Genealogy Chat

I have on a death certificate of a Frank Guy Ellis in 1907 that his widow was Lydia Ellis, we were unaware that he was married until I got the death certificate. I have tried looking on Free BMD and on 1837 online but cannot find a marriage for them, is Lydia a nickname or a shortened version of something else? Anybody any ideas? Maggie

Maggie From a book called First name Variants: Ledah, Ledea, Lida, Lidda, Lidday, Liddayay, Liddia, Liddiah, Liddy, Lide, Lidia, Lidya, Lyd, Lyda, Lyddia, Lydea, Lydeah, Lydia, Lydiah. Hope these help Liz

I've got quite a few Lydia's in my tree. I also have ancestors, both male and female who used their middle names -- so perhaps she may have used her middle name (or Lydia was her middle name)?

Thanks Liz, Maggie

MY great grt grandmother was a Lydia but always called Annie apparently.... Kim

Thanks Lisa, I had'nt thought of that. Maggie

Thanks Kim, I was hoping for an Elizabeth! Maggie

Maggie: Have you tried looking on the LDS site to see if they are listed on the 1881 census?

Hi Lisa, Frank Guy died in 1907 aged 21 so I do have him on the 1881 but living at home with his parents, I need to know Lydia's maiden name to find her in 1881. Maybe she just said she was his widow but they did'nt actually get married? Anymore ideas anyone!!!! Maggie

Maggie: All of my ancestors left Great Britain before 1872, so I don't know what else you could try. But, perhaps you could post another thread, asking what other records you could check? (Someone may have suggestions who wouldn't necessarily be reading this thread.) Good luck, hope you find her.

my eldest daughter is..lydia victoria..the only variant we used was ..luncheon voucher..as she never stopped eating,as a baby...i think its a beautiful name,and i dont think anyone would alter it,your obviously at that frustration door,that we all seem to hit on geneaolgy...keep looking,and good luck....bryan.

Hello Maggie If Frank was 21 in 1907, how have you found him on the 1881 census? Surely he was born c 1886.

Have you found him on 1901?

Hi Suzy, Sorry - I have him on the 1901 census not the 1881 - its all to much I have brain strain!! Maggie

Where does it say he was born on the 1901, Maggie?

Hi Suzy, He was born in Eastbourne, Sussex. Maggie

Maggie I have found the family on the 1891; I think!! Were his parents James and Kate? Do you have this information? I know it is not what you are looking for, but sometimes people end up marrying their neighbours...but no Lydia I'm afraid.

Hi Suzy, Yes I do have the 1891, but thanks anyway. Maybe she married him on his death bed and it did not get registered? Maggie

One last suggestion Maggie. Have you checked the Scotlandspeople site? Maybe they eloped to Gretna Green!!

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