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French birth- is it impossible?
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≈≈≈Jenny≈≈≈ | Report | 16 Jun 2006 10:46 |
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Back in a sec x |
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≈≈≈Jenny≈≈≈ | Report | 16 Jun 2006 10:51 |
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I have in both 1851 (Frodsham)&1861 census (Widnes) Alfred Rixon b1845 possibly Marseilles France but states he is a British Subject. He is a Grandson of my gx3 gparents but not a direct line. My q is - is it nigh on impossible to find his birth and therefore who his parents were? I'm wondering if I'm trying to be too optimistic in tracing him - why was he in france etc - when i've got lots of direct lines to chase. Thanks Jen x |
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Gigi | Report | 16 Jun 2006 10:54 |
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Hi, If he was born in Marseille, you could apply to the Mairie 'town hall' where his acte de naissance would have been registered. This would give his birth date & details of parents, address. Gillian |
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Gwen | Report | 16 Jun 2006 11:00 |
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His father could have been in the forces or working for our goverment, I have found in my tree that the peeps that have been abroad and states Bristish subject their parents have been in the forces. Gwen |
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≈≈≈Jenny≈≈≈ | Report | 16 Jun 2006 11:04 |
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Thanks Gillian I must admit I do like a challenge - so I might just do that ( thankfully I have a french speaking neighbour to smooth the way) However the confusing bit is that it does state that he is a 'British Subject' - i thought that meant he was born in Britain - on one census but not on the other - I'm a bit confused? Think I may try to find his parents by another route as well as try the france option - there may be clues elsewhere - (she says with fingers crossed!) Thank you for your help Jenx Just seen your post Gwen - that could fit - thanks x |
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≈≈≈Jenny≈≈≈ | Report | 16 Jun 2006 11:10 |
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Thanks to you too Joan, at least I know I'm not the only one. I'm constantly amazed at how these ancestors got about so much -I know we think nothing of hopping over to europe but in the 19 cent. in cant have been a picnic! Jenx |
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Kate | Report | 16 Jun 2006 11:12 |
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Jen, you can search in the 'overseas' section of 1837 online to see if his birth registration is on there. Kate. |
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≈≈≈Jenny≈≈≈ | Report | 16 Jun 2006 11:17 |
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thanks for the reminder - need to sort my credits out Jenx |
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≈≈≈Jenny≈≈≈ | Report | 16 Jun 2006 11:18 |
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Imagine New York in 1860 !!! Wish I had an interesting family - thats why I'm trying to trace this one - for a bit of glamour!! Jenx |
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Merry | Report | 16 Jun 2006 11:46 |
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Did he marry in this country? His marriage cert would give his father's name, which I assume would be the child of, or son-in-law of, his grandparents. Merry |
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≈≈≈Jenny≈≈≈ | Report | 16 Jun 2006 11:53 |
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I know Merry wouldnt that be lovely ...but ...I've no idea.......nothing comes close on look ups ....not to worry Thanks everyone Jenx |
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