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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Mary Marsh 1812 note needs deciphering
« on: Sunday 10 May 20 13:32 BST (UK)  »
Hi, I am trying to find my G Grandfathers, (Joseph Henry Marsh) history pre his marriage in 1883 where he states his father as a Henry Marsh, solicitor in Chichester. This is the earliest record I have and cannot find any records of a Henry Marsh in Chichester that fits. So I appear to have come to a dead end!
 I recently found another living relative who is related to my G grandfather Joseph. She has an old box of papers belonging to her late grandfather. The attached notes being one that we cannot decipher. Can you help please? We think it is signed Mary Marsh 1812 and so could be critical to our investigation, but cannot decipher anything else on the two notes. I'm hoping you can?
Please see attached copy.

Regards Eddie Marsh.

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Trying to read notes left by Mary Marsh 1812
« on: Monday 30 July 18 15:22 BST (UK)  »
Hi,
 we need help reading the attached notes from Mary Marsh 1812. can anyone help please.
Our search on the Marsh family in Chichester has stuck with a Henry Marsh 1853.
We are hoping that this note that was found in the family papers that pre-dates Henry will give us some direction.

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Sussex Lookup Requests / Re: Looking for henry marsh in chichester
« on: Monday 23 July 18 12:47 BST (UK)  »
Hi Lancastrian girl,
I see we are related, but not via Albert. There is another Brother, Edward Marsh who was my grand father. I have quite a detailed account of him and how he came to live in Birmingham.
I would love to see your info and those photos.
Regards,
 Eddie Marsh.

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Sussex Lookup Requests / Re: Looking for henry marsh in chichester
« on: Wednesday 01 November 17 13:44 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Jan,
I hope you are keeping well and thanks for your kind offer to help.
I've been going over this string and like the look of the following theory-

Extracts-
John Henry Marsh was baptised All Saints 8 April 1804 parents John and Sophia

a John Henry Marsh, son of John Marsh of Chichester entering into articles of clerkship (i.e. training as a solicitor) under James Bennett Freeland of Chichester, 31 May 1821.

It looks from the 1833 death duty register (though faint and barely decipherable) as though John Henry Marsh died intestate, his administratrix being Mary Marsh (perhaps she was his widow?).

Preston Chronicle, 5 November 1832
On 24 ult., at St Michael's, Toxteth Park, John Henry Marsh, Esq, of Chichester, to Mary, eldest daughter of Wm Hurry, Esq., of Toxteth-park.

A son, John Henry Pakenham Marsh, was baptised in 1834 after his father's death:

Conclusion-
Could Joseph have been a second son to Mary and a new aquantance, (possibly Mr Pakenham?) although Mary would be getting on by 1853.

Could Joseph have been JHPM's son?

Maybe Joseph went by the name Joseph Pakenham in his early years? Or Joseph Hurry?

1883 Joseph returns to Chichester to marry Emma in St Peter the GT church which Emma was also christened in.

Regards Eddie

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Sussex Lookup Requests / Re: Looking for henry marsh in chichester
« on: Tuesday 31 October 17 15:24 GMT (UK)  »
Well its been a while! After giving up on my ancestry for a while I've decided to have a fresh look and see if anything new has been unearthed.  Its been over 4 years, but are you guys still out there? Do you fancy another go at finding the elusive Henry Marsh?

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Sussex Lookup Requests / Re: Looking for henry marsh in chichester
« on: Monday 13 May 13 09:27 BST (UK)  »
Hi all, just caught up with all your hard work, thanks, it seems I have stirred up some interest in this mystery. I must admit that the marsh side of my family history has always been the most difficult to trace. As I said, I am relatively new to this and take my hat off to your obvious experience and enthusiasm in this subject. All I can do is hope you will persevere further and find some more clues.
One of the surprises I received while researching my family history two years ago was the discovery that I had 3 half sisters and two half brothers from my Mothers previous marriage that I new nothing about! She kept it a secret all her life, (she died in 1986 and as far as I know shared it with no one). So who knows what other skeletons there are?

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Sussex Lookup Requests / Re: Looking for henry marsh in chichester
« on: Tuesday 07 May 13 14:12 BST (UK)  »
Jan,
  I have seen one on the internet, but if its not too much trouble, thanks. :)

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Sussex Lookup Requests / Re: Looking for henry marsh in chichester
« on: Tuesday 07 May 13 12:46 BST (UK)  »
Jan,
 thanks for your very kind offer, yes please, can you capture all info from this marriage cert, (including and witnesses, occupation and address) and hopefully it may lead us further. I'm not sure about any other names at the moment, but think the advise given is good in that I should have as much info about Joseph before jumping to any conclusions. Thanks to everyones guidance, much appreciated and any further assistance is most welcome. Eddie

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Sussex Lookup Requests / Re: Looking for henry marsh in chichester
« on: Tuesday 07 May 13 09:37 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for your replies. Unfortunately I don’t have the marriage certificate. I am pretty certain that the records I have for Joseph are correct from Family Search for post marriage years. This shows Joseph Marsh born 1853 marrying Emma Parker, (born 1858) on 30 June 1883 at St Peter-the-great church. Grooms Parent Henry Marsh, bride’s father John Parker. No other info is listed on this record.
John Parker was born in Chichester so all clues point to Chichester based families.
Joseph’s Census records show birth place Chichester in the 1891, 1901 and 1911 census maybe incorrectly?

I have found one record for a Henry Marsh christened 10 June 1808 at St Peter-the-Great, Chichester, (same church as Joseph’s marriage record). His parents were William and Maria. This would make Henry 45 years old when Joseph was born so he may have been married before?

However, another record that I thought maybe them was a Joseph Gardener Marsh christened 04 Nov 1853 at St Andrews Church in Deal, Kent. Fathers name Henry William and Mothers name Lucy Jane. Lucy is a popular name in my family and was Joseph’s first named female child.
Note: My records show children of Joseph are- Lucy 1883, Henry 1885, Edward 1887, Emily 1889, Annie 1891, Joseph 1894 and Albert 1900
Eddie ???

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