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1851 Census look-up Wolverhampton please

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Sylvia

Sylvia Report 1 Sep 2012 22:45

Seeking Matthew Stringer b.1804 married to Mary. Probably born Staffordshire.
Hoping to sort out Stringer family.
Thanks,
Sylvia

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 1 Sep 2012 22:49

1851 ?
Name: Matthew Sherpe
[Matthew Stringer]
Age: 47
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1804
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Mary Sherpe
Gender: M (Male)
Where born: Alveley, Shropshire, England

Civil parish: Kinver
County/Island: Staffordshire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability: View image

Registration district: Wolverhampton
Sub-registration district: Tettenhall
ED, institution, or vessel: 3f
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 72
Piece: 2017
Folio: 345
Page Number: 25
Household Members: Name Age
Matthew Sherpe 47
Mary Sherpe 38 - Claverley
Jane Sherpe 11
William Sherpe 7
Thomas Sherpe 3


Children all listed as born Kinver

Class: HO107; Piece: 2017; Folio: 345; Page: 25; GSU roll: 87420.

alviegal

alviegal Report 1 Sep 2012 22:54

Fmp's version, just to confirm.


1851 census transcription details for: The New Farm, Kinver
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National Archive Reference:
RG number: HO107
Piece: 2017
Folio: 345
Page: 25
Reg. District: Wolverhampton
Sub District: Kinfare
Parish: Kinver
Enum. District: 3F
Ecclesiastical District:
City/Municipal Borough:
Address: The New Farm, Kinver
County: Staffordshire
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation , Disability Where Born
STRINGER, Matthew Head Married M 47 1804 F Labr
Alveley, Salop
STRINGER, Mary Wife Married F 38 1813
Claverley, Salop
STRINGER, Jane Daughter F 11 1840 Scholar
Kinver, Staffordshire
STRINGER, William Son M 7 1844 Scholar
Kinver, Staffordshire
STRINGER, Thomas Son M 3 1848
Kinver, Staffordshire


and

1841 census transcription details for: Heath Barn, Kinfare
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National Archive Reference:
RG number: HO107
Piece: 1002
Book/Folio: 9/21
Page: 7
Reg. District: Wolverhampton & Seisdon
Sub District: Kinfare
Parish: Kinfare
Enum. District:
Ecclesiastical District:
City/Municipal Borough:
Address: Heath Barn, Kinfare
County: Staffordshire
Name Relation Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born
STRINGER, Mathew M 30 1811
STRINGER, Mary F 25 1816
STRINGER, Jane F 2 1839 Staffordshire
STRINGER, John M 0 (2 weeks) 1841 Staffordshire

Michele

Michele Report 2 Sep 2012 01:58


1861 England Census about Mary A Stringer
Name: Mary A Stringer
Age: 47
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1814
Relation: Head
Gender: Female
Where born: Claverley, Shropshire, England

Civil parish: Kingswinford
Ecclesiastical parish: Quarry Bank
County/Island: Staffordshire
Country: England


Registration district: Stourbridge
Sub-registration district: Kingswinford
ED, institution, or vessel: 32
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 131
Piece: 2074
Folio: 71
Page Number: 25
Household Members:
Name Age
Mary A Stringer 47
William Stringer 16
Thomas Stringer 13
Joseph Stringer 8

Michele

Michele Report 2 Sep 2012 02:01


England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1915 about Matthew Stringer
Name: Matthew Stringer
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1857
Registration district: Stourbridge
Inferred County: Worcestershire
Volume: 6c
Page: 117

Michele

Michele Report 2 Sep 2012 02:03


1871 England Census about Joseph Stringer
Name: Joseph Stringer
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853
Relation: Wife Son (Ambiguous)
Gender: Male
Where born: Kinver, Staffordshire, England
Civil parish: Kingswinford
Ecclesiastical parish: Quarry Bank
Town: Quarry Bank
County/Island: Staffordshire
Country: England
Registration district: Stourbridge
Sub-registration district: Kingswinford
ED, institution, or vessel: 44
Household schedule number: 178
Piece: 3030
Folio: 96
Page Number: 37
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Priest 65
Mary Priest 58
Joseph Stringer 18

Michele

Michele Report 2 Sep 2012 02:04

Surname First name(s) District Vol Page
Marriages Jun 1862 (>99%)
Astley William Dudley 6c 59
Priest Joseph Dudley 6c 59
Southall Sarah Ann Dudley 6c 59
Stringer Mary Ann Dudley 6c 59

Michele

Michele Report 2 Sep 2012 02:41



groom's name: Matthew Stringer
bride's name: Mary Pierce
marriage date: 11 Nov 1838
marriage place: Kingswinford, Stafford, England
indexing project (batch) number: M01234-5
system origin: England-EASy
source film number: 1470765

Sylvia

Sylvia Report 2 Sep 2012 07:23

Many thanks for info. Any chance of finding out who Mathews parents were
Trying to find out who was who in Kinver.
Most of occupation of men seem to be Nailers. wondering if there was a factory or foundry around Kinver. anyone know?
Thanks again, Your help is invaluable.

BeverleyW

BeverleyW Report 2 Sep 2012 09:13

??

Name: Matthew Stringer
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 10 Jun 1810
Baptism/Christening Place: ALVELEY,SHROPSHIRE,ENGLAND
Birth Date: 07 May 1810
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: John Stringer
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Jane


Siblings:

Name: Henry Stringer
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 19 Mar 1805
Baptism/Christening Place: ALVELEY,SHROPSHIRE,ENGLAND
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: John Stringer
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Jane

Name: John Stringer
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 20 Jun 1803
Baptism/Christening Place: ALVELEY,SHROPSHIRE,ENGLAND
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: John Stringer
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Jane

Name: Willm Stringer
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 11 Jan 1801
Baptism/Christening Place: ALVELEY,SHROPSHIRE,ENGLAND
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: John Stringer
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Jane

BeverleyW

BeverleyW Report 2 Sep 2012 09:15

Marriage of parents?

Groom's Name: John Stringer
Groom's Birth Date:
Groom's Birthplace:
Groom's Age:
Bride's Name: Jane Hodgkiss
Bride's Birth Date:
Bride's Birthplace:
Bride's Age:
Marriage Date: 12 Nov 1799
Marriage Place: Alveley, Shropshire, England
Groom's Father's Name:
Groom's Mother's Name:
Bride's Father's Name:
Bride's Mother's Name:

Sylvia

Sylvia Report 2 Sep 2012 10:34

Thanks BeverleyW, Think I'll quit on this family. Too many settled in Kinver with same children's names. Many thanks