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Hello,
George Mammatt was born in Birmingham in 1827, third son of Edward and Amelia Mammatt, brother of my g.grandfather, Joseph Mammatt. He was a shoemaker and at 1881 Census, he was an inmate in the Workhouse Infirmary, Winsom Green, Birmingham. He died there and was buried in a common grave in Witton Cemetery in 1893. The gravesite location is Section 153, Grave No. 40391.
Unfortunately, I did not have this information when I visited the UK in 2014 (for the last time), and I would very much like to have a photo of this gravesite. If anyone visits Witton, I wonder if they could spare the time to locate this gravesite, take a photo and e-mail it to me. I'm in Melbourne, Australia. I would be very appreciative.
Chanel.

Hi frankby,
Yes, thank you, I was sent a photo of the Jowett graves by a Mellor local with whom I was able to make contact. She is, in fact, a relative of the late William Jowett, but I do not feel at liberty to pass on her details to you. My contact with her was made through the kindness of Mellor Church admin.
Although I've done a bit of research on the Jowetts, all on-line, I've come across nothing about Townscliffe Golf Club. I just know that William became involved in a lot of ….."things".
Do you know of Geoffrey Heath, a Mellor local, who wrote a book entitled "A Mellor Boyhood"? While his book may not contain anything of interest to you, perhaps he has some knowledge of Townscliffe Golf Club that is of interest. But...um....he was elderly when I was in contact with him probably 10 years ago, so.....?
Sorry I can't help you more, but good luck.

Thanks JM.

Hi all,

If two people have a common grandfather but different mothers (not grandmothers), are they still first cousins?
Chanel

Yes, the will might have his burial instructions in it - I'll keep that in mind.

And, yes - Facebook would certainly be worth a go for the photo, but first of all, I have to be sure that he IS buried in St Thomas' churchyard. I haven't done that, yet. I'll e-mail the church and see what's what. I've had dealings with them before on other family matters.

Chanel