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« on: Wednesday 09 October 13 17:46 BST (UK) »
Hello,
Forgive me, I am new to Rootschat. Its my first enquiry.
My immediate questions concern Samuel Putz, the confectioner. I have census and BMD for his son Samuel C. Putz and grandson Albert F. Putz.
The Standard story called Suicide at Lambeth Workhouse says Samuel died 1877. His wife, Emily, stated she tried to support him for 2 years. As early as 1858 Samuel "Porter" of 8 Greycoat listed his business for sale in Lloyd's Weekly. In 1859 Lloyd's weekly again reports his business was being sold off. Apparently, it did not sell, he was still at Greycoat Place in 1864. The London Gazette reported a bankruptcy that year. On the 1871 census he was not living with Emily and the children.
My questions are does anyone know the business history on Samuel? His business problems seem to precede his illness. Does anyone know when his illness started and where he was living in 1871? Apparently, he was very ill "softening of the brain." He died of a stroke and brochitis. Do you think he was in the Lambeth infirmary or the workhouse? The article says "Lambeth Workhouse," yet it sounded like he ought to be in an infirmary. I may not understand the layout and use of those buildings. Did Emily remarry...she apparently lived a long time after his death.
Thanks in advance.