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Re: Thomas King
« Reply #9 on: Thursday 21 January 10 22:08 GMT (UK) »
Ambly.

Are you saying Thomas Harrison could be Williams Father?, I'm confused  :(

If that's the case then why would he be called William King?  :o

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« Reply #10 on: Thursday 21 January 10 22:27 GMT (UK) »
I've just looked at the marriage certificate again, Father's name clearly states Thomas KING.

I really don't know where to go from here  :'(, but I thank you for your help  :-*

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Re: Thomas King
« Reply #11 on: Thursday 21 January 10 22:46 GMT (UK) »
Hi EveB

People did make up details on marriage certificates - often to cover illigitimacy.
Sometimes the father's name and occupation can be a mix of two real men' s details. For one example:  Thomas the shipwright may have been his father, but KING wasn't his surname.

I think your best bet to advance  is to try the Waterman's records?

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Re: Thomas King
« Reply #12 on: Thursday 21 January 10 22:51 GMT (UK) »
Thankyou Ambly  :-*, I'll try that as I have no other leads.

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Re: Thomas King
« Reply #13 on: Friday 22 January 10 12:34 GMT (UK) »
I have just received this reply from Mr Cotrell


Sadly I am unable to help you.
 
The Company of Watermen and Lightermen only looked after and apprenticed lads on the River Thames. On other rivers such as the Tyne the boys were taught by their families.
 
Regards,
 
Rob Cottrell.


Back to square 1 for me   :(


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