John King and Ellen McCabe are two the ancestor histories where very little information has been able to be found. While we know who one of their children is - Mary King, we cannot find a birth or baptism record for Mary. We do not know (yet) … [Continue reading] about John King and Ellen McCabe
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Ancestor History Ann Green
Ann Green worked all of her life. She was working as a weaver by the time she was 19. As her younger sisters were already working at 15 in the same occupation according to the 1841 census, it is likely that she had been working since at least that … [Continue reading] about Ancestor History Ann Green
Ancestor History John Algar
John Algar had many occupations in his life. This is unusual during the 1800s. John's father was a shoemaker and he likely learned that trade as a very young child. However, he also worked in the weaving mills in Norwich and was a journeyman … [Continue reading] about Ancestor History John Algar
Ancestor History Hannah Waller
It is most frustrating when you are unable to locate death records for someone that probably died in England. Such is the case with Hannah Waller. England has very good records, and most have survived. Records of Hannah's birth, marriages and … [Continue reading] about Ancestor History Hannah Waller
Ancestor History William Mackerell Burman
William Burman was a carpenter all of his life. His life was a short one, he did not get to enjoy any retirement as he died of heart disease and exhaustion at the age of 60. He went into the workhouse sick and never came out. The conditions in … [Continue reading] about Ancestor History William Mackerell Burman
