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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Lancashire => Topic started by: plimmerian on Friday 10 January 20 15:48 GMT (UK)
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I’ve been trying to find the siblings details of my ancestor - (John and William posted in other topics)
Now had death details of her sister Mary Blundell, who died by being hit by a train on 19 June 1879 in Southport
She was buried in Halsall 2 days later.
in 1871 at the Union Hotel, Lord Street, Southport
in 1841-1861 in her father’s household in Halsall
such a tragic end to her life :'(
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From the Warrington Evening Post 19 June 1879
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My great grandfather James Gilchrist Carlin aged 41 died on 16.5.1919 from head injuries following an industrial accident.
The next day - his sister Mary Jane Gilchrist was helping his widow with the funeral arrangements and was knocked down by a taxi. She died of head injuries on 30th May aged 63 (yes - there was a 22yr age gap between them)
On 12.2.1919 their 23yr old niece Esther Catherwood had died in the Spanish flu epidemic
3 family members in 3 months
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thank you so much for that Stan!
so sorry to hear of your family tragedy, Carole.
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I have a large family tree for the Blundells of Birkdale area but I don't see any Marys who fit. From the 1871 census I see her father was John and next door there was a Thomas Blundell (John's brother?). If you can let me know who John's father was I will continue the search.
Have just seen your other posts - John and Elizabeth (Betty)? Not found them so far but will keep looking.