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Any thoughts, Katy?

Reg

Marriage

Name: James J Morris
Year of Registration: 1919
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
Spouse's Surname: Reeve
District: West Ham
County: Essex, Greater London
Volume: 4a
Page: 278
Ellen L Reeve

Reg

Just popped back before going out again. This looks like Joan's birth:-

Joan E Stapleton, mmn Waight
June qtr. 1930, Romford, 4a, 713

Kath. x

Thanks Kath

Sorry Katy, haven't found Joan's birth yet and Ancestry site has just gone off again (it's been on and off all week). I have to go out now but will check back later today to see if anyone else has managed to find the information for you.

Kath. x

Popped back...........

Name: Edward James A Morris
Birth Date: 18 Jan 1921
Death Registration Month/Year: Jul 1987
Age at death (estimated): 66
Registration district: Southwark
Inferred County: London
Volume: 15
Page: 107

Reg

This looks like Edward's birth:-

Edward J. A. Morris, mother's maiden name Reeve
March qtr. 1921, West Ham, 4a, 546

Kath. x

Thanks Reg,

Going to the hospital for a scan shortly myself too, but I'll have a quick look before I go.

Kath. x

Hi My grandad died in either 1986 or 1987 if that helps.

My nan vera had an older brother alf and younger sister joan.

Kath

It may help your search for the birth to know that Edward had two further initials..........J A

I have to go out, or I'd have a look myself

Reg

Do you know when your grandfather died?

Reg

Do you know what month your grandad was born to narrow down the qtr he was registered in. There are a lot of Edward Morris births and without something certain it is difficult to be sure of the right one.

Kath. x

I cant believe how quick you guys find this info!

Reggie, Ivy does ring a bell. I think there is a sister called Joan Stapleton and also an alf or alfred?!

This is the reference for your grandparent's marriage certificate:-

Vera M. Stapleton, spouse Morris
Dec. qtr. 1946, Ilford, 5a, 750

You can order this in the same was as the birth certificate.

Kath. x

Could you see if you could find my Grandads birth reference Kathleen?

This looks promising for the marriage of the parents

Name: Alfred A Stapleton
Year of Registration: 1918
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar
Spouse's Surname: Waight
District: Mile End Old Town
County: London, Middlesex
Volume: 1c
Page: 470
Ethel Waight

Reg

This could be a sister.........

Name: Ivy E Stapleton
Year of Registration: 1919
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
Mother's Maiden Name: Waight
District: Mile End Old Town
County: London, Middlesex
Volume: 1c
Page: 709

Reg

Do you know whether your grandmother's siblings were older or younger than her?

Kath. x

Great advice, thanks!