According to the 1861 for Sheffield, Sarah POWELL age 22 a laundress was
born in Brecon, Wales. She was not living with a family. I cannot find her
on the 1851 census so am assuming she was living in Wales then but despite
searching on
Ancestry.com have not found her with any likely parentage. She
married a John KENNY in 1869 in Sheffield. Her marriage certificates states
her father as Edward POWELL. John was from Mayo, Ireland, another difficult
search. It would appear that one of them was Catholic as they baptised their
children in the Catholic churches in Sheffield and I would assume it would
be at least John who was Catholic.
I have search for Sarah's birth and have found 5 possible births in Brecon
but have not ordered any birth certificates due to cost until I can
determine which is the right one. I don't have any more information and
would be grateful if anyone has any ideas on how I can go further
June
June Chatterton
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Handmade Greeting Cards and Wedding Stationary
www.craftmarkets.co.uk/chatterboxdesigns
and
http://artymiss.co.uk/barter/stores.php - Look for Chatterbox Designs
Family History
www.junechatterton.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
Looking for members of the following familys
BENSON, BRADFORD, CHATTERTON, FIELDSEND, HAWLEY, LEMONS and MITCHELL