Looking for Francis SHELTON & wife Mary in 1851 & 1861 census

[Westy11]

Agree.  There is a Francis SHELTON bur Eaton 18 Dec 1865 and it seems this is very probably the correct Francis indicating he is possibly in Eaton in 1861 but where???

A question and seeking your opinion.  I located a baptism for Francis at Eaton son of Thomas SHELTON and Elizabeth DUNSMORE bap 24 Jul 1803.

Thomas & Elizabeth married at Exton, Rutland 18 Oct 1802.

This couple seem to be to be the best 'fit'.

Your thoughts?

Westy

[rosie99]

In 1841 there is a possibility for Francis's mother in Eaton, she is not born in County.  She is next to William Eaton and family who are next to Francis  & Sarah on the census.
I would think it is very likely that the Rutland marriage is them.

[Westy11]

Thanks Rosie; I had set aside for further research the reference of Elizabeth in the 1841 census.  You make a good point.

Thanks

Westy

[Westy11]

In relation to the marriage of Thomas SHELTON & Elizabeth DUNSMORE: i am seeing an opinion as to the Parish as per the clipping attached.

Not being alocal I wanted to be sure.

Westy

[rosie99]

Banns say Thomas is of Exton & Elizabeth of Wikeham. 

I don't know much about this area
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wycomb

There are a Thomas & Elizabeth in 1841 bn c1776 and c1771 who could fit that marriage
High Street, Scalford
HO107 /588 bk11 f11 p16

[Westy11]

Thanks Rosie.  Trouble is I cannot find a Wikeham

In 1841 census Eaton, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England living with William SHELTON is Elizabeth SHELTON aged 60.  William and his family are recorded below Francis SHELTON and his family with his first wife.  Maybe this is a better fit

Westy

[rosie99]

I think the 1841 you have quoted is probably Francis's mother but not the marriage you have.

The link I gave for 'Wycomb'  says it is in the parish of Scalford which would fit the Thomas & Elizabeth that I found in Scalford

[Westy11]

OK so back to the drawing board for Francis parents

[Westy11]

It may be Rosie that the Elizabeth is William SHELTON's mother but not Francis??

Have to sign off for the night as its late.

Westy