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« on: Sunday 11 January 15 13:12 GMT (UK) »
Hi Eric
Having looked at the record for Richard's birth it would appear that his parents are indeed John & Elizabeth Millership, recorded as Milwardship as you point out, however I can't reconcile them as Job & Elizabeth Lee. As you say Job & Elizabeth married in 1799 in Warwick, she from Bedworth & he from Warwick. For them to then move to Oldbury is indeed a possibility. What I find strange though is that after Thomas in 1800 there were no more children for 9 years then Richard 1809, Agnes 1811 & Sarah 1815 all born in Oldbury.
Thomas's parents are given as Job & Elizabeth Millichip & they were married as Job & Elizabeth Millerchip.
All 3 of the other children were baptised as Milwar(d)ship with parents John & Elizabeth.
I have found another marriage for a John Milliship & Elizabeth Barker in Edgbaston on 17 April 1808 & feel that this ties in better with the 3 later births but that is all, it "ties in better".
When you say that the Millerships are a fascinating family & puzzle many people they certainly puzzle me. I believe I have found the parents christian names now thanks to your help but am far from certain of who they actually were & therefore their own parents. What are your thoughts on the spanner I have just thrown in the works?
Regards
Dave