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Do you know much about the lynex family? They're a source of great confusion for me!

A Hannah Lynex married Henry Stanley in Edgbaston in 1846, and from the marriage certificate I know that her father's name was John, and that he was a harness maker. This is all the definite information that I have.

I found a John and Mary Lynex on 1841 census with children William, John, Richard and Hannah. Hannah seems to be the right age to marry Henry in 1846.

Any help would be fantastic!!
Thanks, Beth

sorry, sorry, I was getting confused (again) the Henry Lynex on 1881 census, I was thinking he may be a brother to James discussed earlier in the thread, James was Henry's father (Henery I was originally looking for)
1818 was James year of birth. James son was Henry born 1843, this other Henry was born 1833 so maybe a brother?
thanks for your patience : /

another Henry, maybe a brother to James? do you know of a way to find out before census records?

Is this your James on IGI?
James Lynex christened 5 Apr. 1818, St. Matthew, Walsall, Staffordshire. Parents Richard & Kitty.
If so there are these with same parents:
Richard, chr. 15 Feb. 1824, died 1 Mar. 1824.
Emma, chr. 26 June 1825.

You're asking about a brother of James born 1818? Do you have his name? If not, how do you know his birth year?
There's this one:
1851 census
Upper Rushall St., Walsall
Edwin Lynex, head, 34, china dealer
Sarah, wife, 32
Susan, dau, 11
Julia, dau, 9
George, son, 7
Eliza, dau, 4
Fanny, dau, 9 months
Benjamin Bates/Baty?, bro-in-law, 21, harness maker
All born Walsall except Sarah born Hanly and Benjamin born Bradley.

more! maybe a brother to james b1818 ?

Whoa! Three Eliza Lynex's died in Walsall. 1852, 1853 and 1857.

A James Lynex and a Mary Mountfort married in 1859. Possible?

1881

John RICKETTS Head M Male 36 Walsall, Stafford, England Publican
Elizabeth RICKETTS Wife M Female 30 Walsall, Stafford, England
Samuel RICKETTS Son Male 13 Walsall, Stafford, England Scholar
John RICKETTS Son Male 9 Walsall, Stafford, England
Frederick RICKETTS Son Male 7 Walsall, Stafford, England
Elizabeth RICKETTS Daur Female 1 Walsall, Stafford, England
Eliza LYNEX Serv Female 17 Walsall, Stafford, England Servant (Domestic)
James WOOD Lodger M Male 62 Walsall, Stafford, England
Joseph BOOKER Lodger M Male 39 Walsall, Stafford, England
Ellen J. BOOKER Lodger M Female 27 West Bromwich, Stafford, England
Henry BOOKER Lodger Male 3 m Walsall, Stafford, England


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Source Information:
Dwelling Bk Doveridge
Census Place Walsall Foreign, Stafford, England
Family History Library Film 1341677
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 2828 / 88
Page Number 27

Henry LYNEX Head M Male 48 Walsall, Stafford, England Plater
Sarah LYNEX Wife M Female 38 Walsall, Stafford, England
Lizzie LYNEX Daur U Female 17 Walsall, Stafford, England
Henry A. LYNEX Son Male 10 Walsall, Stafford, England
Emma BLAKEMORE Serv U Female 18 Walsall Wood, Stafford, England General Servant Domestic


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Source Information:
Dwelling 65 Wednesbury Rd
Census Place Walsall Foreign, Stafford, England
Family History Library Film 1341677
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 2829 / 40
Page Number 20


1881

yes thats the one i have in 1851,

This looks like him with wife Eliza:
1851 census
Upper Rushall St., Walsall
James Lynex, head, 33, butcher
Eliza, wife, 29
Fanny, dau, 8
Henry James, son, 7
Charles, son, 6
Alfred, son, 4
Frank, son, 3
Ann Maria, dau, 1
Sarah Kate, dau, 1 month
Plus 3 servants.
All born Walsall except servants.

Children match the 1861 census but different wife.

Oops, I don't know, Jacqueline! Further research required here.
The son Henry James matches, even to the fact that he's a saddler.
Wonder if James was married twice?

Margaret thanks but I have a different wife for James Lynex?! Eliza Holland? Am I wrong?

I use the Mormon free site and they bring up names wich are approximate sometimes

1861 census (Mistranscribed Lynet but somebody has corrected it to Lynex)
Public House "Royal Oak", 28 Butcher St., Walsall
James Lynex, head, 43, rate collector & licensed victualler
Mary, wife, 46
***Henry Jas., son, 17, saddler
Charles, son, 16, brass founder
Alfred, son, 14
Frank, son, 13
Ann Maria, dau, 11
Emma, dau, 4
Caroline Nicholls, servant, 24
All born Walsall except servant born Bloxwich.

1871 census
48 Ball St., Walsall
Henry Lynex, head, 28, brewers saddler
Emma, wife, 24
Ellis?, dau, 7
Mary, dau, 5
Emma, dau, 1 month
Fred Leakwell?, boarder, 40, chair maker
Harry Lynex, son, 2
All born Walsall except boarder born Birmingham.

On the 1871 census they're mistranscribed Syner but the original is Lynex.

oh thanks both, I see the spelling is different,obviously why I couldn't find him, I would never of thought that. Had a similar problem with gladys smith nee thompson so Im going to try odd spellings for her too.

snap!!!!

From the 1881 census:

Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
Henery Jas. LYNEX Head M Male 37 Walsall, Stafford, England Brown Saddler
Emma LYNEX Wife M Female 35 Walsall, Stafford, England
Mary LYNEX Daur U Female 15 Walsall, Stafford, England Saddle Sticher
Harry LYNEX Son Male 12 Walsall, Stafford, England Scholar
Emma LYNEX Daur Female 10 Walsall, Stafford, England Scholar
Ada LYNEX Daur Female 5 Walsall, Stafford, England
Rose LYNEX Daur Female 4 Walsall, Stafford, England
James LYNEX Son Male 2 Walsall, Stafford, England
Mary BATHER Boarder W Female 46 Walsall, Stafford, England Tailoress


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Source Information:
Dwelling 57 Navigation St
Census Place Walsall Foreign, Stafford, England
Family History Library Film 1341677
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 2829 / 13
Page Number 19