Torra Kitchi of Japan

[jorose]

Hi,
The 1886 records on Gallica only mention "O'Torra", nothing about Blekman, sorry for the mixup. I wonder if he was involved in bringing them over originally but not later?

[josie46]

Ok thanks

[Paul Budden]

Josie here the 'snippet' Best, Paul

[josie46]

Thanks Paul which town or place was he buried in that era paper how did you access it was it through the archives or what Josie

[Paul Budden]

Josie it's from the British Newspaper records:  http://britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/

The newspaper doesn't actually state where, but Lee Cemetery is the original name for Hither Green Cemetery, Lewisham ( London Borough of).

It is recorded that many of his performers from the various Troupes (as mentioned he had 3 at one time) and people from the 'Japanese Village' would often Lodge with Tannaker Buhicrosan who lived at a place called Yedo Grange in Lewisham, this at the height of his fame and riches..

In lesser times he lived at 44 Hither Green Lane also Lewisham.. a rather less grand house.

His death is recorded as being of this address in 1894.

One might assume that the Torra's where either staying with him or nearby at the time of their child's death.

Best, Paul