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Immigration 1800's

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Janet

Janet Report 16 Apr 2008 20:57

Can anyone advise me how I trace an immigrant in the early 1800"s? I have come across a GGG Grandfather in the 1841 Census born 1775 and marked as "F" in where born. I have no idea where to start looking and would appreciate guidance from all you knowledgable folks!
Cheers
Jan

Ozibird

Ozibird Report 16 Apr 2008 21:04

Does his surname give you a clue?

Ozi.

HelenBrissie

HelenBrissie Report 16 Apr 2008 21:53

Hi Janet,

Was he still alive for the 1851 census it might be more specific. I had the same thing happen to me with an ancestor on 1841, fortunately later census stated country and county.

best of luck
Helen

Janet

Janet Report 17 Apr 2008 20:33

Thanks for responding Guys. The surname is Haskill and I will "google" it to find out any history. The christian name is Erikiel but on the 1841 Census is shown as Erbert. Unfortunately by 1851 Mrs Haskill is shown as a widow!