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Can anyone help with my Powells

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Willsy once more

Willsy once more Report 9 Jul 2008 12:00

Hello all

I think this family may never be found but would like some help to make sure. I have looked for

1841 Census
Living in Foundry Lane, St Margaret's Parish,Leicester
Thomas POWEL Age 30 Boatman. Not born within the county
Hannah Age 25 Wife Not born within the county
Mary Age 4 Born Leicester
Sophia 2 Born Leicester
Thomas 8 Weeks Old Born Leicester

many times after finding Thomas and Hannah buried late 1860's. I can only guess Hannah was born in Sheffield due to the family births but can't take it as gospel unless I find them. Their surname otherwise is spelt Powell. I only have 1841 to go on and most of the children Hannah had, remain at home with their grandmother. Can anyone help? Have tried all sorts of combinations and wild cards for the surname but am at a loss now. Here's 1851 as the children are not with their parents

1851 Census
Living at 14 Foundry Lane, Leicester, St Margarets
Elizabeth Warris Head W Age 65 Occupation Wash woman Born Sheffield
Mary Warris Dau U Age 41 Glove hand Born Sheffield
Ann Warris Dau U Age 27 Cotton winder Born Leicester
Sophia Powell GDau Age 12 Born Leicester
Elizabeth Powell GDau Age 5 Born Leicester
Sarah Powell GDau Age 5 Born Leicester

EXCEPT Mary Ann and I think Thomas may have died by then but have yet to confirm
many thanks
Elaine

Penny

Penny Report 9 Jul 2008 12:09

you say 'never found ' the girls will probably have gone on and married before next census- parents you think are dead

where are you hoping to go with this

Cathy in Portsmouth

Cathy in Portsmouth Report 9 Jul 2008 12:14

Two possible deaths for baby Thomas

Thomas Powell
Death Reg
June Quarter
1841
Leicester
Leicestershire
15, 81

Thomas Powell
Death Reg
September Quarter
1841
Blaby
Leicestershire
15, 9

Cathy

Vera

Vera Report 9 Jul 2008 12:16

Hi
Found this marriage
Marriages Sep 1860 (>99%)
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Greasley Mary Leicester 7a 235
POWELL Sophia Maria Leicester 7a 235
Richards Thomas Leicester 7a 235
Robinson Alfred Leicester 7a 235

Regards Vera

Vera

Vera Report 9 Jul 2008 12:19

Could be

Marriages Jun 1869 (>99%)
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DARBY Sarah Leicester 7a 340
FLUDE George Haddon Leicester 7a 340
POWELL Elizabeth Leicester 7a 340
Wood John Leicester 7a 340



Regards Vera

Vera

Vera Report 9 Jul 2008 12:23

Thia could be your Sophia...
1861
Sophia M Robinson
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1839
Relation: Wife
Spouse's Name: Alfred
Gender: Female
Where born: Leicestershire, England

Civil Parish: Leicester St Margaret
Town: Leicester
County/Island: Leicestershire
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage: View Image

Registration district: Leicester
Sub registration district: East Leicester
ED, institution, or vessel: 39
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 125
Household Members: Name Age
Alfred Robinson 24
Sophia M Robinson 22

Regards Vera

Cathy in Portsmouth

Cathy in Portsmouth Report 9 Jul 2008 12:26

There is this possible baptism for Hannah

ANNE WARRIS Pedigree
Female


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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening: 24 OCT 1813 Cathedral Saint Peter, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England

Death:
Burial:


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Parents:
Father: JOHN WARRIS Family
Mother: ELIZTH.


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Messages:
Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.

cathy

Vera

Vera Report 9 Jul 2008 12:34

Could this be your Elizabeth..

1871
Elizabeth Wood
Age: 24
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
Relation: Wife
Spouse's Name: John
Gender: Female
Where born: Enderby, Leicestershire, England
Civil Parish: St Margaret
Ecclesiastical parish: St Luke
Town: Leicester
County/Island: Leicestershire
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability: View Image
Registration district: Leicester
Sub registration district: East Leicester
ED, institution, or vessel: 36
Household schedule number: 8
Household Members: Name Age
Elizabeth Wood 24
John Wood 32
John Nicholas Wood 2 months

Regards Vera

Willsy once more

Willsy once more Report 9 Jul 2008 12:44

Hi all
Thanks very much, am looking for Thomas and Hannah specifically, have all the info people have listed and yes I can trace all the children except Mary Ann in 1851. Apologies for not making it clear, sorry I didn't reply earlier, was dragged away by the workman!
I want to fill in the 20 yr gap I have for the 2 of them.
Elaine

Vera

Vera Report 9 Jul 2008 13:13

Hi Elaine,
So far like you, cannot find Thomas, Hannah or Mary Ann in 1851.....
Regards Vera

Willsy once more

Willsy once more Report 9 Jul 2008 13:15

Hi Vera

Thank you for looking and also bits for Elizabeth, she is the only one I am not certain of.
Elaine

Vera

Vera Report 9 Jul 2008 13:25

Hi Elaine,
Found his one.....probably you have already seen this one

1851
Mary Powell
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1837
Relation: Servant
Gender: Female
Where born: Hinckley, Leicestershire, England

Civil Parish: Hinckley
Ecclesiastical parish: Holy Trinity
Town: Hinckley
County/Island: Leicestershire
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation: House servant

Condition as to marriage:

Disability: View Image

Registration district: Hinckley
Sub registration district: Burbage
ED, institution, or vessel: 2c
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 55
Household Members: Name Age
James Clay 27
Mary Powell 14
Anna Teane 4 Mo
Charles Teane 28
Mary Teane 2
Sarah Teane 28


Regards Vera

Willsy once more

Willsy once more Report 9 Jul 2008 13:37

Hi Vera
No I haven't seen this one
Thank you
Elaine

Vera

Vera Report 9 Jul 2008 13:43

Thomas and Hannah are still being elusive !!!

Regards Vera

Willsy once more

Willsy once more Report 9 Jul 2008 13:59

I know how you feel Vera!
Elaine

Vera

Vera Report 9 Jul 2008 14:21

Sorry Elaine, I just cannot find them.

Regards Vera

Willsy once more

Willsy once more Report 9 Jul 2008 14:32

Thanks for trying Vera, I can't either but wanted to be sure before I move on
Elaine