look up request

[margarita]

Can anyone help with some look ups.  I am looking for more information on Smith family members in Stratton st Margrets.  In particular, the parents of William Smith born c.1829 in ssmargrets. He married Matilda Yeates of ssmargrets in 1848/49.  She was born 1828/29.

any help would be most welcome !!

[alcrighton]

Hi,

Have you got their entry in the 1861 census?

1861 Census for Shrivenham & Watchfield, Berkshire (RG9/727 Folio 22 Page 2)

Address:  Cottage House, Shrivenham & Watchfield

William SMITH, Head, 31, Sheppard, b. Stratton St Margret, Wilts
Matilda SMITH, Wife, 31, b. Highworth, Wilts
Albert SMITH, Son, 11, Shep'ds Boy, b. Moreden, Wilts
Francis SMITH, Son, 9, Scholar, b. Moreden
Henry SMITH, Son, 7, Scholar, b. Moreden
William SMITH, Son, 5, Scholar, b. Crosely nr. Henly on Thames
Sophia SMITH, Dau, 4, b. Watchfield
Catherine SMITH, Dau, 1, b. Watchfield

Regards,

Allan

[Emsworthy]

Hi,

Smith, William
Yeates, Matilda
Marriage
Q March
1849
Swindon ??
Volume 8
Page 489

With the certificate, at least you'd get his Father's name...hope this helps,

Regards, Emma