The Widow's Penny

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Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 1,241 Send Message	Wildgoose	Report	31 Jul 2009 16:34
	I had heard that it was also known as the Dead Man's Penny. Janet
	Researching: Northampton/Blisworth Northants/Hinderclay Suffolk
Member Since: March 2005 Posts: 11,773 Send Message	MrDaff	Report	31 Jul 2009 15:33
	Hiya Peggy... it was given to the next of kin... or the person designated by the soldier to receive a part of his wages. This was usually the mother of a single man.... and so many were just boys, not even old enough to vote, or marry without permission from parents!! Love Daff xxxxx
Member Since: April 2005 Posts: 1,817 Send Message	Cheshiremaid	Report	31 Jul 2009 15:29
Member Since: April 2005 Posts: 1,817 Send Message	Hi Peggy If you google "dead man's penny" you will find the information you need. Linda
Member Since: August 2003 Posts: 13,033 Send Message	**JulieAnn*.sprinkling fairydust*	Report	31 Jul 2009 15:20
	maybe it was his mams, just a thought opps sorry you said that lol
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 25 Send Message	Peggy	Report	31 Jul 2009 15:12
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 25 Send Message	I saw on 'Who Do You Think You Are' that the large commemorative penny was given to widow's of the 1st World War. I have a 'penny ' of my Uncle's I believe was given to his mother as as far as I know he was not married. Does anyone know if this is a fact.