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    1. John Fleming STEPHENSON - shipwright - born Sunderland circa 1835
    2. JIM CLAY
    3. Dear listers This is my first post to the Sunderland list. I'm trying to locate my better half's gg-grandad John Fleming STEPHENSON, a shipwright, who was born in Sunderland about 1835 according to 1861/1881/1891/1901 censuses; he was not at home for the 1871. He married Ann RUTTER from Dover, Kent, I'm guessing about 1856/57 (though I haven't found a record yet). Their eldest known child Eleazer, named for Ann's mariner father, was born Northfleet, Kent circa 1857/58, and they were living in Poplar, East London, by 1861. I wonder if any other listers are researching this STEPHENSON family? Or can anyone find him (age 15ish) on the 1851 census? Any information or guidance will be very gratefully received. Best wishes and good hunting, Jim in Essex

    03/16/2005 04:20:35