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Julie

Julie Report 13 Nov 2006 13:25

I was wondering if anyone out there could possibly help me with this. Most of my ancestors are Scottish and I use Scotlands People. One of my Great Aunts (who is still alive but memory going) was brought up by an aunt & uncle of hers. It is rumoured by her and other members of the family that her mother ran away to England (possibly Newmarket ) with a another man possibly called Groom. Here are the details I have if anyone could help. My great aunt I know was born in 1925 in Scotland. It is believed that she was at least a toddler when her mother left. Her mother Ameila Kerr born 1901 in Scotland. Her fathers name on birth is Alistair Mckintosh. But like I said earlier the man she ran away with was called Groom. I would like to find out if Ameila Kerr married this man in England, and possibly any death for her. Thankyou Julie.

Gypsy

Gypsy Report 13 Nov 2006 13:43

Julia, Thants one big task you have there! She could have married at any time, to anybody, So may have died under that name. She also could have died anytime between 1925 and now really! Do you have her Date of bith? I did find this enrty of death, Amelia Kerr DOB 25 Jul 1901 Died Nov 1984 83 Elstree And Potters Bar Middlesex Pat

Dawnydeedee

Dawnydeedee Report 13 Nov 2006 13:46

Hi, I have found this entry for an Amelia Kerr but can't find a marriage. Maybe someone else can. Amelia Kerr Birth Date: 25 Jul 1901 Death Registration Month/Year: Nov 1984 Age at death (estimated): 83 Registration district: Elstree And Potters Bar Inferred County: Middlesex Volume: 10 Page: 244 Hope it's of some help. Dawn

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 13 Nov 2006 13:52

No marriage up to 1920.

Jess Bow Bag

Jess Bow Bag Report 13 Nov 2006 13:52

are you sure it wasn't A GROOM , loads of grooms - Newmarket being a centre for horseracing- sorry , doesnt help your search at all

Julie

Julie Report 13 Nov 2006 14:00

Hi Pat & Dawn, The birth I have for her is 26 September 1901. I know this is a mammoth task, as I am going on some fact some rumour. I suppose the trouble is she could have gone anywhere, as there is know factual evidence to where she went. Do you think it would be worth me getting hold of the death you found even though the dates dont exactly match? Thanks Julie

Julie

Julie Report 13 Nov 2006 14:01

Hi Jess I did think of that being that it was Newmarket. But that is the only name I have to go on. Julie

Gypsy

Gypsy Report 13 Nov 2006 14:58

Julie, To be honest, No I wouldn't order the cert. In my experience, Most people knew their actual date of birth, although they sometimes got the year wrong. Do you have her birth cert then? Pat

Julie

Julie Report 13 Nov 2006 15:03

Hi Pat Yes I have her birth cert. That is all I have on her. Julie