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Somerset Lookup Requests / Henry Sheppard of Bridgwater circa 1817
« on: Monday 22 February 16 21:19 GMT (UK) »
After 10 years and some new information I and renewing my search for the baptism record for one Henry Shep*rd Bridgwater area circa 1817
Any help to break down this 35 year brick wall would be most appreciated.
What we know:
James does not appear in 1851 and 1841 census. He was a seaman so it is not inconceivable that if still living he was at sea on census days.
Thanks!
Jim
Any help to break down this 35 year brick wall would be most appreciated.
What we know:
- ADM 38 7474 Description Book HMS Ajax (4 Feb 1853): gives Henry's age as 34 years, 9 months and his place of birth as Bridgwater Somerset. Trade brought up to sea.
- Marriage Certificate: Henry Sheppard and Elizabeth Vigers shows Henry's father as James Shepheard seaman.
- BT 113/143 Registry of Shipping and Seamen: Register of Seamen's Tickets; Register Ticket No 285,312 Henry Shepherd, Born at Bridgwater in the County of Somerset 25th day of May 1817
James does not appear in 1851 and 1841 census. He was a seaman so it is not inconceivable that if still living he was at sea on census days.
Thanks!
Jim