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Title: DoB & Job deciphering
Post by: millofski on Tuesday 25 April 23 17:13 BST (UK)

Hi,

Am trying to work out the exact Date of Birth for what would be my 2x great-grandfather.  Can make out August 1860 but can't make out the exact date - hopefully birth certificate is attached.  Also,  trying to make out what the occupation of his father is, can't seem to read it properly.

Many thanks,

Oli

Title: Re: DoB & Job deciphering
Post by: ShaunJ on Tuesday 25 April 23 17:19 BST (UK)

Fifth

Coachman

Title: Re: DoB & Job deciphering
Post by: emeltom on Tuesday 25 April 23 18:33 BST (UK)

I agree.

Title: Re: DoB & Job deciphering
Post by: BumbleB on Tuesday 25 April 23 18:34 BST (UK)

So do I!  On both counts - 5th and Coachman.

Title: Re: DoB & Job deciphering
Post by: Claire64 on Tuesday 25 April 23 19:54 BST (UK)

yes I agree, fifth and coachman.

Title: Re: DoB & Job deciphering
Post by: maddys52 on Wednesday 26 April 23 02:40 BST (UK)

Another vote for "fifth" and "coachman".  :D

Henry and Catherine BRACE and family are on the 1861 census at Ston Easton. His occupation is coachman.
RG9/1681 pg10

Title: Re: DoB & Job deciphering
Post by: millofski on Wednesday 26 April 23 06:39 BST (UK)

Thanks all.

Title: Re: DoB & Job deciphering
Post by: trish1120 on Wednesday 26 April 23 11:51 BST (UK)

His baptism in case you don't have it;

Baptism;
26 Aug 1860, Blessed Virgin Mary, Ston Easton
JAMES Brace
Parents HENRY/CATHERINE
Fathers occp Gentlemans Servant
Abode Ston Easton

+ at Holy Trinity, Coleford;
MARY ELIZABETH Brace 22 Feb 1857 Father a Servant

Both on FreeREG

Trish :)