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John of Rathmell

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Dorothy

Dorothy Report 24 Apr 2008 12:56

Everyone has been so helpful I'm asking for help again. John Clark(e) born Rathmell in 1793. Wife is Jane, surname unknown. Lived in High Bentham , Yorks, in 1841. Many children including my g.g.grandfather Hezekiah, born 1838. Hopefully, Dorothy

Potty

Potty Report 24 Apr 2008 13:14

In the 1851 census for the family there is a daughter Margaret, aged 10, born Bentham. This is possibly her birth registration. The cert would give you mother's maiden name and then a search of parish records might give the marriage:

Births Jun 1840 (>99%)
Clark Margaret Settle 23 584

Dorothy

Dorothy Report 24 Apr 2008 16:45

Thank you so much Elouise and Potty. You have confirmed that I have entered some wrong info which I can now correct. Dorothy