Obituary 1872 Whitehaven

[alyson123]

Hoping that some kind soul will be able to help me find a possible
obituary for John Doran who died on 26th October 1872 at Quay
Street Whitehaven. On his death cert. his occupation was given as
Master Mariner, and therefore I am hoping his passing was considered
'news-worthy'. I would dearly love to see the Whitehaven news archives
for this era, but sadly live 100's of miles away. I am hoping that if an
obit. can be found, it may provide me with clues as to the life of my 2x gt.
grandfather, as sadly to date I have hit a brickwall on all fronts, despite
extensive research.
Any help / suggestions greatly appreciated.

[jubed]

Hi Alyson.Don't know if you've already got this but here's the address and email for the Whitehaven records office- (They have the Whitehaven news archives)
whitehaven.record.office @ cumbria.gov.uk
Address-Cumbria record office-local studies
Library Scotch st Whitehaven Cumbria Ca28 7nl
Telephone 01946 506420
 Unfortunately, they don't have an archivist but will do a search for a small fee.
Hope this helps. Best wishes Julie

[alyson123]

Thanks for your help Julie,
I did wonder if the microfiche were available maybe in local libraries
or family history groups where some one would'nt mind having a look
for me. Of course if some one was visiting Whitehaven RO I would be
very grateful.

[sillgen]

Hi
If he was a Master mariner it will be worth trying to find details of his career.  Kew Archives hold various things and Lloyds Captains Registers may have him on
http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/capintro.htm. 
My ancestor only had a steam boat on the Tees but I found quite a lot about the boats he served on and who owned them
Andrea

[Geoff-E]

The Whitehaven Records Office has microfilm copies of the Whitehaven News (or Cumberland Pacquet) for that era, as last year I was able to obtain a copy of an 1868 newspaper report of a shipwreck of an ancestor.

As you have an exact date of death of death, it's certainly worth the price of an e-mail to see if they can do anything for you.

[alyson123]

Thanks Silligen ...... we have searched at the Guild Hall Library, but
unfortunately we were not so lucky as yourself. There were a couple of possibles but none that we can verify. Also tried all the usual online
reference sites, again possibles but just need another piece of the
jigsaw to go further.
I think the Whitehaven News may hopefully hold the clues to my search
Geoff-e, certainly worth an e-mail as you say ......... cross my fingers they
might not charge me as I have exact date of death.
Thanks to you both for your interest.
I am hoping to visit Whitehaven RO this year if all else fails! ....... need to
take my sleeping bag me thinks!!
Alyson123