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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Devon => England => Devon Lookup Requests => Topic started by: JOLIVER68 on Sunday 17 August 14 15:31 BST (UK)
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I am looking for information on my great grandmother x3 Elizabeth Morrish or Morish of Holsworthy Devon. I don't know much about her other than her birth date which is December 20, 1828 and that she married Aaron Oliver also from Holsworthy b.d. November 4, 1827. They moved to Canada between 1852 and 1861 so I am looking for records prior to that time, specifically her parents and siblings names. Any information would be appreciated, thanks so much!! Jennifer Oliver
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Hi Joliver68
Welcome to rootschat :)
Their marriage certificate would give information on their fathers
Marriage March qtr 1852
Morrice Elizabeth
Oliver Aaron
Holsworthy 5b 869
Rosie
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Welcome to RootsChat
Unfortunately she is a servant to Samuel Allin a farmer in 1851, living at Vognacott, Holsworthy, Devon. So not with parents.
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I have only found the marriage index which just list their own names and nothing else. I did see that Census where she is listed as a servant...again no parents names and I'm afraid I've hit a brick wall there as well.
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Where would I get a copy of their marriage certificate?
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If she is the one on 1851 as mentioned above, it gives the place of birth as Bradworthy.
That could lead to
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J3NV-H26
or
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N52B-9RM
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Neither of those can be correct if her DOB is Dec 20th 1828, so perhaps the census isn't the right one.
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You can apply for a certificate from gro
https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/default.asp
You use the marriage reference given in the second reply from Rosie.
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Thank you, I will apply then for the certificate and hope the parents name are on it.
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Thank you, I will apply then for the certificate and hope the parents name are on it.
It won't have the mothers name though she may be a witness
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I think this could be her in 1841, living in Cross Downs, Sutcombe, Registration District of Holsworthy.
Philip Morish age 40yrs Agricultural Labourer, born Devon,
Elizabeth age 15yrs,
Mary age 5yrs. both born Devon.
Don't forget ages rounded up to nearest 5yrs +or-
Baptism for Aaron Oliver 04 November 1827 Holsworthy Father John Mother Joannah.
gogogadgetlegs
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Oh yes, I haven't seen that before...I will have a look. I also ordered the marriage certificate hoping there may be a clue on it as well. Thanks everyone for the help!!
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I think thi smay be her in 1841, Cross Downs, Sutcombe Reg District of Holsworthy, Devon,
Philip Morish age 40yrs Agricultural Labourer, born Devon,
Elizabeth 15yrs born Devon Mary 5yrs born Devon, could be a grand daughter.
Got this off a Family Tree on Ancestry,
Philip Morish Bapt 26/Feb 1797 Bradworthy, Devon, Died Mar Qtr 1875 Holsworthy.
married Mary Everson 20 Apr 1824 Bradworthy his parents were John Morish & Elizabeth Oke.
Looked in Holsworthy baptisms but could not find Elizabeth at all. Did she get baptised in another Parish? as was sometimes the case?
gogogadgetlegs
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Like I said I have very little information on her, she could have been baptised in another area I suppose. I will look up what you have given me and wait for the marriage certificate. Thanks again!