Hannibal Marks 1 1720-1793 & Hannibal Marks 2 1765-1820? & their likely ancestors
The novel 'Hannibal Marks' by Prideaux Skelton covers the lives of the first 3 Hannibal Marks. The events in this book undoubtedly took place: what is not proven, is whether the Marks were involved with them. I am going to give her the benefit of the doubt for the most part- apart from where I can prove that there is obviously a problem, with dates etc, and will precis what she has written . She claims to be directly descended from these Hannibals- I have yet to discover how.
1634. Richard Marks was baptised 9/5/1634 to Geo & Lucie Marks in N. Petherton, Somerset - this just S of Bridgewater
1671. Polliner Marks was baptised 3/4/1671 to Richard & Elizabeth Marks in S. Tawton, Devon
1696. Richard Marks was baptised on 21/3/1696 to Richard Curzon & Polinare Marks in S. Tawton - odd!
1720. Hannibal Marks was baptised on 30/8/1720 to Richard Marks in S. Tawton
Hannibal 1 married Joan Warwick on 2/1/1746 in St Marys, Launceston
Hannibal 1 married Christian Wyvell/ Wyville on 24/3/1761 at St Stephens She from Wyvellscombe, her father William Wyvell: her family lost out in a will
He was buried Maker on 24/10/1793 : is there a headstone?? Christian was buried Maker on 17/8/1803
1763. Hannibal Marks 2 was baptised on 17/3/1765 to Hannibal Marks & Christian Wyville
Hannibal 2 married Sarah Mary Spiller in 1786 at St Germans, Rame
Hannibal Marks 3 was baptised Rame on 10/5/1795 to Hannibal & Mary Marks