http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=754247.72
Reply 75 by BushInn1746 on page 9
1808, Jane Hood of Gateshead, Marriage
The Rev. Robert Stodhart, of Stepney, Middlesex, to Miss Jane Hood, of Gateshead.
(not checked marriage, her age, or possible parentage)
Here is the Stodhart/Hood marriage bond. Jane was the daughter of a Robert Hood, and was a minor at the time of the marriage (details at the bottom of the page)
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01ikg/
Thanks Jen
Now I'm wondering if the John Hood buried at the Ballast Hills Cemetery is John Hood (father to Geo Hood at Gateshead 1st October 1786).
With the exception of Quakers and I think Jews, Non-conformists at this time had to marry in C of E / Anglican Church often with an Allegation / Bond.
Someone has said to me, that some N-C only baptised their children to qualify for a cheaper burial at their local Church graveyard and save transporting the body elsewhere, if they should die as children, or minors.
Regards Mark
