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Your very welcome - wish we could have solved it. Cheers Chris

Hi Chris, A bit of a longshot. I dont think so. I reckon I need access to 1911 Census and that would probably solve it when its widely available especially as I know the names of the younger children born after my Grandmother. Nancy, Susie (Susan) and Frank. Anyway, thanks a lot for your time Chris. It is much appreciated. Den

One last try (I promise) it's called clutching at straws . I have found a Walter aged 25 who was born in Kent Erith Living in Bermondsey London with Margaret 25 and little Walter 9 months. Could he possibly have taken them home to Kent afterwards? Cheers Chris

I dont think its likely. My father thinks 1896 or 1897 . Cant be sure though. I dont think there were older children than him though.

Could young Walter have been born in 1901 perhaps and not on the census? Chris

Hi Chris. No, the other children would have been younger although my grandmother - one of the children was born in Headcorn in 1902. I only know for sure that she had an older brother Walter and two younger sisters and that her fathers name was Walter. I know she was raised at a farmhouse which Geoff has confirmed is at West Malling. - Den

Forgot to mention Childrens names. With Walter 9 was Millicent 19 - Ethel 10 - Charlie 21 - Daisy 11 - Mabel 8 - Albert 17. Frederick is 42 , Frances 44. Any use? Chris

Think I may have found them. Could Walter senior have had a second name Frederick that he could have been under in the 1901 census? I have found a family in Headcorn. Let me know. Cheers Chris

Yeah thanks Geoff. Still dont think Ive located the right family though unfortunately. The other childrens names dont fit althouh the general area seems to be right.

Eden Farm Lane is very close to West Malling station - find it on www.streetmap.*co.uk (remove *)

O.K. Not to worry Chris. Thanks again

Not a pain at all Dennis - just wish I could help, but I'm afraid I don't have access to 1891. Just hope someone is looking who does. Cheers Chris

Chris, Not sure - but my Grandmother was raised at a farm - Eden Farm - somewhere in the Malling Area near Maidstone so he may have been involved in Agriculture. Do you have access to 1891 Census? Maybe that will shed some light? Sorry Chris - hope Im not being a pain!!

Do you know what Walter did for a living please? Chris

Thanks Chris. I dont think its the right family now because I know the young Walter had a brother John and 2 sisters (born after 1901) although the area is right. My father told me that Walter seniors wife had a name which begins with 'S' and it was unusual! Guess I have more searching to do!! Appreciate your efforts Chris. Regards, Den

Hi Dennis - The family consists of:- Walter Chambers 32 Born Kent Langley Living Leeds Kent Anna " 34 " Kent Sutton Vallance " " Children all born Kent Boxley Walter 7 - Harriet 5 - Annie 3 - William 1 Hope this helps - Cheers Chris OH I can see I'll have to be quicker!!:)))

Thanks Geoff, Im not sure if these are the right ones as other childrens names are wrong but thanks anyway Den.

This was the only female of the right age living in Leeds (on same census page as Walter 32) Anna Chambers 34 Kent Sutton Vallance Kent Leeds also (on same page) Walter 7 Harriet 5 Annie 3 William 1 all children born Boxley

Chris - thanks. yes possibly although not 100% certain. If you can find the family there may be another son John and Walters wife may have had an unusual name (possibly Spanish). These are my great grandparents I am trying to find information about. Thanks again Chris

The only thing I can find is Walter Chambers aged 7 Born Kent Boxley Living Leeds Kent with 32 yrs Walter Chambers born Kent Langley Living Leeds Kent. Before I try to find the family, could this be the one? Cheers Chris