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Marriage at Fakenham, Norfolk, England · 1 December 1837 — Local Past

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Marriage at Fakenham, Norfolk, England · 1 December 1837

1 December 1837 · Marriage

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Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin

Marriage of James Seely and Maria Pawley

Groom: James Seely
Age: Full age. Bachelor. Brick maker. Hempton
Bride: Maria Pawley
Age: Full age. Spinster. Servant. Hempton
Date: 1 December 1837
Place: Fakenham, Norfolk
Groom's father: John R Seely
Recorded as John Seely
Brickmaker
Bride's father: Robert Pawley
Labourer
Witnesses: William Wright
Mary Pawley

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