This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AllyLDrewery Surnames: Palmer, Jones Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.lan.general/52679/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Great Grandfather William Palmer was born 1868 West Derby (his naval records shows his DOB as 15 April 1868, West Derby, Liverpool, but I'm not able to locate a birth record for him for that date) William at 13 years old can be located in the 1881 census lodging with his Uncle John Palmer (clearly stated as Nephew). He joined the Navy 24 March 1884 His address showing on record is 21 Uxbridge Street (John Palmer is showing to have lived at 21 Uxbridge Street sometime after 1881 up until his death in 1903) and Williams previous occupation was a Confectioner. With the Navy he arrived in Devonport, Plymouth in 1891 where he later married my Great Grandmother Jessie Maud Mary Flower on 12 September 1896. Their marriage certificate shows Williams father as John Palmer (deceased) Occupation Iron/town Porter. There is a confusion as John Palmer had a brother named James (married to a Ann Jones) who had a son named William Palmer born 3 January 1868, West Derby (birth certificate located), so there is a possibility William Palmer parents may have been John's brother, James and Ann Jones (a William Palmer aged 3 can be located in 1871 census with his mother Ann). If anyone can provide further information or any suggestions on the information above, would be much appreciated. Regards Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>