Certificates from Linda

On Friday, May 07, Linda wrote

Hi Hamilton (also Janet and Alan)

At long last, here are the next batch of certificates (delayed by volcanic ash which grounded planes out of England and consequently was holding up “important” mail).

The marriage certificate of Thomas Warren and Ellen Maria Wallis confirms that I was correct as the later marriage to Lydia Willis shows the same father, Robert Warren. Both marriages took place at the same church in Dagenham.

The birth certificate of Harriet Ellen Burden shows her father’s occupation as a Cornwainer. Wikipedia shows that a Cornwainer made shoes and other articles from fine soft leather, as opposed to a cobbler who repaired shoes.

The other two certificates confirm information we already knew, although we now know the names of Harriet Burden’s parents and the fathers of Samuel Brown and Louisa Hawkes. More investigating to do!!!

Barry has had his holidays approved for August and we should arrive in Bangalow on Friday the 13th – I hope that’s not an omen. We will look forward to seeing you then.

Love,

Linda