Born out of wedlock
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How can I find out about a child born out of wedlock ?
He or she was the child of Ann Sturges and William Barnett of Keysoe, Bedfordshire.
A maintenance order of 1s 6d was made in 1824 and removed on 29/12/1826.
Would the child's name have been Sturges or would it have been changed to Barnett after they married in October 1826.
Thanks
How beautiful it is to do nothing and rest afterwards...........
Re: Born out of wedlock
I knew my Grandfather was born out of wedlock I found his birth info under his mothers name but his surname was the same as his fathers, eventually Grandfathers parents married when he was 7 years old.
This doesnt help with your question Mary sorry, but hope it does in a way
and hope it makes sence
Max
Re: Born out of wedlock
Hi Mary
I had a look at the Keysoe parish records - nothing simple as usual!
The only birth to a single mother at around the right time was -
David Sturges baptism (at age 4) 9 July 1826 to Susan Sturges single woman
Checked the marriage - as you said 17 Oct 1826 William Barnet to Ann Sturges witnesses Charles Barnett and Thomas Sturges
No proof but I feel that Susan & Ann are probably the same.
I expect then as now child could either keep their birth name or take the name of the father/stepfather according to family choice
Gillian
Re: Born out of wedlock
Bless you Gillian. I feel sure that's the right one. I've come across a Susan being called Ann before in my lot.
I think I'm a bit nearer now...............thanks a lot
Is there any chance of finding out whether they had any other children ? Might help link them more directly to grans side of the family.
How beautiful it is to do nothing and rest afterwards...........
Re: Born out of wedlock
Hi Mary - I had a further look at Keysoe but there are no further births to William & Ann. I guess they moved (is nothing simple??)
Gillian
Re: Born out of wedlock
On A2A I found a Removal Order.......can't remember the exact date but I think it was around the time of the *******y order.........have to have another look but according to A2A there were sent to Molesworth in Huntingdonshire................like you say............nothing is simple..........lol
How beautiful it is to do nothing and rest afterwards...........
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