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Author: kimdewald
Surnames: Christy,
Classification: queries
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interested in joining this group
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Author: cynthiacrockard
Surnames: Christy Shaw
Classification: queries
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I am researching grand parents Edward and Elizabeth (Shaw) Christy SW PA - parents born in Yorkshire, England, and Scotland --- there is also a Harry and Andrew Christy, and a John and James Shaw in their line.
That is how I came across your post.
I would really consider the information in the previous post. In gen research, the info usually doesn't just jump out at you --- the earliest census from DE would be right before your grandfather was born, so he is not listed. Then, the same people are in the next two census, and there is a Harry listed with a close birthdate. At least copy down the info, or go to the site and save the records for future reference. When you find further info, you may see that the info does correspond and be glad you have it. I am looking at it, just become several of the names are frequently seen in my line --- don't know if they will fit in anywhere, but will give it a close examination, and save it for future reference, if need be.
Birth dates are difficult to confirm, unless you have an original birth certificate --- as you are finding out with the different birthdates you have encountered. My grandmother was 16 when she married, but lied on her marriage certificate that she was 21 (5 years off). All recorded birthdates correspond with her age, except the marriage certificate. Many times, immigrants also did not give their correct age, as evidenced by the different ages given on the Ellis Island manifests not matching up from trip to trip, usually only off a year or two between trips, but if you check who they left behind in the home country (father, mother) you can determine if it was the same person.
Keep going with your research, but don't doubt any info until you have thoroughly examined it.
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