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Searching William Welsh in 1891 census

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Caroline

Caroline Report 4 Aug 2012 21:01

I'm looking for my great grandfather William Welsh born in 1873 in Islington in the census of 1891, married Mary in 1892.

Children were - Edith, Ellen, Mary Alfred William, Annie, Catherine Ellen (Kate), Henry Charles (Harry).

Assistance most gratefully received!

Vera

Vera Report 4 Aug 2012 21:15

????....

Is this him???
1891
WELSH, William Prisoner Single M 18 1873 Gardener
Somers Town, London VIEW
Piece: 150
Folio: 131
Page: 13
Registration District: Islington
Civil Parish: Islington
Municipal Borough: Islington
Address: Islington, London
County: London
Reards Vera

Caroline

Caroline Report 4 Aug 2012 21:19

It could be if Somers Town is considered to be in Islington?

My London geography isn't great!

Caroline

Vera

Vera Report 4 Aug 2012 21:20

1901
Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation
Disability Where born Image
WELSH, William Head Married M 27 1874 Tinman
London VIEW
WELSH, Mary Wife Married F 28 1873 Tailoress
London VIEW
WELSH, Mary Daughter F 7 1894 School
London VIEW
WELSH, Alfd Son M 6 1895 School
London VIEW
WELSH, Harry Son M 4 1897
London VIEW
WELSH, Annie Daughter F 2 1899
London VIEW
Piece: 106
Folio: 99
Page: 25
Registration District: Marylebone
Civil Parish: St Marylebone
Municipal Borough:
Address: 8, Gresse Street, St Marylebone
County: London



Regards Vera

Vera

Vera Report 4 Aug 2012 21:37

What are his parents names please?

Regards Vera

Vera

Vera Report 4 Aug 2012 21:44

1881

Is this his family, if so ,Pancras is the registration district and Somers Town comes under it.

Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation
Disability Where born Image
WELSH, William Head Married M 29 1852 Milkman
Potters Bar, Middlesex VIEW
WELSH, Ann Wife Married F 27 1854 Laundress
St Pancras, Middlesex VIEW
WELSH, William Son Single M 8 1873 Scholar
St Pancras, Middlesex VIEW
WELSH, James Son Single M 4 1877 Scholar
St Pancras, Middlesex VIEW
WELSH, Ann Daughter Single F 2 1879
Islington, Middlesex VIEW
WELSH, Kate Daughter Single F 0 1881
Islington, Middlesex VIEW
Piece: 248
Folio: 18
Page: 29
Registration District: Islington
Civil Parish: Islington
Municipal Borough:
Address: 29, Hampden Rd, Islington
County: London, Middlesex



Regards Vera

alviegal

alviegal Report 4 Aug 2012 21:46

1911 for them Vera. I think you may have the right person.


1911 census transcription details for: 8 Greese Street W
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National Archive Reference:

RG14PN535 RG78PN18 RD7 SD1 ED20 SN132
Reg. District: St Marylebone
Sub District: All Souls
Parish: St Marylebone
Enum. District: 20
Address: 8 Greese Street W
County: London
Name Relation Condition/
Yrs married Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born
WELSH, William Head Married M 39 1872 Tinsmith Labourer London St Pancras
WELSH, Mary Wife Married
19 years F 37 1874 Tailoress London St Pancras
WELSH, Mary Daughter Single F 18 1893 Brewery Factory London St Pancras
WELSH, Alfred Son Single M 17 1894 Labourer No Work London St Pancras
WELSH, Annie Daughter Single F 12 1899 School London St Pancras
WELSH, Kate Daughter Single F 10 1901 School London St Pancras
WELSH, Edith Son Single F 8 1903 School London Marylebone
WELSH, Ellen Daughter Single F 5 1906 School London Marylebone


Liz

Vera

Vera Report 4 Aug 2012 21:48

Thanks Liz...we both agree!!

Regards Vera

Vera

Vera Report 4 Aug 2012 21:58

?????
William Welsh
Date of Trial: 6 Apr 1891
Trial Year: 1891
Location of Trial: London, England
Sentence: Acquittal
Crime: See Image...... Larceny from person and receiving
Date of Execution or Release: See Image


The date for the census is the 5th April 1891 his trial was on the 6th.....If this is him he was acquitted ?????

Regards Vera

alviegal

alviegal Report 4 Aug 2012 22:10

Perhaps he was kept in custody the night before, that is why he is in prison.

Her Majestys Prison Holloway, Parkhurst Road

Vera

Vera Report 4 Aug 2012 22:13

Looks like that might be the case.

Regards Vera

Vera

Vera Report 4 Aug 2012 22:31

Caroline,
At least yours was acquitted ....mine wasn't :-)

Regards Vera

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 4 Aug 2012 22:59

Connected?

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/ancestors/thread/1307305

Caroline

Caroline Report 12 Aug 2012 20:06

That's fantastic info!

Many thanks,

Caroline