The groom was William Coppin Bray, born 29 July 1830 at Bodmin, the son of Robert Bray and Mary Ann Coppin. He was a bootmaker on Higher Bore Street in Bodmin and then moved to Stoke Damerel/Devonport. He died at Plymouth in 1916. The bride was baptized 9 May 1835 at Lostwithiel, the daughter of James Every Beswarick (also spelled Beswetherick) and Elizabeth Bennett. She died at Plymouth in 1918. This couple had 2 sons and one daughter, all born at Bodmin. David Coppin -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Julia Mosman Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 9:21 PM Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] West Briton, 2 January 1857 BMDs West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, transcribed by Maurine Nuttall . January 2, 1857 . . At Bodmin, on the 25th ult., Mr. William Cappin BRAY to Miss Mary BESWETHERICK, both of Bodmin.

David posted: The groom was William Coppin Bray, born 29 July 1830 at Bodmin, the son of Robert Bray and Mary Ann Coppin. He was a bootmaker on Higher Bore Street in Bodmin and then moved to Stoke Damerel/Devonport. He died at Plymouth in 1916. The bride was baptized 9 May 1835 at Lostwithiel, the daughter of James Every Beswarick (also spelled Beswetherick) and Elizabeth Bennett. She died at Plymouth in 1918. This couple had 2 sons and one daughter, all born at Bodmin. In case there is an interest in the Beswetherick / Beswarick side of this union... James Every Beswarick was subject to an extensive settlement examination in 1847. James and his daughter Mary are mentioned. There is also testimony from James's father Thomas. This can be seen at the OPC website for Lostwithiel. Regards, Irene