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Title: Swinton Rotherham Burial
Post by: zetlander on Monday 25 August 25 15:38 BST (UK)

Looking for the grave of GEORGE WILLIAM WILSON  died last quarter of 1930 aged 71. He lived in Swinton near Rotherham and his local Church would have been  St Margaret's Swinton. Thank-you.

Title: Re: Swinton Rotherham Burial
Post by: cath151 on Monday 25 August 25 17:12 BST (UK)

Not sure if your man but several pieces in the newspapers about a George William Wilson resident/born Swinton.
Died aged 71 of 40 Dale Street, Rawmarsh.
Lots of mentions of his sporting prowess. Sheffield Daily Telegraph 21st Oct 1930 mentions "the funeral takes place this afternoon at Hough Road Cemetery, Rawmarsh."
One article mentions people at his funeral
Cathy

Title: Re: Swinton Rotherham Burial
Post by: JenB on Monday 25 August 25 17:23 BST (UK)

Here is the entry (3114) in the Rawmarsh Cemetery Register

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSNG-YNB?cat=516131&i=316&lang=en

Title: Re: Swinton Rotherham Burial
Post by: MollyC on Monday 25 August 25 18:20 BST (UK)

You will see from the register that the correct spelling is Haugh Road (pronounced Hawf).

ADDED: Swinton & Rawmarsh are adjoining parishes.  Rawmarsh adjoins Rotherham.
The register says Removed from Rotherham Parish, which suggests he had been in hospital there.  At this date possibly the workhouse infirmary, address usually given as Alma Road. 

Title: Re: Swinton Rotherham Burial
Post by: zetlander on Monday 25 August 25 20:34 BST (UK)

Cath - JenB - Molly   -  thanks for your replies - a great help.