Cook? Chief Steward?

[RayDen]

Looked at the marriage certificate it shows Sampsons father as John (same as 1841 census).  Also confirms Eliza's father as William McLaughlin.  And as you say Groom, a mariner

Death information no more than you already shown Groom, will probably need certificate to confirm.

Now have Sampson on 1841, 1851 & 1881 census.  Fairly confident that this is the father of the George Gale who married Olive Quintrell.

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Now have Sampson on 1841, 1851 & 1881 census.  Fairly confident that this is the father of the George Gale who married Olive Quintrell.

Probably away at sea in 1861 and 1871.

[RayDen]

Update Groom, the S Gale on the Walter H Wilson was not Sampson, because I have found a newspaper clipping November 1886 saying that Sampson Gale (correct address given) died 22 Sept 1886 of liver disease on his outward journey to Calcutta.

Thanks all for all your help

Ray