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Title: Amos Witney of Stokenchurch
Post by: Trixy on Saturday 10 February 18 21:55 GMT (UK)

 Hello,

I am trying to find the parents of Amos Witney b Chinnor abt 1833 and the parents of his wife Ellen Strange b abt 1835 Watlington. They were married in Oct-Dec 1854 Wycombe district  according to Free BMD.
Any help would be appreciated.   

Title: Re: Amos Witney of Stokenchurch
Post by: Christine53 on Saturday 10 February 18 22:06 GMT (UK)

There is a baptism for Amos Witney :

Amos Witney b 28 Oct 1832 baptised 25 Dec 1832 Chinnor ; John Witney , chair turner , and Sarah of Chinnor. The family is on the 1841 census:  HO 107 883 5.

The marriage certificate would confirm his father's name and occupation.

Title: Re: Amos Witney of Stokenchurch
Post by: Christine53 on Saturday 10 February 18 22:09 GMT (UK)

Ellen Strange 17 Aug 1834 Watlington ; Adam Strange, bricklayer of Watlington , and Sophia.

Edit : The family is on the 1841 census in Britwell Salome , transcribed as Stranp.

Title: Re: Amos Witney of Stokenchurch
Post by: bucksboy on Saturday 10 February 18 23:48 GMT (UK)

From OXFHS - Chinnor Transcripts CD.

John Witney(bach.) married Sarah Keen(spin.), in Chinnor. 26th July 1828.  Witnesess - William Witney & Ann Hester.

From OxFHS - Marriage Index. 1538 -1837.

Adam Strange, married Sophia Baker. 6 July 1823 @ Watlington.


Steve. :)

Title: Re: Amos Witney of Stokenchurch
Post by: Trixy on Sunday 11 February 18 16:28 GMT (UK)

Thanks to both of you it has been most helpful.
Trixy