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From: "Jan Waugh" <>
Subject: [CANAL-PEOPLE] Clark, boatman Silk on coal canal
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:01:33 -0700
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Eveline - What location are you looking into? I have collected several coal
canal workers' names from the 1881 British Census and found a Clark who may
or may not be related.

William CLARK Head M 40 Calne, Wiltshire Boatman & Lab With Coal
Sarah CLARK Wife M 40 Bremhill, Wiltshire
The Clarks dwelled on Back Street in Calne and were neighbors of Robert Silk
(b.1858), 7 doors down. Robert and his father, James (my ancestor) were
boatmen.

1881 British Census at Vessel "Express" Kennet & Avon Canal Raby Wharf &
Batha[mpton], Bathwick, Somerset, England
James Silk Head M 54 Calne, Wiltshire Boatman in charge
Robert Silk Other M 25 Calne, Wiltshire Boatman
Their families resided in Calne.

Jan

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