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Member Since: September 2007 Posts: 14 Send Message	Sandra	Report	7 Sep 2009 18:44
	how can you find a person with a common name. i am looking for a John Owen from Wales and it is proving quite hard.
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 26,137 Send Message	Gwyn in Kent	Report	7 Sep 2009 18:51
	I understand. I have William Davies, Tom Jones, John Jenkins to name just a few. What time frame are we talking about? Do you know his occupation? Any address? Any family? The more that you can fit him into a picture, the more chance of tracking him. Marriage certificates give witness names which might help. Add a few details here and people may come up with more help. Gwyn
Member Since: July 2006 Posts: 21,823 Send Message	brummiejan	Report	7 Sep 2009 18:54
	I know the feeling having Bowens and Williamses from Wales! Assuming you are working backwards, start with a definite such as a birth or marriage, look for siblings (sometimes you are blessed with an unusual name) , check names on marriage certs, including witnesses. And pray for luck. Or ask people on here for help!! Jan
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