Hi Christine, it says according to what you wrote 'In the canal' not by the canal. I take it he drowned. Regards Mike Morris Toronto Canada >________________________________ > From: Christine Benson <christinebenson313@btinternet.com> >To: Manchester Mailing List <ENG-MANCHESTER-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 9:57:14 AM >On the probate for William Arthur THOMPSTONE, 1924, it says "died 22 June >1924 in the Canal Openshaw ". Does it actually mean he died in the canal? <snip>I

Hi Mike, Thank you for your reply. That is the interpretation I put on it too. But it surprises me to find that in a probate record. Thanks again. Christine -----Original Message----- From: Mike Morris Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 3:14 PM To: eng-manchester@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ENG-MAN] Death location for William Arthur THOMPSTONE Hi Christine, it says according to what you wrote 'In the canal' not by the canal. I take it he drowned. Regards Mike Morris Toronto Canada