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Hi, I've been researching my family tree and am looking for any Grafton information. Francis William Grafton (1846 - 1919)Parents Martin(1815 - 1888) & Jane (1816-1888)Grafton. Also wife of Francis, Elizabeth (1850-?) I have some cencus information on them all but no maiden names for Elizabeth or Jane and no date of death for Elizabeth. Also can't find any further info on Martin Grafton family. All based in Warwickshire - Birmingham, Edgebaston and Kings Norton area so far.Any help would be great as I think I'm going round in circles! Thanks, Anne

Here's a start

1911 Census - Manresa Vernon Road Edgbaston
GRAFTON, Francis Head Married M 63 Carpenter , born Birmingham, Warwickshire
GRAFTON, Elizabeth Wife Married 37 years F 61, born Leamington, Warwickshire
GRAFTON, Margaret Daughter Single F 35 School Teacher , born Bham Warwickshire
GRAFTON, Rose Daughter Single F 25, born Bham Warwickshire
GRAFTON, Philip Son Single M 29 Draughtsman , born Bham Warwickshire

Which other census info do you need ?

There is a marriage in Dec Qtr 1871 for Francis William Graftonand Elizabeth Shelvoke or Elizabeth Geary. Unfortunately before 1911, the names on marriages weren't linked, so you have the choice of maybe a couple of names from the GRO page. I have checked the births and there is an Elizabeth Shelvoke born Sept Qtr 1849 in Birmingham. I can't see a birth around this time for Elizabeth Geary - but you will probably need the marriage certificate to confirm this.

I can't see a death registration for Elizabeth in Warwickshire county.

Let me know what else you need

Maggie

Hello again

Found Elizabeth Gearey in 1861 Living at No 5 Moss Street Leamington

Lodging in the home of Isaac Holmes & Family

GEAREY, Margaret, Lodger, Aged 40, Tailoress, born on the Continent
GEAREY, James, Son, Aged 16, Scholar, Born in Northampton
GEAREY, William, Son, 14, Scholar, Born in Leamington
GEAREY, Elizabeth, Daur, 12, Scholar, Born in Leamington

It doesn't say if Margaret is married or Widowed

1851 Census - 33 Russell Street, Leamington Priors, Warks

GEARY, John Joseph, Head, 31, Tailor's Cutter, born in Manchester, Lancs
GEARY, Margaret, Wife, 31, Born in Ireland
GEARY, John, Son 3, Born in Leicester
GEARY, Caroline, Daur, 10, Born in London
GEARY, James, Son, 5, Born in Lutterworth, Leics
GEARY, William, Son, 3, Born in Leamington
GEARY, Elizabeth, daur, 1, Born in Leamington

I can't find any record of Elizabeth Shelvoke, born in Leamington around 1850 - so I would think this is your family. Always best to get the certificate to check though.

Maggie

Franciscum Gulielmum Grafton.
Bride's Name. Elizabeth Geary.
Marriage Date. 29 Nov 1871.
Marriage Place. St. Peter, Birmingham, Warwick.
Groom's Father's Name. Martini Grafton.
Bride's Father's Name. Joannis Joseph Geary.

1861. 73a, Hagley Rd, Edgbaston.
Martin Grafton 46. Builder employing 4 men/boys. Warwickshire.
Jane Grafton 45. Toy dealer. Birmingham.
Frances Grafton 15. Birmingham.
Francis W Grafton 14. Edgbaston.
Catherine M Grafton 8. Edgbaston.
Catherine Ryan 7. Edgbaston.
Emma Jones 20. Visitor. Edgbaston.

Possible marriage.
John Geary.
Estimated birth year: abt 1846.
Spouse Name: Margaret Cleary.
Record Type: Marriage.
Marriage Date: 22 Nov 1846.
Parish: St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey.
County: Surrey.
Borough: Southwark.
Father Name: Michael Geary.
Spouse Father Name: Daniel Cleary.

Jimmy wrote:Possible marriage.
John Geary.
Estimated birth year: abt 1846.
Spouse Name: Margaret Cleary.
Record Type: Marriage.
Marriage Date: 22 Nov 1846.
Parish: St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey.
County: Surrey.
Borough: Southwark.
Father Name: Michael Geary.
Spouse Father Name: Daniel Cleary.

This one is wrong, image says Margaret is a minor.

1841. Ossulstone (Holborn Division). Middlesex.
John Geary 22. Tailor.
Margaret Geary 22.
Caroline Geary 1.

1881: 26 Oliver Rd, Birmingham, Warwick

Francis W. GRAFTON 32 Birmm, Warwick, Master Carpenter Employs 3 Men & 2 Boys
Elizabeth GRAFTON 31 Leamington, Warwick,
Margaret A. GRAFTON 5 Birmm, Warwick, Scholar
Francis W. GRAFTON 3 Birmm, Warwick,
Maria HADLEY Servt 13 Netherton, Stafford, Domestic Servant

Thanks so much, that's given me loads to go on. The surname Geary is definate as I found an old "autograph" book belonging to my great aunt with beautiful drawings and paintings in it and 2 where signed Geary! I'm off on the Geary trail, probably need more help soon - you guy's are good at this!