Benjamin SOUTHWOOD was a witness on my 2x gt grandparents (William BOWN/ Caroline Moss) marriage at Holy Trinity Paddington in 1856. In 1861 Benjamin is living in Paddington in the parish of Holy Trinity with his wife Sarah b1826 Stroud, Glos. William Bown was born in the Stroud area so I've been trying to find a connection. The only marriage for a Benjamin Southwood in the right time frame is in Worcester 1847 qtr 3 and 4 (thats another query!) one of the possible brides is a Hannah BOWN (no Sarah) Now William did have a sister named Hannah b 1826 so it does seem rather a coincidence but why would she call herself Sarah on the census especially as she had a sister named Sarah
I think I'll probably have to send for the certificate to satisfy my curiosity but can anyone find any alternative scenarios before I do?
I think I'll probably have to send for the certificate to satisfy my curiosity but can anyone find any alternative scenarios before I do?
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