I have previously asked questions re John Bradshaw and had helpful replies and various information has been given or collaborated. He was a ships steward and seems to have disappeared, no record of his death. His family, wife Margaret and daughter Margaret Atkinson Bradshaw spent time in the workhouse, on several occasions, at least once due to his desertion. I ordered information on their workhouse records which I have just received. The last part of the information reads -
"It is unclear whether John Bradshaw was still alive in 1922. The workhouse
record for Margaret (snr) suggests that he was still alive in August as she was listed as wife of John, steward; however, Margaret Atkinson Bradshaw’s marriage in April 1922, records her father as Walter James Bradshaw (deceased) and on the 1891 he is recorded as John W (or H) Bradshaw. As you know, he would probably not appear on a census return while at sea."
I have searched for a death record of Walter James Bradshaw and cannot find one. How can it be that researchers believe that he us recorded with two different names! I am confused! Any suggestions or help appreciated.