Author Topic: 1845 birth certificate query. *Completed with thanks*  (Read 4236 times)

Offline Doddie

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Re: 1845 birth certificate query.
« Reply #18 on: Thursday 26 May 11 17:40 BST (UK) »
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Re: 1845 birth certificate query.
« Reply #19 on: Sunday 27 February 22 10:16 GMT (UK) »
Mary's brother Thomas Smitton was married twice at the ancient church of St Helen's in Sefton. Per Lan-OPC:
 
5 Jun 1844
Thomas Smitton - Stone mason - Bachelor of Seaforth
Margaret Birckett - Spinster of Seaforth, Sephton
Groom's Father: James Smitton, Stone mason
Bride's Father: William Birckett, Farmer
Witnesses: Margaret Braithwaite; Robert Smitton; Margaret Jones
   
12 Oct 1854
Thomas Smitton - Stone mason -Widower of Seaforth
Margaret Gillbanks - Spinster of Seaforth
Groom's Father: James Smitton, Stone mason
Bride's Father: Joseph Gillbanks, Grocer
Witnesses: John Tyson; Jane Lawson; George Gatley
 

Mr Tyson & His daughter are of relation to myself interestingly. I do know of a living descendant from that line and he has provided me with much information