Where do I start researching my Great Grandfather

[cbcarolyn]

As Sarah had no children worth searching for a will, as yet I can't see it. She might mention a surprise relative. Any idea of the era, or the before date that she and her husband died?

They are only £1.50

[cbcarolyn]

There is a Sarah Segal death with same DoB as 1939 reg in sefton, will as follows:

probate segal.JPG

[PhotoFamily]

There is a Sarah Segal death with same DoB as 1939 reg in sefton, will as follows:

probate segal.JPG

Nice! What about an obit?

[cbcarolyn]

I have looked in papers for all sorts of names and I have not found one member of the family mentioned.

[mmarksx19]

Is this correct:
Simon/Simeon Marks had two children, Sarah & Henry, both born in the UK, both married in the UK

Do you have the birth certs for Sarah & Henry? His name will be repeated on those certs as well.

Also - Sarah/Sadie married? Her marriage cert should also have her father's name.

You know when Sarah/Sadie died? Any chance of an obit?

I have the birth certificate for Henry - not sure how to attach it

[Katarzyna]

Morning Michael. You don't need to. Just write all the details here.

[cbcarolyn]

to attach an image instructions are here:

https://www.familytreeforum.com/forum/site-information/reference-information-and-how-to-guides-aa/1284543-how-to-add-a-picture-to-your-post

to order a Will at £1.50

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills

they vary how quick they are ready for download, but can be worth having.

[mmarksx19]

Thanks for the instructions. I tried to attach Henrys birth certificate (Simons/Simeons son) and the headstone which I am doubting is the same Simeon/Simon Marks but am informed I am not authorized - could be the same reason I cannot open other peoples attachments (too few posts I think).

[Caroline]

Michael - could you post again here please ... several times if you like!! - I am trying to explore something about your settings!

Caroline

[mmarksx19]

Thanks Caroline

[mmarksx19]

Gravestone reads (the English bit)

In loving memory of our dear father Simon Marks who passed away 3rd August 1948 aged 92 years.
Deeply mourned by his sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and relatives.

The Simon (Simeon) I am looking far (as far as I know) has one Son and one daughter (one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law) and, at the time of his death would have had no great grandchildren.

[mmarksx19]

The birth certificate for his son (Henry);-

Registration district Leeds North
1902 Birth in the sub-district of north Leeds in the County of Leeds
No. 166
First May 1902 8 Sheepscar Place U.D.
Henry, Boy
Father Son Marks
Mother Amelia Marks formerly Nathan
Occupation of father Tailor (Journeyman)
When registered Thirty first May 1902

[Caroline]

Can you see the images now? I have manually changed your user group as it didn't seem to have changed as it should have done.

[cbcarolyn]

I assume that is the 1948 burial.

There is the death record previously mentioned which is 1947, not sure where this would be in Manchester though

Name: Simon Marks
Death Age: 78
Birth Date: abt 1869
Registration Date: Jan 1947
Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar
Registration District: Manchester
Inferred County: Lancashire
Volume: 10e
Page: 136

using the link that Elaine posted it could be Failsworth burial

http://www.mdcs.org.uk/searchburials.aspx

but that doesn't sit well with the Salford address in 1939

[mmarksx19]

I can now attach the original documents Many thanks!

[Katarzyna]

The birth certificate for his son (Henry);-

Registration district Leeds North
1902 Birth in the sub-district of north Leeds in the County of Leeds
No. 166
First May 1902 8 Sheepscar Place U.D.
Henry, Boy
Father Son Marks
Mother Amelia Marks formerly Nathan
Occupation of father Tailor (Journeyman)
When registered Thirty first May 1902

Son (?) Marks. Not Simon? Who registered the birth.

[GallowayLass]

The cert does say Simon as father. Mother Amelia was informant.

Glad you are up and running attachment wise Michael.

[Katarzyna]

Yes, now the cert has been posted - Michael and I crossed posted

[mmarksx19]

Son (?) Marks. Not Simon? Who registered the birth.

Sorry, my mistake! The birth certificate is now posted as an image so that should be correct.

[mmarksx19]

I presume X for the informant (his mother) signifies she was illiterate?

Michael