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Title: George Standley
Post by: carol02 on Sunday 22 September 19 11:46 BST (UK)
Look up please George Standley 1829 Newton Abbott 1891 census.  What's the place of his birth?
There is a death registration in 1905 age 76 but I am unable to find him in 1901.
Any help please.
Carol
Title: Re: George Standley
Post by: rosie99 on Sunday 22 September 19 11:53 BST (UK)
1901
George Standley Born Southampton - wife Amelia born Torquay
RG13/2061 f175 p15

He is a retired Mechanical Engineer living at Elm Bank, Cockington.
Title: Re: George Standley
Post by: carol02 on Sunday 22 September 19 12:47 BST (UK)
Thanks Rosie
Title: Re: George Standley
Post by: DOB7 on Sunday 22 September 19 16:05 BST (UK)
The 1891 census states that he was born in Mauritius (British Subject) and his wife's name was given as Louisa. There is a newspaper report, dated 1 Jan 1892 (Torquay Times) which describes the suicide of Louisa who it appears suffered from severe depression had been declared insane.
He married Amelia Eugenia MORRISON in 1893 in Newton Abbot district.
Title: Re: George Standley
Post by: carol02 on Monday 23 September 19 14:52 BST (UK)
Could someone please find out when he arrived from Mauritius.
Carol
Title: Re: George Standley
Post by: rosie99 on Monday 23 September 19 15:14 BST (UK)
I can't see him on census prior to 1891.  Passenger lists for the UK are not available prior to this date.
Title: Re: George Standley
Post by: DOB7 on Monday 23 September 19 19:46 BST (UK)
If you obtain the marriage certificate to Amelia MORRISON, it will give George's father's name and occupation which may help to locate more information.
Title: Re: George Standley
Post by: carol02 on Thursday 03 October 19 18:14 BST (UK)
I found the newspaper report of Louise's suicide in the Torquay Times, it gives her middle name as Bertha.  George married a Louise Bertha Buscum in 1872 in Mauritius so I feel sure that I have the right George Standley.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
Carol