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Family History Beginners Board / * Smith jumped ship
« on: Saturday 15 October 11 09:46 BST (UK) »
I Live in England & have a * Smith born * 1920 in *, Lancashire to Edward Smith & Mary Smith (nee Phelan). Both parents are Irish. I haven't managed to find their marriage record in Ireland or England, so I'd be grateful if anyone can help regarding *'s parents' origins.
I understand that * jumped ship (I don't know whether merchant or RN) in Auckland, New Zealand, probably the late 1940s or early 1950s & none of the family has heard from him since. I appreciate how vague this information is but, I'd really appreciate it if anyone can shed any light on *'s whereabouts & what happened to him or provide me with advice on how to go about finding him.
Thanks very much in anticipation, Brita
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I understand that * jumped ship (I don't know whether merchant or RN) in Auckland, New Zealand, probably the late 1940s or early 1950s & none of the family has heard from him since. I appreciate how vague this information is but, I'd really appreciate it if anyone can shed any light on *'s whereabouts & what happened to him or provide me with advice on how to go about finding him.
Thanks very much in anticipation, Brita
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