Genealogy Chat

I was wondering if anyone can help me with this. My g/grandfathers brother Edward was born in 1868. I have found him listed in the 1871 census. He does not appear with the family in the 1881 census. I have found registration of his birth but cannot find registration of his death. I have searched all the records from 1871 to 1881 but nothing. Any suggestions would be most gratefully received. Thankyou. Sarah

Can you find him in 1891 or 1901? What was his surname and where was he born? Rose

Hi Sarah - by 1881 Edward would have been 13/14 and old enough to be out in the world. He could have been in service, in the navy - lots of places where he could be 'hiding'. Perhaps look for a marriage for him? although I guess if you don't know where he is, that wouldn't be easy unless the surname was uncommon. Victoria

Just a bit more info, He was called Edward Gant and he was born in Newington in Surrey, the parish of St Mary, Newington.

I would also try the 1891 and 1901 census incase he was just missed from the 1881. As well as the other suggestions, he could have been in jail or in hospital or in an asylum and listed with just his initials. Merry

hiya, is this them in 1871?? View Record Alice Gant abt 1870 Newington, Surrey, England Daughter St Mary Newington London View Record Edward Gant abt 1868 Newington, Surrey, England Son St Mary Newington London View Record George Gant abt 1865 Newington, Surrey, England Son St Mary Newington London View Record William Gant abt 1867 Newington, Surrey, England Son St Mary Newington London View Record George Jans abt 1833 Fakenham, Norfolk, England Head St Mary Newington London View Record Mary A Jans abt 1839 Fakenham, Norfolk, England Wife St Mary Newington London View Record Sarah Smith abt 1859 Chelmesford, Essex, England Servant St Mary Newington London julie

hiya, i just found this, a possiblility?? Name: Edward Grant Age: 17 Estimated birth year: abt 1864 Household: View other family members Family and neighbors: View neighbors Gender: Male Where Born: Newington, Surrey, England Civil parish: Vessels County/Island: Royal Navy Country: England Street address: 'Ruby' Education: Employment status: View image Occupation: Boy 1st Class Source information: RG11/5641 Registration district: Royal Navy Sub registration district: Royal Navy ED, institution, or vessel: Kingfisher Folio: 95 Page: 10 (click to see others on page) GSU Number: 1342356 julie

SNAP, yvonne!! LOL Julie

cant 'see' him though on 1891, praps he married?? Julie

anyone found a birth ref?? Julie

praps a PM??? Julie Have PM'd her Julie

Thanks guys for all of your help. It certainly looks like that may be him. Do you suppose that the Navy spelt his name wrong and that is why he is listed as Grant? It just seemed a bit strange that his older brothers were still living at home, that's what made me think he was dead. Anyway thanks again Sarah