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KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 14 May 2005 17:39

I think that county boundaries changed quite a bit in the past. Kath. x

Kate

Kate Report 14 May 2005 17:33

According to my map, Allington in Lincolnshire is near to Grantham, and it is very close to the border with Leicestershire and not far from the border with Nottinghamshire. Similarly, Pinxton is in Derbyshire but right on the border with Nottinghamshire. Kate.

MaryPoppins

MaryPoppins Report 14 May 2005 16:29

Hi Kim, Thanks for that. I have now noticed that where he is living in 1871 is Pinxton in Nottinghamshire changes in 1901 to Pinxton Derbyshire!!! I can't believe there are 2 Pinxtons!!!!! Magsxx

Unknown

Unknown Report 14 May 2005 16:22

Hi Mags!! There is an ALLENTON in Derbyshire!! Its about 2 miles from Derby!! x

MaryPoppins

MaryPoppins Report 14 May 2005 16:01

Thanks Kathleen, my head is spinning so much. I expect after all this it will turn out ot be the wrong William!!! Magsxx

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 14 May 2005 15:58

According to Multi-map there are 4 Allington's. Dorset, Kent, Lincolnshire and Wiltshire. Kath. x

MaryPoppins

MaryPoppins Report 14 May 2005 15:54

Trying to trace William Clay born c 1852 Allington. 1901 census says Allington Derbyshire, 1891 Says Allington Len, 1881 says he was born in Grantham Lincolnshire and 1871 says Allington Leicestershire. In 1861 he was a servent in lincolnshire. Judging by his wife and children I think it is the same person, but can anyone tell me where Allington actually is and how many there are ? Thanks Magsxx