I am trying to find the status of Sarah Chapman when she married Robert Pinner in 1875 at King's Lynn, Norfolk. Sarah's maiden name was Hall and she was born in the county of Durham. In 1853 she married Benjamin Alfred Chapman in Scarborough, Yorkshire.
The 1871 census shows her as housekeeper to Robert Pinner in King's Lynn. Also with her were her 6 children, the last one Bessy being 3 months old. I have been unable to find a death record of her husband Benjamin and wonder if she was a widow or had split from her husband.
The 1881 census shows her being married to Robert. Bessy who was listed as Chapman in 1871 is now listed as Pinner. Another 3 daughters have been born.
Any help with solving this would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Pat