Samuel Smith Laan (bef. 1745 - bef. 1770)

Born before 24 Nov 1745 in England

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Wilson (Cullingham) Laan — married 15 Sep 1765 in Saint Margaret, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Descendants

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Biography

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Birth and Baptism

Samuel Smith LAAN was born in about 1745. He was baptised on the 24 November 1745 in Saint Margaret, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England. His parents were James and Mary LAAN. ^[1] The entry in the register was as follows:

Christenings in Lowestoft 1745.

Novr.

24th. Samuel Smith son of James & Mary Laan.

Marriage

On the 17 September 1765, by banns, Samuel married Mary Wilson CULLINGHAM in Saint Margaret, Lowestoft. Their names were recorded as Samuel LAUNE and Mary CULLINGHAM. They were single persons of this parish. The witnesses were Peter PENNINGTON and Susanna PENNNINGTON. Samuel and Mary signed with their marks. ^[2] The entry reads as follows:

1765

In Lowestoft Church Marriages and Banns

Samuel Laune & Mary Cullingham single

Persons of this Parish were married in this Church

by Banns on the 17 Novr. 1765

This Marriage was | The Mark of Samuel X Laune

solemnised between us | The Mark of Mary X Cullingham

In the presence of us | Peter Pennington

| Susanna Pennington

Last Years

Samuel's last son, John, was baptised posthumously on the 13 April 1770. Samuel's widow, Mary, married William SALLOES on the 2 April 1776. Therefore, it is assumed that Samuel passed away before the 13 April 1770.

Research Note

In the baptism record, the surname looks like LOAR. However, close inspection and comparison with the other handwriting confirms it is LAAN.

A record of Samuel's burial is yet to be found.

Sources

1. ↑ Parish register: Baptism. Norfolk Record Office, The Archive Centre, Martineau Lane, Norwich, England, United Kingdom. Baptisms, Marriages and Burials; Saint Margaret, Lowestoft; 1561-1765. Reference: PD 589/3. Image: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/imageviewer/collections/61045/images/4033320_01763?pId=1089529. Viewed 29 March 2021.
2. ↑ Parish register: Marriage. Norfolk Record Office, The Archive Centre, Martineau Lane, Norwich, England, United Kingdom. Marriages and Banns; Saint Margaret, Lowestoft; 1754-1776. Reference: PD 589/18. Image: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/imageviewer/collections/61043/images/4389569_01088?pId=978737. Viewed 29 March 2021.