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I agree with Boo on her 'belt and braces' approach.  Although it's difficult before 1837 the 'three pieces of evidence' rule should be followed at all times.

As for the original parish records - that's where I come in.  If they are not available on line I am at the archives almost every week and often in need of something to do so just ask 

Christine

I checked out the index of items held relating to the Wellesley school.  Lots of financial stuff and loads too recent to be available to the public but the registers held are -

NRO 7146/3/1  1888 - 1921  Register of Boys at Greens Home Industrial School, South Shields ( a branch of HMS Wellesley) for boys up to age 12 .  After that they would be transferred to Wellesley for training in seamanship.
The register contains - name, age, date of admission, home town, charge, term at the school, date of discharge, the Board of Guardians to be charged for maintenance and who ordered the admission

NRO 7146/3/2   1868 - 1939  Register of boys at HMS Wellesley
The register contains - name, age, date of admission, home town, charge, term at the school, date of discharge, the Board of Guardians to be charged for maintenance and who ordered the admission


I didn’t look at the registers because it seems to me from the content that the entries would all relate to boys with some kind of ‘criminal’ record and this would not apply to a lad from an orphanage but I’m happy to look next week if you think it would be worth it.

Christine

I can have a quick look at Christchurch while I am at the archives today if nothing is posted before then

Christine

I'm pleased you provided the line and column, Boo, I'd never have found them otherwise!

William Hogg was born June 7 1805 at Heddon on the Wall the son of John Hogg & Jane Bell.
William married Mary Mason born on the 8th February 1832.

Records are showing their marriage at Heddon on 4th February 1832 ??

Christine