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« on: Tuesday 18 September 07 17:07 BST (UK) »
Hi
Can any one help me to find more information about my 3 x Gt Grandparents via the 1841 census? I have their marriage cert which shows they married in Colyton Parish Church on 4th October 1843. The info I have is as follows,,
John Baker. born Farway Devon circa 1811. Father Henry Baker, Farmer.
Mary Ann Martin. born Broadclist circa 1811. Father, Anthony Martin, Labourer.
Where were they in 1841, who are the mothers and siblings etc.
Also, in 1861, My 2 x Gt Grandmother, ( Mary Ann Baker ) at the age of 13, was not listed as a student but as a Lacemaker. Even more surprising, her younger sister, Harriett at the age of just 9 was also described as a Lacemaker. It does explain why, at the age of 38, 25 years later, my Gt Gt Grandmother signed her marriage cert with a X. Was the Colyton area known for hand made lace in the mid 19th century ?
Many thanks,
Ian,
Cumbria.