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In 1861 Samuel Burdett (15) is shown as living in High Street, Leicester - pob Bringhurst. He does not appear to be related to head of house hold.
In 1870, on enlistment into Royal Marines, his dob is recorded as 29 January, 1847. His pob is given as All Saints, Leicester (where he had been living in 1861). His stated age on all subsequent censuses is consistent with given dob. His pob in 1891 is again shown as Bringhurst, otherwise as Leicester/shire.
I cannot find him in 1851, nor can I see a birth registration that appears to relate.
I am developing the theory that he was registered in another name at birth and after his mother re/married, probably 1851-1861, he adopted the surname Burdett. I have yet to obtain his marriage certificate (1875 to Elizabeth Hatch) but recognise that, even if included, father's details may not be totally reliable if paternity uncertain.
I am hoping that someone can supply me with details of any Samuel, b c 1847, born or living in Bringhurst in 1851, together with mother's name, so that I may compare with 1861 and BMD.
A big ask, I know, but I am really in need of help.
In 1861 Samuel Burdett (15) is shown as living in High Street, Leicester - pob Bringhurst. He does not appear to be related to head of house hold.
In 1870, on enlistment into Royal Marines, his dob is recorded as 29 January, 1847. His pob is given as All Saints, Leicester (where he had been living in 1861). His stated age on all subsequent censuses is consistent with given dob. His pob in 1891 is again shown as Bringhurst, otherwise as Leicester/shire.
I cannot find him in 1851, nor can I see a birth registration that appears to relate.
I am developing the theory that he was registered in another name at birth and after his mother re/married, probably 1851-1861, he adopted the surname Burdett. I have yet to obtain his marriage certificate (1875 to Elizabeth Hatch) but recognise that, even if included, father's details may not be totally reliable if paternity uncertain.
I am hoping that someone can supply me with details of any Samuel, b c 1847, born or living in Bringhurst in 1851, together with mother's name, so that I may compare with 1861 and BMD.
A big ask, I know, but I am really in need of help.
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