Louisa Westmacott? - Stroud ?

[DavidG02]

I had been chasing Elizabeth through the census thinking she may stay as a single woman , but in those days its a near impossibility.

I will next concentrate on marriages pre-1841 and after 1827

Thanks for your input once again 

[DavidG02]

Just to give some ideas for those who wish to help 

The naming patterns that John and Louisa followed when naming their children is interesting.

The first male was called William and apart from Johns brother being called William I don't have any strong idea why. Johns father is Richard and Mariah (Gill) Clayfield father is John.

Jane is the next child - first female died as an infant

Followed by Albert then John who both died as infants

*****^^^^^^^^********  All born in Gloucestershire

Arrived in Australia 11 Oct 1858 on the Bee sailed from Liverpool - The following emigrants are sent out on remittance ??

Maria - obviously for mother - who married my GG Grandfather

John again

Martha who is Marias mother

Louisa after Louisa Westm*****

Elizabeth is next ...maybe after the Elizabeth above

Finally we get to a  Richard who dies as an infant

Elija Richard

Albert Leonard

And last but not least Johanna Matilda Alice Ann Clayfield when Louisa was either 45 ( marriage document) or 48 if we accept she was born in Ashley in 1827

Hopefully that gives some clues which way to go. 

Ann could be a reference to Johns sister

[DavidG02]

I'm actually quite excited and possibly confused. Not sure how to interpret this but its got me buzzing and would appreciate some feedback

I have mentioned I received a marriage certificate stating both couples were 'aged' 21 - assuming a birth date of 1830. This along with the following death notice seemed to indicate a date around 1829-30

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/77543184?

Broadening my search terms and including more variants and using FindMyPast I have a transcript of a Louisa Westmacot born 1823 but baptised on 28/10/1832 in St Marleybone London

What has me buzzing is the listed names for her parents are William and Jane. The names of (my Louisa and Johns ) first 2 children.

Why , if she knew her fathers name, (actually I will check that next) would there be no record on the marriage cert?

Am I right to be hopeful or do I need to check other sources , and if so which ones?

Thank you in advance 

[DavidG02]

Its embarrassing looking back nearly 7 years on how I structured this query!!

A possible from 1841?
Class: HO107; Piece: 374; Book: 2; Folio: 6; Page: 7
Cumberland Street, St Pauls, Bristol

Westacott, Elizabeth  F  32  L of Houses(?)
Westacott, Louisa  F  11
Westacott, Michael  M  10
Westacott, Charles  M  9

I have finally been able to rule this one out.

Elizabeth married a Michael Westacott in 1823

3 (found) children are
Harriet Louisa 1828
Michael 1829
Charles Bragg 1833

Father Michael died 1833 and was a Chemist/Druggist

Charles Bragg Westacott died 1843 as did Harriet Louisa

It seems the Ashley one is more and more likely but more searching to go

[Annette7]

Looks like Louisa Westmacott baptised 1827 Ashley also had a brother - James Westmacott bp.7/3/1824 Ashley, son of Elizabeth.

Annette

[Capetown]

.?  Who were the witnesses at the wedding.

GRO INDEX, CLAYFIELD  - Stroud

William - 1852 - mother's maiden name WESTMANCOTT
Jane - 1853 - mother's maiden name: WESTMANCOTE
Albert - 1855 - mother's maiden name: WESTMANCOTE
John - 1857 - mother's maiden name: WESTMANCOT

[shepway]

The marriage took place at a Stroud Register Office:
CLAYFIELD   John   WESMINCOT   Louisa   Stroud   Stroud   Register Office      1851   RR/7   123

Source: Gloucestershire BMD Indexes  http://ww3.gloucestershire.gov.uk/bmd/MainMenu.aspx