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What Happened after 1861 census

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MargaretM

MargaretM Report 3 Feb 2016 15:36

You say that you foster mother is descended from Bridget France but you don't say how. The thing to do is work backwards from her, her parents, grandparents etc.

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 3 Feb 2016 15:45

Bridget France is the daughter of Ann France so probably illegitimate.

Bridgett France

in the Lancashire, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Name: Bridgett France
Baptism Date: 11 Dec 1791
Parish: Leigh, Lancashire, England
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Mother's name: Ann France
Register Type: Bishops Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm 2/114a

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 3 Feb 2016 15:47

Her marriage to William Heyes. He was a widower.

Bridget France

in the Manchester, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930
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Name: Bridget France
Marriage Date: 27 Jun 1825
Parish: Leigh, St Mary
Parish as it Appears: Leigh
Spouse: William Heyes
Reference Number: GB127.L211/1/4/10

Mark

Mark Report 3 Feb 2016 15:48

I have all this but if I put this up it confuses people and then I am accused of covering old ground...

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 3 Feb 2016 15:53

OK, was just trying to get it straight because you had so many wrong facts in your OP. I still don't know how you connect your foster mother to this Bridget France?

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 3 Feb 2016 15:59

Oh dear, I see I gave you the same info 9 years ago

http://www.genesreunited.co.za/boards/board/trying_to_find/thread/1246266?d=asc

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/tips_board/thread/917113

Mark

Mark Report 3 Feb 2016 16:02

Janet France 1945
William France 1917
Ernest France 1889
James France 1855
Robert France 1821
Bridget France 1791

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 3 Feb 2016 16:27

OK, it's clear now, Mark. The William Heyes in the OP is half brother of Robert France, both being sons of Bridget.