D Day is here. I am rechecking before my book goes to the printing process. Sorry, it is long.
I still do not have confirmation of the birth of William BUFTON b1809/1810 Shrewsbury. Shropshire since I discussed here seven years ago. I have not had good health so way behind.
I also need clarity on his ancestors.
BUFTON FAMILY from Lydbury North, Shropshire 1771-1780 (abt nine children).
Parents: George BUFTON (1771) and Elizabeth BRIGHT, unknown birth. Married 6 April 1897 Bishops Castle, Shrewsbury
BAFTON AND BUFTON, Baftons, non-conformists christened at Claremont Meeting House (1798-1810) Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Several names and DOB as Bufton christened at St. Chads. C of E, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Both had parents George and Elizabeth.
I eventually engaged a professional researcher. We both found these Shrewsbury records years ago. She said she thinks these are the same family and that children christened in non-conformist chapels were also baptised in Anglican churches. This was before I found a Joseph Bufton born 1810. Records available at that time stopped at 1808.
Interestingly the first BAFTON child was born 1798, a year after George and Elizabeth Bufton’s marriage in Lydbury.
I have analysed all record taken off various genealogy sites over the years from IGI to present. I have noted some records have now been altered. My George, Williams father is a new entry and he died 1840 2 miles from where his son resided.
I hope someone can assist. Many people have different death dates for George born 1871 and they have taken surnames from these records. I am looking for proof. I have my own theory. But no proof.
I have analysed convict records and ager when transferred, the trial etc. Some records like census and even the trial date have him ten years younger. But 1809/1810 which was on the convict record is correct depending on when his birthday is.I hope someone has some newss for me. Thank you for reading this.
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