Abstracted marriage register entries from parish registers in Shropshire beyond Waters Upton, from 1609 to 1900.
Many Waters Upton folk married in other parishes. Abstracts of the marriage records I have been able to find, in Shropshire, which specified that one or both parties were of Waters Upton (or Upton Parva), can be found below.
Abbreviations: B. = bachelor; lic. = licence; p. = parish; S. = spinster; Wid. = Widow or Widower; Wit. = witnesses; (X) = made their mark.
7 Aug 1609, High Ercall: Edward Steventon on Upton parva & Anne Penson of this p., by lic.
8 May 1641, Shrewsbury St Chad: Edward Bucknall of Waters Upton & Mary Buttry
16 Feb 1665/6, High Ercall: Johannes Ward de Sleape & Elizabetha Humfreson de Waters=Upton
31 Jan 1672/3, High Ercall: Thomas Kinaston de Waters Upton & Maria Glegge de Rowton
27 Feb 1687/8, Rodington: Wm Hasledine of Waters Upton & Anne Hollyer of Rodington
24 Nov 1711, High Ercall: William Turner of Waters-Upton & Deborah James of the Moor
27 Jan 1712/3, High Ercall: William Davies of Waters-Upton & Mary Bubb Junr
22 Apr 1712, Wroxeter: Maurice Davies of the p. of Waters Upton & Jane Price of this p.
May 1712, Montford: Richardum Wall de Waters Upton & Mariam Ward de Montford
30 Dec 1714, Shrewsbury St Alkmund: William Mathews of Waters Upton p. & Elizab: Minors of Ercall magna p.
12 Feb 1714/5, Edgmond: William Brown of the p. of Waters Upton & Ann Skitt of the p. of Edgmond
23 Sep 1716, High Ercall: John Hazledine of the p. of Waters Upton & Grace Russell of this p.
27 Jan 1719/20, High Ercall: Michaell Doode of the p. of Waters Upton & Mary Barnes of Crudgington in this p.
24 May 1720, Benthall: Jon Waste of ye p. of Waters Upton & Franseas Harrison of ye p. of Brosley by lic.
26 Jun 1720, Wem: Samuell Edge of ye p. of Watersupton & Mary Lee of this p.
31 Aug 1723, High Ercall: Peter Matthews of Waters Upton & Jane Minor of Elwardine [= Ellerdine?]
31 Oct 1724, Edgmond: Richard Harpur of the p. of Waters Upton & Ann Minors of the p. of Bolas
20 Nov 1728, Shrewsbury St Alkmund: Henry Corfield of ye p. of Waters Upton & Margarett Wood of ye p. of Ercall Magna
3 Feb 1732/3, High Ercall: Thomas Maddox of Waters Upton & Lettice Mainwaring of this p.
12 Jun 1749, Longford: Joseph Turner of the p. of Waters Upton & Sarah [Rod___?]
14 Oct 1753, Wellington All Saints: John Richards of the p. of Waters Upton & Sarah Scutt of this p. by lic.
21 Feb 1754, High Ercall: Richard Cureton of the p. of Upton Parva & Mary Cureton of High Ercal p., by lic.
14 Apr 1757, Cound: Thomas Howll of the p. of Waters Upton & Mary Hartshorne of this p., by lic. Wit. William Jones, John Bullpen.
3 Feb 1760, Shrewsbury Holy Cross: Robert Harding of the p. of Upton Parva near Shrewsbury, Forgeman, & Ann Taylor of this p., Wid., by lic. Wit. John Farmer (X) Malster of Upton, William Yeoman who lodges at Mr Bennetts of the Swan but late of [blank].
5 Nov 1762, Hinstock: Richard Austin (X) of the p. of Waters Upton & Eliz. Berkin (X) of the p. of Hinstock, by Banns. Wit. Horris Gardener Brown, Mary Smith, Thos Bostock.
28 Jan 1763, High Ercall: John Wase of the p. of Waters Upton & Sarah Slater of this p., by lic. & consent of parents. Wit. Thomas Wood, Francis Smith.
31 Dec 1764, Wellington All Saints: Thomas Jackson (X) of the p. of Waters Upton, Husbandman, & Jane Miners (X) of this p., by Banns. Wit. William [Ja____?], Thomas [Ch__dley?] (X).
12 Dec 1765, Shrewsbury St Alkmund: Thomas Hatton, Rector of the p. of Waters Upton, Batchelour, & Leonora Boys of this p. Spinster, by lic. Wit. Frans [= Francis?] Hatton, Jno Dod.
8 Jun 1772, High Ercall: Richard Webb (X) of the p. of Waters Upton & Sarah Oliver (X) of this p., by lic. Wit. Fran. Smith, Richd Webb.
1 May 1774, Shawbury: William Onslow of this p. & Mary Adams of the p. of Waters Upton, by Banns. Wit. Benjamin Deakin, Richd Colley.
3 Sep 1785, Shrewsbury St Mary: Benjn. Jones of the p. of Waters Upton & Ruth Adams (X) of this p., by lic. Wit. John Hollis, John Wood. [Note: John Wood signed several other entries in this register as witness.]
25 Oct 1793, Condover: John Williams (X) of this p. & Charlotte Matthews (X) of the p. of Waters Upton, by lic. Wit. John Matthews, Bn. Ward.
23 Apr 1794, Shawbury: Joseph Wilkes (X) of the p. of Waters Upton, B., & Martha Harper (X) of this p., by lic. Wit. John Cook, James Harrison, Richd. Colley Clerk.
30 Jan 1796, Wem: William Dickin of the p. of Waters Upton, Farmer, & Elizabeth Embrey of this p. by lic. Wit. Sarah Griffith, Thomas Elks.
10 May 1796, High Ercall: Joseph Tittley (X) of the p. of Waters Upton & Martha Taylor of this p., by Banns. Wit. John Hammond, Jno. Pagett. [Note: John Pagett signed several other entries in this register as witness.]
3 Jan 1797, High Ercall: Thos. Nicklin of the p. of Waters Upton & Elizabeth Paddock (X) of this p. by Banns. Wit. William Harris, Benjn Evason
28 May 1800, Newport: Benjamin Jones of the p. of Waters Upton & Jane Beeteson (X) of this p., by lic. Wit. Benjamin Littleton, Isaac Pritchard. [Note: Isaac Pritchard signed several other entries in this register as witness.]
30 Nov 1801, Wellington All Saints: George Hobson (X) of the p. of Waters Upton & Sarah Hughes (X) of this p., by lic. Wit. John Roden. [Note: John Roden signed several other entries in this register as witness.]
19 Jul 1803, Wellington All Saints: Thos Blakermore of the p. of Watersupton & Jane Machin (X) of this p., by Banns. Wit. John Roden. [Note: John Roden signed several other entries in this register as witness.]
8 Nov 1804, Stanton on Hine Heath: Richard Bellis of the p. of Waters Upton, B., & Ann Harris of this p., S., by Lic. Wit. Ann Belliss, William Taylor.
12 Nov 1811, Edgmond: George Evans (X) of the p. of Waters Upton & Anne Brazenell (X) of this p., by Banns. Wit. William Sutton, Wm Bolas.
22 Jan 1818, Preston on the Wild Moors: Edward Austin of the p. of Waters Upton, B., & Sarah Vickers of the p. of Preston, by lic. Wit. Mary Vickers, William Vickers.
1 Aug 1827, Shrewsbury Holy Cross: Thomas Worrall, Cooper, of the p. of Water’s Upton, B., & Jane Booth (X) of this p., S., by Banns. Wit. Mary Ann Worrall, John Venables (X).
24 Dec 1827, Drayton in Hales: Thomas Bates of the p. of Upton Parva & Lettice Crutchley (X) of this p., by Banns. Wit. George Crutchley, Martha Crutchley. [Note – Lettice remarried on 15 Feb 1841 see below.]
25 Jul 1833, Shrewsbury St Julian: John Corfield of the p. of Waters Upton, B., & Jane Morris of this p., S., by lic. Wit. Mary Corfield, John Cartwright.
20 Jun 1837, Cound: James Ridgeway (X) of the p. of Upton Parva or Water’s Upton & Anne Jones of this p., by lic. Wit. Samuel Nicklin, Sarah Lloyd (X).
14 Nov 1837, Wellington All Saints: Thomas Lloyd | full | B. | Labourer | Waters Upton | Thomas Lloyd | Labourer; and Zillah Lloyd | full | S. | Servant | Waters Upton | Thomas Lloyd | Labourer. After Banns. Both made their marks. Wit. Thomas Lloyd (X), Elizabeth Woolley (X).
11 Feb 1838, Wellington All Saints: Robert Acherley / Atcherley | full | B. | Labourer | Waters Upton | John Acherley | Labourer; and Emma Lawrence | full | S. | – | Waters Upton | William Lawrence | Labourer. After Banns. Both made their marks. Wit. james Powell (X), Jane Powell (X). [Note – Acherley written in main entry, then “Robert Atcherley’s mark” below.]
1 May 1849, Eyton: Matthew Davies | of age | Wid. | Farmer | Waters Upton | Thomas Davis | Maltster; and Fanny Edwards | of age | S. | – | Eyton Farm | Richard Edwards | Farmer. Licence. Both signed. Wit. Richard Edwards (X), Elizabeth Johnson.
6 Sep 1840, Wellington All Saints: Richard Ferrington | of age | B. | Labourer | Ellerdine | Samuel Ferrington | Labourer; and Elizabeth Atcherley | of age | S. | – | Waters Upton | John Atcherley | Farmer. After Banns. Both made their marks. Wit. Edward Pritchard (X), Elizabeth Dodd (X).
27 Jul 1840, Wellington All Saints: William Matthews | of age | B. | Shoemaker | Waters Upton | John Matthews | Shoemaker; and Anne Hobson | of age | S. | – | Cherington | Thomas Hobson | Labourer. After Banns. Both made their marks. Wit. William Matthews (X), Jane Hobson (X).
15 Feb 1841, Eyton: Thos Evans | of age | Wid. | Labourer | Muckerton | Saml. Evans | Labourer; and Lettice Bates | of age | Wid. | – | Water’s Upton | Joseph Crutchley | Labourer. After Banns. Both made their marks. Wit. John Evans (X), Elizh. Cureton (X).
24 Apr 1841, Wellington All Saints: Henry Ashley | of age | B. | Wheelwright | Upton Parva | George Ashley | Wheelwright; and Sarah Shotton | of age | S. | at home | Crackley Bank | Benjamin Shotton | Blacksmith. By Banns. Sarah made her mark. Wit. Francis Jones, Alice Bostock (X).
2 Sep 1841, Newport: William Millward of the p. of Waters Upton, Wid., & Mary Ann Kelley of this p., Wid., by lic. Wit. Edward Clarke, John James. [Note – Old register still in use.]
12 Oct 1841, High Ercall: William Mathews | 20 | B. | Farmer | Waters Upton | Thomas Mathews | Farmer; and Emma Ralphs | full | S. | – | Crudgington Green | John Ralphs | Farmer. Banns / lic. not specified. William made his mark. Wit. John Harper, Emma Davies.
1 Aug 1853, Shrewsbury St Chad: John Titley | 32 | Wid. | Policeman | Water’s Upton, Salop | Samuel Titley | Pump Maker; and Lydia Burfoot | 26 | S. | Servant | Princess Street | Francis Burfoot | Farm Bailiff. By Banns. Wit. William Williams, Mary Evans.
26 Jul 1853, High Ercall: William Davies | 23 | B. | Tailor | Waters Upton | Mathew Davies | Tailor; and Mary Buttrey | 20 | S. | – | Ellerdine Heath | William Buttrey | Shoemaker. By lic. Wit. John Taylor, Sarah Yale (X).
23 Sep 1856, Donnington Wood: John Gregory | 28 | B. | Tailor | Waters Upton | James Gregory | Tailor; and Mary Anne Jones | 25 | S. | – | Donington Wood | Robert Jones | Carpenter. After Banns. Wit. Charles Jones, Emma Gregory.
31 Mar 1864, Grinshill: William Morgan | full | Wid. | Farmer | Waters Upton | William Morgan | Butcher; and Ann Ibbs | full | S. | – | Grinshill | Samuel Ibbs | Farmer. Banns / lic. not specified. Wit. Richard Ibbs, Sarah Ibbs.
17 Sep 1866, Malinslee: John James | 43 | Wid. | Butcher | Waters Upton | John James | Gardener; and Emma Teece | 50 | Wid. | – | Dawley | Christopher [North?] | Miber. By lic. Wit. Thomas Madeley, Margrett Jones.
2 Oct 1866, High Ercall: George Lloyd | 21 | B. | Tailor | Waters Upton | William Lloyd | Labourer; and Charlotte Newns | 20 | S. | Servant | Ercal Magna | Thomas Newnes | Labourer. After Banns. Wis. George Newns, Anne Padmore.
11 Feb 1868, Eyton: Richard Kilvert | of age | Wid. | Farm Bailiff | Waters Upton | Charles Kilvert | Laborers; and Sarah Hayman | of age | S. | – | Long Lane | William Hayman | Laborers. After Banns. Both made their marks. Wit. Thomas Growcott, Matilda Reynolds.
4 Feb 1868, Oakengates: James Lewis | full | B. | Police Officer | Waters Upton | Thomas Lewis | Farmer; and Hannah Leech | full | S. | – | Oakengates | Samuel Leech | Sinker. After Banns. Wit. George Meredith, Sarah Meredith.
8 Sep 1869, Wrockwardine: Charles Edward Bennett | 34 | B. | Shoemaker | Waters Upton | Thomas Bennett | Shoemaker; and Anne Blakemore | 26 | S. | – | Long Lane | William Blakemore | Labourer. After Banns. Charles made his mark. Wit. Thomas Onslow, Thomas Houlston Parish Clark, Sarah Blakemore, William Blakemore.
1 Mar 1870, Lilleshall: William John Owen | 24 | B. | Farmer | Waters Upton | John Owen | Tailor; and Elizabeth Harper | 23 | S. | – | Lilleshall | William Harper | Labourer.After Banns. Wit. William Tomkinson, Emma Hales.
31 Aug 1875, High Ercall: John Bayley Davies | full | B. | Clerk in Holy Orders | Waters Upton | Evan Davies | Farmer; and Susan Anslow Juckes | full | S. | – | Ercal Magna | Richard Juckes | Farmer. After Banns. Wit. Evan Davies, R F Juckes, Mary Juckes, L. Juckes.
3 May 1880, Lilleshall: Samuel Thomas Bennett | 21 | B. | Shoemaker | Waters Upton | Thomas Bennett | Packer; and Alice Lucas | 21 | S. | – | Lilleshall | Richard Lucas | Coachman. After Banns. Wit. Richard Woolley, Mary Ann Newns.
14 Sep 1880, High Ercall: Richard Woolley | 27 | B. | Butcher | Waters Upton | Robert Woolley | Labourer; and Maria Pitchford | 21 | S. | – | Potford | John Pitchford | Farmer. Banns / lic. not specified. Wit. William Woolley (X), Eliza Woolley.
20 Jun 1887, High Ercall: George Clay | full | B. | Farmer | Cold Hatton | Richard Clay | Butcher; and Jane Elizabeth Martin | 20 | S. | – | Waters Upton | John Martin | Publican. By lic. Wit. William Wooley (X), Selina Clay.
19 May 1891, Wellington All Saints: Thomas George Williams | 24 | B. | Painter | Church Street | Richard Williams | Tailor; and Mary Ann Doody | 29 | S. | – | Waters Upton | Isaac Doody | Labourer. After Banns. Wit. Joseph Williams, Sarah Ellen Owen.
21 Nov 1891, Wellington All Saints: William Hughes | 33 | B. | Labourer | 65 Dalland Lane, Warrington | Richard Hughes | Labourer; and Mary Light | 34 | S. | – | Waters Upton | William Light | Labourer. After Superintendent Registrar’s Certificate. Wit. Richard Light, Caroline Hughes.
23 Apr 1899, Newport: Thomas Bennett | full | B. | Shoemaker | Hodnet Road, Waters Upton | Samuel Thomas Bennett | Shoemaker; and Martha Turner | full | S. | Domestic Servant | Wellington Road, Newport | Joseph Turner | Potter’s Turner. By lic. Wit. Samuel T. Bennett, Anne Taylor.
20 Nov 1900, High Ercall: Benjamin Williams | 46 | Wid. | Labourer | Waters Upton | Samuel Williams (deceased) | Labourer; and Jane Growcott | 38 | Wid. | – | Crudginton | William Rogers (deceased) | Carpenter. After Banns. Wit. Emily Edwards, Samuel Fieldhouse (X).
Waters Upton One-Place Study 