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McGrath's from Oxford - Super sleuths needed!!

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Chris from Kent

Chris from Kent Report 1 Dec 2009 20:34

This is what I know so far from a Oxford Newspaper.
‘Joseph H McGrath 35 of Oxford, England, formally of Quincy, Mass., was one of 68 persons killed March 5 (1973) when two Spanish airliners collided in mid-air over Western France…..
Mr McGrath graduated from Quincy schools and joined the Navy in 1954. He served for 6 years before taking up private residence in England.
He was a Salesman in the real Estate business….
He is survived by his wife Molly Mcgrath and 4 sons all of Oxford; his Mother Beatrice McGrath of 57 Farrington St, Wollaston: two sisters Shirley Gokey of Hull and Beatrice Oldro of West Quincy:’
I would love to be able to trace Molly McGrath and/or her sons. If anyone can help me with any Oxford info I would be really grateful
Thanks a lot
Chris

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 1 Dec 2009 20:50

Possible marriage?

Joseph H McGrath McGrath Apr-May-Jun 1962 Ealing Middlesex
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Molly E McGrath McGrath Apr-May-Jun 1962 Ealing Middlesex

Researching:
London: Faber, Haysey, Spicer ...

Chris from Kent

Chris from Kent Report 1 Dec 2009 22:39

Thanks very much. That looks like a strong possibility - it was his 2nd marriage, the first was at Wandsworth.
Can anyone check voters list etc to see if she is on any of them

Thanks
Chris

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 2 Dec 2009 00:02

Is this his first marriage:-

Name: Joseph H McGrath
Spouse: Jean P. Papworth
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1958
Registration district: Wandsworth
Registration county (inferred): Surrey
Volume Number: 5d
Page Number: 1370

Kath. x

Chris from Kent

Chris from Kent Report 2 Dec 2009 09:49

Yes Kath it is
Thanks!

Chris from Kent

Chris from Kent Report 2 Dec 2009 16:57

Has anyone any idea how I could go about finding Molly or her sons?

Penny

Penny Report 2 Dec 2009 17:05

Have you looked at 192.com/ for electoral roll at the last address?.
Molly might well have remarried, so you need to check marriages
likewise deaths for her.