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From: Vivien Rice <>
Subject: Re: [ENG-SOM] Clark research
Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:01:33 +1000
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heartseas wrote:

> Everyone seems to have read my email incorrectly

Marie, your email asked

> I am hoping someone on the list please tell me how far it is from Somerford Keynes in Gloucestershire to Bristol?

and

>Some years ago I was told
> it would be too far for him to travel from Somerford Keynes in Gloucestershire to Bristol to board the vessel.

So you were given the answers - the distance, and no, it is not too far to travel.

However, more to the point is - the Daniel Clark from Somerford Keynes has different parents and birthplace to the details you have about your ancestor.
I would try searching for a Daniel born in Bristol with parents Robert and Mary Ann Clark before considering the one from Somerford Keynes. We all known that information on death certificates is not always correct - but sometimes it is! Admittedly, searching in Bristol for a common surname like Clark is not going to be quick or easy.

I assume you have his passenger record to Australia and that doesn't give anything more detailed about birthplace?
Likewise his marriage certificate (if he married in one of the Australian colonies?} re parents and birthplace.

Vivien

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