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Hi This might be a tricky one, I'm looking for a Margaret,25yrs and her 5yr old daughter called Sarah. Both were born in Alston,CUL. In 1901 that is where they were living. Hope someone can help George

Hi, George This is tricky. Having tried all Margarets aged 24, 25 and 26, with birthplace Alston, none has a daughter Sarah. Having tried all the Sarahs aged 4, 5, and 6, with birthplace Alston, none has a mother Margaret. If we leave out the birthplace the search will become too big. Any suggestions anybody for an alternative search path? Here's hoping. Stan Driver

In 1901 my ancestor Thomas Little was recorded as being married to her. I've located him in 1891 as a single guy lodging in Elswick, so this indicated that Margaret had either been married before or her child was illegitimate. Her occupation in 1901 was Filegraphist. George

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I'll have a look for you. Andy.

George, I've tried looking at this from another angle. I did a search on FreeBMD and found a marriage in Alston, June quarter, 1893 between Thomas Little and Margaret Ann HALL When I looked on the 1891 census, I found Margaret Ann Hall and she is aged 25. Unfortunately, there's no sign of a young daughter called Sarah, and Margaret is listed as single. I did a search for a Sarah Hall but nothing matched. So, I don't know if this is the right Margaret or not. Andy.

Where was Margaret born? the child could be with relatives I suppose. George

She's listed as being born in Nenthead, which I believe is the next village to Alston. She's living above the Post Office in Alston. Here are the details: Hannah HALL, Head, Widow, 67, born Nenthead Stephen HALL, Son, Single, 30, Postmaster & Lead Smelter, Nenthead Margaret Ann HALL, Daughter, 25, Telegraphist, Nenthead Newman HALL, Grand-son, 6, Scholar, Nenthead Ah, now didn't you say Margaret was a telegraphist in one of your posts? Andy

It matches, Thanks George