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Australia / Re: Edward MENSFORTH, birth in tasmania or SA
« on: Sunday 18 September 11 09:56 BST (UK)  »
Hi, Jenny,

I'm please to hear that your ancestor didn't die!  All these similar names make researching quite difficult for us descendents.  Quite a few of mine have various spellings of their names which makes it doubly tricky.  Good luck with your further enquires.

Best wishes,

Maggie

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Australia / Re: Edward MENSFORTH, birth in tasmania or SA
« on: Saturday 17 September 11 17:21 BST (UK)  »
Hi, Jenny,

Were you looking up the crew lists of ships regarding a John Nichols some time ago?  You may have come across this webpage, but if not - this one lists a John Nichols.  Hope it is of some use!

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/nelson/gallery7/popup/casualty.htm

Best wishes,

Maggie

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Name meaning (surname BAMSEY)
« on: Friday 03 June 11 20:52 BST (UK)  »
Hi, Zeb, I've been trying to establish the origin of 'Bamsey' too (my grandfather was a Bamsey from Devon - he was very tall at 6' 5") and wondered if it orginated in Norway or Denmark.  'Bamse' apparently means 'bear' or 'burly man'.  Best wishes, Maggie.

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