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My Grandfather Joseph Ede Waller was born in Luton on 30th July 1839. He died suddenly on May 2nd 1877 at Chefoo. (See N.C. Herald May 12th 1877). As far as I can ascertain his father Thomas Waller was a Straw Plaiter by trade; and used to make straw hats and baskets etc. His mother was Jane Waller (nee Ede). Thomas Waller must have sent his son Joseph to China where the best straw could be obtained. It is unknown when he arrived in China but it may be shortly before the first entry in his log 1870. |
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