Hi there, my gt grqandmother Mary Plant married William Walker in 1868. The only details I have for Mary are from the marriage cert. And they are that her father was john Plant, (dec), a book maker, and that Mary is 21 and a spinster. From census records I've been able to find out that mary was born in staffordshire. Her age seems to be correct ie born 1846/7 in staff. But that's it. The most obvious birth seems to be to a John plant and Msrtha? In Brierly Hill in 1846, but I would like to hear from anyone who may know more about Mary and her ancestors. Regards Linda

This may be your family in the 1851 Census.

The family are living in Eccleshall in Staffordshire; all of the family members are listed as being born in Eccleshall.

James H Plant 1

Jemima Plant 16

John Plant 40

John Plant 12

Lucy Plant 15

Mary Plant 5

May Plant 38

William Plant 8

Thank you again Eileen, noticed your second message just before I raced off to check the census!! Regards Linda

There is a death registration for John Plant, at Eccleshall, during the June ¼ of 1868. Mary Plant and William Walker's marriage was registered during the September ¼ of 1868.

In the 1851 census John Plant is listed as a shoe maker. The marriage certificate could possibly say Bootmaker and be read as Bookmaker?

Yes it could. That should narrow it down on the census. Do you know if where I am able to access the death notice, and did they note partners and descendants in 1868? This is so exciting. Thank you so much, william and mary have proved so elusive (william was apparently born in the usa in 1850!!). Thanks again, Linda

You can purchase a death certificate for John Plant from the General Register Office; certificates cost £7.

The info that you need is; death registered June quarter of 1868 at Eccleshall B. The GRO reference is volume 9c page 177.

You can order the certificate online - see the related link.

On FamilySearch.org there is a John Plant marriage to Mary Parsons at Eccleshall 31 March 1831. This could be Mary's parents.
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Thanks Eileen, I'll get onto it. Regards Linda