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Hoping someone can help.

In 1871
Robert Murray, Head, Mar, M, 43, Boiler Maker, Born Scotland
Christiana Murray, Wife, Mar, F, 43, , Born Scotland
Sons John 19, Boiler Maker, James 11 Scholar, Both born Scotland
Sons Charles 3, Samuel 5 mths, Both born Liverpool, Lancashire
Address Orry Street, Liverpool

GRO birth registration for Charles and Samuel indicates that Christiana's maiden name was Stephenson/Stevenson and there is a birth for James Murray 24 Dec 1860, Parents Robert Murray and Christina Stevenson, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

However, it is John that I am really interested in. No marriage found for Robert Murray to Christiana Stevenson that I can see, John may not have been her son (or alternatively, may not have been Robert's son, 'adopted' into the family after he met Christiana).

I would be grateful for any input regarding this family.

Regards Margaret

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Regards Margaret

Modified to add apostrophe to final it's, full stop at the end of the closing sentence.

I have found two burials in Irlam, Lancashire, brothers.

Entry 948 George Edward Dixon, Abode Cadishead, Buried 29 Aug 1917, Aged 25
Died from burns received at S Works
See 980

Entry 980 Albert Edward Dixon, Abode Irlam, Buried 27 Feb 1918, Aged 18
Died from burns at S S and [? I or T] Co

Does anybody know the likely name and nature of these works?

Season's greetings Margaret

The DNA geek opposes Gedmatch after the fairly recent developments where the database has been accessed by law enforcement agencies in USA, enabling cold cases to be solved, amongst other things.

Roberta Estes of DNAeXplained - Genetic Genealogy supports Gedmatch and law enforcement usage.

They have both made their feelings very clear, at opposite ends of the spectrum. Today it has been announced that Gedmatch has been acquired by Verogen.

Here are their differing takes on the news -

DNA geek
https://thednageek.com/gedmatch-sells/

DNA explained
https://dna-explained.com/2019/12/10/gedmatch-acquired-by-verogen/

The new terms and conditions make for interesting reading.

Regards Margaret