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I have now got the bond and allegation for Thomas's second marriage. Unfortunately it's not much help. The bond was made on 17 December, one day before the marriage. The amount was £200 which was the maximum amount usually contracted for in those days. The document shows the marks of Thomas and I...

Unfortunately the witnesses might not be helpful: The first witness is Isaac Fareham, the bride's father so I know some stuff about him. The second signed "Robert Blake" (it's clearly that), and he was also the witness to the previous marriage in the parish record (further up the page). Is...

Hi everybody, I have just joined to try to get some help with an ancestor who's proving difficult to research: My ancestor THOMAS BARTON was married in Gringley on the Hill (Notts) 18/12/1804 to SARAH FAREHAM (she was a local). They had two sons, George and John (from whom I am descended). Now... on...

Thanks, I'll post this in General Discussion.

Hello forum users, I have just joined as I would like some help with an ancestor who's proving difficult to research. I have been working on my family tree for about 10 years now and have some decent leads which have come to the following: My ancestor THOMAS BARTON was married in Gringley on the Hil...