John Hodgson and wife Agnes

[Marion Haynes]

In which year did John Fendley Hodgson start his own blacksmith business?

[Marion Haynes]

Hi, can you tell me what Florence Rebecca Fendley died of. She was born 1910 and died in 1913.(July to Sept register).  Her death was registered in the district of Wisbeach but born in Kings Lynn. Her parents were John William Fendley(or Hodgson?) and Agnes Mary Fendley(Or Hodgson)?

Also is it possible to find out when Barry Roger Plowright died? I think he as born in 1941, in the first quarter, and may have lived only a very short time. His parents were Ralph and Agnes Plowright and lived in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

Many many thanks. Maz.

[rosie99]

You would have to buy the death certificate of Florence Rebecca Fendley to find out her cause of death.

Barry R Plowright died in infancy -

From freebmd
Birth Mar qtr 1941   
Plowright    Barry R    mmn Hodgson   
King's L.    4b   750    

Death Mar qtr 1941 
Plowright    Barry R   age 0   
King's L.    4b   821   

[Marion Haynes]

Many thanks for very quick reply, good work.

[Marion Haynes]

Is it true that years ago, when a baby died, probably at birth, they were buried in a coffin with another person who had also died?

Thank you, Maz

[rosie99]

I believe that happened quite a bit

[Marion Haynes]

Hi,
Please could you tell me or direct me to find out if John William Hodgson, often referred to as John William Fendley, was ever actually adopted by into the Hodgson family or did he assume the Hodgson surname?

John William Hodgson of Terrington St. Clement, Norfolk. Born 1885, registered  in Downham Market June 1885. Died Sept. 1990.
Cheers Marion

[rosie99]

Formal adoption in England & Wales did not start until 1927
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/adoptions/

[Marion Haynes]

I am confused. Could anyone years ago just use any surname they wanted to without officially changing it?  My grandfather, John William Hodgson(Fendley) appears to have done this!!  Can I find out if my grandfather officially ever changed his name? Many thanks.   

 Marion