Hi, I am looking on for any information on Charles William Davis (my g grandfather) born 1832 Camberwell, died sometime in the 1890's. He married Rosina Cole in 1864 in Bristol, On The marriage Certificate it states he was a mariner. Is there anyway I could find out what ship/s he worked on? The next Census in 1871 states he was working as a clerk in Rosina's families Pottery in Bristol. I can't find him in the 1851 or 1861 Census at all. His father John (wine merchant) died in 1842., and I have not been able to trace the other members of the family since the 1841 Census when they were living in Newington, Surrey. What age would a lad be able to go to sea in those days? Thanks everyone, Sara.
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Hi Sara. "Mariner" could mean almost anything, especially in Bristol, which was a major international seaport. He could have been in the coasting trade or sailing around the world. Steamships were becoming more common for short-haul runs, though sail still ruled the seas for long distances.Uncle John - Passed away March 2020
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Originally posted by Uncle John View PostHi Sara. "Mariner" could mean almost anything, especially in Bristol, which was a major international seaport. He could have been in the coasting trade or sailing around the world. Steamships were becoming more common for short-haul runs, though sail still ruled the seas for long distances.
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