Dumb Question

[wenfri]

Been looking on the free bmd for Robert Bowey

I know he was born (baptized) Oct 16, 1820

Married Barbara Carr April 10th, 1842 @ Felton

Remarried in 1879

My Question is how do know which one to choose??

Their are about a dozen or so Robert Bowey's after 1880 that have died.

How on earth does one go about figuring out the proper one??

Search the FreeCen page and can't locate him at all.

Any suggestions??

Wendy

[carolchipp]

At that date there should be an age on the free bmd records which might give you a clue - and possibly a location. When do you last have him on a census record?
Carol

[Neil Wilson]

Hi Wendy
It's not dumb but a question of elimination.
Fenton - is that the one in Northumberland?
If so, disregard those out of the area (a starting point, although he might have moved)
So, have many are left.
Search other sources, census records to see where he was living, start at 1851 and work forward, build up a picture.
Did he remarry? Have you proof that he is your man?
Can you find the death of Barabra?

Sorry this is all questions, do it is the picture of his life you are building.
Let us know what you find, then one of us might be able to help further.

[carolchipp]

Still alive in the 1891 by the looks of it, so later than that.

[carolchipp]

What about Robert Bowey died Morpeth June quarter 1901 aged 81

Carol

[wenfri]

As for Robert's Birth I get this

ERROR: Year must be between 1837 and 1983

AS he was born 1820

Tried the Free census and couldn't locate him at all

Located one in the 1861 census but not the correct Robert. Children's names are all wrong

Yes he remarried in 1879 to Ann Hogg

Robert Bowey died Morpeth June quarter 1901 aged 81

I believe this is the one I am looking for.

Wendy

[carolchipp]

As for Robert's Birth I get this

ERROR: Year must be between 1837 and 1983

AS he was born 1820

Tried the Free census and couldn't locate him at all

Located one in the 1861 census but not the correct Robert. Children's names are all wrong

Yes he remarried in 1879 to Ann Hogg


I believe this is the one I am looking for.

Wendy

Hi Wendy,
Is this your Robert on the 1861, losing a couple of years off his age.
Ref. - - 9/3874, 51 , page 5 (in care of TNA, Crown Copyright)
Living at West Thirston, Bedlington, Morpeth
Robert 39 Mason
Barbara 38
Mary 11
Eleanor 9
Barbara 6

If so, he's on all census from 1861 to 1891.This one has a second wife called Annie. If you can't find him, let us know and we can post refs.
Carol

[wenfri]

Carol

If so, he's on all census from 1861 to 1891.This one has a second wife called Annie. If you can't find him, let us know and we can post refs.

Yes please post the refs for me.

I was searching on freecen and no idea why he doesn't show up

Wendy

[Mutley]

Carol



Yes please post the refs for me.

I was searching on freecen and no idea why he doesn't show up

Wendy

Have you checked Freecen to find out if Morpeth has been transcribed yet?
I think Northumberland only has the 1861 census so far.

[wenfri]

Have you checked Freecen to find out if Morpeth has been transcribed yet?

IS that the County??

Wendy