Margaret Michael

[regis]

Looking for any information on Margaret Michael born in Merthyr Tydfil about 1842. She married a James Davies. They had children named Margaret Ann, Francis, Elizabeth, Rachel and a few others.

I found a Margaret Michael whose parents were John and Ann. Another census named them as John and Mary.

Rather confused! I have a birth certificate for Margaret Michael - father John.

i also have a marriage certificate for Margaret Michael and James Davies which gives the name Francis as her father. Is there anyone who can enlighten me?

Thanks.

[mikemerthyr]

Hello I found 3 girls called MARGARET MICHAEL registered in MERTHYR TYDFIL but remember it does not mean she was born in Merthyr 2 with mother maiden names THOMAS and 1 with mothers maiden of EVANS.
1 girl registered in 1855 mothers maiden name THOMAS lower district of Merthyr
1 girl registered in 1858 mothers maiden name THOMAS lower district of Merthyr
1 girl registered in 1842 mothers maiden name EVANS upper district of Merthyr
There were 2 marriages of a MARGARET MICHAEL to 2 men with surname of DAVIES in MERTHYR registry office.
MARGARET MICHAEL to WILLIAM DAVIES 9th MAY 1853
MARGARET MICHAEL to JAMES DAVIES 15th FEB 1842
If you have her children birth certs her maiden name will be on it and you could match her name up with her parents surname and if she had any brothers or sisters you could try to match them as a family. On the census always look at the original document as sometimes when they are transcribed people make mistakes reading the original and type wrong names or spellings. Check fathers occupation although jobs did change also check parents places of birth.It could also be that her father remarried between census its not as easy as the TV programs make it out to be. Hope have you better luck sorting them out.

Mike

[regis]

Thanks for all the information. I will follow it up and hope to find the right person.

Many thanks,

Regis.