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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Shropshire => Topic started by: jhope on Sunday 22 July 07 18:33 BST (UK)
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Does anyone live in Kenley and could help me?
My ggggg (think that's right!) grandmother Milbrough (Milbroo/Milborough) Bennett was buried in Kenley on 26 Jan 1779. I'm not sure how feasible this is, but I would love to find out what is inscribed on her tombstone - if it still exists, is easily found and is still legible of course.
Alternatively, does anyone know of a list of monumental inscriptions for Kenley parish church?
Additionally, I have a cd-rom of Kenley Parish registers from 1682 - 1812 and would be happy to do look-ups for anyone.
Julie
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Hi Julie
I've recently joined RootsChat and noticed that you've offered to do look-ups for Kenley Parish registers. I wonder if you could please have a look for me?
My greatx3 grandfather, Thomas Stedman, was born in Kenley. I have details of his christening, 26 Jan 1812, but I wondered if there is any record of a marriage between his parents, John Stedman and Ann. (Or a christening that might be for John). I think their first child was Richard born in 1805, so I suppose the marriage would have been shortly before that.
Many thanks.
Helen
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Hi Julie,
I am trying to find details of a John Farr born about 1791 in Kenley.
Any details of his birth and parents would be much appreciated.
Thanks Paul
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My greatx3 grandfather, Thomas Stedman, was born in Kenley. I have details of his christening, 26 Jan 1812, but I wondered if there is any record of a marriage between his parents, John Stedman and Ann. (Or a christening that might be for John). I think their first child was Richard born in 1805, so I suppose the marriage would have been shortly before that.
Hello Helen
Afraid that I can't find any record of the marriage of John and Ann - if it's any consolation, the Kenley registers seem very "light" on marriages given the number of baptisms and burials recorded - I can't find any details on any of my Bennett marriages either. However have found the following info on baptisms which may be of some use?
1805 December 1 Richard
1807 Aug 30 Sarah
1809 Nov 12 John
1812 Jan 26 Thomas
all children of John and Ann Stedman.
Maybe John and Ann married/come from another parish? There are no other Stedman baptisms or burials that I could see in the records
Sorry not to have been able to provide info you wnated - hope this helps
Julie
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I am trying to find details of a John Farr born about 1791 in Kenley.
Any details of his birth and parents would be much appreciated.
Thanks Paul
Hello Paul
I had a bit more luck here. There is a John Farr who was baptised on April 6 1793, son of William and Eleanor Farr.
They had a number of other children - baptisms as follows
1787 April 8 Thomas
1789 Feb 22/Mar 29 (both dates given) William
1796 July 4 Francis
1799 April 5 Martha
1802 Dec 5 Sarah
1806 Oct 12 James
Also found William and Eleanor/Elinor/Elianor's wedding (very rare - see my comment to Helen below!!)
1786 August 23 William Farr (of Parish of Kenley) and Elianor Smout of the Parish of Acton Burnell
The Farrs seem to be an old Kenley family - their name is found throughout the parish records.
Hope this helps
Julie
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Hi Julie
Thanks very much for looking anyway! The baptisms of the children you found I'd already found from the IGI, but thanks again. As you say, I think John and Ann must have been from another parish. Their son Thomas (b 1812) was my greatx3 grandfather (his father John was actually my greatx4 grandfather not x3 as I said before!). He settled in Condover after his marriage (though 1st child was born in Ryton) and I'm sure there are other Ste(a)dmans round there, so I might look into the possibility of a link to the Condover area.
Best regards
Helen
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Thats a big help..Thank you for your time and effort Julie.
I am hoping to Visit the area next summer to have a look round and do some digging. ( not graves ! )
Paul
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You are very welcome. Good luck with the visit......should you find any info on Benet/Bennet/Bennetts when you are there, I would be very grateful.....!
Julie