« on: Saturday 07 July 18 13:42 BST (UK) »
I have been trying to help a friend unravel a family mystery some 90 years old.
Her 2 x great uncle was:
Albert Boucher born Sheffield 1912, Died Gloucester 1995.
His first wife (name unknown) popped out to the corner shop one day, still in her pinny, and was never seen again. She took nothing with her. The usual searches and publicity took place but with no joy. I understand that the couple had a daughter (who may still be living).
Albert went on to marry again in 1939 and had 2 sons. (Its possible that the sons are still living.)
The family lost touch and the above story has been passed down through the family.
I have searched as well as other family members and can find no trace of Mrs No 1 and their daughter who I believe more than likely was reared by her father.
I am wondering if in fact they were every married at all. In order to remarry I believe that Albert would probably have to have had his first wife declared dead after missing for 7 years.... so she would have had to have gone missing in 1932 when Albert was 20. Would a death certificate or similar be issued.?
Can anyone come up with any ideas of where to look?
Many thanks
Ginger
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