Ralph Smith- born c 1775-1

[queenswood 1]

 Looking for the birth of Ralph Smith in the Weston area of cheshire around these dates please.

He later married Elizabeth Glover in 1799 in Audley- just over the border in Staffordshire.

I am looking for any clues re his parentage and any indication of witnesses or details on the marriage.

many many thanks

Caroline

[..claire..]

Hi

Marriage details

Ralph Smith of the parish of Wybunbury County of Chester, yeoman of 21 years and upwards and Elizabeth Glover of this parish, a spinster aged 17 years and upwards.

Married by Licence 9 May 1799
Both signed register
Witnesses: Charles Smith, George Glover and John Latham.

Have to add the marriage licence states Elizabeth is 21 years +

[..claire..]

These are the baptisms I can see

Ralph bapt. 19 Jan 1772 Bunbury - mother Sarah Smith of Spurston

Ralph bapt 1 Sep 1776 Barthomley ~ father William Smith *** this child was buried 1778

Ralph bapt. 21 Feb 1779 Barthomley ~ father William Smith of Weston labourer.

claire

[queenswood 1]

Thank you! That is brilliant! John Latham as a witness to the marriage confirms i have the right one and the birth in 1779 makes sense too!
 I just wonder how feasible it would be for Ralph to be the son of a labourer but by the time he marries he is a yeoman- how would he have made his money to buy land? Any suggestions? I also have details that confirms that his father William also owns property by the turn of the century in 1800- how were these folks making their money? Any ideas?

Many thanks indeed

Caroline