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Hi all.

A cousin found me on here and has only just started. I don't want to open my GR tree so I have been scrawling out the bones to scan and send him.

This has exposed a gap and I have just been on ancestry looking for the marriage. I am sure you used to be able to specify Thomas White with spouse Martha but I can't do it.

I am looking for Thomas White b 1808, 04 or 06 (from census) in Mid or West Rasen, Lincs. Martha was born 1818, 14 or 16 in Potter Anworth Lincs or Waddington. First child b 1849.

Can someone please explain how I can track down the marriage, or better yet, find it for me? I know I should be able to do this myself; maybe I need lunch first!

Thanks for looking x

Quite a few possibles on FreeBMD

One poss but only becuase of location
Marriages Jun 1841 (>99%)
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LOCKING Ann Lincoln 14 779
LOPSEY Martha Hullett Lincoln 14 779
VICKERS James Lincoln 14 779
WHITE Thomas Lincoln 14 779


You could use the information on 1851 to find out what area they are located

1851 is this the right family ?

Name: Thomas White
Age: 40
Estimated birth year: abt 1811
Relation: Head
Spouse's name: Martha
Gender: Male
Where born: Middle Rasen, Lincolnshire, England

Civil parish: Middle Rasen
County/Island: Lincolnshire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability: View image

Registration district: Caistor
Sub-registration district: Market Rasen
ED, institution, or vessel: 16b
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 118
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas White 40
Martha White 30
Emily White 12
Anne White 8
Harriet White 4
Sabina White 2




First child born 1839 ??

Ah thanks, I have just been looking and I didn't have the 51. Looks like thats right, 1861 is Middle Rasen with Sabina aged 12. Just scoffing while I read.
Sorry about the eldest child thing, my notes only have Sabina, Martha & Abraham (my bloke).

Nothing for Thomas White marriages 1833-43 in Caistor. Potter Anworth turns out to be Potterhanworth, genuki says SW subdistrict of Lincoln but that isn't helping!

Got an 1838 East Retford but when I click to see who else is on the page he's on his own! Had that with another rellie today but Ephraim Portas is a tad easier than Thomas White to track down.

I guess this is why I haven't done much with my dad's side. :-)

Now also looked at Sleaford and Caistor (close to Martha's birthplace) with no joy.

Gotta go out for a bit now but will be back when I can; thanks GB & anyone else who may help while I am gorn. x