Is this a general term or an Index created by Mr Stray?
Definition of Strays?
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Fatman
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Definition of Strays?
Im seeing a lot of reference to a Strays Index when researching family in Cambridgeshire?
Is this a general term or an Index created by Mr Stray?
Is this a general term or an Index created by Mr Stray?
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Fatman
- Posts: 460
- Joined: Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:24 am
- Primary Surname Interests: Hall, Gowler
- Primary Geographical Research Areas: Cambridgeshire, Dartford
Re: Definition of Strays?
Answered my own question!
In their purest form "Strays" are persons who were born within the County with a reference recorded outside of the County of birth. The 13,000+ strays recorded for Cambridgeshire do not necessary fall into this pure format. There are various categories.
In their purest form "Strays" are persons who were born within the County with a reference recorded outside of the County of birth. The 13,000+ strays recorded for Cambridgeshire do not necessary fall into this pure format. There are various categories.