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Augustus DeHillgreave Turner
Born 4 August 1883 Birkenhead, Cheshire
Married 22 November 1908 Seacombe, Cheshire (Florence Gertrude Houghton)
Death: unknown
Wife died as a young mother on 17 December 1917 (age 29). Two children (Sidney & George) sent to Canada (Barnados), two (Leonard & Harry) remained in the UK (Harry "Houghton" an adopted son)
My question that I need some help with: when did Augustus pass away, where and under what circumstances. This is my great grandmother's brother (her name was Georgina Florence Turner). Any help appreciated, have not been able trace him after 1921 (including in the 1939 War Register)
Recent newspaper report found: 26 January 1921 - Liverpool Echo
"TOOK JEYE'S FLUID - At Wallasey to-day, Augustus Turner (38), of Stanley-street, Seacombe, was charged on remand with having attempted to commit suicide by taking Jeyes' fluid. He was an epileptic and had been depressed through losing his wife and through being out of work. On promising not to make another attempt on his life the accused was discharged"
Suspicion is he did make another attempt or ended up in a workhouse. His kids never re-united with with him we believe. He did serve in WW1, but came out early due to epilepsy and war trauma
Thanks
Rich
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