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Trying to find Valance

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Louisa

Louisa Report 24 Apr 2004 22:45

I have a Harriet Valance marrying Charles Bacon at Belper, Derbyshire in 1859. Her father is listed as Richard Vickerstaff on the marriage certificate. One of the witnesses is a Susanna Valance. Both Charles and Harriet were residing in Horsley Woodhouse, Derbyshire. Harriet's mother was called Hannah and in both the 1881 and 1891 census returns she was living with Charles and Harriet and was named Hannah Vicarstaff/Vickerstaff. Unfortunately I can find no trace of Harriet's birth certificate - under either name. Incidentally when I found Harriet's daughter's birth certificate (another Harriet) Harriet (the elder) is listed as formerly Vickerstaff in this instance and not Valance. I can also find no other trace of her parents other than what is above. Richard Vickerstaff appears to have passed away by 1881 - Hannah is listed as a widow. Would like to progress this branch of the tree and have been stuck for some considerable time. Any help would be much appreciated so if you recognise these names please contact me.

Maurice

Maurice Report 19 Sep 2007 15:16

Louisa, my name is Maurice Cass. I know it's a long time since you posted your query and you may have sorted it out by now.
I am interested as I believe the Richard Vickerstaff in your to be a relative my 3x G Grandfather.

I believe Richard's first wife Sarah Chamberlain died in about 1841 and he possibly remarried to Hannah she being about 30 years his junior. They seem to be together in the 1861 census but I've located a Richard Vickerstaff who may have married a Hannah Vallans in 1862 at Belper, actually probably in Horsely. Vol 7b Page 561 Jul-Aug 1862

Sorry if I'm not adding to your knowledge but I thought it worth making contact as the names are beginning to fit what I already have and am interested in pursuing this line.

regards

Maurice