George Frederick Welch (bef. 1835 - 1924)

Born before 15 Mar 1835 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Eliza (White) Welch — married 28 Jun 1858 in Saint Pancras, London, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 18 Jul 1924 after age 89 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

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Biography

George Frederick Welch was christened in St Albans, Hertfordshire on 15 March 1835^[1]. He was the son of John Welch and his wife Mary.

At the time of the 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census, John, Mary, Ann, Jas, Amelia, and George Welch were living on Sopwell Lane in St Albans, Hertfordshire^[2].

At the time of the 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census, John, Mary, Amelia, and George Welch were living on Sopwell Lane in St Albans, Hertfordshire along with John and Ann's widowed daughter Ann Hughes and her son George Hughes^[3]. At the time of the census, George's occupation was listed as "Trimming Weaver".

George married Eliza White in Saint Pancras, London on 28 June 1858^[4].

At the time of the 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census, George F., Eliza, Eliza E., and Clara J. Welch were living at 2 Everilda Street, Islington, together with Eliza's mother Mary and sister Emily White, an orphan named James Fary, a boarder, and three visitors^[5]. At the time of the census, George's occupation was listed as "French Polisher".

At the time of the 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census, George F., Eliza, Eliza E., Clari J., Herbert, Alfred, George, Alice B. Welch (and George's mother Mary Welch) were living on Western Road, Tottenham^[6]. At the time of the census, George's occupation was listed as "French Polisher".

At the time of the 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census, George F., Eliza, Eliza E., George W., Alice B., John W., Arthur J., Lilian M., Catherine E., Margaret E., and Frederick C. Welch were listed as living at 1, Milton Road West Green Road, Tottenham^[7]. At the time of the census, George's occupation was listed as "French Polisher".

At the time of the 1891 Canada Census, George, Eliza, Albert, George, Bertha, Arthur, Lily, Kate, Madge, and Fred K Welch were listed as living in New Westminster, British Columbia^[8]. At the time of the census, George’s occupation was listed as “House Painter”.

At the time of the 1911 Canada Census, Arthur, Hattie, Max, Douglas, and Catheline Welch were listed as living in Vancouver, British Columbia, along with Arthur's father Geo Welch^[9]. At the time of the census, George’s occupation was listed as “Rtd”.

George died in New Westminster, British Columbia on July 18, 1924^[10].

Sources

1. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NXYX-2MG : 30 December 2014), George Frederic Welch, 15 Mar 1835; citing St. Albans, Hertford, England, reference items 1-2 p 181; FHL microfilm 1,537,809.
2. ↑ 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census, England, Hertfordshire, St. Alban, page 21, George Welch; HO107, roll 447, sheet 13 (http://search.findmypast.com/record?id=gbc%2f1841%2f0012419649 : Accessed January 23, 2016).
3. ↑ 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census, England, Hertfordshire, St. Albans, page 37, George Welch; HO107, roll 1713, sheet 419 (http://search.findmypast.com/record?id=gbc%2f1851%2f0007023369 : Accessed January 23, 2016).
4. ↑ Find My Past: England Marriages 1538-1973 Transcription
5. ↑ 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census, England, Middlesex, London, Islington, page 28, house 161, George F. Welch; RG09, roll 129 (http://search.findmypast.com/record?id=gbc%2f1861%2f0000835478 : Accessed January 23, 2016).
6. ↑ 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census, England, Middlesex, London, Edmonton, page 11, house 153, George F. Welch; RG10, roll 1340 (http://search.findmypast.com/record?id=gbc%2f1871%2f0003375474 : Accessed January 23, 2016).
7. ↑ 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census, England, Middlesex, London, Edmonton, page 34, family 177, George F. Welch; RG10, roll 1384 (http://search.findmypast.com/record?id=gbc%2f1881%2f0006604241 : Accessed January 23, 2016).
8. ↑ Census of Canada, 1891, British Columbia, New Westminster (2), New Westminster (City) (B), page 19, family 88, George Welch; RG31 - Statistics Canada, roll T-6290 (http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1891/Pages/item.aspx?itemid=26738 : Accessed June 9, 2018).
9. ↑ Census of Canada, 1911, British Columbia, Vancouver, North Vancouver and South Vancouver (12), Sub-District 40, page 33, dwelling 296, family 320, Geo Welch; RG31 - Statistics Canada, roll T-20337 (http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/census/1911/Pages/item.aspx?itemid=517875 : Accessed March 21, 2020).
10. ↑ Registration of Death for George Frederick Welch, Event Type: Death, Registration Number: 1924-09-336553, BC Archives Mfilm Number: B13125, GSU Mfilm Number: 1927302, Event Date: 1924-07-18, Event Place: NEW WESTMINSTER, Age at Death: 89, Person: GEORGE FREDERICK WELCH, BC Archives - Royal BC Museum.

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See also:

• Wikipedia: French polish