Genealogy Chat

Thanks a lot Lou, that is very kind of you to offer, I did go up to Manchester before Christmas to stay with mu Uncle and try and search somewhere but found it all a bit daunting and chickened out! Thanks again, Louisex

Louise You can't actually search the certificates, you can only see the info once you've bought it. However, baptism records might be an idea cos that would give you his parents names which would narrow down a time frame for a birth. I just happen to be going to Manchester Records Office next week so will have a look for you although I can't promise I'll find anything! Lou

Thanks Lou, that looks right! and I have also just found that same family living around the corner from the married William Edwards in 1901, the next thing is to order a birth certificate I suppose, but there are about 50 people with his name born that year in Manchester. Would the best thing be to go and search certificates myself, and where would I do that? Sorry, so many questions, thanks for your help. Louisex

Think this could be him then in 1881 Charles Bocket abt 1863 Manchester, Lancashire, England Boarder Ardwick Katherina Edwards abt 1854 Manchester, Lancashire, England Wife Ardwick Thomas Edwards abt 1853 Manchester, Lancashire, England Head Ardwick Thomas Edwards abt 1879 Manchester, Lancashire, England Son Ardwick Wilfred Edwards abt 1881 Manchester, Lancashire, England Son Ardwick William Edwards abt 1877 Manchester, Lancashire, England Son Ardwick Address: 105 Devon St Civil parish: Ardwick County/Island: Lancashire Education: View Image Employment status: View Image Source information: RG11/3899 Registration district: Chorlton Sub-registration district: Ardwick ED, institution, or vessel: 24 Folio: 79 Page: 2 Lou

Lou, he was married in 1899.

Thanks Louise, I'll try that.

Louise In what year was he 22? Lou

Hi Lou, He was 22 when he got married and his father was a driver. I have tried to search back but I just haven't got much to be sure about, I realise its probably just a case looking for ages but there must be something I can do. I am desperate to find something out for my dad. Louisex

on his marriage ceryifacte you should have father's name & occupation. try looking for him on 1901

How old was he when he got married and what year was it? What was his father's occupation? The 1881 census is free to view at familysearch or on ancestry so you might be able to narrow it down a little with the fathers occupation Lou

I am trying to trace my Great grandfather. His name was William Edwards, I have his marriage certificate but because of the common name I cannot narrow him down before 1901 where I have found him living in Manchester. As I don't know anything about his siblings and his fathers name was also common, Thomas, could anybody tell me what possible information I could find to help. Hope this isn't a silly question, I would be grateful for any help. Thanks, Louise.