With the help of Nivard, Ann, Maureen & Jean, I think I`ve found a pairing of John Thompson and a Von Halle family who were living in Eaton Bradford in 1901. The John Thompson was a Coachman Groom.(Thanks Maureen for that). The only thing that has me wondering about the findings is that on todays, map It`s about 3 miles by road from Park Drive, where the Von Halle family were living and Canary Street, where John Thompson was living. I expected to find him a bit nearer than that.  Has anyone any experience of servants living away from the home of the employer in the 19th and early 20th century?. I know today it wouldn`t take long to bob from one address to the other, but it seems a bit far in the time before the motor car. I expected him to be close to hand. There is a possibility that the streets on todays map don`t correspond where they were in 1901 has anyone any local knowledge? Has anyone any thoughts on this. Thanks for any help. George.

George I hate to dash your hopes, but don't think this is your John in 1901. *From 1901 census Bradford, Yorks RG13//4158 folio 43 page 26* John THOMPSON 49, mar, coachman, born Donnington, Lincs Margaret THOMPSON, 44, mar, Doncaster, Yorks Emmiline THOMPSON, dau, 17, clog iron mender, Badford, Yorks (John*William* married Margaret Beach STEELS in 1892 Manningham. He was a widower, occupation, coachman, father James, a cordwainer) *On 1891 census Manningham RG12/3633 folio 29 page 19* Jas THOMPSON head, 68, shoemaker Jno*W* THOMPSON, son, widr, 38, coachman domestic ,Dunnington on Bane, Lincs, Emmeline THOMPSON, , aged 7 born Bradford Frances W THOMPSON, aged 10, born Bradford *1881 census RG11/4462 folio 118 page 9 Manningham* John*Wm *THOMPSON. head, aged 28, coachman, born Donnington on Bain, Lincs Charlotte THOMPSON, wife aged 25, born Lincolnshire John THOMPSON aged 8, born Gt Grimsby Frances THOMPSON aged 10 months, born Bradford John *William* was deceased on Emmeline's marriage in *1908*.to George Henry WEATHERALL so wouldn't think he would have been given a watch in 1910. Lin PLEASE REMOVE NAMES & email ADDRESSES BEFORE FORWARDING. USE THE Bcc BOX FOR YOUR NAMES & ADDRESSES WHICH WILL HELP ELIMINATE UNWANTED EMAILS On 19/08/2012 20:34, George Carter wrote: > With the help of Nivard, Ann, Maureen & Jean, I think I`ve found a pairing of John Thompson and a Von Halle family who were living in Eaton Bradford in 1901. The John Thompson was a Coachman Groom.(Thanks Maureen for that). > > The only thing that has me wondering about the findings is that on todays, map It`s about 3 miles by road from Park Drive, where the Von Halle family were living and Canary Street, where John Thompson was living. I expected to find him a bit nearer than that. > Has anyone any experience of servants living away from the home of the employer in the 19th and early 20th century?. I know today it wouldn`t take long to bob from one address to the other, but it seems a bit far in the time before the motor car. I expected him to be close to hand. > There is a possibility that the streets on todays map don`t correspond where they were in 1901 has anyone any local knowledge? > > Has anyone any thoughts on this. > Thanks for any help. > George. > ..... > Ancestors in Yorkshire? http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/YKS/index.html; > www.ryedalefamilyhistory.org; www.wharfedalefhg.org.uk; > www.yorkshireparishregisters.com; www.yorkshireroots.org.uk; > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to YORKSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

George I hate to dash your hopes, but don't think this is your John in 1901. *From 1901 census Bradford, Yorks RG13//4158 folio 43 page 26* John THOMPSON 49, mar, coachman, born Donnington, Lincs Margaret THOMPSON, 44, mar, Doncaster, Yorks Emmiline THOMPSON, dau, 17, clog iron mender, Badford, Yorks (John*William* married Margaret Beach STEELS in 1892 Manningham. He was a widower, occupation, coachman, father James, a cordwainer) *On 1891 census Manningham RG12/3633 folio 29 page 19* Jas THOMPSON head, 68, shoemaker Jno*W* THOMPSON, son, widr, 38, coachman domestic ,Dunnington on Bane, Lincs, Emmeline THOMPSON, , aged 7 born Bradford Frances W THOMPSON, aged 10, born Bradford *1881 census RG11/4462 folio 118 page 9 Manningham* John*Wm *THOMPSON. head, aged 28, coachman, born Donnington on Bain, Lincs Charlotte THOMPSON, wife aged 25, born Lincolnshire John THOMPSON aged 8, born Gt Grimsby Frances THOMPSON aged 10 months, born Bradford John *William* was deceased on Emmeline's marriage in *1908*.to George Henry WEATHERALL so wouldn't think he would have been given a watch in 1910. Lin PLEASE REMOVE NAMES & email ADDRESSES BEFORE FORWARDING. USE THE Bcc BOX FOR YOUR NAMES & ADDRESSES WHICH WILL HELP ELIMINATE UNWANTED EMAILS On 19/08/2012 20:34, George Carter wrote: > With the help of Nivard, Ann, Maureen & Jean, I think I`ve found a pairing of John Thompson and a Von Halle family who were living in Eaton Bradford in 1901. The John Thompson was a Coachman Groom.(Thanks Maureen for that). > > The only thing that has me wondering about the findings is that on todays, map It`s about 3 miles by road from Park Drive, where the Von Halle family were living and Canary Street, where John Thompson was living. I expected to find him a bit nearer than that. > Has anyone any experience of servants living away from the home of the employer in the 19th and early 20th century?. I know today it wouldn`t take long to bob from one address to the other, but it seems a bit far in the time before the motor car. I expected him to be close to hand. > There is a possibility that the streets on todays map don`t correspond where they were in 1901 has anyone any local knowledge? > > Has anyone any thoughts on this. > Thanks for any help. > George. > ..... > Ancestors in Yorkshire? http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/YKS/index.html; > www.ryedalefamilyhistory.org; www.wharfedalefhg.org.uk; > www.yorkshireparishregisters.com; www.yorkshireroots.org.uk; > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to YORKSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

George There is no sign of a John THOMPSON with the family in 1911. Frances, widow and her daughter Nelly are enumerated twice - once as visitors in St Pancras London and secondly in Bradford with the rest of her family. Perhaps if you can give us more information regarding this elusive John we might be able to find him. When and where was he born? Lin PLEASE REMOVE NAMES & email ADDRESSES BEFORE FORWARDING. USE THE Bcc BOX FOR YOUR NAMES & ADDRESSES WHICH WILL HELP ELIMINATE UNWANTED EMAILS On 19/08/2012 20:34, George Carter wrote: > With the help of Nivard, Ann, Maureen & Jean, I think I`ve found a pairing of John Thompson and a Von Halle family who were living in Eaton Bradford in 1901. The John Thompson was a Coachman Groom.(Thanks Maureen for that). > > The only thing that has me wondering about the findings is that on todays, map It`s about 3 miles by road from Park Drive, where the Von Halle family were living and Canary Street, where John Thompson was living. I expected to find him a bit nearer than that. > Has anyone any experience of servants living away from the home of the employer in the 19th and early 20th century?. I know today it wouldn`t take long to bob from one address to the other, but it seems a bit far in the time before the motor car. I expected him to be close to hand. > There is a possibility that the streets on todays map don`t correspond where they were in 1901 has anyone any local knowledge? > > Has anyone any thoughts on this. > Thanks for any help. > George. > ..... > Ancestors in Yorkshire? http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/YKS/index.html; > www.ryedalefamilyhistory.org; www.wharfedalefhg.org.uk; > www.yorkshireparishregisters.com; www.yorkshireroots.org.uk; > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to YORKSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >