Researching Harold Mosby
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 225 people with the Mosby surname? In that year Mosby was ranked number 3354 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Harold means "army-power" and is of English origin.
Records of Harold Mosby on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Harold Mosby and the Mosby Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 253 people with the Mosby surname in the UK? Mosby is now ranked number 3804 for popularity in the UK. |
Mosby Family History Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 9115 people with the Mosby surname in the USA? Mosby is ranked number 154 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Harold Mosby
Harold Mosby
Harold Mosby (26 June 1926 – 15 June 2007) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward. He is best remembered for his football at Rotherham United and Scunthorpe United. He played in the first ever football league team and game for Scunthorpe United against Shrewsbury Town in August 1950. He was also made a life member of Scunthorpe United. Scored winning goal in Worksop Town's most successful run in the FA Cup enabling them to reach the third round proper in 1955–56 season. This is still the furthest Worksop Town has gone in the competition.
Mosby also played 3 games scoring two goals for Huddersfield Town, just before the end of World War II, this was in the War Cup.
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