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I need some advice- I’m at my wits end

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Caz Nr Heathrow

Caz Nr Heathrow Report 29 Sep 2007 18:06

I’m searching for the marriage of George Ayers b abt 1836 BEDFORD Bedfordshire England and Sarah Bowell b abt 1830 HARROW Middlesex England.
They had their 1st child abt 1856 in Harrow Middlesex England
I’ve searched from 1850 onwards and can find no record of a marriage despite looking under a different spelling for Ayers (Ayres). I am sure they married as the 1881 census shows a James Bowell, living with the family and he is named as George’s “father in law”. This is also the reason I know the bride’s maiden name.
I’ve even asked for a search at the GRO which drew a blank.
Any suggestions as to what to try next?

Caz
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MargaretM

MargaretM Report 29 Sep 2007 18:29

This is from BVRI. Could it be them? She was previously married and her father's name is Bowers.
Marg

AYERS, George Age: 24 Marriage
Wife: Sarah AVES Age: 26
Marriage Date: 28 May 1855 Recorded in: Bushey, Hertfordshire, England
Wife previously married
Husband's Father: John AYERS
Wife's Father: James BOWERS
Source: FHL Film 1040807 Dates: 1837 - 1867 Note: Additional Data in Original Record

Researching:
Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 29 Sep 2007 18:37

Free BMD:
Sarah Bowers married George Aves, June Q 1851, Mildenhall. (13 723)

George Llewllyn Aves died Dec. Q 1854, Camberwell. (1d 338)

Sarah Aves married George Ayers, Jun. Q 1855, Watford. (3a 345)

Researching:
Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)

Caz Nr Heathrow

Caz Nr Heathrow Report 29 Sep 2007 18:38

Hi Moody Blue
I think you're on to something....
Where did you find this information? I'm in awe of your talent.
Caz
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Caz Nr Heathrow

Caz Nr Heathrow Report 29 Sep 2007 18:39

Thanks too Margaret
I appreciate your help
Caz
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MargaretM

MargaretM Report 29 Sep 2007 18:40

I was going to say "Snap,Brenda" but compare the two. We've got 2 different first husbands!
Marg

Researching:
Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)

Thelma

Thelma Report 29 Sep 2007 18:41

Buy a birth cert. and it will confirm

Louisa Ayers 1861 Jan-Feb-Mar Hendon (1837-1947) Middlesex

Caz Nr Heathrow

Caz Nr Heathrow Report 29 Sep 2007 18:42

So ladies
what do I do now
two first hubbies to worry about although Hendon fits with other information I have

Caz Nr Heathrow

Caz Nr Heathrow Report 29 Sep 2007 18:57

Thanks all much appreciated
Caz
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