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Jean

Jean Report 10 Feb 2008 15:44

I am searching for information on my grandfather James French born in 1899 possibly in Newcastle. His marriage certificate gives his father's name as William French, Ship's Painter but I can't find them in the 1901 census. It was thought in the family that he may have been illegitimate and his mother may have been a music hall performer. We have photos of a music hall act called Witty and Whyse but dont know what the connection is. Any information would be wonderful.

Researching:
Bailey, Yorkshire, French, Shepherd and Riseborough, Sunderland

Jean

Jean Report 11 Feb 2008 21:53

Hi Brenda

I have a copy of that certificate but the father is James a mariner.

Thanks

Jean

Researching:
Bailey, Yorkshire, French, Shepherd and Riseborough, Sunderland

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 11 Feb 2008 22:00

Have you googled Witty and Whyse?

It's amazing what you can find out there!!


it might be worth also googling music hall acts, or similar.



sylvia

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Jean

Jean Report 13 Feb 2008 07:14

Hi Sylvia

I have tried but didn't come up with anything but thanks for the suggestion. I have a suspicion that he may have been registered under a different name as I have had no luck in finding his first world war records either.

Jean

Researching:
Bailey, Yorkshire, French, Shepherd and Riseborough, Sunderland