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« on: Monday 05 February 18 22:04 GMT (UK) »
Hi All,
Thanks for all your help earlier, hope you can help again!
My G G Grandfather Alfred James Barber (agricultural labourer, later a Scale maker) was born roughly 1863-1945. He married Elizabeth Sarah Heath in 1886. His Father Peter Barber was a Mariner (according to Alfred's wedding certificate).
However, I have found a lot of conflicting information on both Alfred & Peter. There's information suggesting Alfred was either born in Deptford or Yarmouth, although later census records state he was born Deptford (maybe just chose to put Deptford?) The family moved from yarmouth to Deptford (I Think?) as his younger brother William was born Deptford 1866.
However, all records corroborating this states Alfred James' father as Robert Barber, Not peter. 1871 shows Robert Barber as a fireman aboard a steam ship, 1881 shows him as a Mariner. (which again in Alfred's wedding certificate says his father "Peter" was a mariner?)
I cant seem to find anything saying Peter is the father of Alfred James Barber, only on the wedding certificate.
Alfred's mother maybe Mary Ann Carson?
If anyone can help with the information on Alfred and Peter, as I may have the wires crossed, would be greatly appreciated!