Leighton Buzzard. Bedford. George Rowe.

[koalasa]

Hi All,

I have come to a "brickwall" in researching my wife's family tree. I am looking for information on GEORGE ROWE, born about 1826 in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England.

His daughter SARAH ROWE, born June 1846. in Leighton Buzzard, married ELI BIRDSEY born 1846 in Chesham, Buckingham, on 18th May 1865 in Leighton Buzzard.

So far I haven't been able to find out who George's parents were, who he married and where.

Thanks in anticipation.
Koala [South Australia]

[waterfall]

1841 census Leighton Buzzard.

Parrott Drive.

George Rowe, 20, Lab, bn in County
Ann Rowe, 20, bn in County
Ann Rowe, 2 mths, bn in County

Samuel Rowe, 55, Lab, bn in County
Susannah Rowe, 50, bn in County
William Rowe, 15, bn in County

Workhouse Lane

Elizabeth Rowe, 25, Plaiter, bn in County
Ann Rowe, 2 3/4, bn in County
Edward Rowe, 8 mths, bn in County

Union Workhouse

Mary Row, 60, bn in County

Pightle, High Street

Emma Ashby, 35, bn in County
Edward Ashby, 2, bn in County
George Ashby, 1mth, bn in County
Samuel Rowe, 20, Army, bn in County
Mary Rowe, 20, bn in County

Surname Index for 1851

Sarah Roe, 21, Hts
William Roe, 35, Bkm

Ann Row, 66, Nth
John Row, 66, Bkm
William Row, 19, L/B

Samuel Row, 67, L/B
Susan Row, 60, EVS
Ann Row, 1, L/B

Hannah Rowe, 26, WOB
William Rowe, 27, L/B
Robert Rowe, 4, L/B
Susan Rowe, 6, L/B

No George and Ann with daughter Ann in 1851 at Leighton. If these are the parents of Sarah maybe they were at Chesham as some link since Eli Birdsey was bn there?

I would suspect that George is son of Samuel Row and Susan baptised 8/11/1818 at All Saints, L/Buzzard.
If so he married Ann Pratt 12/10/1840 at All Saints L/Buzzard.

Hope this helps, Waterfall

[koalasa]

Hi Waterfall,

I appreciate this information. I will follow-up these leads and hopefully you have put me on the "right track."

have a great life,
Koala. [South Australia]

[waterfall]

Glad to help........can look up marriage entry if you wish next week although I expect your resourses are pretty good out there........so I am told.

Good luck, Waterfall

[koalasa]

Thanks Waterfall,

I would appreciate you looking up the marriage record for me. Any and all help is gratefully received. It is amazing that sometimes in my research, details "fall into place" very easily, and at other times, I stumble over "brick walls." I guess this is why Family History Research is so captivating.

Live large and enjoy your life.
regards from,
Koala [South Australia]

[waterfall]

From Leighton Buzzard All Saints P/R.

BAPTISM

8/11/1818 Samuel s Samuel/Susan Row, Leighton, Lab.
8/11/1818 George s            "                         "           "
11/2/1820 Edward s           "                          "           "
10/5/1822 John      s            "                         "           "
31/7/1825 Hannah d            "                         "           "
16/4/1827 Rachel   d            "                         "           "
11/4/1830 Susannah d         "                         "           "

MARRIAGE

 Samuel Roe otp and Susan Hickinbottom otp were married after banns on the 28th May 1818. Witness:- Joseph Chandlers
Wm Drage. Wm Drage on signatory.(Wm Drage Parish Clerk)

25/12/1839 Samuel Row, full age, batchelor, lab, Leighton,
(father Samuel Row, lab)married Mary Scott, full age, spinster,
(father Francis Scott, farmer). Witness George Reynolds, John Drage. All signed except Mary. (John Drage Parish Clerk)

18/10/1840 George Row, full age, batchelor, lab, Leighton, (father Samuel Row, lab) married Ann Pratt, full age, spinster,
Leighton,(father Thomas Pratt, lab). Witness:- John Hedges,
Elizabeth Pratt. No signatures, marriage after banns

BURIALS

7/12/1825 Hannah Row, Leighton, 1 yr
14/4/1832 Susan Row, Leighton, 2 yrs
16/8/1832 Rachel Row, Leighton, 5 yrs
18/6/1857 Samuel Rowe, Leighton, 73 yrs

Hope that helps, Waterfall

[waterfall]

From Leighton Buzzard All Saints P/R.

BAPTISM

8/11/1818 Samuel s Samuel/Susan Row, Leighton, Lab.
8/11/1818 George s            "                         "           "
11/2/1820 Edward s           "                          "           "
10/5/1822 John      s            "                         "           "
31/7/1825 Hannah d            "                         "           "
16/4/1827 Rachel   d            "                         "           "
11/4/1830 Susannah d         "                         "           "

MARRIAGE

 Samuel Roe otp and Susan Hickinbottom otp were married after banns on the 28th May 1818. Witness:- Joseph Chandlers
Wm Drage. Wm Drage on signatory.(Wm Drage Parish Clerk)

25/12/1839 Samuel Row, full age, batchelor, lab, Leighton,
(father Samuel Row, lab)married Mary Scott, full age, spinster,
(father Francis Scott, farmer). Witness George Reynolds, John Drage. All signed except Mary. (John Drage Parish Clerk)

18/10/1840 George Row, full age, batchelor, lab, Leighton, (father Samuel Row, lab) married Ann Pratt, full age, spinster,
Leighton,(father Thomas Pratt, lab). Witness:- John Hedges,
Elizabeth Pratt. No signatures, marriage after banns

BURIALS

7/12/1825 Hannah Row, Leighton, 1 yr
14/4/1832 Susan Row, Leighton, 2 yrs
16/8/1832 Rachel Row, Leighton, 5 yrs
18/6/1857 Samuel Rowe, Leighton, 73 yrs

Hope that helps, Waterfall

[koalasa]

Thank you so much Waterfall. This information sure helps.

Koala [South Australia]

[rachaelwareham]

My name is Rachael and i noticed your post whilst looking for my relatives, and i noticed Eli Birdsey, who is a sibling of Sophia Birdsey, who i am researching. Their parents were Matthew and Eliza Birdsey (maiden name Lovett). Other siblings include, George, Mary , Matthew and Sarah. Do you think there is a link?
Many thanks