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help please - 1881 and 1891 look up

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Sally

Sally Report 9 Oct 2003 21:18

Hi I'm looking for William and Jane matthews in Isle of White and any children listed in both 1881 and 1891 any help very much appreciated many thanks sally

Janet

Janet Report 9 Oct 2003 21:36

Do you know any dates? Birth or marriage? Anything to help pinpoint them. Jan.

Janet

Janet Report 9 Oct 2003 21:42

I've found a William Matthews on the 1881, born on the Isle of Wight, aged 77 Widower. Jan.

Janet

Janet Report 9 Oct 2003 22:25

Could this be him in the 1881? Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability George MATTHEWS Head M Male 71 Godshill, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England Agricultural Labourer Eliza MATTHEWS Wife M Female 73 Carisbrook, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England William MATTHEWS Son U Male 29 Godshill, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England General Labourer George MATTHEWS Grandson Male 10 Godshill, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England Scholar -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source Information: Dwelling Smarts Cross Census Place Godshill, Hampshire, England Family History Library Film 1341290 Public Records Office Reference RG11 Piece / Folio 1186 / 40 Page Number 3 Jan

Bren from Oldham

Bren from Oldham Report 9 Oct 2003 22:56

the 1881 census shows 17 B Chapel Row Alverstoke Hampshire William R Matthews 28 b Gosport Hant Petty Officer on Leave Jane Matthews wife 28 b Gosport and their children Harriet J. 5 and William C . 3 both born in Gosport hants Bren

Janet

Janet Report 10 Oct 2003 11:53

Found in the 1891: RG12/886, Folio 117, Piece 26. 5 Cross Lane, Victoria Road, Whippingham, Hants Wm Matthews 40 Labourer, (all born Newport IoW) Jane 35 Charlie 14 Labourer Alice M 10 James 6 Mary Ann 3 Georgina 1) Twins George 1) Jan.