Samuel Bissell (Bissel) circa 1730

[Fitz1]

I am trying to find a baptism for him.
It is thought that he MAY have been born in the Kingswinford Area Staffordshire.
He married Mary Rollinson 29 Oct 1756 @ St. Mary's, Kingswinford. https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_854027634
Any assistance would be appreciated

[amondg]

FreeReg

Samuel Bissel baptized 8 June 1755 Kingswinford Staffordshire -ADULT BAPTISM
father Benjamin.

Theory possibly getting baptized in church prior to marrying Mary in 1756

[Fitz1]

Hello amondg,
Thankyou for this very interesting theory. It is not something that had crossed my mind.
Your comments are very welcome.

[amondg]

They married by License, check if it still survives, it may give more clues.

He did name a son Benjamin.

From FreeReg children

Ann bap 23 July 1757 poss. burial 24 July 1757
Frances  bap 7 October 1759
Benjamin  bap 10 January 1762  burial 30 May 1768 age 6
Sarah  bap 17 March 1765
John  bap 1 march 1778
 
There is also a burial of Benjamin Bissell 31 May 1761 no age given could be another son born between Sarah and Benjamin who died soon after birth.
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Could this be a brother of Samuel-

Benjamin Bissell buried 20 July 1771 age 33  so birth circa 1737/38
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Another question could they have moved somewhere nearby between Sarah 1765 and John 1778
It's quite a long gap.
 
 

[amondg]

Another Adult Baptism

Benjamin Bissell on 1 November 1756 at Kingswinford.



 

[Fitz1]

Hello amondg,
Thank you for the additional information. It is of great help.

[amondg]

Last thing It's getting late here.

The Benjamin Bissell who died 1771 left a will. He was of Kingswinford.

Listed under Index of Wills -Diocese Of Lichfield and Coventry.

So did Samuel who died 1797 age 61.

I love wills the longer the better so much information.

[Fitz1]

Again thankyou amondg,
As you say the wills can truly be a treasure trove of of useful and interesting information