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Trying to trace the birth of Samuel Howlett (abt. 1765 - 1844, Yoxford), farmer. In the 1790s he is the tenant of Frostenden Hall, also a churchwarden. He married (Elizabeth) Maria Smyth(e) in 1792...

Thank you so much Martin. I did wonder about James (my g.g.f.). In 1849 his wife had travelled all the way from Campbeltown to Elmer station to marry him, presumably by sea.
Thanks again, Ian

H Martin
If you are still doing your splendid work -
I have a Duncan McInnes (one of several generations of coastguards), b. Campbeltown 1817, d. Campbeltown 1896, Commissioned Boatman at Fosdyke...

Maybe not, but I have just come across a 1911 census where the wife's name has been filled in by (presumably) the enumerator, with the words "Information refused for Political reasons beyond that...