John/Jack Raleigh, b.1887
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John/Jack Raleigh, b.1887
Seeking info on my Uncle Jack Raleigh.I know of him up to 1901 Census in Bristol,then they moved to Shropshire,Oakengates (Address Cotswold,Stafford Road),and to various address in Wellington,Madeley.He had a part share in Benthalls Pottery,Broseley,and possibly a small brickworks at Blist's Hill,Ironbridge.He was,at different times Mayor elect of Wellington,a magistrate,a baptist preacher,a Mason,and a bankrupt.Possibly imprisoned for dept.Married with a daughter?.Emigrated to Australia about 1950's.First wife died? He married again,dau of a State Governor of Aus ,Surname Raison. Last heard of when he sent a card to someone in Madeley,in 1987,when he was 100.Really grateful for any info at all.