by Rob G » Sat May 06, 2017 9:33 am
Rob
I agree that it is doubtful that Thomas Osborne WEBB was the father of Mary Ann. The 1891 (listed only as Osborne) census states that he is, but surely that must be a mistake?
1891 census
Osborne Webb, head, married, 61, Sawyer, b. Glos Wotton u Edge
Mary Ann, wife, married, 59, b. Staffs Bilston
Anthony, son, single, 17, Sawyer's labourer, b. Worcs Oldbury
Osborne, son, single, 15, Sawyer's labourer, b. Worcs Oldbury
Mary Ann, daur, single, 6, Scholar, b. Worcs Oldbury
Residing Birchfield Lane, Langley, Oldbury.
As we know, sometimes information stated on census forms was not always correct and thus, Mary Ann aged 6, is unlikely to be the daughter of Osborne and Mary Ann aged 61 & 59 respectively.
Living next door at 106 Birchfield Lane is another Thomas WEBB aged 45, b. Halesowen. Thomas Osborne did have a son Thomas, but according to my records, the ages don't match by a good margin. However, could this neighbour be another relative and perhaps the elusive Mary Ann aged 6, was a visitor next door?
Speculation I know, all of which doesn't answer your query!
Rob G