Hi
Has anyone during their research come across a Richard Wake b 1768.could be Northumberland or Durham.
He marries for a second time 28 February 1802 Ann Lock at Christ Church Tynemouth, marriage license gives grocer and flour dealer widower of North Shields.
At his marriage he gives his nativity as Howden.
He and Ann have children Richard 1803, James 1805, Ralph Lock 1806 and Jane 1809 all baptised at Christ Church Tynemouth. (Possibly also a Mary, mentioned in his will )
He died 21 January 1837 and was buried 23 January 1837 at Christ Church Tynemouth a newspaper entry confirms his age at death as 70 and grocer of Tynemouth, I also have his will which leaves his business to the eldest son Richard.
I live in Surrey so employed a researcher to check original documents, her searches revealed nothing no baptism in Tynemouth or Wallsend (covers Howden) or Earsden. I can find no marriage 1785-1801 in Tynemouth nor Haughton Le Skerne. (can't check Wallsend on the internet)
I checked Haughton Le Skerne because there is a Richard Wake born at exactly the right time 1767
whether this is the right one or am I just making the pieces fit.Perhaps finding the first marriage might help.
This is my brick wall, 9 years trying to get over ,round or through it , any help or thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks Adrienne