Hi All.

I'm researching the Ballinger line of my family (they used to own the Ferrie Inn, the Symonds Yat Hotel and the Yew Tree Inn in Symonds Yat/Whitchurch area).

I've reached a stumbling block with John Ballinger b 1735 in Norton. He married Elizabeth Bessex in 1768 under licence (assuming because she was 17!!!).

I think his fathers name was William and mothers name, was Mary. I also think he had an Aunt called Mary and she married a William Shaw (John and his cousin were baptised on the same day I believe).

Does anyone know if the marriage licence is available? I've searched everywhere online and can't find anything, or does anyone know anything about John's parents/grandparents??.

Thanks

Mark

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Assume this is the marriage

John BALLINGER
Male
15 December 1768
Marriage Place: Dixton Newton, Monmouth, England

Spouse: Elizabeth BESSEX

Under the Heading, Whitchurch and Ganarew Local History History :

John BALLINGER, born 1743, in Whitchurch, married Elizabeth BESSEX in Dixton in 1768

They had 6 recorded children, all born in Whitchurch

wagshistory.com

etc etc

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As there are other John BALLINGER's marrying around this time to an Elizabeth :

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Gloucestershireshire Wills may help (on Ancestry)

There are a number of BALLINGER's (use Soundex) residence: Norton, under Resources, Marriage Licence/Bonds etc -

??????

Marriage at Dixton Newton

15 December 1768

Elizabeth BAKER** of this parish (** as transcribed)

John BALLINGER of this parish

both signed

witnesses: John SMITH and Judith WATKINS

By Licence

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There appears to be difference in transcript of Elizabeth's surname

There is a Joan BAKER marrying a Thomas HULET - 8 July 1776 in Dixton Newton (Tree also on Ancestry)

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Just read your message on another website and you have given more info including baptisms etc

of the BESSICKS/BESSEX/BESSICKS/ christened at Staunton, parents: Thomas & Mary - baptisms on this website