CHESHIRE ANCESTOR LOOK UP

[sasthomas]

Hi

Can anyone help with information or look up a RICHARD GILGRASS Born about 1823 in WHITLEY CHESHIRE

The family name appears as Gilchrist in later records - I have found him in the 1851 Census aged 28 living in St Helens and found his marriage -1847 in Warington - and his death in 1859 - but nothing else!

Why can't I find him in the 1841 Census?

Has anyone an idea of where to look? - What parish records to search?
What Cheshire resources or web sites may help find him?

Sheila :confused:

[Jan1954]

Hello Sheila,

Do you have Richard's marriage certificate? If so, it should name his father, which would provide another name to search for.

I have not been able to find a suitable Richard thus far. :(

[sasthomas]

Hi Jan

Thanks for replying - I don't have fathers name - Was hoping I could find this from Parish transcripts but had no luck so far

I know Richard was married in Warrington -St Elphin - (April May June Quarter) 1847 to Elizabeth Gerrard - I searched St Elphins Parish Records but they seem to stop at 1833! - Has any further work been done or is it available on CD etc?

Sheila

[michaelpipe]

According to the Cheshire Records office in Chester, they have all post 1837 records of civil registration.

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What information will I find?

* Since 1st July 1837, all births, marriages and deaths in England and Wales have been recorded - at least in theory - by local Registrars.
* The information is recorded in civil registers and includes names, dates, addresses and occupations. Birth certificates usually include the names of both parents and the mother’s maiden name. Marriage certificates usually give the name of the bride’s and groom’s fathers and their occupations.
* These records are kept in local offices, but, every quarter, Registrars send copies to the Registrar-General.

Where can I get a certificate?

* If you know that a birth, marriage or death occurred in a particular registration district you can contact the particular register office either for a certificate if you have precise details, or for an appointment to conduct a search of the indexes, for up to six hours on any one day. It may take a few days to arrange a search owing to limited accommodation. There is a fee for this service. Copy certificates are cheaper from the local Registrar than from the GRO postal applications service.

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Michael