To Geoffers From Summer

[Summer]

http://www.british-genealogy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38220

I'm trying to find anything about James Cowey who fathered my GreatX4 Grandfather George Cowey (b.~1809) and he listed James as being a mariner on his wedding certs in 1850 and 1869. I have no other solid info on him but Procat recommended that I ask you about what info the Mechant and Royal Navy keep and what I should be checking? Do they have records or indexes online that I can search? Are they likely to have family recorded?

I haven't been able to find much on "James Cowey, definitely mine", except for a "possibly mine, James Cowey" and we know he married, was a Ship owner in Howard St between 1819-1827 at least and had a child who died in infancy in 1819. The address is interesting as my "known" Cowey lot have been in Howard St for sure.

Appreciate your help!
Cheers,
Summer.

[Summer]

Hi Geoffers,

Further to the forum below, and further to Procat's suggestion that I contact yourself re Merchant Navy matters (being the guru that you are!), I was just wondering if you had any more thoughts re my last post:
"My questions now are centred around the possibility that James and Catherine Cowey are George Cowey's parents and how I can prove/disprove that if I don't find a baptism record for George????
Will James Cowey have any records in the Merchant Navy that would help in this task? Or would they centre around HIS parents?"

http://www.british-genealogy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41243&page=3

I know you've given me a lot of help already, and I'm sorry if I'm being greedy of your time! If you can't, that's OK!
Thanks,
Summer.

[Geoffers]

"My questions now are centred around the possibility that James and Catherine Cowey are George Cowey's parents and how I can prove/disprove that if I don't find a baptism record for George????

If you cannot locate a baptism (have you tried non-conformist recrods?), if George did not marry by licence, if James did not live with George in his old age - then your best bet is if James left a will.


Will James Cowey have any records in the Merchant Navy that would help in this task? Or would they centre around HIS parents?"

Early Merchant Navy records are limited - I've put a link to research guides on your thread - make yourself a cuppa and have a browse as to what is likely to survive.

[Summer]

Cheers!! :)