How Can I find details about a Hotelier?

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Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 63 Send Message	Helen	Report	12 Jan 2012 12:59
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 63 Send Message	Hi there, I have been researching my mums family and have found that her Grandad, John Charles Matthews was a Hotelier/Brewer in 1917, living at The Railway Hotel in Petersfield, he died in 1917. I have been trying to find his obituary and more info about him. Can anyone please help steer me in the correct direction? Many thanks Helen
Member Since: November 2003 Posts: 16,405 Send Message	patchem	Report	12 Jan 2012 20:18
	The archives of the local paper would be an obvious place to start. Announcement of the funeral, attendance at the funeral, thanks for flowers etc, in the weeks after the death.
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 63 Send Message	Helen	Report	21 Jan 2012 13:15
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 63 Send Message	many thanks. I have searched online and nothing yet. Will join Hampshire FHS :-)
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 26,104 Send Message	Gwyn in Kent	Report	21 Jan 2012 16:59
	Replies on your other thread too. http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards.page/board/genealogy_chat/thread/1289766