Hi Becky,

I looked up your couple, Edward Bolton & Hannah Sheppard and found the following;

7 Sep 1784 E.B. to H.S. by licence St Mary's Church, Witney
witnesses; Joseph Shepperd, Ann Bolton.

I then searched for baptisms and found;

27 Oct 1749 Edward Bolton son of Henry & Anne
3 Feb 1764 Hannah Shepherd daughter of Jason & Mary.

Given the 15 year difference in their ages, I then looked for an earlier marriage for Edward but could find none.

I also looked up Henry Bolton's marriage to Anne and found as follows;

1 Oct 1757 Henry Bolton, Blanketweaver, to Ann Coxeter by licence.
Witnesses; Richard Pearce, Mary Coxeter.

I was a little concerned about the date. If Edward had been born following the marriage, he would have been much closer in age to his bride. However, I'm only telling it like it is!!

I looked for Henry's baptism but no entry, however I found;

21 Apr 1738 Ann Coxeter daughter of John.

I also looked for Jason Sheppherd and Mary's marriage but could find nothing.

I hope this helps. If you need anything else let me know.
Happy hunting,
Sue