I am trying to find out anything about Susannah Mason born 1765 in Soudley. I dont know if she was married as I cant find a reference to a husband. She had a son called John Mason who married a girl called Emma. They moved to the Worcestershire area, then later up to Royton in Lancashire. Any help much appreciated.

Can you amplify. How do you know Susannah was born in Soudley? Then, the Forest in general was extra-Parochial, ie not included in the CofE parochial system. It was, as the Russian's say, an inhabited area, not populated densely enough for parishes . For some time into the future, Forest folks had to use St Peter's, Newnham, Westbury on Severn or All Saints, Newland. Only the last recorded particular secondaries such as Newland Bream or Newland Redbrook etc.

Roger

Hi Roger. She appears on the 1851 census living outside Worcestershire with her son John. Her place of birth is recorded as Soudley. Thanks Elaine

Hello Elaine,

If I was researching her, first port of call would be the IGI at your local library, or do a search of the IGI on the Net. You'll get an idea of Mason's in Gloucestershire and in which parishes. With a bit of luck she may be on the IGI. I noticed earlier this afternoon that the name Mason features in nearby Monmouthshire also.

Just had a quick look. There was a Susanna Mason christened 3Mch1765 at Newent, Glos.

Roger

Do you have the details of the 1851 Census?

Thank you Roger, am also looking at Soudley in Shropshire. Regards Elaine

Thank you Paul, I do have the census records for that year, regards Elaine

Shropshire seems to be indicated rather than Gloucestershire

I wonder if this is her marriage ? Although it is somewhat South of the Soudley's

SAMUEL MASON
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Marriages:
Spouse: SUSANNAH GOUGH
Marriage: 22 MAR 1783 Hope Bowdler, Shropshire, England

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Messages:
Extracted marriage record for locality listed in the record.
The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the marriage date.

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Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:
M037481 1563 - 1837 0510665 Film 6908738 Film
Sheet: 00

Son John

JOHN MASON
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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening: 14 SEP 1806 Saint Leonard, Broseley, Shropshire, England
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Parents:
Father: SAML. MASON
Mother: SUSANNA

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Messages:
Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record.
The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.
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Source Information:
Batch No.: Dates: Source Call No.: Type: Printout Call No.: Type:
C011553 1775 - 1812 0510657 Film 6908583 Film
Sheet: 00

1841
John Mason abt 1806 Shropshire, England Madeley, Shropshire
Elizabeth Mason abt 1806 Shropshire, England Madeley, Shropshire
Damaris Mason abt 1835 Shropshire, England Madeley, Shropshire
Jane Mason abt 1840 Shropshire, England Madeley, Shropshire
John Mason abt 1841 Shropshire, England Madeley, Shropshire
Wm Mason abt 1837 Shropshire, England Madeley, Shropshire
Susan Mason abt 1766 Shropshire, England Madeley, Shropshire

1851
Susannah Mason abt 1765 Soudley, Shropshire, England Mother Madeley, Shropshire
John Mason abt 1808 Broseley, Shropshire, England Head Madeley, Shropshire
Elizabeth Mason abt 1803 Broseley, Shropshire, England Wife Madeley, Shropshire
Damaris Mason abt 1835 Broseley, Shropshire, England Daughter Madeley, Shropshire
William Mason abt 1837 Broseley, Shropshire, England Son Madeley, Shropshire
Jane Davis Mason abt 1840 Broseley, Shropshire, England Daughter Madeley, Shropshire
John Mason abt 1842 Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, England Son Madeley, Shropshire
Samuel Mason abt 1845 Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, England Son Madeley, Shropshire

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Dear slowhands, thank you so much for the info you sent me. The Susannah you found is indeed the one I was looking for, I was barking up the wrong tree when I thought she came from the forest, the information you gave is the same as I have found, except you have found her maiden name and husband which I didnt. Am sorry so late in replying, but gave up on the forest link.Thanks once again for the info,I can now try to go back in time. Regards Elaine

Feedback is always appreciated - instant or after digesting the information :-)

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Ἀριστοτέλης A Gloster & Hereford Boy in the Forest of Dean ><((((*>