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Joseph Davies-Walsall,Stafford England c1780

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Bob13

Bob13 Report 25 Aug 2010 04:20

Trying to find parents of Joseph Davies born c1780 in Walsall and Hannah (Ann) Rookes born c1780.They married by Banns No.123 in Walsall,Stafford on 11 Feb 1805.Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks Bob

Peter

Peter Report 1 Sep 2010 21:50

Hi Robert
cannot add to what you found except the marriage was at St.Matthews church Walsall and the records are kept at the church

Pete

Bob13

Bob13 Report 2 Sep 2010 03:49

Thanks Pete your help is much appreciated
I live in Australia.Can you tell me if this church is still active.Bob

Peter

Peter Report 2 Sep 2010 10:09

Hi Bob,
The church is still active:
St Matthews Church
Church Hill
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 3DG
01922-626039
Rector:Colin Gibson.

As I said before the records are held at the church but there are copies at The Loacal History Centre. if you go to:
www.walsall.gov.uk. and click on the History centre the details are there.

Hope this helps

Pete

Bob13

Bob13 Report 3 Sep 2010 00:51

Hi Pete
Thanks again for the information
I will contact Local History Centre
Regards Bob