Hi List,
I am new to genealogy, (and still learning) and I have hit my first
brick wall with the following family, and was hoping someone may oblige
me a few census or birth register look-ups and the like please. I am
after anything that gives the names of the following, I would like to
locate census records first I think, to try and establish a family
group, then I can work further afield from there, unfortunately I don't
have much in the way of info, so my posting may end up being a lost
cause (hope not!). Any help would be most appreciated for this novice.
Regards
Jackie.
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William LEVY was born about 1860 in Swansea, Wales. As an 11yr old boy
he came to NZ with a Samuel LEVY, and I have it documented that
William was Samuel's "stepson" and adopted the name LEVY, so LEVY may
not be his biological name which isn't a help, unless Samuel had
married William's mother at some point, then it would make more sense,
but I do not know William's biological parentage or complete birth
details at this stage.
William married in NZ in 1883 to one Esther Anne BRUCE also born in
Swansea, Wales about 1860. I was just wondering if both the BRUCE and
LEVY families came from the same area ?, then I could probably locate
them on the 1861 census records as William and Esther would probably be
around the 1yr old mark, depending on what month of the year they were
born, this then would give me some more info as to their family members
and names etc. Knowing my luck there will be copious amounts of
William's and Samuels!