Hi Alli.
Thanks for all the wonderful information, some of which I had
but you have added to it no end.
The Joseph (born 12/3/1797) referred to in your last note is indeed my ancestor. His parents Edward Jacobs and Mary that you mention are proving a problem. I cannot find a marriage between these two. The only one that comes to light is a Edward Jacobs marrying a Mary in Southampton 30 December 1787. Not sure about this as there were a 'tribe' of Jacobs in Southampton at that time. If the eldest children were born about
1794 in Hampreston, then I would assume Edward and Mary married just before this date. Maybe Edward married away from home and brought his wife back to Hampreston.
If you come across any of these details I would be obliged if you would let me know.
Again many thanks for the info.
Regards
dud.