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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Surrey => Topic started by: kiya on Monday 01 September 14 10:50 BST (UK)
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I'm currently trying to track down William Grayson (b.1805, Mortlake, Surrey). He appears on the 1841 census with his wife, Mary. But from then on, the censuses have Mary and their children but no sign of William. She's always given as "married" rather than widowed. He was definitely alive in 1869, as there is a newspaper article (Surrey Comet) about someone stealing some cabbages from him! He was a market gardener.
His wife Mary died in 1877 and I have her death certificate which suggests William was still alive (states her occupation as wife of William Grayson, not widow).
I'm trying to find a death record for him but so far without any success. Any help appreciated!
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Duplicate post in the Common Room
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=698050.0
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Son Henry remarries Catherine Holes in 1878 and he is not shown as Deceased on the marriage cert. Although this isn't real proof, the father on the next entry in the parish register is shown as Deceased.
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1867 Directory
William Grayson, Greengrocer, Mortlake
1878 Directory
Alfred Grayson, green grocer, High Street Mortlake
Looks like he might have retired