Birth/Marriage Look Up 1841-1845 - Jersey

[MarthaJane]

I have Martha Edbrook(e) born 1821 in either Devonport or Plymouth (censuses vary).  In 1841 she was unmarried and with her family in Plymouth

Edward Gibson was born about 1808 in Woolwich, Kent and 1841 unmarried and  living in London

In the 1861 UK Census they are together with son Samuel born about 1845 in Jersey.    Also, there is no marriage record that I can find on BMD in UK so I presume they married in Jersey.  Could someone look these up for me please.

Their next child was born September 1846 in Devon so they did not stay in Jersey for long

Thank you

[Hill]

Hi

There is an entry in the index for St Helier Parish Church Marriages for the period Aug 1842 to May 1845 on page 86 for Martha Charlotte Edbrooke. Edward Gibson is on the same page.

Whilst I was there I also looked up the birth of Samual Gibson. That again is in St Helier in the volume 14th Nov 1844 to 24th Dec 1845 (volume 3) on page 31.

Stewart

[MarthaJane]

Hi Stewart,

That's fantastic, thank you so very much for taking the trouble to do that for me, much appreciated.

The mystery is why they went to Jersey, in 1841 he was listed as a builder but in 1861 just as a bricklayer.  (Cannot find them at all in 1851 yet although I have all subsequent years until their deaths) so I guess he had a building job over there.  I cannot find any other Jersey connection in either of their families.

One further question.  If I sent away for it do Jersey Marriage Certificates show bride and grooms Fathers' details?  I have Martha's father and mother but have no idea of Edward's Father.

Once again, heartfelt thanks.

Martha

[Hill]

Hi Martha

Yes, a MC should show both father's details.

Stewart

[MarthaJane]

Hi Stewart,

Just looked on the Net, £10 for a Cert, plus £7 for a search plus postage?  Going to have to think about that!  Or won't they charge me for the search if I give the dates and page number you supplied?  Is that enough for them?  Only used to getting UK GROs.

Not so concerned about Samuel, he died  in 1862, and not a direct descendant, whereas Martha and Edward are my g.g.g. grandparents.

Regards.  Martha

[Hill]

Martha

You only pay for the certificate. I've already done the search for you by finding the index number, that would be  the extra £7.

Stewart

[MarthaJane]

Hi Stewart,

Thanks for clarifying that.  I guess I'll send away for the Certificate as it's the only way of finding out who Edward's father was.

Thank you again for your help.

Martha.

[Hill]

Martha

There is another way. I can go to the Registry Office and do a lookup (they allow you to see the certificate in Jersey). I can then let you know the details. It all depends on whether you want a certificate.

The earliest I can get there though is probably Tuesday.

Stewart

[MarthaJane]

Hi Stewart

That is amazingly kind of you!  I don't really need a Certificate at present although I may get it in the future.  Just sent off for some other ones and with Christmas looming - got to watch the pennies.

Martha's father should be Michael Edbrooke, Shipwright, of Devon, Martha may be listed as having occupation of dressmaker/needlewoman.  It's Edward's occupation, confirmation of his age and his father's name and occupation which I am anxious to learn.  Plus actual date of the marriage would be nice of course.

There's no hurry, so whenever you happen to be there.

Very many thanks for the trouble you are taking.

Martha