Martha Oliver

Born: 1762

Died: 21 Jan 1826

Married: James Carlton

Mother:

Father:

Descendant: William Carrington

Martha Oliver is so far just notable for producing William Carrington in Holkham.

Birth

One Martha Oliver was baptized in a village close to Little Walsingham called South Creake, Norfolk in 17 Jan 1762. Her father was listed as James (Jas.) Oliver and her mother as Amy.

Marriage

She married James Carlton on 21st January 1789 in Little Walsingham. Both were unmarried and of this parish. The witnesses were Thomas Martin Dennes/Downes and John Creed (the latter witnessed many weddings).

Children

She had at least seven children:

Child's Name	D.O.B.	P.O.B.	D.O.C.	Occupation	D.O.D
Eliz					13 Sep 1791
James Carrington		Holkham, Nfk	10 Apr 1791
Jonathan Carlton (alias Carrington)		Holkham, Nfk	20 Dec 1793
Edward Carrington		Holkham, Nfk	18 Nov 1796
John Carlton (alias Carrington)		Holkham, Nfk	22 Sep 1799
Sarah Carlton (alias Carrington)		Holkham, Nfk	9 Sep 1801
William Carlton (alias Carrington)		Holkham, Nfk	24 July 1804

Death

She died on the 21st January 1826 aged 64 in Holkham, Norfolk, and was buried on the 25th January 1826 in the churchyard of St Withburga, Holkham Hall, in plot 73. Sandstone oval: "In memory of James Carrington who died 26 May 1839 aged 79 years. Also Martha, wife of James Carrington who died 21st January 1826 aged 64 years"

Other Records

Entry from Church of England Marriages from 1754 to 1901

 Date   03.11.1761     
Role in Marriage   B     
 Surname   OLIVER     
Forename   Martha     
Legal Consent   B     
Signature   X     
Home Parish   Great Walsingham