Thread: William Gigham - Married in Wakefield 1840.

Above ancestor of mine, married in 3rd quarter of 1840 marriage register record reference Vol 22 Page 519., I've found four possible partner's, can anyone guide me as to which is the correct lady?



(A) Mary Chadwick, (B) Hannah Lacey, (C) Martha Reed, (D) Margaret Thompson.



Clue's/help will be greatly appreciated.



Kind Regards,

Dave L

Hi dave,

Have checked 1841 & 1861 Cencus returns without trace, maybe someone can check 1851 returns(I don't have access to these).

Failing that, I'm afraid the only way of finding out for sure is to acquire a copy of the Marriage certificate.



Nanna

Sorry I cant find him either,



Like Nanna says the marriage cert seems to be the only way.

Hi DaveL



Is this them in 1841



Brag Lane End, Wakefield, Yorks HO107/1271/9

William GIGAM - 20 - Lab

Margaret GIGAM - 20



1851 - Bragg Lane, Stanley with Wrenthorpe HO1072326

William GIGALL - 29 - Engine Tenter

Margaret - Wife - 30

Charles - Son - 9

David - Son - 7

Hannah - Dau - 5

Elizabeth - Dau - 3

Sarah - Dau - 2months



1861 - Hygham? Engineers Inn, Barugh RG93448

William GIGGLE - 39 - Engine Driver at Colliery

Margret - Wife - 40

Charles - Son - 18 - Engine Driver at Colliery

David - Son - 16 - Stoker at Colliery

Hannah - Dau - 14

Elizabeth - Dau - 12

William - Son - 8

Sarah Jane - Dau - 5

Margaret - Dau - 3

John - Son - 1



1871 - Higham Common RG10/4647

William GIGGAL - 49 - Engine Tenter

Margret - Wife - 49

William - Son - 18

Sarah J - Dau - 15

Margret - Dau - 12

John - Son - 10



On same sheet David GIGGAL and wife Sarah with 2 daughters and 1 son



1881 Public House Engineers Arms, Barugh - RG11/4605

William GIGGALL - Wid - 59 Licensed Victualler

John - Son - 20

Emma Beal - Cousin.Wid - 51



Notebook

Hello Light & Nanna,

Many thanks for your responses reference above past ancestor of mine, very much appreciate your time consumed on my behalf.



Regards,

Dave L



Further reply for attention of Notebook, I have obtained a print out for the 1841 census you refer to, intend double checking tomorrow in Wakefield's Archives & deeds headquarters, grateful appreciation for your help.



Regards,

Dave L

To;- Light;Nanna; and Notebook,

Many grateful thanks for your contributing replies regarding above ancestor of mine, referring back to my initial inquiry, yesterday I visited Wakefield Archives HQ, and actually viewed a microfiche copy image of William's marriage certificate to a Margaret Thompson in Sept 1840, this also gives their respective Father's names as David Gigham and William Thompson. Have spent a couple of hours today searching for any info about the Fathers, but so far nothing found. I have come across a Joseph and Jane Gigham back in the late 1780's, which could be a "hot" clue! Ah well, on with the search.



Best Regards,

DaveL

Hello Dave,



Have this on 1841 census, if it's any help.



1841 Census – Clayton Hill, Stanley with Wainthorpe – HO107/1271/9 Folio 38 Page 24

David GIGGAL – 50 – Engine Worker – Yes (born in county)

Dinah GIGGAL – 50 – Yes

David GIGGAL – 15 – Engine Worker – Yes

John GIGGAL – 10 – Yes

Elizabeth GIGALL – 10 – Yes

John WHITELEY – 15 – Coal Miner – Yes

Sophia WHITELEY – 15 - Yes



The surname GIGHAM is spelt in different variations.

Have sent you a pm.



Notebook

Hi Dave,



The Joseph and Jane you looked at on the 1851 ...reference for anyone that wants a look..HO107; Piece: 2328; Folio: 96; Page: 6



With them they have Son In Law William Land and his children, heres his marriage..



4thq 1843 Wakefield to Ellen Gigham vol 22 page 587. Im sure they all must be related, its just finding how

Hi, Light; Nanna; Notebook,

Further to your replies and my answering post ref above, have spent many hours this week down at Wakefield Archives, viewing microfiche's and going through reference books, and am 99% satisfied that:- William & Margaret Gigham at Brag Lane End,Stanley., and William & Margaret Giggal at Bragg Lane, Stanley are the same married couple. Can only presume that the person of many years ago who transcribed the records, misread some bad unclear writing, hence the name differences. I'm now having problem finding a David Gigham (William's Father), estimated to have got married latter end of 1814 and onward's, Have gone "goggle-eyed" viewing both birth and marriage microfiche's, to find him - but no luck up to now. Any forthcoming directional hints regarding David Gigham, I'll be very very much obliged for.

A tip for fellow searcher's in case they aren't aware, when viewing microfiche's, occasionally you see an X mark, where a signature should be, I'm informed this infers some people couldn't write, in those days!



Best Regards,

DaveL

Thats good news Dave and well done Notebook..



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