Henry Rothwell appeared in the 1871 census, but by the time the 1881 census rolled around, he was nowhere to be found. His wife was listed, but Henry was conspicuously absent. Naturally, I assumed that he had passed away sometime before 1881. However, finding the correct death record proved to be more challenging than I had anticipated.
The name Henry Rothwell is not particularly uncommon, and I struggled to locate a death record that matched both his age and the likely death location of Blackburn, Lancashire. After an exhaustive search, I finally stumbled upon a death record from Blackpool, Lancashire that seemed to fit the bill. Given that Blackpool was a popular vacation destination, it was entirely possible that Henry had been visiting the area at the time of his death. Intrigued, I decided to order the death certificate from the General Register Office (GRO) to see if it held any clues.
When the death certificate arrived, it revealed that Henry Rothwell had indeed died at a hotel in Blackpool. At first glance, everything seemed to fall into place. However, as I delved deeper into the records, I discovered that there was more than one Henry Rothwell in the area of Blackburn, and both were married to women named Alice. This revelation complicated matters significantly and forced me to re-examine my assumptions about Henry's family and what I know about them.
As I continue to investigate, I'm uncovering new mysteries that require further exploration. The tangled web of historical records and similar names has made it difficult to draw definitive conclusions. Nevertheless, I remain determined to piece together the story of Henry Rothwell and his family.
Stay tuned for future blog posts as I dive deeper into this intriguing case and work to unravel the secrets of my ancestors.
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