Quizzes and Games

My geography of England is not brilliant, so tomorrow I shall get out my map book and see where these places are in relation to each other.

Census places of birth can be erratic as can ages, so bear that in mind.

Dandelion and Burdock Pop

Egg sandwich

I know Jem, but as William was born in Skeffington (registered in FreeBMD as Billesden in 1858) and as that appears in each census up to, and including 1871, I have to assume that is correct.

Fast forward to 1891 and 1893 when two Wm Mortimers are shown as passengers on two ships arriving at Liverpool from New York. The profession of each is listed as 'painter' Admittedly not artist as my grandfather later called himself, but a possible explanation for William's UK disappearance. The ages also tally, although in one instance, not perfectly.

So if I've got this right, William and Clifford are one and the same person.

And these Williams are the same William on two different journeys? or are they two Williams?

If it's the same William on 2 journeys, was he back and fore on business as an artist, or was he accompanying an employer in some capacity?

Fish Paste

That's the possibility, Jem :-)

I've sent of for the Death Certs (if I have the right deaths) for William's parents, Jane and Joseph. I have a possible death for Jane in Chorlton in in 1892 and a possible death for Joseph also in Chorlton in 1896. I believe that Jane may have been older than Joseph.

There is also a remote possibility that Joseph may not be Williams biological father :-0

Gravy browning

I'm definitely no expert, but I have been very successful with my own family history.

Why don't you PM me all the names, dates and places etc. I love a mystery!

It may be worth looking into background info in connection with these wealthy employers.

I always go "sideways" too. It's amazing what you can uncover by following any seemingly trivial connections to the family.

Hobnobs

OK Jem, I'll just need to sort my papers out. Thanks :-)

Jerk chicken

I'll go now and let you get some sleep :-)

Sleep well, Jem :-)

I'm glad you have had this potential breakthrough Allan!

I really hope that you can solve the puzzle at last. I know that it's important to you.

Have a good day Allan :-)


Kentucky Fried Chicken

Hello all :-)

Lamb chops, new potatoes and gravy

Hi Allan :-)

I've just had a problem with my computer. I have a horrible feeling I've accidentally downloaded something dodgy! It was supposed to be an upgrade to Avast but I've deleted it now.

I'll have to run another scan tomorrow!

Minced Beef and Onions

Hi, Jem :-)

Welcome to my world :-D When I used the shortcut to go to my downloads, the file I was taken to only had a few in it. I knew that I had downloaded many more records than were displayed :-(

When I tried a different method, there were ALL my downloads :-| :-D :-D

Thank you for the information that you sent. I have replied :-)

Nectarines

I was in the middle of reading it when my computer went haywire! I am rather nervous of it now! It's something called Dropbox, and I can't seem to get rid of it!

Olives

I wish some new foods could be invented for the purpose of this quiz :-D :-D :-D

Open the cook-books? :-D

Hey..........Pesto

:-D :-D :-D

I had a good reply when I thought we were on O! (Open Sesame Seeds)

Raspberries:-P

Sliced bananas with cream

Tomato Sandwiches

Veal :-S

Whale

Acid drops

Barley Sugar

I'm going to have to go to bed now Allan

Have a good day :-)

OK, Jem, and thanks for your help :-)

Sleep well :-)

Cough candy