Narrative and Notes
Robert's mother was Elizabeth SNOW. His father, Richard GARNER, had married his mother only three months before he was baptized suggesting that Richard might not be his biological father.
The history of my family
Robert's mother was Elizabeth SNOW. His father, Richard GARNER, had married his mother only three months before he was baptized suggesting that Richard might not be his biological father.
The marriage license states that they should marry in Burbage or Saint Margaret, Leicester, but no record of the actual marriage has been found.
The Year 1740
Jan 10 Robt ye Son of Richd & Mary Garner of Bur.
Banns of Marriage betwixt Henry Dawson and Elizabeth Garner both of this Parish were published May 24 and June 1th 8th 1760.
The said Henry Dawson of this Parish
and Elizabeth Garner of this Parish
were married in this Church by Banns
this 11th Day of June in the Year One thousand seven hundred and sixty
By me H Newman
This Marriage was solemnized between us
Henry Dawson
Elizabeth Garner
In the Presence of
Jeremiah Dawson
... John Garner of the Parish of Bourbage in the County of Leicetser Farmer & John Adcock of the Parish of Bourage aforesaid Farmer ...
...one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven
...
the said John Garner Batchelor & Elizabeth Adcock spinster
John Garner [seal]
John Adcock [seal]
Burials Anno Domini 1792
May 9th Buried Richard sen.r Garner