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Offline ThompJack

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Albert Brewer
« on: Tuesday 03 March 09 17:38 GMT (UK) »
I'm looking for an Albert Brewer in the Epsom area who would have been of breeding age in 1888. This man is a mystery as he is shown as the deceased  father on a marriage certificate dated 1914 of George Brewer. The birth certificate of George in 1888 shows no father but Alice, the mother, was born, bred & died in Epsom. I have found the baptism record which shows the father as William Brewer who was indeed married to Alice. Unfortunately he died 2 years before the birth so someone obviously consoled the grieving widow. This has caused much head scratching so any help or ideas would be gratefully received.
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Re: Albert Brewer
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 03 March 09 18:02 GMT (UK) »
Sounds like young George made up a father to go on his marriage cert, and just took a shine to the name Albert.

I wouldnt waste time effort and head scratching on it - even if you found an Albert Brewer around yuo would never know if it was George's dad or not ....
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Re: Albert Brewer
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 03 March 09 18:20 GMT (UK) »
agree with Liz.


Its quite frequent that a Father was 'fabricated' for a Marriage Register entry - covered all sorts of embarrassments ....
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