Mary Ann Rachel EELES/Edward CLARK (General)

by MJL , Sunday, April 07, 2013, 17:14 (4250 days ago) @ m p griffiths

Thanks M, another one off my list.

I am making a list from Devon and Gloucestershire now.

When Mary said her name was ALES, she could have meant something completely different, maybe she lost the 'H', as in 'Vorest Speak' or even 'Kairdiff Langwidge' that would open up a few more lines, I can't wait!

When I searched the Parish Records for BOWDEN/ALES, I found an interesting entry

John AYLES, occupation, Gentleman, residence, Ringwood Hants. married Sarah Ann PALMER,a shoemakers daughter from Chepstow.

It would have been nice to think that he was Mary Bowden's brother, who came to visit and fell for Sarah. There must be a story there somewhere.

Margaret