Help please, pinpointing these people. (3) .....

Cathy · Post by **Cathy** » Sat May 13, 2006 7:21 pm

Seeking births, census pre 1881:

William Abson, b.c. 1843 Morley, Nr. Leeds, Yorkshire.
Father Edward, a Bookkeeper.

Emma Woodruff, b.c. 1843 Barnsley, York. Father Michael, a Weaver.

This couple married 1866 Barnsley, York.

They both died 1886 High St., Dodsworth, Barnsley, York.

Any help appreciated.

Post by **Tracey** » Sat May 13, 2006 7:33 pm

Hello Cathy

On freebmd http://freebmd.rootsweb.com - i dont know if you have searched on there or not but there are these maybe,s for a start.

Births Jun 1841
Abson William Leeds 23 3_1

Births Jun 1842
Abson William Leeds 23 464

Births Jun 1843
Woodruff Emma Ecclesfield 22 147

Births Dec 1847
WOODRUFF Emma Ecclesfield 22 132

Do you have a sub to www.ancestry.co.uk or com ? a pay as you go sub for the census may be worth it to find these and some of the others you are looking for on your other posts.

Tracey

Cathy · Post by **Cathy** » Sat May 13, 2006 7:54 pm

Thanks Tracey.
I am not subscribed to any English sites. SP own me.
I am currently waiting for arrival of some English certs., but so difficult to ascertain with not much info on them.
Trying to bring some branches to a close, and have been putting off the English lots.
I may give the site a go when I get back from holiday next week.

Post by **Tracey** » Sat May 13, 2006 8:00 pm

Hi Cathy

I've copped out of researching my English side for a while. Its a very expensive long wait for the wrong certificate to arrive and as you say with not much info included to further the research.

Enjoy your holiday

Tracey

Cathy · Post by **Cathy** » Sat May 13, 2006 8:16 pm

Thanks. My first trip to Ireland. I'm told its much like Scotland, only the rain is warmer.

Post by **Tracey** » Sat May 13, 2006 8:33 pm

Were getting a good sprinkling of that warm rain where i am right now

Never been to Ireland but its on the research list of places to go..........................

Enjoy !

pinkshoes · Post by **pinkshoes** » Sun May 14, 2006 7:42 pm

Hi Cathy - could these be yours?

On 1861 census :

Barnsley
Edward Abson, Head, 53, Dues Collector on Canal, born Yorkshire, Wakefield
Elizabeth Abson, Wife, 55 born Yorkshire, Woolley
William Abson, Son, 19 unmarried (no occupation listed) born Yorkshire, Gildersome
Elisabeth (initial I or J) 14 unmarried, born Yorkshire, Morley

I don't know if a Dues Collector on Canal could translate to "book-keeper"?

If you think that's your William, here they are again in 1871, married by now :

1871 Barnsley :
William, Head, married, 27, Butcher, born York Gildersome
Emma, Wife, 26 born York, Barnsley
Lavinia, Daur, 6 scholar, born York, Barnsley

Let me know what you think and I'll do some more digging.

Best wishes
Pinkshoes

Cathy · Post by **Cathy** » Sun May 14, 2006 10:00 pm

Hi Pinkshoes,
1871 is definitely them. Not too many Lavinias around.
1861 looks good. I am waiting for b.cert. for William as I don't know name of his mother. Please keep digging if you have time.
Many, many thanks.

pinkshoes · Post by **pinkshoes** » Sun May 14, 2006 10:02 pm

Hi Cathy -that's good - at least we're on the right lines. Will keep digging, but won't be that speedy - hang in there.

Pinkshoes

Cathy · Post by **Cathy** » Sun May 14, 2006 11:09 pm

I think I've found Edward 1881

1881 census: Junction Lock, Dearne & Dove Canal, Barnsley, York.
Edward Abson, Head, Marr., age 73, Lock keeper (Inland Nav. Service)
b. Wakefield, York.
Elizabeth, Wife, 77, b. Woolley, York.

A possible marriage under Absom 1838, and possible deaths on freebmd.

I will order these certs. when I have more info, and feel confident its them.