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Puzzled re a John Henry on the 1871 census

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SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 22 Feb 2009 22:50

lol



Hi cynthia!


sylvia

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.

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 22 Feb 2009 21:44

See Cath, it wasn't that difficult was it???

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SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 22 Feb 2009 21:43

Cath

you're very welcome



sylvia

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.

Catherine fiona

Catherine fiona Report 22 Feb 2009 21:39

Thanks Sylvia for the info it was gratefully received Cath

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 22 Feb 2009 21:33

and the family in 1851


1851 Census

Name: James Henry
Age: 29
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Bridget
Gender: Male
Where born: Ireland

Civil Parish: Chorley
Ecclesiastical parish: St George
Town: Chorley
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England

Registration district: Chorley
Sub registration district: Chorley

James Henry 29
Bridget Henry 24
Mary Henry 5
Michael Henry 3
John Henry 9 Mo <<<<<
Patrick Flyer 40 Lodger
Mark Brannan 26 Lodger
Catharine Brannan 22 Lodger




sylvia

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 22 Feb 2009 21:29

from www.freebmd.org.uk .......... a free site to look up all bmds from July 1 1837


Deaths Sep 1866 (>99%)

HENRY Bridget 44 Chorley 8e 276





sylvia

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 22 Feb 2009 21:26

This looks like the family in 1861, and the mother is Bridget


No census distinguishes between real and step-parents. It is assumed that the wife of the ehad of the house is the mother of all children listed as his.


1861 Census


Name: John Henry
Age: 11
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1850
Relation: Son
Father's Name: James
Mother's Name: Bridget
Gender: Male
Where born: Chorley, Lancashire, England

Civil Parish: Chorley
Ecclesiastical parish: St George
Town: Chorley
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England

Registration district: Chorley
Sub registration district: Chorley

James Henry 40 b.ca 1821, Ireland
Bridget Henry 38 b.ca 1823, Ireland
Mary Henry 15
Michael Henry 13
John Henry 11
James Henry 8
Thomas Henry 1
Catharine Henry 5




sylvia

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.

Catherine fiona

Catherine fiona Report 22 Feb 2009 21:25

Thakyou very much for this info I did have a feeling that it could be his second wife , the info is gratefully received cath

Catherine fiona

Catherine fiona Report 22 Feb 2009 21:08

Hi can someone help me with this puzzle. Ive been sent a copy of the 1871 census for John Henry living in Standish St , Chorley with his parents James Henry and Betsey( Henry is the surname).John is listed as being 19 but his mother only seems to be 31, am I reading this right??.Any help and guidance would be greatfully received as I am new to this. thanks Cath