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RICHARD AND SOPHIA BENNETT

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Patricia

Patricia Report 19 Jun 2008 00:51

Hi All,
Could some kind soul please help me to find Richard Bennett (Parents are George Bennett and Maria Hawken) born 1849 Padstow Cornwall. Richard married a Sophia Ann Skinner 6-6-1873 St Pauls TRURO. Have been unable to find them since their marriage. THANKS.
Patricia.

Lewella

Lewella Report 19 Jun 2008 01:08

Looks like Richard died


1881 England Census
about Sophia Bennett
Name: Sophia Bennett
[Sophia Skinner]
Age: 29
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1852
Relation: Daughter
Father's Name: John
Gender: Female
Where born: Port Isaac, Cornwall, England

Civil Parish: St Endellion
County/Island: Cornwall
Country: England

Street address: Port Isaac
Condition as to marriage: Windower (Widower)
Education:

Employment status:

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Occupation: Dressmaker

Registration district: Bodmin
Sub registration district: Egloshayle
ED, institution, or vessel: 4
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Edith Bennett 7
Sophia Bennett 29
Amelia Skinner 26
John Skinner 67

Lewella

Lewella Report 19 Jun 2008 01:12

This appears to be his death


England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1983
about Richard Bennetts
Name: Richard Bennetts
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848
Year of Registration: 1879
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
Age at Death: 31
District: Redruth (To 1974)
County: Cornwall
Volume: 5c
Page: 165

Patricia

Patricia Report 19 Jun 2008 01:16

Hi Lewella,
Thanks very much for that info. I thought they may have left the country at some stage, but that clears it up for me. Thanks again.
Patricia.