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Philip

Philip Report 28 Jan 2008 00:53

Ive got to take it all in and the bits about stone artists are really an eye opener that part is a shock it gives me so many leads .
Phil

Lewella

Lewella Report 28 Jan 2008 00:52

Don't forget to get birth and marriage certificates to back up all of your information.

You can do this online at www.gro.gov.uk

The certificates cost 7 pounds each and they take a couple of weeks to be mailed to you.

Lewella

Lewella Report 28 Jan 2008 00:51

Just have to know how and where to look. I have a subscription to Ancestry Uk, but you can get information from a couple of free sites

www.freebmd.org.uk and
www.familysearch.org

Philip

Philip Report 28 Jan 2008 00:51

Thanks so much ill carry on in my snail mode way thanks again

Phil

Philip

Philip Report 28 Jan 2008 00:49

i dont know what to say or how you ,ve got all this in such a short time

Lewella

Lewella Report 28 Jan 2008 00:47

Do you want more?

Lewella

Lewella Report 28 Jan 2008 00:46

1871 England Census
about Chas Edw Knox
Name: Chas Edw Knox
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1852
Relation: Boarder
Gender: Male
Where born: Liverpool, Lancashire, England

Civil Parish: Manchester
Ecclesiastical parish: St Peter
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England

Registration district: Manchester
Sub-registration district: Deansgate
ED, institution, or vessel: 21
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 217
Household Members:
Name Age
George Forbes Forbes 19
Jane Brindley Forbes 39
Mary Forbes 53
Mary Ann B Forbes 5
Stephen Brindley Forbes 1
William Forbes 54
Chas Edw Knox 19
Joseph Shone 22

Philip

Philip Report 28 Jan 2008 00:45

Im so impressed how can i thank you

Philip

Philip Report 28 Jan 2008 00:44

Youll finish my family history bye one oclock
Phil

Lewella

Lewella Report 28 Jan 2008 00:44

England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index: 1837-1983
about Charles Edward Knox
Name: Charles Edward Knox to Elizabeth Birkett
Year of Registration: 1872
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar
District: Manchester (1837-1924)
County: Lancashire
Volume: 8d
Page: 427

Lewella

Lewella Report 28 Jan 2008 00:39

Wooohoo, I'm on a roll, pmsl

Lewella

Lewella Report 28 Jan 2008 00:38

1881 England Census
about Patrick Higgins
Name: Patrick Higgins
Age: 32
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1849
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Mary
Gender: Male
Where born: Ballymoat Sligo

Civil Parish: Salford
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England

Street address: 44 Essex St
Condition as to marriage: Married
Occupation: Laborer

Registration district: Salford
Sub-registration district: Regent Road
ED, institution, or vessel: 14
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Mary Higgins 27
Mary Higgins 2
Patrick Higgins 32

Philip

Philip Report 28 Jan 2008 00:38

And thanks again,
Phil

Lewella

Lewella Report 28 Jan 2008 00:35

1881 England Census
about Charles Knox
Name: Charles Knox
Age: 29
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1852
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth
Gender: Male
Where born: Liverpool, Lancashire, England

Civil Parish: Salford
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England

Street address: 10 New Cambridge St
Condition as to marriage: Married
Occupation: Stone Engraver (Engraver Artist)

Registration district: Salford
Sub-registration district: Regent Road
ED, institution, or vessel: 61
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Annie Knox 4
Charles Knox 29
Charles Knox 2
Clara Knox 6
Elizabeth Knox 30
James Knox 8
William Knox

Lewella

Lewella Report 28 Jan 2008 00:32

1891 England Census
about Jane Higgins
Name: Jane Higgins
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1883
Relation: Daughter
Father's Name: Patrick
Mother's Name: Mary
Gender: Female
Where born: Salford, Lancashire, England

Civil Parish: Warrington
Ecclesiastical parish: St Elphin
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England


Registration district: Warrington
Sub-registration district: Warrington
ED, institution, or vessel: 37
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Ann Higgins 6
Jane Higgins 8
Mary Higgins 32
Patrick Higgins 46 (Sligo Ireland)
Patrick Higgins 2
Thomas Higgins 49 (noted as boarder, Sligo Ireland, probably Patrick's brother)

Lewella

Lewella Report 28 Jan 2008 00:30

1891 England Census
about Charles Knox
Name: Charles Knox
Age: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1879
Relation: Son
Father's Name: Charles E
Mother's Name: Elizabeth
Gender: Male
Where born: Salford, Lancashire, England

Civil Parish: Salford
Ecclesiastical parish: Stowell Memorial
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England

Registration district: Salford
Sub-registration district: Regent Road
ED, institution, or vessel: 55
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
John Birkett 80 (father of Elizabeth Knox)
Annie Knox 14
Charles Knox 12
Charles E Knox 39 (stone mason, Liverpool)
Clara Knox 16
Elizabeth Knox 39 (born Ardwick)
James Knox 18
Robert Knox 9
William B Knox 10

Philip

Philip Report 28 Jan 2008 00:29

Thanks Lewella That is a ooooooooh i i i thanks so much thats made my night

Lewella

Lewella Report 28 Jan 2008 00:27

Oooo, this one is a possible and look who Charles is boarding with!

1901 England Census
about Charles Knox
Name: Charles Knox
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1879
Relation: Boarder
Gender: Male
Where born: Salford, Lancashire, England

Civil Parish: Salford
Ecclesiastical parish: Ordsall in Salford St Clement
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England

Street address: 86 Granville Street
Occupation: Tobacco shop assistant

Registration district: Salford
Sub-registration district: Regent Road
ED, institution, or vessel: 29
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 259
Household Members:
Name Age
Annie Higgins 17
Jane Higgins 19
Mary Higgins 45
Mary Higgins 9
Patrick Higgins 12
Charles Knox 22

All borrn in Salford

Lewella

Lewella Report 28 Jan 2008 00:24

You'll need to purchase the marriage certificate to obtain ages and their fathers' details:

England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index: 1837-1983
about Charles Knox
Name: Charles Knox to Jane Higgins (note Joanna)
Year of Registration: 1901
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
District: Salford
County: Greater Manchester, Lancashire
Volume: 8d
Page: 237

Philip

Philip Report 28 Jan 2008 00:16

Hi im trying to fing relatives or any information on my Great Granfather Charles Knox who married Joanna Higgins in Salford around 1901- 1902 ,i like to find where they were both born and if i could find names of Charles Siblings.

Cheers Phil