Smiths of Silkstone/Penistone/Barnsley

1-star-status Member Joined : 09 Jul 2008 Posts : 1

HI
I'm new to the list and its nice to see so many people searching for Smiths. I have been searching my Smiths for 40 years with several visits to the UK. I can't believe from all these Smiths that I can't find a connection. Everyone knows when searching for Smiths there are MILLIONS.

I have traced back to a George SMITH who had a son Henry. Henry (on his wedding certificate) states his parents are George Smith and Jane Steele. First evidence of Henry is living with his Grandparents in the 41 census and thereafter. I thought his parents must have died.

I had a George SMITH who lived out here in the same town as Henry (who emigrated 1863) who my father said was 'some sort of relation'.
THIS George states on a certificate that he married Ellen Taylor in Barnsley 16th June, 1856 in Barnsley (she was from Gawber) however numerous searches by various kind people have not been able to find this marriage. (they emigrated between 1856-58) She was 12 years younger so it could be his second wife.

Any clues on where to find out more? I'm 95% sure it is him but won't add him to tree till positive.

Maree:W-]:
Australia