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Doris Rose SPENCER nee Yelland

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Brenda

Brenda Report 16 Mar 2010 18:57

Doris Rose Yelland born c1895 Okehampton to John Yelland and Rosina Woof / Wolf. She married James Percy A. SPENCER in 1921 at Okehampton. Thought to have had at least one daughter c1928 - any other descendants?
When / where did Doris and James die? Thankyou.

 Lindsey*

Lindsey* Report 16 Mar 2010 19:03

poss

England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005 about Doris R Spencer
Name: Doris R Spencer
Death Registration Month/Year: 1952
Age at death (estimated): 55
Registration district: Camelford
Inferred County: Cornwall
Volume: 7a
Page: 16

Andrew

Andrew Report 16 Mar 2010 19:09

Appears to be only child

England & Wales, Birth Index: 1916-2005
about Mary M Spencer
Name: Mary M Spencer
Mother's Maiden Surname: Yelland
Date of Registration: Apr May Jun 1926
Registration district: Okehampton
Registration county: Devon/Cornwall/Seilly
Volume Number: 5b



andy

 Lindsey*

Lindsey* Report 16 Mar 2010 19:12

poss

England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005 about James Percy A Spencer
Name: James Percy A Spencer
Birth Date: 7 Feb 1889
Death Registration Month/Year: 1979
Registration district: Okehampton
Inferred County: Devonshire
Volume: 21
Page: 1458

 Lindsey*

Lindsey* Report 16 Mar 2010 19:16

could he have married again ?
Name: James P A Spencer
Spouse Surname: Powlesland
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1967
Registration district: Okehampton
Registration county (inferred): Devon

Marriages Jun 1919 (>99%)
Palmer Thurza A Powlesland Okehampton 5b 1063
Powlesland Arthur J Palmer Okehampton 5b 1063

Brenda

Brenda Report 17 Mar 2010 09:06

Thankyou Lindsey, Joan and Andrew for your help - it is much appreciated.