Genealogy Chat

Julia, thankyou. I think I might try to order it, but put his parents names down, that way it should narrow it down a bit. I use 1837 to order couldnt find him on there though. Thanks again Dot

All I could find was a birth on Ancestry for Samuel Taylor Taylor, Samuel Record Type: Births Quarter: June Year: 1842 District: Barnstaple County: Devon Volume: 10 Page: 27 (click to see others on page) But Bridgerule is in the district of Holsworthy. You might be better off trying to find a baptism record instead, though it wouldn't give the mother's maiden name. Or try to find him with his parents in 1851 census?

Julia, 1861 census is him, thankyou but I have the census with him on, have is marriage cert. which is what started this thread off but I'm blowed if I can find his birth cert. His fathers name was John Taylor. Thankyou for trying I do appreciate any help. Dot

Also, although 1871 has the wife transcribed as Fred (!) on the image it looks more like 'Fras', short for Frances? Living at 9 Russell St, if that helps at all.

Hi Dot, According to my map Bridgerule, Devon is just across the Cornwall County line, about 2-3 miles away from Marhamchurch. Couldn't find Copplestone (or whatever it was now!), but Sidwell, where he is living, (if it is him) is near Exeter.

And in 1871? Back in Devon again? Name Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Relationship Civil Parish or Township County/Island View Image Emily J Taylor abt 1871 Exeter, Devon, England Daughter St Sidwell Devon Fred E Taylor abt 1845 St Martin, Worcestershire, England Wife St Sidwell Devon John Taylor abt 1868 Exeter, Devon, England Son St Sidwell Devon Samuel Tylor abt 1842 Coppleshane, Devon, England Head St Sidwell Devon

Hi Dot, Is this him? 1861 census in Marhamchurch, Cornwall. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Relationship Civil Parish County/Island View Image Joseph Higgins abt 1840 Black Torrington, Devon, England Journeyman Marhamchurch Cornwall Joseph Jewell abt 1812 Clovelly, Devon, England Head Marhamchurch Cornwall Mary Jewell abt 1796 Morwenstow, Cornwall, England Wife Marhamchurch Cornwall Samuel Taylor abt 1842 Bridgerule, Devon, England Apprentice Marhamchurch Cornwall

Janice thankyou but no its not him, I have him on nearly all census its his birth that is eluding me. Dot

Hi Dot, Found one on the 1871 census married to Rosetta. Is this yours? Says age 30 therefore born 1840/41. Janice

I was about to ask the same thing.I have a marriage cert 1846 with fullage on .She is said to be 7 years younger.Another thing She is Sarah Rose,father as a James Knoll.Can not find any around.Never thought it may have been made up.It they do that? Daphne

On 1881 census it gives his age as 39 and born in Devon, not Cornwall,sorry just found the census. Dot

Thanks for that Nell, lol made me laugh but then I've a terrible sense of humour Dot

You could try to find the people on censuses too to get a better idea of their ages before looking for births. Early marriage certs are rather disappointing - they often say 'of full age' instead of an exact age, they usually give the name of a village instead of a proper address and the bride is always a 'spinster' even though she was probably working. Not to mention all the fathers listed who are dead but not recorded as 'deceased' or the made up fathers in the case of illegitimate spouses! nell

Am looking for birth of Samuel Taylor born in Cornwall around the Marhamchurch area. Here's hoping. He married in 1865. Dot.

Thankyou for your replies, Lou I didnt realise it meant any age after consent. Thats worth remembering. Dot

Over 21 but even if they were 40, it might still say full age. It doesn't mean they were aged exactly 21 Lou

Dot Full age should be 21. IE can marry without parental consent. Jacqui

Can someone please tell me what the full age was in 1865. I have it on a marriage certificate and now want to get the birth certs. Many thanks Dot