Capewells in Bilston

[Dolly]

I have got a major brick wall. Details from censuses 1851 to 1891 are as follows:
Edwin Capewell born circa 1839 to 1841 Bilston, I began to suspect that his mother might not be married and found a christening in Bilston 18 July 1836 of Eli Capewell unmarried mother Sarah Capewell.

In 1851 There are 3 Capewells born in Bilston, Eliza, Eli and Edwin, none of them appear in 1841
Eliza's YOB is circa 1833 and she lives in Bilston in 1851 (is a visitor)
Eli lives in St James district Wolverhampton and is an apprentice, spelt Ely
Edwin is living in Wednesfield and is also shown as an apprentice

On Edwin's marriage certificate he states his father is Edwin, a labourer.

N.B there is another Edwin Capewell in Birmingham - completely different peron.
Any thoughts from anyone please? Would be so grateful for any help

[apowell]

Hi,

I maybe able to confirm information that you have on the Edwin and Eli Capewell mentioned:

Edwin Capewell born abt 1840 Bilston (whitesmith) married Louisa Simkin 1866 West Bromwich (is this the Edwin you mentioned).

Eli Capewell born abt 1838 Bilston (gunlock filer) married Mary Harper 1859 Tipton.

The above mentioned Edwin and Eli were brothers because Eli's son William H Capewell born 1878 Darleston appears on the 1901 census with Louisa Capewell and family listed nephew.

So Sarah Capewell you mentioned could be the mother of both the above.

This a real long shot but lots of Capewells prior to 1837 on the christening records seem to come from a place called Milwich (near Stone) Staffordshire. Could it be worth checking the parish records for a Edwin or Sarah?

I hope this helps a little.

Regards
Adrian

[Dolly]

Thanks Adrian

I have the 1901 & missed that item, yes edwin married Louisa Simkin

[SallyRogers]

Dolly
I don't know if you are still on the hunt for anymore CAPEWELLS. My EATON family originated from Milwich, Staffs. Back in 1816 one of my grandfathers married a CAPEWELL. They were Anthony EATON and Ann CAPEWELL. If there is any connection it may be so far removed, it's just not very important. If it is of use, I know of one or two CAPEWELL folk who are a couple of generations different than Ann.
Sally,

[Cfairy]

Hello- my relations are also Anthony Eaton and Anne Capewell-through John Eaton their son-can i ask how you are related and if you have details about Anthony or Anne's family-parents and siblings etc.

Thanks!:)