Thomas Gunter b.1723 Coaley -Mother’s name?

[hmserge]

Hello everyone,

I’m trying to find the mother’s name for Thomas Gunter born 1723 Coaley. 

From the baptism record Thomas’s father was Richard Gunter.

I’d seen a family tree that gave his mother’s name as Elizabeth Manson and her father was Anders Anderson.  I’m really unsure about these 2 names as I can’t find any records. 

I’m hoping someone could help me find Thomas’s mother’s name so I can extend my family tree further. 

Thank you

[duport]

If you've already seen the baptism record, you'll know Richard's wife isn't given. Nor is there an earlier marriage of Richard in the Coaley records (not that Ancestry have transcribed, anyway).
For what it's worth, there's a James Gunter baptised 5 January 1723/4, son of Edward. And there's a marriage of Richard Gunter and Martha fforde (I think that's what it says) in Frocester 24 December 1728. A second wife for your Richard? Because Hannah, dau. of Richard Gunter was bapt. in Coaley 12 September 1727, but died and was buried on the 15th, and then on 2 November, Ann, wife of Richard Gunter was buried, also in Coaley.
Maybe you'll have to widen your net for the marriage of Richard and Ann.

[hmserge]

Hi,

Thank you for your reply with the information and advice. 

That’s a new lead so maybe I should look for a Richard and Ann, fingers crossed I’ll get somewhere

Thank you

[ColC]

There are a number of baptisms on freereg, including Thomas, a little later this below.

Parents noted as Richard & Martha
Elizabeth GUNTER   Baptism   13 Sep 1731   Gloucestershire   Coaley : St Bartholomew

Colin

[ColC]

Martha FORDS to Richard GUNTER   Marriage   24 Dec 1728   Gloucestershire   Frocester :
St Peter : Phillimore's Transcripts.

No earlier marriages in County, yet.

Colin

[hmserge]

Hello and thank you for searching for me.

Do you think this could be the same Richard Gunter?  I suppose it’s a good possibility.  I’m not sure if Gunter was/is a common name and if it is then it could be the Richard I’m looking for? (fingers crossed)

Thank you

[Capetown]

If you do already belong to the Forest of Dean Family History Website

www.forest-of-dean.net

(free - just register)

Coaley records have been transcribed as well as all Gloucestershire Marriage Licence & Marriage Bonds

Lots of Gunter's -

e.g.  quickly looking through

[Capetown]

Checking with Genuki Gloucestershire....

The National Gazetter (1868)

Coaly (or COWLEY)

The reason I checked, is two things - The Forest of Dean Marriage Licences etc - have a couple of Licences for Gunter of COWLEY - and so  - it is the same place.

and

The Gloucestershire Archives, Genelogical Search - have a number of Overseers Reports for GUNTER of COALEY and COWLEY .... including a Richard 1760.

[hmserge]

Hi,

I think I had a look at the Forest of Dean website but it was quite a few years ago and I was looking for a different surname, from what I remember it was a fantastic website

Thank you so much,  it’s a great idea