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Hi
I’m trying to trace my maternal grandfather’s parents, and as I’m a novice at this, I’m a bit stuck!

My late Grandfather was Arthur Woodward, from Ibstock, Leicestershire. I’ve bought a copy of his birth certificate, which shows:
Date of birth: 2/6/1915
Father: Ernest William Woodward
Mother: Sarah Annie Woodward, formerly Mee.
Address 62 High Street Ibstock, Leics.

My grandad never spoke of his parents much, they both died quite young, before my mum was born. I know from my mum that his dad was only 36/37, and his mum was 52.

I’ve searched the marriage records and bought a copy of his parent’s marriage certificate, which shows:
Marriage: 28/11/1914, Ibstock Parish Church, Leics
Ernest William Woodward, aged 24, Ibstock, father’s name Arthur Woodward, a farmer.
Sarah Annie Mee, aged 27, Ibstock, father’s name Joseph Mee, a Bricklayer.

After searching the records, I’ve found what I’m pretty sure are Ernest & Sarah’s death records (the ages fit with my mum’s info above):

Ernest William Woodward, death Oct-Nov-Dec 1925, age 36. (Vol 7A, page 103)
Sarah A Woodward, death Jul-Aug-Sep 1939, age 52. (Vol 7A, page 101)
Thes are both registered at Market Bosworth district, which fits for Ibstock residents.

So, Ernest must have been born circa 1889/90 if the above is correct, but there are two possible Ernest Woodwards that I can find on the birth records around this time in Leicestershire:
1) Ernest William Woodward, Lutterworth district, Oct-Nov-Dec 1890, Vol 7A, Page 3.
2) Ernest Woodward, Market Bosworth district, Jan-Feb-Mar 1887, Vol 7A, Page 92. – Unless there are date errors, I doubt this would be him?

The only Sarah Mee birth record I can find is this:

Sarah Ann Mee, Ashby de la Zouch district, Jul-Aug-Sep 1886, Vol 7A, page 109. – This doesn’t quite tally to death/marriage records date wise.

I’d be very grateful indeed if anyone could help me make sure I’ve got the correct records before I buy the birth certificates, or offer any other advice.

Many thanks
Leigh Willars

Possible 1911 for Ernest?

WOODWARD, Arthur Head Married M 64 1847 Cowman On Farm Peckham Leicestershire VIEW
WOODWARD, Maria Wife Married
41 years F 65 1846 Sutton Cheney Leicestershire VIEW
WOODWARD, Ernest William Son Single M 20 1891 Coal Miner Putter Lutherworth Leicestershire VIEW
CLUER, John Boarder Single M 21 1890 Wine And Spirit Merchants Groom Newtown Unthank Leicestershire VIEW
GROVES, Albert Boarder Single F 21 1890 Railway Labourer Bilshire Leicestershire VIEW
RG number:
RG14 Piece:
19041 Reference:
RG14PN19041 RG78PN1139 RD403 SD2 ED3 SN139

Registration District:
Market Bosworth Sub District:
Ibstock Enumeration District:
3 Parish:
Ibstock

Address:
62 High St Ibstock Leicester County:
Leicestershire


14 children had been born but 6 had died.


By the way, thank you for including all the details...it does help so much. Well done!



1901


WOODWARD, Arthur Head Married M 53 1848 Colliery Banksman
Peckleton
Leicestershire VIEW
WOODWARD, Maria Wife Married F 54 1847
Sutton Cheney
Leicestershire VIEW
WOODWARD, Albert A Son Single M 23 1878 Coal Miner Hewer
Shenton
Leicestershire VIEW
WOODWARD, Walter Son Single M 21 1880 Coal Miner Hewer
Shenton
Leicestershire VIEW
WOODWARD, Mary M Daughter Single F 19 1882
Shenton
Leicestershire VIEW
WOODWARD, Fanny Daughter Single F 15 1886
Lutterworth
Leicestershire VIEW
WOODWARD, Ernest W Son M 11 1890
Lutterworth
Leicestershire VIEW
Piece:
2966 Folio:
112 Page:
34 Registration District:
Market Bosworth

Civil Parish:
Ibstock Municipal Borough:
Address:
High Street, Ibstock County:
Leicestershire

1891 England Census
Name: Sarah A Mee
Age: 5
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1886
Relation: Daughter
Father's Name: Joseph Mee
Mother's Name: Sarah Mee
Gender: Female
Where born: Ravenstone, Derbyshire, England
Civil parish: Ibstock
Ecclesiastical parish: St Dennis
Town: Ibstock
County/Island: Leicestershire
Country: England
Street Address: Bufton

Registration district: Market Bosworth
Sub-registration district: Ibstock

Piece: 2507
Folio: 84
Page Number: 40
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Mee 37 - Bricklayer
Sarah Mee 36
John W Mee 16
Thomas Mee 13
Robert Mee 10
Selina Mee 7
Sarah A Mee 5
Nelly Mee 3
Joseph Mee 8/12

Not born at Ibstock, but she obviously thought she was.
Ashby de la Zouch is registration district for Ravenstone.

1911

WESTON SEN, Thomas Henry Head Married M 48 1863 Butcher Leicestershire Charnewood Forest VIEW
WESTON, Sophia Wife Married
23 years F 45 1866 Leicestershire Arnasby VIEW
WESTON JUN, Thomas Henry Son Single M 21 1890 Assisting In Business Leicester VIEW
WESTON, Albert Read Son Single M 20 1891 Assisting In Business Leicester VIEW
WESTON, Doris May Daughter Single F 15 1896 Millinery Leicester VIEW
MEE, Sarah Annie Servant Single F 24 1887 General Servant Domestic Ibstock Leicestershire VIEW
RG number:
RG14 Piece:
19171 Reference:
RG14PN19171 RG78PN1150A RD407 SD1 ED7 SN101

Registration District:
Leicester Sub District:
North West Leicester Enumeration District:
7 Parish:
Leicester

Address:
44 East Bond St Leicester County:
Leicestershire

Wow, thanks very much, that's great. So, that was Ernest's parent's address on my grandad's birth certificate.

1901 census, showing Ernest W Woodward in Ibstock, with his parents and siblings:-

Name: Ernest W Woodward
Age: 11
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Relation: Son
Father's Name: Arthur Woodward
Mother's Name: Maria Woodward
Gender: Male
Where born: Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England

Civil parish: Ibstock
Ecclesiastical parish: Ibstock St Denys
Town: Ibstock
County/Island: Leicestershire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status: View image

Registration district: Market Bosworth
Sub-registration district: Ibstock
ED, institution, or vessel: 5
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 199
Piece: 2966
Folio: 112
Page Number: 34
Household Members: Name Age
Arthur Woodward 53 - born Peckleton, Leicestershire
Maria Woodward 54 - born Sutton Cheney, Leicetershire
Albert A Woodward 23
Walter Woodward 21
Mary M Woodward 19
Fanny Woodward 15
Ernest W Woodward 11

:-)

Marriages Dec 1869 (>99%)
Miller Maria Market Bosworth 7a 203
WOODWARD Arthur Mt.Bosworth 7a 203

1891?

Name: William Woodward
Age: 6/12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Relation: Son
Father's Name: Arthur Woodward
Mother's Name: Maria Woodward
Gender: Male
Where born: Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England

Civil parish: Lutterworth
Ecclesiastical parish: Lutterworth
County/Island: Leicestershire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Registration district: Lutterworth
Sub-registration district: Lutterworth
ED, institution, or vessel: 25
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 2490
Folio: 44
Page Number: 10
Household Members:
Name Age
Arthur Woodward 44 Ag.Lab.
Maria Woodward 46
Joseph Woodward 21
Rose Woodward 20
Rebecca Woodward 17
Albert Woodward 14
Polly Woodward 9
Walter Woodward 11
Fanny Woodward 5
William Woodward 6/12
Walter Smith 12

1891 census, showing Arthur Woodward with wife Maria and children, before Ernest W Woodward was born (Ernest's parents):

Name: Arthur Woodward
Age: 44
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Maria Woodward
Gender: Male
Where born: Peckleton, Leicestershire, England

Civil parish: Lutterworth
Ecclesiastical parish: Lutterworth
County/Island: Leicestershire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status: View image

Registration district: Lutterworth
Sub-registration district: Lutterworth
ED, institution, or vessel: 25
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 2490
Folio: 44
Page Number: 10
Household Members: Name Age
Arthur Woodward 44
Maria Woodward 46
Joseph Woodward 21
Rose Woodward 20
Rebecca Woodward 17
Albert Woodward 14
Polly Woodward 9
Walter Woodward 11
Fanny Woodward 5
William Woodward 6/12
Walter Smith 12


:-D

The 1887 Ernest had parents Joseph and Rebecca.

1881 census, showing Arthur & Maria (parents of Ernest):

Name: Arthur Woodward
Age: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1846
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Maria Woodward
Gender: Male
Where born: Peckleton, Leicestershire, England

Civil parish: Shenton
County/Island: Leicestershire
Country: England

Condition as to marriage: Married
Education:

Employment status: View image
Occupation: Farm Labourer

Registration district: Market Bosworth
Sub-registration district: Market Bosworth
ED, institution, or vessel: 4
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 3134
Folio: 53
Page Number: 6
Household Members: Name Age
Arthur Woodward 35
Maria Woodward 35
Joseph A. Woodward 11
Rose H. Woodward 10
Rebecca Woodward 8
Oliver B. Woodward 6
Albert E. Woodward 4
Walter Woodward 1

The 1871 census, showing Arthur Woodward as a visitor with the Bradbury family:

Name: Arthur Woodward
Age: 24
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
Relation: Visitor
Gender: Male
Where born: Peckleton, Leicestershire, England
Civil parish: Sutton Cheney
Ecclesiastical parish: Sparkenhoe
County/Island: Leicestershire
Country: England
Registration district: Market Bosworth
Sub-registration district: Market Bosworth
ED, institution, or vessel: 4
Household schedule number: 54
Piece: 3239
Folio: 57
Page Number: 31
Household Members: Name Age
William Bradbury 36
Eliza Bradbury 37
Albert Wm Bradbury 1
Arthur Woodward 24
Mariah Woodward 24
Joseah A Woodward 1
Rose Harriett Woodward 9 Months

Marriage of Arthur Woodward:

Marriages Dec 1869 (>99%)
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Miller Maria Market Bosworth 7a 203
WOODWARD Arthur Mt.Bosworth 7a 203

1861 census, showing Arthur Woodward (Ernests father) with his parents William & Mary (grandparents of Ernest):

Name: Arthur Woodward
Age: 13
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848
Relation: Son
Father's Name: William Woodward
Mother's Name: Mary Woodward
Gender: Male
Where born: Peckleton, Leicestershire, England

Civil parish: Peckleton
County/Island: Leicestershire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage: View image

Registration district: Market Bosworth
Sub-registration district: Market Bosworth
ED, institution, or vessel: 7
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 8
Piece: 2264
Folio: 24
Page Number: 3
Household Members: Name Age
William Woodward 61
Mary Woodward 61
Arthur Woodward 13 - Son
William E Woodward 2 - Grandson

1881 census, showing Joseph and Sarah Mee the parents of Sarah Mee, before she was born:

Name: Joseph Mee
Age: 27
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1854
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Sarah Mee
Gender: Male
Where born: Ibstock, Leicestershire, England

Civil parish: Markfield
County/Island: Leicestershire
Country: England

Street Address: Heather Road
Condition as to marriage: Married
Education:

Employment status: View image
Occupation: Brick Layer

Registration district: Market Bosworth
Sub-registration district: Ibstock
ED, institution, or vessel: 4
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 3135
Folio: 88
Page Number: 59
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph Mee 27 - Bricklayer, born Ibstock
Sarah Mee 26
John William Mee 6 - born Ravenstone, Derbyshire
Thomas Mee 2 = born Ibstock, Leicestershire

1871 census, showing Joseph Mee (father of Sarah) with his grandmother, Ann Mee:

Name: Joseph Mee
Age: 17
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1854
Relation: Grandson
Gender: Male
Where born: Ibstock, Leicestershire, England
Civil parish: Ibstock
Ecclesiastical parish: Peterborough
County/Island: Leicestershire
Country: England
Registration district: Market Bosworth
Sub-registration district: Ibstock
ED, institution, or vessel: 3
Household schedule number: 171
Piece: 3241
Folio: 65
Page Number: 33
Household Members: Name Age
Ann Mee 77
Joseph Mee 17
Martha Mee 14

I really can't thank you all enough, never thought for a moment I'd get this much help! :-)

You're very welcome.

Lynne