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Albert (Edward) Edwards

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Lois

Lois Report 24 Jun 2013 23:46

I am desperately trying to find the birth record for my maternal grandfather and am getting nowhere fast. He's an enigma. His birthday (so I am told) was 14th February 1899. His parents I believe were Joseph Henry Edwards and Frances Fanny Louisa Morley. I have three times had a refund from GRO due to them not being able to find his birth record. I have had absolutely no luck finding him on genealogy sites either! However, I can find his marriage certificate to Agnes Mary Anne Juliana Graydon in 1923 in London.

I'm wondering whether he was adopted?

Could anyone shed any light for me?? thank you for any help you can give.

Andrew

Andrew Report 25 Jun 2013 00:08

Do you have his marriage cert to confirm his fathers name (if known)?


This would be his parents marriage if your info is correct

Surname First name(s) District Vol Page

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Marriages Sep 1890 (>99%)
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EDWARDS Joseph Henry St Saviour 1d 314
Morley Frances Louisa St. Saviour 1d 314
MORLEY Frances Louise St Saviour 1d 314




Andy

Andrew

Andrew Report 25 Jun 2013 00:10

1891 Census

Joseph H Edwards 18
Frances Edwards 18
Lousia Edwards 2/12


Andy

Andrew

Andrew Report 25 Jun 2013 00:13

1911 Census

Joseph Edwards 39
Francis Edwards 38
Louise Edwards 20
Rose Edwards 17
Robert Edwards 16
Frederick Edwards 14
Ernest Edwards 12
>>>>>Albert Edwards 10 born Southwark
Frank Edwards 8
Lillian Edwards 6
Jim Edwards 4
Edith Edwards 1


Andy

Gee

Gee Report 25 Jun 2013 07:27

Hi Lois

The other children are showing on the London Baptism records but nothing for Albert.

He may have been taken in by the Edwards family and if this is the case, I doubt very much you will be able to find his birth.

Do you have his death certificate to check if there are any clues on it?

Researching:

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 25 Jun 2013 07:35

Marriage in 1890

Name: Joseph Henry Edwards....Bachelor...Cornice? Pole Maker
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872
Age: 18
Spouse Name: Frances Louise Morley
Spouse Age: 18
Record Type: Marriage
Event Date: 14 Sep 1890
Parish: Walworth St John the Evangelist
Borough: Southwark
Father Name: Joseph Henry Edwards....Cove? Maker
Father Name: William Morley....Deceased
Register Type: Parish Register

Both residing 80 Walworth Road
Both signed
Witnesses: Alfred? Morley and Rosetta McDermott

Source Citation: London Metropolitan Archives, Saint John The Evangelist, Walworth, Register of marriages, P92/JN, Item 029.

Chris

Researching:
Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/

Astra

Astra Report 25 Jun 2013 08:28

In 1901 Louise and Robert are with their Morley Grandmother but I can't locate the other children or their parents.

Researching:
More in hope than expectation!

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 26 Jun 2013 14:48

Welcome to the Community Boards Lois.




As Lois is a new poster, I will send her a friendly message on how to return to her thread. :-)

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ErikaH

ErikaH Report 26 Jun 2013 14:57

Lois has returned to her other thread..................

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 26 Jun 2013 18:29

Well, hopefully she will return to this one too............. :-)

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ErikaH

ErikaH Report 26 Jun 2013 23:23

Fingers crossed.................

Lois

Lois Report 28 Jun 2013 12:48

Hi everyone
i am here! thank you for all your replies, taken on board. Unfortunately, I can only dedicate a few days to my genealogy as have got a small son but if I discover anything else out I will post! thanks again x