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Hi Debra, sorry for the delay, where abouts where they born? I have kept all of my Osborne research even the ones that didn't pertain to me, I dont remember seeing twins but if you let me know what area they are from I will have a closer look for you. Gem. xx

Hi Gemma,
I am looking for a John Osborne (my dads twin brother) born 1927 27th August. Have you come across him on any of your searches ?
My dad lost contact with him in 1939 during ww2. He is a tree owner on genes reunited, but have not been able to make contact with him.

Any ideas

Regards Debra

Hi Everyone.

John Osborne is still missing. :( I've spent so many hours on him now I'm starting to wonder if he really existed prior to 1891. ha ha.

I have the marriage certificate from 1890
the 1891 census
the 1901 census
and his death certificate.

Could anybody please try to find him on an earlier census for me. All those that I seem to think are likely I can also find in 91 and 01.

I really appreciate it. xxx

Hello there,
I also have osborne's in my family from wolverhampton, there are several ways its been spelt, most common other one is minus the "E" I found a very good site, it covers a lot of wolverhampton, all I did was type in Wolverhampton Archives, it takes a while to find the right pages,but its all free information, I.E. Births , Marriages & Deaths with dates etc of wolverhampton people, also www.canalmuseum.org is good.

good luck stan smith

The F was transcribed wrong it was T....and its not him. GRRRR. Just looking for the West Brom one now. Anyone any other ideas? As registration wasn't compulsary I can't find it anywhere but parish records can I? and I wouldn't even know where to start!!!! Nothing on igi that I can find but im not very good at it. :( HELP! lol. xx

Its not the Walsall one. :(

But I have just spotted an anomily (sp) the 1871 census says John F Osborne born 1864 in Kings Bromley to Thomas and Isabell. I think this must be FRED osborne (no john in sight) born lichfield 1863? Just trying to follow him now...although his parents were married in 1861 before he was born so if it is him then why would he not be down on the marriage. HMMMMM. I wish my families were easier. This line all seem to be illegitimate so far. :( xx

Thanks Bob and Andy. I shall trace those through the censuses now and see if it leads anywhere. :) xx

How about this one?
Wednesbury was West Bromwich area

John Osborne
1865 Apr-May-Jun
District: West Bromwich
County: Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire
Volume: 6b
Page: 698

Andy

Gemma,
When John was born, registration wasn't compulsory.
The Nearest is, John Osbourn born Walsall Staffs 1863 6b 564
Bob.

A challenge for the brains anyone? :) xx

I'm off to bed now but if anyone comes up with a miracle I shall be checking back tommorow around lunchtime. :D xx

The only Wood End in Wolverhampton is Wednesfield. The only John Osborne born Wolverhampton is John Thomas Osborne. Its not him as I have followed him through to 1901. Sorry if It sounds a little confused.

I cant find John on the 1871 or 1881 censuses and there is no John Osborne born that matches the info that isn't discountable.

Gemma,
there are 100s of John Osbournes born 1880s /90s, you need to know where he was born.

Bob

Gemma,
OK but what are you looking for? I dont understand, you have all the info.

Bob.

This is them in 1891:

Name: John Osborne
Age: 24
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1867
Relation: Head
Mother's Name: Mary
Gender: Male
Where born: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England

Civil Parish: Gnosall
Ecclesiastical parish: St Lawrence
Town: Gnosall
County/Island: Staffordshire
Country: England

Registration district: Newport
Sub registration district: Gnosall
ED, institution, or vessel: 1
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
John Osborne 24
Mary Osborne 23
Ada Osborne 9/12


Im trying to trace John prior to his marriage. 1890 is the 1st mention of him. I cant find a birth or censuses for 71 or 81. I'm just at a complete loss. :( xx

This is them in 1901:

Name: John Osborne
Age: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Mary
Gender: Male
Where born: Wood End, Staffordshire, England

Civil Parish: Gnosall
Ecclesiastical parish: Gnosall St Lawrence
Town: Knightley
County/Island: Staffordshire
Country: England

Registration district: Newport
Sub registration district: Gnosall
ED, institution, or vessel: 6
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 8
Household Members: Name Age
John Osborne 35
Mary Osborne 34
Ada Osborne 10
George Osborne 9
Ernest Osborne 7
Robert Osborne 4
Charles Osborne 2
Jessie Osborne 3 months

Gemma,
Ok so what am I looking for??.

Bob

Marriages Dec 1890 (>99%)
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Price Mary Shifnal 6a 1267

Marriages Dec 1890 (>99%)
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Osborne John Shifnal 6a 1267


From free bmd because I cant add the marriage certificate here but I do have it. xx

Mary price born 1867 in Blym Hill, Newport Shiffnal, Staffordshire. Parents Mary Smith and George Price. Siblings Ernest and Maria (Who was bought up by auntie Emma Smith who married James Hill)

Mary and Johns children, Ada born 1890, Ernest, Robert, Charles and Jessie all registered Newport Shiffnal (sometimes Newport, Newport S or Shiffnal, they are pretty much interchangeable)

Some of the censuses have them at Gnosall Staffordshire.

Does that help? xx