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George Blanc(s)hard - whaler IP: 213.249.152.163 Posted on February 9, 2010 at 03:10:53 PM by Lynn Foster
My paternal ancestor was a survivor on the whaling ship Diana. The log shows his name as George Blanchard although he was actually of the Blanshard family spelling.
He is mentioned a few times in the book written by the ship surgeon as having severe frostbite and this ties in with the family tales of George selling hot peas in the old town on an evening due to his being unable to work due to frostbite after surviving the Diana.
Does anyone have knowledge/connection with him?
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