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Title: Canadian Research
Post by: Rosie J on Saturday 26 July 08 18:45 BST (UK)
My UK research has found me a second cousin who was a war bride.  She married in England during 1946.  I then found that she left Southampton for Ontario to join her new Canadian husband in 1946.

I have from the GRO, obtained the English marriage certificate, and I have found on line the document that proved she emigrated in 1946 but what now?

How do I find if the couple are still living and how do I find any offspring?  Obviously, if they were living in the UK after their marriage, I would simply search the births register between, say, 1946 to 1955.  Is there any way of searching Canadian births for this time frame?

Thanks.  Rosie
Title: Re: Canadian Research
Post by: lilybell on Saturday 26 July 08 23:52 BST (UK)
Hello Rosie,

If you post the name of your warbride and her husband that would be very helpful.

Here is a website that looks  interesting; www.canadianwarbrides.com

Good luck

Lilybell
Title: Re: Canadian Research
Post by: Rosie J on Sunday 27 July 08 15:29 BST (UK)

Thanks for the website address Lily.

I will get on there this afternoon and see if I can find anything.  Concerning the their names.  It is possible that one or both of the couple are still living.  The bride was born in 1923 - hence I have not put the names to print.  However, I will send you a pm in the hope you might be able to advise my best way forward.

Rosie
Title: Re: Canadian Research
Post by: Janice M on Monday 04 August 08 17:22 BST (UK)
You could also check the passenger manifest, as that should tell you her intended destination. (It may even have the address)

Ancestors on Board
http://www.ancestorsonboard.com/

Janice
Title: Re: Canadian Research
Post by: aghadowey on Monday 04 August 08 17:46 BST (UK)
Am just reading a book about Canadian war brides (it's not near the computer at the moment) and their experiences. Lots of names and stories so if you want to send me a pm with her name and any details I'll have a look.
Title: Re: Canadian Research
Post by: Rosie J on Tuesday 05 May 09 21:45 BST (UK)
Thank you all for your help.

Janice, I have already checked the passenger list and I have found her on there but what now?

Lily, Thank you for the website details.  I have visited the site and found my way to a "contact us" email address.  I have sent a message asking assistance and hope to hear if they can help me with my search.

Aghadowey, I have sent you a pm.  Thanks for your offer.

Regards,  Rosie
Title: Re: Canadian Research
Post by: aghadowey on Tuesday 05 May 09 23:23 BST (UK)
Rosie- haven't gotten a PM but my reply was posted last August and the book is no longer at my library.
Title: Re: Canadian Research
Post by: avidgenie on Tuesday 05 May 09 23:40 BST (UK)
I have two war bride books by Melynda Jarratt in my collection, send me a pm with names and I will check for them.

Annette Fulford
Canadian War Brides of the First World War http://ww1warbrides.blogspot.com/