Thread: Help for William please.

Hi,

I have a burial for a William Godfrey who was buried in 1880 aged 61, in Liscard, Wirral. I don't know anything more about him, but would like to know if he is on census and who with. I know it is not a lot to work with, but hoping that he was around the same aree that he was buried in.

Hi,

In 1841 William is living alone, aged 20, in Liscard, occupation Ag Lab

In 1851 he is aged 30 and a carter, married to Mary aged 28. He is down as being born Kirkdale and she as Liverpool. They are living in Magazines, Liscard. They have three children all born Liscard, Maria 6, Thomas 2 and John 1

In 1861 they are at Whilford Terrace, Liscard. William is now 42 but still a carter. The family consist of Thomas 14, William 10, Elizabeth 5, John 7, Mary 3, and Margaret 1

In 1871 the address is Liscard Road, Egremont. William is 51 and a Labourer Horseman. Mary is now 47 and the children are Thomas 20 Mariner, William 17 Jeweller's Apprentice, Margaret 12 scholar and Martha 8 scholar.

According to FreeBMD a William Godfrey married a Mary Ann Kitchen Dec 1843 Wirral vol 19 p 297.

Hope this helps

Emeltee

Further to my last, I have just checked thw Lancs OPC site and there is a baptism 1 July 1821 for a William son of William and Elizabeth Godfrey of Kirkdale. Father's occupation Gardner.

There is also a marriage at St Nicholas Church 30 July 1820 for a William Godfrey occupation Carter and Elizabeth Roberts

Cheers,
Emeltee

Sincere apologies Emeltee, for not replying sooner. It was remiss of me. I haven't had any notifications of replies to my posts, so assumed I hadn't had any. I will try and check to see if I have said I want to be informed of replies. (I have had notifications in the past, just not recently).

Your help is greatly appreciated and I thank you for taking the time and trouble to help me. You have provided a great deal of information that is fantastic.

Thank you very much again,
best wishes,
digger2

Thank you very much noggin, that is really helpful.