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You could try to see if any early censuses (1801-1831) survive and they would be in the relevant Record Office if they do. Most were 'head counts' but I have seen one for 1811 where the original schedules have survived and they were a mine of information, but I stress you will have to be very lucky to find that sort of detail.

You could also try, off the top of my head, Poor Law records, Poll books, Newspapers.

I would see if the RO has an online catalogue and have a search for what records are available for the relevant timeframe and hopefully there will be something useful.

Good luck
Chris

I am almost totally convinced that the Thomas Molton b 1782 in Winterborne Whitechurch (about 15 miles from Bridport) is the same who died in 1834 aged 52, in Bridport and married Martha.
Martha his wife is a widow in the 1841 census.
this date of 1787 b for Thomas is very offputting.

I just need proof between 1810 and 1834 that it is he.

eg. if i can find evidence that they paid taxes/fine etc in 1824. Thomas will be 42 which makes his birth 1782.
if he is 37 he is the one b 1787.

As Thomas named his first son William it ticks another box that his parents could be the 1782 baptism of William and Sarah. His aged at death is as reliable as the person who gave the details.-jl

you guys are amazing!

might be worth contacting
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yes Maddie, thats Martha

according to Bridport family history museum, someone has added date of birth as 1787 for Thomas Molton; this has been a real pain

this Thomas Molton b 1782 fits the death of 1834 in Bridport as 52 years old and Martha is a widow in 1841

but is it him or was there a Thomas born in 1787?

could this be martha
Walditch near to Bridgeport
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Day:

Month:

Year:1791

Forenames:Martha

Surname:ACKERMAN

Parents names:dau. of Henry & Elizabeth

Place:Walditch

Description:

County:Dorset

Country:England

Born or Notes:

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The image of the marriage is on Ancestry - both of this parish; the witness John Curme appears on many marriage records so he was probably the Churchwarden. There are no tax or wills coming up for Thomas.

1782 thomas
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Day:7

Month:Apr

Year:1782

Forenames:Thomas

Surname:MOLTON

Parents names:son of William & Sarah

Place:Winterborne Whitechurch

Description:

County:Dorset

Country:England

Born or Notes:

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Day:3

Month:May

Year:1811

Forenames:William

Surname:MOLTON

Parents names:son of Thomas & Martha

Place:Bridport

Description:

County:Dorset

Country:England

Born or Notes:

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Day:27

Month:Nov

Year:1810

Groom Forenames:Thomas

Groom Surname:MOLTON

Groom notes:

Grooms parish:

Bride Forenames:Martha

Bride Surname:ACKERMAN

Bride notes:(x)

Brides parish:

By licence:

Place:Bridport

Dedication:

County:Dorset

Country:England

Witnesses:BOATSWAIN John, CURME John

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On the marriage records occasionally they enter the actual abode of the couple as opposed to 'both of this parish'. Could anyone help with look up of the actual record or could it be available on line?- and the usual checking of witnesses- jl

Yes Gins,
thats them. Had a son in 1811 named William

England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1940
Name: Thomas Molton
Gender: Male
Spouse's Name: Martha Ackerman
Marriage Date: 27 Nov 1810
Marriage Place: Bridport, Dorset, England

hello all,
fact: Thomas Molton married Martha Ackerman 1810 Bridport Dorset

Thomas Molton died 1834 aged 52 Bridport- Thomas Molton b 1782 in Winterborne Whitechurch Dorset
Martha widow in 1841 census

I strongly believe this is the right Thomas. If this is true they lived as man and wife for 24 years in Bridport.
my question is; what day to day evidence can I look up. Eg taxes, rents etc to authenticate he moved to Bridport and married Martha? I have the date of birth as 1787 for Thomas- could this be an error.
thank you for your attention