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Hi fellow rootschatters,

I have become pretty good over the years at reading wills but am stumped at a will for Avery PUPLETT 1622 on Ancestry, I can pick up some of the names but would really appreciate if some kind soul could have a look and just give me the basic of the names and relationships listed on there.

With huge thanks in advance,
Jo 

I have an ancestor who was a Thames Waterman, born in 1755 and admitted to the Company if Drapers in 1799. He married in 1779 and had five children, the four sons went on to be admitted to the Freedom of the City by way of their apprenticeship (as Lighterman) to their father "citizen and Draper".

His wife died in 1797 and between 1799 and 1809 he fathered a further six children with "Susanna Armstrong". He refers to his wife by this name in his will and does not refer to her as his wife. I do not believe that they ever married and that she was already married to Mr Armstrong.

My question relates to the fact that three of the sons born to Susanna were also admitted to the Freedom of the City by way of patrimony and that the document states that they request to be admitted to the Company of Drapers "because he is legitimate and was born after his fathers admission".

Would this confirm that there was a marriage?
Was the fact that my ancestor named these subsequent children as his in his will enough to prove legitimacy?

Any thoughts or insights would be greatly appreciated as a marriage would change completely who I believe Susanna to be.

Thank you for your interest.

Jo 

1873 -the will with a codicil, of Thomas Hall, gentleman, was proved by Thomas Hall of 15 Camden Terrace, Colebrook Row, Islington, Artist and the son and one of the executors. Effects under £12000.

How would I be able to get a copy of the will?

Jo 

Hi,

I am hoping some kind soul can tell me any details of the 1831 marriage of David Mitchell & Frances Hutson in Brighton.

Any information gratefully received.

Jo