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I'm helping a friend with their family history and I'm currently trying to find the obituary for George W Bradley, born in April 1903 we believe in Durham.  He was in Africa and Australia during the period early 1920's until his return to the UK in 1956.  His parishes in the UK included Charlton,  Hilcott & Wilsford in the Vale of Pewsey, Wiltshire.  He died in Pewsey Vale on the 20 March 1956 and a friend has found mention of an obituary in Australia but so far we have been unable to see sight of this. 

George was responsible for introducing the Anzac Commemoration Services in the UK & had in his possession a document from the Queen granting him permission to do so. He was very proud to have 3 documents signed by Elizabeth R - (1) Granting him permission for Anzac Services  (2) His son's commission into the army (3) Allowing him to become C of E Vicar on his return from Australia.  His wife's name was Beatrice Vida born in Australia, his son Paul was also born in Australia and was a Colonel with an MBE.

Sorry to overload but thought the more info I give the better.   Would be grateful for any help with finding an obituary for him.

Many thanks
Marilyn

I have a marriage certificate for Alfred Cooper to Emily Holloway both aged 21 years, on 10/1/1885 in Milton, Gravesend, Kent.  Alfred's father is George, occupation Baker.  Emily's father is Richard, occupation Market Gardener.

Unfortunately, this is not my grandfather.

Regards
Marilyn

Hello Anne, it's very frustrating isn't it?  This is some other information I have found out.  Not sure if it's connected to either of us but looks interesting.

On the 1841 census I found a Susan Cooper aged 30 with a daughter Harriet aged 7.  They were living in Bawdesy with two other widows and their families. 

On the 1851 census Susan was aged 43 born in Bawdsey and Harriet aged 17 born in Ramsholt.  Living in East Street, Bawdsey.

On 1861 census Susan is now shown as aged 56, Harriet is aged 27, also a widow now named Smith with two children both born in Bawdsey.  They are living in Alderton Street, Alderton.

It's quite possible I suppose that Susan is your Robert's mother, given the area.  I know that on 1841 census it looks like she could be too young (born 1811) but by the time we get to the 1861 census her birth year is 1805 which would make it feasible.  She could also be my William's mother but how we ever get to prove it remains to be seen.  I guess the parish records are the answer.  I do know that William's father, Edward, died before 1854 but that's about it.

If I find out anything more I will be in touch.   Good luck.

Regards
Marilyn

Hello Bryant

the 1871 census shows the Cooper family as:
George 1823 Shottisham (my great, great grandfather)
Harriet do 1833 Bawdsey
George do 1856 Alderton
William do 1857 Alderton
Ellen do 1859 Alderton
James do 1861 Alderton
Lillie do 1864 Alderton
Harry 1868 Alderton
Alfred do 1869 Alderton (my great grandfather)

They lived at Crown Beck House Cottages, Alderton.  George was a Shoemaker

They are also on the 1861 census as:
George 1829 Shottisham
Harriet 1833 Bawdsey
Mary 1855 Bawdsey
George Edward 1856 Bawdsey
William 1857 Bawdsey
Ellen Agusta 1859 Alderton
Henry Arthur 1860 Alderton

Living in Alderton Street, Alderton

However on the 1851 Census, George is listed as being born 1828 in Ramsholt, and he was living in Castle Street, Woodbridge, with the Cook family as a Shoemaker.

George married Harriet Wright on 12 May 1854 in Woodbridge.

On the marriage certificate George's father was Edward Cooper deceased. 

I would like to know who George's mother was and whether he had any siblings.  I've come to a dead end now that George was not living with his parents in 1841.

Regards
Marilyn