Davis & Stayner in Dorchester

[Donald71]

Hello

I have traced one line of my family back to Henry Davis and Eliza Stayner who according to the IGI married on 11th October at St Peter's, Dorchester. From the census records Henry appears to have been born c1801 and Eliza a few years afterwards, both apparently in Dorchester.

However, I've been unable to find and birth/baptism records that fit the bill for either and was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to progress from this brick wall?

I'm hoping to make it to Dorset Record office at some point to see if the marriage register sheds any light but until then I'm somewhat stumped.

best wishes

Donald

[nanny jan]

Hi,

Have you looked at the records on the Dorset OPC site?        http://www.opcdorset.org

Variety available for Dorchester.


Nanny Jan

[allibaker]

to confirm the marriage details
henry davis married eliza stayner 11th oct 1827 dorchester st peters
regards
alli

[allibaker]

this could be a possible for henry
henry davis bapt 25th jan 1808 dorchester holy trinity.parents listed as john davis and ann.there is also a samuel davis same parents baptised the same day
regards
alli

[Daisypetal]

Hi,

Here is some more info about the marriage,


11th October 1827  St Peter, Dorchester
Henry DAVIS
Grooms parish: Mary Le Bone, Westminster
Eliza STAYNER
Brides parish: o t p
By licence
Witnesses: John DAVIS, Charlotte STAYNER


I wonder if this could be Charlotte?

Charlotte STAYNER
Birth:  15 MAR 1805
Christening:  07 JAN 1806   Saint Peter, Dorchester, Dorset
Father:  James STAYNER
Mother:  Elizabeth


Hope this helps,

Daisy

[Donald71]

Daisy

That's fantastic! Thank you ever so much for that. Although Henry Davis was born in Dorchester they were certainly in London by the time their son was baptised. Looks like Henry may have gone their first and then returned to get married. And I had hoped there would be some witness info that would help.

The IGI has the marriage as 11th rather than 7th. Is that from the original or from another transcription?

Really appreciate your efforts.

best wishes

Donald

[Daisypetal]

Oops my mistake

It says the 11th, I got the transcription from 'England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1940'.

I have modified my above post to show the correct date.


Daisy

[Donald71]

Thanks Daisy.

[Kamsack]

Hi. We appear to be directly related to the Davis-Stayner family that you reference and the brief details that you posted match our information. We are in Saskatchewan, Canada and the other branch is in Texas. Minus -27 to day plus wind chill in Saskatchewan. We are researching various resources in the Dorchester area and will post anything that we find that may be of help.