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« on: Friday 28 September 12 15:00 BST (UK) »
Radcliffe and Nanny Jan,
Thank you so much for all this amazing information. This afternoon, my friend only knew that her g.grandfather was born in a workhouse, with no father mentioned, and mothers name as Ann Holmes nee Hutchinson. My friend was convinced Ann wasnt probably married, but Radcliffe - you found the marriage, and we are so grateful. Its a strange story though, because with all the info you gave, we found Ann and it Robert on the 1901 census, then she gives birth to James in the work house 1904, yet we have Robert and Ann back together in 1911, with no mention of James. My friend says her grandfather told her that James hated his mother, so goodness knows what went on. Was James another mans son, and she had him in the workhouse then abandoned him? You try to think of all the scenarios but we may never know the truth. But your help has been invaluable in tracing the family back, and though I wish we could still get the workhouse records, have tried the National Archives, but with no result.
I'd like you to know Radcliffe, that I try to help people with their family histories, and show them how to research for themselves, but as a very last resort, to ask someone on rootschat. You have been the most wonderful people with your time and energy, and I would like to thank you all on the site (but especially you Radcliffe because you have come to my and my friends aid before) Thank you once more,
Pauline
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