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Hi all
Don't really know where to start as I don't know the area.

I believe my Wards may have come from Ossett and have some entries from the Vital Records showing a possibility that would connect with a lead I have. I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction with regards to a marriage that might be a starting point. I have

Jonas Ward christened 2 Nov 1786 (born 17 Oct 1786) son of Isaac and Rebekah recorded in Ossett, Yorkshire, England
Birthplace Dewsbury.

My first finding in Parish registers for Jonas is when his first daughter is born 1812 in Newark, Notts and the Vicar noted the date of birth. When I found a date of birth before in Newark, it was because the baby was born elsewhere. I don't know if this is the same on this occasion but I do know Jonas is not mentioned in the 1811 census for Newark and I am not 100% sure of his birthplace as he dies before registration. I definitely know he married Ann Lee as again the vicar was very helpful when their daughter Ann was born and noted the mother's maiden name.

I was hoping someone could give me an idea of the area and parishes I might need to check as I thought maybe I could try and find a marriage for him in this area as he did not marry in Newark and so far Nottingham has drawn a blank.

Any ideas/help would be appreciated as I can't go any further back at the mo
Elaine

Have been checking on Scotlands People for my family and now have a marriage certificate. I thought I would post on the Lanark board as I have found them here

1881 Census
Dwelling 136 Waddell Street, Govan, Lanark, Scotland
COOPER Harry Head  Married 32 M Benchman England    
COOPER Ernest H son N/A 3 m M Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland
COOPER Martha Wife Married 29 F England    

Martha and Harry were married in Edinburgh 21 July 1879 ( I think) but I can't read it very well, is there anyone who could help, thought  there might be a reference on a family history disc. The marriage was in the district of Cannongate, Edinburgh. Martha's maiden name was Powell.
Also the entry for her first son's birth is very faint - Ernest Harry Cooper- so any guidance would be appreciated. There is a second son John Cooper also but have nothing for him.
By 1891 they are back in England and Martha is now widowed but after looking on Scotlands People, I don't think Harry died in Scotland
Fingers crossed
Elaine

Does anyone know anything of this yard,have googled the exact address and have not found anything except East Sandgate. My family definitely lived there 1881 to1909
Many thanks
Elaine

Have found a reference to my Jonas Ward

London Gazette 12 May 1824
Notice is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between us the undersigned, Jonas Ward, Thomas Baggaley, and Benjamin Townrow, as Fishmongers, Carriers, and Farmers, at the Town of Nottingham, and at Newark-upon-Trent and Norwell, in the County of Nottingham, trading under the firm of Ward and Baggaley, was dissolved on the 9th day of December last.  Witness our hands this 11th day of May in the year of our Lord 1824     Jonas Ward, Thos Baggaley, Benjn Townrow

Have found Historical Directories difficult to navigate with the firm covering 3 areas and couldn't find anything myself. Could anyone recommend the next best way to go to find out more?
Willsy