Re: Born at sea? Now I'm confused...
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Re: Born at sea? Now I'm confused...
Gerald O'Neill 12/30/10
It sounds like one of those major mysteries! I have had luck searching on siblings names. Have you tried that? Often you don't know the mother's name or they are so common (like Mary) that it is almost useless, but the siblings can find the family. He may not have been named if born at sea. It was common practice not to name children until they were over 3 months old because so many died soon after birth. In that case, you wouldn't find his name on the manifest. Look for the siblings!
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Re: Born at sea? Now I'm confused...
Gerald O'Neill 1/02/11