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    1. [DBY] HAWKSWORTH
    2. Joy Hungerford
    3. I have just one HAWKSWORTH. She is my 3GGM, Elizabeth, who, in 1851, says she was born in Stanton by Dale (about 1771). She married Robert WESTON, (born 1862, Beeston, NTT), in Lenton, NTT, 1796. These two had seven children, notably the youngest, Friday WESTON, whom I've researched extensively. Interestingly, it was her unusual given name which gave me most of the clues. I know nothing definite about Elizabeth, except the fact she says she is born in Derbyshire, was a  seamstress and that she died in 1856 in Ockbrook. Various leads have been followed, the most hopeful being:- Thomas and Ann HAWKSWORTH, who had these chn in Stanton:- Sarah 1770, Jane 1771, Ann 1772, Jemima 1774 and Noah 1781. However, my theory, that this Jane might have preferred to be called Elizabeth, fell by the wayside  when I found she married Robert WARD in 1810. I suppose Sarah (if she preferred to be called Elizabeth!!) is a possible candidate, but I do feel that I'm  clutching at straws here. If anyone has spotted Elizabeth, I'd love to know about it. She's the only one of my 3GGP for whom I have no  parents. Kind regards Joy

    04/28/2013 03:28:08