Thomas Stevens served in the 31st (Huntingdon) Regiment of Foot until 1864. He then became a colour sergeant in the Hunts Militia, so was still living in the Barracks in 1881.
During the 1860s he married Emma Spiller Taggett but I have been unable to find the marriage.
Their first child appears to have been Mary Moon Taggett Stevens b.26 june 1867. Other children were Sarah Jane,Thomas,Emily Grace and William Henry.
I think they may have been christened at the church nearest to the militia barracks -? Brampton.
Can anyone please help re parish records of marriage and christenings for above family?
Wendy
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17-02-2006, 9:29 AM #1wendy stevensGuest
Parish records for church nearest to Militia Barracks Huntingdon
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17-02-2006, 1:15 PM #2GeoffersGuest
The record of marriage and also births may be in the army returns. 1837online (pay-per-view) has the index to (Army) Chaplains' returns of marriages 1796-1880 online. If you find a reference then you can apply for a copy of the certificate.
The birth of children may either be in the Regimental Registers of births 1760-1924 or the (Army) Chaplains' returns of births 1796-1880 - these are also on 1837online.
The Regimental Registers of marriages are not indexed, you will need to contact the FRC for them to carry out search. They should be able to do this as you have the regiment. If the FRC find the entry then you can pay for a copy of the certificate.
If you know where the bride was born/living in 1861 these may be good places to look for a marriage in a parish church.
Geoffers
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22-02-2006, 1:19 AM #3Wendy WooGuest
Stevens
Hi Wendy
This is all I could find but at least its a start, I hope it helps.
ps I dont know where you live but I live near Brampton so if there is anything I can do let me know. The place this family was born is now RAF Brampton,
regards
Wendy
Emily Grace Stevens
Female
Christening: 02 NOV 1873 All Saints,St John, , Huntingdon, England
Sarah Jane Stevens
Female
Christening: 10 OCT 1869 All Saints,St John, , Huntingdon, England
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24-02-2006, 7:48 AM #4wendy stevensGuest
Thank you for your suggestions re Regimental records etc. I shall follow up.
Regards
Wendy
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24-02-2006, 8:21 AM #5wendy stevensGuestOriginally Posted by Wendy Woo
Thanks for your help. As we live in S. Bucks it is not easy for us to visit Huntingdon. As the family apparently had connections with Abbotts Ripton perhaps the other children were christened there. Also,it is thought that Thomas Stevens was born in Abbotts Ripton c1827. We would like to know names of parents- presumably on parish record of baptism. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Wendy
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24-02-2006, 9:11 AM #6wendy stevensGuestOriginally Posted by Wendy Woo
Forgot to mention that birth years for 'other' children are
Mary Moon Taggett Stevens June 1867
Thomas Stevens 1876
William Henry Stevens July 1878
Wendy
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15-06-2006, 1:25 AM #7venturessGuestOriginally Posted by wendy stevens
Mary Moon Taggett married Charles Ernest Price in Stokd Damerel, Devon and glad 6 children.
Josiah was was my gr-gr-great-grandfather.
1881 CENSUS
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
Thomas STEVENS Head M Male 53 Abbots Ripton, Huntingdon, England Color Sergeant Hunts Militia
Emma STEVENS Wife M Female 35 St Germains, Cornwall, England
Mary M.S. STEVENS Daur Female 13 Huntingdon, Huntingdon, England Scholar
Sarah J. STEVENS Daur Female 11 Huntingdon, Huntingdon, England Scholar
Emily G. STEVENS Daur Female 7 Huntingdon, Huntingdon, England Scholar
Thomas STEVENS Son Male 5 Huntingdon, Huntingdon, England Scholar
William H. STEVENS Son Male 2 Huntingdon, Huntingdon, England
------------------have been christened at the church nearest to the militia barracks -? Brampton.
Can anyone please help re parish records of marriage and christenings for above family?
Wendy[/QUOTE]
Mary Moon Taggett was the daugher of Josiah Taggett and Grace Spiller (nee Moon). Both Josiah and Grace had been previously married (both of their spouse' had died).
Mary Moon Taggett married Charles Ernest Price in Stokd Damerel, Devon and glad 6 children.
Josiah was was my gr-gr-great-grandfather.
1881 CENSUS
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
Thomas STEVENS Head M Male 53 Abbots Ripton, Huntingdon, England Color Sergeant Hunts Militia
Emma STEVENS Wife M Female 35 St Germains, Cornwall, England
Mary M.S. STEVENS Daur Female 13 Huntingdon, Huntingdon, England Scholar
Sarah J. STEVENS Daur Female 11 Huntingdon, Huntingdon, England Scholar
Emily G. STEVENS Daur Female 7 Huntingdon, Huntingdon, England Scholar
Thomas STEVENS Son Male 5 Huntingdon, Huntingdon, England Scholar
William H. STEVENS Son Male 2 Huntingdon, Huntingdon, England
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Source Information:
Dwelling Militia Barracks
Census Place Huntingdon St John, Huntingdon, England
Family History Library Film 1341384
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 1604 / 49
Page Number 29
Warmly, Patricia Ann Taggett
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaLast edited by venturess; 15-06-2006 at 1:53 AM. Reason: NEW INFORMATION - 1881 CENSUS
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15-06-2006, 1:33 AM #8venturessGuest
Emma SPILLER TAGGETT
Originally Posted by venturess
Emma birth was registered as below:
England and Wales Civil Registration: 1837-1983
Apr-May-Jun Quarter
Emma Tagget Spiller was born in St. Germans, Cornwall
Volume 9, Page 95
Until now, I had now idea what happened to Emma, I HAVE THE FAMILY TREE dating back to the mid-1700's.
Emma was the first born daughter to Josiah Taggett and Grace (nee Moon) Spiller. Her parents were married on 30 August, 1845. Emma had 5 sisters and 2 brother with a further step-sister (Patience, my great-great grandmother), and two step-brothers (Thomas and William Anthony).
I am so looking forward to communicating with you Wendy.
Big Hug.... Patricia.
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15-06-2006, 7:52 PM #9venturessGuest
Emma Spiller Taggett (JAGGETT)
Sorry Wendy:
I keep on forgetting yo mention that I found the marriage registration for Emma Spiller Jaggett to Thomas Stevens as taking place in Stoke Damerel, Devon. Her sister - Mary Moon and her step-brother William TAGGET lived in Stoke Damerel/Plymouth at the time.
Please feel free to visit the Taggett Family Tree online.
Patricia Ann Taggett
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