I have an Ernest George Lucas Childs b. 1888/1889, Stanford Rivers, Essex.
The 1891 census says he's living with his Childs grandparent's (Esau & Susan) and their son William Childs (his Dad?). It says William is single. No sign of Mum.
So, I got his birth certificate through today. No father and his Mum is Betsy Louise Childs (Domestic servant).
I traced Esau back and on the 1871 they have a daughter called Betsy Louise(a) b. 1864.
In 1881 Betsy is with her parent's.
In 1891 Betsy is a visitor at the Hartgrave's/ Hartgrove's - she marries David Hargrove in 1891.
In 1901 Betsy and David have 4 children - Ernest is still with his grandparent's. Cannot find William.
Can you put some wisdom/thoughts on this please - I guess they could have been cousins out of wedlock or she gave his surname like they were married but why would William's name not be on there? Has the person transcribing guessed William was his Dad and that this is a red herring?
Can't find a baptism for him to see if there is any other information.
I look forward to hearing what you think
TIA
Tessies
The 1891 census says he's living with his Childs grandparent's (Esau & Susan) and their son William Childs (his Dad?). It says William is single. No sign of Mum.
So, I got his birth certificate through today. No father and his Mum is Betsy Louise Childs (Domestic servant).
I traced Esau back and on the 1871 they have a daughter called Betsy Louise(a) b. 1864.
In 1881 Betsy is with her parent's.
In 1891 Betsy is a visitor at the Hartgrave's/ Hartgrove's - she marries David Hargrove in 1891.
In 1901 Betsy and David have 4 children - Ernest is still with his grandparent's. Cannot find William.
Can you put some wisdom/thoughts on this please - I guess they could have been cousins out of wedlock or she gave his surname like they were married but why would William's name not be on there? Has the person transcribing guessed William was his Dad and that this is a red herring?
Can't find a baptism for him to see if there is any other information.
I look forward to hearing what you think
TIA
Tessies
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