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    POSTS Numbers 6 and 7 excellent find Hugh. Knew you would come up with the goods especially with the Royal Navy Side!
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    Just one thing for Rob, yes the Docs are Free downloads from the NA, however just remember that you have to join there first , mind you that free as well!
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    Hugh: I'm curious why you think John who died on the Apapa in 1917 is not the same man. I have a 1914 death record (his wife's) showing him alive and working as a seaman at age 62. Seems plausible, unless we can definitively rule him out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob Will View Post
    Hugh: I'm curious why you think John who died on the Apapa in 1917 is not the same man. I have a 1914 death record (his wife's) showing him alive and working as a seaman at age 62. Seems plausible, unless we can definitively rule him out.
    You can definitely rule him out Rob. I would need to check again but I think the one on Apapa was about 23 years old and a Fireman. By the way John Wilson is a very common name and there are a few of them.
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    Ok. Cool. I haven't seen the death record myself, so I thought I would ask. Thanks for all your help.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob Will View Post
    Ok. Cool. I haven't seen the death record myself, so I thought I would ask. Thanks for all your help.
    No worries - here is the record [highlighted] which should confirm it is not who you are looking for.



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    Perfect! Thanks very much, Hugh.

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