As John CRIMES died in October 1914, Dorothy born in December 1915 cannot be his child. The situation is clarified by the newspaper report of Dorothy's mother Fanny's neglect, which states that the third child was illegitimate.
In the 1921 England Census Dorothy was living with her mother and stepfather James BEATTY, and was declared to have the surname Beatty.
In 1921 Dorothy was attending school 'Whole Time'.
Dorothy appears in the 1939 Register living at 112 Brook St., Chester (b.23Dec1915) but NOT with her husband Frederick Raymond COLLEY. She is with her son
Anthony F COLLEY b.14Apr1935 (Births Index confirms mother's name CRIMES) and one other redacted.
The 2000 death record is compelling, despite being in the name 'Dorothy Mary Colley' as it gives exact date of birth which matches the 1939 Register. |
