Harriet Murden (1859)

Born 1859 in Buckden, Huntingdonshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Harriet was born in 1859 in Buckden, Huntingdonshire, England, the daughter of Henry Murden and Jane Cook. ^[1][2]

In 1871, she was living with her parents and siblings in Porters Lodge, Conington, Huntingdonshire. ^[2]

Henry Murden Head M 35 Shepherd Buckden, Huntingdonshire, England

Jane Murden Wife F 36 Shipherd wife Buckden, Huntingdonshire, England

Harriet Murden Daughter F 12 Scholar Buckden, Huntingdonshire, England

Louisa Murden Daughter F 10 Scholar Buckden, Huntingdonshire, England

Elizy Murden Daughter F 8 Scholar Buckden, Huntingdonshire, England

Research Notes

Her brother is listed as a grandson in William Cook’s house in 1861 and 1871. She and a sister, Elizabeth, are listed as granddaughters in William Cook’s house in 1881. It looks like the same William Cook, judging from the age, birthplace, and relationship to the Murdens. It seems like a pretty big coincidence, if these are lookalikes.

• “England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27C-8ZZG : 11 December 2017), Harriet Murden in household of William Cook, Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 33, Piece/Folio 1608/97, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,487.

With the daughters, I also found them listed in censuses with parents—Henry Murden and Jane (Cook) Murden: ^[3]

• "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KD8J-3NY : 25 April 2019), Harriet Murden in entry for Henry Murden, 1871. SEE ABOVE.

That same William Cook, listed as the children’s grandfather, did have a daughter Jane of the right age and birthplace. I know it is the same William, because his wife and his other children were still living in the house when George Murden came to live with them by 1861. See:

• “England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGR7-JD1 : 12 September 2019), Jane Cooke in household of William Cooke, Buckden, Huntingdonshire, England; citing Buckden, Huntingdonshire, England, p. 6, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

• "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7RK-1JG : 3 March 2021), William Cook, Buckden, Huntingdonshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 1 November 2024)
   Murden, Harriet (Mother's maiden name: Cook).
   GRO Reference: 1859 Jan-Feb-Mar in Saint Neots Volume 03B Page 303.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} 1871 Census: "1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Series: RG10; Piece number: 1524; Folio: 20; Page: 9; Schedule: 44
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 1 November 2024)
   Harriet Murden (12) daughter, Scholar, in household of Henry Murden (35) in Porters Lodge, Conington in Huntingdon registration district in Huntingdonshire, England. Born in Buckden Huntingdonshire England, Buckden, Huntingdonshire, England.
3. ↑ “England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7RK-BBW : 3 March 2021), Harriett Murden in household of Henry Murden, Buckden, Huntingdonshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.