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Abraham Newton - census lookups please...

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Andy

Andy Report 2 Jun 2006 17:33

See below.,,,

Andy

Andy Report 2 Jun 2006 17:35

He was born abt1785 in Leeds (possibly Drighlington). All I know is that he had a daughter Caroline, born abt 1816 in Leeds. His name comes from her marriage certificate. Any help finding him on censuses etc would be appreciated. Thanks, Andy

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 2 Jun 2006 17:48

I had a look on the IGI (via Hugh Wallis) and found this lot - presumably after the local vicar had been and rounded them all up at once! Father: Abraham Newton Exact Spelling: Off Batch Number: C107611 1. EDWIN NEWTON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Christening: 23 JAN 1825 Drighlington, Yorkshire, England 2. EMMA NEWTON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Christening: 23 JAN 1825 Drighlington, Yorkshire, England 3. CHARLES NEWTON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Christening: 23 JAN 1825 Drighlington, Yorkshire, England 4. REBEKAH NEWTON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Christening: 23 JAN 1825 Drighlington, Yorkshire, England 5. SALLY NEWTON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Christening: 23 JAN 1825 Drighlington, Yorkshire, England 6. ABRAHAM NEWTON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Christening: 23 JAN 1825 Drighlington, Yorkshire, England 7. CAROLINE NEWTON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Christening: 23 JAN 1825 Drighlington, Yorkshire, England In all cases, the mother's name is given as REBEKAH. Christine

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 2 Jun 2006 17:51

Furthermore... ABRAHAM NEWTON Spouse: REBECCA CLIFFE Marriage: 12 APR 1812 Birstall, Yorks batch M108113 Christine

Andy

Andy Report 2 Jun 2006 17:52

Many thanks, having his wifes name will make him easier to find on censuses. Andy

Right said Fred

Right said Fred Report 2 Jun 2006 17:55

1851: - View Record Abrm Newton abt 1785 Driglington, Yorkshire, England Head Leeds Yorkshire View Record Rebecca Newton abt 1788 Gildersome, Yorkshire, England Wife Leeds Yorkshire Occupation - Pauper, Late Cloth Spinner

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 2 Jun 2006 18:02

Rebecca could be this one... REBEKAH CLIFF Birth: 22 SEP 1787 Christening: 18 NOV 1787 Batley, Yorks Father: ISAAC CLIFF batch C108082 Christine

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 2 Jun 2006 18:18

This one is possibly more likely: Yorkshire Death indexes for the years: 1852 Surname Forename(s) Age Sub-District Registers At Reference NEWTON Abraham - Wortley Leeds WORT/12/335 Tankersley is in Wortley District - part of Hunslet. Christine

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 2 Jun 2006 18:19

Don't know if this is yours, too: Yorkshire Death indexes for the years: 1854 Surname Forename(s) Age Sub-District Registers At Reference NEWTON Rebecca - Wortley Leeds WORT/13/498 Christine