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William Bramham b.1847 Leeds.

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lancashireAnn

lancashireAnn Report 20 Oct 2011 13:57

could this be your William's marriage?

Snaith where Harriet says she is from in 1881 is in Goole reg district

Marriages Jun 1872 (>99%)
>>>Bramham William Goole 9c 957
Bramhan William Goole 9c 957
Ellis John Goole 9c 957
Ellis Mary Goole 9c 957
>>>SHARP Harriet Goole 9c 957

edit - just read your earlier post which I had missed but will leave for info

Catherine

Catherine Report 20 Oct 2011 13:37

If the earlier census records are correct, then 1871 can't be him as that William is living with his mother Sarah and occupation does not fit either!

His marriage cert. will confirm if it is the correct one as it will give you his father's name and occupation.

Wayne

Wayne Report 20 Oct 2011 13:26

Fantastic Catherine thank you!!!
Thank you all.

Wayne

Wayne Report 20 Oct 2011 13:25

Hmm yes there seems to be a few from the same area Root.

Catherine

Catherine Report 20 Oct 2011 13:24

1851

Name: William Bramham
Age: 4
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
Relation: Son
Father's Name: Joshua Bramham
Mother's Name: Emma Bramham
Gender: M (Male)
Where born: Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Civil parish: Hunslet
Ecclesiastical parish: St Mary
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England

Registration district: Hunslet
Sub-registration district: Hunslet
ED, institution, or vessel: 2
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 2
Piece: 2318
Folio: 33
Page Number: 1
Household Members:
Name Age
Joshua Bramham 27
Emma Bramham 24
William Bramham 4
Walter Bramham 2

Joshua is a Wool Comb maker just as William in 1881 census record.

rootgatherer

rootgatherer Report 20 Oct 2011 13:18

That 1871 census seems to be this man?

Marriages Dec 1868
Bramham William Leeds 9b 602 <<<<<<<
Harrison William Leeds 9b 602
Oddy Charlotte Leeds 9b 602
TAYLOR Caroline Leeds 9b 602 <<<<<<<


Don't see a death for Caroline that would leave him free to marry Harriet.


Wayne

Wayne Report 20 Oct 2011 13:17

Yes that's them Catherine thank you :)

Catherine

Catherine Report 20 Oct 2011 13:17

1861?

Name: William Bramham
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
Relation: Son
Father's Name: Joshua Bramham
Mother's Name: Emma Bramham
Gender: Male
Where born: Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Civil parish: Horton
Ecclesiastical parish: St Andrew
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England

Registration district: Bradford
Sub-registration district: Horton
ED, institution, or vessel: 18
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 43
Piece: 3330
Folio: 8
Page Number: 9
Household Members:
Name Age
Joshua Bramham 37
Emma Bramham 34
William Bramham 14
Walter Bramham 12
Clara Bramham 10
Ann E Bramham 8
George Bramham 6
Charlotte Bramham 4
John Bramham 2
Matilda Bramham 11 MO

same in 1871

Name: Joshua Bramham
Age: 47
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1824
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Emma Bramham
Gender: Male
Where born: Altofts Normarton, Yorkshire, England
Civil parish: Horton
Ecclesiastical parish: St Andrew
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Registration district: Bradford
Sub-registration district: Horton
ED, institution, or vessel: 6
Household schedule number: 130
Piece: 4469
Folio: 59
Page Number: 25
Household Members:
Name Age
Joshua Bramham 47
Emma Bramham 43
Walter Bramham 22
Clara Bramham 20
Annie Bramham 18
George Bramham 16
Charlotte Bramham 14
John Bramham 12
Matilda Bramham 10
Mary Bramham 9
Harry Bramham 6
Fred Bramham 2
Ernest Bramham 10 Months

Catherine

Catherine Report 20 Oct 2011 13:14

1881?

Name: William Branham
Age: 34
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Harriet Branham
Gender: Male
Where born: Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Civil parish: Horton In Bradford
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England

Street Address: 60 Edinburgh St
Condition as to marriage: Married

Occupation: Machine Wool Comb Maker Employing 2 Men & 1 Boy

Registration district: Bradford
Sub-registration district: Horton
ED, institution, or vessel: 2
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 4455
Folio: 45
Page Number: 39
Household Members:
Name Age
William Branham 34
Harriet Branham 33
Arthur Branham 8
Wilfred Branham 3
Maud Branham 1
John Branham 22 - brother born: Bradford, Yorkshire

Wayne

Wayne Report 20 Oct 2011 13:14

Yes that's them George thank you :)

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 20 Oct 2011 13:12

For clarity.1881 census.

BRAMHAM, William Head Married M 34 1847 Machine Wool Comb Maker Employing 2 Men & 1 Boy
Leeds
Yorkshire VIEW
BRAMHAM, Harriet Wife Married F 33 1848 (Spin Mach Mr)
Snaith
Yorkshire VIEW
BRAMHAM, Arthur Son Single M 8 1873 Scholar
Bradford
Yorkshire VIEW
BRAMHAM, Wilfred Son Single M 3 1878
Bradford
Yorkshire VIEW
BRAMHAM, Maud Daughter Single F 1 1880
Bradford
Yorkshire VIEW
BRAMHAM, John Brother Single M 22 1859 Machine Wool Comb Maker (Driller)
Bradford
Yorkshire VIEW

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Piece:
4455 Folio:
45 Page:
39 Registration District:
Bradford

Civil Parish:
Horton Municipal Borough:
Address:
60, Edinburgh St, Horton County:
Yorkshire (West riding)

George

Wayne

Wayne Report 20 Oct 2011 13:07

Ah yes sorry Ann. I will remember in future. He is with his wife Harriet in 1881, they married in 1873 in Goole i believe.

Catherine

Catherine Report 20 Oct 2011 13:05

Where is he in 1881and who is he with?

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 20 Oct 2011 13:05

only on posting per family/person please Wayne


you should have continued with your other posting - all the same family :-)

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards.page/board/ancestors/thread/1283229

Wayne

Wayne Report 20 Oct 2011 13:04

Could be, he was living in the Horton district in 1881, thank you.

Catherine

Catherine Report 20 Oct 2011 13:01

could this be him?

Name: William Bramham
Age: 27
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1844
Relation: Son
Mother's Name: Sarah A Bramham
Gender: Male
Where born: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Civil parish: Leeds
Ecclesiastical parish: St Saviour
Town: Leeds
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Registration district: Leeds
Sub-registration district: South East Leeds
ED, institution, or vessel: 43
Household schedule number: 190
Piece: 4550
Folio: 49
Page Number: 29
Household Members:
Name Age
Sarah A Bramham 44
William Bramham 27
Caroline Bramham 28
Edith Bramham 1
Ann Trenham 65

Wayne

Wayne Report 20 Oct 2011 12:55

Can someone please have a look for William in the 1871 census, i've got him in the 1881 census and after that, just need to find him before 1881 please. Thank you

Wayne