On 8th July 1840, Elizabeth Read married David Holland at the Parish Church, Geldeston, Norfolk. Both were single, of full age, and living locally. David, A Labourer, said his father was John Holland, Labourer. Elizabeth said her father was a Labourer, too, but didn't give his name. She said both of her parents were dead. The Established Church ceremony was performed by John Lewis before witnesses James Read and Susan Read. Of the bridal party, only Susan was able to sign the register, the rest gave their mark. [2]
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1841 "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M79V-SWW : 25 May 2019), Elizth Holland in household of David Holland, Geldeston, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
1851 "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGDV-71R : 8 November 2019), Elizabeth Holland in household of David Holland, Geldeston, Norfolk, England; citing Geldeston, Norfolk, England, p. 6, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
1861 "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7FM-B6X : 3 March 2021), Elizabeth Holland in household of David Holland, Geldeston, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
1871 "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KD8M-GXY : 20 January 2022), Elizabeth Holland in entry for David Holland, 1871.
1881 "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q278-CSDW : 12 December 2017), Elizth Holland in household of David Holland, Geldeston, Norfolk, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 6, Piece/Folio 1962/47, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,622.