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From: "sarah" <>
Subject: Re: [MCCRACKEN] William McCracken, son of James of Clearfield, Pa.
Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 18:43:40 -0500
References: <28.2d43339f.2ac91487@aol.com> <00a601c26e4d$ae9a9a60$44827d41@AkasonBillMelba>


>>John McCracken, the first generation in the Colonies was born on an immigrant ship<<

I'm curious about the abbreviation BS in a census. I have seen it taken by some as "born on ship" and by others as "British subject."

Any comments?

Thanks, Sarah


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