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William Appleton - Jane Morrice

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Mark

Mark Report 24 Oct 2014 15:03

If anyone would possibly have a look into this please.

I have no dates for the above named couple William Appleton - Jane Morrice except for their marriage in Wigan 11/04/1725. They had a son Roger in 1736 but I think they would of had more children before then.

Thanks

Vera

Vera Report 24 Oct 2014 15:15

There was an Edward Appleton ( Apleton) born 1725 birthplace Of Haigh. Father William mother Jane. Regards Vera

Mark

Mark Report 24 Oct 2014 15:17

Thank you Vera. Much appreciated.

Vera

Vera Report 24 Oct 2014 15:19

Hi Mark,
I did find their marriage, but as you said you already have this.
Regards Vera

Mark

Mark Report 24 Oct 2014 15:20

I hadn't found Edward so that's a great help ;)

Vera

Vera Report 24 Oct 2014 15:25

Mark,
Glad to help.
Regards Vera

Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 24 Oct 2014 15:30

LancsOPC is one of the places you could look

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PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 24 Oct 2014 15:31

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Lancashire, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
about Thoms Appleton Name:Thoms Appleton
Baptism Date:11 Apr 1729
Parish:Wigan, Lancashire, England
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Father's Name:Wm Appleton
Mother's name:Jane Appleton
Register Type:Bishops Transcripts
Reference Number:Drl/2/489



Wigan, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1580-1812
about Charles Appleton Name:Charles Appleton
Event Type:Christening (Baptism)
Baptism Date:15 Jun 1739
Baptism Place:Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
Parish as it Appears:Wigan, All Saints
Father:Willm Appleton
Mother:Jane Appleton

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Mark

Mark Report 24 Oct 2014 15:33

Thank you PricklyHolly much appreciated. Also for Charles which you put in as I was typing my reply ;)

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 24 Oct 2014 15:38

Apart from Roger..........those were the only other 2 i could find on Ancestry.

Prickles.

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Mark

Mark Report 24 Oct 2014 16:39

time almost up for today many thanks to all those who have helped. Back tomorrow to try and find baptism's for William Appleton Snr and his wife Jane Morrice.

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 25 Oct 2014 08:31

Might this be Roger's marriage...


England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973
about Roger Appelton Name:Roger Appelton
Gender:Male
Marriage Date:26 Jan 1763
Marriage Place:Wigan,Lancashire,England
Spouse:Alice Bibby
FHL Film Number:94037, 94038

There are some baptisms for children of Roger and Alice but you probably already have those?

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Mark

Mark Report 25 Oct 2014 13:34

Thank you for this imformation. The only child I have of this couple is what appears to be their first child William in 1763 the year the couple married.

Thanks

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 25 Oct 2014 13:55

Here you go.....


Wigan, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1580-1812
about Jane Appleton Name:Jane Appleton
Event Type:Christening (Baptism)
Baptism Date:2 Oct 1767
Baptism Place:Wigan, All Saints, Lancashire, England
Parish as it Appears:Wigan
Father:Roger Appleton
Mother:Alice Appleton




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Mark

Mark Report 25 Oct 2014 13:57

Thank you - quite a gap between these two. Many thanks

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 25 Oct 2014 14:01

There is only a 3 plus year gap....


Lancashire, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
about William Appleton Name:William Appleton
Baptism Date:30 Dec 1763
Parish:Wigan, Lancashire, England
Phillimore Ecclesiastical Parish Maps:
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Father's Name:Roger Appleton
Mother's name:Alice Appleton
Register Type:Bishops Transcripts
Reference Number:Drl 2/492

Researching:
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Mark

Mark Report 25 Oct 2014 14:05

I have William many thanks....

Could I possibly ask for help in the grandparents of William 1763 which I have as William Appleton and Jane Morrice who were married in Wigan on 11/04/1725 I have no dates for their births....

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 25 Oct 2014 14:06

I was just pointing out the age gap between William and Jane.

I looked yesterday Mark but couldn't find anything of interest.

Prickles.

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Mark

Mark Report 25 Oct 2014 14:07

ok many thanks I will keep trying