We have lots of info about William Hursk, censuses 1851 through to 1881, and all his family. Records are quite consistent about his occupation and birth place but confirmation of his actual birth and parentage has proved ellusive. Family descendents have always said he was related to the Husk family in Wivenhoe and all the census records say Wivenhoe was his birthplace. We have 2 possible baptisms one in Boxted, Essex in 1820 gives mothers name only, Sarah Hursk. One in Westminster 1815 gives fathers name which is William (corresponds with WH's marriage cert). I would favour the Boxted record as it's closer to Wivenhoe and closer to the age given on all the census'. Problem is I cant confirm either without a bigger picture of his family to tie them up and records seem to dry up around his possible parentage. There are Hursk's dotted about in the records but none are clearly related.
No William Husk's in Wivenhoe records match the date range or family details that we know so haven't been able to go in that direction with confidence. Have looked at name variations in spellings but nothing slots into place.
Has anyone got his name in their records? I have more info if anyone can help.
Thanks
Corinne
No William Husk's in Wivenhoe records match the date range or family details that we know so haven't been able to go in that direction with confidence. Have looked at name variations in spellings but nothing slots into place.
Has anyone got his name in their records? I have more info if anyone can help.
Thanks
Corinne
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