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Firstly I would like to apologise if I am posting my query in the wrong section.

Having received a copy of my fathers army records (he served during the 2nd world war) it is noted that he was admitted to Barnsley Hall Emergency Hospital (due to injuries received) on 17th June 1945 and discharged 7th July 1945.

After a little research I contacted Worcester County Council Archives and advised this fact and enquired as to whether they held the said patient records. They replied that they did, but I would need to get authority from Herefordshire & Worcestershire NHS Care Trust due to the 100 year ruling for closed records. They also advised that once I had the said authority I would need to forward this to them plus I would need to pay a search fee of £50.

Having been granted authority from H&C NHS Trust this was forwarded to WCC Archives along with my fee.

I have now been advised by the Archives that despite searching their records they cannot find any trace of my father being admitted there and receiving any treatment as a patient.

In fact - they have also added they they DO NOT actually hold the records for Barnsley Hall Emergency Hospital.

Would anyone know who would hold the records I am looking for and if they are available to be released to me.

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There is a marriage 7th January 1882 at St Marks Church, Birmingham - Charles Lee aged 29 - occupation - Turner - father John Lee - occupation Brazier - to Emma Jenns - aged 28 - occupation Pen Maker - father James Jenns - occupation Tube Maker.

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Doris's ?first husband Harry Ronald Youle dies in 1957 in Northamptonshire and in 1958 Administration is granted to his widow  - Doris Gertrude Youle.

Doris dies in 1959 and Administration is awarded to George T Coombes.

George dies in 1961 and probate granted to Westminster Bank.

1965 Administration is revoked re Doris's probate/will and awarded to her son Harry Ronald.

Coincidentally in 1965 (on the same page that shows Administration has been revoked re Doris's will) there is an entry for Harry Ronald Youle - died 1957 Northamptonshire - Administration has now been awarded to Harry Ronald Youle, and advising "Former Grant P.R 13th May 1958".

Now the following is purely speculation on my part but I am guessing Harry Youle and Doris never divorced, neither did George T Coombes and his wife Clara Osborne.

So Doris and George lived together as man and wife until their deaths.

Their son Harry R Youle may have been upset that his father had left his estate to Doris, who in turn left her estate to George, so perhaps Harry (junior) decided to challenge both his father and mothers wills rather than his fathers estate ultimately being left to George T Coombes.

Fay

Maybe whoever registered the death presumed  she was married to George Coombes.

It may be worthwhile sending for her death certificate to find out who registered her death.

Fay

Yes, thats correct.

George was named in Doris's will as an administrator - in other words he needed to administer her estate and to carry out the wishes of Doris as set out in her will.

In 1960-1961 George is listed on the electoral roll living at 22 College Road, Handsworth with Doris E Coombes.

Update***

I have a feeling the electoral roll information refers to the previous year - 1959 -  so Doris E Coombes could actually be Doris G Coombes.


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