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Title: John Morton m Elizabeth Morley 24 Oct 1811 Doncaster
Post by: moortowns on Thursday 23 January 14 20:50 GMT (UK)

I am trying to find out when and why Elizabeth dies! John remarries Nov 28 1814 to Elizabeth Bagshaw - both are down as Widows at this wedding.
John is listed as "from Sheffield and draper" at first wedding
So far I cannot find a death for first wife but wondered if it is connected to birth of son Miles circa 1812?
Any clues gratefully appreciated! Thanks

Title: Re: John Morton m Elizabeth Morley 24 Oct 1811 Doncaster
Post by: KLM on Friday 24 January 14 14:05 GMT (UK)

NBI records show:-Elizabeth Morton burial 26/2/1828 age 39 St Georges Doncaster'
Wife of John Morton [spirit merchant].
Their marriage was by license.John aged 21 of Sheffield and Elizabeth Morley aged 21 of Doncaster.
They had a son,also John baptised 9/5/1821

Title: Re: John Morton m Elizabeth Morley 24 Oct 1811 Doncaster
Post by: moortowns on Friday 24 January 14 21:03 GMT (UK)

Thank you for looking, but I am not sure about this!
John and Elizabeth had several children from 1815 until 1822, many I have traced forward successfully.

Just wondering whether John married Eliz Morley 24th Oct 1811 and then as a bigamist, married Eliz Bagshaw (listed as a widow and so was he!) when he married her 1814?

John and Eliz (which one?) did have John Morton (son) b May 9, 1821 in Doncaster - our GGGrandfather - the plot thickens, especially as I cannot find the deaths of either Eliz!