I am researching the name HAMMERTON in Southampton/Botley. The earliest mention of the name I have found is Thomas HAMMERTON marrying Ann GILL in 1749 at South Stoneham. They had 5 children. In 1755 a Henry HAMMERTON married Elizabeth PEARCE also at South Stoneham. There are burials in 1796 for Elizabeth and 1810 for Henry in South Stoneham. I have found no children from this marriage. Henry and Thomas were probably brothers. The parish registers of The Jesus Chapel, St Mary Extra, show a marriage for a Henry HAMMERTON of Hound and Martha HINKS. They had children from 1762 to 1764. I have not found a burial entry for Martha or Henry. Is there any way I can find out if this was a bigamous marriage or whether there were 2 different Henry HAMMERTONS? Hope someone has some bright ideas. best wishes Kathryn