And I only found out this week Buffy is short for Elizabeth
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I enjoy reading his books for the local content, but I certainly would not consider them reference guides to the subjects.His stories are like Chineese whispers, having passed by word of mouth down the years they are far removed from the original tale.....but still entertaining.
If he is still writing in 50 years time he will have the August riots down as a city paralized and trembling in terror as gangs of armed thugs roam the city at will.:shock:
I believe 'Buffy' was the Queen Mother's nickname......... not sure if she was a Vampire Slayer?!:noid:
Well, you learn something new every day ! :)
Footnotes/updates have now been added to the Wallace page on my site after the most recent discussions and findings on here.
The crux of it is though, whilst she was alive, it is supposed that William knew nothing of this age deception and could his finding out about it have been a cause for murder? I'm not sure even in death whether the funeral directors need to know such things in detail, only what you tell them. However, the registrar making out the death certificate may look up the records. Perhaps someone might know for sure.
I'm pretty sure the funeral services did not check up on the information regarding Julia's correct age. The police didn't even do it during their investigations either.
I am sure if Julia's accurate age would have come to light the police would have used it: a) As a possible (but tenuous) motive - difference in age, and b) It could also throw doubts on Wallace's character - being party to lying and of a fraudulent nature (it could be argued that he didn't know Julia's actual age but I think he did)
I feel the age discrepancy is not relevant. Even today some men and women keep their true ages from their partners, and in a lot of cases it only comes to light after their death, and as for a motive for murder from all accounts they had a stable amicable marriage, and what gain would Wallace have from her death, particularly as during any investigation her true age would then come to light.The other thing to remember is that as "Victorians" large age difference between married couples was not unusual.