I've found the William Hooper that I'm looking for on the 1891 census. He's married to Alice Wildman and living with her parents in Farnworth, Lancashire. He was my great-grandfather. I've actually spoken with several of their offspring in the late 40's and early 50's.
William died in 1900, so he's not on the 1901 census. The 1891 census records his place of birth as Shipton, Somerset. I live in Somerset myself but there is no place called Shipton. There's a Shipham, but that doesnt throw up anything at all.
Obviously, I need to locate him on an earlier census to find the name of his parents. I'm quite new to this, so I'd appreciate any advice that's out there.
Many thanks, Mike
William died in 1900, so he's not on the 1901 census. The 1891 census records his place of birth as Shipton, Somerset. I live in Somerset myself but there is no place called Shipton. There's a Shipham, but that doesnt throw up anything at all.
Obviously, I need to locate him on an earlier census to find the name of his parents. I'm quite new to this, so I'd appreciate any advice that's out there.
Many thanks, Mike
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