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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Staffordshire => Topic started by: sooshi on Tuesday 21 June 11 16:41 BST (UK)

Title: Chebsey/Wolaston
Post by: sooshi on Tuesday 21 June 11 16:41 BST (UK)

Hello,
Is there anyone who can tell me if someone born in Chebsey in 1806, would be registered at Wolaston? I dont know the area so have no idea if the two places are connected or not.
thanks,
Sooshi

Title: Re: Chebsey/Wolaston
Post by: CaroleW on Tuesday 21 June 11 16:43 BST (UK)

Hi

There were no birth registrations in those days - only baptismal/christening entries in parish registers

Civil Reg was only introduced in 1837

Title: Re: Chebsey/Wolaston
Post by: sooshi on Tuesday 21 June 11 16:49 BST (UK)

Hello Carole
I found the information on the Stafforshire Parish Records, and just wondered if the village and church were near to each other.
regards Sooshi

Title: Re: Chebsey/Wolaston
Post by: CaroleW on Tuesday 21 June 11 16:59 BST (UK)

Hi

I don't think Chebsey and Wollaston were very close - approx 30 miles from each other if the route map I used is right.  Wollaston appears to be near Dudley

Perhaps somebody with a better knowledge of the area will be able to help

Title: Re: Chebsey/Wolaston
Post by: handm on Tuesday 21 June 11 20:10 BST (UK)

Hello,

I think from reading Sooshi's other post that the place mentioned is Wolstanton which is just north of Newcastle under Lyme and not near Chebsey.

Handm

Title: Re: Chebsey/Wolaston
Post by: CaroleW on Tuesday 21 June 11 22:50 BST (UK)

Yes - my route map shows about 20 miles apart