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    Default Mary Jane/Ann Fenwick

    I am looking for

    Mary Jane Fenwick (Other census records show her as Mary Anne Fenwick.
    Born 1845-1850 possibly in south shields or Newcastle died 10 May 1918 Kensington London
    Lived in London Predominately at 29 Palace Gate and at Oak Villa Kingston on Thames.

    She has 7 children (the first in 1869 the last in 1881) with Fredrick Greatorex they were not married and she called her self Mrs Graham -

    They finally married in Newcastle in 1893.

    The only clew we have is

    While cleaning out old boxes, I came across my grandfathers favorite book from when he was a child – “Handley Cross” by Robert Smith Surtees. I find that Surtees married Elizabeth Jane Fenwick daughter of Addison Fenwick of Bishopwearmouth.

    Other members of the family also have the same book so there seems to be some connection.

    If any one has any input it would be appreciated

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    Welcome to the British-Genealogy forums grahambcl
    I have given your post a thread of its own in the Northumberland forum. That way it may generate more interest from our friendly and knowledgeable members
    Its title is Mary Jane/Anne Fenwick

    Christina

    Added: She married as Mary Jane Fenwick. Is this the maiden name on any of the children's birth certificates?
    Do you have the marriage certificate?
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    This is Mary Jane's probate
    Mary Jane Greatorex 29 Palace Gate Kensington Middlesex, Widow, dies 10 may 1918, probate London 27 June to
    George Walford Graham, major HM army.
    Effects 1960 pounds 2 shillings and 5 pennies.

    Is George a son? I see he married in 1903, age 29, and gave his father's name as Frederick Graham,
    gentleman.


    Births Dec 1/4 1873
    George Waford Graham registration distict - Blean vol 2a page 732


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    Quote Originally Posted by grahambcl View Post
    The only clue we have is

    While cleaning out old boxes, I came across my grandfathers favorite book from when he was a child – “Handley Cross” by Robert Smith Surtees. I find that Surtees married Elizabeth Jane Fenwick daughter of Addison Fenwick of Bishopwearmouth.
    Addison Fenwick and wife Ann nee Robson are living in Bishop Wearmouth, Durham in the 1841 census but in the column headed Born in County? for Ann it says 'yes' but for Addison it says 'NO'
    HO107 piece 309 book 4 folio 11 page 17

    This looks like his baptism
    Addison Fenwick
    Christened - 25 Aug 1774 at Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Father - George Fenwick

    It may be just as well to ignore a possiblel ink with Addison at this time and concentrate on finding the correct Mary Jane. You have worked your way back form yourself, parents, grandparents, great grandparents etc to determine that Mary Jane Fenwick/Graham is definitely your ancestor? which of her children is your line?
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    While cleaning out old boxes, I came across my grandfathers favorite book from when he was a child – “Handley Cross” by Robert Smith Surtees. I find that Surtees married Elizabeth Jane Fenwick daughter of Addison Fenwick of Bishopwearmouth.
    Perhaps there's a connection to this couple.

    George Fenwick Age 28, married Frances Alice Surtees, Age 18
    07 Nov 1839, Medomsley, Durham, England

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    Christina, have you found Mary Jane on censuses, I'm struggling to locate her.

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    Quote Originally Posted by almach View Post
    Christina, have you found Mary Jane on censuses, I'm struggling to locate her.
    I've got her now in 1881. She says born South Shields.

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    Hi almach
    I struggled too earlier this morning then got interrupted when OH tried to chop off his finger with the drop saw and we ended up in emergency!

    1871 RG10974/78/21
    Oxford street Whitstable
    Mary Grayham 24 Shiels
    Frederick 1 Whitstable
    Charles 5 months Whitstable
    Charlotte Wather 28 nurse
    Ann Wall 20 servant
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    Oh dear, poor OH, I hope he's OK now.

    Thanks for census

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    George Walford and wife and children were in Ireland in 1911
    house 2 in Castletreasure, Douglas, Cork
    George Walford Graham, 37 Barrister not in practice, Capt, Cork R G R A
    Agnes Maud wife 31
    Roderick son 6 born England

    Plus servants

    I am still trying to get my head around the Greatorex/Graham bit.
    Haven't looked for Frederick yet.

    Christina

    Added: He is all stitched up and having a nap. Trouble is these are never clean cuts but mince the flesh a bit however he did miss the bone this time.
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