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St Margaret's Church, Barking, Thames View, Greater London — Local Past

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St Margaret's Church, Barking, Thames View, Greater London

This place page was added on 16 July 2026.

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12 August 1827
Baptism
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026
Baptism of Hannah Elizabeth Johnson
Person
Hannah Elizabeth Johnson
Date
12 August 1827
Place
St Margaret's Church, Barking, Thames View, Greater London
Father
William Johnson
Butcher of Barkingside
Mother
Catherine Roberts
Recorded as Catherine Johnson
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12 August 1827

Baptism

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026

Baptism of William John Johnson

Person: William John Johnson
Date: 12 August 1827
Place: St Margaret's Church, Barking, Thames View, Greater London
Father: William Johnson
Mother: Catherine Roberts

William John Johnson was baptised at St Margaret's Church, Barking, Essex on 12 August 1827. He is the son of William Johnson and Catherine Johnson of Barkingside, butcher.

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12 March 1865

Marriage

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026

Marriage of Richard Button and Bessie Wild

Groom: Richard Button
Age: 24. Bachelor. Mechanic. Hollinwood
Bride: Bessie Wild
Recorded as Betty Wild
Age: 28. Spinster. St Thomas’
Date: 12 March 1865
Place: St Margaret's Church, Barking, Thames View, Greater London
Groom's father: Richard Button
Tile maker
Bride's father: Charles Wild
Cotton [??]
Witnesses: John Wild
Sarah Ann Wild

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