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« on: Tuesday 24 May 16 10:27 BST (UK) »
Thanks Trish.
I have found my James on every Census until his death.
With his various children by two wives.
I have tracked every James baptised in Lincolnshire anywhere near his claimed birth date of 1788 as given in the census returns.
I am convinced that he either was not baptised, was baptised in another County, or born under another name and adopted. I have traced most of the James Sharp/Sharpe's in other counties.
I have failed to find any record for a James Churchman such as marriage etc, I have failed to find any definite event for this James Sharp.
The counties aren't far from Lincolnshire and I still have a funny feeling about the Parish name.
I know I am clutching at straws but I have checked most possibilities. The biblical names of his children could mean he was a nonconformist or raised by a religious person. He did have involvement at the Freiston Church. For the period he was very literate, signing marriage records and was a Registrar at one time signing death certificates including that of one of his own children.
I have searched thoroughly.
Thank you for your time.
Sharpray