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Title: I don't think Martha was ever born
Post by: genjen on Saturday 11 October 08 19:09 BST (UK)

Martha Letch - parents, Thomas Letch and Phoebe ( Smith, I think).

In 1851, she is aged 5
In 1861 - 16
She married Henry Butler in 1865
In 1871 - 25 - born Braintree, Essex
in 1881 - 34

So, I have looked for her birth between 1843 and 1848. I can't find her anywhere and think maybe I am suffering from Martha blindness so am appealing for help.

If she wasn't registered immediately after her birth, maybe there is a baptism record which someone could look up for me.

Thank you,

Jen

Title: Re: I don't think Martha was ever born
Post by: CaroleW on Saturday 11 October 08 19:31 BST (UK)

Hi

Not all births were registered.  Although Civil Reg was introduced in 1837 - it only became compulsory to register births in 1874

Family finances played a part in whether or not a birth was registered, as it cost (I think) a penny which many families did not have to spare

Title: Re: I don't think Martha was ever born
Post by: Tati on Saturday 11 October 08 19:33 BST (UK)

Hi both,

This one maybe, Jen?

Female Letch
Jun 1845  Braintree 12 18

 :)

Title: Re: I don't think Martha was ever born
Post by: Dolly_007 on Saturday 11 October 08 19:36 BST (UK)

Hi,

I did a quick look on Free BMD - you prob have noticed the entry for "Letch -Female",Braintree,Vol 12,page 18,June q 1845.

Cheers
Dolly.

Title: Re: I don't think Martha was ever born
Post by: genjen on Saturday 11 October 08 19:42 BST (UK)

Well there you are! I hadn't seen that one - or if I did, I just ignored it!

I shall have a go at sending for that one but with the father's name as a reference point.

Thank you.

Jen