Where do I go from here?

[samwatts]

Hello all

Trying to find my ancestors William and Elizabeth Whatton/Watton. They are in Bilston, Staffs in the 1841 census, and I've found baptism records for three of their children, also in Bilston, but no marriage. It won't be under civil registration as their first child was born in 1804. I believe Elizabeth came from Bilston as she is still alive in the 1851 census, but have no idea about William as he has died by then.

Can anyone help suggest what to do next?

Thanks

[Jan1954]

Hello samwatts and welcome to Brit-Gen,

Even if William and Elizabeth did not marry in Bilston, if Elizabeth came from there, the Banns for her may have been read there. Have you checked those at all?

If not, perhaps the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service could be able to help. If you live close enough, perhaps a visit would pay off. If not, their contact details are on the link.

[samwatts]

Hi Jan

Didn't think of that, that's a good idea! Would it mention William as her husband to be?

Thanks

[Jan1954]

Would it mention William as her husband to be?

The Banns will mention the names of both parties involved in the impending wedding.

I was not able to find the marriage of the daughter of some very great grandparents. I knew that they had moved from one village to another and found the Banns of the daughter in the parish registers for the second village. This led me to being able to find the marriage.

If you could spend some time at the Archives it would be better as it will allow you to widen your search if you do not find the answer in the first place that you check.

[samwatts]

I won't be able to go there unfortunately, do you think they would look if I emailed them?

[Jan1954]

Most places will - some of them are free for a half hour search but then charge. Others are free all the time. Depends upon what the staff are doing and any other commitments that they might have.

Still worth emailing them to ask, though.

[pwhatton]

Hi Sam

I've only just joined and spotted your message. I'm a Whatton, although no connection I know of with the Staffordshire line.

I do have contact details for another Whatton researcher who has ancesters in Bilston. I'd be happy to put you in touch with her. Meanwhile are following yours?

Elizabeth WHATTON born 1852 Wednesbury Stafford
came to New Zealand with her parents 1858

parents:
Joseph WHATTON born 29 Nov 1812 Bilston Stafford
m. Susannah CRUMP 1841 Sedgley
5 daughters.
Penelope 1842, Matilda 1847, Selina 1848, Amelia 1851
and Elizabeth 1852

Grandparents:
William WATTON born c. 1781 Kingswinford.
m. Elizabeth TWIGG Bilston.

Regards

Paul

Hello all

Trying to find my ancestors William and Elizabeth Whatton/Watton. They are in Bilston, Staffs in the 1841 census, and I've found baptism records for three of their children, also in Bilston, but no marriage. It won't be under civil registration as their first child was born in 1804. I believe Elizabeth came from Bilston as she is still alive in the 1851 census, but have no idea about William as he has died by then.

Can anyone help suggest what to do next?

Thanks