Birth

[Jennarembailey]

I am trying to find the birth of an ancestor
His name is George Leaton, (a gentleman, a mason and wealthy merchant based in Newcastle upon Tyne)
It was stated on his marriage Banns that he was a bachelor, aged above 40 yrs, when he married in
Newcastle, all saints 07.06.1744 Elizabeth Coulter
“a widow.”
His only surviving child Elizabeth is my 7th great grandmother.
I have searched all local records but only get 2 Births back to 1666, 1674
and an unnamed child1698, father John Blenkinsop, Haltwhistle.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated
Regards Jenny

[KGarrad]

Births were only recorded from the onset of Civil Registration on 1st July 1837.
But you may find a baptism?

[Jennarembailey]

Dear BCD
Thank you for your reply.
It is George Blenkinsop
I have searched baptisms for Co Durham, northumberland and surrounding areas.
Sorry I have so many Leatons and Blenkinsop's they are a veritable minefield of searches.

George and his daughter Elizabeth is on the lineage of the Blenkinsop’s of Blenkinsop castle.
A different branch!
He definitely married Elizabeth Coulter 1744 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Their daughter Elizabeth was the only surviving child of 6 children.
Regards Jenny

[JenB]

This enquiry has also been posted on the Northumberland board.
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=858049.msg7267188#msg7267188

[Jennarembailey]

Does anyone know how the old marriage banns work out what they say about a persons age.

Does over 40 mean    40-50 years old
Then over 50 mean    50-60 years old

I am trying to get a clue to George’s approx birth year period
Regards Jenny