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From: Ros Dunstall <>
Subject: Re: Finch/Best
Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 12:48:50 +0930

Hello Karen,
Two Births:

Mary Finch, f. William Finch m. Susan Best; born 31.5.1848 Hindmarsh, Adel Book 2 page 64

Henry Finch, f. William Finch m. Susannah Best, born 1.8.1850 Little Para, Adel. Book 3 page 84

regards, Ros

"K.Bell" wrote:

> Hello Listers,
> I wonder if someone could help me.
> I have my GG Grandparents original wedding certificate.
>
> They were married on 24th December 1846. The no. is 859.
>
> William Finch is stated as being of age, his rank fisherman and condition Bachelor.
> Susanah Best is stated as being a minor,no rank and being a spinster.
>
> The witnesses were James Best(I think Susanah's father) and Jane Ward.The Colonial Chaplain was James Farrell.
>
> I know nothing of Susanah's family but believe her to be @ 14 at the time.
>
> Later the family moved to Vic. I have traced some of the births but know nothing of the children born in SA or the Best family. I have some info on their later Children and marriages should it help anyone.
>
> Thank you
>
> Karen Bell

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