Duffield baptism 1755 Flaxley (General)
Hi
Please could anyone tell me if the baptismal record for the child listed as Duffield DUFFIELD on 27 April 1755 at Flaxley (parents - Charles and Mary Duffield) states whether the child was a son or a daughter?
There appears to be no record of a burial or marriage related to the name Duffield Duffield and I am wondering if the first name "Duffield' is an error. The reason for my query is that I am searching for the baptism of Abigail Duffield at around this time and wonder if this entry could be her. Abigail Duffield married Abraham Yemm in 1785 at Walford and two of their children were later baptised at Flaxley.
Thanks very much
Duffield baptism 1755 Flaxley
by wyerunner 
, Saturday, March 14, 2009, 09:07 (5806 days ago) @ unknown
Hello Tamarclare
As an avid researcher of DUFFIELD, for over 20 years, I can tell you that it definitely says "son of" in the records at Glos Rec. Office.
However, He is son of Charles DUFFIELD and Mary SEVILLE(not necessarily DUFFIELD)who seems to be his new lady friend after his first wife's death. Charles's first wife (another Mary) had died in 1753. No more info on Duffield DUFFIELD do I have though. Neither do I have an Abigail DUFFIELD of the possible age to be Abraham YEMM's wife in my database. If you ever come across one I would be grateful if you would let me know.
Bye
Duffield baptism 1755 Flaxley
Thanks very much for your helpful reply about Duffield and his parents.
I think I may now have found two of Abigail Duffield's sisters but I cannot find their baptisms either.
When Abigail Duffield married Abraham Yemm at Walford in 1785, one of the witnesses was Ann Woor. Ann Woore (nee Duffield) was the wife of Thomas Woore and they married at Walford in 1781. One of the witnesses to Ann's marriage was Mary Overton and I then found a marriage for Mary Duffield to William Overton at Walford in 1779 (Ann Duffield was one of the witnesses).
Do either Mary or Ann Duffield appear on your database? I also noticed that there was a Charles and Abigail Duffield who had two of their children baptised at Walford in the early 1700's so I wondered if there was a connection there also. Abigail was buried at Flaxley in 1742. Interestingly the son baptised at Walford in 1717 was called Charles so I am wondering if he might be the Charles you mentioned who was the father of Duffield since there seems to be a Flaxley connection.
Duffield baptism 1755 Flaxley
by wyerunner , Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 10:05 (5803 days ago) @ unknown
Hi Tamarclare
Sorry, I have a few busy days and will need to look up a few things for you.
I have the marriage of Abe YEMM and Ab but can't find a death for Ab so far. That may give her age. Maybe you have found it??
There is an Abigail DAVIL bapt. 25 Oct 1738 in Ross on Wye, Kyrle Street Independent dau of Arthur DAVIL and Ann but this would make her about 47 at marriage and not suitable for many children.
Will be back in touch very soon.
Bye