The inspiration for this story is the #52Ancestors prompt “Unexpected”. I have come across many unexpected and surprising stories while researching my family history, so there is plenty of choice.
I discovered my ancestor Elizabeth Shore many years ago, but
I only recently discovered her birth and the story of her childhood family because
it did not take place where I expected.
A Somerset Family
Elizabeth Shore married Jesse Flower on 14 June 1770 at the
parish church of Farmborough, Somerset, by licence. One of the witnesses was James Tidcombe; when
I first found this record, the name did not seem significant. Elizabeth put a mark in the marriage register,
whereas Jesse signed his name.
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| James Tidcombe's significant signature |
