Dear Paul,
It may be either that the enumerator (who was not always a
local) misheard him or it may be that he was using a nick name or pet name
as is common in Wales even today. I would probably go for the former as
the correct interpretation in this instance.
best wishes,
richard
PAUL BROOKER wrote:
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Hi All again,
I have a question that somebody hopefully will know the answer or point
me in the right direction.
In the 1841 census Index I thought I'd found an ancestor,my
4Grandfather,it states his name as James.
In the 1851 census index it becomes Jonas.
Same surname,Havard.
Same birth year.
At the same time I've found an inscription on a headstone,for Jonas.
The right age and a dedication to his wife Sarah Havard,who also
appears in both census Index.
Can anybody tell me why he should change his name or do you think it
could be a mis-spelling on the 1841 census.
Many thanks.
Regards to all
Paul Brooker
HAVARD/DAVIES
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