A Little More Purslow Research
Written by Nikki-ann on Tuesday, 22 January , 2008 at 6:53 pm
After doing a little more research in the England and Wales census records last night I think I discovered a 3rd child for Henry Purslow.
I still can’t find anything in the 1851 census records, however later census records brought some light to the situation. In 1871 Henry’s widow Jane and son Henry are noted as living with John & Elizabeth Pryce, although “Purslow” has been wrongly transcribed as “Purdon”. Jane Purslow is listed as Mother-in-Law to John Pryce, so that would make Elizabeth her daughter.
I then used Free BMD to find an Elizabeth Purslow born c1842 in Shrewsbury. Bingo! There was a birth registered in 1841, so I have ordered the birth certificate to confirm (or not) if Henry & Jane Purslow were indeed her parents (assuming I have the right certificate). So now it’s just a matter or waiting.
This still leaves a 10 year age gap between Elizabeth (born 1841 - assuming she is Henry & Jane’s daughter) and Henry (junior - born 1851), so maybe there were other children too.
Category: Family History, Purslow
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Comment by Lynne
Made Wednesday, 23 of January , 2008 at 9:17 pm
I’ve been wanting to reseach my family tree, but have no idea where to start. I’d appreciate any help, point me in the right direction etc.
Comment by Bob-kat
Made Thursday, 24 of January , 2008 at 2:31 pm
Wow! That’s quite a discovery! I hope the birth certificate sheds more light on things. This was quite a bit of detective work!
Comment by Apple
Made Friday, 25 of January , 2008 at 1:06 am
I’ve always dreamed of a cross index that you could search by the parents, it would certainly help me sort out my Berry’s and Rawling’s. I hope the certificate matches up.
