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William PENNOCK (later WRAY) was born on 22 June 1818 in Wetwang and baptised on 11 July 1847 in the Wetwang parish church. His mother was Mary PENNOCK. Mary married Benjamin WRAY later that year on 23 November 1847 in Great Driffield. Benjamin became the father and William used the name WRAY. The family moved to South Australia in 1850.

My question relates to the baptism. I have found three records of his baptism on FamilySearch, which I reproduce in full at the end of this message. Some of the recods (as transcribed) mention Benjamin. I am looking for an image of the original baptism registration? I want to know if Benjamin was actually mentioned on an original baptism, or whether this was later inserted. Are there any suggestions on obtaining an original image of the baptism register as registered in Wetwang? I believe the set from the Borthwick Institute for Archives might be the best source.

The FamilySearch site states I might be able to see an original image at a partner organisation, and I am making those enquiries here in Canberra.

William was the subject of another discussion in 2016 where some very helpful people helped find his birth registration (which I subsequently obtained a certified copy of) (https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=746456.msg5936899).

Thank you

Craig

Baptism transcripts:

Baptism record 1: "England, Yorkshire, Parish Registers, 1538-2016", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:66BG-JJZY : Fri Mar 08 02:30:19 UTC 2024), Entry for William Wray and Benjamin, 11 July 1847. Accessed 7 April 2024.
:Name   William Wray
:Father's Name   Benjamin
:Father's Sex   Male
:Mother's Name   Mary Pennock
:Mother's Sex   Female
:Event Type   Baptism
:Event Date   11 July 1847
:Event Place   Wetwang, Yorkshire East Riding, England, United Kingdom
:Document Type   Baptisms
:Page Number   110
:Reference   PE 48/5
:Affiliate Name   East Riding Archives & Local Studies Service

Baptism record 2: "England, Yorkshire, Bishop's Transcripts, 1547-1957", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6824-6W1M : Thu Mar 07 08:33:51 UTC 2024), Entry for William Uray and Benjamin, 11 July 1847. Accessed 7 April 2024.
:Name   William Uray
:Father's Name   Benjamin
:Father's Sex   Male
:Mother's Name   Mary Pennock
:Mother's Sex   Female
:Event Type   Baptism
:Event Date   11 July 1847
:Event Place   Wetwang, Yorkshire East Riding, England, United Kingdom
:Page Number   110
:Affiliate Name   Borthwick Institute for Archives

Baptism record 3: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NRW4-CFJ : 4 February 2023), William Pennock, 1847. Accessed 7 April 2024.
:Name   William Pennock
:Sex   Male
:Father's Name   Benjamin Wray
:Father's Sex   Male
:Mother's Name   Mary Pennock
:Mother's Sex   Female
:Event Type   Christening
:Event Date   11 Jul 1847
:Event Place   Wetwang, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Hello. I would grateful for any help with the father's occupation for William Shaw (1837-1908) in this 1901 marriage registration for his daughter, Mary Elizabeth? It is something like "Sterrstyper". Thank you.

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According to his death registration (in 1960), George TUCKER was born in Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan. According to his gravestone, he was born on 25 March 1872 (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202094680/george-tucker). According to his marriage registration (in 1893), his father's name was Charles TUCKER. I do not know his mother's name.

Somehow he got to South Australia between 1872 and his marriage in Adelaide on 22 December 1893. It is unclear to me yet whether he came to South Australia with his family or not. There are no ready matching Charles TUCKER death's in South Australia.

I'm looking to confirm his birth from Welsh resources.

There are three possible births on Freebmd:

Births Mar 1872
TUCKER    George        Pontypridd    11a   358
Births Jun 1872
Tucker    George        Newport, M.    11a   224
Births Sep 1872
TUCKER    George        Cardiff    11a   268

Is there a way to find more information about these entries before ordering the registrations? I note GRO can seek to match information, but usually based on a Mother's Maiden Surname (which I don't have). The GRO website doesn't let you put in a date of birth or father's name.

Thanks for any pointers.

Craig

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Are there any RChatters who might be able to access personally and scan a few newspaper entries at either the State Library of New South Wales or State Library Victoria? I would gladly reciprocate in the collection at the National Library of Australia if anything there is wanted.

I have a few from both SLNSW / SLV that I'm trying to chase that are not available at the NLA or through Ryerson.  And, yes, I'm trying to get out of the Ask the Librarian fee, if possible!

If you can help, please PM me and I'll give further details.

Many thanks

Craig