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Northumberland Lookup Requests / Re: Who Is Alice????
« on: Tuesday 10 May 22 00:52 BST (UK) »Did they wed in Scotland, since Alice seesm to be Scottish?
https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC/1841/0014511111&expand=true
Thanks for the reply. In answer to your question re being married in Scotland, I really have no idea.
There is a will of a William Dryden of Belford, proved 15 Oct 1817
Any help with anything?
Wife Isabella
Sons Stephen and John
Daughters Ann and Mary
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-D837-DBH
William Dryden buried 7 Sep 1817, Belford, age 50
Isabella Dryden buried 7 Nov 1817, Belford, age 50
I am almost 100% positive these are John's parents. I have 4 strong DNA links to the descendants of Stephen Dryden mentioned in the Will.
Find-a-grave is all user-submitted, so at best a guide.
1841 CLEARLY states Scotland.
That and the absence of a maiden name for Alice wouldn't inspire my confidence
Very much my thoughts too. I hate not being able to trace both sides as the Maternal is as important as the paternal in making me who I am. Alice has been one of my Brickwalls for many years.
Thank you to everyone who has replied. It is very much appreciated. I still live in hope