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Looking for marriage which appears to be elusive

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Efes123

Efes123 Report 21 Nov 2007 08:45

Hi Jo,

It looks as though the only possibility is that the name was miss-transcribed. I don't envy you this one.

Good Luck

Phil

dizzyjo

dizzyjo Report 20 Nov 2007 18:46

Phil

Yes, I too have checked out all possible matches and found the spouses, but none of them match up to Henry Henley and Sarah Wood!!!
So annoying.

Thanks Phil for helping me
Regards
Jo

dizzyjo

dizzyjo Report 20 Nov 2007 18:43

Jim

I have got all the census info, and yes Sarah was in Birmingham in 1851.
In 1861 she was also in Birmingham with Henry Henley and says she was married!!, likewise 1871, 1881 and 1891.
Have 2 possible deaths for her in 1897 and 1898

The marriage is just elusive!!
Many thanks for your help Jim
Regards
Jo

Efes123

Efes123 Report 20 Nov 2007 17:52

Jo,

Sorry, just checked against Sarah and it doesn't match.

Phil

Efes123

Efes123 Report 20 Nov 2007 17:41

Hi Jo,

Try Q3 1855 Henry Henley Cuckfield 8b 137.

Cheers

Phil

Thelma

Thelma Report 20 Nov 2007 17:39

1851
Sarah Wood George,Harriet abt 1835 Burton On Trent Daughter Birmingham Warwickshire
you will notice that Sarah is already in Birmingham.

dizzyjo

dizzyjo Report 20 Nov 2007 17:21

Hello Sandra

No, I have not thought of your answer. However, I cannot find a marriage on BMD /IGI or Ancestry of Henry Henley, whose name would still be Henley, whether just married or widowed.

I don't think Sarah would be a widow, if born c 1834, as she should only be 21ish at marriage. Likewise Henry, who was born in 1830.

Thank you very much for looking and giving me ideas. Much appreciated.
Regards
Jo

Sandra

Sandra Report 20 Nov 2007 16:56

Hi Jo,

Wood may have been Sarah's maiden name, which woukd appear on birth certificates, but also possible to have married Henry as a widow?? Have you checked this possibility..

Sandra

dizzyjo

dizzyjo Report 20 Nov 2007 16:41

Hello Selena

No, does not appear to be right. The wife's name is definitely Sarah Wood, as I have bought some birth certificates to confirm her surname!

I think they must just have left them off, OR they never got married!

Thank you for your help
Regards
Jo

Selena in South East London

Selena in South East London Report 20 Nov 2007 16:35

Doesn't seem to be right place?
Marriages Sep 1853
HENLEY Henry Aylesbury 3a 575
Parker John Aylesbury 3a 575
SAUNDERS Harriett Aylesbury 3a 575
Smith Sarah Aylesbury 3a 575

The district Aylesbury is in the county of Buckinghamshire


Selena

dizzyjo

dizzyjo Report 20 Nov 2007 16:18

I have a Henry Henl(e)y who was born in 1830 Bath, Somerset.
He moved to Birmingham
I also have a Sarah Wood b c 1834, Burton, Staffs.
She also moved to Birmingham.

I cannot find their marriage - can anyone help?

I know they had the following children
Harriet Henley b ca Mar 1857
Henry James b 1859 d 1866
Sarah Ann Henley b ca Dec 1862
Amelia Henley b ca Sept 1867
William James Henley b ca Jun 1871
Ellen Henley b ca Jun 1874
Fanny Henley b ca Sept 1876
Henry Henley b ca 1877
Kate Henley b c June 1879
All born Birmingham area

I would have thought with that many children, they would have married, but perhaps I am wrong

Can anyone help please?
Many thanks
Jo