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looking for a long lost father of 50+ years

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Hannah

Hannah Report 27 May 2011 14:49

Hi, I am hoping someone maybe able to point me in the right direction, i am trying to find a man who's name is Derek Clarke year of birth 1930 give or take 5years i believe he came from cornwall/devon and was a police dog handlier. I am looking for him on behalf of his son called colin who has never seen him in 50 years, I understand the possiblty that Mr Clarke maybe passed, but at least it will a chapter that can be closed Thank You for any help that is given Yours Truly Hannah :-)

Carol 430181

Carol 430181 Report 27 May 2011 15:22

Hannah, suggest you put this on Find ancestors/Living relatives, might have more luck

Carol ;-)

Researching:
Vosper Cornwall /Devon. Courtney Cornwall. Arundel Cornwall. Godolphin Cornwall. Tremethick Cornwall. Langdon Cornwall/Devon. Buley Devon. Parsons Cornwall. Bains(wish I knew) Samuels London.

jax

jax Report 27 May 2011 15:23

No Derek clarkes born Cornwall two in Devon that would fit his age

jax

Researching:
Nothing much

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 27 May 2011 15:58

I assume his son was born about 1960 as you say he hasn't seen him in 50 years? Have you any basis for his father's birth year apart from this?
jan

Researching:
Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 27 May 2011 16:05

There are 3 Derek Clarkes born in the South-West 1920-1940. If you want I can PM details to you.
Jan

Researching:
Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham

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Click ADD REPLY button - not this link! Report 27 May 2011 21:37

Have you looked on FreeBMD?

http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/cgi/search.pl

Don't forget to look under Clark and Derrick.

Rose

Researching:
I am not related to you and I'm not your husband's first wife!