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    I checked his brothers but didn't think of cousins! Thanks for that Lyn, I'll look at other branches of family
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    I haven't found her on any 1881 census before; never thought of looking in Scotland! I might buy a copy of that census to see if there is any more information available. Thanks for all the hints and help
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    Is this Long Acre in Warwickshire or the street mentioned above near Thimbl Mill Lane?
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    I don't think this is her. My Margaret Cranmer married Thomas Walker in 1859ln Chorlton, Lancashire. I think the first 5 children of Mary (nee Johnson) and John Cranmer were born in Ireland and the last 2 in Scotland. The 1841 Scotland Census has them residing in the Gorbals. The 1861 England...
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    Thanks for the photos. I love seeing the historical views of these places. We're fairly certain that Margaret was born in Scotland about 1837, but I haven't found any record so far. She married Thomas Walker in 1859 in Chorlton- upon - Medlock in Lancashire and census forms seem to have her...
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    Wow! Thank you so much. I am heading over to the UK next year, so I just starting to look up old addresses. I had no idea you could help as much as this. Margaret Walker (nee Cranmer) is my 2nd great grandmother. She and Thomas had 8 children. After he died, various relatives took in the...
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    Hello. I have an ancestor that had her address as Coffee House, Thimble Mill Lane on the marriage register. She was married in 1883. where is the best place to look for photos of the area at that time? Thanks Jo
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