I was hoping some kind soul can look through a Birmingham newspaper from July or August 1920 as I'm in Australia. If anybody can help with this I would be most grateful.
In my wife's family tree is George Purnell, who died aged 100 years, 1 July 1920 whilst living at 38 Wyncliffe Road, Small Heath, Birmingham. His wife Mary Ann died the previous year aged 97 years and they endured 78 years of marriage.
In the census and on his death certificate George was recorded as a boot-maker. Other than his age, he has no other claim to fame, being as far as I'm able to ascertain, a working man of humble background.
I'm hoping some kind soul, who may be in Birmingham library can have a look through the micro fiche of the relevant newspapers for the week following his death (1 July 1920) on the off chance that some editor thought a man of 100 years was worth an obituary or death notice.
Many thanks Harry
