Hi V
I don't know why George left Liverpool for Belfast either unfortunately!
Georges eldest Son (Charles) is my great grandfather. The butchery profession seems to end in the family in the early 20th century - I guess due to the prominence of heavy industry like ship building in Belfast being a more stable income.
I notice in the 1861 census there is a Frederick and Christina Egner (born in Germany) living in Liverpool. Frederick is a pork butcher - I wonder is this George's father??
my email is
mikeegner@hotmail.comAny info you have would be much appreciated!
Thanks
Mike Egner