I have a ‘new’ problem, well one that continues on from my last plea for help regarding my paternal Hampshire family line, in particular Eunice Hampshire nee Kent.
I was able to confirm by purchasing the marriage certificate that Thomas and Eunice Hampshire were married on 23 August 1847 in Weeden Beck, Northamptonshire. Eunice’ maiden name was Kent, she was of full age (as was Thomas), she was a servant residing in West End, Lower Weeden. Her father was John Kent, a wheelwright.
Now for my problem... I can only find Eunice on the 1851, 1861 & 1871 census’ once she is married to Thomas Hampshire. I can’t find her on the 1841census as Eunice Kent.
On the latter census’ she is recorded as having been born in Cranham, Essex in approx 1821. Where would I find her birth registration, which Parish records would give me the best results.
I then checked for John Kent on the 1841 census and found one living in Cranham with his wife Sarah and 3 sons Henry, George & Samuel. John Kent is a wheelwright. If this is the correct family then there is no mention of Eunice. On Ancestry there is a family tree which shows, I believe, this family with approx 10 children but no Eunice. I will see what I find out with your help then probably contact the tree owner...gulp!
I need your help and skills to either find her or point me in the right direction to finding her. ( as an aside I still haven’t found any trace of her daughter Alice Hampshire after the 1881) Thanking you all in anticipation.
Kerryann Hill (nee Hampshire)
I was able to confirm by purchasing the marriage certificate that Thomas and Eunice Hampshire were married on 23 August 1847 in Weeden Beck, Northamptonshire. Eunice’ maiden name was Kent, she was of full age (as was Thomas), she was a servant residing in West End, Lower Weeden. Her father was John Kent, a wheelwright.
Now for my problem... I can only find Eunice on the 1851, 1861 & 1871 census’ once she is married to Thomas Hampshire. I can’t find her on the 1841census as Eunice Kent.
On the latter census’ she is recorded as having been born in Cranham, Essex in approx 1821. Where would I find her birth registration, which Parish records would give me the best results.
I then checked for John Kent on the 1841 census and found one living in Cranham with his wife Sarah and 3 sons Henry, George & Samuel. John Kent is a wheelwright. If this is the correct family then there is no mention of Eunice. On Ancestry there is a family tree which shows, I believe, this family with approx 10 children but no Eunice. I will see what I find out with your help then probably contact the tree owner...gulp!
I need your help and skills to either find her or point me in the right direction to finding her. ( as an aside I still haven’t found any trace of her daughter Alice Hampshire after the 1881) Thanking you all in anticipation.
Kerryann Hill (nee Hampshire)
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