Genealogy Chat

researching Barhams from Maidstone sort of area. I can find references in the 1901 census to my Great Grandfather and his father. They are Thomas Allender Barham and Hannai Barham. Thomas born 1886 and Hannai born 1856, though no reference of him the the 1881 census. Both were born in Maidstone. As Hannai is an unusual name, I didnt think it would be that difficult to trace....how wrong!! Is any one willing to look up 1891 census for me??? I believe Hannai was married to Rose cheers Sam

Hi Samantha Here are the Barhams Honani Barham age 38 bricklayers laourer Rosanne Barham age 31 Daisey " " 7 Thomas " " 4 Edward " " 2 There address is 158 Union Street, which is just off the High St Maidstone, It's still there now. Lynda

hi Lynda thanks for that, thats been a huge help. I dont know why I cant find him on the 1881. Do you know where the name originates from? sam

I don't know about the name, but I live quite near Maidstone and know the Street where they lived well, they are mostly terraced houses. Lynda

I just received my Grand fathers birth certificate, he was born at 166 Union street. Thomas obviously lived close to his parents, as I understand happened a lot in those days.

Samantha, Here they are on the 1881 census: Hosannah BENHAM Head M Male 26 Maidstone, Kent, England Oil Mill Labourer Rosanna BENHAM Wife M Female 21 Maidstone, Kent, England Mercy BENHAM Daur Female 9 m Maidstone, Kent, England Thomas BENHAM Bro U Male 22 Rochester, Kent, England Straw Mill Labr (Paper) Source Information: Dwelling 158 Union St Census Place Maidstone, Kent If you can't find someone on the census, 9 times out of 10 it's a spelling issue. In this case, I searched on Rosannas in Maidstone born around the years she was. Crista

Samantha, Here's the marriage record also. Marriages Dec 1878 Barham Hannah Maidstone 2a 1056 Pearce Rosanna Maidstone 2a 1056 Crista

Hi Crista Thanks ever so much for that, I looke through Barehams etc, but not Benhams, thanks. Gives me a lot more to research through now...

hi thanks again Crista, I had suspected that Rosanna was Pearce. Sam

Samantha, These relatives live next door: Thomas ALLENDER Head M Male 75 Maidstone, Kent, England Quarryman Occupier Caroline ALLENDER Wife M Female 60 Strood, Kent, England Edward W. PEARCE Son In L U Male 22 Portsea, Hampshire, England Quarryman Journeyman Crista

thats obviously where my Great Grandfather got his middle name from....the Barhams are proving to be quite interesting arent they

I just realised that apart from my GGrandfathers middle name (Allender) all of the neighbours are included in the names of Hosannahs children

Can't figure out how the Allenders and the Pearces are related. It says Edward is unmarried. How can that be if he's the son in law? Crista

that ones a puzzle, but its still answered a lot of questions here.... I would presume that Edward Pearce is Rosannes relative also???

Samantha, The only bizarre situation I can think of is that Rosanna was originally Rosanna Allender, married Edward, divorced him and then married Hosannah. Very unlikely! Crista

now theres food for thought.....