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Can anybody help?

I am stuck on a Smith!!!
I have a Joseph Smith in my tree and I've come to a full stop with him!
My info so far is:
Joseph Smith born about 1834 in Bilston (info from 1871 census). He was married to a Martha (surname unknown). By 1871 they were living in West Bromwich. They had as far as I can tell three children: James (1859), Fred 1865, and Frank (1868) - all three on the 1871 census as being born in West Bromwich. I have been unable to locate the family before 1871, or (apart from James) after 1871. Josephs occupations are listed as railway plate layer, and watchman.
James married Clara Wright in Tipton in 1882, but in 1881 I have found him living in Old Meeting Street, West Bromwich where he lived (various addresses) at least until 1911.
Any help or suggestions gratefully received!
Sue

There is a possible death reg for Martha, the age is about right.

Deaths Dec 1873
SMITH Martha. 41. W.Bromwich. 6b. 459.

This looks like a possible. As Joseph remarried, and changed occupation
1881.
Joseph SMITH Head M Male 54 Derby, England Ironworks Watchman
Mary A. SMITH Wife M Female 39 Deptford, Kent, England
Fred J. SMITH Son Male 16 W Bromwich, Stafford, England Ironworks Labourer
Elizabeth SMITH Daur Female 16 W Bromwich, Stafford, England
Frank SMITH Son Male 13 W Bromwich, Stafford, England Ironworks
Sarah SMITH Daur Female 9 W Bromwich, Stafford, England Scholar
Martha SMITH Daur Female 3 W Bromwich, Stafford, England
Jane SMITH Daur Female 2 W Bromwich, Stafford, England
Harriet KNOWLES Sister In Law U Female 27 W Bromwich, Stafford, England Spiral Spring Maker

28 Chapel St
West Bromwich, Stafford.

West Midlands Marriage 1875.
SMITH Joseph, KNOWLES Mary A, West Bromwich, Holy Trinity. Sandwell Register Office, 25/3/462,

Thanks for the help, it looks very promising
Sue

Hi Jimmy

I've looked through the census record, and you've struck gold. Somehow I'd got the wrong place of birth, but Chapel Street matches up with the 1871 census - so that confirms it. I'll have to send off for the death and marriage certificates now.

Thanks again for the help.
Sue

Jimmy wrote:West Midlands Marriage 1875.
SMITH Joseph, KNOWLES Mary A, West Bromwich, Holy Trinity. Sandwell Register Office, 25/3/462,

Sue this can be looked up
but not sure when someone is going

if you want the info looked up then go to Look up requests
and on the thread entitiles Dudley and Smethwick look ups post here
add your name and the above and I will add it

if you want the actual document then you need to either send for it from the registry office
or
if you want a photocopy you can contact the archives at Smethwick and for a charge they will send
you one out ( I think)
you would need to confirm how much and it wont be on pretty green paper
but bet it will be cheaper than £9

depends what you want...

Thanks Northern Lass
I'll think about that.
Sue

snoopysue wrote:Thanks Northern Lass
I'll think about that.
Sue

Ok let us know how you get on
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will now flag to archive this pending more info