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William Brooks - date of death?
« on: Monday 07 June 21 04:18 BST (UK) »
I have a William Brooks born born 1807 in Bury Lancashire in my ancestry, and he married Ellen Wood on 5 December 1836 (I'm fairly certain of that date). Ellen Wood came from Dundalk Ireland, and was 5-6 years older than William I believe. I'm noting that, as there is another couple with the same names so it can get a little confusing. (That other William went to Australia as a convict I think).
I do not have a death date for William. Can anybody assist? They had a son Joseph who came to NZ where I am.  I haven't followed up with other children, I'm not so concerned with them at this stage.

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Re: William Brooks - date of death?
« Reply #1 on: Monday 07 June 21 07:04 BST (UK) »
Marriage: 5 Nov 1836 St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire, England
William Brooks - (X), Bachelor, This Parish [Bolton]
Ellen Wood - (X), Spinster, This Parish [Bolton]
Witness: Joseph Wood; James Liptrot
Married by Banns by: J Slade Vicar

Have you found them in any census?

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Re: William Brooks - date of death?
« Reply #2 on: Monday 07 June 21 07:12 BST (UK) »
Is this the family in 1861 in Bury?

William Brooks Head 54 born Bury Brick setter
Ellen Brooks Wife 60 born Ireland
Joseph Brooks Son 22 born Bury Brick Setter
John Brooks Uncle 44 born Bury Musicain Blind

1871
William Brooks Head 61 born Bury Bricklayer
Ellen Brooks Wife 65 born Ireland

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Re: William Brooks - date of death?
« Reply #3 on: Monday 07 June 21 07:14 BST (UK) »
One to consider although the age is a bit out
Burial: 17 Jul 1871 St Paul, Bury, Lancashire, England
William Brooks -
Age: 65 years
Abode: Bury
Buried by: James Chell