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glover family - wandsworth

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Christine

Christine Report 22 Sep 2006 14:56

Hi, I'm having trouble trying to locate my paternal grandmother and her family. All I know is that they lived in Earlsfield, SW18. I can't find them on any of the census forms. My grandmother was Ada Elizabeth Glover, born 1881. She had two sisters: Martha and Nell (don't know if this was really Ellen or something else). She also had brothers Jim, Dick and Art. I assume they were all born around the 1880s. I don't know the names of their parents or where they were born, but I assume it would be London somewhere. Any hints or tips gratefully received.

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 22 Sep 2006 15:03

Several to choose from on 1891 census but would not have a clue as to which one is correct. Do you have your grandmothers marriage certifcate as might give a clue as to her fathers name. Maureen

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 22 Sep 2006 15:08

There is this one in 1901 Name: Ada Glover Age: 20 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1881 Relation: Servant Gender: Female Where born: Hoxton, London, England Civil parish: St Marylebone Ecclesiastical parish: St Thomas County/Island: London Country: England Registration district: St Marylebone Sub-registration district: All Souls ED, institution, or vessel: 18 Neighbors: View others on page Household schedule number: 133 Source Citation: Class: RG13; Piece: 104; Folio: 108; Page: 30. But the possible match in 1891 I think was in a workhouse Maureen