Baptism Records

[willow2670]

I have hit 'my' brickwall with my GGGrandfather William BURTON. I have his marriage cert 1853, but alas no Fathers name on it. On various census's he was born c 1834, Madley, Shropshire. I have managed to find him in 1851, but only as a lodger. I would dearly love to find at least his Mother's name. Can anyone direct me to where I could look next? Where can I find his baptism record?
Many thanks
Willow

[Lloydy]

The Shropshire Archives hold the parish registers for Madeley.  Births for 1813 - 1915 are available on microfilm nos: 89 - 16.

I see from your profile that you are in Ireland.  I suggest you post a look up request on here, or alternatively you can put in a request directly to the Archives.  They will do one quick search (about 10 minutes) per person for free, otherwise it's up to £18 per hour.

http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/archives.nsf

Jan

[willow2670]

Thank you Jan
This at least gives me something to do..........
Have been at this brickwall for over 3 years 

Sue               

[Lloydy]

Hi Sue

Another alternative would be the Shropshire Family History Society.  Check out their publications list.

http://www.sfhs.org.uk/

Happy Hunting!

Jan

[willow2670]

Oh goody, more to work on   


Just sent e-mail to archives@shropshire-cc.gov.uk

Thanks for the links

Sue

[Lloydy]

Hi Sue

When I have emailed the Archives in the past, I have always had an extremely quick response, containing everything I asked for plus more.  I'm sure some of my queries took more than 10 minutes, and I've never been charged a penny.

On one occasion I phoned up instead, and was chatting to a very nice lady for at least 20 minutes - again, for free.

Jan

[willow2670]

Hi Jan,
Will let you know how I get on     

Sue

[willow2670]

Hi Jan

Have received today from the Shropshire Archives the baptism of
William Burton, Parents names: Benjamin & Julia.

Not convinced its the one I'm looking for, wasn't expecting a Father
to be mentioned.   

The address given was LLoyds. Does this sound familier to you?

Sue

[AliB]

The Lloyds was a place between Madeley, Ironbridge and Coalport. Hope this helps.

Best wishes
Ali