Who was Ann Surman SUMMERS mother and other challenges?

[keyboard86]

In 1871 Maria Summers 55 occ Annuitant b London is a Widow along with other children including Sutton and Bowen both 23 at Glen Owen, Llanstadwell
Census ref RG10/5521/30/6
Keyboard86

[Westy11]

James SUMMERS born in 1800 married secondly Maria BOWEN daughter of Richard BOWEN.

Westy

[osprey]

there's some wonderful Surman wills on the NLW website

https://www.library.wales/discover/library-resources/wills
The will of Lettice's brother, John, dated 1767 but written in 1754
The will of Lettice's grandmother, also Lettice, from 1743
The will of Lettice's father, Thomas, from 1776 mentions daughter Lettice, wife of William Bowen, brazier, wife Barbara, son Simon.

Looks like Thomas married more than once as the mother of Simon on his baptism was Elizabeth, likewise on that of Lettice 27 May 1739 in Prendergast.

[keyboard86]

James SUMMERS born in 1800 married secondly Maria BOWEN daughter of Richard BOWEN.

Westy

When/where was this marriage?
Keyboard86

[Westy11]

James & Maria BOWEN married 22 Jul 1841 at Weekley, Northamptonshire, England

James is recorded as a widower.

Westy

[Westy11]

Thanks so much Osprey.

Westy

[Westy11]

Keyboard86 & Osprey,

I MUST go to bed as its just after 3 am here.

Hate to leave it with you but I must and will check back in later today.

Your efforts are very Much appreciated. 

Westy

[osprey]

Lettice Surman's will refers to John, father of Lettice Bowen, as son in law. The will of Lettice's husband, Simon, from 1730 mentions a son Thomas but also a daughter Elizabeth who will be paid her legacy within 2 months of marrying a second husband, so seems to be a candidate for Lettice's mother.

The burial of Simon is recorded in Prendergast in 1730 as
'My good Friend Mr. Simon Surman was buried the 18th of August'

Elizabeth Surman, mother of Lettice, died in 1747, there is an admin granted to husband Thomas.

[keyboard86]

Hi again, as James appears to be a Widower at marriage to Maria Bowen  was his first marriage to a Louisa Crymes 25th Sept 1832 St Mary, Haverfordwest, Louisa Summers dies 24th May 1839 St Mary, Haverfordwest aged 43, and seems to have been baptised 6th August 1794 Steynton?
Keyboard86