James CHARLES born 7 Oct 1737 Elgin Moray m. Jean MARSHALL

[elsinore]

Hello,

I am looking for the death of James CHARLES who was born in Elgin, Moray and also his marriage to Jean / Jane MARSHALL (born 1727)

His wife and daughters: Barbara & Susan move to Carlisle, Cumberland where Jean/Jane dies on 29 Oct 1818.

Why did they move down to England?

Thanks,

[GR2]

Have you looked them up in the free on-line Libindx site which allows you to search for Moray folk?

Graham.

[elsinore]

Yes I have Graham. In fact I have been to the Record Office in Elgin but couldn't find the marriage or his death.

[GR2]

It may be that the records do not survive or were never made in the first place. Any sign of a will in the English records? Work is the most likely reason for a move. Do you have any idea of his occupation? Also have you checked the on-line catalogue of the National Archives of Scotland and the catalogue for the National Register of Archives for Scotland (which is a separate thing accessed on the same site)?

Graham.

[elsinore]

Graham,

Thanks for your reply.

I am going through the archives that you suggested. It is difficult with a surname like CHARLES which is usually a first name!