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London and Middlesex / jacobs family of West Ham 1920's
« on: Sunday 24 October 10 05:41 BST (UK)  »
Can anyone help please?

Mabel Jacobs married Wiliam Robert Crawford (my great uncle) in 1920 at West Ham.  Two years later they both died in the influenza pandemic, leaving their two year old son, William Charles.

There is a family story that he was raised by his Jacobs grandmother.  Does anyone have any knowledge or connection?  I would like to know a little about his early years.

Thank you
Jo

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Buckinghamshire / Mary C Edwards died Slough 1992
« on: Saturday 23 October 10 12:29 BST (UK)  »
Seeking information on Mary Charlotte Edwards (nee Morris) died 1992 at Slough.  Are there any cousins out there?

I am descended from her uncle, David Bennet Crawford, and correspond with our cousins descended from one of Mary's other uncles, William Robert Crawford.  William and his wife Mabel (nee Jacobs) died in the influenza pandemic in1922, before Mary was born.  Their 2 y o son, William Charles was left an orphan and it is thought he was raised by his mother's family.

William Charles Crawford died in1983 and his family and mine would like to contact any descendants of Mary Edwards, hoping there may be some old photos of William Charles as a young boy.

Of course it's quite possible that as his parents died when he was so young, the families lost touch. Ever hopeful however!

Jo

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Essex / Re: MORRIS b. 1930s West Ham
« on: Saturday 23 October 10 11:28 BST (UK)  »
Hello John,

I am Virginia's sister and newer to this than she is!  Thanks for the reply.  I have birth certificates and all dates and names match.  So perhaps cousin William Morris settled in USA?  I will work on Mary Charlotte's possible descendants, as our other cousins in LOndon would be pleased to find them.

Regards,
Jo

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