Re: James A P Pearson b1927

[billbir]

I am not sure that this is the correct forum, but the above is my 1st cousin 1X and he is a bit of a mystery! I know that he was probably born outside of the UK, as his father, Arthur Leigh Weston Pearson, was a Police Inspector, during the time of the Straits Settlement. I believe that he served in Penang. I know that James was living  with his mother Mary Ann nee Lineham at 19 Woodlands Avenue, Chislehurst, according to the 1955 Electoral Register, but that is the sum of my knowledge apart from him being on a couple of passenger lists in 1929/30.

I am particularly, interested in when he died, and anything that would help me fill the gap I have on his background. I suspect to get his birth, I will need to post to a different forum.
Any help/guidance would be much appreciated.

[CaroleW]

Do you know what his 2 other christian names were?

How do you know he is deceased?  If he is possibly still alive his details should not be shown

[billbir]

Do you know what his 2 other christian names were?

Carole,
The register says James Anthony A Pearson. I presume that they are correct, but it is the only instance I have discovered of a Pearson being called 'Anthony'. His father was Arthur and the 'P' may be Percy, after his uncle, but that is pure speculation.

[CaroleW]

Thank you.  Another question - do you know when and where his father died?  Wondering if he left a will and whether James may be mentioned in it

[billbir]

Thank you.  Another question - do you know when and where his father died?  Wondering if he left a will and whether James may be mentioned in it

Pinang Gazette & Straits Chronical (Mfm No. 2029):
17 Aug 1934, page 11 > Death of Mr A. L. Pearson, Former S.S.Inspector of Police
Here is the exerpt:
"The death occured suddenly on July 1. Mr Arthur Leigh Weston Pearson,of "Briarside" Long Lands Park Road,Siddup...Mr Pearson was attending Mass at St. Laurence's Church, when he suddenly collapsed and expired 10 minutes later ... Mr Pearson was 58 years of age. He served 22years in the British Army and 16 years in the Police service under the Straits Settlements government. He retired with the rank of Inspectorand on his return to England, he took up residence at Siddup, Kent,where he soon became popular and gained many friends...Mr Pearson was buried at Sidcup Cemetery..."

Hope this helps.
Bill

[CaroleW]

Unfortunately not.  James was only a child when he died.

Administration of his estate was granted on 20.8.1934 to his widow - Mary Agnes Pearson  - £909

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills

[billbir]

Unfortunately not.  James was only a child when he died.

Administration of his estate was granted on 20.8.1934 to his widow - Mary Agnes Pearson  - £909

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills

Thanks, Carole, your involvement was much appreciated.
Bill

[CaroleW]

Doesn't solve the problem of where James Anthony ended up though 

Mary Agnes presumably died after 1955 so am currently trying to find a death/will for her (if any)

[Mabel Bagshawe]

Mary Agnes died 13 April 1955, buried Sidcup 16 April. Age 65. Address 19 Woodlands Avenue. James is still at the address in 1959.  She was buried in an RC plot