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Lookup Request - Henry Bertrand in "Victorian Arena: The Performers"
« on: Monday 12 October 15 23:50 BST (UK) »
Hi,

I was hoping that someone may have access to the book "Victorian Arena: The Performers" by John Martin Turner. It apparently contains some biographical information about Henry BERTRAND who was born during the 1840's (possibly 1846) in Hall Park, London.

In the 1871 census Henry is noted as being a comedian and is boarding in Folkestone. He later marries Julia Robinson 21st November 1883 in Middlesbrough and from about that time onwards is noted as being a Circus Manager.

The children I have found thus far were:-
Agnes Julia born 1886 West Derby, Lancashire
Albert Henry born 1887 Hanover Square, Middlesex
Walter Charles born 1891 West Derby, Lancashire
John Francis 1892 Location unknown
Lilian Violetta born and died 1894 Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Henry died 1898 in Birmingham.

Details from this book and/or any additional details would be greatly appreciated.

Simon
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Re: Lookup Request - Henry Bertrand in "Victorian Arena: The Performers"
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 13 October 15 15:53 BST (UK) »
This is the deaths of two of the children incase you don't have them
John Francis Bertrand b 11/4/182 baptism St Peters Liverpool 28/4/1892 father Henry mother Julia
Died June 1972 South Shields Durham age 80 years

Walter Charles Bertrand died age 3 months burial Bootle St Mary 7th May 1891

Amazon are showing currently unavailable for this book you might be able to pick one up in a charity shop if you are lucky ..Or you could try Wikipedia
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Re: Lookup Request - Henry Bertrand in "Victorian Arena: The Performers"
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 13 October 15 21:04 BST (UK) »
Hi Rosie,

Many thanks for the burial details for Walter. I only was aware that he had died shortly after his birth, but not 100% on the location.

I checked the library for the book, but it appears the nearest one is in Australia. So a bit to far from me  :)

Cheers for the suggestions.
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Re: Lookup Request - Henry Bertrand in "Victorian Arena: The Performers"
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 14 October 15 09:19 BST (UK) »
That's a pity could they not request a copy as some libraries do ..This is his probate record incase you don't have it ..Henry Bertrand of 100 Percy-Terrace High West Street Gateshead circus manager died 4th May 1898 at 19,Charles Henry Street Birmingham .Administration Durham 9th May to Julia Bertrand widow effects £21.
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Re: Lookup Request - Henry Bertrand in "Victorian Arena: The Performers"
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 14 October 15 10:32 BST (UK) »
Thanks Rosie.

I had come across the probate record. There is also a very nice article in the "Morpeth Herald" (21 May 1898) about Henry and then also a letter from Julia thanking a lot of people who raised money to help her and the children in "The Era" (4 June 1898).

He seemed to be held in very high regard by a lot of the people he worked with and for.

I'll check with the library and see if they can get a copy. I know they do inter-library loans, but I wasn't aware that they would do inter-country. I'll definitely be checking that out.

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Re: Lookup Request - Henry Bertrand in "Victorian Arena: The Performers"
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 18 October 15 09:53 BST (UK) »
Hi Simon

I have a copy of the book you need. It's currently in storage but if you can give me a few days, I'll get hold of it and let you have the information you want.

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Re: Lookup Request - Henry Bertrand in "Victorian Arena: The Performers"
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 18 October 15 10:22 BST (UK) »
Hi Sharon,

That sounds fantastic!

Absolutely no rush in digging the books out, I am more than happy to wait  :)
Just the thought that you have the book has made my day!

Many thanks,

Simon
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Re: Lookup Request - Henry Bertrand in "Victorian Arena: The Performers"
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 18 October 15 13:27 BST (UK) »
Great news Simon well done Sharon
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« Reply #8 on: Sunday 18 October 15 21:05 BST (UK) »
Thanks Rosie, it is indeed great news  :)
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