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Grandad Chapman

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Sheila

Sheila Report 2 Jan 2009 21:36

I an trying to trace my granfather's family. His name was William Boyd he originated from Scotland, married Annie Purdy around 1918 give or take a couple of years. They settled in Ashington Northumberland and had 5 daughters Elizabeth (Bett), Rachel ,Mabel (my mum) Agnes and Margaret, They also had twin sons who both died either at birth or when they were very young. I know he had a brother called Joe (i think) who was involved in a working mens club in ashington (not sure which one) and that they named the Chapman Lounge in his honour ,or so I've been told and thats as much as I know about him because he died about 4 years before I was born . Any information would be gratefully received. From Sheila Whibley

Sam

Sam Report 2 Jan 2009 21:52

Do you know when/where he was born? If so, you need to get his birth certificate, if not, his marriage cert will tell you age when he married.

I can't see a marriage in England, could he have married in Scotland? When was your mum born?

Sam x

BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 2 Jan 2009 22:00

Hi Sheila,

Surname First name(s) Spouse District Vol Page

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Marriages Sep 1918 (>99%)
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Allan Thomas W Templeton Morpeth 10b 807
Chapman William B Purdy Morpeth 10b 807 <<<<<<<<<
Purdy Annie Chapman Morpeth 10b 807 <<<<<<<<<
TEMPLETON Vera Allen Morpeth 10b 807

Dee x

BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 2 Jan 2009 22:03

Annie's birth?????????

Births Jun 1896 (>99%)
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Purdy Annie Morpeth 10b 425 <<<<<<<<
Purdy Annie Houghton 10a 494
Purdy Annie R B Morpeth 10b 420B <<<<<<<<<<

Don't know if this is correct?????

Dee x

Sam

Sam Report 2 Jan 2009 22:08

Doh - it was me being thick - I thought his name was William BOYD, not William Boyd CHAPMAN!!!

Sam x