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Hi
I am looking for an Eliza Corfield born Stottesdon, Shropshire in 1832
I have a known address in 1851 census High Street Bridgnorth where she was about to give birth. Her daughter, Alice Corfield (illegitimate) was born on 11th April 1851.
Very little is know about Eliza before or after this date, however Alice was living with her 'Aunt' Ann Embry and 'Grandmother' Rebecca Corfield in 1861.
I am particularly keen to find reference to her baptism in the parish records or any subsequent marriages and her death and any further information about Alice. We think Alice later married into my husband's family in Much Wenlock.
With thanks in advance,
Lyn
Cambridge, UK
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Hi
Welcome to rootschat
Eliza was baptised 2nd January 1832 Stottesdon - mother Mary Corfield -abode Chorley -occ Servant to her father
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Hi Rosie,
Thanks VERY much - that's fabulous! Many thanks for your generosity in helping.
Best wishes
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Pleased to help :)
Do you think she is the Alice Mary Corfield who is a Barmaid in 1871 Much Wenlock :-\
Are you thinking she may be Alice Mary who married Thomas Barnett in 1874.
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Hi Rosie
That's definitely the lady we are interested in. I have a birth cert for Alice Mary Corfield, but her mother Eliza was more of a mystery. Discovering that Eliza's mother was Mary fits very well. My next challenge is to find out more about Eliza and Mary. We are pretty shire their mother is Rebecca Corfield nee Jordan who lived until 1872 in and around Stottesdon incl Neenton and Aston Botterell. She was christened in 1790 in Burwarton but not sure where she died as 'Atcham' is only the registration district.
Thanks again for your help with finding Mary
Best wishes
Lyn
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So do you have this Lyn?
1841 Census
Neenton, Shropshire
William Corfield, 65, Farmer
Rebakak Corfield, 50
Mary Corfield, 30
Hanah Corfield, 25
Ann Corfield, 25
John Corfield, 20
As you say Rebecca was nee Jordan and Marriage was 6 December 1808,Stottesden And Farlow, Shropshire.
1851 William/Rebecca are alone;
William Carfield, 78 born Stottesdon
Rebecca Carfield, 60 born Burwarton
Death Reg GRO Index
CORFIELD, MARY, age 33****
GRO Reference: 1841 D Quarter in BRIDGNORTH Volume 18 Page 23
Christenings;
Stottesden and Farlow;
MARY, 1 Jan 1809****
HANNAH 13 May 1810
Parents WILLIAM/REBECCA
Only ones I could find on Familysearch.Org
Trish :)
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Marriage;
29 August 1848 Chetton, Shropshire
ANN Corfield to George EMBREY
1851 Census
George Embrey, 40
ANN Embrey, 35 born c 1816 Charley
Cornelius Corfield, 13, Cousin
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You can rule out the Marriage for a Eliza CORFIELD to Richard SQUIRES 1856
She was a Widow, nee Stokes and 1st married to John Corfield 1850.
Sorry forgot to welcome you to Rootschat Lyn :)
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Hi Trish
Thanks very much - that has really moved our research forwards
Thanks for the welcome!
All the best
Lyn
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We are pretty shire their mother is Rebecca Corfield nee Jordan who lived until 1872 in and around Stottesdon incl Neenton and Aston Botterell. She was christened in 1790 in Burwarton but not sure where she died as 'Atcham' is only the registration district.
Buried at Stottesdon 17th July 1872 age 83 - Abode 'near Wenlock'
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Your welcome Lyn.
I had a look to see if with my limited in-line resources I could find a Will for William Corfield who died 1854.
I was hoping he mentioned his Granddaughter Eliza !
But had no luck.
Tried looking for a Will for Rebeccaalso to see if Eliza was mentioned hopefully with a married name.
I also noticed Ann Embrey, nee Corfield married the Farm Bailiff William Cordfield (1861 Census) in 1865 (FreeBMD)
Eliza is visiting the Bowens in Bridgenorth in 1851 Census;
Thomas Bowen 30
Ellen Bowen 33
Thomas Bowen 3
Henry Bowen 2
Caroline Bowen 5 Mo
Eliza Corfield 19 born Stottesden*******
Mary Edwards 22
I cant conclusively pin down a Marriage for Eliza.
Trish :)
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Thanks so much,
That is really helpful.
We went to the area around Stottesdon last week - nothing in the graveyard but fascinating to see
Best wishes,
Lyn