England

Jane Lewis was born about 1813 in Condover, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom. Use the "FS: Births & Christenings: 1538-1975" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

1. What is the exact date of the event?
2. Is this a birth record or a christening record?
3. According to the record, who are Jane's parents?

1. In "FS: Births & Christenings: 1538-1975" enter the search information indicated above.
2. Select the first record that appears with the correct information, and use the record to answer the questions.

1. The exact day of the event is December 12, 1813.
2. The record indicates a christening.
3. Jane's mother is Gwyna Lewis, but her father is not mentioned in the record.
   (Contributed by Kaylee Lynn)

Mary Ann Gown married James Steward in 1864. Use information from the "FS: Marriages, 1538-1973." QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

1. Where were they married?
2. Which other family members were listed on the document, and what were their names?
3. What occupations are listed on this record for these people?

1. In the search screen for the QUIKLink above, enter "Mary Ann Gown" in the appropriate search fields.
2. Use the index transcription and the record image to answer the questions.

1. The couple was married in Stokesby, Norfolk, England.
2. The fathers of the bride and groom are listed on the record. Their names are Henry Steward and Robert Gown.
3. Occupations are listed for all the men on the record (the groom and the fathers), and they are all laborers.
   (Contributed by Kaylee Lynn)

Charlotte Elizabeth Taylor was born around the year 1879 and lived in Lambeth, London, England. Though she appeared on the 1881 census with her family, she did not appear on any additional censuses or records that we know of. Use information from the "FS:Death Reg. Index, 1837-2007" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

1. What age was Charlotte when she died?
2. Where would we look for more information on her death?

1. In the search screen for the QUIKLink above, enter "Charlotte Elizabeth Taylor" in the appropriate search fields.
2. Use the index transcription to answer the questions.

1. Charlotte was 5 years old when she died.
2. The index explains that Charlotte's death record (likely containing much more information) can be found in the book "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," on Page 281, Volume 1D, Affiliate Line Number 250.
   (Contributed by Kaylee Lynn)