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Title: John ASHMAN (died 1812) from Wells, Somerset
Post by: rough hills on Monday 21 November 11 10:06 GMT (UK)

Hello,

I am researching John Ashman. I have been told he married an Elizabeth Harris c1795 and Jane Wall c1800 in Wells, Somerset. The Mormon IGI Database Search  show that a John and Jane Ashman were the parents of four children; Mary (1802), Sarah (1806), Joseph (1809)and George (1812) who were all baptised at St. Cuthberts church in Wells. I am assuming that Jane Ashman's maiden name was Wall. The Mormon IGI Database Search also shows a John Ashman being buried at St. Cuthbert's in 1812.

I have looked for information about John's date of birth and his two marriages but to no avail. I would be grateful if anyone can provide any additional details about John and his two wives?

Title: Re: John ASHMAN (died 1812) from Wells, Somerset
Post by: krisesjoint on Monday 21 November 11 11:47 GMT (UK)

Hi,

John ASHMAN OTP Widow = Elizabeth HARRIS spinster  of St Andrews by Banns Wells St Cuthbert 23 Feb 1795

John ASHMAN OTP Widow = Jane WALL spinster  OTP by Banns Wells St Cuthbert 29 Mar 1800

John ASHMAN was buried Wells St Cuthbert 26 Jul 1811

Elizabeth ASHMAN buried 12 Jan 1800

also note - There is an Anne ASHMAN buried 22 Apr 1793
George ASHMAN 2 Mar 1794
George ASHMAN 18 May 1810

unfortunately ages not provided at this time

Cheers Kris  :)

Title: Re: John ASHMAN (died 1812) from Wells, Somerset
Post by: rough hills on Monday 21 November 11 12:25 GMT (UK)

Hi Kris,

A big thank you. This information is really appreciated.

As a newcomer to family history research and RootsChat, please tell me what the abbreviation OTP means. :)

Regards

RH

Title: Re: John ASHMAN (died 1812) from Wells, Somerset
Post by: krisesjoint on Monday 21 November 11 12:29 GMT (UK)

Hi RH,

You are welcome

Apologies OTP "of this parish"

Cheers Kris  :)

Title: Re: John ASHMAN (died 1812) from Wells, Somerset
Post by: rough hills on Monday 21 November 11 12:33 GMT (UK)

Hi Kris,

Thanks again.

Regards

Title: Re: John ASHMAN (died 1812) from Wells, Somerset
Post by: pommykiwi on Wednesday 23 November 11 01:46 GMT (UK)

Hi Kris,

Have just noted the recent information you supplied re John Ashman.   I presume that the burial records for John Ashman and Elizabeth are from parish records.  Do you have the batch or reference as I would like to view the records at my local LDS centre.

Cheers
pommykiwi

Title: Re: John ASHMAN (died 1812) from Wells, Somerset
Post by: krisesjoint on Wednesday 23 November 11 03:19 GMT (UK)

Hi pommykiwi,

No sorry I do have have the LDS reference details. I am sure you will be able to order in the records by parish and years. You will likely find a large amount of the parish records will be on the film. Those burial records will likely be a batch from around 1754-1812.

They may just state wife of....... Child of........

 I wondered if Anne may have been the first wife and at least one of the George's was a son. (born 1808 died 1810) Possibly the earlier one was also a son.
Good Luck

Kris  :)

Title: Re: John ASHMAN (died 1812) from Wells, Somerset
Post by: krisesjoint on Wednesday 23 November 11 03:44 GMT (UK)

https://www.familysearch.org/

Lists George's father as John. They also have John's death as 1812 rather than 1811.  ::) Rough Hills also mentioned 1812.  Since I have not viewed the original, and both are transcribed entries, I cannot say which entry is correct.

All the best with the originals.

Cheers Kris  :)

Title: Re: John ASHMAN (died 1812) from Wells, Somerset
Post by: pommykiwi on Wednesday 23 November 11 04:02 GMT (UK)

Thanks Kris,

I have John Ashman 1812 burial but with so many Ashman's (and particularly John's) in this area of Somerset am not sure that this 1812 burial is 'my' John.  Am hoping that a search of the parish records will help.   

Cheers
pommykiwi