On This Day ... 8 July

1798     Ralph Todner was born in Fatfield, Co Durham, England. He was the first son of Ralph Todner and Mary Dand and only lived for 2 days.

1804     William Haywood married Ellen Perry in Wombourne, Staffordshire, England. They are my 4 x great-grandparents.

1897     Emily Wilson was born at 36 Gravel Walk, Ashford, Kent, England. She was the daughter of Kate Wilson.

and happy birthday to my mum, Judy.