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Proof on Birth
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joysie4 | Report | 28 May 2007 11:52 |
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How can I prove my William McDowell b 8/5/1828 Devon is this him and his family William McDowell b 1831 wife Jane b 1840 William H b 1865 Amy J b 1872 living in 94 albert rd Stoke Damerel Joyce |
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ErikaH | Report | 28 May 2007 11:56 |
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Not quite sure what you mean by 'proving' his birth. As it was pre-GRO, you can really only hope to find 'proof' of the day he was baptised. Other than that, census info will tell you how old he thought he was in any given year....and his marriage cert will tell you the name and occupation of his father. (If he knew it) Reg |
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ErikaH | Report | 28 May 2007 12:01 |
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OK, I think I've worked out what you mean........... You want to know if the person found on 1881 census (it would have helped if you'd said that) is the one born/baptised in 1828........am I right? Looking at censuses, the info is consistently that he was born 1831/2, although 1841 does have an 11 year old whose father is also William. I think the marriage cert really is your best hope.............. Reg |
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ErikaH | Report | 28 May 2007 14:13 |
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Don't forget to come back for more lookups if you need them when you've got the cert............. Reg |
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joysie4 | Report | 28 May 2007 14:17 |
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Thank You Reggie I dont explain enough sorry Its good you can read my mind I will get the marriage certificate Joyce |
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