As some of you probably have seen I am looking for my g/ggmother who just disappeared in 1847.
Her name was Sarah Croxson and was married to Edward Croxson. Shortly
after his death in Sept 1847 she married Henry Churchyard (Dec 1847) and just disappeared. They do not appear on any subsequent census nor have I been able to find any evidence of them migrating.
Adding to the suspicion that they left UK was the fact that her three young children were left in the Chelmsford Union workhouse, and eventually left that institution to lead useful lives.
My question is - Was it possible in those days to just change your name and leave without any questions being asked ?
It is the only explanation that I can come up in the search for Sarah and Henry,which probably means that they will never be found.
David
Her name was Sarah Croxson and was married to Edward Croxson. Shortly
after his death in Sept 1847 she married Henry Churchyard (Dec 1847) and just disappeared. They do not appear on any subsequent census nor have I been able to find any evidence of them migrating.
Adding to the suspicion that they left UK was the fact that her three young children were left in the Chelmsford Union workhouse, and eventually left that institution to lead useful lives.
My question is - Was it possible in those days to just change your name and leave without any questions being asked ?
It is the only explanation that I can come up in the search for Sarah and Henry,which probably means that they will never be found.
David
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