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Re: INDIA - Frances Mina Beatrice Thurston/Donlan/Thompson
« Reply #18 on: Saturday 26 January 19 20:58 GMT (UK) »
Oh my days, this is the nearest I've seen to my Grt Grandmothers death details.  It just seems so far from Agra (over1000 miles).  We have no connection to Bangalore.
My Family dates back (so far) to 1787 in India with mainly military connections. Frances's father (Robert) was a baker in London before he headed to India in around 1871. Her Mother was the Daughter of a Sgt Major at Fort William.
I really appreciate your help on this, and reading your posts it sounds like you are as keen to solve this mystery as I am.  Thank you again.  Lets keep searching!
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« Reply #19 on: Monday 28 January 19 04:26 GMT (UK) »
I can't imagine why the Thompsons would move her from Agra to Bangalore either doesn't seem practical.

St Mary's church on Ajmer Road has a facebook page, maybe we could ask them if they have historic records?

https://www.facebook.com/stmarysagra/

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« Reply #20 on: Monday 28 January 19 07:50 GMT (UK) »
Yes,good idea.
Have no further free records to search myself,so will leave you to it. Good luck.
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Re: INDIA - Frances Mina Beatrice Thurston/Donlan/Thompson
« Reply #21 on: Monday 28 January 19 21:42 GMT (UK) »
I can't imagine why the Thompsons would move her from Agra to Bangalore either doesn't seem practical.

St Mary's church on Ajmer Road has a facebook page, maybe we could ask them if they have historic records?

https://www.facebook.com/stmarysagra/

Evening whiteout7, I too have seen the St Mary's Facebook page.  There is an email on its way.  I will post here to up date you.  Fingers crossed!  Thank you for your help
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Re: INDIA - Frances Mina Beatrice Thurston/Donlan/Thompson
« Reply #22 on: Monday 28 January 19 21:43 GMT (UK) »
Yes,good idea.
Have no further free records to search myself,so will leave you to it. Good luck.
Brianne, thank you for your help.  Really appreciate it
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« Reply #23 on: Saturday 23 February 19 22:06 GMT (UK) »
UPDATE:  I've sent a couple of emails to the church but no reply as yet. 
My Dad has spoken to his older sister. She can remember their Nana dying in Agra and has vague memories of the funeral being across the road from where they lived, likely to be St Marys.  Wish they would respond!
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Re: INDIA - Frances Mina Beatrice Thurston/Donlan/Thompson
« Reply #24 on: Wednesday 27 February 19 17:28 GMT (UK) »
Family Search have the following marriage. Where does this one fit in.

   Edith Georgina Grace Donlan
   born 1903
   Marriage 18 Sep 1922
   Age 19
   Father, Frederick Donlan
   Spouse, George Rufees Millar born 1893.
   At Nagpur Bengal.
   
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Re: INDIA - Frances Mina Beatrice Thurston/Donlan/Thompson
« Reply #25 on: Wednesday 27 February 19 20:18 GMT (UK) »
Hi brionne
This is Frances MB's Daughter, My Nanas Sister.
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« Reply #26 on: Saturday 23 March 19 17:13 GMT (UK) »
Update:  I have spoken to my Dads older Sisters who both stated that FMB died on 15 June 1947, their Brothers 15th Birthday.
Both remember FMB being placed on the veranda surrounded by ice to keep her cool.
Even with this information I am struggling to find her. 
Any idea who I need to approach for a copy of her death certificate?
Any help appreciated.
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