baptism in Plymouth

[poppyw]

Yes, her father's name is Thomas Sansom.

[rosie99]

Is it possible that Hannah was a widow when she married James POWELL? Have you got her father's details from the 1857 marriage certificate?

The birth of Henry James Powell in 1860 gives mothers maiden name as Sansam.   James Powell married Hannah Sansom Dec qtr 1857 Axminster RD.
I would think that you need that marriage certificate to get details of their fathers just in case she had misunderstood the 'maiden name' question when registering the birthb

[poppyw]

I have the marriage certificate and Hannah's baptism. She was a Sansom.

[rosie99]

I have the marriage certificate and Hannah's baptism. She was a Sansom.

Thank you for confirming that 

[rosie99]

I wonder if Uplyme Bastardy records have any information

http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/rd/46e70151-fa63-460a-a2a1-2fcaef9c8b9c

[poppyw]

Thanks for the suggestion. I've a few I could look up! 😀

[rosie99]

Thanks for the suggestion. I've a few I could look up! 😀

       

It seems more likely that Joseph was hers but who knows 

[poppyw]

Another mystery to add to the list🙃
Oh well. Thanks for all your help.