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Title: 1750s-60s Yateley marriage: William WATTS
Post by: stephenaedwards on Wednesday 12 March 08 18:34 GMT (UK)
Hi,

I know that William WATTS married Martha Lock in Yateley on 27 Sep 1771 but he was a widower.

I've tried to find any possible previous marriages for him but have been unsuccessful. Can anyone fine any possible Yateley marriages?

Cheers.
Title: Re: 1750s-60s Yateley marriage: William WATTS
Post by: marcie on Saturday 29 March 08 18:23 GMT (UK)
hi
have you looked at the yateley parish records, ? i have copies of them let me know if you want me to check
regards marcie
Title: Re: 1750s-60s Yateley marriage: William WATTS
Post by: stephenaedwards on Sunday 30 March 08 10:39 BST (UK)
Hi marcie.

I haven't been able to check the Yateley parish records yet.

I'd be great if you could check and let me know if you find anything.

Cheers.
Title: Re: 1750s-60s Yateley marriage: William WATTS
Post by: Yi Win on Wednesday 07 January 09 16:21 GMT (UK)
ok this is an old thread and answers have probably be sorted but the only other William I could find is....

11 Sep 1737 William Watts & Sarah Reekstraw      
Title: Re: 1750s-60s Yateley marriage: William WATTS
Post by: stephenaedwards on Wednesday 07 January 09 18:36 GMT (UK)
The thread is old but I still haven't resolved this one.

Thanks a lot for this info. Where did you find it?
Title: Re: 1750s-60s Yateley marriage: William WATTS
Post by: Yi Win on Wednesday 07 January 09 21:50 GMT (UK)
I have a copy of the Yateley Parish Records!

But could only find the William stated above as anything prior to 1771 - that marriage is also listed.

It would not be uncommon for an elderly widower to re-marry a younger lady.

One of my male relations married at 58 to a girl of 22 becuase he wanted someone to take care of him - they even had children!!!

If I can be of any help please let me know.

Yi Win