Which William?

[Pudsey to Howard]

Hi

In a previous post I was trying to ascertain where my nan's father [William Dimmock] was in 1881 - we didn't reach a definite conclusion - but I have bigger problems than that!

Let's recap: in the 1911 census he's a coal miner hewer, born about 1856 in Burslem [1911 census]; in the 1901 census he's a coal hewer, born about 1856 at Dudley Wood; and in the 1891 census he's a coal miner born about 1855 at Cradley.

In 1881 we know there's a William born about 1857 at Brierley Hill who is a glass blower.

Now the quandry begins:

In 1871 there's 2 possible Williams' that could be my great grandfather: William Dimmick, a chainmaker, born about 1857 at Dudley living in Rowley Regis [2 of his brothers are coal miners]; and William Dimmock, a labourer, born about 1856 in Kingswinford living in Brierley Hill.

And in 1861 one of these two is living in Dudley - he is born about 1856 in Dudley; the other, at least, is still shown as born about 1856 in Kingswinford living in Brierley Hill.

The father of both of these Williams' is also a William so clarifying things from my great grandfather's marriage certificate would not appear to be an option.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Doug

[linell]

You have him as born Burslem on BCC:- http://bcconnections.tribalpages.com/tr ... d=78578988

Is that not correct then Doug

Linell.

[Northern Lass]

I think that marriage will help Doug
not looked it up yet and it is on the list....I think...
that may give more info on the father re occup
and where William is living and wits

[Northern Lass]

Doug flagging to archive this pending that look up then when we have it we can bring back for further discussion
if you want it left here to discuss any other options
or if anyone has any other thoughts please do say

[Pudsey to Howard]

Hi

No problem with archiving it, pending lookup.

Doug