This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sapphire192 Surnames: FINN/DIVERS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.oceania.australia.vic.general/9617.3.1.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Brambling, Sapphire192 here. It is entirely possible that William Divers is also the father of Charles, but as this was such taboo in those times, and maybe there was initial reluctance to admit responsibility at such a young age. Ann FINN was about 17 years old and William Divers about 22-23 years old at during the pregnacy and birth of Charles. [He is listed as being about 25 years on the marriage certificate dated 28 Feb 1847 at St. Mildred, Canterbury, County Kent, England. On Charles's birth certificate his father is listed as William FINN (blacksmith) and mother Ann DIVERS. Maybe this is just for the convenience of the marriage records. It served a purpose re his identity. It is also possible that William DIVERS accepted responsibility for Charles and subsequently married Ann FINN "to make an honest woman of her" as they said in those days. I'd be interested in your thoughts. Cheers! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>