Talk:Ralph Forbes

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Year of birth disputed

Latest comment: 9 years ago3 comments1 person in discussion

Some sources cite 1896, others (including findmypast.co.uk) cite 1904. Since we cannot tell, best to leave as is -- year of birth uncertain, as is that of his mother, actress Mary Forbes. And I haven't found anything online that can confirm either. Quis separabit? 21:34, 16 September 2015 (UTC)Reply

According to this Detroit border crossing travel document, dated October 4, 1925, Forbes gave his age as 21, which would fit with a 1904 year of birth. This Birth Registration (extract) also appears to give 1904 as his year of birth. Any ideas? Quis separabit? 23:57, 17 September 2015 (UTC)Reply

I personally prefer 1904, but some censuses indicate 1903, and other sources still cite 1896. There is no smoking gun yet, although I previously thought there was (findmypast.co.uk and ancestry.com). His mother's date/year of birth is even more unclear and no info on father or stepfather. Only Ralph's sister -- Brenda -- seems to be OK (unanimously sourced 1909 year of birth). Quis separabit? 12:46, 20 September 2015 (UTC)Reply

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