Unknown whereabouts/death

[JenB]

I've now moved on to the son of John Postlethwaite.  Edwin John Postlethwaite.  He was born in1851 in Clerkenwell, London.  Parents John and Mary Ann.  In 1861 he is living with his father and Elizabeth (Page).  Records show he was in the Royal Navy but unfortunately deserted in 1872.  I cannot find his whereabouts after this date.  Help would be appreciated.

A new thread has been started on this enquiry about Edwin here,
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=841305.msg7075685#msg7075685

so it's perhaps better if any replies to it are posted there?

[jonw65]

In case it's relevant to this thread (rather than what happened to EJ)
RN Continuous Service Engagement Books
Edwin John Postlethwaite
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7924204

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Consent given in 1866 for "my son" EJ to enter HM Navy by M A Palmer
Mary Ann Postelthwaite
Palmer

An address in Shadwell?
I may be misunderstanding things.

[Rena]

In case it's relevant to this thread (rather than what happened to EJ)
RN Continuous Service Engagement Books
Edwin John Postlethwaite
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7924204

See with image viewer or download for free
Image 5
Consent given in 1866 for "my son" EJ to enter HM Navy by M A Palmer
Mary Ann Postelthwaite
Palmer

An address in Shadwell?
I may be misunderstanding things.

I was extremely surprised that you received a result for the surname. as my search just for the surname with that exact spelling, then a minor change to the spelling,  received no results whatsoever !!

[JenB]

Rena that’s strange, because I did the same search as John and got the same result. I was able to download and view the document straight away.

[JenB]

I've now moved on to the son of John Postlethwaite.  Edwin John Postlethwaite.  He was born in1851 in Clerkenwell, London.  Parents John and Mary Ann.  In 1861 he is living with his father and Elizabeth (Page).  Records show he was in the Royal Navy but unfortunately deserted in 1872.  I cannot find his whereabouts after this date.  Help would be appreciated.

A new thread has been started on this enquiry about Edwin here,
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=841305.msg7075685#msg7075685

so it's perhaps better if any replies to it are posted there?

The new Edwin thread has been locked!

[xs]

Thanks John
Unfortunately, I can't download it because, although I've registered, I'm still waiting for an email verification from National Archives

[JenB]

Mary Ann Palmer/Postlethwaites address on the 1866 Edwin document is
something Cottage, New Crane, Shadwell.
New Crane was in St George in the East R.D.

https://alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/new-crane-stairs-anchor-hope-pub/

[xs]

Thanks Jen
I thought it could be  2, Carey's Cottage?  Couldn't decipher New Crane. Great

[JenB]

I thought it could be  2, Carey's Cottage? 

I think you're right.

I can't yet see Mary Ann as either Postlethwaite or Palmer in 1861 or 1871. But at least now you know that she was still alive in 1866 so clearly John wasn't married to Elizabeth.