Thomas Painter (Paynter) born 1731 Okehampton, England

[DawnEG]

I am looking for information on Thomas Painter (later spelled Paynter) born in 1731 and died in 1784 in Okehampton, Devonshire, England.   I believe his wife was Mary Davey.   They had five children:  William, Elizabeth, Henry, James and Ann.   I am stuck trying to find his parents.   Has anyone researched Thomas?

[tazzie]

Hi... welcome to Rootschat.


Ill ask a moderator to move your request to the Devon lookups board.
In the meantime...... Thomas Painter baptised 19 March 1731 son of Mary no father listed.


Tazzie

[DawnEG]

Thank you.   I did find the baptismal record.   I am hoping to find his father so thank you for forwarding.

[keyboard86]

Thank you.   I did find the baptismal record.   I am hoping to find his father so thank you for forwarding.

Hi if you look closely he is shown as "Base born" so the illegitimate son of Mary.
Keyboard86

[DawnEG]

Thank you for that.   I wondered what "Base" meant.   I had a feeling it meant illegitimate.   So I need to look for his mother's father.

Thanks