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Notes for John Charles PERKIN

While unmarried, age 19, living in Palmerston Street (part of which was previously Great High Street), a plumber and painter.

At birth of first child lived in Defiance Street, also known as Defiance Brow and now Queen Street.

Became a master sign writer working for Hamsons of Shrigley Road.

Thought to have broken a leg while playing football which led to his death.

Macclesfield Courier: Mr J C Perkin, son of Mr John Perkin, landlord of the Meridian Inn, died on Sunday from pleurisy, after only a few weeks illness. He was 34 [sic] years of age, and was one of the first bell ringers of St John's Church. Great respect was shown by the neighbours at his funeral on Wednesday, and muffled peals were rung during the day by the ringers. The deceased leaves a wife and three children. [2]

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Person record last updated: 23 June 2023

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