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Martha Spanton baptism — York, Yorkshire on 10 August 1879 — Local Past

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Martha Spanton baptism — York, Yorkshire on 10 August 1879

10 August 1879 · Baptism

Added by Clare Hopkins on 19 Jul 2026

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Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026

Baptism of Martha Spanton

Person: Martha Spanton
Date: 10 August 1879
Place: York, North Yorkshire
Father: William Watson Spanton
York, North Yorkshire
Mother: Martha Stead
Recorded as Martha Spanton
York, North Yorkshire

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