Genealogy Chat

I have found the birth of one twin in BMD but can't find the other. Both on 1871 census, but only one on 1881 census. Any suggestions where to look would be appreciated.

Did u try entering the volume and page reference in FreeBMD to view other entries on the page? One of the twins may have been with relatives or working away from home in 1881. How old would they have been then ? Beth :)

Hello. Regret that my first thought is that the missing twin may have died. Check Free BMD or 1837 online. Then look at the age, could they be working elsewhere, at sea or missed the census for some other reason. Regards. Keith

Jean i've got a few spare credits for 1837 if you want a look up. Just give me name, year and quarter too if you have it Ali

Thanks Alyson, I have found the birth on BMD for Alice K Jones Born March quarter 1859, But couldn't find her twin, Marian E Jones. I realise she may have died after the 1871 census but don't know why I can't find her birth. Twin Alice married in 1890 but no marriage shows up for Marian. It would be great if you could find her, Jean

Jean Checked 1837 and there's no Marian E OR Alice K Jones in that quarter of that year. What did it say on the census? And what area are we looking in?

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Have they both disappeared now? 1871 census Marian E Jones age 13 Born St. Georges Middlesex Alix K Jones (but I know its Alice) same age and birthplace. Father Henry T Jones Mother Mary A Jones Plus other siblings in St. John the Evangelist London (Parish)

Do you know that these girls are twins, or is it simply that they are the same age? It is possible that they are under a year apart. Have you tried looking in 1858 for Marian? Brenda

I searched a year 1858 thru 1860 for Marian and nothing. And Alice isn't listed on 1837 as being born in March 1859. Let me look again. what area did they live in

Ignore that last bit...you said Middlesex!

Whey hey...we're getting somewhere now. You're absolutely right, they're twins... Alice Kate Jones Marian Eliza Jones Born June quarter 1858 St Georges Middlesex GRO Ref 1a 198. Let me see what else I can pull up

You are brilliant Ali, they have been driving me mad! How did you find them? I will have to get the certificates now. I may be able to find a later census for Marion, Tho' there is always the possibility that she married or died before 1881. Now know who started the twins in the family! Thankyou so much, Jean

This could be her marriage: Marriages Dec 1879 Jones Marion Eliza St Geo Han Sq 1a 806 Watkins Benjamin William S St Geo Han Sq 1a 806 and from 1881: Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability Benjn. Wm. WATKINS Head M Male 23 Soho, Middlesex, England French Polisher Marion Eliza WATKINS Wife M Female 23 Pimlico, Middlesex, England Dwelling 14 St Johns Street Census Place London, Middlesex, England Family History Library Film 1341025 Public Records Office Reference RG11 Piece / Folio 0111 / 60 Page Number 31 Crista

Was up till gone midnight searching 1837 determined not to be beaten!!! Couldn't throw anything else up but now Crista's come up with Marian's marriage, that's something else to go on!

Crista and Ali, this is wonderful,thanks . I had thought Marian must have died but to get this far is great. The marriage is interesting as Marians mother was a Watkins, Co-incident or cousin perhaps? I have been cursing that I have to look for Jones (and Smiths) ,I have been really struggling to get any further back and have only recently found the twins parents marriage. This site is so good, so many helpful people, think I would have given up without it, or carried on the maternal sides which have proved a little easier. Thanks to all , Jean