Which Thomas?

[Neil63]

I know my GFX6 Thomas Ellis married Mary Parton i 1786 Wellington, Shropshire, but theres 5 or 6 candidates! Of course his father ot his age isnt on the cert only the fact that hes a bachelor.

[suemalings]

I know my GFX6 Thomas Ellis married Mary Parton i 1786 Wellington, Shropshire, but theres 5 or 6 candidates! Of course his father ot his age isnt on the cert only the fact that hes a bachelor.

I think he would be at least 21 (age able to marry without parent's consent) so 1765 ish would probably be a good year to start looking.

[pwholt]

Is there any pattern to the names given to their children? Very often the first born son was given the paternal grandfather's name while the second was given the maternal gf's name. Using the likely age as well should help reduce the number of candidates. Also look for wills of the main family surname. pwholt

[Neil63]

Is there any pattern to the names given to their children? Very often the first born son was given the paternal grandfather's name while the second was given the maternal gf's name. Using the likely age as well should help reduce the number of candidates. Also look for wills of the main family surname. pwholt

Well, Thomas and Marys first born was John and the 2nd Thomas, Marys father was William.

[Neil63]

Not sure of the best way to go about checking wills.

[Neil63]

The most likely candidate i think is the Thomas born to John and Susannah in 1766 but he would be 20 when marrief