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Thanks very much for doing that. I sent them an email requesting entry so hopefully will hear something soon.
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Two replies, neither can help, one has just finished looking at the register but isn't going back to the RO, the other only has access up to 1900, so maybe you will have to get the marriage cert after all, sorry about that.
However, once you get back before 1900, I have a large Darwen tree and the Darwen site also has a large (but different!) tree, so between us we ought to be able to help you. OC |
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There is a Walter Holden / Ellen Heffron marriage in 1914 in Blackburn who may or may not be related to your family. But it does mean that any Holden / Hefferen (various spelling) birth registrations (other than those that you know belong to your family) could be children of this couple rather than of Edward and Ann.
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Thank you I think getting their marriage cert is the best way to go. Once I can find out who the illusive duo are, I'll be in touch. So exciting !!
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Ooooo thanks for that, I'll do some digging and see what comes up...
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Kate's information post #23 brings up another birth
1915 M mmn EFFERON Blackburn South Western district which looks very likely to be a birth to this couple. All the others are born Darwen. I can't see any more births in the wider Blackburn district and can't define any deaths/remarriages for Walter/Ellen. It does seem very likely the two couples are related. OC |
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I have managed to track down some information on Edward Holden through his military service. He was married to Ann Winifred Hefferon on 24 May 1913 and their daughter Winifred Alice was born on 16 October 1913. It looks as if Edwards birthdate is 20 April 1891. He signed up May 1915 Territorial Force 4th (2nd Res) Batt, East Lancashire Regiment and then transferred to the 126th Machine Gunners Corp. He was taken POW in Beugny France in April 1918. If any of this information rings some bells with people I would be grateful for any further information. I've had a look at the 1911 census and think I can place him but I still need more proof. So pleased to have got this far, thanks so much for the ideas
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Ooohhhh ALSO.... the witnesses to their marriage were R Holden and S Holden and it looks like 3 Malta/Radford Street in Darwen was where they were living during the war.
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Looks like this could be a connection. I've slotted it into the family tree along with the 1915 birth that OC noted. Looks like the connection is getting closer.....
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Does the marriage certificate give the names and occupations of Edward's and Ann's fathers, Luloo? And did you find his military records online, or did your family already have them, or what? Do you have his regimental number(s)?
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