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Does anyone know how I can find which John Smith from amongst the many which will give me a lead to tracing ancestors. I know he married Rachel Rawlings 1912 Long Ashton and they had a daughter 1913 called Minnie. I am led to believe that they were romany gypsies. Any help appreciated.

Hi Ruth.
First question - do you have his marriage cert?
Jan

A copy of his marriage cert should show his age and his fathers name and occupation(if known). You might then be able to find him in 1911 census.

Surname First name(s) Spouse District Vol Page

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Marriages Jun 1912 (>99%)
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Rawlings Rachel M Smith Long Ashton 5c 1401
Smith John Rawlings Long Ashton 5c 1401


Andy

No I havent yet got marriage cert, I was hoping to trace something without having to get certificate. I have traced the Rawlings family easily but Smith giving me a problem. I have some of the Smith family which relatives seem to have heard of as Aunts and Uncles but none tie up with a John.

With this name I don't see what choice you have unfortunately!
Just check nobody else has them by using search box above.
Jan

Was Rachel the one born Yatton? If so, just hang onto this for future ref. But you do need the marriage cert r4eally.


1911 England Census
Name: John Smith
Age in 1911: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1888
Relation to Head: Son
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Westley, Wiltshire, England
Civil parish: Yatton Keynell
County/Island: Wiltshire
Country: England
Street Address: Summer Lane, Castle Combe
Marital Status: Single
Occupation: Assistant Colt Breaker
Registration district: Chippenham
Registration District Number: 243
Sub-registration district: Castle Combe

William Smith 46
Mary Smith 50
John Smith 23
Frank Smith 19
Ellen Smith 16
Joseph Smith 13
Blanch Smith 11
Bert Smith 9
Amy Smith 8
Morice Smith 4
Alfred Smith 40

Several trees on Ancestry, but no details for John's parents.

Andy

Thanks Ive noted all the above. I do know family dealt with horses and were licenced Hawkers. Later some of the relatives lived in a carriage near Bampton, but also were around Bath and Marshfield which is close to Castle Combe. There daughter Minnie celebrated 2 differant dates for her birthday as records were a bit iffy when she became a pensioner we know family were romany gypsies.

Well, there is a horse connection with the above family obviously, but no notion of them being travellers.
Get the marriage cert, then let us know what you find.
Good luck!
jan