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UK passport info 1909

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Elaine

Elaine Report 16 May 2009 11:57

Hi everyone can you help please i have an ancestor that went to canada in 1909 would he have had to get A passport and if so where could i find an application for it.

Thanks
Elaine

Elaine

Elaine Report 16 May 2009 12:05

Hi Jonesey

Thanks for info so no passport then never mind.
Thanks for replying to me
Elaine

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 16 May 2009 13:40

I think there were passports issued before 1914 but they were not compulsory. Not sure when they started though.

Jill

Pam

Pam Report 16 May 2009 15:41

Passengers Leaving UK 1890 -1960

Register of Passport Applications 1851 - 1903

www.findmypast.com