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« on: Monday 07 February 05 05:24 GMT (UK) »
Hi John and thanks so much for your email,sorry it has taken me so lonng to reply.I only have my Granda's birth details from info given on his death by my Dad(now deceased).I also have Granda's marriage cert showing his father as Robert.I have just bought some vouchers for the 1901 census,so will try and establlish his address.His marriage cert shows his address as 32 Ash Street, Winlaton.I visited the State Library in Melb. last week and was able to find my Dad's two sisters on the GRO's, Elsie and Cynthia DODDS mothers name LONGSTAFFE registered Gateshead.also two other girls with the same parents surnames in South Shields,how uncommon is that I wonder.I dont think they would be mine even though Granda worked for the railways and would possibly travel around a bit,I suppose his wife would stay put.I am currently transcribing the 1861 census for FreeCen for parts of Gateshead,so will keep my eyes open for any DODDS' then.Thanks again John.Good luck with your research too,let me know if I can be of any help.