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FRENCH, John

Alison CookJanuary 6, 2026

b.1864-1912 Birth and childhood John French was born in Brighton in the first quarter of 1864 to Henry & Emma French (nee Brown/Attrill*) and baptised at St. Mary Magdalene, Brighton...

Female Burials Long Grove Asylum

COMPTON, Emma

Roger MillerJuly 30, 2023July 31, 2023

The story of Emma Compton appeared unexceptional at the outset. However, we did uncover a few surprises during our research.

Males

COTTRELL, Edward

Nari FairbanksMarch 18, 2023March 19, 2023

b. 1853 - d. Unknown FOHC Intro This is the story of Edward COTTRELL. This is NOT the Edward Cottrell (b.1890) who was buried aged 54, on 31 March 1944...

Horton Asylum Males

SCAMBLER, Thomas William

Hazel BallanFebruary 25, 2023March 13, 2023

This is the fascinating story or Thomas William Scambler where a detailed court case makes for a good read