Longstock

[russethouse]

I have a Henry Elton born in Newton Toney in 1786 0r 1780 - his parents are a Thomas Elton and Sarah nee Grace, the only Thomas Elton and Sarah that fit come from Longstock - they were maried on 25th November 1779 - is their a way to go back further and is there any way of proving I have the right couple.

I haven't been able to locate the Longstock Parish records online

[Little Nell]

Ok, you've got me there.  Where is Newton Toney?  I can't find it on a map anywhere.  Newton Valence, Newtown, but not this one.

How did you find Sarah's maiden name?

I've checked in Hampshire for any Henry Elton baptisms but can only find one in 1807.

 

Nell

[Little Nell]

OK - found it in Wiltshire.

 

Longstock is not that far away, but you should look in other parishes closer first.

Nell

[Little Nell]

A Thomas Elton was baptised in Longstock 23 Aug 1761, son of William & Elizabeth Elton.  He was born 26 Aug 1752.

He's a possible! 

Nell

[kanskar]

Just to confirm from the IGI

 Henry Elton baptised 12-12-1780 Newton Toney - parents Thomas & Sarah

[Mum44]

And also on the IGI  -  a submitted entry

marriage of Thomas Elton and Sarah Rice 25 Nov 1779 Longstock.

This may well be the Thomas whose bap. Nell found, but what evidence is there these are Henry's parents?

[Little Nell]

A Thomas & Mary Elton were baptising children in Longstock around the 1760s.  But there is no sign of a Thomas & Sarah there.

Someone else has transcribed that name as Sarah Grace.  Thomas was not a widower when he married, if that's any help.

Nell

[russethouse]

 I took the advice and looked at nearer Parishes and came up with Thomas Elton in Idminster, Wiltshire again, but no other info.....

Little Nell - If Thomas and Sarah are not in Longstock does that make it more likely that they moved away ?

[Little Nell]

It could also mean that this couple had no children.  However, the birth of Henry about 12 months after the marriage may indicate that it is the same couple.  Proving it may take some digging!

Nell