Hi
Not sure whether anyone would be able to assist with this query - driving me nuts!!
So, I have a transcription from a marriage that took place in St Pauls, Hendon on the 18th December 1876 between Charlotte Willis and Cornelius Marquez.
Both were living in 32 Woodbine Street, both of 'full age' Charlotte's father was George Willis and Cornelius' father was Henry (Henri) Marquez.
Cornelius was a seaman.
I don't know who the witnesses were, or what was given as given as the occupation of Henry Marquez.
Rumour has it that Cornelius came from Spain - but, alternatively, he could have easily have come from Mexico or Argentina.
He and Charlotte had three surviving daughters, Georgina, born on the 12th December 1878, Elizabeth Hannah, born on the 18th August 1881, and Mary Jane, born on the 14th June 1883.
Cornelius was away at sea in 1881, Charlotte and elder daughter, Georgina, was still in 32 Woodbine Street - Charlotte confirmed that she was a seaman's wife.
1891- still listed as 'married' with three daughters in 49 Tyne Street, Sunderland
1901 - widowed in 49 Back Wear Street
1911 - widowed in 23 Woodbine Street
remarried on the 2nd April 1913 to William Tomrop - died 14th January 1918.
But what of Cornelius?? Who was he?? Would he have a Merchant Seaman record?
Any ideas on how we can find out?
Sue
