This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ggrannym Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.lan.general/52701.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry I was a bit brief in my other two posts....in a rush:) The 1911 census as the previous post mentions has John with middle name William, hence I think the death I found is probably correct. The 1911 census also says he was a boot repairer-perhaps he was learning the skills to do this job and then returned home to Essex? Born around 1878, have you found him on 1881, 1891 and 1901 census? Try the link to the schools web site...yes it is still there. The site is interesting reading and there is a section on its history. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>