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Kevin Reynolds
Jan 15

Kevin Reynolds

Jan 15 2026


I have just joined the society and a little unsure of how to use this site.

I had Reynolds family from the 1600's who originated in Shropshire and places names that have come up on genealogy sites are Caynham, Ludlow, Bitterley, Clee-Hill etc.

Does anyone know if their are any Reynolds' or Turners still living in Shropshire or where I can find birth, marriage , death records for these 2 families. Any help would be appreciated. I live in South Africa

Peter HALLPeter HALL
Peter HALL

SFHS Marriage Index: access to sources of information

I'm researching the HALL family around Burwarton, southern Shropshire. I have identified a couple of interest: William HALL marrying Mary HALL in Burwarton on 28 Sep 1721. The downloaded SFHS Marriage Index record ID = 24387.

Is it possible to get a copy of the source of this information please? I ask as the Burwarton Parish Register only records William HALL marrying on this date, but not who he married.

Best wishes

Peter Hall, Perth, Australia


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Gwynne Chadwick
3 days ago

Hi Paul,


Copy of the original register is shown below.

The bride apparently wasn't recorded.

However, I note that William HALL and Mary Christened at least six children at Burwarton soon after the marriage.

Is it just a coincidence that a Mary PRICE is the next entry after the marriage?


Martha 9th Sept 1722

John 27th Feb 1723

William 27th Mar 1726

Mary 1st May 1729

Ann 9th Jan 1731

Thomas 10th Feb 1733


Gwynne



Donna BeauchesneDonna Beauchesne
Donna Beauchesne

Question about registration of births

I am located in the US. I have a US passport application for my great grandmother which states she was born in Shrewsbury on 9 Jul 1872 and her father's name was William McMillian. I have searched online venue including The Genealogist; Ancestry; Findmypast and FreeBDM. I have searched using 1870-1873 and I have searched spelling the last name Mcm* and Macm*. I think her mother's name was Elizabeth, but cannot confirm this as I cannot find any record of birth. Is it possible that her birth was never recorded anywhere? Was it mandatory to register a birth in UK during those years? Have also searched the census records for 1870 and 1881 for both her name and father's name(as I believe she left UK in 1886 and came to US). Am I looking for a record I may never find, or does anyone have any other suggestions.…

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Mark Smith
Jan 21

Sorry I can't help specifically, but I can confirm that quite a few births were not registered back then. I have a similar problem in neighbouring Staffordshire with a person born in 1860 but never registered. The best thing to do is look at baptisms in and around her birthplace, some churches also entered the actual date of birth in the register.

Leslie SelphLeslie Selph
Leslie Selph

Index of Shropshire Monumental Inscriptions


I was looking at the above excel sheet. I have located a family surname under the column "NOS" I am assuming that is the location of the grave in the cemetery. I have googled and there seems to be only 1 cemetery in Astley Abbotts and that is the St. Calixtus. However when I look at their grave stones via internet my ancestor "Littleford" does not show up. Can someone explain if I am understanding this correctly or exactly what the "NOS" means as pertaining to this column. Thanks again

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Leslie Selph
Jan 17

Gwynne this is amazing thank you so much. Unfortunately I only have documented proof to George Littleford born in 1772. I will need to do a little more research to prove the names are in fact my family. In my earlier days I would have jumped on the info, but I am trying to be accurate. What I know of genealogy given that location and time period I am pretty sure we are related I just don't know how yet. LOL

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