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Hi all, Can someone please find a Richard Ashley born 1837 in Madeley Staffs. He may be under the name Richard Lear. He was baptised under Ashley brought up as a lear. If I am right his first marriage was under the name of Ashley and his second under Lear, unless there are two of them. Confused, I am. Julie

Can't find one born 1837. Found a Richard Lear born 1857 a stepson born Madeley any use. Germaine. x

Hi Germaine, The 2nd marriage is in 1873 so he would be a little young for this. I would still like the details as he may be some where in the family. Julie

Will go get them Julie Germaine x

Is this him in 1881? Richard A. Lear abt 1838 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Head Martha Ann A. Lear abt 1849 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Wife Mary Hannah A. Lewis abt 1874 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Daughter Albert Ashley Lear abt 1876 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Son Madeley Heath, Madeley, Staffordshire, England Who was his first wife?

1861 Hannah Lear abt 1859 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Daughter Madeley Staffordshire View Record Harriet Lear abt 1825 Stanton, Staffordshire, England Wife Madeley Staffordshire View Record John Lear abt 1860 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Son Madeley Staffordshire View Record Richard Lear abt 1857 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Son Madeley Staffordshire View Record William Lear abt 1817 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Head Madeley Staffordshire View Record William Lear abt 1855 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Son Madeley Staffordshire RG9/1918 address Middle Cottage Madeley

Yes Tracy, thats him, he marries in 73 so I do not know why mary is called Lewis which is his wifes maiden name. A confusing family to say the least.

There's definitely two names going on.... He's Richard Ashley Lear in 1873. In 1881, all the family are A.Lear on the index (except Mary, who is A.Lewis). A is probably short for Ashley. I can't find Richard in 1841 under either name though lol

Sorry tracy did not notice yoyr question, His first wife was Mary ann Jones. They married in 1859 in Madeley. under the name of Ashley. There are a number of deaths for ann ashley in the following years.

1871 Hannah Lear abt 1860 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Stepdaughter Madeley Staffordshire View Record John Lear abt 1861 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Stepson Madeley Staffordshire View Record Richard Lear abt 1857 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Stepson Madeley Staffordshire View Record William Lear abt 1854 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Stepson Madeley Staffordshire View Record Harriet Lewis abt 1823 Arcall, Shropshire, England Wife Madeley Staffordshire View Record Mary Jane Lewis abt 1867 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Daughter Madeley Staffordshire View Record Thomas Lewis abt 1814 Cheswardine, Shropshire, England Head Madeley Staffordshire think the address is 53 Bridge hill RG10/2834 Germaine x

Germaine, At the mo, I do not know who yours is? Tracy, I have him on the 41. The family is written as Lea. by the 51 they are Lear.

Ahh, yeah, I got him now :) OMG - look what I just found! George Lear abt 1855 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Nephew Madeley Staffordshire Emma Lewis abt 1856 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Daughter Madeley Staffordshire George Lewis abt 1841 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Son Madeley Staffordshire Hannah Lewis abt 1812 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Wife Madeley Staffordshire Henry Lewis abt 1852 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Son Madeley Staffordshire >>> Martha Lewis abt 1849 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Daughter Madeley Staffordshire >>> Thomas Lewis abt 1810 Cheswardine, Shropshire, England Head Madeley Staffordshire Address Middle Madely Cottage - 2 doors down from the Lears! me thinks some inter-marrying going on lol

Tracy what year was your last one for? Am I missing something, wher is Richard? I am confused!!!!!!!!!!

It's 1861. I'm confused too lol The Lears that Germaine found must be related to your Richard (who I still can't find!) In 1861, the Lears and the Lewis' live next to each other. In 1871, they are married to each other! lol Richard married Thomas' daughter, who is with him in 1861, but not 1871. Wonder where she went... Anyways, I'm sure they're all connected some how lol Oh phooey... 1871 puts a downer on that... Thomas Lewis abt 1851 Stoke, Cheshire, England Head Madeley Staffordshire >>Martha Lewis abt 1849 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Wife Madeley Staffordshire Henry Lewis abt 1851 Madeley, Staffordshire, England Boarder Madeley Staffordshire Do you know if she was married before as well?

Aghhh Im with you now. In 71 they are living together as they do not marry until 73, ( just double checked on staffs bmd).

I have no idea, only found Richards marriages this morning

I just checked Staffs BMD. Thomas Lewis married Harriet Lear (nee Wycherly) in 1864. Harriet was married previously. Richard Ashley married Mary A Jones in 1859. Richard A Lear married Martha A Lewis in 1873. There is no previous marriage noted on the site. It was a 'Civil Marriage' though. Wonder what that means. Perhaps it's cos he was married before? But Thomas and Harriet married in the church, and the were both married before? I think I'm digging myself into a hole lol If I were you, I'd get the 1873 marriage to find out what's what. Saves too much confusion lol

I need a cup of tea!

Can I have one too? lol

How do you take it.