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Jill E
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Earl of York
« on: Thursday 27 January 05 05:36 GMT (UK) »
I am doing some research for an elderley lady who thinks that her sister married someone who would have been Earl of York if he had not stayed in Australia to marry. I have no idea if this was the truth or just one of those 'tall tales to impress the lady'
How can I find out who was the Earl of York around 1900.

Hopefully some one will know how to find out the name.
Thank you for any trying to help

Jill E
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Jowett, Fox-Bradford
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Re: Earl of York
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 27 January 05 09:47 GMT (UK) »
Nobody was. York is a Dukedom and has been a Royal Dukedom for about 500 years or so. There is no Earl  of York and has not been one since about 900AD or so when a Danish family  provided the Jarls at York.
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Re: Earl of York
« Reply #2 on: Friday 28 January 05 02:15 GMT (UK) »
Thank you for the reply. Looks like the man was telling a bit of a tall story to impress the lady in question. May explain why I cannot find the alledged marriage....
I think my elderly lady is going to be a bit dissappointed with the news but that comes from researching family history. At least it makes a change from my ag labs and weavers.....I love any research.
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