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« on: Tuesday 28 March 17 17:47 BST (UK) »

Not sure whether I am in the right place for this - hope someone will correct me, if I am not.

Have been searching for Joseph FLEMING's death. He was born 2 April 1884 Cumbria, England. His parents were William FLEMING & Margaret Fleming (Gillespie) and from his marriage certificate 1909 Glasgow, he was a Marine Fireman. His wife was Sarah Loughran.

He is listed on the ship Lake Erie 1911/1912 Glasgow to London. 

Glasgow Electoral Records show he is with Sarah (wife) until 1926 and again 1928-1931. Can't think where he would be between 1926 & 1928 and after 1931.

His wife died 1967 Glasgow - but can't find a death for Joseph Fleming.  Received Sarah's death Certificate today and says she was a widow in and Joseph was a Merchant Seaman.

Haven't been able to find his death entry. Could he have died at sea?

Any information would be very much appreciated.

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Re: Merchant seaman
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 28 March 17 18:22 BST (UK) »
There is no need to raise another thread on the same person - best to resurrect the original one, otherwise people will waste there time duplicating what has already been looked at and found.

Previous thread where Joseph Fleming was discussed.

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=767191.msg6198448

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