My ggg grandfather, Samuel Male, married Mira/Miriam/Mirian/Miriah/Marian Matthews (she was never referred to by the same name twice!) in April 1825 in Portsmouth. I know that Miriah came from Chidham (christened in 1808) and I strongly believe Samuel did as well. I was told that Miriah had a child prior to 1825 but have no details and I believe she died before the 1841 census, presumably in Portsmouth as that is where Samuel (and the Males) remained. If anyone has any further information about either family and can put me out of my misery, possibly putting a small dent in my brickwall, it would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks Chris Male