Undertakers

[jantoots]

Hi Paddy,
Just read your message, just wondered if there could be an article in the paper about his disappearance and his death, maybe it's worth looking into, there might be some info there.
Hope you find what you are looking for.
Jan

[Paddy12]

Hi Jan,

Thanks for your suggestion.  All help is gladely appreciated.  I am no nearer to finding his grave. My last surviving gran aunt attended the funeral and she "sort of" remembers Nunhead but is not too sure. However a gravesearch conducted shows he was not interred there. I do not know how to go about checking the newspapers or what newspapers were in print at that time, but it is a good suggestion though. I live outside the UK and it is difficult for me to get to the cemeterys etc. Searching them individually via the postal system is very time and money consuming.

Regards,

Paddy.

[jantoots]

Hi Paddy,
I know what you mean, I live in Lancashire, but I did have lots of relatives in London cause my Dad was born there, so I know some of his family are buried at Abney Park Cemetery in Hackney, Stoke Newington. Try looking on line for what newspapers were around that time. Wonder if there were any police reports on the incident. A lot of libraries have info on the newspapers, but I don't know what is online. Hope you find what you are looking for. 
Jan

[Paddy12]

Hi Jan,

My grand uncle first moved to Lancashire from Ierland before moving to London. I have searched all ther main cemeteries in SE and SW London since my last post and have found no entry for him. Its getting frustrating at this stage!! The police were invloved at the time but I'm not sure if they'll divulge any information. Could you advise who or what department of the police I could contact? They ruled out foul play at the time and recorded an open verdict. I have tried seaching The London Gazette and The Times for those dates but nothing is coming up. I feel that I cannot do too much from my desk here, I think a trip to London may be called for!

Thanks for your suggeations though, much appreciated.

Regards,

Paddy.

[jantoots]

Hi Paddy,

What details do you have on your uncle, name, date of birth, date of death, etc., any middle names. Not sure what papers were out then, let me know and will see if I can find anything out.
Jan

[Paddy12]

Hi Jan.

Would you have any objection to emailing me privately. There is some information I would not like to put on a public forum. My address is (*)Thank you,

Paddy.

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[dawnsh]

Hi Paddy

I would extend the search back to W7 where he was last known to be living or consider that he was cremated.

If you chose not to share the name and date of death of your grand uncle you will find that people are not so willing to help with your search. Some chatters may be put off if they think it has all being done behind the scenes.

Please note that many people find the site using internet search engines and if the details aren't posted, you might miss out on potential links.

Dawn
(Co-moderator for London & Middlesex) 

[Paddy12]

Hi Dawn,

I have no objection to giving name and date of death online, but there is more information which would assist in searching and I don't want to post that on public forums. It's very sensitive information and could upset people who are still alive.
Thanks,

Paddy.

[jantoots]

Hi Dawn,
As I am newish to this site, can you tell me how I send a personal message.
Thanks
Jan