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pompylen
29-03-2006, 1:47 PM
Jane Wyers married Joseph Maddocks on Christmas day 1849 At All Saints Sedgley Staffs: however Joseph died within 8 months & Jane married Thomas Wise on 5 Aug 1850 in the neighbouring village of Coseley. Having a small time span I searched for Joseph’s burial at Staffordshire archives but to no avail so I made a search of the GRO index on line and still no luck. Being sure of his death I enquired whether the index was complete and was told that the record may not have been recorded at the church.
My question is (1) would it be normal for Jane to mourn for less than 8 months during the mid 1800s? (2) Would Jane marry for the second time as a widow if her first husband either abandoned her or the marriage was annulled?
I have tried all variants Madocks/Maddock/Maddox very frustrating
I would love to hear any input

Len