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Thanks Pat I knew I had seen it somewhere, but lost it (in more ways than one)
BA

Here is her Probate which seems to answer the question of the identity of Mrs JONES, who was her sister.

Having read the 34 pages of witness statements I found the last 6 were of Police enquiries surrounding this lady. In precis it confirms her as previously being resident in Wsm where she lived with her brother after her parents death. Her brother inherited  "a small amount of money" from father which he invested in property. Louisa advancing him £100 to avoid a mortgage. She was engaged to a "worthy young man" and the marriage was only postponed until the year of mourning was observed. Unfortunately her young man died during this period. She arrived in Montreal in 1874 as a domestic servant and moved to Ottawa. Her health deteriorated and she entered Protestant Charitable Institution. When her health improved she became a nurse in Toronto then a servant in good families. She became melancholic regarding the death of her brother and sister in law of whom she was very fond. A Mrs Jones from Wsm requested she return home as Mrs Jones wished to alter her will in her favour. However her mental health as well as physical deteriorated, she having been found crying over the photo of her lover. She was known to have purchased tickets for return home but she became weak after not eating well and subsequently died.

Who was the young man. What influence did Mrs Jones have and why?

Any thoughts?

Have you looked for Sally on Facebook, Pat?

You've inspired me to have another try at finding reports of my parents' divorce.  My mum gave me a few bits and pieces (letters and the decree) but I'm interested to see how it would have been portrayed in the press in 1954.

many thanks

Jenny

Have you looked at the list of documents pertaining to Winscombe which are at the Somerset Archives?  Apart from the Church Registers there are the Accounts of the Overseers of the Poor which list not only those receiving aid but also the rate payers of the district. https://somerset-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/D/P/winsc/13