Just a slight possibility in the tale of ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ?
I'm a bit suspicious of the that other George Hood who died Leeds Sept 1845 ? As its was the early days of GRO records, I have known double entries before- Could have died in Selby and buried Leeds if he came from Leeds and was only residing or visiting Selby at death being take to Leeds later.
Think the Leeds George died age 78
These are two definite and separate September 1845 newspaper entries in the Deaths column.
The York Herald 13 September 1845
[above the death entry it says On Friday, the 5th instant] "Same day, aged 63 years, Mr. George Hood, of Leeds, formerly a Serjeant in the 7th Regiment of Foot."
Now my George Hood, Tanner of Selby died 18th September 1845 according to his Death Certificate at Selby aged 60 years.
My ancestors placed a Death notice in The Leeds Intelligencer on the 20th and also The Yorkshire Gazette on 27 September 1845 ...
"On Thursday, the 18th inst., much and deservedly respected by all who knew him, aged 63, Mr. George Hood, of Selby, tanner."
Deaths of Two separate individuals both called George Hood, but having seen the earlier death, I wondered if my George Hood might also have served in the Services before his 1815 marriage.
Mark