Martha Gilby was born in Steeple Gidding, Huntingdonshire, England in 1807 (Christened in St Andrews Church on May 17) to Richard Gilby and Frances (Atkins). Her younger brother was my 2xGreat Grandfather.
She married Robert Coles at the same church in April 1837, and their son Charles was born later that year. Robert died in 1847, and Martha married William Venters on October 5, 1848 - again at St Andrews church. Charles was adopted and travelled to Australia with Martha & William on the Hilton as Charles Venters.
NB: Charles Venters, born to William & his first wife (Hannah ATKINS**), travelled to Australia in 1852 ("Kate")
** No connection yet found between my 3xgreat grandmother, Frances ATKINS and Jannah ATKINS. work in progress.
Trove.au suggests that Martha may have married a third time, after William's death in 1857.
Leanne M (Volunteer Curator - Australia) 🇦🇺
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