Thread: St Mary Magdalene Church Woolwich lookup

Is there any one who could possibly do a a marriage look up for me. My 2 g grandfather John George Gorton (7 Dec 1805) was born, lived and worked in Whitechapel in London, his wife Sarah Dubock (1806) the same, later in life they moved to Essex. Now the bit I don't understand, according to IGI records they married 28 Feb 1829 at St Mary Magdalene Church Woolwich. This doesn't sit happily with me. Any look up or thoughts much appreciated.
John

John George Gorton of the Parish St Mary Whitechapel, bachelor, and Sarah Dubock spinster, were married by licence 28/2/1829 at St Mary Magdalene Woolwich, witnesses: John Thorley?? and Elizabeth Steel.

Originally Posted by slizzy

John George Gorton of the Parish St Mary Whitechapel, bachelor, and Sarah Dubock spinster, were married by licence 28/2/1829 at St Mary Magdalene Woolwich, witnesses: John Thorley?? and Elizabeth Steel.

Wow that was a quick reply, many many thanks. I have to say I still find it odd that he should marry outside of Whitechapel. I wonder did this go as far as having his sons baptized there also. John George Gorton (c1831) and Charles Gorton (22 Mar 1845) Sorry to be taking advantage like but this has been niggling at me for 10 years now.

Thanks again John

Originally Posted by The Lady Marion

Hi There, One of our members offers lookups for St Mary Magdalene Woolwich..If you need any further information apart from what Slizzy has posted above for you here is the link below which will take you directly to the St Mary Magdalene thread..

The Lady Marion





Woolwich Look ups,Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Thanks. I've posted 1 more question on this thread mainly because I don't know how to transfer mid thread but any more and I'll start in correct thread.

John

Originally Posted by chezjonny

Wow that was a quick reply, many many thanks. I have to say I still find it odd that he should marry outside of Whitechapel. I wonder did this go as far as having his sons baptized there also. John George Gorton (c1831) and Charles Gorton (22 Mar 1845) Sorry to be taking advantage like but this has been niggling at me for 10 years now.

Thanks again John

Hi John,

You are welcome. His children all seem to have been baptised at St Mary Whitechapel. Are you aware there were other children besides John George, and Charles?

Parish Register, St Mary Whitechapel. (It appears Mary Ann and Richard were twins).

Children baptised with parents' John (George) and Sarah Gorton.

John George born Feb 17th 1830, baptised 16th March 1830, abode: Petticoat Lane, father's occupation: Druggist.

Mary Ann born Aug 26th 1831, baptised 20th Nov 1831, abode: Petticoat Lane, father's occupation: Chemist.

Richard born Aug 26th 1831, baptised 20th Nov 1831, abode: Petticoat Lane, father's occupation: Chemist.

Sarah born Nov 24th 1833, baptised 12th Jan 1834, abode: Petticoat Lane, father's occupation: Druggist.

George born 29th Nov 1835, baptised Jan 11th 1836, abode: Petticoat Lane, father's occupation: Chemist
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Two further wills for:2 x ggrandfather and 2 x ggrandmother.

John George Gorton, personal estae £6264 12s 2d, proved 5th Aug 1885, The will with a codicil John George Gorton late of Church Road Leyton Essex, Gentleman who died 18th May 1885 at Church Road proved at the Principal Registry by John George Gorton of Ivy Cottage Grange Park Road Leyton Gentleman George Gorton 146 Whitechapel High Street Middlesex Chemist and Druggist and Charles Gorton of 146 Whitechapel High Street Middlesex Chemist and Druggist the sons and executors.

Sarah Gorton, personal estate £67 14s 10d, proved 5th Dec 1885, Administration of the personal estate of Sarah Goton (wife of John George Gorton) late of Church Road Leyton Essex who died 15th January 1885 at Church Road was granted at the Principal Registry to John George Gorton of Ivy Cottage Grange Park Road, Leyton Gentleman one of the executors of the will of the said John George Gorton.