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Member Since: November 2004 Posts: 2 092 Send Message	Kathlyn	Report	11 Jun 2007 13:40
	I am trying to research a very common surname, ROBERTS. The only clue I have is...the area is Liverpool, John Roberts married Mary Mawdsley in 1868, Johns father was Robert Roberts. One clue could be.....Marys father was a quarryman who lived in Kirkby, Lancs. So I expect the Roberts to be in a similar occupation. Kathlyn
Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 6 292 Send Message	Sam	Report	11 Jun 2007 14:10
	I would start by getting the marriage certificate which would tell you the occupation of John and his father. It will also tell you where John was living at the time of marrige, which could be a clue. Sam x
Member Since: October 2003 Posts: 6 274 Send Message	Georgina	Report	11 Jun 2007 14:36
	Kathlyn do you know when John & Mary were born & what was Mary's fathers name? Georgina.
Member Since: June 2005 Posts: 533 Send Message	Miriam	Report	11 Jun 2007 14:39
Member Since: June 2005 Posts: 533 Send Message	Dear Kathlyn A quick look at the Lancs Online Parish Clerk site shows a load of Mawdsleys and Roberts - definitely worth a look - the website address is www(.)lan-opc(.)org(.)uk - remove brackets. Best of luck with your search Maria