1861/71 census Protheroe

[kerob]

Thank you ShaunJ for the extra, re John Protheroe, until I looked at the census I had no idea what her second husbands Christian name was; all fits with the Protheroe family being merchants etc. from Bristol.

[ShaunJ]

He's in the 1848 directory at Birchin Lane, can't see him in 1843

[ShaunJ]

John Protheroe junior of Bristol is mentioned in the Gazette in February 1842 in the context of bankruptcy proceedings. There are other mentions in other editions which may be worth a read including an earlier Protheroe vs Protheroe case which give the date of death of John Protheroe of Clifton in 1819 .

Here's the Gazette search page

http://www.gazettes-online.co.uk/archiveSearch.asp?WebType=0&Referer=full

[kerob]

I didn't know of the existence of this gazette, might be a great source of information as Emmelines family were all prominent people.  Found online the Gentleman's Gazette which has been helpful also.

[kerob]

Just had a read of the gazette issue you quoted , is it completely devoted to bankrupts?
Kerob

[ShaunJ]

Kerob,
The Gazette is the official journal of record in the UK. Not just bankruptcies and notices for potential claimants to estates, but also military appointments, medals, mentions in despatches etc.