Marriage Mystery

[fayl]

I am having problems finding the marriage of my g g g grandmother Sarah FRANCIS. (born c 1810 Dawley Green, Shropshire) to John LLLOYD born c 1808 Ansley, Warks.

On the 41 census they are living in Darwin Street, Birmingham with their 3 children, Ann, Rosannah and Elizabeth.

Shropshire Archives have confirmed to me that their eldest daughter - Ann was christened at All Saints Church, Wellington on 3rd April 18333 - parents John and Sarah (Johns occupation Carpenter) and living in Lawley.

Another mystery is that Ann was baptised twice - once as above and then again 18th May 1837 at St Martins, Birmingham (at the same time as a younger sister).

I have a copy of Rosannahs birth certificate which confirms Sarah's maiden name of FRANCIS.

Neither myself (nor Shropshire Archives) can find a marriage between Sarah Francis and John Lloyd.

I even wondered if maybe they weren't married before they moved to Birmingham and have tried looking for a marriage after Anns birth in other areas but cannot find anything.

Has anyone any suggestions please.

Fay

[patrish]

It quite possible Fay that they never legally married, even though on the birth certifcate it says "formerly " Francis.

I have one like this myself  tried everything I can think of but no luck.

[fayl]

Patrish

I think this mystery  may well remain a mystery.

Regards

Fay