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Richard Prout obituary 1881
« on: Tuesday 05 May 20 09:22 BST (UK) »
Hello ,I am currently tearing my hair out looking for Richard Prout obituary in 1881 which I am sure I typed up from a newspaper sometime ago . I can't seem to find it and am hoping someone can help please /
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Re: Richard Prout obituary 1881
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 05 May 20 09:59 BST (UK) »
North Devo Journal 10 March 1881

Prout - Feb 26 at Chittlehampton Village Mr Richard Prout, aged 81. For 30 years Wesleyan Chapel-keeper. His end was peace

That the one?

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Re: Richard Prout obituary 1881
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 05 May 20 10:00 BST (UK) »
There's a death notice for him  in the BMD section- 10 March 1881, North Devon Journal


Add -seems that's the same as your ref, emeltom  :)
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Re: Richard Prout obituary 1881
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 05 May 20 10:53 BST (UK) »
Thank you , yes that is him .There is another longer obituary somewhere but I can't think where I saw it .
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Re: Richard Prout obituary 1881
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 05 May 20 11:25 BST (UK) »
Could it be in one of the Wesleyan Methodist publications. I know that some of my ancestors had obituaries in those.

Add- I think that I had help from this  collection

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Re: Richard Prout obituary 1881
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 05 May 20 11:38 BST (UK) »
Thank you ,I will take a look .
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