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Title: Who was Mary?
Post by: Olicana on Saturday 07 November 20 21:31 GMT (UK)

I am trying to find the maiden name, place of birth and parents of a lady named Mary, who was married 3 times. I have found the following information so far, but I would appreciate it if anyone could fill in the gaps:

Marriage no.1:
Husband's surname Pinckney or Pinkney

Marriage no.2:
6 Feb 1786, Downham Market
John Figg single man, Mary Pinckney widow, both of this parish
Possible death of John Figg Nov 1789, Downham, burial 16 Nov 1789, Downham West

Marriage no. 3:
17 Aug 1792, Stow Bardolph, Norwich, Norfolk
Lawrence Harper, 19, single, of Stradset. Mary Figg, widow, of Stow Bardolph.

Lawrence Harper was born 23 Aug 1772, Norfolk. Died 16 April 1856, Walsingham, Norfolk

Children from 3rd marriage:
Mary Harper, baptised 5 Jan 1794, Stow Bardolph
William Harper born abt 1795, Stradsett, Norfolk. Baptised 2 Sep 1797, St Mary's, Stradsett
William Harper died abt Jul 1855, Downham Union. Buried 11 Apr 1855, Wimbotsham Parish

Title: Re: Who was Mary?
Post by: Ili1133 on Sunday 08 November 20 00:50 GMT (UK)

This looks like Mary (from Freereg)

Mary Gooding bapt 22 April 1757, Downham Market, to John and Mary

Mary Gooding spinster married William Pinkney bachelor 31 Mar 1780, Downham Market, both otp.

Mary's mother appears to have been widowed and remarried in 1772.

Hope this helps.

Title: Re: Who was Mary?
Post by: Olicana on Sunday 08 November 20 01:38 GMT (UK)

Thank you Ili1133, that is very helpful!  ;D