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Help with Philip Edward Parsons

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sebastian

sebastian Report 11 Sep 2012 19:41

Hi, I am trying to find info on my Great great grandfather, Philip Edward PArsons. He was born in Bristol in 1862 to Harriett Ann Erwin and William Parsons. He married Annie Buxton in Bristol in 1883 and had a daughter Florence Henrietta Parsons (b1884). He left Annie and Florence circa 1892 for a forewoman at work. He was a manager of a Hat Factory somewhere near the docks. He may have gone in the Navy as we have a Navy sailors trunk/chest that we believe belonged to him. Any help greatly appreciated
Regards,
Seb

MarieCeleste

MarieCeleste Report 11 Sep 2012 19:43

Just for our reference, is this the correct 1891?

PARSONS, Philip E Head Married M 29 1862 Cap Foreman Bristol
PARSONS, Annie Wife Married F 29 1862 Bristol
PARSONS, Florence H Daughter F 6 1885 Bristol

Piece: 1973 Folio: 8 Page: 9
Registration District: Barton Regis
Civil Parish: St James & St Paul Out
Municipal Borough: Bristol

Address: 46, North Road, St James & St Paul Out, Bristol County: Gloucestershire

sebastian

sebastian Report 11 Sep 2012 19:50

Hi MarieCeleste, yes this is the correct Philip. He was living with Annie's parents Eli and Emily Buxton in 1981

sebastian

sebastian Report 11 Sep 2012 19:50

Sorry 1891

MarieCeleste

MarieCeleste Report 11 Sep 2012 20:28

Not having much joy so far, wonder if he used his new woman's surname?

Can't see any naval records.

sebastian

sebastian Report 11 Sep 2012 20:37

I know it may be a huge long shot. I believe he was still alive in 1913. He is named as the father on his daughters wedding certificate (also in Bristol), and it does not state he is deceased.

Mike *

Mike * Report 11 Sep 2012 20:48

Nearest agewise I can see

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Deaths Dec 1936 -

Parsons Philip - 75 - Wokingham 2c 501

sebastian

sebastian Report 11 Sep 2012 20:57

Hi Mike, if I could find your Philip on a 1901 census in Wokingham it may help shed some light

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 12 Sep 2012 06:52

Seb


His daughter may not have been asked the correct question by the vicar!


If he just asked "what is your father's name?"


then she may not have thought to add ".... but he's dead"




sylvia

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

sebastian

sebastian Report 12 Sep 2012 08:02

That does make sense, she may not have even known if he was alive or dead