Questions tagged [1890s]
For questions about research in the decade from 1890 to 1899. If the question is not only specific to this decade, use the 19th-century tag.
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Pennsylvania Birth-records
I’m looking for any evidence of the Pennsylvania births of my two cousins. Soon after their 1886 marriage, their parents, Peter Robinson and his wife Anna Robinson nee’ Brammer, made a short trip in ...
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Seeking change of name documents for Manhattan in 1890s
My Great Grandfather Moritz Stechil, was a widow and married in Manhattan September 13, 1891. However, when my grandfather was born, the last name changed to Steckler. My grandfather’s birth ...
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Are adoption records for the U.K. available for 1892?
In the 1980's I requested a birth record for my grandpa from the U.K. post office in London. The researcher couldn't find his name or anything like it for that year or for several years before or ...
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Getting birth certificate of German born in Romania in 1895 [duplicate]
My grandfather was a German born in Romania in 1895. I need to get a copy of his birth certificate to prove he was German, as I need to prove he was German to apply for a German passport for my ...
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Seeking marriage certificate of Russian and Serbian from about 1900s?
My Serbian Grandfather Milan Marich (born 1880) married Russian Zinaida Dimitrieva Homichevskaya around 1900.
How could I find their marriage certificate?
The last picture is a document of my ...
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Seeking birthplace of William Kruse, b 1899
Seeking birth place of William Kruse, Father, born 1899, Hanover Area, served in the Imperial Army in WW1, and was wounded in mustard gas attack.
The Kruse family owned a large farm in Hanover area ...
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Deciding between multiple birth names and dates?
I have some differences on the certificates and census information.
Birth Certificate:
Name: Edith Nellie Hardiman
Birth Date: 16 Sep 1892
Birth Location: Compton Chamberlayne, Wiltshire, England
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1890s birth for Anna Hunkalo in Lwów?
I am trying to find information on the birth family of Anna Hunkalo, born 21 March, 1890/1897. Official records for her a few. Her country of origin is different on all of them, including her children'...
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Finding 1894 birth record for ancestor born in Poland?
How do I find my great grandfather's birth record?
His name was Victor Godlewski born in Poland on April 6,1894.
I have been using familysearch.org for researching but don't get anything on where ...
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Seeking death record for Jacob Schulthess who died in Wangen an der Aare prison in Switzerland?
Looking for the death record for Jacob Schulthess who died in Wangen an der Aare prison sometime between 1894 - Oct 1899
I am told he was sent to prison for accidentally shooting his mother in law ...
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Seeking birth record for Jacob Schulthess from Wangen an der Aare in Switzerland?
I'm just getting started researching my husband's family who came from Wangen an der Aare, Bern Canton, Switzerland.
I'm looking for Jacob Schulthess birth record who was born 29 Jan 1892 in Wangen ...
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Finding Michigan adoption from 1896?
How do I go about finding adoption papers from Michigan in 1896?
Trying to find my great grandmother adoption papers I have tried writing to Michigan adoption office and they are unable to help me.
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Where is Asszumki, Russia?
I was able to obtain the Petition for Naturalization from the National Archives showing the handwritten city of Asszumki. I have checked the shtetl finder. On my grandmother's Petition she stated he ...
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Where is Gellovsasvetgood, Eazasso, Russia?
My grandfather's military draft registration states that he is from, based on my interpretation of the handwriting, Gellovsasvetgood, Eazasso, Russia. I can't find any towns with similar spelling. I ...
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Missing father for Mary Goldie born 1891?
I have a person in my family tree called Mary Goldie who was born in 1891 and I don't have her father. Her mothers name was also Mary Goldie. I have tried births but shes illegitimate and marriages ...
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Obtaining 1899 birth certificate of ancestor born in Turkey to Turkish parents?
How do I reach the birth certificate of my grandfather who was born in Istanbul, turkey in 1899?
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Looking for Deliatitz, Russia?
My grandfather was born in Deliatitz, Russia in 1899.
I cannot find it on a map.
Can anyone help?
His name was Alexander Freed.
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Identifying Norwegian parents of Hulda Marie Olsen who was born 1892 in North Dakota?
I am trying to identify the parents of my paternal grandmother, Hulda Marie Olson/Olsen. From every census I have found, both parents come from Norway and I have seen her surname spelled as "Olsen" ...
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Civil War pension card listing alias and different wife?
My question regards my great grandfathers pension file, general index to pension files, 1861-1934, image number 3738.
The name of soldier is: Buchert, Malone alias, George W(ashington) Heffelfinger. ...
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Looking for names of grandparents in Magdeburg, Germany when father born 1896?
I am looking for my father Herman Albert Zimmerman, who was born Oct 13, 1896, in Magdeburg, Germany.
I found his World War I and II draft papers and have done much research with census and, on the ...
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Finding immigration record from Greece to U.S.A in about 1890-1950?
My grandfather was born in Vourlia, Lakonia, Greece and arrived by ship to America somewhere between 1890-1940.
His name was Karabineris Nikolaos (Nick), son of George.
How can I find his ...
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What was "Chronic Endeidis"?
Chronic Endeidis, this is from my Great-great Grandfather's death certificate as cause of death ( 1895 ). It is probably a variate spelling but I cannot find reference to it; either by itself or ...
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Locating late 19th century British immigration/landing records?
Many of my ancestors came to Britain around 1880-1900. They were originally from Russia but that may not have been their point of departure by sea.
Are there immigration or landing records for this ...
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No trace of grandfather in 1891 or 1901 census?
My grandfather Charles Thomas Gigg was born in Kensington, London in 1887. He appears to be illegitimate -- no father shown on birth certificate.
He is in the 1911 census -- married with own family.
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Where is Mary Elizabeth Richardson in the UK 1891 Census?
My 2nd great grandmother, Mary Elizabeth ("Mary"), was born to Richard and Penelope Hill in Islington, London, on 01 Jan 1857. She is found with Richard, her stepmother Annie, and brother Richard D in ...
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Who took this photograph in March 1891 Missouri?
I'm trying to identify the photographer that took this picture around March 1891 in Blue Springs, Jackson, Missouri, from the faint imprint on the back of the photo cardboard holder.
I can make out ...
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Finding photo of Robert Mason's 1890 Headstone on Isle of Wight?
Robert Mason is my 2x Great Grandfather. He died in 1890 from Phthisis, or T.B. I am descended through one of his daughters whom when she died left with her things a note which is assumed to be her ...
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Are there records relating to individual convictions or convicts found in British Army Service Records?
My 2x Great Grandfather served in the Royal Sussex Regiment from 1889 to 1902. I have a copy of his service records. Which I have downloaded from FindMyPast, the images can be found at the bottom of ...
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Do letters of Ryle Holme mention marriage of Cecil Zohrab Ede in Japan?
I have asked about the marriage of Cecil Zohrab Ede previously:
Determining if C.Z. Ede and Kogiku Nagaya were officially married?
Record of 1890s UK consular marriage in Japan?
I have now found ...
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Finding death record without knowing death date?
I can trace an ancestor of mine, Samuel McReynolds b. 1812 Tenn, up to the Arkansas (Sebastian county) 1880 census, but loose him after that. I am trying to find a record that will help me determine ...
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Seeking candidates for British ancestor who fathered children in Kobe (Japan) during 1890s?
I have been considering a Mr C.Z. Ede to be the best candidate for my British great-grandfather who fathered children in Japan.
However, during the 1890s, there were many foreigners living in Kobe. ...
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Record of 1890s UK consular marriage in Japan?
In the 1890s there was consulate in Kobe, and I am trying to determine whether the consulate issued a particular certificate of marriage.
Did the consulate provide witness to such marriages?
If the ...
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Registration of Russian immigrants to England in late 19th century?
My great-grandfather wrote a diary about his leaving the Pale of Settlement in the end of the 19th century to England.
The diary, or at least part of it, can be read here.
I am trying to follow his ...
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Help determining this handwriting on the inside of a carriage clock travel case
Whilst photographing a carriage clock that was given to my Gx2 Grandmother as a leaving present when she left service to get married in the 1890's, I discovered this writing on the inside of the lid ...
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Identifying whether Victorian Historical Death Record belongs to ancestor?
I am seeking verification of whether a Victorian Historical Death Record may be for Charles Templeman from my tree.
Born England 1815
Married Jane Forrester
Had 3 children
Emma born England 1832
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How can I learn about a Trade Union activist in the South Wales coalfield in the 1890s and 1900s?
My great-grandfather Thomas (Tom) Jones 1870 - 1946 lived in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales for most of his life. His occupations were variously recorded as:
Haulier (1891 census, age 21)
Coal ...
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Seeking copy of 19th century South African birth certificate?
I'm trying to find the birth certificate of my wife's great grandmother who was probably born in Durban, South Africa in 1884. I'm currently unable to find any online resources for this.
If such a ...
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