I have deduced the following narrative from on-line census and BMD records and, whilst I am reasonably satisfied at its accuracy, I fully accept there remains a potential for false conclusions.
Elizabeth Lux(t)on was born circa 1825 at Northlew, Devon. In 1848 she married William Voaden, to be widowed in the following year. Later in 1849 she married John Powell, born 1826. He always stated his birthplace to be Lydford but this is in contradiction with the declaration of his father in 1841.
In 1851 Elizabeth was living with her mother, Elizabeth Luxon, in Stoke Damerel, Plymouth. She was described as "mariner's wife". In 1871 John and Elizabeth were together in Tavistock.
Elizabeth died in 1873. In 1874 John married Mary Ann Brannan, and in 1881 they were together with their children in Stoke Damerel. John was shown as a "Greenwich Pensioner", born circa 1830. His age was correct in 1891.
It seems quite likely that John was at sea in 1851 and possibly again in 1861. I have seen an entry for a John Powell, bc 1830, Totnes, on board "Doris", but I think that this was a separate individual. There are matching entries for both Johns in 1841. My question is; where was Elizabeth in 1861? I am keen to trace her to establish if this couple had any children.
My particular focus is on Elizabeth but if anyone sees John, please let me know!
Elizabeth Lux(t)on was born circa 1825 at Northlew, Devon. In 1848 she married William Voaden, to be widowed in the following year. Later in 1849 she married John Powell, born 1826. He always stated his birthplace to be Lydford but this is in contradiction with the declaration of his father in 1841.
In 1851 Elizabeth was living with her mother, Elizabeth Luxon, in Stoke Damerel, Plymouth. She was described as "mariner's wife". In 1871 John and Elizabeth were together in Tavistock.
Elizabeth died in 1873. In 1874 John married Mary Ann Brannan, and in 1881 they were together with their children in Stoke Damerel. John was shown as a "Greenwich Pensioner", born circa 1830. His age was correct in 1891.
It seems quite likely that John was at sea in 1851 and possibly again in 1861. I have seen an entry for a John Powell, bc 1830, Totnes, on board "Doris", but I think that this was a separate individual. There are matching entries for both Johns in 1841. My question is; where was Elizabeth in 1861? I am keen to trace her to establish if this couple had any children.
My particular focus is on Elizabeth but if anyone sees John, please let me know!
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