trying to find information on accident in the thames.

[lavender123]

my grandfather  had an accident in the london docks, and died on the 20th december 1924, at wapping. it was something to do with a crane, he was 36, i have looked at the newspapers of that time  to find some info, but to no avail. his name was john alfred hurley, known as jack. he left a wife and four little girls under the age of five. there was no compensation, and help and i wondered if there was any information i could find, as i feel it was very unjust. any info will be appreciated  or where i could find any website with newspapers of the eastend in those days.. thanks

[Little Nell]

I wonder if the contributors to the forum on this website:

http://www.newhamstory.com/

might be able to help you?  I did a quick search of the site, but could not find the name Hurley mentioned.  However, someone may know where to find the information.

Nell

[Mari Backman]

Hello there,

My Grandfather was Alfred Hurley and had a brother John who was killed in the docks.  My Grandfather married Margaret Blake and they had 9 children and lived jn Wapping, London.

Are we speaking about the same Family?

Kind regards,

Mari Backman

[dawnsh]

Hi Mari

Welcome to Rootschat 

Lavender hasn't been online here for a while but as long as their email address hasn't changed, should receive a notification that you have posted and hopefully come back soon.

Dawn

[Mari Backman]

Thank you,

Regards,

Mari B