Grandfather William CAMPBELL was rarely mentioned during our youth. This was because apparently he committed suicide by shooting himself. He always lived in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. He had no middle name. He married Mary Elizabeth GARSIDE during the three months to 30 June 1918 in Sheffield (volume 9c page 1173). The birth of his last child was in early 1929, so he probably died no earlier than about 1928. A search for a death of a William CAMPBELL in the period from 1928 to 1948 in Sheffield produces only two hits: (1) the death on 25 Feb 1928, but probate was to widow Jane (perhaps she was the mother of the William CAMPBELL); and (2) the death on 8 March 1930 aged 32, but the informant was the widow Lily and this William died of pneumonia. Neither death is correct as the widow should be Mary CAMPBELL. The 1911 census has 14 year old clerk William CAMPBELL (so born about 1897) with his parents William (a church assistant) and Jane at 319 Glossop Rd, Sheffield. The four known children (in order of birth) of William and Mary CAMPBELL are: (1) Constance Violet APPLETON (maiden name CAMPBELL) 1919-2003 who married Charles Frederick APPLETON (2) Colin CAMPBELL who was born during the quarter to 30 September 1921 (3) Roy G CAMPBELL who was born Q/E June 1924 Sheffield vol 9c page 1026 and (4) Mavis CAMPBELL born Q/E March 1929 Sheffield vol 9c page 849. MAY I ASK: How I can establish the exact date of death for William CAMPBELL so a search can be made of the Sheffield local newspapers for a possible report of the inquest? Perhaps there is an index of burials for the local cemeteries (the WI did this in some places in Leicestershire and deposited the result at the County Record Office). Perhaps William CAMPBELL is buried in the same grave as: (a) his widow Mary who died in the three months to 31 December 1964 aged 68 in Sheffield (vol 2d page 63), so born c1896; or (b) his father (also William CAMPBELL) who died on 25 Feb 1928 in Sheffield. Perhaps the local newspapers have been indexed. Many thanks. Stan _____________________________________________________________________ The information transmitted by this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and intended solely for the individual it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not copy or disclose its contents but delete it from your system and notify the sender immediately. No contract may be concluded on behalf of Wolters Kluwer (UK) Limited by email, nor will service of legal proceedings/court documents be accepted by email. The views expressed within the email are that of the author and may not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation by Wolters Kluwer (UK) Limited. The recipient is solely responsible for ensuring that any email or attachment received is virus free. Wolters Kluwer (UK) Limited disclaims liability for any damage the recipient suffers as a consequence of receiving any virus. _____________________________________________________________________ CCH, Croner and Wolters Kluwer UK are trading names of Wolters Kluwer (UK) Limited Registered in England & Wales, No. 450650 Registered Office: 145 London Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6SR, United Kingdom Wolters Kluwer (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for general insurance business