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I reasoned that the marriage might have taken place just after the Census was taken and that they were both working and lodging somewhere else. Though that was before you told me part of the 1861 Census is missing
I did find a Thomas Davies age 25 at Naid y March (FindMyPast) in 1861 lead miner unmarried son of William and Ann Davies with a number of siblings. I'm very dubious about that now.. lead miner? But then later (1881) he is an ag. Lab and 1891 a chemical worker. I also prefer the Thomas and Ann or Thomas and Jane bapt already found but not confirmed. Because of the naming link. Though obviously that is very speculative!
I have bapt. For Sarah from FindMyPast.
Sarah bapt. 27 Oct 1833 Flint. Mother's maiden name Mary. Residence Bryan.
Also her father Edward..FindMyPast
BIRTH 17 July. Bapt. 22 July 1804. Bapt. Mold son of John Griffiths and Mary Jones.
There is a burial record for Edward which is consistent with this date of birth.
Marriage Banns for Edward Griffiths (FindMyPast)
14 Sept 1828 Northop (though FindMyPast give place as Connah's Quay). Register entry says 'Mary Ellis and Edward Griffiths ... both of this Parish of Northop'. Annotation on side says married by me H. Jones Vicar.
Mary is only seen in one Census (1841) and possibly died after birth of Eli 1842. In 1851 Edward is living on his own at Mill Brow, Widower.
So ... where the heck is Thomas, born around 1834/5/6?
Have heard from Flintshire archives that they only keep St. Mary's church records. Also a congregational one but not early enough. So I think if the family were 'Church' I will have to contact Northop. I won't be able to get there for some time and anyway..they might be non conformist.... !
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