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G/day Gwyneth, As far as we know there was no address on his marriage certificate, as for him being a local we don't think he was. A lovely member from Genes went to the records centre and looked for us. Tim in Oz

What address does George the PC give on his marriage certificate? Was he local or did they marry in Cobham because it was his wife's home area?

G/day, Thank you for your tips Nell and Brenda, I'm just at my wits end trying to find out what happened to him. just don't know where to look for him now. Have a great day. Tim in Oz

Hi Tim If George was living in Cobham, then he is unlikely to have been in the Metropolitan Police. He would probably have worked for Surrey police. I don't think any records are online, but this link should tell you a bit more: http://www.surrey.police.uk/aboutus_history_item.asp?artid=1106

G'Day Timothy! Re: police records. The National Archives, which has the Met Police records, says: 'Records of other police forces, except the Royal Irish Constabulary, are not public records. Those which survive are held either by the appropriate local record office or the force itself.' For info on the Royal Artillery, I suggest you try googling, but I doubt if the personal info will be online. nell

G/day, Thank you all again for your assistance in trying to locate George Rusby b1850. A question for all good people is there anyway of accessing Military and Police records. Have a great day. Tim in Oz

Sorry, Tim, can't find him on 1881. Have tried just searching for George, with birth year and place. Only found up to 1871, but can't find death in Surrey(Epsom)/Lincoln (Louth)

G/day Christine, Thank you for your help, we can't find George in the 1881 census either. Tim in Oz

Right, with that vital piece of info, what about this one 1861 England Census Charles Rushby abt 1858 Fulstow, Lincolnshire, England Son Fulstow Lincolnshire Charlotte Rushby abt 1828 Fulstow, Lincolnshire, England Wife Fulstow Lincolnshire >>George Rushby abt 1826 Fulstow, Lincolnshire, England Head Fulstow Lincolnshire >>George Rushby abt 1850 Fulstow, Lincolnshire, England Son Fulstow Lincolnshire John Rushby abt 1852 Fulstow, Lincolnshire, England Son Fulstow Lincolnshire Mary J Rushby abt 1854 Fulstow, Lincolnshire, England Daughter Fulstow Lincolnshire which takes us back to George Rushby in the Royal Artillery in 1871

George is not with his brother John either 1871 England Census Match Quality Name Estimated Birth Year Birthplace John Rushby abt 1848 Sturton, Lincolnshire, England Head Brightside Bierlow Yorkshire Mary Rushby abt 1839 Hexby, Lincolnshire, England Wife Brightside Bierlow Yorkshire Spencer Smith abt 1849 Stow, Lincolnshire, England Lodger Brightside Bierlow Yorkshire Tim Just seen that your George's father was also George - hmm, have we been chasing the wrong George?????

G/day to you all, Sorry we did'nt get back to you earlier but with the 7 hour time difference we were late night shopping. On the copy of George Rushby b1850 marriage certificate it says his father was also George Rushby his occupation General Dealer. it's all very mysterious did he two wives at the same time. Kay you mentioned the police archives are they on line and can the public view them, do you know how to access them please. We a appreciate every one that is helping to locate him. A big thank you to you all. Tim in Oz

Well done Gwyneth for finding Mrs R. 1861!!! for George (still no 1871) Sarah Needham abt 1788 Cammeringham, Lincolnshire, England Lodger Sturton Lincolnshire Ann Rushby abt 1826 Besthorpe, Nottinghamshire, England Mar Sturton Lincolnshire Ann Rushby abt 1861 Sturton, Lincolnshire, England Daughter Sturton Lincolnshire >>George Rushby abt 1850 Sturton, Lincolnshire, England Son Sturton Lincolnshire John Rushby abt 1848 Sturton, Lincolnshire, England Son Sturton Lincolnshire Richard Rushby abt 1855 Sturton, Lincolnshire, England Son Sturton Lincolnshire William Rushby abt 1820 Sturton, Lincolnshire, England Mar Sturton Lincolnshire *************************************************** Parents in 1871, George not there Albert Rushby abt 1869 Sturton, Lincolnshire, England Son Sturton Lincolnshire Ann Rushby abt 1826 Besthorpe, Nottinghamshire, England Wife Sturton Lincolnshire Ann Rushby abt 1861 Sturton, Lincolnshire, England Daughter Sturton Lincolnshire William Rushby abt 1820 Sturton, Lincolnshire, England Head Sturton Lincolnshire William Rushby abt 1867 Sturton, Lincolnshire, England Son Sturton Lincolnshire ***************************************************

Found her in 1901, widow, with son Thomas a house painter, still in Cobham, but agree that family is elusive in 1891.

Nor me. In 1881 Elizabeth has a baby son, Thomas with her( was George the father though?) In 1891 she is shown as a widow., indexed RUSHBEY

Still can't see him in 1871 though

Did he leave/divorce Elizabeth I wonder? Are we talking about the right man? Will have to wait for Tim in Oz. to wake and see what he makes of all this.

In 1891 his wife is Lucy, he's a private detective, living in Sheffield. No children. 1901, in Sheffield, still with Lucy. Now he's an Steel and Iron Works Detective

Just what I was thinking too! Who is the wife of the George in Sheffield, 1881, I wonder?

Gwyneth Looking at map the 2 places are miles apart, so looks like it's back to the hunt again. I thought he might have joined the constabulary after leaving the military - there I go, jumping to conclusions again! UPDATE: Can't be him - on 1861 there are 2 George Rushby born 1850 in Furstow and Sturton

Christine That George looked the most likely out of the ones listed, I thought. I don't know Lincolnshire place names to know whether this 1871 George and the one I found in 1881 could be the same person.