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    1. [H,H,HV] Placename Mystery
    2. G. Dundon

    3. Dear Elaine, Re that mystery placename in the marriage record you have: it's hard to imagine a placename such as that in Australia, beginning as it does with Z. I know there's Zeehan etc, but the word you quoted doesn't sound right at all. Since the name has "bar" on the end of it, I think it would be a good idea to start looking at a map of the NSW northern rivers where names of that ilk are common. Many ships plying the north coast run were given these town names.... such as Tintenbar, Pulganbar, Minimbah, Maianbar, etc. The name of the church and minister could also be a good clue. Perhaps the first child was born in the same settlement, and the Births, Deaths and Marriages Index code will show the place of registration? Best wishes, Gwen

    09/18/2002 08:28:11
    1. Re: [H,H,HV] Placename Mystery
    2. Louise Genge

    3. sure there is a Zeehan in Tasmania Louise ----- Original Message ----- From: "G. Dundon" <gdundon@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 2:28 PM Subject: [H,H,HV] Placename Mystery Dear Elaine, Re that mystery placename in the marriage record you have: it's hard to imagine a placename such as that in Australia, beginning as it does with Z. I know there's Zeehan etc, but the word you quoted doesn't sound right at all. Since the name has "bar" on the end of it, I think it would be a good idea to start looking at a map of the NSW northern rivers where names of that ilk are common. Many ships plying the north coast run were given these town names.... such as Tintenbar, Pulganbar, Minimbah, Maianbar, etc. The name of the church and minister could also be a good clue. Perhaps the first child was born in the same settlement, and the Births, Deaths and Marriages Index code will show the place of registration? Best wishes, Gwen ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

    09/18/2002 10:53:52
    1. Re: [H,H,HV] Placename Mystery
    2. Heartseas

    3. Have you thought to check ans see if it's the name of a Property? Lot's of people got married at home on their own land. Marie

    09/18/2002 11:33:33