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German ancestor naturalised, musician

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Wendy

Wendy Report 12 Mar 2009 15:10

Is there any chance finding out when a person came over from Germany?? I have Christopher Wagner musician on 1861 census living in Bath listed as German naturalised british. However since we have no idea when he came to Britain we have hit a brick wall. Nothing on 1851 census but a family of Wagners on 1841 census all musicians living in Bristol and states they are from foreign parts, cannot find a connection but it seems that there could be. I know Kew has the lists for naturalisation but not sure how to narrow it down to dates to request anything. Any help or information would be appreciated I don't want to give up but really could do with some help
Many thanks.

DaveatHove

DaveatHove Report 12 Mar 2009 16:48

It is possible to search the TNA Kew Catalogue by name after 1844 for these records. I had a look and found ten or so Wagners but no Christopher. Before 1844 it all seems more difficult, but is covered in their Research Guide for Naturalisation

David