MySource:Kerbent/Birth Certificate Martha Sarah Ellis

Martha's Birthdate Martha died as Martha Sarah Simpson on the 10th May1950 her age was given as 79 (indicating that she was born before Oct 1871)

Martha married her second husband James Simpson on the 29 April 1935 at the time she stated her age was 63 ( indicating that she was born before April 1872)

Martha married her first husband Walter Todman on January 16th 1892 at the time stating that she was of full age (therefore 21 or older) (indicating that she was born before Jan 1871)

Based on the above information I am assuming that Martha was born in before 1871

Where Martha was born On Martha second marriage certifcate she said she was born in Peckham On her first marriage certifcate she states that she was born in England On her death certificate it states that she was born in London, England

Camberwell was created 1st July 1837. In Surrey until 1889. Sub-districts : Camberwell; Camberwell North; Camberwell South; Dulwich; Peckham; Peckham North; Peckham South; St. George. GRO volumes : IV (1837-51); 1d (1852-1930).Camberwell

Based on the above information I am assuming that Martha was born in London (of which Peckham is a sub-district)

Locating Martha Sarah Elli's birth certifcate Steps taken 1. *Searching the IGI none were found

2. Searching the FREEBDMs one was found that contained the full name reference and was in the area of London

• Births Mar 1871 ELLIS Martha Sarah Camberwell 1d 741

Other Martha Ellis born in the London area are as follows

• Births Jun 1871 Ellis Martha Shoreditch 1c 64

Conclusion That the Martha Sarah Ellis born in Camberwell is the same Martha who married Walter Todman

Sources Consulted 1. GENUKI, REGISTRATION DISTRICTS IN LONDON, http://www.fhsc.org.uk/genuki/REG/lnd.htm#camb <http://www.fhsc.org.uk/genuki/REG/lnd.htm> 2. FreeBDM http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/

Reference number: BCE001

Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth Given in the General Register Office Registration District Camberwell 1871 Birth in the Sub-district of St. George Camberwell in the County of Surrey When and where born - Thirty First December 1870, 257 St. Georges Road Name, if any - Martha Sarah Sex - Girl Name, and surname of father - Alfred Ellis Name, surname and maiden name of mother - Martha Ellis formerly Lee Occupation of Father - Bootmaker Signature , Description and residence of informant - Martha Ellis, Mother, 257 St Georges Road, Camberwell When Registered - Ninth February 1871