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Hi

I am trying to locate the burial records for Thomas Gibson died 23rd May 1919 at 2 St Marys Gate Birkenhead. He was 35, a sheet iron worker from Dundee, previously lived in Newcastle. Trying to find Grandads grave location, any help would be greatly appreciated even if it is only to point me in the right direction. Thanks Alec

Hi

I am trying to locate the grave of Thomas Gibson, born in Dundee 1884 Died in Birkenhead in 1919. I don't know if he is buried in a cemetery or churchyard, The lady at Birkenhead Cemetery was having a particularly bad day and refused to even discuss where he might be, telling me, repeatedly, a search would be £42 with no guarentees. Anyone got any ideas where the Birkenhead burial records for 1919 could be found, I live in Harrogate so not impossible to get to Wirral as long as I have an idea where to visit. Thanks

Hi again Evelina,

That will teach me to look at all the posts before replying!

These are the two gentlemen in question and are obviously on family stones, I will send a PM if you would be kind enough to send me a map.

Thanks ever so much for your help.

Kind Regards

Alec

Hi again Alec, Just had a 2nd look and i have this:-

325     Erected in memory of Donald Forbes, carpenter, Snaigow, who died 27th Oct. 1879 aged 71 years, and his wife Christian Clark, who died 27th Oct. 1883 aged 71 years, also their sons Peter who died 1840 in infancy, and James who died 24th July 1855 aged 19 years, also JOHN STRATTON FORBES, grandson of the above Donald Forbes, and eldest son of David Forbes who died on active military service on 20th Feb. 1917 aged 41 years, Alexander, fourth son of David Forbes who died at Snaigow 30th may 1919 aged 39 years, the above David Forbes, who died at Snaigow 2nd may 1923 aged 78 years, also Charlotte Stratton, wife of above, who died at Snaigow 1st July 1937 aged 85 years.

283     8581 Private D.K. Rogers, the Black Watch, 7th May 1915.

If you want a copy of the map to the cemetary, please send me a PM with your email addy. Evelina

Hi Evelina

I am looking to locate J S Forbes and D K Rogers, inscriptions and location in the cemetery in order to visit soon, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Alec