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What was an 'Agent'?
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Paul Barton, Special Agent | Report | 19 Sep 2009 22:31 |
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Just discovered the second marriage of my ancestor Mary Langley - and her father is shown to be Thomas Langley from Ireland, an Agent. In modern terms an agent could be almost anybody, but did it have a particular meaning in the early 19th century? (I'm hoping he was a Special Agent!!!) |
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MargaretM | Report | 19 Sep 2009 23:33 |
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Hi Paul, |
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Researching: |
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