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I note that in 1915 - three years after his death - he is stated to have changed his surname by deed poll. Check, sure this is an error.Cloptonson (talk) 13:51, 25 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]
I also found it unlikely, but the source states it this way. Perhaps the death date is wrong? It does not seem to be referenced. Samsara17:16, 25 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]