Genealogy Chat

Just a thought, but he could have died many years later than you think. For example: I have my grandmother's 2nd marriage certificate where it is written that she is a widow. However, she may not have been, strictly speaking..... She had been deserted by first husband quite a few years before. Upon seeking a divorce, she could not find Mr deserter husband, so solicitor's advice was to post required 'ads' in the newspaper for several consecutive weeks. There was no response, so she was granted a sort of divorce/annulment I don't know what they officially called it (paperwork has not been found), but they declared the first husband 'dead' - though in fact, he may well have been alive and kicking. In that case, she was legally a widow, and therefore legally entitled to marry the second husband. Karen

Hi Margaret, I have never forgotten your search for him. Maybe Robin has the answer: William Brooks Pool d age 55 in Edmonton in 1888 could be the William aged 9 in 1841, it's not many years out from the birthdate listed in 1881. I wonder if William left Emma and his family rounded up to support her as he was much older than she had previously known. One day you will solve this puzzle, there are many members to help. Kind regards Amanda x