Looking for Robert Kelly born Dublin 1900 - Deceased possibly Wolverhampton

[Murphyz]

Hello,

Not sure if this is the right place to post this - looking for information on where Robert Kelly went after 1937. Robert Edward Kelly b1900 to William Kelly (born Dublin) and Annie Kate Barnes (born England). Lots of siblings all born Dublin. Robert is my great grandfather on maternal side.

Robert married Alice Fitzgerald in Dublin in 1922, many children all born Dublin. I think he left Dublin sometime around 1937 to go to Coventry or similar area to look for work. He died in England in early 1960s, possibly 1963.

Any information greatly appreciated.

[JJen]

Have you looked for him on the 1939 register?

Did Alice or any children travel with Robert to England?

JJ

[rosie99]

Did Annie Alice and the children stay in Ireland

[Murphyz]

Hi there,

Alice Fitzgerald Kelly remained in Dublin (deceased 1968). There's nine children born Dublin - no one travelled to England with Robert. As adults, some of Robert and Alice's children stayed in Dublin, I think 3 of them ultimately emigrated to Canada, one New York, my gran went to England, married a Scot, Bobby (Robert) went to Australia. I wish I'd paid more attention to my grand-parents stories. I've the impression Robert snr did not return to Ireland.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142131162/alice-mary-brown

[Murphyz]

I've googled what the 1939 register is - I'll have a look - thanks

[Liam59]

The attached from wills and probate might be your Robert.  His name, year of death, probable location and widow's name all match.

[Murphyz]

Thanks for the info, it looks a good possible match.

[rosie99]

You can get a copy of that will digitally for £1.50
https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills

[Murphyz]

Brilliant didn’t know that was possible, I’m only used to searching Scotlands People or the Irish records. Much appreciated