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W DARNELL, SOHAM

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Brenda

Brenda Report 25 Jun 2011 08:05

My great grandfather, William Bullman Darnell, born 1856, lived at East Fen, Soham, Cambs. 1901 census describes him as a horse keeper on farm. I have photos which show he has a hook in place of his left hand, earliest photo about 1934. Does anyone in Soham have access to newspapers which may give details of any accident he may have been involved in, and which farm he was employed?. Thanks. Brenda.

K

K Report 25 Jun 2011 08:11

Try this link http://homepage.ntlworld.com/s.walker10/soham%20chronicle%201879-1890.htm

10th April 1885

William Darnell, was feeding a chaff machine on his farm last Monday when his left hand was caught in the machine and was so badly lacerated, he was conveyed to Addenbrookes Hospital where the injured limb was amputated above the wrist.

Researching:
Anstee/Bucks; Russell/London; Durose; Pease/North Yorks; Kelly/IoM

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 25 Jun 2011 08:12

1911 in case you need it
DARNELL, William Bullman Head Widower M 56 1855 Labourer Farm Cambridgeshire Soham VIEW
DARNELL, William Edwin Son Single M 24 1887 Labourer Farm Cambridgeshire Soham VIEW
DARNELL, Emma Daughter Single F 19 1892 House - Keeper Domestic Cambridgeshire Soham VIEW
DARNELL, Frederick Son Single M 16 1895 Errand Boy Furniture Dealer's Cambridgeshire Soham VIEW
DARNELL, Daisy May Daughter F 11 1900 School Cambridgeshire Soham VIEW
DARNELL, John William Grandson M 2 1909 Cambridgeshire Soham VIEW

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RG number:
RG14 Piece:
9203 Reference:
RG14PN9203 RG78PN491 RD183 SD4 ED9 SN209

Registration District:
Newmarket Sub District:
Soham Enumeration District:
9 Parish:
Soham

Address:
Green Hills Soham

Researching:
PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

Brenda

Brenda Report 25 Jun 2011 08:19

Thanks K. You have solved a long standing mystery. Many thanks - Brenda.