Hello Paul,
Thanks for your reply. I would also be very happy to share the information I have. You can contact me at
minol@ozemail.com.auI have Benjamin (and Joseph) listed as being christened in Birmingham on 7 April 1801. This date was from Peter Madden who has done extensive research.
I can confirm that Martha Cadby married Alexander Elliot COWIE on 04 Sep 1856 at the Independant Chapel (Wesleyan), Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. I have a copy of the record. I do not know Ann's (wife of William) maiden name, however I believe she may have remarried a JOHNSON, as their son Benjamin later used the surname JOHNSON interchangeably with CADBY. His father appears to have died when he was only about 8 years old, so it is likely that his mother would have had to remarry to be able to support herself and her children.
Kind regards
Heather Minol