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Hi all, I am trying to trace the parents of Thomas Wilknson born about 1863 who married an Elizabeth Harris in 1885. Her fathers name was George. On the marriage certificate Thomas's father's name was William Wilkinson (Deceased) but as Thomas and Elizabeth were living at the same address when they got married I have no other way of tracing William.
I have not been doing this very long and any assistance would be gratefully received.
Thanks all Jazz:(
 
Re: Thomas Wilkinson

Is this your Thomas in 1881

Name:Thomas Wilkinson
Age:15
Estimated Birth Year:abt 1866
Relation:Son
Father's Name:William
Mother's Name:Maria
Gender:Male
Where born:Aston, Warwickshire, England
Street Address:Coleshill Rd Castle Bromwich
Occupation:Laborer
Registration district:Aston
Sub-registration district:Aston Manor
NameAge
William Wilkinson 42
Maria Wilkinson 42
George Wilkinson 16
Harriet Wilkinson 10
Emily Wilkinson 8
Charles Wilkinson 6
Frederick Wilkinson 1

Thomas and Elizabeth 1891

Name:Thomas Wilkinson
Age:27
Estimated Birth Year:abt 1864
Relation:Head
Spouse's Name:Elizabeth
Gender:Male
Where born:Birmingham,
Civil parish:Birmingham
Ecclesiastical parish:St David
Street Address: 11 Court 1 House Bissell Street
Occupation:Brass finisher
Registration district:Birmingham
Sub-registration district:St Martin
NameAge
Elizabeth Wilkinson 29
William F Wilkinson 2
Thomas Wilkinson 1
 
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Re: Thomas Wilkinson

Hi there,could this be your Thomas aged about 6 with parents and siblings in 1871?
1871 England Census about Thomas Wilkinson
Name: Thomas Wilkinson
Age: 6
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865
Relation: Son
Father's Name: William
Mother's Name: Sarah
Gender: Male
Where born: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Civil parish: Birmingham Ecclesiastical parish: St Luke, Town: Birmingham
County/Island: Warwickshire, Country: England
Registration district: Birmingham, Sub-registration district: St Martin
ED, institution, or vessel: 2, Household schedule number: 29
Address;13 Hope Street
Household Members:
William Wilkinson 42 -occupation Bricklayer.
Sarah Wilkinson 40
Chas Hy Wilkinson 18
William F Wilkinson 16
Sarah A Wilkinson 14
James Wilkinson 12
Eliza Wilkinson 8
Thomas Wilkinson 6
Alfred Wilkinson 8 months
If this is your Thomas,it looks like his father, William,died between 1871 and1881
1881 England Census about Thomas Wilkinson
Name: Thomas Wilkinson
Age: 16
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865
Relation: Son
Mother's Name: Sarah
Gender: Male
Where born: Birminm, Warwickshire, England
Civil parish: Aston, County/Island: Warwickshire, Country: England
Street Address: 112 Vaughton Street
Occupation: Machine Fitter
Registration district: Aston, Sub-registration district: Deritend
ED, institution, or vessel: 22
Household Members:
Sarah Wilkinson 50 (mother)-laundress
James Wilkinson 22 (brother)-labourer
Thomas Wilkinson 16
Alfred Wilkinson 10 (brother)
William Downes 25 (brother-in-law)-brass chandelier maker
Sarah Downes 24 (sister)-sewing machinist
George C. Hawkes 31 (lodger)-coal heaver
 
Re: Thomas Wilkinson

Hi, Thanks for the replies, the 1891 census is definately correct with Thomas and Elizabeth but I am still unsure which one of the couples are the parents, William and Sarah or William and Maria. Thomas's father was definately deceased in 1885 so where do I go from here please.? how do I know which one is right, Oh dear!
Once again thank you "Di" and "Ladylinda" so much for taking the time to help me and good luck. Jazz:)
 
Re: Thomas Wilkinson

Hello Jazz, I didn't show Thomas's father Williams occupation, he was a labourer. Does the marriage certificate give an occupation for William? That is often a help in making sure you have the correct family. I also forgot to note that William was born in Tipton, Staffordshire, you will need to know this if he is your William.
 
Re: Thomas Wilkinson

Hi there,the father (William) and mother (Sarah) of Thomas,that I found were both born in Worcester,as was the eldest son Charles Henry.Worcester was sort of "nearer" Birmingham then, though.Kings Norton, Yardley and Balsall Heath I think were classed as Worcester for instance!
 
Re: Thomas Wilkinson

Hi, Thanks for the replies, I dont think that William and Maria are the right parents as William is still living with Maria in the 1891 census and on the marriage Certificate 1885 William is Deceased so I have come to the conclusion that it must be William and Sarah.
Thank you both for your help What would I do without you.
Take care and thanks again Jazz.:)
 
Re: Thomas Wilkinson

Hi Jazz, I know I have asked about this name many times, but still haven't found what I am looking for, so I am hoping that you may be able to help. Do you have an Esther Wilkinson in your tree, married to Robert green please?
 
Re: Thomas Wilkinson

eileenbrookes said:
Hi Jazz, I know I have asked about this name many times, but still haven't found what I am looking for, so I am hoping that you may be able to help. Do you have an Esther Wilkinson in your tree, married to Robert green please?
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Hi, Thanks for writing, No I dont have an Esther on my tree, I do have an Eliza born 1863 but no husband for her, sorry I cant help, good luck Jazz:(
 
Re: Thomas Wilkinson

Hi newbie
just read your request on the wilkinsons family i was taken under the wing of
A mr and mrs e. wilkinson of 32 woodcroft avenue handsworh wood in the year of 1958
and they had one daughter and they had a fancy goods shop in gerrard st and on the corner of angelselys st
and if i can think hard enough he had some brother or brother inlaw ,which i am not to sure of which
way but i met him loads of times and worked for them both
along both sides they both had bussinesss as well tom ha is down long acre aston nechells
and george had is in king edwards rd ladywood just up from hockley brook where the shop was
tom had connections to aluminuim die casting in long acre , and george was an aluminuim bench die casting at king edwards rd
i used to travel with george . and go to his house at wood croft rd handswoth wood
it was just along the rd from noel gordens big house
so it may be worth asking some-one or your self to do a cencus run on that addrees for that period
1958--59 ; i also the wilkinsons family lived in adderly street by the gate pub
best of luck Astonian ;;;
 
Re: Thomas Wilkinson

Hi, thanks for your message. I don't live in Birmingham so don't know any of the districts. Esther Wilkinson was born in 1780's so it is a long way back from the people you mention. Esther married a Green in 1800's.
I had a message from someone last year saying that there was a Seth Green born Deritend Warwick, and his parents were Esther and Robert Green, so I think it must be the ones I am searching for. I just can't find Esthers parents. There are none on the marriage certificate. Thanks again though, I do appreciate peoples help.
 
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