Cutler/Ridge

[paul1801]

Hi all,

Does anyone have the surname Ridge in their family from the Heage area of Derbyshire?

The reason Im asking is that recently I sent for a marriage cert of Joseph Cutler who married Elizabeth Rhodes in Selston Notts in 1839.

I was looking to make further links with my family of Cutlers, however on the marriage cert Josephs father is listed as David Ridge.

I have found a David Ridge in 1841 living in Elton Notts

Ann Ridge 20
David Ridge 45
Elizabeth Ridge 45
Emma Ridge 8
George Ridge 11
Mary Ridge 13
Sarah Ridge 15
Thomas Ridge 20


and 1851 etc

David Ridge 55 b Heage Farmer
Elizabeth Ridge 56
Mary Ridge 20
Sarah Ridge 24

Now I cannot find any mention of Joseph Ridge/Cutler although I realise that he was married prior to the 1841 census.
He is listed as a minor on his marriage cert making his possible birth abt 1819,

I think this is him 1851,

Charlotte Cutler 9
Elizabeth Cutler 33
Joseph Cutler 32

Anyone have any ideas why the name change?
I have seen two surnames used before but not one being substituted for the other??

Many Thanks

Paul

[busyglen]

Paul, I don't know if this is of any help or not, but my gt.gt. Grandfather John Jarvis was born illegitimately, and took his mother Ann Jarvis's name. However, he named his father on his marriage certificate as John Green. Although he knew his father's name, there is no sign that he ever lived with him or had any contact.

Just a thought, as this `could' have been a similar occurence.

Glenys

[paul1801]

Thanks for that glen,

sounds likeI may have to locate him in parish records to see if his parents are listed, and maybe find out who his mother may have been.

Thanks

Paul