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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Hampshire & Isle of Wight => Topic started by: russethouse on Monday 08 September 08 22:05 BST (UK)

Title: Longstock
Post by: russethouse on Monday 08 September 08 22:05 BST (UK)
I have a Henry Elton born in Newton Toney in 1786 0r 1780 - his parents are a Thomas Elton and Sarah nee Grace, the only Thomas Elton and Sarah that fit come from Longstock - they were maried on 25th November 1779 - is their a way to go back further and is there any way of proving I have the right couple.

I haven't been able to locate the Longstock Parish records online
Title: Re: Longstock
Post by: Little Nell on Monday 08 September 08 22:21 BST (UK)
Ok, you've got me there.  Where is Newton Toney?  I can't find it on a map anywhere.  Newton Valence, Newtown, but not this one.

How did you find Sarah's maiden name?

I've checked in Hampshire for any Henry Elton baptisms but can only find one in 1807.

 ???

Nell
Title: Re: Longstock
Post by: Little Nell on Monday 08 September 08 22:29 BST (UK)
OK - found it in Wiltshire.

 :-[

Longstock is not that far away, but you should look in other parishes closer first.

Nell
Title: Re: Longstock
Post by: Little Nell on Monday 08 September 08 22:33 BST (UK)
A Thomas Elton was baptised in Longstock 23 Aug 1761, son of William & Elizabeth Elton.  He was born 26 Aug 1752.

He's a possible!  :)

Nell
Title: Re: Longstock
Post by: kanskar on Monday 08 September 08 22:42 BST (UK)
Just to confirm from the IGI

 Henry Elton baptised 12-12-1780 Newton Toney - parents Thomas & Sarah
Title: Re: Longstock
Post by: Mum44 on Monday 08 September 08 22:45 BST (UK)


And also on the IGI  -  a submitted entry

marriage of Thomas Elton and Sarah Rice 25 Nov 1779 Longstock.

This may well be the Thomas whose bap. Nell found, but what evidence is there these are Henry's parents?
Title: Re: Longstock
Post by: Little Nell on Monday 08 September 08 22:54 BST (UK)
A Thomas & Mary Elton were baptising children in Longstock around the 1760s.  But there is no sign of a Thomas & Sarah there.

Someone else has transcribed that name as Sarah Grace.  Thomas was not a widower when he married, if that's any help.

Nell
Title: Re: Longstock
Post by: russethouse on Monday 08 September 08 23:19 BST (UK)
 I took the advice and looked at nearer Parishes and came up with Thomas Elton in Idminster, Wiltshire again, but no other info.....

Little Nell - If Thomas and Sarah are not in Longstock does that make it more likely that they moved away ?
Title: Re: Longstock
Post by: Little Nell on Tuesday 09 September 08 11:41 BST (UK)
It could also mean that this couple had no children.  However, the birth of Henry about 12 months after the marriage may indicate that it is the same couple.  Proving it may take some digging!

Nell
Title: Re: Longstock
Post by: Elton-R on Friday 17 May 24 10:10 BST (UK)
Hi Russethouse & LittleNeil

I have come across your posts with great interest as I believe we are also descendants of Thomas Elton & Sarah Grace (m1879) and their son Thomas who married Mary Ann.   We had come to the same conclusion that after marrying in Longstock they moved the short distance to Newton Tony.  We had also found the baptism of Thomas and parents William & Elizabeth.  Have you made any progress finding out any more about William & Elizabeth as we are also stuck at this point?

Many thanks Russethouse for the Harriet Smith (nee Elton) - Reading connection.   I'd got her living with her brother in London in 1861 but lost her after that!