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« on: Friday 15 December 23 22:57 GMT (UK) »
Wow you all never fail to amaze me. I can’t believe you have solved the puzzle of Jane Claridge.
I guessed Mary Ann Winch was not able to remarry and just took William’s name.
Elizabeth Colston was Williams first wife who he married before coming up to London from Bristol. Elizabeth died in 1847 in the London Hospital, sadly her death certificate gives her cause of death as prostrate cancer so I am none the wiser.
William seems to pick up with Mary Ann after her husband left some time between 1847 and Jane’s birth.
As you have pointed out I picked her up from being a witness at son Williams marriage and unpicked who her children were and who they married.
My husband is also a William and is the first in five generations to have not been a glass blower. Over the years I must admit the occupation was helpful in identifying them.
Thank you all once again for your wonderful generosity in helping me.
Jennifer