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Title: Mary Eliza Pinsent/ Torbay
Post by: Sarah Rogers on July 28, 2012, 12:35:55 PM
Hi All, do any of you live in Torbay, and would be happy to do a bit of research for me please?
I am researching the above Nurse, and have her death certificate for 1960 in Torbay, she worked in London until about 1933 and i would like to find more about her life after nursing , epsecially a photograph etc. I have done a lot of reserach and found didtant descendats of her sisters, but they didnt even know she existed!
many thanks, Lizzie
Title: Re: Mary Eliza Pinsent/ Torbay
Post by: wilfb on July 28, 2012, 02:16:58 PM
Hello Lizzie.

Have you seen this?:-

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/silver-enamel-london-hospital-nursing-238649730

Will.
Title: Re: Mary Eliza Pinsent/ Torbay
Post by: Sarah Rogers on August 03, 2012, 09:52:57 AM
Thanks Will, that link is useful.
I have managed to find a living (in law) relative of this lady who does have a photo..may take a while ti find, her deceased husbands aunt nd was known as May!..not sure where her medals have gone. any more help gratefully recieved, Lizzie
Title: Re: Mary Eliza Pinsent/ Torbay
Post by: wilfb on August 03, 2012, 11:04:48 AM
Hi.

The thrill of the chase! Be careful - it can wear one down. But finding a living relative is like finding gold. I just wish that I had seen the badge go on auction.... Spilt milk. And where is the badge now? And what was it sold for? these things I would seriously like to know....

Will.