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Hi! I'm new to this forum.
My problem is with an ancestor called John Willis BORROWDALE. He was born about 1806 and lived most of his life in Essex but census returns say that he was born in Scotland. I haven't been able to find out exactly where in Scotland so I haven't been able to find his parents. However, in the 'where born' column of the 1851 census, place of birth is given as 'Scotland B ST' - just like that, with a space between the B & and ST. Now, I'm quite sure that, to many, it will be perfectly obvious what B ST stands for, but NOT to me. Any help please?

hi Marion and welcome to the forum

Maths girl

Hi Marion welcome to the Forum

Hello Marion - Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy our company and that someone will be able to help with your post.

MarionL wrote:Hi! I'm new to this forum.
My problem is with an ancestor called John Willis BORROWDALE. He was born about 1806 and lived most of his life in Essex but census returns say that he was born in Scotland. I haven't been able to find out exactly where in Scotland so I haven't been able to find his parents. However, in the 'where born' column of the 1851 census, place of birth is given as 'Scotland B ST' - just like that, with a space between the B & and ST. Now, I'm quite sure that, to many, it will be perfectly obvious what B ST stands for, but NOT to me. Any help please?

Hi marion welcome to the forum

if you go to the General Discussion pop this post in there and then
perhaps someone can help you.

Hi Marion,
I hope you enjoy the group and our company.

At first I thought the answer to your question was British Subject but not sure
Jo

Hi Marion, welcome