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Title: Marriage of John Gray and Susan Flood
Post by: MacGrigor on Sunday 15 July 18 16:54 BST (UK)

Hello,

The couple were christening children in Great Sampford in the 1740s and 50s. They christened a son, William Flood Gray, on the 4th of May 1755. There is a Susan Flood christened in Great Sampford in 1720. Can anyone find a marriage record?

I'd appreciate any help!

Adam

Title: Re: Marriage of John Gray and Susan Flood
Post by: robesur on Sunday 15 July 18 17:40 BST (UK)

Jno Grey and Mary Flood, married at Hempstead, St Andrew, 3 Oct. 1742. Hempstead is adjacent to Great Sampford

Title: Re: Marriage of John Gray and Susan Flood
Post by: MacGrigor on Sunday 15 July 18 17:45 BST (UK)

Thanks! That's great.

Title: Re: Marriage of John Gray and Susan Flood
Post by: MacGrigor on Sunday 15 July 18 17:47 BST (UK)

Does it definitely say Mary? I have her down as Susan Gray on the baptisms.

Title: Re: Marriage of John Gray and Susan Flood
Post by: robesur on Monday 16 July 18 10:02 BST (UK)

The original record is difficult to read but i am fairly certain it is Mary definitely not Susan. The surname could be GRAY but I think it reads GREY, however that would be down to the personal interpretation of the person writing the entry

 I have come across incorrect entries, I sometimes wonder how long after the event the register was actually completed especially before 1754.

Title: Re: Marriage of John Gray and Susan Flood
Post by: MacGrigor on Monday 16 July 18 10:04 BST (UK)

Thanks for that. I'll note it down as a possible.