Martha SHUGG

   Research Notes:

For 1841 Census entry, see notes under mother Ann.

In 1851, Martha Richards (41) of Gwithian and husband Benjamin Richards (42) of Gwithian, farmer of 56 acres employing 2 labourers, were living in Crofthooper, Ludgvan. Present were children (born in Gwithian): Rebecca (19), Thomas (17), Elizabeth (15) and John (2) of Ludgvan

In 1861, Martha Richards (52) of Gwinear and husband Benjamin Richards (53) of Phillack, farmer of 56 acres, were living in 1 Croft Hooper, Ludgvan. Present were children: Elizabeth (24) of Gwinear, John (12) of Ludgvan

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Martha Richards of Croft Hooper died aged 54 years (burial record).

   Marriage Information:

Martha married Benjamin RICHARDS of Croft Hooper, son of John RICHARDS and Rebecca COCK, on 4 Nov 1830 in Gwinear, Cornwall. (Benjamin RICHARDS of Croft Hooper was born in 1808 in Phillack, Cornwall, christened on 24 Apr 1808 in Phillack, Cornwall and was buried on 12 Jul 1875 in Ludgvan, Cornwall.)

   Marriage Notes:

Benjamin Richards and Martha Shugg, both of this parish

Married by Banns

Witnesses: Jacob George, William Williams