william vokey

[julia vokey]

Could anyone help in finding info of William Vokey Married to Sarah Strickland and immigrated to Newfoundland . They had 5 children when they moved here . William was born 1729. His will says he was from Jersey Isle  but people in Jersey say there is no record .  sarah Strickland was born  Sunk Island 1733. I don't know where else to look. Thanks, ^(*)

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[rosie99]

Hi Julia

Welcome to rootschat. 
 
What information do you have for the names, dates/places of birth for the children born prior to immigration.  Do you have the marriage of William to Sarah Strickland

Rosie 

[la grande-méthe]

The name Vokey does not appear in any Jersey records which makes me think that it did not start out as that but has changed over the years. Possible candidates could be Vautier, Vaudin, Vauquier or Valpy, most of which are common Jersey names.
If Sarah was a Channel Islander it is likely that she came from Sark rather than Sunk Island.

[julia vokey]

Children of William Vokey and Sarah Strickland . Sarah 1757, Thomas 1753, Anne1750, Wm Philip1755 Mary 1782. My info on Sarah Strickland says born on Sunk Island east riding of Yorkshire uk 1733.I don't know where they were married in the uk but his will says he was from Jersey Isle but I'm thinking they came via jersey isle. Thanks for your prompt reply. Julia

[sarah]

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Regards

Sarah

William Vokey born 1729 married to sarah Strickland born 1733. Their children : Sarah 1757, Thomas 1753, Anne 1750 Wm Philip 1755 and Mary 1782 I don't know where they were married  . The info I have on Sarah Strickland  says she was born Sunk Island east riding of Yorkshire UK. Williams will says he was from Jersey Isle . I was thinking maybe via Jersey Island .I know people on Jersey language is French and where the Vokeys Settled in Newfoundland was all English. I'm assuming they didn't come from Jersey. Thanks for your prompt reply.
Julia

[rosie99]

Sorry Julia but I can't see anything that would fit this family. 

[SelDen]

Have you looked for Sarah in the parish records for Sunk Island? Or neighbouring parishes?

This link may help provide a little context:

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Sunk_Island,_Yorkshire_Genealogy

[BumbleB]

According to Genuki  http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/YKS/ERY/Extraparochial/SunkislandPRlocation there are no parish records for Sunk Island prior to 1820. 

[bevj]

Children of William Vokey and Sarah Strickland . Sarah 1757, Thomas 1753, Anne1750, Wm Philip1755 Mary 1782. My info on Sarah Strickland says born on Sunk Island east riding of Yorkshire uk 1733.I don't know where they were married in the uk but his will says he was from Jersey Isle but I'm thinking they came via jersey isle. Thanks for your prompt reply. Julia

Is Mary 1782 a typo?
I doubt there would be a 25-year gap between two of the children (not to mention the age of the parents)!
Bev