crocken hill nr dartford

[achooo]

maryann king was born  1821 at crockenhill anyone know if it was a stopping place

[casalguidi]

I've looked through the registers of Crockenhill and, if my memory serves me correctly, it was popular for fruit picking etc..

Casalguidi

[Hackstaple]

Crockenhill is a short walk from my house. It is very old village that was the site of pottery manufacture although few very old houses stll exist. Later it was a significant site for market gardening, especially strawberries & jam making but now most of the residents are employed elsewhere.

[CitizenSmith]

Hi Cushybokt

What time of year was Mary Ann born? Her family could have been in the area for the hop-picking, usually around September/October.

Best wishes
Sharon

[achooo]

Hi may be.
 Mary Ann King was born 1921. her father was John King
but we know nothing about that side.
any help is appreciated.

[casalguidi]

Can you tell us when/where/whom she married?  Have you found her on all the available census?  All these might give clues as to her origins.

Casalguidi

[achooo]

she married william packman near dartford kent

[casalguidi]

I can see 3 William PACKMANs in that area, two with a wife called Mary ............ could you please clarify which couple it is you are researching ................. can you name the children or tell us when and where they appear on a census to make sure we are on the right track.  The problem is that the Mary who says she was born Crockenhill says she was born c1828 whilst the one born c1821 says  she was born Ash near Ridley.

Casalguidi

[Hackstaple]

Was it 1821 or 1921? Both appear in the posts by Cushtybokt.