Hello
I have a connection to Llanfair Waterdine and a problem. My g g grandfather Thomas BARRETT was born there, but I cannot go any further back to definitely find his parents. He was born in 1835 and on his marriage certificate to Margaret WATKINS states that his father was also Thomas, I found a Thomas born to an Ann but christened at Madeley - that seems a long way to go. Thomas and Margaret are listed on census returns. Can you guide me now by any chance? Rose
Hi Mike - thanks very much for your reply to my query and I amsorry to be so long in getting back to you.
I found the record of a Thomas Baratt's baptism on the Shropshire baptisms transcript P180/A/2/5. Mother was listed as Ann and father Thomas. On his marriage certificate to Margaret his father was stated as Thomas but Thomas was such a common name so it may not be the right one. I will keep digging! Many thanks Rose
Hello Rose
Where did you find the Madeley baptism of Thomas, son of Ann? I am not seeing this.
There is a baptism on the Find my Past web site, taken from the original parish register, of Thomas BARRET (recorded with one 'T') the son of Ann, a servant on 29 July 1832 at Llanfair Waterdine. No name is given for the father.
Mike