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Carol

Carol Report 30 Sep 2003 17:17

Thanks Georgina, I use the 1881 census, but when I used the IGI years ago, it always seemed to be full of foreigners. It has certainly expanded now, I shall have to check it more often. From his marriage certificate Samuel should be born 1830, but variations can happen.

George

George Report 30 Sep 2003 17:08

Here you are GEORGE MARTIN - International Genealogical Index / BI Gender: Male Christening: 11 JAN 1829 Moreton Hampstead, Devon, England 2. SAMUEL MARTIN - International Genealogical Index / BI Gender: Male Christening: 08 OCT 1826 Moreton Hampstead, Devon, England George

Carol

Carol Report 30 Sep 2003 17:04

Thanks April, the area is right, and the dates are probable, so that could be a possibility. At least it gives me something to go on and something to verify.

Carol

Carol Report 30 Sep 2003 17:01

Thanks for that, both I never thought of looking on the IGI. It had occurred to me about a different surname and not coming from Plymouth. Mother in law however insists that all her family were from Plymouth, but she hasnt gone that far back.

Guinevere

Guinevere Report 30 Sep 2003 13:02

Hi, As the groom was a sailor he may not have been from Devon at all and have married a local girl. His father could be anywhere. Gwynne

Researching:
Lowestoft and North Suffolk, Monmouthshire, Breconshire, Somerset

April

April Report 30 Sep 2003 13:02

Hi Carol, Found this on the latterday saints International Genealogical Index - British Isles 1. FAITHFUL MARTYN - International Genealogical Index / BI Gender: Male Christening: 1777 Spreyton, Devon, England 2. FAITHFUL MARTIN - International Genealogical Index / BI Gender: Male Marriage: 1806 Spreyton, Devon, England Hope this is of help April

Carol

Carol Report 30 Sep 2003 12:44

I received the marriage certificate this morning for Samuel MARTIN and Joanna MOSS married in Plymouth, Devon in 1861 Samuel`s father is stated as Faithful MARTIN, and his occupation as a miller. I can`t find him on the 1851 Devon census. I can understand not finding Samuel, as he was in the Royal Marines, and could have been at sea. Any suggestions please?