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I am doing a pub history on the Rock Tavern Moss / Broughton. Wrexham , Denbighshire.
After 1939 I have drawn a blank.
I have found this in British newspapers and it looks quite interesting and sad. Hope someone can help. Thanks.
30 Apr 1960
OBITUARY HUSBAND AND WIFE BURIED SAME DAY Mr. and Mrs. C. E. EVANS (Late of Dyserth and Prestatyn)
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. EVANS (Late of Dyserth and Prestatyn) The funeral of Mr. and Mrs. A) Charles E. Evans, ofi the Rock %' Tavern, Moss, near Wrexham, and formerly of Dyserth and Prestatyn (whose deaths in tragic circum- |al stances were reported in ........
Could this be them, a bit tight on DOB for research, but worth a go.
Deaths Jun 1960 (>99%)
EVANS Myfanwy 46 Wrexham 8a 439
EVANS Charles E 48 Wrexham 8a 439
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There's another article in the Liverpool Daily Post 14 May 1960, named as Charles Edward and Myfanwy, ages match the death reg. you have found; also mentions a brother-in-law.
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assistance rather than lookup https://www.rootschat.com/help/posting_guide.php
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The Liverpool cutting also mentions that there had been a child who had died at an earlier date.
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There's another article in the Liverpool Daily Post 14 May 1960, named as Charles Edward and Myfanwy, ages match the death reg. you have found; also mentions a brother-in-law.
Thanks, unfortunately I can't access the full article as Ancestry has it separately, even though I have WW subscription.
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Possible marriage 1935 St Asaph to Myfanwy Bowden
Birth 1913 Neath for Myfanwy Bowden
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Moss Couple left tragic note.
Liverpool Daily Post
Liverpool, Merseyside.
Sat, 14 May 1960
Page 3
https://www.newspapers.com/article/liverpool-daily-post/178423140/
Sandra
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Thanks. I just wanted to know what happened, so very sad.
I will not be using their full names.
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Pleased to help.
Sandra