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The Lee Family

John Lee lived in Frodingham in the 17th century (poss16th century), he was a cabinet maker.

1876 Drowning of my Great Grandfather

I recently visited Goole in search of records of my maternal ancestry. I discovered that my great grand father Bernard Knowles Brook and his 6-yr-old son George from Goole were drowned at Keadby on 9 July 1876. I understand that his wife and probably also my then 1-yr-old grandfather Matthew Moorhouse Brook were nearby on the "Eagle" when the drowning occurred from a small boat from the "Eagle".

I would like to know more about what happened. Is it possible that they were affected by the bore? The records in a Goole newspaper suggest that a strong wind gust overturned the boat at the time when a strong current was running.

Any further information on Bernard Brook and his family and particularly about Matthew Moorhouse Brook would be most welcome.

Bernard Knowles Brook

My grandmother was Lydia Brooks, her father was Bernard Knowles Brook. She lived with my mum and me at Burton Agnes Hall gatehouse until her death in 1949. My mother was Eedna Brook Wilson, born in 1904. Lydia Brook married John Wilson in 1889 I think. I would like to know more about my family and Goole, where they lived and especially about my great-grandfather Bernard Knowles Brook.

Hollidays

High Street 1904
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This picture shows Hollidays livery. I am George Holliday's great grand daughter. My aunt used to talk about where the shop was and while I don't remember it, I do remember her talking about it. It was fascinating to find this picture, which ties in exactly with what she said!

Great Grandad's House

High Street 1904
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My great grandad lived and worked on the right of this photo. I'm not 100\% sure which house but the location fits with census returns and what I've been told. The sign may say his name, I can't make it out clearly enough to be certain.

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