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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Lancashire => Topic started by: Ryhopelad on Tuesday 11 November 25 13:56 GMT (UK)
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Currently researching Commonwealth War Graves also including those who are named on family headstones in Ryhope Cemetery, Sunderland. One such headstone is for Wilfred Eastwood. Wilfred's birth was registered June Q 1893 in Bury, the son of David & Ellen Eastwood (nee Harry). In 1939 he is residing at 13 Cross Princess Street, Farnworth, Lancashire with widow Jemima Smith (nee Ingram).
Wilfred marries Jemima 9th June 1943 at St. Paul's Church, Ryhope, Jemima originally from Ryhope.
The death of Wilfred, aged 56, occurs on the 2nd March 1950 at 13 Cross Street, Farnworth, death certificate gives cause of death as 1a Cardiac Hypertrophy & Dilatation 1b Arteriosclerosis. He was laid to rest on the 6th March in Ryhope Cemetery.
A section of the inscription on the headstone states: Roll of Honour, He Gave His Life For His Country
1939 - 1945.
I have been unable to find a record of Wilfred's war service, is there anyone who perhaps has carried out research or may be related to Wilfred who can shed some light as to where he served.
Would be more than pleased to forward photo of headstone to anyone interested.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Ryhopelad
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Sunderland Daily Echo Saturday March 4th 1950
Eastwood , At Bolton,March 2nd, Wilfred the dearly beloved husband of Mena Eastwood
Interment Monday at Ryhope Cemetery ,service in St Pauls 2pm,
Friends please meet at the church,
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Chester Le Street Chronicle
dated Friday18th August 1922
Wedding at Lumley,
The wedding took place at Lumley on Wednesday last week of Mr David Eastwood and MrsHannah Smith ,The bride was given away by her son Mr Bert Smith of the Alma Hotel Great Lumley,the bridesmaids were Mrs Bert Smithand Miss Annie Smith, While Mr Wilfred Eastwood son of the Bridegroom was best man
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On the 1939 Register he is a Reserve Constable in the Lancashire Constabulary.
Tony
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and Im sure you know Jemima purchased the plot on the 25th January 1950, prior to her husbands death
her address being 13 Cross St Farnworth,Bolton and she was buried here 7th October 1965
so again no clue to Wilfreds war records
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Wilfred Chatburn Eastwood is recorded, as his full name on his marriage to Bertha Sale
10th August 1914 at St Peter's Oldham his father is Davide Eastwood a publican
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was Jemima Wilfreds step mothers daughter in law,
1921
Bertie Smith aged 28
Mena Smith aged 25 born Ryhope
Hannah Smith mother aged 53 widowed born Shadforth
11 Taylor Street Ryhope,
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it may be a false lead,
Wilfred Eastwood
Mena Eastwood
both registered 4 Pansy Road Farnworth in 1934
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Cheshire bmd
David EASTWOOD aged 55 death Stayley Bridge Tameside 1929
his burial doesn't give a occupation,
abode 8 Arch Court
Wood Street
Stayley Bridge
aged 55
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There is a ww2 medal card entry
Wilfred Eastwood b 1895
13 Cross Street Bolton Lancs.
Driver T/159297 Rasc
Awarded the War medal 1 July 1948
Discharge date 10 th Aug 1940
Cathy
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Great find Cathy , same address it must be him
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Thanks for your replies, Tony & Radcliff I do have the majority of the information you have provided but thanks again for taking the time to look into this.
Cathy that does look like the William Eastwood I am interested in. With the information you have provided I will put a post on the WW2 message board. Maybe someone can provide some extra information about his service.
Thank you all again.
Ryhopelad
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you may want to look into this yourself,
Lancs BMD , Wilfred Eastwood mothers maiden name Sale,
BIRTH REGISTERED Blackpool South 1924
Burial Wilfred Eastwood aged 2 ,buried June 11th ,Farnworth
abode 10 Hodgkins Court Farnworth
Grave 3136
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Thanks for that, I did wonder if there were any children from his marriage to Bertha.
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Thanks for that, I did wonder if there were any children from his marriage to Bertha.
his father was a confectioner, this is what Wilfred is on his fathers probate record
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it would be interesting to know if Wilfred states he was single when he married Mena , he says hes single in 1939, perhaps he divorced prior to 39, the two deaths of Berthas in Oldham are not his wife,
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I looked into a death for Bertha and like yourself disregarded the two which could match the time frame, coming to the same conclusion that they had divorced. Did look for another marriage for Bertha just to clear things up but that also came to nothing.