I now have a birth record for John Royle, born 2 November 1882 at Ashton, child of James Royle, labourer, and Ellen Royle formerly Aldcroft. James and Ellen’s 1850 marriage record shows James’s father as Thomas Royle, gardener. So we're back to taws (or Thomases).
Sue, have you done your DNA? this may sort out more possibilities for you. and a confession - I make trees for heaps of people, look for records, even buy birth & death certs - just because.... I want them to be happy! and history is important! cheers Louise
I have, Louise, but I haven't followed it up because it does my head in - and my Royle ancestors already do that 😄
How great to meet a fellow 'sinner' - I'm a compulsive tree-maker who sometimes goes to great lengths to solve a mystery. ...
An interesting side-note: the 1861 Census records that Ellen Royle (nee Aldcroft) had been blind for 9 years (which would be since 1852, the year John was born).
Glad I'm not the only one who makes trees for random people 😄 Thank you for the tip: I'll follow it up. It took me years to find my GF Thomas, so I hope to live long enough to find John!
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It's now just after 5am, so I might as well get up, grab a coffee, and do some more delving 🤣
How great to meet a fellow 'sinner' - I'm a compulsive tree-maker who sometimes goes to great lengths to solve a mystery. ...