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Offline Phil Tomlinson

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Anyone know where "Sear", near Preston is?
« on: Saturday 08 January 05 14:29 GMT (UK) »
My ancestress Ellen Hodgson Bradley who died in 1831 is listed in the St. Wilfrid's Catholic registers (Preston) as residing in "Sear" at the time of her death.  I cannot locate Sear on any map.  Has anyone ever heard of this place?
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Re: Anyone know where "Sear", near Preston is?
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 09 January 05 09:45 GMT (UK) »
Never heard of that, but have heard of Lea..just outside of Preston...wonder if its just a case of mis-hearing ??
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Re: Anyone know where "Sear", near Preston is?
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 26 May 05 10:17 BST (UK) »
I've never heard of it either, so it could be Lea.
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Re: Anyone know where "Sear", near Preston is?
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 07 June 05 19:17 BST (UK) »

I have not heard of "Sear" either  ???

What about an abbreviation of Salmsesbury  :-\

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