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Offline Sybella

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Devonport waterman born in Hanover!
« on: Saturday 08 April 06 23:29 BST (UK) »
I have a great great grandfather who, according to the 1861 census was "born in Holland" but on the 1871 census was "born in Hanover, British Subject - perhaps the boundaries changed!.  His name is Henry Turner and he married in Devonport.  On his marriage certificate which I obtained, his father was also Henry Turner.   This is all I know about this side of the family.  Does anyone know if there was a British community in Hanover - he was born c. 1820?  Do you think it is possible to obtain a birth certificate for him, although he was born pre-registration in the UK, perhaps in Hanover it was different.  Any ideas or advice would be gratefully appreciated.  Many thanks  :-\

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Re: Devonport waterman born in Hanover!
« Reply #1 on: Monday 10 April 06 22:27 BST (UK) »
What was his father's occupation?
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