William Smith and Family.

[jonwarrn]

Hi
All we can do is try!
A Joseph Fletcher married Jane Cruxton, 1 January 1823, Wellington
Witnessed by Samuel Fletcher
All three marked
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH6-7SPT-P?cc=3155854

They had a daughter Ann born 29 May 1824
Baptized at Wellington, 20 July 1825
Abode Aston
father Labourer
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS6T-JK9L?cc=3155854

Aston was also was the abode on the Joseph to John/Margaret baptism in 1828
Is that Aston, "a hamlet in Wrockwardine "? 

1841 census, Wellington
piece 907 book 3 folio 11 page 14
Jarratts Lane
Joseph Fletcher 45 Ag Lab
Jane Fletcher 40
Ann Fletcher 15 Dressmaker
Joseph Fletcher 10 Road? Lab
All born county, John Hovington, 75, in same house
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQRV-QFC

May or may not be the same Joseph who witnessed John and Margaret's marriage. Can't tell!

[jonwarrn]

If that 10 year old Joseph was a son of Joseph and Jane, then I haven't seen a baptism in the parish registers that are online.

1871 census
piece 2949 folio 81 page 35
Wednesfield, Staffs
with John + Harriet Hughes
Joseph Fletcher Boarder Married 44 Miner, born Wellington Salop
Sarah Fletcher Boarder Married 47 Wellington Salop
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KDDZ-8FV

Said lodger but crossed out.
Haven't found them earlier.
Any marriage?

[cinny22]

Thanks jonw65 yes, i did find that 1841 Census for Joseph and Jane today as i was looking where Joseph (jun born to John and Margaret) may have gone, after his Father's death. .............but could not tell if he was a visitor or a family member.

I thought i would have a last shot at this, but it seems that finding and putting this family together is quite hopeless.

It is so hard to put a family together when there is not enough pertaining evidence, connected to a family.

Just received your latest message. I didn't think to look for a "baptism" for that Joseph Fletcher with Joseph and Jane.................that's interesting.
I will continue to look around.......thanks
The 1871 Census is interesting to, no i don't have any marriage, but if i find one and it looks "hopeful" i will certainly order it from GRO. One way would be to make sure the Father is John Fletcher...deceased.
Thanks a lot jonw65.

[cinny22]

Wow jonw65....................have just discovered that i did already have that 1871 Census + have you seen the 1881 Census??
There is a child William and a MOTHER Margaret..........70yrs?? I never saw this before.
The 1881 Census is: Bolas Magna, Shropshire...........

What do you think?

[jonwarrn]

A Joseph Fletcher married Jane Cruxton, 1 January 1823, Wellington
Witnessed by Samuel Fletcher

Fletcher is a fairly common name in those parts.
One Samuel marriage in Wellington in that decade
5 May 1823
Samuel Fletcher
+
Martha Jones
wit Ann Barber, Thos Jones
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSH6-7SRK-Z?cc=3155854

Aston - A township in the parish of Wellington
So not the hamlet of Wrockwardine?

Aston is where Samuel and Martha appear to be in 1841
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQRV-877

In 1851 in Aston children suddenly appear!
Samuel Fletcher, 50, born Wellington, Agricultural Labourer
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGDL-LNX

Baptism of son Charles in 1827. In Wrockwardine!
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NY21-796

[jonwarrn]

There is a child William and a MOTHER Margaret..........70yrs?? I never saw this before.
The 1881 Census is: Bolas Magna, Shropshire...........

Hi
Sadly I don't think it is them. It is a much younger Joseph and Sarah, and mother Margaret is Fletcher. Whereas your Margaret had become Beedlestone.
John

[cinny22]

Just when you think your making "head way" your balloon gets burst!
I really thought i had that...........

Never mind, Samuel may be a link to the family. I'll keep diggin' around.....thanks again.

[cinny22]

jonw65, just letting you know also that yesterday i THINK I have found John Fletcher b. 1835, Rodington, Salop.
I believe this is him with his Aunt and Uncle Joseph and Sarah Humphreys in the 1841 Census. He is only 6yrs old. After this 1841 Census............he's gone

[rosie99]

Sorry I have been away from home today and will have to catch up with Johns posts. 

I am afraid that any replies I make will be on the board and not by PM as we are encouraged to make information available so others can see what is being discussed except in respect of recent events or living people.