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My third great grandfather, James Scott, married Mary Sparks in the Parish Church. Ringwood, June 21 1859.He was a widower, Yeoman from Pentridge, Dorset father, George,Yeoman. Mary a spinster from Ringwood. Father James, Labourer. Both were "full age"  James died 1870 at Butts Ash Farm Hythe  Southampton.James left Mary well provided for, including "my interest (if any) in the houses and premises at Bournemouth in the County of Southampton, which belonged to her before my marriage with her and with which I have never interfered"  Mary died intestate in 1879. Her effects under 600 pounds. Her nephew, Henry Sparks of Ower near Romsey, Coachman, was granted Letters of Administration The only Mary Sparks I can see in the 1851 and 1861 census seems to be working as a maid in an hotel or similar. I am wondering how a maid with a Labourer father could have the property mentioned. Do I have the right Mary or is Mary the maid not mine I 2would be very grateful for any help  Marg                                                                                                           

Thank you, KGarrad. There is no sign of him being buried in Peterhead with his mother, maternal grandmother and brothers  who died as young children. I guess he is in an unmarked grave.
                  Marg.

I have twin sons born to one of my husbands ancestors. Both boys were given the name Andrew.One little fellow, born 30 minutes before his brother has a second name. His brother has only one name. On the 1901 census (Ancestry) there is one child, Andrew aged 6 years (born 1894) I cannot find a d.c. on Scotlands People for the other Andrew between 1894 and 1901. Is it possible he was stillborn or died at birth, therefore does not have a d.c.? or would there be some other reason ?. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
            Marg.

Thank you, ShaunJ, for taking the time to answer me. Do you know if the person named is the one who died or the one who paid the bill?

                                       Marg.

Thanks again, Nanny Jan, and for the help you have given me in the past. 

                               Marg.