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I am trying to find John Collin Spence born c1878 in London, UK. In 1911 aged 33 his occupation was that of a Linotype Operator in London. I am afraid this is the only info I have of him - only that he had a daughter born 11 May 1899 in Erith, London. She was called Elizabeth Meldrum Spence and she married Donald Frazer on 4 June 1938 at Kensington Temple, London. She died in Leeds, W Yorkshire on 10 November 1971. There were no children from this marriage. I do not know her mother's name, but have searched in variations such as Meldrum, thinking this could have been her mother's maiden name, but I do not know if this is right. Any help would be gratefully received as I have been looking for John Collin Spence for what seems ages now. Thank you for your help.
Julie

Seems she was birn in Ire


Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958

Name: Elizabeth Meldrum Spence
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1899
Registration district: Dublin North
Birth Country: Ireland
Volume: 2
Page: 442
FHL Film Number: 101067

1901 census
Residents of a house 15 in Northbrook Avenue (North Dock, Dublin)


Spence Hannah Meldrum 25 Female Daughter in Law Irish Church Scotland - Read and write - Married -
Spence Elizabeth Meldrum 1 Female Grand Daughter - Dublin - - - - -
Spence John Collins 57 Male Head of Family Irish Church Scotland Printer, Compostter Read and write - Married -
Spence James Watt 23 Male Son Irish Church Scotland Printer, Compositor Read and write - Not Married -
Spence John Collins 25 Male Son Irish Church


http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/

The census says that they are all (except for Eliz) born Scotland

1932

London, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1965

Name: Isabella Rhind Spence
Year: 1932
County or Borough: Barnet
Ward or Division/Constituency: Hendon
Street Address: 27 Ada


living at 27 Cumbrian Gardens, Hendon with Annie Hardie Spence, Elizabeth Meldrum Spence and John Collins Spence

England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
about John Collins Spence
Name: John Collins Spence
Probate Date: 29 Apr 1954
Death Date: 8 Mar 1954
Death Place: London, England
Registry: London, England

of 27 Cambrian Fardens, Cricklewood
to John Henry Spence (GPO Exchange engineer)
Effects £2412 3s 3d




Andy

British Postal Service Appointment Books, 1737-1969
about John H Spence
Name: John H Spence
Date Appointed: Jan 1942
Place Appointed: LTR Centre

Andy

Hi Choccy

Thank you for this info, does it say what relation the other people are to Elizabeth.

Regards
Julie

England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966

Name: Isabella Rhind Spence
Probate Date: 28 Aug 1939
Death Date: 22 Jun 1939
Death Place: London, England
Registry: London, England

of 27 Cumbrian Gardens, Hendon
wife of John Collins Spence
died at Buchanan Hospital, Hastings
Probate to John Collins Spence, linotype operator

£139 14s 0d

Thank you Andy, this is fantastic all this info after yonks of searching.

Best regards
Julie

Hi all, I have to logoff now, but will be back tomorrow. Sorry to leave just now. Thank you all so much.

Grateful thanks
Julie

His father dies in Ireland

Ireland, Civil Registration Deaths Index, 1864-1958
Name: John Collins Spence
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1844
Date of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar 1904
Death Age: 60
Registration district: Dublin North
Death Country: Ireland
Volume: 2
Page: 422
FHL Film Number: 101602


I cant see the 1911 census for his son, can you post it please

Hi Gins, thank you for this added info, very much appreciated. Thank you everyone.

Julie