NOTE from David Brind of Salisbury August 7, 2004.

There is no proof that John 1703-94 ever married. None is shown in the Highworth register and in addition I have checked the Wilts Nimrod Marriage Index (Male Brind marriages) between 1561 and 1800. His name does not appear. The index lists out of country ones as well.

b. There is no proof that he had a son John 1755-1824. Where did he get 1755 from? No birth is on the Highworth register, or on your list of Brinds on Parish registers (mostly from Mormon etc.). It seems to be that 1755 should be shown as 1755?. In addition a note should be added to express out doubt that John 1703-94 ever married and had a family.

I would be happy to add the family to my notes if they are connected, but until a link is found, if you asked me, I think that from John and Sarah Butcher, they should be shown on the cd under Hugh rather than David. Maybe he worked out the date of birth from age at death in which case he might well be the John born at Aldbourne on 10/2/1754? In conclusion Hugh's case rests on John 1703-94 getting married of which there is no record, having a son at the age of 52 in 1755 of which there is no record and no other children!!!