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patchem

patchem Report 4 Apr 2011 19:11

Not yet got in 1861.
Wonder whether children in 1871 are actually Swift or Nixon or a mixture? Not obvious births.

Barbara

Barbara Report 4 Apr 2011 18:55

Hi and thanks to all! I cannot seem to trace his birth to Chesham or Uxbridge. There is a David Swift West Drayton but that is definately not him.

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 4 Apr 2011 18:37

It says she is his housekeeper on that last census and he is a Boatman.

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 4 Apr 2011 18:35

You beat me patchem!

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 4 Apr 2011 18:34

1871 England Census
about David Swift Name: David Swift
Age: 42
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1829
Relation: Head
Gender: Male
Where born: Uxbridge, Middlesex, England
Civil parish: Heston
County/Island: Middlesex
Country: England
Registration district: Brentford
Sub-registration district: Isleworth
ED, institution, or vessel: 13
Household schedule number: 97
Household Members: Name Age
David Swift 42
Eliza Nixon 34
William Swift 14
Eliza Swift 13
Jane Swift 4
Maria Swift 3
Caroline Swift 1
Henry Swift 1 Month


patchem

patchem Report 4 Apr 2011 18:32

1871 England Census
David Swift
Age: 42 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1829
Relation: Head Gender: Male Where born: Uxbridge, Middlesex, England Civil parish: Heston County/Island: Middlesex Country: England Registration district: Brentford Sub-registration district: Isleworth ED, institution, or vessel: 13 Household schedule number: 97
David Swift 42 married boatman
Eliza Nixon 34 unmarried housekeeper
William Swift 14
Eliza Swift 13
Jane Swift 4
Maria Swift 3 Paddington
Caroline Swift 1 Paddington
Henry Swift 1 Month
Source Citation: Class: RG10; Piece: 1313; Folio: 150; Page: 20; GSU roll: 838781.

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 4 Apr 2011 18:30

London, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921
about David Swift Name: David Swift
Age: 53 ******same as census****
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1828
Spouse Name: Eliza Nixon
Spouse Age: 43 ******same as census***

Record Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 14 Mar 1881
Parish: St Mary, Hornsey Rise
County: Middlesex
Borough: Islington
Father Name: David Swift Deceased
Spouse Father Name: John Nixon

The witnesses are Caroline Tanner and George Tanner who are the couplle they are visiting.

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 4 Apr 2011 18:27

This is interesting.

1881 England Census
about David Swift Name: David Swift
Age: 53
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1828
Relation: Visitor
Gender: Male
Where born: Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England

Civil parish: Islington
County/Island: London
Country: England

Street Address: 28 Georges Rd
Condition as to marriage: Married
Education:

Employment status: View image
Occupation: Genl Laborer

Registration district: Islington
Sub-registration district: Islington West
ED, institution, or vessel: 65
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
George Tanner 48
Caroline Tanner 49
Charles Johnson 19
Matilda Johnson 16
Annie Tanner 18
George Tanner 16
Deborah Tanner 10
Thomas Dew 10
David Swift 53 ****visitor
Elizabeth Swift 43
Jane Swift 15
Caroline Swift 13
Ellen Swift

There is a london marriage of a David Swift to and Eliz and they say they are bach and spin. and his fathers name is David Swift. I'll put it up for you in a min.

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 4 Apr 2011 18:21

1901 England Census
about David Swift Name: David Swift
Age: 76
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1825
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Swift
Gender: Male
Where born: Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England

Civil parish: Hanwell
Ecclesiastical parish: Hanwell St Mary and St Mark
Town: Hanwell
County/Island: Middlesex
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status: View image

Registration district: Brentford
Sub-registration district: Acton
ED, institution, or vessel: 27
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 244
Household Members: Name Age
David Swift 76
Elizabeth Swift 76
Harriet Swift 27
Matilda Swift 25
Rose Swift 8
Maria Swift 33
Jeobe West 65


Barbara

Barbara Report 4 Apr 2011 18:17

Thank you! Yes thats the David Swift, I am unable to trace him being born in Chesham. Just wondering where I could go from here.

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 4 Apr 2011 18:13

Just for info:

1891 England Census

Name: David Swift
Age: 64
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1827
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Eliza Swift
Gender: Male
Where born: Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England

Civil parish: Norwood
Ecclesiastical parish: St Johns
Town: North Hyde
County/Island: Middlesex

Registration district: Uxbridge
Sub-registration district: Hayes

David Swift 64
Eliza Swift 53
Harriet Swift 18
Matilda Swift 17
Ellen Swift 14


Barbara

Barbara Report 4 Apr 2011 18:07

I am trying to trace my great great grandfather, David SWIFT born c1827 Chesham? on census' it says born in Chesham, Bucks, does anyone have any access on looking this up for me please?

Kind Regards
Barbara