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My Mum, Bertha Mabel Hallett born 1912 had a sister Josie (possibly Josephine/Johanna/Joan?) who died of a hole in the heart when only 13. I've always assumed that Josie was the youngest sibling as both my Mum and Aunt referred to her as 'Little Josie' but of course this may have been because of her fraility, not her age. The other siblings were: Lawrence Charles Hallett born 1902 Constance Mima Hallett born 1904 Thomas Henry Hallett born 1907 All of the above siblings were born in Brighton, Sussex . By ( if not before) 1912 - I believe the family had moved to Portslade by Sea. Mum's birth was reg in the district of Steyning - sub district Preston, which would bear this out. I'd love to be able to record Josie's birth and death in my family tree and would so much appreciate any help. Thank you Cherry

Found this ref. looks a possible. Name: Hallett, Anita Josephine Record Type: Births Quarter: December Year: 1899 District: Brighton County: Sussex East Sussex Volume: 2b Page: 236 (

who is on 1901 census with: Anita J Hallett abt 1900 Brighton, Sussex, England Daughter Brighton Sussex Emile B Hallett abt 1898 Brighton, Sussex, England Son Brighton Sussex Emile D Hallett abt 1872 Ottery St Mary, Devon, England Head Brighton Sussex Louie Hallett abt 1876 Reading, Berkshire, England Wife Brighton Sussex

Cherry what were your Grandparents names? Georgina.

Thank you so much everyone. My Grandparents were: Charles Henry Hallett born 1875 Lewes, Sussex Priscilla Gertrude Reed born 1881 Brighton, Sussex married St Nicholas Brighton 1902. I don't think my 'Josie' could have been Anita Josephine and sadly none of those names have a familiar ring Chas and Priscilla remained in and around the Brighton/Portslade area all their lives. Cherry

Hi do you have all the census and marriage and birth refs for this family? Zoe

I can only find Charles on 1901 could someone else see who is with him Charles Hallett 26 Sussex Lewes Brighton Brighton Grocers Assistant Zoe

Ranked Search Results - 1901 England Census View Record Charles H Hallett abt 1875 Lewes, Sussex, England Nephew Brighton Sussex View Record Annie Percy abt 1856 Lewes, Sussex, England Head Brighton Sussex View Record Bertram G Roberts abt 1871 District N K, London, England Boarder Brighton Sussex 1901 England Census Record about Charles H Hallett Name: Charles H Hallett Age: 26 Estimated birth year: abt 1875 Relation: Nephew Household: View other family members Gender: Male Where born: Lewes, Sussex, England Civil parish: Brighton Ecclesiatical parish: Brighton St Peter and West Blatchington St Peter County/Island: Sussex Country: England Street address: View Image Condition as to marriage: View Image Education: View Image Employment status: View Image Occupation: View Image Source information: RG13/925 Registration district: Brighton Sub-registration district: East Brighton ED, institution, or vessel: 29 Folio: 126 Page: 20 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 144a here you go with aunt June

Ranked Search Results - 1891 England Census View Record Hallett, Albert W abt 1879 Brighton, Sussex, England Son Brighton Sussex View Record Hallett, Arthur S abt 1873 Lewes, Sussex, England Son Brighton Sussex View Record Hallett, Charles H abt 1875 Lewes, Sussex, England Son Brighton Sussex View Record Hallett, Henry abt 1849 Rotherfield, Sussex, England Head Brighton Sussex View Record Hallett, Sarah J abt 1848 Lewes, Sussex, England Wife Brighton Sussex View Record Hallett, Walter J abt 1877 Brighton, Sussex, England Son Brighton Sussex 1891 England Census Record about Charles H Hallett Name: Hallett, Charles H Age: 16 Estimated birth year: abt 1875 Relation: Son Gender: Male Where Born: Lewes, Sussex Birth Country: England Civil parish: Brighton Ecclesiastical parish: St Martin County/Island: Sussex Street address: View Image Condition as to marriage: View Image Education: View Image Employment status: View Image Occupation: View Image Source information: RG12/808 Registration district: Brighton Sub registration district: St Peter ED, institution, or vessel: 28 Folio: 93 Page: 40 (click to see others on page) GSU Number: 6095918 here you go June

If Josie was born after 1910 she won't be on Freebmd so you'd have to look through the GRO birth indexes. Ditto to find her death. nell

Hi Zoe and June, Thank you so much Yes, I have most of the census refs etc for this family. Spot on -your 1901 Census details show the 'right' Charles. On his marriage cert he was a Grocer and the Aunt he was living with would have been an Annie Bray, not Percy. ( A Charlotte Bray born 1824 was his Father Henry's MIL..) It seems I can go backwards to about 1700 with Grandad Charles but not forwards to find out when his daughter Josie was born and died! Same old story isn't it, wish I'd paid more attention when I was young, never thought I'd be scratching about like an old chicken when I got to my dotage,lol Many thanks, Cherry

Oh er Helen, never done that before! Guess I've got to put on my rain bonnet and galoshes and catch a train to Brighton then and make a day of it! Do they let you take your dinner in with you? No, guess not, these places can't have the hoi polloi dropping crumbs all over the shop, whatever next. Seriously though, is that what I do? Perhaps I'd better have a trawl through the Tips Board to see if I can find instructions. Thank you all once again. Cherry

Cherry this looks like Priscilla in 1901 she is a Cafe Waitress, living alone.... Priscilla G Reed abt 1882 Brighton, Sussex, England Head Brighton Sussex 1891 census... Read, Lilie D abt 1882 Brighton, Sussex, England Daughter Brighton Sussex Read, Louisa E abt 1842 Astbury, Sussex, England Wife Brighton Sussex Read, Mina C abt 1880 Brighton, Sussex, England Daughter Brighton Sussex Read, Pricilla C abt 1882 Brighton, Sussex, England Daughter Brighton Sussex Read, Thomas abt 1841 M Murfards, Leicestershire, England Head Brighton Sussex Read, William G abt 1877 Allalabad, India Son Brighton Sussex Source information: RG12/808 Registration district: Brighton Sub registration district: St Peter ED, institution, or vessel: 27 Folio: 68 Page: 38 (click to see others on page) GSU Number: 6095918 Georgina

Hallett Bertha M Reed Steyning.2b 444 Birth JAS THINK THIS IS A SIBLING....ooops sorry....don't know if this is your mum

ok got death reference and this may explain the birth problem... Josephine Hallett Steyning 2b 313 JAS 1925....AGE 5! Want me to look for birth? Helen

Just thought that would be when your Mum was 13....think that could be the mistake???? Helen

I found these births... Birth Mar 1920 Hallett Josephine Reed Steyning.2b 631 Birth Dec 1914 Hallett Kathleen Reed Isle Of Wight.2b 1013 Birth Jun 1913 Hallett Hedley Reed Isle Of Wight.2b 1118 Birth Sep 1912 Hallett Bertha M Reed Steyning.2b 444 Don't know if the middle two are yours though. Helen, I think you're right about the ages :)

Thanks Tracy think that is the birth Helen

Oh my goodness - what wonderful sleuths you all are! Yes Helen, that could be the mistake, Josie died when Mum was 13 not Josie died when she was 13. Both my Mum and my Aunt said that Grannie fed Josie bread and milk with brandy , honey, butter and vegetables from Granddad's allotment but it didn't help the poor little kitten, sad isn't it when you think that today she could have perhaps been 'mended' And thanks Orangeblossom that's my Mum's birth Sept quar 1912, she was born 3/08/1912! and her Dad was Hallett and her Mum Reed. I'd be so appreciative if Helen would look for the birth for me but I feel it's a lot to ask after all you guys have done for me today. Don't think I can ever aspire to being as 'intuitive' as you lot! Thanks so much for all your help Cherryx

Yes, Georgina, thank you, that was Grandma Priscilla! Again someone is spot on! I can remember her - just - and researching her history, the family are absolutely fascinating! Thanks for your time, all of this has meant a lot to me. Cherry