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From: "Mary D. Taffet" <>
Subject: Re: [Montreal-Irish] 1861/1871 Census Help
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:20:14 -0400 (EDT)
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Vern,

Having found one family in both the 1861 and the 1871 census, I can tell
you that the information, as well as the legibility, is much better in the
1871 census. I would start with that one if I were you.

If this person was alive in 1881 or 1901 (or 1911, but I doubt that one is
applicable), there are census records available online that might help.

-- Mary


On Tue, 25 Apr 2006, Vern Prescott wrote:

> Hi Mary
>
> Thanks for your reply. I am familiar with the online diirectories, as that
> is where I obtained the addresses where Robert lived.
>
> One of my objectives is to find where Robert was born, whether Ireland or
> England and his year of birth (or age). Am I correct in assuming that this
> could be obtained from either the 1861 or 1871 census? My feeling is the
> earlier the better, but not if the information I need would not be
> available.
>
> I believe Robert came to Canada in 1827, but this needs verifying. What is
> the earliest census that is available which gives the information I need?
> As yet, the earliest address I have is 1862, but if I can find him in
> earlier directories I might search for him on an earlier census.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Vern in Chatham

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