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Title: Oh dear! A Smith conundrum
Post by: action49 on Saturday 05 August 17 17:25 BST (UK)
I am not sure if anyone is in a position to help me but there were a couple of John Edward Smiths living in North Shields at the turn of the century 1900s - one the son of John and one the son of Thomas.  The only thing I do know is that the one I want married Christiana (or Christina) Peacock in 1911 at Christ Church parish.  If anyone is able to access the parish records and could tell me which John Smith I am chasing I would be most grateful.  I am doing this for a friend so am reluctant to purchase a certificate.

Any help most gratefully received!
Title: Re: Oh dear! A Smith conundrum
Post by: CaroleW on Saturday 05 August 17 23:17 BST (UK)
You haven't given details of which quarter the marriage took place in to help narrow any search
Title: Re: Oh dear! A Smith conundrum
Post by: action49 on Saturday 05 August 17 23:20 BST (UK)
Mea culpa, no I didn't, sorry - it's the December quarter.  I think Christ Church is North Shields
Title: Re: Oh dear! A Smith conundrum
Post by: Trini on Monday 07 August 17 19:33 BST (UK)
Hi,

I accessed the film of Parish Marriages today at North Shields library:

John Edward Smith, age 25, Coal Fireman, or Teemer?, of 48 Rudyerd St. Father Thomas Thompson Smith, a Plater Married Christiana Peacock age 21, of 50 Norfolk Street, father Briton Peacock, a Tailor. Witnesses were: Edwin Hopper and May Hart Peacock.

Regards,

Trini.
Title: Re: Oh dear! A Smith conundrum (solved, thank you!)
Post by: action49 on Tuesday 08 August 17 05:52 BST (UK)
Trini, you are an absolute star! Thank you so much!!! So, it was dad Thomas after all!

Cheers
Angela
Title: Re: Oh dear! A Smith conundrum
Post by: Radcliff on Tuesday 08 August 17 08:33 BST (UK)
Nice one Trini that's sorted that one out for action the rest will be a doddle Thomas Thompson Smith is  easily spotted on the census returns now that you have posted the marriage details