John Donkin - who were his parents?

[aidansrest]

Wow!! Thank you do much!! Poor soul...I had a feeling that his military service may gave affected his health in some way

Sue

[willsy]

I don't know if this will help in anyway, but looking at 1911

Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette

22 November 1913

There is a report of a group of men in court for stealing iron from the shipyard and

'John Donkin alias Cassidy (22)'

is among them. John is the only one who has not been up in court before and is ordered to come up for judgement when called upon.

[aidansrest]

He was with the Cassidy family in 1911!
I tried to find a family connection but was unsuccessful

Sue

[Mabel Bagshawe]

In 1901 the soon to be married Annie has a 10 year old brother John.  Wonder if he's your John?

[aidansrest]

I did wonder, but no proof as yet

Sue

[Ryhopelad]

Realise it will not help finding John's birth, but his death was announced in the Sunderland Echo Tuesday 11th March 1941. Page 4

DONKIN - At Cherry Knowle Hospital, on March 8, aged 50 years, John the dearly beloved husband of Mary Ann Donkin. Interment at Mere Knolls Cemetery on Wednesday, cortege leaving residence (9 Thompson Street) at 2.30. p.m. R.I.P.

There does not appear to be a headstone.

Ryhopelad

[aidansrest]

Yes I've seen that but thanks!!
He is proving to be an absolute mystery...thought he may have been related to the Cassidy family in some way...no I have my doubts

Sue

[mulberry-rose]

It appears John was buried in the Catholic section; Section 27, Ward A, Grave 6956

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJW-L9HV-1?view=fullText&keywords=John%20Donkin&lang=en&groupId=

Also with him was Jane Quinn, 64 years, buried 21 October 1918.

[aidansrest]

Thankyou so much...that nay be worth following up!
Much appreciated

Sue