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Anthony

Anthony Report 13 Sep 2011 22:49

Why cannot I find my grandparents on the 1901 census on this site when I can find them on Ancestry on the 1901 census. Any ideas??

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 14 Sep 2011 00:30

different transcription may have led to a different reading of the name, leading to a mis-spelling

you may be putting in too much information


why not post a question on the Find Ancestors board, and see if someone can help you by repeating your search?




sylvia

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Anthony

Anthony Report 14 Sep 2011 15:28

Sylvia,Thanks, I have tried all different combinations of names etc, and other family members still no luck, must just be a glitch.Will keep trying!!
Tony.

philmoir

philmoir Report 14 Sep 2011 15:30

Have sent PM to Anthony asking for further details. Will make sure that our search is working as expected and/or transcription error.

Researching:
I am the former lead developer for the Genes Reunited website team and the former lead developer of the Findmypast Tree team. I do not work for this company anymore. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed herein are my own personal opinions. My research areas of interest are East London, North-West Cumbria, North-East Scotland and Edinburgh.

philmoir

philmoir Report 14 Sep 2011 17:21

It is a mis-transcription. If you search for John Sharps (when you see the image you can actually understand how this happened). I have logged a request to have this corrected.

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/records.page/transcription/e1901transcribeddetails/15012318?searchhistorykey=28480832&surname=sharps&forename=john

Researching:
I am the former lead developer for the Genes Reunited website team and the former lead developer of the Findmypast Tree team. I do not work for this company anymore. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed herein are my own personal opinions. My research areas of interest are East London, North-West Cumbria, North-East Scotland and Edinburgh.