Alexander Forbes, Bermondsey

[rumpuscat]

I have recently found on Ancestry a record of Alexander Forbes' marriage to Christian Rapier at St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey on 15 April 1711.  He is described in the record as "mariner inSalisbury Land" but I have no idea what this means.  He is also a "Batch of this parish" but I can't find any records of his birth in London.  I suspect he is of Scottish origin but it's hardly an uncommon name so I'm wondering if anyone can help.

[KGarrad]

The term "of this parish" just means he was living in the parish for the qualifying period!
That's when the banns were called.

It's nothing to do with where he was born.

[Bookbox]

He is described in the record as "mariner inSalisbury Land" but I have no idea what this means.

I read it as Salisbury Lane.

[rumpuscat]

The term "of this parish" just means he was living in the parish for the qualifying period!
That's when the banns were called.

It's nothing to do with where he was born.

Thanks for clarifying that, I wasn't sure on that point. 

[rumpuscat]

He is described in the record as "mariner inSalisbury Land" but I have no idea what this means.

I read it as Salisbury Lane.

Oh, well done - I was sure it was a 'd' on the end.  Much more sensible. 

[davidft]

Salisbury lane, Bermondsey  became Flockton street, Bermondsey in  1912

[rumpuscat]

Salisbury lane, Bermondsey  became Flockton street, Bermondsey in  1912

Many thanks. 

[rumpuscat]

This has become a brick wall.  Every male Forbes seems to be called Alexander and many of their females are called Christian.  Since I don't know his birthdate or where he was born, trawling through Scotland's People is unproductive.  I can't think of anything else to do, where to look, etc.  If anyone has any suggestions that I might not have thought of, I'd be very grateful, thanks