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Trying to find Richard Higgs in 1841

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Mike *

Mike * Report 3 Feb 2011 16:59


Wendy remember that the ages of adults were rounded down to the nearest 5 in 1841 so not always accurate..

Astra

Astra Report 3 Feb 2011 16:36

All noted as not being born in the County. It's very faded and I can't make out Richard's occupation very well but it could be Lock Keeper??

HIGGS, Richard M 45 1796 VIEW
HIGGS, Mary F 25 1816 VIEW
HIGGS, Richard M 1 (15 months) 1840 VIEW
HIGGS, Eleanor F 30 1811 VIEW
FRAYHEARNE, John M 35 1806 VIEW


Civil Parish:
St Thomas Municipal Borough:
Southwark Address:
St Thomas Street, East, St Thomas, Southwark County:
Surrey


Researching:
More in hope than expectation!

Mike *

Mike * Report 3 Feb 2011 16:35

Other Children of Richard and Mary Anne (this time).
All christened same day - job lot.


1. GEORGE HIGGS - Birth: 10 SEP 1850
Gender: Male Christening: 12 JAN 1851 Saint James, Paddington, London, England

2. MARY ANNE HIGGS -Birth: 16 JUL 1842
Gender: Female Christening: 12 JAN 1851 Saint James, Paddington, London, England

3. EMMA HIGGS - Birth: 11 MAY 1848
Gender: Female Christening: 12 JAN 1851 Saint James, Paddington, London, England

4. HENRY HIGGS - Birth: 19 FEB 1844
Gender: Male Christening: 12 JAN 1851 Saint James, Paddington, London, England


Begs the question - did the parents only christen the children once they were married ?

Mike *

Mike * Report 3 Feb 2011 16:32

Christened aged 11
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RICHARD HIGGS
Event(s):
Birth: 14 MAR 1840

Christening: 12 JAN 1851 Saint James, Paddington, London, England

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Parents:
Father: RICHARD HIGGS
Mother: MARIANNE

Wendy

Wendy Report 3 Feb 2011 16:29

Hello Everyone Please can you help me again I have tried to find Richard Higgs born 1790 West Hanney,Berks,his wife Mary born 1819 in South Molton,Devon and son Richard born 1840 in Paddington on the 1841 census.There were more children but they were all born after the 1841 census.I have my family in 1851( FGGS),1861 and 1871.By 1881 Mary was a widow.Fingers crossed you will have better luck than me!!!!!!!!
Regards
Wendy

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