Don't worry about things being confusing - genealogy wouldnt be fun and challanging if it was so simple. Anyway a few more questions if you do not mind. - Have you the death cet for Cornelius and if so who was the informant. Where was Sarah living in 1911 - just wondering if she states she was married to George (are you sure its the right Sarah?) I wonder if the reason a marriage can't be found for George and Sarah is because they went to Scotland or Overseas to marry - was George in the military and therefore could a marriage be under military marriages? John

Just a thought and, clutching at straws, have you followed the siblings Sarah Elizabeth and Edwin forward?

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In 1901 Cornelius Whittaker - was listed as married ,and a pauper,in the Firvale Workhouse- occupation given -general labourer.
Kind regards Brian.

The 1901 census - is of real interest,
peice 4354,folio 55,page 12- well worth a view.
George Dew-head- widower b 1854 sheffeidl - spring knife cutler.
(Elizabeth )Dew - (wife) b 1854 Sheffield - charwoman.
George Whittaker (step son)b 1885 Sheffield - general labourer in brickyard.
William Whittaker (step son) b 1888 Sheffield- silver plater rolling mills sheffield.
Minnie Whittaker (step daughter b 1895 - sheffield.
And Herbert blandb 1883 Sheffield- silver spoon and fork filer.
Living at 25 Boston Street Ecclesall Bierlow.
This is Sarah Elizabeth (Whittaker) listed with George Dew,so why is she entered down as - Elizabeth ?,her husband Cornelius Whittaker is listed on the 1901,as resuiding in the Firvale workhouse ?
The 1911 shows Sarah Elizabeth Whittaker as - a widow,with daughter Minne b 1895 Sheffield- german silver cutler.
And George Dew b 1855 Sheffield - spring knife cutler,as a boarder- living at 3 ct - 6 - London Road Sheffield.
Kind regards Brian.
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John as regards the death of Cornelius I believe it was previously researched on Sheffield Forum, from what I can find it would be correct.
All the census 1891 - 1901 - 1911 this George Dow appears.
In the 1891 he is a boarder with no Cornelius living there, possible in the military. The 1901 census has Minnie as the Step-daughter of George, again in 1911 Minnie is entered as Winnie, living with George and Sarah.
I believe the death of George Dow in 1934 to be correct.
Now what looks interesting on the burials for Sarah Elizabeth Whittaker in 1916 age 62, there are others buried there, one is the daughter of William L, named HAZEL???
The George buried in 1917 is Williams brother
Vera I am not yet sure who she is at the moment
The Daughter Hazel could be a clue to William !!!
Thanks Barry

Hi Barry
Vera Whittaker was born Dec 1914 Sheffield 9c 1224 mothers name Brailsford
This makes her the daughter of George Whittaker and Ethel Brailsford who married in 1907

Hazel Whittaker was born in Sep 1937 Sheffield 9c 735 mothers name Sedgwick.
She is the daughter of William Leslie Whittaker and Constance M Sedgewick who married in 1936.

William Leslie Whittaker is the son of George Whittaker and Ethel Brailsford b. 1909. He appears on the 1911 census.
Hope this helps
Sue

Right thinking cap on time again, why on the 1901 census does it say George was a widower - is this just a bad looking "M" by the enumerator. Back to Cornelius, do you know when he was admitted to the workhouse and for what reason ie violent towards Sarah etc due to going crackers. Do Sheffield Archives hold the records for Firvale as since it is over 100 years there should be no closure on his file. What was his cause of death? John

John
The 1901 on fmp states Geoge Dew - Widower,but when you view the original transcript- it states - M, for married.
Kind regards Brian.

Barry
I do not think Sarah Elizabeth Whittaker - was a bigamist.
Any deception to the enumerator might be to hide the demise and Stigma of her Husband - Cornelius being in the Firvale workhouse,it would keep thinks simple.
And as we all know those times were tough and a wife without a husband as main bread winner ,would necessitate a Male boarder or partner,whichever the case,in order to live.
The reason for Cornelius Whittakers admission to the Workhouse,would be of great interest,and solve many issues.
The fact you have established that Cornelius served overseas in the army,might be the key to his later admission the the workhouse.
Kind regards Brian.

I'm not sure whether I have extracted these before:

Burials in Walkley Cemetery
grave C376 [purchased plot, no MI]
WHITTAKER Cornelius 25 Feb 1909 Sheffield Workhouse 59 Sydney T.G. Smith
WHITTAKER Ernest 10 Jul 1906 22 ct. Hammond St. 18 Sydney T.G. Smith
WHITTAKER Harriet 25 Aug 1889 Hammond St 29 Thomas Smith
[name/date of burial/address or place where death occurred/age/minister]

Hugh

Hugh thank You, I am not sure who Ernest Whittaker is also I will have to find out about Harriet.
I have e-mailed Sheffield records to see if there is a mention on the death certificate for Cornelius on how or what he died of.
I also mentioned the two possabilities for the names for a possible wife of William.
I haven't stopped laughing about the mention from another member about whether Cornelius may have been CRACKERS!!!!
I know Sheffield are very busy at the moment so it may take a while.
Barry

i hope you were not offended by the word "CRACKERS" regarding your family member who was in the workhouse. Back to the serious stuff now and lets try and solve your mystery. John