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Halifax district? Can't read census!

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mgnv

mgnv Report 7 Nov 2012 08:33

There are 2 Sowerby's - one near Thirsk and one 5 km ESE of Halifax.

Using http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/
Marriage: 7 Dec 1828 St Paul, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
William Skinner - (X), Mariner of Liverpool
Elizabeth Garner - (X), Widow of Liverpool
Witness: Sarah Delany, (X); Martin Delany, (X)
Married by Banns by: R H Formby Minister
Register: Marriages 1825 - 1830, Page 160, Entry 1
Source: LDS Film 1656374

Christine

Christine Report 7 Nov 2012 08:06

Hi everyone& thanks for looking! I have found a marriage for William Skinner & Elizabeth Garner in the IGI records: 7/12/1828 at St Paul's St Paul's Square Liverpool. I have also found on the same site a birth for a Eliz. Garner 4/11/1783 , daughter of Thos Garner & Jane in Barnborough Yorkshire but as yet can' t prove its her. I wonder if Barnborough is near Sowerby! - it does sound like Sorby!
Thanks everyone,
Chris

Researching:
Taylor Johnson Lambert Smith Room Phillips Skinner Room Fairhurst Cunningham Dixon Vernon Shaw

K

K Report 7 Nov 2012 06:27

For ref 1841 with son and daughter - all listed as born in county. Possibly her husband was a mariner as her son

SKINNER, Elizth F 55 1786 Lancashire
SKINNER, William M 20 1821 Lancashire
SKINNER, Ann F 11 1830 Lancashire

Piece: 566

Book/Folio: 19/40

Page: 23

Registration District: Liverpool

Civil Parish: Liverpool

Municipal Borough: Liverpool

Address: Carpenter's Row House, Liverpool

County: Lancashire

Researching:
Anstee/Bucks; Russell/London; Durose; Pease/North Yorks; Kelly/IoM

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 7 Nov 2012 06:21

There is a place in Yorkshire called Sowerby


try saying that in a Yorkshire accent to a Liverpudlian


could it be mis-heard as Sorby?????????

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 7 Nov 2012 06:14

Have you any idea what her maiden name was ........


....... or what was the name under which one or both of her children was married???

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 7 Nov 2012 05:45

Have you any idea what her maiden name was ........


....... or what was the name under which one or both of her children was married???

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 7 Nov 2012 05:30

This is her in the 1851 Census ........ and ancestry has transcribed the place name as CORBY



It could be Sorby ............. the first letter is definitely not D ......... compare with other D's on the page.


1851 Census

Name: Elizabeth Skinner
Age: 66
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1785
Relation: Head
Gender: F (Female)
Where born: Corby, Yorkshire, England

Civil parish: Everton
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England

Registration district: West Derby
Sub-registration district: Everton

Elizabeth Skinner 66 Housekeeper, Widow
Eliza Grundy 32 Daughter, Widow
Nicholas Grundy 8 Grandson
Ann Jane Lewies 19 Daughter

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 7 Nov 2012 05:26

Is this Elizabeth in 1861??


1861 Census

Name: Elizabeth Skinner
Age: 77
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1784
Relation: Head
Gender: Female
Where born: Halifax, Yorkshire, England

Civil parish: Everton
Ecclesiastical parish: St Augustine
Town: Liverpool
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England

Registration district: West Derby
Sub-registration district: Everton

Elizabeth Skinner 77 Mangle Keeper
Eliza Genmley 42 Daughter, Widow
Ann Jane Phillips 29 Daughter, Married

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 7 Nov 2012 05:21

I can't quickly find the censuses you mention to look at the informaiton.

Please can you give more information


when was Elizabeth born?

Is Skinner her maiden or married name?

what is the name of the Head of the household, and is it her father or husband.

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Christine

Christine Report 7 Nov 2012 03:47

Hi, is anyone good at deciphering handwriting? My 3x gt grandmother Elizabeth Skinner was living in Carpenters Row Liverpool on the 1841 census. The 1851 census says she was born in what looks like 'Dorby' Yorkshire & the 1861 census says Haliax Yorkshire so presume its a district of Halifax. Any help appreciated!

Chris

Researching:
Taylor Johnson Lambert Smith Room Phillips Skinner Room Fairhurst Cunningham Dixon Vernon Shaw

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