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What are Strays?
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Georgina | Report | 9 Jun 2007 15:02 |
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Elly if you mean Census stray's I think it means people who are born in one county but are residing in another when the census was taken, if I am wrong I am sure someone will correct me. Georgina. |
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Elly | Report | 9 Jun 2007 14:59 |
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Well when I've searched for names on Google, there are lists of strays.. check this one you'll see what I mean www(.)northants1841(.)fsnet(.)co(.)uk/northants%20strays%20m%20to%20y(.)html |
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Elly | Report | 9 Jun 2007 14:59 |
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So strayed from the birth county - either to live or marry - or both! Makes sense, Thanks All Elly |
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Clive | Report | 9 Jun 2007 14:53 |
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In what context? CB |
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Elly | Report | 9 Jun 2007 14:45 |
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Are they people who moved away or suddenly appeared somewhere unusual? Thanks Elly |
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