40 names that could unlock a long lost fortune
FAMILIES and relatives in northern Lincolnshire could be sitting on a small fortune in inheritance without even knowing it as there are currently 40 unclaimed estates related to this area.
In a list compiled by the Government, there are almost 7,500 unclaimed estates across the UK, with 40 of them awaiting a claimant in Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Scunthorpe and Louth. When people die without making a will, they leave behind everything they owned – including money, property, businesses and cars.
If these are left unclaimed the items and finance can disappear into government accounts.
The value of each estate hasn’t been published in the official government documents, but if you recognise any of the names on the list it may be worth following up to see what you’re entitled to.
Who is entitled to collect an unclaimed estate?
If a person dies without leaving a will the following people are entitled to claim the estate:
■ Husband, wife or civil partner
■ Children, grandchildren, grandchildren and so on
■ Mother or father
■ Brothers or sisters who share both the same mother and father, or their children (nieces and nephews)
■ Half brothers or sisters or their children
■ Uncles and aunts or their children (first cousins or their descendants)
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The unclaimed estates in northern Lincolnshire:
First names and surnames have been provided (with maiden names where relevant) as well as the date and place of death, followed by the date and place of birth where available. ■ Svend Aage Lauridsen / 21 February 1994, Grimsby ■ Mabel Sainsbury (Jones) / 21 September 2008, Grimsby/ 22 June 1919, Wales ■ John Dunne / 4 August 1996, Grimsby ■ Alexander Hugh Methieson / 19 April 1994, Grimsby, / 28 March 1919, Britain ■ John Denis Fox / 29 September 1997 / 3 November 1935, Grimsby
■ John Gordon Storey / 21 July 2018, Grimsby / 16 December 1945, Lincolnshire
■ Brian Dixon (Dixin) Watkinson / 9 January 2005, Grimsby
■ Bridget Waller / 9 June 2002, Grimsby / 4 August 1936
■ Henry Seymour Bramley / 30 December 2006, Grimsby / 29 May 1924, Cardiff
■ Elizabeth (Betty) O’Connor / 4 March 1996, Grimsby
■ Robert James Bailey / 15 November 2018, Grimsby / 24 March 1940, England
■ Kaj Erik Christensen / 30 December 2001, Grimsby
■ John Trevor Hall / 17 February 2017, Grimsby / 24 April 1954, Grimsby
■ Paul Harrison / 3 January 2013, Grimsby / 10 May 1957, Grimsby
■ Ghulam Mohammed / 5 August 2015, Grimsby / 01 January 1911, Pakistan
■ John (Jack) O’Leary / 3 December 2002, Grimsby / 3 June 1920, Ireland
■ David John Pearce / 16 February 1998, Cleethorpes / 2 September 1911, Lambeth
■ Jean Ann Barber / 25 November 2012, Cleethorpes / 2 July 1939, Grimsby
■ George Charles Geddes / 12 December 1992, Scunthorpe / 9 February 1909, Wandsworth
■ Matthew Hyslop / 6 February 1995, Scunthorpe / 8 June 1929, Scunthorpe ■ Adam Piotr Mackus / 24 November 1991, Scunthorpe
■ Ksenia Rozycka / 30 July 1994, Scunthorpe / 18 January 1907, Czechoslovakia (Czechia)
■ Desmond Lloyd Davies / 10 January 1995
■ Joseph Bunna / 12 June 2001, Scunthorpe / 3 October 1928, Austria ■ Jan Kozeilski / 21 May 1994, Scunthorpe
■ Marjorie Sandra Martin / 9 March 2000, Scunthorpe / 30 September 1922, England
■ Daniel James Peacock / 22 November 2008, Scunthorpe / 12 February 1937, Glasgow
■ Joseph Portess / 13 May 2020, Scunthorpe / 17 July 1962, Sheffield
■ Thomas Roche / 24 October 2007, Scunthorpe / 2 July 1932, Knock Eire
■ Barry Whiting / 3 January 2009, Scunthorpe / 20 September 1943, Birmingham
■ Martin Crowe / 21 January 1995, Scunthorpe / 2 October 1920, Scunthorpe
■ Christine Winifred Margaret Broadhurst / 20 march 2000, Louth / 14 October 1926, Lincolnshire
■ Joyce Guest / 19 July 2010, Louth / 26 February 1941, Deepcar
■ Doris Lilian Kingcombe /4 June 2009, Louth / 20 March 1923, Leavesden
■ George Henry Prior / 30 March 1994, Louth
■ Edward James Carter / 25 December 2008, Lowestoft / 13 June 1942, Cleethorpes
■ Basil John Porter / 08 August 2000, Barrow-upon-Humber / 7 February 1916, Grimsby
■ Joan Barbara Schofield / 22 August 1996, Lincoln / 7 December 1922, Grimsby
■ Russel Mackenzie Keal / 25 September 2012, Gainsborough / 7 June 1944, Louth
■ Shaun Jeoffrey Burton / 13 December 1991, Sheffield / 15 December 1970, Scunthorpe
For more information on the estates and how to make a claim you can visit the government website.
TWO swimmers have been braving Cleethorpes’ cold waters to take on the English Channel Virtual Challenge. Fiona Hunter and Leah Pullen have been carrying out “short and tough” swims in Cleethorpes to rack up miles and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
They want to ensure “cancer does not become the forgotten ‘c’ word during the coronavirus pandemic”.
The English Channel Virtual Challenge takes you 21-miles across the width of the English Channel between England and France – but it can be done by swimming in any body of water.
As swimming pools have closed amid the third lockdown, Fiona and Leah decided to put their miles in at Cleethorpes, thanks to the support of the RLNI.
Fiona said: “Leah and I both know people who are currently undergoing cancer treatment and during these challenging times alone recognise how tough that must be. We wanted to turn a negative situation into a positive one and give something back.
“I imagine having to deal with cancer on top of Covid must be an anxious time for many people.
“But Macmillan are still there at the end of the phone to help those that need it the most and offer a wealth of support and advice whether it be about coronavirus, cancer treatment or financial concerns.”
Fiona sadly lost her dad to prostate cancer when she was just 20 years old but says his memory lives on through her company’s name.
Director of Peter Hogarth & Sons Ltd, Fiona said: “I was first affected by cancer from a young age when my dad fought a long battle with prostate cancer. Fortunately cancer treatments have advanced since then and the prognosis for many people is far better than it was back then.
“Cancer has also affected other members of my family and still does. Supporting Macmillan for me does not take much thinking about. I think of my dad every day as his memory lives on through our company name and I’m proud and very fortunate to have that.” Leah’s family has a history with breast cancer and she has had her own scare through the years. Sadly, she has lost close friends to cancer too.
She said: “It is something that has had a first-hand impact on me over the years.
“One of my closest friends was recently diagnosed and as soon as Fiona put the idea to me I knew straight away there was only one answer. “To have to endure the prognosis of cancer and the battles that it carries, must be the toughest thing in the world to contend with, at any time, let alone in the middle of a pandemic.” Peter Hogarth & Sons Ltd is a member of the Jangro Network of Distributors, who pledged to raise £100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
They are currently just short of £90,000 – but it is hoped Fiona and Leah’s 21-mile challenge can help them to secure even more donations. Fiona and Leah, both members of Cleethorpes Tri Club, set up a Just Giving page and have so far raised more than £2,500 after setting a £500 target. Fiona added: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the support and well wishes for our challenge.”
The duo have also thanked the RNLI for their on-going support and guidance throughout their challenge. Fiona said: “Due to current government restrictions and the closure of swimming pools all our swims will take place at our local seaside town of Cleethorpes.
“Leah checked in with the local RNLI to tell them our intentions of swimming at Cleethorpes and why. They wished us well with our swims and gave us lots of advice on how to stay safe. “Cold water sea swimming this time of year is not to be taken lightly and has its dangers, but we agreed to take things steady, build up our time in the water and wear the correct kit.”