A day in the Shropshire Archives - Look ups done 3rd March

[Lloydy]

ERIKA

Hi Jan

What a kind thought to help us with our research.

If you do get a chance I would appreciate a look up for

William Owen b. c1782/3 in Loppington
His birth in the parish records, parent's names, anything that would be useful!
He later went on to marry Frances  (?) Green.

Thank you very much.
Best wishes
Erika

Not good news for you I'm afraid The Loppington fiche was completely illegible.  It was very very faint and I couldn't make out anything. 

Sorry I couldn't help.

Jan

[Lloydy]

ggrocott

Thanks very much for the offer.

Any chance of looking for a marriage between Thomas Growcott and Dorothy? about 1800 probably in the Telford area? The family seem to have moved around the Lawley Bank, Little Wenlock area. I have found a marriage of a Thomas Grocott to Dorothy Jones on the IGI but it seems to be too early.

Telford is a little vague for a look up as there are a number of parishes in the area - examples include Dawley, Madeley, Lawley, etc etc  I had a quick look through Lawley Bank but as I only had a very vague year, I didn't have enough time to go through several years and parishes.

If you could find out some more definite information about this marriage then I would be more than happy to look again for you.

Sorry I couldn't find anything today.

Jan

[Lloydy]

STEFFY[/color]

Hi Jan.
I'm not sure if you have anymore room for another lookup but I'd be eternally grateful if you could squeeze another request in. It's a settlement examination for William Hodgkiss of Stapleton dated 5 November 1779.The reference number is P268/L/8/20 which you give the archivist and with which they may take a while to find. I hope this is not too much for you to fit into your busy day and thank you kindly for your helpful nature

Best Wishes.
Steffy.

I gave the archivist the Settlement reference number and was advised that I can view the original document in the Readers Room (apparently it's not classed as fragile!).  I have to apply for a Reader's ticket to do this so will do this next time I go - hopefully next Friday.

Jan

[s.g.d.]

ERIKA

Hi Jan

What a kind thought to help us with our research.

If you do get a chance I would appreciate a look up for

William Owen b. c1782/3 in Loppington
His birth in the parish records, parent's names, anything that would be useful!
He later went on to marry Frances  (?) Green.

Thank you very much.
Best wishes
Erika

Not good news for you I'm afraid The Loppington fiche was completely illegible.  It was very very faint and I couldn't make out anything. 

Sorry I couldn't help.

Jan

For ERIKA
a William Owen was listed as a cabinet maker in Wem High Street,in 1828.
a Wm. Owen was also a parish clerk.

as Loppington is only 3 or 4 miles from Wem it might be worth looking into.

s.g.d.

for Lloydy
you are a little angel to go to so much trouble,I hope that you are treating yourself to a little drink,you certainly have earned it.

[kena]

Hi Jan, Thanks very much for looking for me anyway, have got an idea of where Richard died so might have to start looking for a will or grave or both to try and get further back with him.

Thanks again

Anna

[Lloydy]

HINTON

Hello,
Looking for a Shropshire marriage of Maria Millichamp
between 1851 & 1861.
In 1851 she lived in the Bitterley area.
Thanks,
Hinton

This was difficult to look up because of the lack of parish.  For a 10 year span there is a large amount of fiche to look through.

I have had a look on FreeBMD and there are several Millichamp's marrying in Shropshire, several in the Ludlow district.  

Do have any other information?  The name of the groom?

Jan

[Lloydy]

for Lloydy

you are a little angel to go to so much trouble,I hope that you are treating yourself to a little drink,you certainly have earned it

Thank you s.g.d.  I did enjoy myself and can't wait to go back   It gives me pleasure to be able to help others.

Jan

[arkay]

Hi Jan,

Thank you so much for looking up my Evan and Rebecca Pryce's marriage in Alberbury.  I have a small query, though.  Was Rebecca's name DAVIES or DAVIS? Do you remember? Since one of the witnesses was john Davis, I wondered if he was a relative or not. Too bad they don't give any info on the parents, isn't it? 

Could I possibly ask for another look-up the next time you go?  Rebecca Davis / Davies was born in Criggion (near Alberbury) about 1805 (she died in Nov 1887 at age 82).  I thought she might have been christened in Alberbury, but I've checked the IGI and there's nothing on her birth there.  So if there are any parish records for a church in Criggion, would you be able to check for me when you have the time? 

I really appreciate your help - thanks again!

Arkay

[Lloydy]

Hi Arkay

Rebecca was definitely DAVIES, and the witness John was DAVIS.

Remember that neither of them could read or write so Rebecca wouldn't have been able to check the spelling!!   It's only what the Vicar has written.

I have added your second query to my list for my next visit.

Jan