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Help needed please
« on: Wednesday 27 January 16 14:31 GMT (UK) »
I'm hoping some kind soul can help me with finding Sophia Marston travelling to USA in 1829 she was born 1795 in Leics. I'm hoping she is my missing ancestor . Kind regards, Sue.

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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 27 January 16 14:49 GMT (UK) »
Massachusetts Passenger List - Sophia Marston born 1795 - aged 34 years - Liverpool to Boston Massachusetts - sailing on the Alciope arriving 24 August 1829
Also travelling William Marston aged 30 years, (machinist) Chas aged 10 years, Sidney 7 years, William aged 3 years.

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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 27 January 16 15:07 GMT (UK) »
Thankyou very much Sandra that was very quick. Is there a way of finding where she came from, I thought it might have been on the record. kind regards, Sue.

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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 27 January 16 15:55 GMT (UK) »
You can see the passenger list here - https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KCH4-1TM

It only says they were from England.  Prior to the late 1800's, passenger lists typically had very little information. 


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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 27 January 16 16:03 GMT (UK) »
Thankyou very much Shelleyesq . kind regards, Sue

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« Reply #5 on: Sunday 21 February 16 14:29 GMT (UK) »
I don't think that this is my Sophia so back to the search . Thankyou both for your help it is much appreciated . Kind regards, Sue.

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« Reply #6 on: Sunday 21 February 16 15:53 GMT (UK) »
Hi, a search with William Marston and Sophia for a marriage, one result.
The record is below.
I don't know if it is the correct couple, but it's the only one with the 2 names.
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William Marston
 in the England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973
Name:   William Marston
Gender:   Male
Marriage Date:   24 Dec 1815
Marriage Place:   Saint Luke Old Street,Finsbury,London,England
Spouse:   Sophia Ravenscroft

FHL Film Number:   585445, 585448, 585449

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« Reply #7 on: Sunday 21 February 16 16:23 GMT (UK) »
Thankyou very much for that Maggsie it confirms it's a different family so that's a great help. It was a long shot as all I have for my Sophia is a baptism date. Kind regards,Sue.