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Julie

Julie Report 17 Mar 2007 18:16

I keep reaching a dead end in researching about my maternal Grandmother, Elizabeth Fowkes. She married an Arthur Downing in about 1909/1910 (He was born circa 1880 Birmingham or Silverdale Staffs area) But I have so far been unable to trace any record of their marriage. I have also tried to go back to the 1901 census and have found a number of possible matches to my Grandmother and had hoped that a marriage record would perhaps give me more info so that I could get a positive id but noo luck so far. Could anyone offer any advice regarding marriage records or what avenues I couls persue next. I would be very grateful. Many Thanks, Julie

Deborah

Deborah Report 17 Mar 2007 18:38

Hi Julie, Again the local council should have a record of the Marriage. Hope this helps. Deb.

Anne in North London

Anne in North London Report 17 Mar 2007 18:42

Julie, The Staffordshire BMD website - is great for help. www(.)staffordshirebmd(.)org(.)uk just remove the () Hope this helps Anne

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 17 Mar 2007 23:40

You need to buy the marriage certificate that Pat found, so that you have her approximate age. I can only find two unmarried Elizabeth Fowkes in Birmingham in 1901 but it could be either of them. Kath. x