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« on: Friday 07 August 09 22:12 BST (UK) »
I have a huge problem with my GGGGran. She got married in 1866 to a man called Benjamin Tyas, and she gave her name as Sarah Smith. However she already had two children by this stage, Betsey and William who are both listed as Smith. My problem is that there is no Sarah Smith that fits the bill on any other census pre 1871. She was born in 1837/38, when she got married her address was listed as Greenacres Hill. I did find a Sarah Buckley who fits all the criteria except for her surname, but why would she be called Buckley on census and Smith on the wedding cert? Also it appears from the wedding cert that she is illegitimate herself. I just don t know how to progress any further with this one! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sorcha