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Title: Looking for Dora Bathgate.
Post by: PaulJC on Saturday 29 August 20 10:45 BST (UK)

Hi All,

As part of some research into WW1 nurses I have a Dora Bathgate (nee Lund born 1887 near Kendal). She spent some time in the Far East and then lived in the South of England in the 1930's.

I would like to trace her movements after that period and there is reference to her death in Dirleton, East Lothian in 1956. I haven't been able to find any records to confirm this. Her husband was from Edinburgh so the location is entirely possible.

Paul

Title: Re: Looking for Dora Bathgate
Post by: dowdstree on Saturday 29 August 20 11:19 BST (UK)

Hi Paul there is a death for Dora Bathgate on www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk index for 1956, Dirleton, East Lothian which looks like her. Ref 705/7

Dorrie

Title: Re: Looking for Dora Bathgate
Post by: merryhow on Saturday 29 August 20 11:24 BST (UK)

Hi Paul, 1956 death is her, age correct and other surname Lund

Title: Re: Looking for Dora Bathgate.
Post by: PaulJC on Saturday 29 August 20 11:37 BST (UK)

Many thanks to you both.

Any idea where I might find her probate records or any information about her time in East Lothian?

Paul

Title: Re: Looking for Dora Bathgate.
Post by: dowdstree on Saturday 29 August 20 11:53 BST (UK)

Hi Paul, unfortunately probate records are not available to view online after 1925. You would need to go in person or get someone to do it for you at National Records of Scotland Search Room in Edinburgh. However they are closed at the moment due to the virus. No date yet for them reopening.

If you would like a copy of her death certificate please pm me as I have some spare credits for SP.

Dorrie

Title: Re: Looking for Dora Bathgate.
Post by: PaulJC on Saturday 29 August 20 12:11 BST (UK)

Hi Dorrie,

Thanks for the information.

The death certificate would be really appreciated.

Thanks,
Paul

Title: Re: Looking for Dora Bathgate.
Post by: dowdstree on Saturday 29 August 20 12:55 BST (UK)

Hi Paul I have emailed her death certificate to you.

One place you might try for information on her time in East Lothian is the Gullane and Dirleton History Society  email contact is gdhsinfo@yahoo.co.uk   You never know they might know something about her or be able to tell you where you might find something.

Dorrie

Title: Re: Looking for Dora Bathgate.
Post by: PaulJC on Saturday 29 August 20 13:01 BST (UK)

Many thanks for all your help.

Paul