hope it does for you too. Good Luck.

Sorry yes it is Tasmania.
J-R

I have taken a look on the records office web-site, but cant find anything!

I have written to the records office to see what I can find out. Thanks for your help.
.