Ester Grindel was the illigitimate daughter of Mary Grindle(born abt 1810) (various spellings of surname). Ester was born 14 Aug 1831. I found Ester on the 1841 Census, living with her mother Mary and Mary's husband Charles Brain (born abt 1811). I can find no further census records of Ester but did find a death record of a Hester Grindle, who died age 19 in 1850. Ref P110 IN 1/2 page 19 Little Dean. Could anyone tell me if this is the correct death record or does anyone know what happened to Ester? Jean Herbert

I beleive this to be the case; Esther appears as a christian name in Mary's descendants.

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Again Slowhands, many thanks. Any idea as to when the next census it to be released? I have heard many conflicting ideas but no-one seems to know for sure. Jean Herbert

Hello Jean,

You are correct - Esther/Hester are the same person.

I have a copy of the actual death certificate. If you would like a copy, please contact me off-line and I will scan and send. Cause of death is listed as Scrofula, which research indicates is a Tuberculosis of the lymph glands.

Hester's Mother, Mary GRINDLE is a sister to my Great-Great Grandfather, William GRINDLE.

Sincerely,

I signed a petition on line for the early release of the 1911 census,the reply from the government was to the effect that they saw no reason for it's early release-so 2011.