Visited Lancs.Record Office the other day.I was hoping to solve a problem,but it wasn't to be!
I know that Margaret Cooton(various spellings) was born Tarleton and was illigitimate,born around 1821.
Found what I believe to be her birth and baptism on Lancs.O.P.C.-birth 7-9-1821,bap.7-10-1821,mother Betty.It seems that Betty has named the father as Richard,but the vicar has crossed this out.In 1824 Betty Cooten married Richard Twist.
The problem is that there are two Betty/Elizabeths-one born 1800,who would have been 21 when Margaret was born,and the other in 1787,who would have been 34 in 1821.
Betty and Richard Twist had several children after marriage:
Alice-1824
John-1826
James-1827
Elizabeth-1829
Jane and John were both baptised 25-12-1830.
As there are no Twist baptisms before 1824,I presume that Richard did not originate in Tarelton.I have found a Richard Twist born in North Meols in 1899,which if he was the one who married in Tarleton probably married the one born 1800.
I thought I would be able to find them on census returns,but have had no luck.
I would be very grateful if someone could locate Richard and Betty so that I can get their ages.Also any suggestions please.
I do hope this is the Richard I am looking for as I already have some information about the family!Will look in now and again.
Fran
I know that Margaret Cooton(various spellings) was born Tarleton and was illigitimate,born around 1821.
Found what I believe to be her birth and baptism on Lancs.O.P.C.-birth 7-9-1821,bap.7-10-1821,mother Betty.It seems that Betty has named the father as Richard,but the vicar has crossed this out.In 1824 Betty Cooten married Richard Twist.
The problem is that there are two Betty/Elizabeths-one born 1800,who would have been 21 when Margaret was born,and the other in 1787,who would have been 34 in 1821.
Betty and Richard Twist had several children after marriage:
Alice-1824
John-1826
James-1827
Elizabeth-1829
Jane and John were both baptised 25-12-1830.
As there are no Twist baptisms before 1824,I presume that Richard did not originate in Tarelton.I have found a Richard Twist born in North Meols in 1899,which if he was the one who married in Tarleton probably married the one born 1800.
I thought I would be able to find them on census returns,but have had no luck.
I would be very grateful if someone could locate Richard and Betty so that I can get their ages.Also any suggestions please.
I do hope this is the Richard I am looking for as I already have some information about the family!Will look in now and again.
Fran
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