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My granddad left some paperwork on our family tree. On it he wrote that his father Thomas Myers was married before to a lady called Annie Bowker and they had 3 children John Fred (1876)(known as Fred), Robert (1874) and a Eliza (1978).

I had heard of Fred but can't find any info on Annie Bowker or the other children, not even sure they really existed!

Thank you in advance

Thomas' mothers maiden name was Richardson

Thomas with his parents and siblings;

1871 England Census
about Thomas Myers
Name: Thomas Myers
Age: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1855
Relation: Son
Father's Name: Frederick
Mother's Name: Lucy
Gender: Male
Where born: Gosberton, Lincolnshire, England
Civil parish: Gosberton
County/Island: Lincolnshire
Country: England
Registration district: Spalding
Sub-registration district: Gosberton
ED, institution, or vessel: 2
Household schedule number: 6
Household Members: Name Age
Frederick Myers 48 >> Publican and Land Owner
Lucy Myers 44
Thomas Myers 16
Jane Myers 8
Samuel Myers 10
Lucy Myers 7
Benjamin Myers 5


1861 England Census
about Thomas Myers
Name: Thomas Myers
Age: 6
Estimated birth year: abt 1855
Relation: Son
Father's Name: Frederick
Mother's Name: Lucy
Gender: Male
Where born: Gosberton, Lincolnshire, England

Civil parish: Gosberton
County/Island: Lincolnshire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage: View image

Registration district: Spalding
Sub-registration district: Gosberton
ED, institution, or vessel: 2
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 4
Household Members: Name Age
Frederick Myers 38 >> Thrashing machine man
Lucy Myers 35
James F Myers 10
Thomas Myers 6
Harriett Myers 4
Samuel Myers 7 Mo


1851 England Census
about Fredrick Myers
Name: Fredrick Myers
Age: 28
Estimated birth year: abt 1823
Relation: Head
Spouse's name: Lucy
Gender: Male
Where born: Boston, Lincolnshire, England

Civil parish: Gosberton
County/Island: Lincolnshire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability: View image

Registration district: Spalding
Sub-registration district: Pinchbeck
ED, institution, or vessel: 1c
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 55
Household Members: Name Age
Fredrick Myers 28
Lucy Myers 23
James Myers 1 Mo
Lucy Myers 57 Visitor
Sarah Myers 12 Daughter




There is a marriage in 1850 in Spalding for Frederick to Lucy Richardson.



Dee x

Hi

I did wonder if this was Thomas Myers, but then dismissed it because of the age difference... but it looks like the right chap now;

1901 England Census
about Thomas Myers
Name: Thomas Myers
Age: 45
Estimated birth year: abt 1856
Relation: Head
Spouse's name: Annie
Gender: Male
Where born: Gosberton, Lincolnshire, England

Civil parish: Gosberton
Ecclesiastical parish: Gosberton
Town: Gosberton
County/Island: Lincolnshire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation: farmer

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status: View image

Registration district: Spalding
Sub-registration district: Gosberton
ED, institution, or vessel: 7
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 37
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Myers 45
Annie Myers 46
Frederick Myers 25
Lilian Bridges 18 Servant
Alfred Dodson 16 visitor


1891 England Census
about Thomas Myers
Name: Thomas Myers
Age: 36
Estimated birth year: abt 1855
Relation: Head
Spouse's name: Annie
Gender: Male
Where born: Gosberton, Lincolnshire, England

Civil parish: Chorlton On Medlock
Ecclesiastical parish: Christchurch
Town: Manchester
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation: financial agent/broker

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status: View image

Registration district: Chorlton
Sub-registration district: Chorlton upon Medlock
ED, institution, or vessel: 50
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Myers 36
Annie Myers 37
John F Myers 15
Alice Fax 23 Servant


1881 England Census
about Thos. Myers
Name: Thos. Myers
Age: 27
Estimated birth year: abt 1854
Relation: Head
Spouse's name: Annie
Gender: Male
Where born: Gosberton, Lincoln, England

Civil parish: Brightside Bierlow
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England

Street Address: 8 Sedan St
Condition as to marriage: Married
Education:

Employment status: View image
Occupation: Engine Fitter At Wks

Registration district: Sheffield
Sub-registration district: Brightside
ED, institution, or vessel: 33
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Thos. Myers 27
Annie Myers 28
Jno.F. Myers 5
Minnie Bramhall 16 Visitor



Dee x

Thomas' first wife was called Annie Bowker

Oh My goodness, you guys are amazing as this all fits with what I have got but was struggling to get any further. Sorry disappeared didn't expect such quick response if any!

It's good to see that Thomas and Lucy did get married as most of the children don't have a father on their birth certificate (something my grandad was quite ashamed of and never told us). My granddad grew up in an children's home and the siblings were all split.

Any ideas of Thomas siblings? I knew there was a Benjamin and I have been told a Nell (not sure what this stands for)

Granddad also had a half brother called John Fred (known as Fred) who there were thought he could be the real biological father as thomas was pretty old when the children were born. I think Fred had siblings but don't know names.

I'll stay for a bit just in case!!!

Sadly this looks possible for as a death for Lucy;


England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
about Lucy Myers
Name: Lucy Myers
Death Registration Month/Year: 1923
Age at death (estimated): 39
Registration district: Spalding
Inferred County: Lincolnshire
Volume: 7a
Page: 436




Dee x

There is another marriage in 1980 in Devon for Lewis B Myers... did he marry again shortly before death??


Dee x

Lewis's marriage;

England & Wales, Marriage Index: 1916-2005
about Lewis B C Myers
Name: Lewis B C Myers
Spouse Surname: Webber
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1939
Registration district: Devon Central
Registration county (inferred): Devonshire
Volume Number: 5b
Page Number: 227
Find Spouse: Daisy Webber


IF you want children fo this marriage just ask and I will send the details through via a privat message (PM).


Dee x

Hi AOGG,

just like most of them........... it seems to have happened to me all day today, hey ho, on I'll go.


Dee x

In 1911 Lucy is in London;

HOUSEHOLD CARRATT LUCY F 1885 26 Wandsworth London

Also with her;

HOUSEHOLD ROSE PADLEY F 1851 60 Wandsworth London
HOUSEHOLD SELLERS CAROLINE REBECCA F 1876 35 Wandsworth London

I don't have subs to see the full details but there are those on here that do 1911 census look ups.


Dee x

well Miss Myers didn't hang around for long did she!!!!

1881 England Census
about William Carratt
Name: William Carratt
Age: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1846
Relation: Head
Spouse's name: Elizabeth
Gender: Male
Where born: Quadring Fenn, Lincoln, England

Civil parish: Quadring
County/Island: Lincolnshire
Country: England

Street Address: Fenn
Condition as to marriage: Married
Education:

Employment status: View image
Occupation: Agr Labourer

Registration district: Spalding
Sub-registration district: Donington
ED, institution, or vessel: 5
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
William Carratt 35
Elizabeth Carratt 28
Walter Carratt 7
Mathew Carratt 4
Ann Carratt 3
Emma Carratt 1


Possible marriage for parents;

Surname First name(s) District Vol Page

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Marriages Jun 1872 (>99%)
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Brannam James Spalding 7a 660
Brannan James Spalding 7a 660
>>>>>>>>>>>>>Carratt William Spalding 7a 660
HEPTON Martha Ann Spalding 7a 660
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>REESON Elizabeth Spalding 7a 660



Dee x

The name is misspelt here;

1891 England Census
about Lucy Carnett
Name: Lucy Carnett
Age: 7
Estimated birth year: abt 1884
Relation: Daughter
Father's Name: William
Mother's Name: Elizabeth
Gender: Female
Where born: Quadring, Lincolnshire, England

Civil parish: Quadring
Ecclesiastical parish: St Margaret
Town: Low Fen
County/Island: Lincolnshire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status: View image

Registration district: Spalding
Sub-registration district: Donington
ED, institution, or vessel: 4
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
William Carnett 45
Elizabeth Carnett 38
Walker Carnett 17
Annie Carnett 13
Emma Carnett 11
Lucy Carnett 7
Herbert Carnett 4


& again;

1901 England Census
about Lucy Carrott
Name: Lucy Carrott
Age: 17
Estimated birth year: abt 1884
Relation: Servant
Gender: Female
Where born: Quadring, Lincolnshire, England

Civil parish: Quadring
Ecclesiastical parish: St Margaret
County/Island: Lincolnshire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status: View image

Registration district: Spalding
Sub-registration district: Donington
ED, institution, or vessel: 4
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 88
Household Members: Name Age
Edwd Clark 54
Anne Clark 54
Minnie Clark 27
Mahala Clark 26
George Clark 26
Selina Clark 25
Lucy Carrott 17



Dee x

More than likely her birth??

Surname First name(s) District Vol Page

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Births Sep 1883 (>99%)
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CARRATT Lucy Spalding 7a 363



Dee x

Your G Grandmothers marriage to Mr Myers;

Surname First name(s) Spouse District Vol Page

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Marriages Jun 1917 (>99%)
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Carratt Lucy Myers Spalding 7a 737
Myers Thomas Carratt Spalding 7a 737



Dee x

Hi,

This looks like his death;

England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
about Lewis Bernard C Myers
Name: Lewis Bernard C Myers
Birth Date: 16 Dec 1912
Death Registration Month/Year: 1981
Registration district: Exeter
Inferred County: Devonshire
Volume: 21
Page: 1300



Is the intial "C" for Carratt, I would suspect so.


If you were to order the death certificate it should say who registered his death, most likely a family member?? You can order from the General Register.


Dee x

just looking on the census it seems Lincoln is full of Carratts - in more ways than one I would imagine!! none in Spalding though

Forgot to say he married a lady called Daisy don't know any more than this, very confusing family!

Hi, I am trying to find information on my grandad's brother Lewis. I have found birth register DOB 1913 Name on it is Lewis Carratt. It is possible he may have changed it to Myers as it seems most of my family did (no father on birth certificate). Any info would be great any anything else on Myers/Carratt family from Spalding area would be fantastic.

Thank you