John BUSHBY, Born 1804, Campton

[BAC3]

Hello,

Can anyone please help to confirm the date John BUSHBY (1804-1838) married his wife Elizabeth (1808-1831).   Her maiden name unknown.   I have researched most of the likely Indexes but no luck, sadly.   

I would be grateful.   Thank you.

BAC3

[bedfordshire boy]

Where were they  buried? Have you looked at Campton parish register, either for the marriage or for banns which would show Elizabeth's maiden name and parish of residence?

[BAC3]

Thank you for replying.

According to the National Burial Index for England & Wales they were both buried at the Anglican All Saints Church in Campton.   However, I'm unsure how you access successfully the Campton Parish Register for marriages, as on each occasion I search the appropriate period it takes me to FindMyPast which does not have the answer.   The joys of genealogy

BAC3

[johnP-bedford]

John Bushby was of Clifton when he was buried at Campton on 19 Apr 1838, aged 34

Elizabeth Bushby was of Shefford when she was buried at Campton on 17 Nov 1831, aged 23

Did John Bushby as widower, of Shefford remarry at Campton in 1831

[BAC3]

I have no idea if John BUSHBY re-married after the death of his wife, Elizabeth.   There might be a possibility of course.

My interest lies with Elizabeth BUSHBY (maiden name unknown) who mothered three children, Joel (1828), George (1829) and Emma (1831).   The thought is that Elizabeth could have died in 1831 as a result of Emma's birth??   It is the date of her marriage and maiden name I am trying to establish for a descendant in Australia of the eldest son, who was transported.

BAC3

[bedfordshire boy]

I don't think that Campton marriages post 1812 are available online. Beds FHS have a CDrom which has transcriptions pre 1813 with an index for marriages 1813-51

[BAC3]

Thank you for the tip about the Beds FHS. 

I had noticed via your earlier remark about the Parish Registers that possibly on-line details were unavailable

 

[Bunnygirl]

Hi BAC3
I do have a copy of Campton PR and have taken a look for you. I cannot see a marriage for John & Elizabeth. BUT have found other information, it does look like John did remarry after Elizabeth's death ...... as these dates fit.
Joel baptized at Campton 17 Feb 1828 son of John & Elizabeth
George baptized at Campton 30 August  1829 Burial Campton 9 June 1833 aged 4yrs son of John & Elizabeth abode Shefford
Emily baptized 5 June 1831 daughter of John & Elizabeth abode Shefford 

Burial at All Saints Campton  Elizabeth Bushby 17 Nov 1831 aged 23yrs
Marriage at All Saints Campton 27 Dec 1831
John Bushby widower of Shefford & Margery May Marey Bailey spinster of Shefford.
Witnesses George Haddow, John Bayley, Sarah Rider & Mary Bailey

Children to this marriage  John Bailey Bushby baptized at Campton 11 Nov 1832 son of John & Margery Mayse Burial 27 March 1834 aged 20months
Margery Burial 27 June 1837 aged 7 months

Then John dies
John Burial 19 April 1838 aged 34yrs
John is shown in PR as a cooper his death place abode as Clifton.

Hope this helps

Bunnygirl

[BAC3]

Good Morning Bunnygirl,

Wonderful information.......what can I say, except, Thank You.

Aside from the fact that Joel BUSHBY, the eldest child was transported to Australia, the BUSHBY family story was one of tragedy, premature deaths of children and, indeed, parents.   I notice that you have named John BUSHBY's first daughter in 1831 as "Emily", whereas the information I have been given is "Emma".   Possibly a transcription error?   Sadly, of course, no confirmation of John and Elizabeth's marriage and no indication of her maiden name.

However, you have certainly provided previously unknown information and I am sure my correspondent in Australia will be delighted.

Thank you once again,

BAC3