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If anyone has access to BMD, I would be greatful l if they could have look for a relative who appears to have died in the mid 60's.

The name would be Margaret Pennington and address would be Garsdale Ave , Reedley.

I seem to have had a complete memory lapse about this one OK I know it's an age thing but if I can prove to myself I was elsewhere at the time it will explain the gap in my memory bank. Thanks

Hi Hannah, the bmd info doesn't give address. Looking for Margaret Pennington between 1950 and 1970 reveals no result for Burnley/Pendle - the district I'd expect it to be under.

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Thanks Mel, never mind, I did a big clear out in the attic and found phot'os and it was a case of. oh that's???er, um. the face looks familiar but

which lot is she related to. At least I managed to remember her husband was called John and he lectured at Burnley college in the 30's, but I am doomed to wondering who the lady is , love this family history sometimes!!!

Hi Hannah,

Reedley came under Nelson Registration District at that time. There are the following deaths all registered Nelson:

Margaret Pennington born 9th June, 1891 died December Qtr.1972 Volume 10e page 1368

Maggie Pennington aged 72 December Qtr 1965 Volume 10e page 553.

or there is a Florence M Pennington in December Qtr 1964 aged 76.

Mo

Oh Mo, you have saved me yet again, yes she was always called Maggie but I assumed it was Margaret ( when will I learn)?

This fits together now, I was at college so I can close that chapter.

I had better ignore the old photo's in future as I burrow through the stuff in the attic, I didn't realise so much time had gone by or that I clearly was not paying a lot of attention

Thanks so much.

Nice one Mo! I took the search too literally!

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