Elizabeth was Ari’s 7x great-grandmother, born at Denby in Derbyshire in 1751. Her parents were John and Elizabeth, and I have found no siblings for her so far. The first record we have for her is her christening on 3 November 1751, and the second is her marriage on 8 May 1772 to Isaac Millington, a collier. Derbyshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932 Detail of the nave roof, 15th century, restored 1901 Elizabeth and Isaac had nine children between 1

One of Ari’s ancestors was Isaac Millington who lived in Denby, Derbyshire (where the pottery comes from). Isaac is a recently discovered 7x great-grandfather who has a well-preserved, beautifully carved gravestone in St Mary’s churchyard. The wording says: In memory of Isaac Millington (Musician) his Sublunary destiny ended the 24th of December 1824. Aged 74 Years. Isaac was born in 1750 and married Elizabeth Chaddock on 8 May 1772 at the same church. They had nine children