William Henry Charlton , of Hesleyside, Northumberland. Barbara Tasburgh-Anne married William Henry Charlton, of Hesleyside. They were both very young and were not able to obtain their parents' consent to be married - so they eloped to Gretna Green. Their midnight escape was arranged. Barbara tied her bed sheets together and climbed down from her bedroom window, near the chapel, and into the rear yard, where William waited. A post chaise took them to Gretna Green, and were married first by a blacksmith, next by a Protestant Clergyman; and finally by a Catholic Priest!! They had three sons and three daughters. See http://www.askourlady.co.uk/Annefamily.htm
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