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Perthshire / Re: Poor House Perth/Tibbermore HELP!
« on: Wednesday 19 March 25 09:51 GMT (UK)  »
This is a long shot, as the original post was such a long time ago but I have exactly the same on the birth record for my Gt Grandmother. It says Poorhouse Perth with Tibbermore in brackets beneath. Just wondering if you managed to get to the bottom of this little mystery at all?
I'd wondered if it meant that the baby was born at the Poorhouse in Perth but that the mother was from Tibbermore. I can't find any record of an annexe of the Poorhouse in Tibbermore itself; given its size, this seems unlikely.
It would be lovely to hear from you, thanks.
Chris

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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: Thomas Wetton and Alice Burrows
« on: Tuesday 03 December 19 10:43 GMT (UK)  »
Oh my word! Thank you both so much.

This is fabulous information. I'm looking forward to piecing it all together.

I've been trying to track down Thomas' parents for ages... I really can't thank you both enough.

And a link to the Derbyshire Wettons too. Hopefully this may lead to some further information.

I'm off to explore the records you've mentioned straight away.

 ;D

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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: Thomas Wetton and Alice Burrows
« on: Monday 02 December 19 14:29 GMT (UK)  »
Well, that makes us cousins then as Thomas is also my 4xGGF!

I'm trying to unravel all the fabulous information that's been shared here. I'm so pleased I posted my query.

I'd love to be able to find out who Thomas' parents were but I've never managed to get back any further.

I often wonder if a link might emerge one day that'll connect him to the Wetton families in Derbyshire as there seems to be some strong information about them on-line. Maybe one day.


One of Thomas and Alice's sons (also called Thomas) went on to transported to NSW Australia where he lived as a Bushranger (an Outlaw of sorts). He was involved in a great many violent acts and was eventually hanged in 1840. His name became misspelled as Whitton but it's definitely him. There's quite a lot of information available regarding his exploits and crimes on-line.

I was in contact with an historian in Australia about him a little while ago who'd located some old newspaper articles -  suggest that Thomas Snr may not have been squeaky clean either.

I'd be happy to share anything that might be of interest to you.

Regards,

Chris

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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: Thomas Wetton and Alice Burrows
« on: Monday 21 October 19 15:31 BST (UK)  »
Brilliant idea!

I'd come across this Thomas earlier too but had set him aside because the other names didn't match up. You're right though, he may well have remarried. After all, Thomas and Sarah's children are born much later than Thomas and Alice's.

I do get nervous though when I see Derbyshire mentioned though. There are lots of other Wetton families in the Derbyshire area and I've never managed to make the link.

The occupations of Wheelwright and Coach-builder often come up in connection with Wettons living in the Manchester area - this seems to just confuse me more!

I just had another look on FS and there seem to be two results for the Wetton/Pidcock marriage and one of them is showing for same date but in 1917; although some of the details differ, do you think this could be the same marriage?

That said, I have also found Thomas and Sarah in the 1841 census recorded as Wotton! All the details match up with the later 1851 census except for Thomas' age. maybe he lied to appear more employable.

The 1851 census says that there is a younger Thomas living with them but although I can't make the name out I'm fairy certain that it says the relationship to the head of the household is Wife of Son. There's also a child called Henry and although the age is obscured, I think it says he's a Grandson.

So much more to take in and explore, thank you both so much.

(Thomas's parents still elude me which is rather frustrating).

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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: Thomas Wetton and Alice Burrows
« on: Monday 21 October 19 14:18 BST (UK)  »
Thanks Trish,

That's what I found too. At least it's not just me who can't find them on the 1841 census.

Their father was definitely Thomas the Coach Maker. The second son called Thomas was a very naughty lad and was transported to NSW Australia at a young age. I have court records etc. for him which show his occupation as Wheelwright.

I've previously tried to pin down Maria Wetton in the hope she might lead to some clarity on Thomas snr but... no luck so far. He continues to elude me.

Chris

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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: Thomas Wetton and Alice Burrows
« on: Monday 21 October 19 13:43 BST (UK)  »
Hi, thanks for getting in touch.

I have census records for my 3x GGF John Wetton in all but the 1841 census.

His brother Thomas was in Australia and was hanged in 1840 so he (obviously) won't appear.

I can't locate 1841 census results for the other brothers, William (b1809) or George (b1819).

?

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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: Thomas Wetton and Alice Burrows
« on: Monday 21 October 19 13:02 BST (UK)  »
Thank you!

I have, but I keep drawing a blank.

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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Thomas Wetton and Alice Burrows
« on: Monday 21 October 19 12:38 BST (UK)  »
I wonder if someone might be able to help me please?

I have uncovered a fascinating story involving my 4x Gt Uncle (Thomas Wetton 1814-1840) who was transported to NSW and eventually hanged as a result of his life as an Australian Bush Ranger.

I have manged to trace his parents Thomas Wetton and Alice Burrows.

I have located a record of their marriage on 7th February 1808 at St John's Deansgate and records of their children's baptisms (including my 3x Gt Grandfather, John Wetton 1816-1885).

The baptisms are recorded as taking pace at Cathedral Manchester.

Despite many hours of searching I can't find any further records for Thomas or Alice.

I am particularly keen to follow the Wetton family back further and would really appreciate assistance in finding out the names of Thomas' parents or where he was born.

Huge thanks in advance.


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