Joseph William Henry appears to have repeated his marriage on 23 November 1909 at St. Werburgh Catholic Church, Chester, possibly following conversion to the Catholic faith. Joseph William Henry appears to have enlisted for war service in 1914 but was "Discharged". A FindMyPast Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards record for "Joseph Crimes", who served in WWI as Private in several regiments (Service Numbers: 796, 3322, 201564, 559865, WR/194816) may relate to this Joseph, but the connection is not otherwise proven. In 1921 Joseph William Henry was employed by Walker-Parker Lead Works of Chester. From The Cheshire Observer of 28 March 1959: "GOLDEN WEDDING CRIMES-HOPKINS - On the 27th March 1909 at St. Werburgh's Church, married by Canon Hayes, Mary Ann Hopkins to Joseph Crimes - 35, Steven-street, Chester." The 1964 death record is chosen based on age and location, though the death and burial records do not give the full name. From The Cheshire Observer of 12 June 1964: "DEATHS - CRIMES - On 5th June 1964, at 29 Maple Grove, Hoole, Chester, Joseph, the beloved husband of Mary Ann Crimes. Aged 78 years - R.I.P." From The Cheshire Observer of 12 June 1964: "MR. J. CRIMES The funeral of Mr. Joseph Crimes, of 29 Maple-grove, Hoole, took place on Tuesday when requiem mass at St. Werburgh's Catholic Church was ?ed by Father Murphy. The interment followed in Chester Cemetery. ..." From The Cheshire Observer of 27 August 1976: "BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCES - CRIMES Joe - Treasured birthday memories of our dearest dad, 30th August, and our dear sister-in-law Nell, 16th August. - Loved and remembered always, Mary, Peter, Etty, Johnny, Nelly, Mike, Bertha, Flo, Joe and family." |