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Jean

Jean Report 30 Mar 2005 18:07

I have a Harry baptised as such. Dad was Henry but the son definately given Harry as his first name.

Caroline

Caroline Report 30 Mar 2005 17:57

What I forgot to add is that this was Dorothy's second marriage. She was first married in 1908 to Edward Thomas FOSTER who died in April 1915. Also, the Henry that someone mentioned above, I found him but it also looks like he died the same year! Thanks for the help, I suppose I'll just have to learn to be patient! Caroline

The Bag

The Bag Report 30 Mar 2005 13:44

Yes , i thought that too, Keverne's living and born in St Keverne Cornwall There are too many to put into families until we've found out who the father was...lots of old ones too, (always usefull!)) Jess

Phoenix

Phoenix Report 30 Mar 2005 13:41

I think it's really sweet that the surname appears to come from the place, which in turn is a saint's name..... Or are they all descended from the saint?!!

The Bag

The Bag Report 30 Mar 2005 13:34

do you know any of his siblings names? Keverne, Arthur 1897 March Births Redruth Cornwall Keverne, Bertie 1897 September Births Redruth Cornwall Keverne, Clara 1898 June Births Redruth Cornwall Keverne, Ethel 1896 March Births Redruth Cornwall Keverne, Henry 1897 March Births Redruth Cornwall will have a look in 1901 and see if i can place then with families. jess

Caroline

Caroline Report 30 Mar 2005 13:33

Thanks to everyone for your replies. I am waiting on the marriage certificate so will see what info I get from that but being the eager beaver I want it all now! LOL Regards Caroline

Phoenix

Phoenix Report 30 Mar 2005 13:27

This is a possibility from freebmd. Births Mar 1897 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keverne Arthur Redruth 5c 212 Keverne Henry Redruth 5c 212 The surname seems to be almost exclusively in Cornwall. If you try searching the 1901 census, you should be able to find this Henry to se whether he is with the right father. Happy hunting Brenda

Jeanette

Jeanette Report 30 Mar 2005 13:13

perhaps Harry was his middle name and didn't like Richard

PennyDainty

PennyDainty Report 30 Mar 2005 13:11

As Zoe says usually Henry, or Harold. Richard would be Dick, Dickie or Rick or Ricky Christine

Caroline

Caroline Report 30 Mar 2005 13:08

I have found a marriage between Dorothy W FOSTER and Harry KEVERNE in 1920. I cannot find any record of Harry's birth. Someone mentioned that his name might be Richard but I never knew that Harry was a diminuitive for Richard...just assumed it was Harold. Are there any other names that Harry could be used for? TIA Caroline