Hitchcock's in Shropshire

[Wandering Canuck]

Hello,

I'm wondering if someone here can possibly help me in my search to find out more about my ancestors.

My great-great-great-great grandfather is Benjamin Hitchcock - born May 31 1789 in Bridgnorth, Stottesden and Farlow parish, Shropshire, England.  He died 1849/51 in New Brunswick Canada.   

There are two possibilities for the parents of Benjamin: 1 - Richard and Mary (Knoke or Knox) or 2 - John and Dorothy (Milner).   It is believed that his parents are Richard and Mary because of the names of his children (who might have been named after his parents - no John's or Dorothy's).

I am trying to find more about Richard and Mary.  They were married July 20 1783 in Stottesden and Farlow. 

They had two other children in addition to Benjamin, Mary born (or baptized) Aug 28 1784 and Richard born (or baptized) Jan 29 1792 died Oct 2 1795.  It is possible that there are more children, but I can't find anything to either confirm or deny this.  I would love to know more about Benjamin's siblings too.  I must have some living Hitchcock relatives in England.

Can anyone help me out here?  I'm more than happy to share what I have found with fellow members of my family tree. 

Thanks!
Jennifer
~who has hit the dreaded brick wall~

[tickilou]

Hello
You may have posted a long time ago, but I'm new to Roots Chat. But I'm not that new to hitting brick walls.
I am linked to the Hitchcock's of Shropshire. Are you still looking for more information.
Best wishes
Victoria

[garstonite]

Benjamin Hitchcock
Born 31 March 1789 - Stottesdon, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England
Deceased 20 July 1849 - Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada, aged 60 years old
Buried - Grand Falls, Victoria County, New Brunswick, Canada
 
Parents
Richard Hitchcock 1742-1841
Mary King 1749-1805
 
Spouses and children
With Cecelia Sarah Collins 1792-1861 with
M James Hitchcock 1816-1871
M Benjamin Jr Hitchcock 1821-1899
M Samuel Hitchcock 1824-1901
M Frederick Benjamin Hitchcock 1829-1902
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someones tree - of course it may be wrong
You have born MAY 1789
the lady tree owner has 31st MARCH - AND Mary as KING - not Knox ?

   
Richard Hitchcock 1742-1841             Mary King 1749-1805   
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Benjamin Hitchcock 1789-1849

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Images of the marriages are on FindMyPast

# 34 in register - Richard Hitchcock married Mary Knoke 20 July 1783   both of the parish Stottesdon
Banns  read 29 June, 6, 13 July 1783
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#40 in same register, John Hitchcock married Dorothy Milner/Millner 4 May 1784

Banns read 18, 25 April, 2 May 1784

It's possible Richard and John are brothers.

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Benjamin was baptized 31 May 1789 according to the parish register his birth date is not recorded.

Richard bap. 29 January 1792  buried 27 September 1794 son of Richard and Mary

Mary bap. 29 August 1784