Stuman
31-08-2005, 10:14 AM
I have a THOMAS GODWIN who is proving difficult to tie down. I need some fresh thoughts.
1868 THOMAS GODWIN age 25 married ELIZA BARNES at register office in Medway (Chatham) father WILLIAM - platelayer THOMAS is an engine driver.
1871 THOMAS, ELIZA & ELIZA(1) living Poplar London he is described as age 26 from Bradford Yorks
1881 (IGI Census) THOMAS, ELIZA & Family living West Ham he is described as age 26 (again!!) from Leeds Yorks engine Driver
Tried for birth certificate - No GODWINS in Yorks around then. 2 THOMAS GOODWINs in Rotherham But fathers were not WILLIAM so I did not get the certs.
Have not found him on 1861 census in Medway but around then railways were being built all over the place so could be almost anywhere. Also not found in 1891 in West Ham.
I am now looking for inspiration.
1868 THOMAS GODWIN age 25 married ELIZA BARNES at register office in Medway (Chatham) father WILLIAM - platelayer THOMAS is an engine driver.
1871 THOMAS, ELIZA & ELIZA(1) living Poplar London he is described as age 26 from Bradford Yorks
1881 (IGI Census) THOMAS, ELIZA & Family living West Ham he is described as age 26 (again!!) from Leeds Yorks engine Driver
Tried for birth certificate - No GODWINS in Yorks around then. 2 THOMAS GOODWINs in Rotherham But fathers were not WILLIAM so I did not get the certs.
Have not found him on 1861 census in Medway but around then railways were being built all over the place so could be almost anywhere. Also not found in 1891 in West Ham.
I am now looking for inspiration.