William Sands

[MacGrigor]

Hello,

Can anyone find me a christening for a William Sands in Manchester, some point between 1815 and 1818? His age at death gives a year of birth of 1816 or 1817. He died in what is now North London, and sadly married shortly before civil registration was introduced.

I'd appreciate any help!

Adam

[heatherjulie]

A bit early

From Familysearch

William Sands
bapt 06 Jun 1813, Manchester Cathedral
Parents William Spencer & Mary Sands

William Sands   
bapt 15 Nov 1812 Manchester Cathedral
Parents William & Lydia Sands

[MacGrigor]

Yes, they're the only two I've ever come across 

[heywood]

Is your William married to Mary?

[MacGrigor]

Yes, he married Mary Thompson in Clerkenwell in 1837. I've drawn a blank on her too.

[heywood]

Do you have the family in 1841?

Have you found anything of the niece Charlotte born abt 1835?

[heywood]

In 1861 207/65/26 this family are living a couple of doors away

Ann Thompson   71 yrs
Richard Thompson 45 yrs toy hawker
William Thompson 27 yrs picture frame maker

I wonder if they are connected 

[MacGrigor]

The couple aren't together in 1841 apparently. And I haven't been able to establish any facts about Charlotte or her parentage.

And possibly, that's an interesting connection!

[heywood]

I think Charlotte, the niece, married Thomas Cain in 1860.
Her father shows as John.

In 1861 207/65/26

She is living next door to William and Mary and shows as born Manchester.