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9 Urswick Road, Hackney, Greater London — Local Past

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9 Urswick Road, Hackney, Greater London

This place page was added on 28 July 2026.

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17 May 1893
Marriage
Clare Hopkins · 28 Jul 2026
Marriage of Henry Greaves and Alexandrina Monteith Johnston
Groom
Henry Greaves
Recorded as Harry Greaves
23 years old. Bachelor. Master builder.
45 Church Road
Bride
Alexandrina Monteith Johnston
23 years old. Spinster.
9, Urswick Road, Hackney, Greater London
Date
17 May 1893
Place
South Hackney Presbyterian Church, Hackney, Greater London
Groom's father
Charles James Greaves
Builder
Bride's father
William Mckay Johnston
Silk mercer.
Witnesses
Christina Espie Johnston
Sister of Alexandrina Monteith Johnston
Alfred Robert Greaves
Brother of Henry Greaves
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