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Re: Newport Union Workhouse
« Reply #9 on: Sunday 10 May 15 18:34 BST (UK) »
Hi Mabel on her marriage certificate it says father William Rogers (Deceased) profession gardener.  She married on the 15th May 1920. I do not know where to start to look for him have tried! any help much appreciated.  many thanks julie

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« Reply #10 on: Sunday 10 May 15 19:33 BST (UK) »
I think this may be a made up father for respectability

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« Reply #11 on: Sunday 10 May 15 20:12 BST (UK) »
Thanks, do you know if I can find out if Ernest Leonard ran a bakery in Newport, my aunt (92) remembers visiting this bakery when she was young to see her grandma Laura and the man she called grandad which I assume could have been Ernest?

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