This is a long story but I'll try & keep it brief & to the point!
I have evidence that a John Wright, carpenter of Cheshunt apprenticed his son, Thomas Wright to, John Worsfold, master clockmaker of Dorking, Surrey for 7 years from 29/12/1736.
I've just found a marriage of Thomas Wright 'of Waltham', clockmaker to Sarah Lifford of Dorking, March 1744. This was a clandestine marriage in London & I would assume that they both ran away from Dorking to marry as Sarah was underage & it would also be about the time that Thomas finished his apprenticeship.
The IGI gives three baptism's for this couple, Hannah, 9/7/1746, Thomas & John, 23/7/1751, all at the Presbyterian, Crossbrook St, Cheshunt.
I know that their son, John, later came to Dorking & was trading as a clockmaker between 1771 & 1828.
If anyone has some resources perhaps they could answer the following questions?
1. Is there a baptism for Thomas s/o John, maybe about 1722?
2. Are there any more baptism's for children of Thomas & Sarah or burials?
3. I'm also looking for a marriage between their son, John & a Sarah. John & Sarah had a Thomas Wright about 1775 & Ann Wright about 1776. Both of these children are later found in Dorking & nearby Banstead but were not baptised in Surrey.
Lots of questions I know but hope someone can help,
Jane