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Section P Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PA PA2 William Thomas Edging, north (on 1 line): (1854-1922) ...... MEMORY OF WILLIAM THOMAS, WHO PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 21ST 1922, AGED 68 YEARS. Elizabeth Jane Thomas (1853-1941)
Edging.
The death of William Thomas, aged 68, was registered 1922/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1923: THOMAS William of 1 Forefield-terrace Lyncombe Hill Bath died 21 November 1922 Probate London 11 January to Elizabeth Jane Thomas widow Ethel Hughes (wife of Ernest William Hughes) Mabel Thomas spinster and Lily Annie Thomas spinster. Effects £815 16s. 7d.
The death of Elizabeth J Thomas, aged 87, was registered 1941/Q2 Bath. PA6 Albert Cooke (1880- Edging, north (on 1 line): 1914) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALBERT COOKE WHO DIED 29TH APRIL 1914. AGED 33 YEARS. Laura Kate Cooke (1908-1933) Edging, east (on 1 line): ALSO LAURA KATE COOKE, 2ND DAUGHTER PASSED AWAY MAY 28TH 1933 AGED 24. Harriet Rose Harlock THY WILL BE DONE.
(1866-1948) Edging, two vases, a grey rectangular plaque and a marble plaque. Edging, west (on 1 line): TH Double-width plot. Frederick Charles HARRIET ROSE, WIDOW OF FREDERICK CHARLES HARLOCK DIED APRIL 19 1948 Harlock (1865-1896) AGED 81 The marriage of Harriet Rose Cooke to Frederick Charles Harlock at St Edging, east: TH Mark’s, Lyncombe, Bath was registered 1895/Q4 Bath. Alfred James Cooke ALFRED JAMES ENTERED INTO REST JULY 29 1960 AGED 89. (1871-1960) The death of Frederick Charles Harlock, aged 31, was registered Rectangular plaque: 1896/Q3 Bath. Beatrice Sheppard ALSO BEATRICE SHEPPARD TH (1911-1970) WHO PASSED AWAY 11 SEPTEMBER 1970 In the 1911 census at 1 North Parade Buildings, Bath: Jane Cooke, AGED 59 YEARS. aged 72, widow, shop keeper: grocery – own account, born at Bath, Christine Violet Cooke and Harriet Rose Harlock, aged 44, widow, daughter, furrier – own (1906-2001) Marble plaque: account, born at Bath. CHRISTINE V. COOKE 1906-2001 Draft P-1 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
Plot Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Christine Violet Cooke, born on 25 Dec 1906, was registered 2001/Jul Isle of Wight. PA8 Frederick George Ford (1874-1921) Plaque: Esther Margaret Ford ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY (1895-1926) OF HETTIE, THEIR DAUGHTER WHO DIED FEB. 24TH 1926
AGED 30 YEARS. Edging and a plaque in the form of a scroll. Most the edging is overgrown by turf.
The birth of Frederick George Ford was registered 1874/Q1 Chippenham.
The marriage of Frederick George Ford to Kate Ball was registered 1895/Q2 Chippenham.
The birth of Esther Margaret Ford was registered 1895/Q4 Chippenham.
In the 1911 census at 4 Niass Place, Bath: Frederick Ford, aged 37, ganger G W Rly Co, born at Box (Wilts), wife Kate, aged 37, married 16 years 5 children of which 4 then living, born at Wells (Som), and children: Esther, aged 15, tailoress vest making, born at Box, Arthur, aged 14, errand boy corset makers, born at Box, Harold, aged 12, born at Box, and Sidney, aged 5, born at Bath.
The death of Frederick G Ford, aged 47, was registered 1921/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1921: FORD Frederick George of 17 Westmoreland-street Bath died 5 March 1921 Administration London 23 April to Arthur Ernest Ford engineer’s fitter. Effects £478.
The death of Esther M Ford, aged 30, was registered 1926/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1926: FORD Esther Margaret of 17 Westmoreland-street Bath spinster died 23 February 1926 Probate Bristol 20 March to Alfred Hulbert carpenter and Emily Hulbert (wife of the said Alfred Hulbert). Effects £693 4s. 7d.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PA9 Elizabeth Jane West Edging, south: (1868-1920) ...... MEMORY ELIZABETH JANE WEST ......
Robert West (1864- Edging, north (on 1 line): 1933) ALSO OF HER HUSBAND ROBERT WEST WHO DIED 26TH JANUARY 1933, AGED 68 YEARS.
Edging.
The death of Elizabeth J West, aged 52, was registered 1920/Q4 Bath.
The death of Robert West, aged 68, was registered 1933/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1933: WEST Robert of 14 Hawthorne-grove Combe Down Bath died 26 January 1933 Probate Bristol 17 March to Ethel Jane Latcham (wife of Sidney George Latcham). Effects £408 9s. 4d. PA10 Edwin Stevens (1838- Edging, south: 1917) MY DEAR HUSBAND EDWIN STEVENS WHO FELL ASLEEP JUNE 1ST 1917, AGED 78.
Helen Elizabeth Edging, north (on 1 line): Stevens (1867-1935) ALSO HELEN ELIZABETH STEVENS, HIS BELOVED WIFE, AT REST FROM SUFFERING DIED SEPT. 17TH 1935, AGED 68 YEARS.
Edging.
The marriage of Edwin Stevens to Helen Elizabeth Collins at Christchurch, Walcot, Bath was registered 1906/Q3 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 8 Edward Street, Bath: Edward (sic) Stevens, aged 71, joiner, born near Taunton (Som), wife Helen E, aged 44, married 4 years no children, lodging house keeper – own account, born at Bath, John W Collins, aged 46, single, brother, cabinet maker, born at Bath, and three visitors.
The death of Edwin Stevens, aged 78, was registered 1917/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1917: STEVENS Edwin of 8 Edward-street Bathwick Bath carpenter and joiner died 1 June 1917 Probate Bristol 28 June to Helen Elizabeth Stevens widow. Effects £510 11s.
The death of Helen E Stevens, aged 68, was registered 1935/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1935: STEVENS Helen Elizabeth of 3 Cleveland-row Bathwick Bath widow died 17 September 1935 Draft P-3 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Probate Bristol 24 October to John William Collins retired cabinet maker and Edwin Horatio Herschell King solicitor. Effects £3028 5s. 6d. PA11 Rose Annie Walter Edging, south (on 1 line): (1888-1914) In Loving Memory of ROSIE WALTER, WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY JULY 15. 1914. AGED 26. Edward George Walter (1856-1935) Edging, east: HER MEMORY EVER DEAR Martha Walter (1859-
1953) Edging, north (on 1 line): Edging, two plaques in the form of an open book, a plaque that was And of A DEVOTED HUSBAND AND FATHER EDWARD GEORGE WALTER WHO the base for a vase and two vases. William George Walter PASSED AWAY JUNE 11. 1935 AGED 79. (1891-1956) The birth of Annie Rose Walter was registered 1888/Q Bath, mother’s Plaque: maiden name: Sheppard. Ernest William Walter The birth of Henry Valentine Walter was registered 1898/Q1 Bath, (1882-1948) IN mother’s maiden name: Sheppard. LOVING MEMORY OF MOTHER MEMORIES MARTHA WALTER WE ARE PROUD In the 1911 census at 8 Northgate Buildings, Bath: Edward George WHO PASSED TO CHERISH Walter, aged 55, wardrobe dealer, born at Langford (Som), wife PEACEFULLY AWAY Martha, aged 53, married 33 years 11 children of which 8 then living, NOVEMBER 10TH born at Glastonbury (Som), and children: Martha, aged 24, born at 1953 Bath, Rose, aged 22, draper’s assistant, born at Bath, and Henry, aged AGED 94 YEARS 13, born at Bath.
Plaque: The death of Rose A Walter, aged 26, was registered 1914/Q3 Bath.
SACRED THE The death of Edward G Walter, aged 78, was registered 1935/Q3 TO THE MEMORY BELOVED HUSBAND Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1935: WALTER Edward OF OF WILLIAM MARGARET George of 2 Percy-place Kensington Bath died 11 June 1935 Probate GEORGE WALTER AND DEAR FRIEND Bristol 20 September to Martha Walter widow, Effects £1346 6s. 6d. WHO PASSED AWAY OF JUNE 5TH 1956 JOCKY The death of Martha Walter, aged 94, was registered 1953/Q4 Bath. AGED 64 YEARS From the National Probate Calendar 1954: WALTER Martha of 2 Percy- place Kensington Bath widow died 10 November 1953 at 33 Plaque: Coronation-avenue Bath Probate Bristol 18 January to William George IN EVER LOVING Walter electrical engineer Henry Valentine Walter storekeeper and MEMORY OF MY Helen Brimson (wife of Albert Charles Brimson). Eff[e]cts £1547 15s. DEAREST HUSBAND ERNEST WILLIAM The death of Ernest W Walter, aged 66, was registered 1948/Q3 Bath. WALTER PASSED AWAY The death of William G Walter, aged 64, was registered 1956/Q2 Draft P-4
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes 30TH JUNE 1948. Bath. From the National Probate Calendar: WALTER William George of AGED 66. Egerton Wellsway Keynsham Somersetshire died 5 June 1956 at SADLY MISSED BY Cranhill Nursing Home Weston-road Bath Probate Bristol 17 December NAN, CHILDREN to Edward George Walter company director and Norman Henry Shore GRANDCHILDREN incorporated accountant. Effects £33911 4s. 8d. R·I·P According to the survey carried out in the 1980s there was also a memorial to Margaret Borphwick Walter.
The death of Margaret B Walter, aged 68, was registered 1958/Q1 Bathavon. From the National Probate Calendar 1958: WALTER Margaret Borthwick of Egerton Wellsway Keynsham Somersetshire widow died 20 march 1958 Probate Bristol 15 October to Albert Charles Brimson retired house furnisher John MaCallum Redpath market gardener and Edward George Walter company secretary. Effects £22663 8s. 1d. PA12 Helena Mary Mauro TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF (1865-1929) HELENA MARY MAURO DAUGHTER OF Aaron Charles AARON AND MARY HAPPERFIELD Happerfield (1837- DIED SEP. 14. 1929, AGED 64. 1896) UNTIL THE DAY BREAK AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY.
Mary Ann Happerfield A Celtic cross on a plinth and edging, all in rough granite. A vase in (1838-1912) the form of a bowl.
The birth of Helena Mary Happerfield was registered 1865/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Pocock.
The marriage of Helena Mary Happerfield to Gabriele Francesco Oreste Mauro at St James, Bath was registered 1892/Q3 Bath.
The birth of Osvaldo Oreste G Mauro was registered 1894/Q2 Barton R.
In the 1901 census at 57 Callcott Road, Willesden (Middx): Oreste G F Mauro, aged 40, Italian Protestant pastor, born in Italy, wife Helena M, aged 34, born at Bath, son Osvaldo, aged 7, born at Bristol, and a servant.
The death of Helena M Mauro, aged 64, was registered 1929/Q3 Kensington. From the National Probate Calendar 1929: MAURO Helena Mary of 59 Elgin-crescent North Kensington Middlesex (wife of Areste
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Gabriele Francesco Mauro) died 14 September 1929 Probate London 23 November to Laura Annie Happerfield spinster. Effects £4838 9s. 3d.
From the National Probate Calendar 1953: MAURO Gabriele Francesco Oreste of Passillipo Naples Italy died 9 October 1941 Administration (with Will) (limited) London 14 May to Arnold Lee solicitor attorney of Edythe Mauro. Effects £12217 14s. 10d. in England.
From the National Probate Calendar 1953: MAURO Oswald Golie of Tulsa county Tulsa Oklahoma U.S.A. died 3 December 1949 Administration (with Will) (limited) London 11 April to Arnold Lee solicitor attorney of Edythe Mauro. Effects £12217 14s. 10d. in England. Effects Nil in England. PA13 Edward Lewis Dark Edging, north: (1874-1935) IN MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND EDWARD LEWIS DARK [WHO PASSED] AWAY NOV. 7TH 1935, AGED 61. Herbert Lewis Dark (1909-1913) Edging, east: ALSO HERBERT LEWIS DARK FELL ASLEEP APRIL 28TH 1913
AGED 4 YEARS Edging and a plaque. The shape of the edging on the western side suggests that there was a plaque there. The inscription on the eastern end is on the inside face.
The birth of Herbert Lewis Dark was registered 1909/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Needes.
In the 1911 census at 35 Devonshire Buildings, Bath: Edward Lewis Dark, aged 37, auctioneer & estate agent – employer, born at St Saviour’s, Bath, wife Beatrice Caroline, aged 32, married 9 years 3 children, born at Walcot, Bath, three children and a servant.
The death of Herbert L Dark, aged 4, was registered 1913/Q2 Bath.
The death of Edward L Dark, aged 61, was registered 1935/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1935: DARK Edward Lewis of Fascadale Wellsway Bath died 7 November 1935 Probate Bristol 28 December to Victor Edward Dark auctioneer and estate agent. Effects £9637 2s. 6d.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PA15 Alice Frances Edging, south: Hathaway Miles (1865- IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALICE WIFE OF GEORGE MILES DIED MARCH 30. 1914, AGED 48. 1914) REST IN PEACE. Edging, north: Emily Miles (1876- IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY WIFE OF GEORGE MILES DIED MAY 7; 1935, AGED 58 1935) PEACE, PERFECT PEACE.
Headstone: George Miles (1865- IN LOVING MEMORY Low headstone, edging (displaced on southern side) and a 1947) OF freestanding vase. GEORGE MILES WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY On 30 Jan 1894 at St George, Brandon Hill, Bristol: George Miles 10TH APRIL 1947 married Frances Alice Hathaway Withers (registered 1894/Q1 Bristol). AGED 81. In the 1911 census at Bank House, High Street, Bath: Geo Miles, aged 44, bank messenger – Union London Bank, born at Priston (Som), wife Alice Frances, aged 44, married 17 years 5 children of which 4 then living, born at Alton (Hants), and four children.
The death of Alice F H Miles, aged 47, was registered 1914/Q1 Bath.
The marriage of George Miles to Emily Durston was registered 1915/Q2 Bath.
The death of Emily Miles, aged 58, was registered 1935/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1935: MILES Emily of 74 Coronation- avenue Oldfield Park Bath (wife of George Miles) died 7 May 1935 Administration Bristol 6 June to the said George Miles retired bank messenger. Effects £723 2s. 10d.
The death of George Miles, aged 81, was registered 1947/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1947: MILES George of 74 Coronation-avenue Oldfield Park Bath died 10 April 1947 Probate Bristol 11 July to Gwendoline Emily Miles spinster. Effects £1151 13s. 1d. PA16 Mary Ann Cooke Edging, north (on 1 line): (1835-1920) In Cherished Remembrance of MARY A. COOKE WHO FELL ASLEEP DEC. 3RD 1920 AGED 87. Charles Frederick Cooke (1832-1894) Edging, south: ALSO HER BELOVED HUSBAND CHARLES F. COOKE DIED MAY 7TH 1894, AGED 62. Ada Lucy Cooke (1874-
1956) Edging, west: Edging. ALSO OF ADA LUCY Draft P-7 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
Plot Names Inscriptions Notes HER YOUNGEST DAUGHTER The marriage of Charles Frederick Cooke to Mary Ann Marsh was WHO FELL ASLEEP registered 1855/Q4 Bath...... The birth of Ada Lucy Cooke was registered 1874/Q2 Bath, mother’s Edging, east: maiden name: Marsh. Beloved by all. In the 1891 census at 11 Philip Street, Bath: Charles F Cooke, aged 59, violinist, born at Bath, wife Mary A, aged 55, dressmaker, born at Bath, and daughter Ada L, aged 17, apprentice, born at Bath.
The death of Charles Frederick Cooke, aged 62, was registered 1894/Q2 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 40 James Street West, Bath: Mary Anne Cooke, aged 77, widow, born at Bath, and daughter Ada Lucy, aged 36, single, tailoress, born at Bath.
The death of Mary A Cooke, aged 85, was registered 1920/Q4 Bath.
The death of Ada L Cooke, aged 82, was registered 1956/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Index 1956: COOKE Ada Lucy otherwise Ada of 44 St. James-parade Bath spinster died 8 July 1956 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Probate Winchester 27 July to Dorothy Evelyn Mansfield (wife of Albert Edward Mansfield) and the said Albert Edward Mansfield commercial traveller. Effects £518 2s. 3d. PA18 Charles Swift (1860- IN 1932) LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND Emily Swift (1866- CHARLES SWIFT, 1957) WHO DIED ON THE 21ST JULY 1932, AGED 72 YEARS. ALSO OF
A BELOVED WIFE AND MOTHER Low headstone and edging...... The birth of Sydney William Charles Swift was registered 1901/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Rogers. Death, aged 0, registered 1901/Q2 Bath. See grave DF29. The birth of Charles Swift was registered 1907/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Rogers.
In the 1911 census at 47 Entry Hill, Bath: Charles Swift, aged 52, jobbing mason, born at Paulton near Bath, wife Emily, aged 44, Draft P-8
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes married 18 years 2 children of which 1 then living, born at Weston near Bath, and son Charles, aged 4, born at Entry Hill, Bath.
The death of Charles Swift, aged 72, was registered 1932/Q3 Southport (Lancs). From the National Probate Calendar 1932: of 41 Entry Hill Bath died 21 July 1932 Probate Bristol 5 September to Emily Swift widow and John Swift gentleman, effects £947 11s. 2d.
The death of Emily Swift, aged 90, was registered 1957/Q1 Bath. PA21 Hannah Rapps (1871- IN 1937) LOVING MEMORY OF Wallington Rapps ANNIE (1872-1952) BELOVED WIFE OF WALLINGTON RAPPS DIED APRIL 6TH 1937. AGED 65. AND OF HER HUSBAND TH Low headstone, edging and a freestanding vase. DIED NOVEMBER 14 1952, AGED 80. The birth of Hannah Rodway was registered 1871/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Turvey.
The marriage of Wallington Rapps to Hannah Rodway at St James, Bath was registered 1893/Q4 Bath.
In the 1911 census at Ammerdown Terrace, Radstock nr Bath: Wallington Rapps, aged 38, farmer’s son working on farm, born at High Littleton (Som), wife Hannah, aged 39, married 17 years 3 children of which 2 then living, born at Bath, and two children.
The death of Hannah Rapps, aged 65, was registered 1937/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: RAPPS Hannah of 9 Elm- place Wellsway Bath (wife of Wallington Rapps) died 6 April 1937 Administration Bristol 19 May to the said Wallington Rapps dairy manager. Effects £312 18s. 2d. PA22 Hannah Walker (1825- North: 1875) In affectionate Remembrance of Hannah Robert Walker (1826- THE BELOVED WIFE OF 1890) ROBERT WALKER WHO DIED JANUARY 13TH 1875 AGED 49 YEARS.
Large block carved into multiple layers with the upper parts pitched 4 South: ways. Some delamination. Draft P-9 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
Plot Names Inscriptions Notes ...... Remembrance of ROBERT WALKER In the 1871 census at 1 Broad Quay, Bath: Robert Walker, aged 44, DIED APRIL 27TH 1890 hay & corn dealer, born at Bath, wife Hannah, aged 45, born at Bath, AGED 63 YEARS. five children and two servants. “HIS END WAS PEACE.” The death of Hannah Walker, aged 49, was registered 1875/Q1 Bath...... The death of Robert Walker, aged 63, was registered 1890/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1890: 23 May. The Will of Robert Walker late of the Broad Quay in the City of Bath Hay and Corn Merchant who died 27 April 1890 at the Broad Quay was proved at Bristol by Edward John Walker and Frederick Walker both of the Broad Quay Hay and Corn Dealers the Sons the Executors. Personal Estate £6,119 10s. Resworn March 1891 £6,394 4s. 9d. PA24 Henry Julian Hunter South: (1823-1908) HENRY JULIAN HUNTER, M.D. OLDFIELD, BATH, SON OF JOSEPH HUNTER, F.S.A. Joseph Hunter BORN SEPTEMBER 19. 1823, DIED JULY 11. 1908. North: Maria Hunter (1819- MARIA HUNTER, HIS WIFE 1905) DIED FEBRUARY 23. 1905.
Pitched 4 ways in grey polished granite.
In the 1871 census at 35 Daniel Street, Bath: Henry Hunter, aged 48, physician, born at Bath, wife Maria, aged 53, born in Suffolk, two nieces and two servants.
The death of Maria Hunter, aged 85, was registered 1905/Q1 Bath.
The death of Henry Julian Hunter, aged 84, was registered 1908/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1908: HUNTER Henry Julian of Oldfield Bath died 11 July 1908 Probate London 31 July to Albert Edward Norburn M.D. Blanche Isabel Silvester spinster and reverend Thomas Wade Smith clerk. Effects £27523 18s. 10d. PA25 Florence Hollier Clark SACRED TO THE MEMORY (1859-1923) OF FLORENCE HOLLIER CLARK Ada Clark (1857-1942) DAUGHTER OF ALDERMAN JAMES CLARK, J.P. OF THIS CITY, ENTERED INTO LIFE ETERNAL ON MARCH 30TH 1923 AND HER SISTER ADA CLARK, OUR DEAR AUNT, ENTERED INTO LIFE ON FEB. 26TH 1942, AGED 84 Low headstone and edging. Draft P-10
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes “SHE LOVED MUCH.” The birth of Ada Clark was registered 1857/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bishop. The birth of Florence Hollier Clark was registered 1859/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bishop.
The death of Florence H Clark, aged 63, was registered 1923/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1923: CLARK Frances Hollier of Beech Lodge Beechen Cliff Bath spinster died 30 March 1923 Administration (with Will) (limited) Bristol 30 May to Ernest Frank Horley and Frederic William Rogers officials of Lloyds Bank limited, Effects £3215 15s. 5d.
The death of Ada Clark, aged 84, was registered 1942/Q1 Chesterfield. From the National Probate Calendar 1942: CLARK Ada of 10 Bloomfield-avenue Bath spinster died 26 February 1942 at Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital Chesterfield Derbyshire Probate Bristol 1 May to Edward Francis Willway schoolmaster and Irene Mildred Willway spinster. Effects £1070 10s. 4d. Resworn £1073 9s. 1d. PA40 Ernest Victor Harper (1894-1982) † Edith Caroline Harper ERNEST VICTOR (1893-1985) 1893-1982. † Georgina Rose Emma EDITH CAROLINE Phippen (1915-1934) 1893-1985. Grey slab. † The birth of Ernest Victor Harper was registered 1894/Q4 Bath, DAUGHTER mother’s maiden name: Holbrook. GEORGINA ROSE EMMA 1915-1934. The birth of Georgina Rose Emma Phippen was registered 1915/Q4 Bath.
The marriage of Ernest Victor Harper to Edith Caroline Phippen at St Peter’s, Twerton was registered 1919/Q2 Bath.
The death of Georgina R E Phippen, aged 18, was registered 1934/Q3 Bath.
The death of Ernest Victor Harper, born on 14 Oct 1893 (!), was registered 1892/Mar Bath.
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The death of Edith Caroline Harper, born on 1 Jan 1893, was registered 1985/Dec Bath. PA41 Madge Rosina Stewart South: North: West: Yiend (1919-1934) MADGE ROSINA CECIL YIEND YIEND YIEND Rosina Yiend (1891- 1920 1892 1890 1968) 1934 1968 1976
Cecil Yiend (1890-
1976) White square vase.
The birth of Cecil Yiend was registered 1890/Q2 Winchcomb (Glos). The birth of Margery Stewart was registered 1891/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Martin.
In the 1911 census at The Ferns, Mill Road, Deal, Kent: Emily Stewart, aged 48, widow, private means, born at Bath, daughter Madge, aged 20, single, born at Bath, Ethel Clack, aged 27, single, visitor, born at Bath, and a boarder.
In the 1911 census at Laburnham Cottage, Cleeve Hill nr Cheltenham: Fanny Yiend, aged 56, widow,caterer if tea house, born at Bishop’s Cleeve (Glos), and children: Cecil, aged 21, single, hotel porter, born at Bishop’s Cleeve, Rose, aged 18, born at Bishop’s Cleeve, and Jim, aged 12, born at Bishop’s Cleeve.
The marriage of Cecil Yiend to Madge Stewart was registered 1915/Q2 Bath.
The birth of Madge R S Yiend was registered 1919/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Stewart.
The death of Madge R S Yiend, aged 14, was registered 1934/Q2 Bath.
The death of Madge Yiend, aged 74, was registered 1968.Q3 Bath.
The death of Cecil Yiend, born on 22 Mar 1890, was registered 1976/Q1 Bath.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PA42 Charles Butt (1891- West: 1934) IN LOVING MEMORY OF Alfred Charles Butt CHARLES BUTT. (1921-1940) DIED AUG. 16. 1934 AGED 43. East:
AND HIS SON Double vase. ALFRED CHARLES DIED MARCH 18. 1940 The marriage of Charles Butt to Ethel May Brown at St Thomas à AGED 18. Becket, Widcombe was registered 1916/Q2 Bath.
The birth of Alfred C Butt was registered 1921/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Brown.
The death of Charles Butt, aged 43, was registered 1934/Q3 Bath.
The death of Alfred C Butt, aged 18, was registered 1940/Q1 Bath. PA47 Isaac John Nowell IN (1838-1905) Loving Memory of ISAAC JOHN NOWELL Hannah Elizabeth WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MAR. 7 1905 Nowell (1863-1919) IN HIS 56TH YEAR HE SHALL ABIDE BEFORE GOD FOR EVER. Charlotte Nowell And of BESSIE, HIS 2ND DAUGHTER, (1838-1927) Headstone with a curved top, no edging. WHO DIED JAN. 12. 1919
Also The birth of Hannah Elizabeth Nowell was registered 1863/Q4 Bath, CHARLOTTE NOWELL, mother’s maiden name: Cottle. WIDOW OF I. J. NOWELL,
DIED JANY 14 1927, In the 1901 census at 24 Pulteney Gardens, Bath: Isaac John Nowell, AGED 88 YEARS. aged 62, retired leather merchant, born at bath, wife Charlotte, aged 64, born at Bradford on Avon, daughter Hannah Elizth, aged 37, single, dressmaker, born at Bath, and a Moore grandson.
The death of Isaac John Nowell, aged 56, was registered 1905/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1905: NOWELL Isaac John of 24 Pulteney-gardens Bath retired leather-merchant and bootmaker died 7 March 1905 Probate Bristol 12 April to Charlotte Nowell widow and John Thomas Cottle Bowell district-superintendent-united- kingdom-alliance Effects £1817 2s. 4d.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes From the National Probate Calendar 1919: NOWELL Hannah Elizabeth of 24 Pulteney-gardens Widcombe Bath spinster died 12 January 1919 Probate Bristol 12 February to Arthur Payne printer’s overseer. Effects £188 2s. 8d.
The death of Charlotte Nowell, aged 88, was registered 1927/Q1 Shepton Mallet. PA48 David Dando (1843- In Loving Memory 1907) _ of _ MY DEAR HUSBAND Sarah Dando (1837- DAVID DANDO, 1920) WHO DIED NOV. 3RD 1907, AGED 64. “I WILL BE WITH THEE TILL THE END.” Also Tall headstone, broken and now flat. HIS BELOVED WIFE SARAH DANDO, The marriage of David Dando to Sarah Newman was registered 1863/Q4 Bath. WHO DIED JUNE 7TH 1920, AGED 84. In the 1881 census at 3 New Trafalgar Place, Bath: David Dando, aged 39, mason, born at B___ Church, Bristol, wife Sarah, aged 43, born at Bradford on Avon, and children: William, aged 16, carpenter, born at Bath, and Ellen, aged 10, born at Bath.
The death of David Dando, aged 64, was registered 1907/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1908: DANDO David of Nias-place Lower Bristol-road Bath mason died 3 November 1907 probate Bristol 17 February to Sarah Dando widow. Effects £154.
The death of Sarah Dando, aged 84, was registered 1920/Q2 Bath. PA49 Wilfred Henry Bethell In (1890-1910) Loving Memory of WILFRED HENRY, Emma Bethell (1854- THE BELOVED SON OF D & E. BETHELL 1919) WHO FELL ASLEEP JANY 14TH 1910 AGED 19 YEARS. Daniel Bethell (1854- HIS END WAS PEACE. Also 1922) Tall headstone, no edging. EMMA,
THE BELOVED WIFE OF D. BETHELL In the 1891 census at 9 Queen Street, Long Eaton (Derbys): Daniel WHO DIED JUNE 12TH 1919 Bethel, aged 37, lace maker, born at Horton (Glos), wife Emma, aged AGED 64 YEARS 36, born at Long Eaton, and son Wilfred H, aged 1, born at Long Draft P-14
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes A DEVOTED WIFE AND LOVING MOTHER Eaton. Also DANIEL BETHELL In the 1901 census at 72 Locksbrook Road, Lower Weston, Bath: Daniel HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE Bethell, aged 46, assistant sup Prudential Ass, born at Horton (Glos), DIED DEC. 17. 1922. AGED 68. wife Emma, aged 46, born at Sawley (Derbys), and children: Wilfred AT REST. H, aged 10, born at Long Eaton (Derbys), and Flossie M, aged 4, born at Lng Easton, and tow lodgers.
The death of Wilfred Henry Bethell, aged 19, was registered 1910/Q1 Bath.
The death of Emma Bethell, aged 62, was registered 1919/Q2 Bath.
The death of Daniel Bethel, aged 68, was registered 1922/Q4 Bath. PA52 Rosina Eliza Jean Burt Headstone: (1909-1917) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ROSIE BURT Sidney Ernest Burt DIED SEP 17TH 1927. (1881-1942) AGED 19. Daisy Isobel Kate Burt A ROSE OF REMEMBRANCE (1879-1955) MY DARLING HUSBAND Headstone, edging and a sqauer freestanding vase in white marble. A plaque in the form of an open book in white marble. Mason’s mark: Kenneth Ernest Burt S. E. BURT WILLIAMS. (See also OG52) (1916-1998) FATHER OF THE ABOVE CALLED TO HIGHER SERVICE OCT 2ND 1942 AGED 61. The marriage of Sidney Ernest Burt to Daisy Isabel K Newcombe was NEARER MY GOD TO THEE. registered 1905/Q4 Frome.
Vase, east: The birth of Rosie Eliza J Burt was rgeieterd 1909/Q1 Tavistock. ROSE Vase, south: In the 1911 census at 1 Tavy View Cottages, Whitchurh, Tavistock: DAD Sidney Burt, aged 28, postman, born at Berwick St John (Wilts), wife Vase, north: Daisy, married 5 years 2 children, born at Princetown (Devon) (this MAM crossed out and Lydyard added), and children: Sidney, aged 3, born at Plaque: Foxcote (Som), and Rosina, aged 2, born at Tavistock.
IN LOVING IN LOVING MEMORY OF MEMORY OF The birth of Kenneth E Burt in 1916 was registered 1917/Q1 Bath, OUR KENNETH other’s maiden name: Newcombe. BELOVED MOTHER ERNEST BURT DAISY ISOBEL DIED The death of Rosina E J Burt, aged 18, was registered 1927/Q3 Bath. KATE BURT JAN. 7TH 1998 WHO FELL ASLEEP AGED 81. The death of Sidney E Burt, aged 60, was registered 1942/Q4 Bath. TH OCT. 26 1955. GOD BLESS From the National Probate Calendar 1942: BURT Sidney Ernest of 130 AGED 70. Draft P-15 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Lower Bristol-road Bath died 2 October 1942 at The Royal United Hospital Bath Adminsitration Bristol 11 December to Daisy Isabelle Kate Burt widow. Effects £144 9s. 7d. Edging, east: THY WILL BE DONE The death of Daisy I K Burt, aged 70, was registered 1955/Q4 Bath.
The death of Kenneth Ernest Burt, born on 12 Dec 1916, was registered 1998/Jan Bath & NE Somerset. No entry in the burial index. PB PB4 John Froud (1877- Edging, north: 1931) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND JOHN (JACK) FROUD WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY AUGUST 10TH 1931, AGED 54. Ellen Maria Froud (1880-1969) Edging, south: ELLEN MARIA, WIFE OF JOHN WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY JULY 22ND 1969
Edging (one corner displaced) and a freestanding vase. Edging, east: ALSO HIS SON WILL. The marriage of John Froud to Ellen Maria Woodman was registered 1904/Q3 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 20 Calton Road, Bath: John Froud, aged 33, mason’s labourer, born at Bath, wife Ellen, aged 31, married 7 years 3 children, born at Bath, and children: John, aged 6, born at Bath, Florence Ellen, aged 3, born at Bath, and Charlie Alfred, aged 1, born at Bath.
The birth of William Frederick George Froud was registered 1911/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Woodman.
British Army WWI record: John Froud joined the Army in August 1914, and served in France and in 1919 in India. Private 7160 C Company 6th Service battalion, Somerset Light Infantry. Amongst the papers is a letter from the Bath Police dated 14 Apr 1915 in which it states that John Froud, aged 9, was ordered to be sent to an ‘industrial school’ until the age of 16 and that he had been sent to Harborne Industrial School, Birmingham
The death of John Froud, aged 54, was registered 1931/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1931: FROUD John of 3 North-parade- passage Bath died 10 August 1931 Probate London 7 September to Ellen Maria Froud widow. Effects £429 4s. 4d. Draft P-16
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The death of Ellen Maria Froud, born on 31 Jul 1880, was registered 1969/Q3 Bath. PB5 Francis William Ball 39493 L. CPL. (1893-1918) F. W. BALL YORK & LANCASTER REGT. 14TH JANUARY 1918 AGE 24
TO MEMORY EVER DEAR
CWGC headstone.
The birth of Francis William Ball was registered 1893/Q2 Axbridge.
In the 1901 census at Pooleberrow, Churchill (Som): Joseph W Ball, aged 43, general labourer, born at Nailsea (Som), wife Mary J, aged 40, born at Churchill, and children: Agnes, aged 11, born at Wrington (Som), Francis W, aged 8, born at Wrington, Jessie (son), aged 5, born at Burrington (Som), Ada, aged 3, born at Rowberrow (Som), and Lucy C, aged 8 months, born at Churchill.
In the 1911 census at 1 Cornwell Terrace, Walcot, Bath: Mary Jane Ball, aged 49, married 30 years 10 children, laundress, born in Somerset, and children: Francis William, aged 17, apprentice, born in Somerset, Christina, aged 11, born in Somerset, and Elsie Blanche, aged 7, born in Somerset.
Francis William Ball, Lance Corporal 39493 2nd/4th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment died aged 24 on 14 Jan 1914; son of Joseph and Mary Jane Ball, of 4 Ferry Buildings, Widcombe, Bath [CWGC]. PB6 Cooke See PA6. Harlock Sheppard PB9 Charlotte Meddick Edging, south (on 1 line): (1854-1929) IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE THE BELOVED WIFE OF W. G. MEDDICK. DIED FEB. 2ND 1929, AGED 74 YEARS. Mabel Weeks (1882- Edging, north: 1929) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MABEL THE BELOVED WIFE OF ......
William George Edging, east:
Meddick (1854-1940) AT REST. Edging. Some lead missing. A plaque in the form of a scroll.
Plaque: The marriage of William George Meddick to Charlotte Shrapnell at St Draft P-17 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
Plot Names Inscriptions Notes ALSO OF Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1876/Q3 Bath. WILLIAM GEORGE BELOVED HUSBAND OF In the 1911 census at 11 Great Stanhope Street, Bath: William Geo CHARLOTTE MEDDICK Meddick, aged 56, ret[ired] licensed victualler, born at Bath, wife DIED NOV. 16TH 1940 Charlotte, aged 57, married 34 years 10 children of which 8 then AGED 86 YEARS. living, born at Bath, son George, aged 20, single, barman, born at Bath, and Celia Meddick, aged 83, widow, born at Bath. R·I·P The death of Charlotte Meddick, aged 74, was registered 1929/Q1 Bath.
The death of Mabel Weeks, aged 47, was registered 1929/Q3 Bath.
The death of William G Meddick, aged 86, was registered 1940/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1941: MEDDICK William George of 37 New King-street Bath died 16 November 1940 Probate Bristol 2 April to William Frederick Meddick beerhouse keeper and Harry Meddick engineer. Effects £3031 15s. 3d. PB11 Harry Sheppard (1843- Edging, south: 1922) ...... MEMORY OF HARRY SHEPPARD WHO DIED JUNE 17TH 1922, AGED 78 YEARS.
Emma Sheppard Edging, north: (1845-1923) ALSO OF EMMA SHEPPARD WHO DIED JAN. 31ST 1923, AGED 77 YEARS.
Ada Hannah Sheppard Edging, east:
(1870-1938) ADA HANNAH SHEPPARD Edging. Some lead missing. DIED FEB. 24 1938, AGED 68 YEARS. The marriage of Harry Sheppard to Emma Godfrey at St James, Bath was registered 1866/Q4 Bath.
The birth of Ada Hannah Sheppard was registered 1870/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Godfrey.
In the 1911 census at 10 Lower Borough Walls, Bath: Harry Sheppard, aged 68, china and glass repairer – own account, born at Trowbridge (Wilts), wife Emma, aged 65, married 45 years 5 children of which 4 then living, feather cleaner and dyer, born at Bath, and daughter Ada Hannah, aged 40, single, ladies’ tailoress, born at Bath.
The death of Harry Sheppard, aged 78, was registered 1922/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1922: SHEPPARD Harry of 10 Lower Borough Walls Bath died 17 June 1922 Probate London 8 July to Draft P-18
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Emma Sheppard widow. Effects £2066 3s. 6d.
The death of Emma Sheppard, aged 77, was registered 1923/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1923: SHEPPARD Emma of 10 Lowe[r] Borough Walls Bath widow died 31 January 1923 Probate London 17 February to Ada Hannah Sheppard and Rosina Mary Sheppard spinsters. Effects £2266 10s. 10d.
The death of Ada H Sheppard, aged 67, was registered 1938/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1938: SHEPPARD Ada Hannah of Myrtlecot Pioneer-avenue Bath spinster died 24 February 1938 at the Infirmary Frome-road Bath Administration Bristol 26 April to Rosina Mary Sheppard spinster. Effects £597 8s. 3d. PB12 Nellie Humphries Edging, south: (1891-1932) NELLIE HUMPHRIES DIED ...... 1932 AGED 41 AT REST
George Edward Edging, north (on 1 line): Humphries (1863- GEORGE EDWARD HUSBAND OF SARAH J. HUMPHRIES AT REST SEPT. 15TH 1943, 1943) AGED 80 YEARS. Edging, east: Sarah Jane Humphries KENNETH HUMPHRIES TH Edging. Some lead missing on western side. (1859-1937) DIED NOV. 29 1928. AGED 7 YEARS The birth of Nellie Humphries was registered 1891/Q2 Bath, mother’s Kenneth George Edging, west: maiden name: Short. Edward Humphries SARAH J. HUMPHRIES, TH The birth of Simeon George Humphries was registered 1901/Q1 Bath, (1921-1928) DIED DEC. 4 1937, AGED 78 YEARS. mother’s maiden name: Short.
In the 1901 census at Evergreen Cottage, Odd Down, Bath: George Humphries, aged 35, general labourer, born at Bath, wife Sarah, aged 35, birthplace unknown, and children: Nellie, aged 9, born at Bath, and Simeon, aged 10 weeks, born at Bath.
In the 1911 census at Evergreen Cottage, Odd Down, Bath: George Humphries, aged 47, railway labourer- surfaceman, born at Bath, wife Sarah, aged 49, married 20 years 2 children, born at Bath, and son George, aged 10, born at Bath.
The marriage of Simeon George Humphries to Gwendoline Olive Eacott was registered 1921/Q2 Bath.
The birth of Kenneth G E Humphries was registered 1921/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Eacott.
Draft P-19 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
Plot Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Kenneth G E Humphries, aged 7, was registered 1928/Q4 Clutton.
The death of Nellie Humphries, aged 41, was registered 1932/Q3 Bath.
The death of Sarah J Humphries, aged 78, was registered 1937/Q4 Bath.
The death of George E Humphries, aged 80, was registered 1943/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1943: HUMPHRIES George Edward of Evergreen Cottage Odd Down Bath died 14 September 1943 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Probate Bath 27 October to Simeon George Humphries machine-tool fitter. Effects £3754 11s. 8d. PB15 Mary Ann Hayward Edging, north: (1884-1959) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY ANN HAYWARD WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 29TH 1959, AGED 74. Herbert Alma Hayward Edging, south: (1881-1972) ALSO OF HERBERT ALMA HAYWARD DIED 27TH AUG. 1972 AGED 90.
Charles William Edging, west: Rawlings (1870-1948) ALSO CHARLES WILLIAM RAWLINGS, TH Edging in white marble and a square, freestanding vase. DIED FEB. 7 1948, AGED 77. The marriage of Herbert Hayward was registered 1905/Q3 Bath. Vase: ELSIE The birth of Alma Herbert Hayward to Mary Ann Rawlings was GIBSON registered 1881/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Goddard.
In the 1911 census at 5 Ferry Lane, Widcombe, Bath: Herbert Hayward, aged 30, china dealer - own account, born at Bath, wife Mary Ann, aged 28, married 6 years 5 children of which 3 then living, born at Bath, and children: Florence, aged 5, born at Bath, Elsie, aged 4, born at Bath, and Elizabeth, aged 4 months, born at Bath.
The death of Charles W Rawlings, aged 77, was registered 1948/Q1 Bath.
The death of Mary A Hayward, aged 74, was registered 1959/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1959: HAYWARD Mary Ann of 6 Ferry Lane Widcombe Bath (wife of Herbert Alma Hayward) died 29 March 1959 probate Bristol 22 May to Percy Evry Grant solicitors managing clerk. Effects £259 15s. 3d. Draft P-20
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The death of Herbert Alma Hayward, born on 28 Oct 1881, was registered 1972/Q3 Bath. PB18 Mary Thresher (1859- Headstone: 1924) In Loving Memory of MARY THRESHER Tom Henry James DIED OCT 25TH 1924 (1871-1944) AGED 65. Edging, north: Clara Susan James AND OF HARRY JAMES, WHO DIED MARCH 4TH 1944, AGED 72.
(1868-1954) Headstone, edging and two metal vases. Most of the lead is missing Edging, south: TH from the southern part of the edging. Also of CLARA SUSAN JAMES [HIS BELOVED WIFE DIED FEB. 16 1954 AGED] 85. The birth of Clara Susan Thresher was registered 1869/Q2 Taunton.
In the 1891 census at 16 Queen Square, Bath: Clara Susan Thresher, aged 21, single, parlourmaid, born at Taunton.
The marriage of Tom Harry James to Clara Susan Thresher at St James, Bath was registered 1901/Q3 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 12 Lymore Terrace, South Twerton, Bath: Harry James, aged 39, porter guard – railway, born at Radstock (Som), wife Clara, aged 41, married 9 years 3 children of which 2 then living, born at Creech St Michael, and children: Elsie, aged 8, born at Bath, and John, aged 4, born at Bath.
The death of Mary Thresher, aged 65, was registered 1924/Q4 Dartford. From the National Probate Calendar 1924: THRESHER Mary of 3 High-road Wilmington Kent spinster died 25 October 1924 Administration London 11 December to Annie Thresher spinster. Effects £136 9s. 10d.
The death of Tom H James, aged 72, was registered 1944/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1944: JAMES Tom Harry of 16 Claude-avenue Bath died 4 March 1944 Probate Bristol 5 May to Clara Susan James widow. Effects 101.
The death of Clara S James, aged 85, was registered 1954/Q2 Dartford. From the National Probate Calendar 1954: JAMES Clara Susan of 12 Lymore-terrace Bath widow died 16 June 1954 at Joyce Green Hospital Dartford Kent Probate Bristol 11 August to John Henry James insurance inspector. Effects £1762 2s. 5d.
Draft P-21 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PB19 Alice Hussey (1877- IN LOVING AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF 1958) OUR PARENTS ALICE HUSSEY, William Hussey (1875- DIED DEC. 21ST 1958. AGED 81 YEARS. 1948) WILLIAM HUSSEY, DIED MAY 5TH 1948, AGED 72 YEARS. Henry Bishop (1875- AND OF HENRY BISHOP, 1936) BROTHER OF THE ABOVE TH Headstone in red granite and edging (partly displaced). DIED AUGUST 6 1936, AGED 80 YEARS. “O LAMB OF GOD REDEEMER BLEST The birth of William Hussey in 1875 was registered 1876/Q1 Bath, GRANT THEM ETERNAL LIGHT AND REST.” mother’s maiden name: Parish.
The marriage of William Hussey to Alice Bishop at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1906/Q1 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 4 Richardsons Place, Waterloo Buildings, Bath: William Hussey, aged 35, foreman Bath Union Sanitary Authority, born at Bath, wife Alice, aged 34, married 5 years 1 child, born at Bath, and son William, aged 4, born at Bath.
The death of Henry Bishop, aged 60, was registered 1936/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1936: BISHOP Henry of 5 Prior Park Cottages Bath died 6 August 1936 Probate Bristol 16 September to Walter Sydney Whiting solicitor’s clerk and William Percival Edwards municipal clerk. Effects £2462 11s. 6d.
The death of William Hussey, aged 72, was registered 1948/Q2 Bath.
The death of Alice Hussey, aged 81, was registered 1958/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1959: HUSSEY Alice of 5 Prior Park Cottages Widcombe Bath widow died 21 December 1958 Probate Exeter 15 April to Irene Alice McElderry (wife of John Courtenay Knox McElderry). Effects £785 9s. PB22 Herbert George Plaque (scroll): William Matthews IN LOVING MEMORY (1898-1937) OF HERBERT GEORGE WILLIAM MATTHEWS Minnie Agnes (1876- WHO DIED 12TH JULY 1937 1945) AGED 39 YEARS. REST IN PEACE
Herbert William ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF Edging in rough white granite with an integral vase in the north- Matthews (1874-1954) MINNIE AGNES eastern corner, a plaque in the form of a scroll and a stone plaque at Draft P-22
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes WIFE OF the foot. The grave is displaced by a tree growing between it and an Constance Matthews HERBERT W. MATTHEWS adjacent grave. (1886-1970) WHO DIED 6TH JULY 1945 AGED 69 YEARS. The birth of Herbert William Matthews was registered 1874/Q2 Marylebone. Plaque (stone): The birth of Minnie Agnes Candy was registered 1876/Q2 Bath, IN LOVING MEMORY OF mother’s maiden name: Wall. HERBERT W. MATTHEWS, WHO DIED 4TH MARCH 1954, The marriage of Herbert William Matthews to Minnie Agnes Candy at AGED 79. St Nicholas, Bathampton was registered 1897/Q3 Bath. DEVOTED AND DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF CONSTANCE. The birth of Herbert George W Matthews was registered 1898/Q2 HE LIVED RESPECTED, Bath, mother’s maiden name: Candy. DIED REGRETTED. In the 1911 census at 35 Crystal Palace Road, Sydenham, London SE: Herbert William Matthews, aged 37, architect, born in London, wife Minnie Agnes, aged 35, married 14 years 3 children, born at Bath, children: Harold George William, aged 12, born at Bath, Margaret Edith, aged 3, born at Bath, and John Arthur, aged 1, born at Bath, and a companion.
The death of Herbert G W Matthews, aged 39, was registered 1937/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: MATTEWS Herbert George William of Westfield Bloomfield-road Bath died 12 July 1937 Probate Birmingham 17 September to Minnie Agnes Matthews (wife of Herbert William Matthews). Effects £957 16s.
The death of Minnie A Matthews, aged 69, was registered 1945/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1946: MATTHEWS Minnie Agnes of Westfield House Bloomfield-road Bath (wife of Herbert William Matthews) died 6 July 1945 Probate Bristol 11 March to the said Herbert William Matthews architect. Effects £5230 3s. 6d. Further Grant 6 October 1948.
The death of Herbert W Matthews, aged 79, was registered 1954/Q1 Westminster. From the National Probate Calendar 1954: MATTHEWS Herbert William of 3 Dunraven-street Park Lane London W.1 and of Westfield House Bloomfield-road Bath died 4 March 1954 at 3 Dunraven-street Probate Bristol 16 June to Arthur John Matthews company manager and John Hemmingway Addleshaw solicitor. Effects £12252 10s.
According to the survey in the 1980s there is also a memorial to Constance Matthews. The death of Constance Matthews, born on 12 Draft P-23 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Jan 1886, was registered 1970/Q3 St Marylebone. PB23 Mary Anna Watts In Loving Memory of (1840-1912) OUR DEAR MOTHER MARY ANNA WATTS, William Watts (1839- WHO DIED JUNE 25TH 1912, 1899) AGED 71 YEARS Also of OUR DEAR FATHER WILLIAM WATTS WHO DIED NOV: 6TH 1899, AGED 60 YEARS. Tall headstone, no edging. (INTERRED AT DRIMPTON.) In the 1881 census at Moor Farm, Clayhanger, Coombe St Nicholas “THY WILL BE DONE.” (Som): William Watts, aged 41, farmer of 85 acres employing 2 men & 1 boy, born at Kingsdon (Som), wife Mary A, aged 40, born at Combe St Nicholas, four children and two servants.
The death of William Watts, aged 60, was registered 1899/Q4 Beaminster. From the National Probate Calendar 1899: WATTS William of Drimpton-in-Broadwindsor Dorsetshire farmer died 6 November 1899 Administration (with Will) Blandford 29 December to Mary Anna Watts widow Effects £698 11s. 9d.
In the 1911 census at 81 Wellsway, Bath: Frederick James Coate, aged 39, commercial traveller, born at Combe St Nicholas (Som), wife Elizabeth Ann, aged 35, married 3 years 1 child, born at Combe St Nicholas, a son and Mary Anna Watts, aged 70, widow, mother-in- law, retired private means, born at Combe St Nicholas.
The death of Mary A Watts, aged 71, was registered 1912/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1912: WATTS Mary Anna of 81 Wellsway Bath widow died 25 June 1915 Administration Bristol 16 July to Elizabeth Ann Coate (wife of Frederick James Coate) and Kate Maria Parsons (wife of James Henry Parsons). Effects £14. PB24 Henry Archard (1847- South: 1927) IN LOVING MEMORY OF Isabella Hannah HENRY ARCHARD Rowsell (1830-1921) ...... ALDERMAN ARCHARD OF THIS CITY AGED 80 YEARS Elizabeth Archard ...... (1845-1924) North: Draft P-24
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes ALSO OF Pitched 4 ways. ISABELLA ROWSELL SISTER OF HENRY ARCHARD The marriage of Henry Archard to Elizabeth Hobbs was registered DIED MAY 1ST 1921 1869/Q4 Bath. AGED 80. The marriage of Isabella Hannah Archard to John Davis Rowsell was registered 1878/Q2 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 7 St James Parade, Bath: Isabella H Rowsell, aged 80, widow, living on private means, born at Bath.
In the 1911 census at 2 Park View, Twerton, Bath: Henry Archard, aged 64, hotel porter, born at Walcot, Bath, wife Elizabeth, aged 66, married 41 years 4 children, laundress at home, born at Hemington (Som), and daughter Agnes Mary, aged 31, single, laundress help at home, born at Otley (Yorks).
The death of Isabella H Rowsell, aged 90, was registered 1921/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1921: ROWSELL Isabella otherwise Isabella Hannah of Frome-road House Bath widow died 1 May 1921 Probate London 10 May to William Thomas Chesterman solicitor. Effects £289 14s. 7d.
The death of Elizabeth Archard, aged 79, was registered 1924/Q3 Bath.
The death of Henry Archard, aged 79, was registered 1927/Q1 Bath. PB25 Emily Marshall (1850- IN 1923) LOVING MEMORY [OF] William Arthur EMILY, WIDOW OF Marshall (1851-) WILLIAM ARTHUR MARSHALL WHO DIED 27. JUL 1923 AGED 73 YEARS.
Low headstone and edging.
In the 1911 census at 34 Chadwick Street, Preston (Lancs): William Arthur Marshall, aged 59, auctioneer, born at Emscote (Warks), and wife Emily, aged 60, married 31 years no children, born at Winkton, Ringwood (Hants).
The death of Emily Marshall, aged 73, was registered 1923/Q3 Bath.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PB26 Emily Strange (1847- In 1929) Treasured Memory _ of _ George Strange (1852- EMILY STRANGE 1940) WHO DIED AUGUST 4TH 1929, AGED 82 YEARS.
AT REST. Headstone and edging. Also
GEORGE STRANGE The birth of Emily Strange was registered 1847/Q1 Bath, mother’s BROTHER OF THE ABOVE maiden name: Nott. WHO DIED AUGUST 10TH 1940. The birth of George Strange was registered 1852/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Nott. “SAFE HOME.”
In the 1911 census at Glen View, Oldfield Park, Bath: George Strange, aged 49, single, retired jobmaster, born at Bath, Emily Strange, aged 64, single, sister, born at Bath, and a servant.
The death of Emily Strange, aged 82, was registered 1929/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1929: STRANGE Emily of Glenview Oldfield-park Bath spinster died 4 August 1929 Probate Bristol 29 August to George Strange retired jobmaster and Ferdinand Edward Roberts solicitor’s clerk. Effects £4542 15s. 11d.
The death of George Strange, aged 88, was registered 1940/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1940: STRANGE George of 27 Upper Oldfield Park Bath died 10 August 1940 Probate Bristol 7 October to Ferdinand Edward Roberts accountant and henry John Porter retired stockbroker. Effects £10444 11s. 4d. Resworn £9658 15s. 2d. PB40 John Hunt (1869-1934) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN HUNT Laura Eliza Hunt WHO PASSED AWAY SEPT. 23rd 1934 (1870-1952) AGED 65 A DEVOTED HUSBAND AND FATHER ALSO OF LAURA ELIZA WIDOW OF ABOVE TH Low headstone, edging and a freestanding vase. PASSED AWAY MARCH 27 1952 AGED 81. The birth of John Hunt was registered 1869/Q3 Chipping S. “WHOM WE HAVE LOVED AND LOST.” .... The birth of Laura Eliza White was registered 1870/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Lanning. Draft P-26
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The marriage of John Hunt to Laura Eliza White at St Michael’s, Twerton was registered 1894/Q4 Bath.
In the 1991 census at 68 West Avenue, Twerton, Bath: John Hunt, aged 41, printer (monotype keyboard operator), born at Marshfield (Glos), wife Laura Eliza, aged 41, married 16 years 3 children, born at Widcombe, Bath, and children: Reginald Hubert John, aged 14, draughtsman (cabinet makers), born at Twerton, Doris Esther, aged 10, born at Twerton, and Harold Hect[o]r, aged 7, born at Twerton.
The death of John Hunt, aged 65, was registered 1934/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1934: HUNT John of 68 West-avenue Twerton Bath died 23 September 1934 Probate Bristol 1 November to Laura Eliza Hunt widow. Effects £456 4s. 1d.
The death of Laura E Hunt, aged 81, was registered 1952/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1952: HUNT Laura Eliza of 68 West-avenue Bath widow died 27 March 1952 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 14 May to Reginald Hubert John Hunt storekeeper. Effecs £1084 0s. 1d. PB41 Bertie William Lear Edging, north (on 2 lines): (1896-1934) .. MEMORY OF BERTIE WILLIAM LEAR, WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 16TH 1934, AGED 38 YEARS. Ruby Grace Lear ALSO RUBY GRACE, HIS SISTER, WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 2ND 1940 AGED 29 (1910-1940) YEARS.
Edging, west:
SWEETLY SLEEPING Edging, green chippings and a vase.
Vase, west: The birth of Bertie William Lear was registered 1896/Q3 Keynsham. BERTIE The birth of Ruby G Lear was registered 1910/Q4 Bath, mother’s Vase, east: maiden name: Tarrant. RUBY In the 1911 census at 6 Lymore Avenue, West Twerton, Bath: William Lear, aged 36, brickburner, born at Warmley (Glos), wife Caroline, aged 35, born at Oldland Common (Glos), eight children the eldest of which was Bertie William, aged 14, labourer in brickyard, born at Oldfield Common, and the youngest Ruby Grace, aged 4 months, born at Twerton.
The death of Bertie W Lear, aged 38, was registered 1934/Q2 Bath.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Ruby G Lear, aged 29, was registered 1940/Q2 Bath. PB42 Raymond Ivor IN Holloway (1912-1934) LOVING MEMORY OF RAYMOND IVOR HOLLOWAY William Joseph WHO PASSED AWAY Holloway (1863-1950) AUGUST 22. 1934, AGED 21. AT REST.
Headstone, edging and a freestanding vase in red granite. ALSO OF WILLIAM J. HOLLOWAY In the 1901 census at 7 Hayesfield Terrace, Bath: William J Holloway, WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY butcher – employer, born at Melbury (Dorset), wife Elizabeth, aged APRIL 21. 1950, AGED 86. 32, born at Chardstock (Dorset), four children and a servant. FATHER OF ABOVE DEARLY LOVED, SADLY MISSED. The death of Elizabeth Ann Holloway, née Perham, was registered 1907/Q Bath. See grave RD33.
On 7 Jun 1909 at Sherborne (Dorset): William Joseph Holloway, aged 45, widower, butcher, of Lyncombe, Bath, son of William Holloway, deceased, married Clara Mary Parsons, aged 29 spinster, of Cheap Street, Sherborne, daughter of Thomas Parsons, farmer (registered 1909/Q2 Sherborne).
In the 1911 census at 33 Wellsway, Bath: William J Holloway, aged 47, butcher (master), born at Melbury (Dorset), wife Clara Mary, aged 31, married 1 year 1 child, born at Wellington, New Zealand, four children, Jane Holloway, aged 49, married, sister-in-law, born at Rampisham (Dorset), and a servant.
The birth of Raymond I Holloway in 1912 was registered 1913/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Parsons.
The death of Raymond I Holloway, aged 21, was registered 1934/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1934: HOLLOWAY Raymond Ivor of 39 Bloomfield-road Bath died 22 August 1934 Administration Bristol 3 November to William Joseph Holloway purveyor. Effects £842 13s. 6d.
The death of William J Holloway, aged 86, was registered 1950/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1950: HOLLOWAY William Joseph of Braeside 27 Englishcombe-lane Bath died 21 April 1950 Probate Bristol 28 July to Clara May Holloway widow William Paul Draft P-28
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Chesterman solicitor and Cyril Tom Brown chartered accountant. Effects £27735 12s. 3d.
The death of Clara Mary Holloway, born on 3 Feb 1879, was registered 1970/Q3 Bath. PB45 Joseph Day Gane IN (1850-1935) LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH DAY GANE, Ann Gane (1848-1936) WHO DIED DECEMBER 18TH 1935, AGED 85 YEARS. Beatrice Daisy Gane ALSO HIS DEAR WIFE (1885-1961) ANN, TH WHO DIED JANUARY 26 1936, Headstone, now flat, edging and two freestanding vases. AGED 87 YEARS. The birth of Joseph Day Gane was registered 1850/Q3 Bridgwater. “AT REST.” ALSO OF The birth of Beatrice Daisy Gane was registered 1885/Q4 Bath, BEATRICE, mother’s maiden name: Davis. DAUGHTER OF ABOVE, TH DIED JANUARY 30 1961. In the 1891 census at 5 Crossway Cottages, Lyncombe & Widcombe, AGED 75 YEARS. Bath: Joseph Gane, aged 40, gardener labourer, born at Giddyhill (Wilts), wife Ann, aged 43, born at Chippenham (Wilts), and four children.
The death of Joseph D Gane, aged 85, was registered 1935/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1936: GANE Joseph Day of 27 Sladebrook-avenue Oldfield Park Bath died 18 December 1935 Administration (with Will) Bristol 14 March to Florence Lilian Gane and Beatrice Daisy Gane spinsters. Effects £365.
The death of Ann Gane, aged 87, was registered 1936/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1936: GANE Ann of 27 Sladebrook- avenue Oldfield Park Bath widow died 26 January 1936 Administration Bristol 9 March to Florence Lillian Gane and Beatrice Daisy Gane spinster. Effects £365.
The death of Beatrice D Gane, aged 75, was registered 1961/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1961: GANE Beatrice Daisy of 3 The Oval Englishcombe Park Bath spinster died 30 January 1961 at Manor Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 1 March to Peggy Beatrice Ford married woman. Effects £221 14s.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PB49 William Martin Draisey Edging, south: (1861-1910) WILLIAM MARTIN DRAISEY, BORN ...... 1861, DIED FEB. 25TH 1910.
Hannah Martin Draisey Edging, north: (1860-1939) HANNAH MARTIN DRAISEY, BORN MAY 28TH 1860, DIED FEB. 26TH 1939.
Edging.
The birth of Hannah Draisey was registered 1860/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Martin. The birth of William Martin Draisey was registered 1861/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Martin.
In the 1891 census at 4 Moorfield Cottages, Bath: William Draisey, aged 29, single, carter, born at Bath, and Hannah Draisey, aged 30, single, sister, charwoman, born at Bath.
The death of William Martin Draisey, aged 48, was registered 1910/Q1 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 6 Princes Buildings, Widcombe, Bath: Hannah M Draisey, aged 50, single, charwoman, born at Bath, and Evelyn Rose Draisey, aged 15, niece, servant (domestic), born at Twerton.
The death of Hannah M Draisey, aged 78, was registered 1939/Q1 Sheffield. PB52 Arthur Paul Brooke IN LOVING MEMORY (1876-1935) OF ARTHUR PAUL BROOKE Amelia Mercy Brooke MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL (1873-1955) DIED APRIL 7TH 1935, AGED 58. AND AMELIA MERCY, HIS DEVOTED WIFE Alfred Gerald Brooke WHO PASSED AWAY SEP. 5TH 1955, AGED 82. (1899-1946) ALSO ALFRED GERALD, SON OF THE ABOVE RD Headstone and edging (displaced). WHO ENTERED INTO REST APRIL 23 1946 Harriet Sophia Brooke AGED 46. The birth of Amelia Mercy Love was registered 1873/Q2 Bath, (1914-1956) AND HARRIET SOPHIA, HIS WIFE TH mother’s maiden name: Reed. WHO DIED MAY 11 1956, AGED 41. The birth of Arthur Paul Brooke was registered 1876/Q2 Chipping S.
The marriage of Arthur Paul Brooke to Amelia Mercy Love was registered 1898/Q3 Bath. Draft P-30
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The birth of Alfred Gerald Brooke was registered 1899/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Love.
In the 1911 census at 40 High Street, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells: Arthur Paul Brooke, aged 35, carpenter, born at Old Sodbury (Glos), wife Amelia, aged 38, married 12 years 1 child, born at Bath, and son Alfred Gerald, aged 11, born at Bath.
The marriage of Alfred Gerald Brooke to Harriet Sophia Smith was registered 1932/Q2 Bath.
The death of Arthur P Brooke, aged 59, was registered 1935/Q2 Wells. From the National Probate Calendar 1935: BROOKE Arthur Paul of Oolite Lodge Odd Down Bath died 7 April 1935 at the Wells Mental Home Wells Probate Bristol 18 May to Amelia Mercy Brooke widow. Effects £371 13s. 2d. The Bath Weekly Chronicle & Herald of 13 Apr 1935 p18 has an obituary which refers to him having been a Strict Baptist, a member of the Providence Chapel, Lower Bristol Road, a local preacher, who accepted a pastorate at Coventry and then at Hailsham, Surrey.
The death of Alfred Gerald Brooke, aged 46, was registered 1946/Q2 Bath.
The death of Amelia M Brook, aged 82, was registered 1955/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1955: BROOKE Amelia Mercy of Oolite House Oolite-road Combe Down Bath widow died 4 September 1955 at The Royal United Hospital Weston Bath Probate Bristol 30 December to Douglas Cecil Gilbert Love builder Harriett Sophia Brooke widow and Albert Francis Hinton farmer. Effects £3810 16s. 3d.
The death of Harriet S Brooke, aged 41, was registered 1956/Q2 Bristol. From the National Probate Calendar 1956: BROOKE Harriett Sophia of Oolite House Oolite-road Odd Down Bath widow died 11 May 1956 at Frenchay Hospital Bristol Administration Bristol 9 July to Donald Alfred Brooke engineer, Effects £795 9s. 3d.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PC PC2 Julia Anna Moore (1853-1936)
Edging.
The birth of Julia Anna Moore was registered 1853/Q1 Melksham.
In the 1901 census at South Street, Aller (Som): Ann M Gent, aged 82, widow, and Julia A Moore, aged 48, single, housekeeper, born at Trowbridge (Wilts).
The death of Julia A Moore, aged 83, was registered 1936/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1936: MOORE Julia Anna of 3 Stanley-road Oldfield Park Bath spinster died 10 January 1936 Probate Bristol 22 January to Ethel Lilian Hunt spinster. Effects £386 2s. 8d. PC4 Caroline Rachel South: Skinner (1840-1925) IN LOVING MEMORY OF CAROLINE RACHEL SKINNER DIED JUNE 30TH 1925, AGED 84 YEARS.
North: “I SHINE IN THE LIGHT OF GOD.”
Pitched 4 ways. “UNDERNEATH ARE THE EVERLASTING ARMS.”
The birth of Caroline Rachel Skinner was registered 1840/Q3 Hendon.
In the 1911 census at Esher House, Woodhall Spa (Lincs): Caroline Rachel Skinner, aged 70, unmarried, born at Hampstead (Middx), and a boarder.
The death of Caroline R Skinner, aged 84, was registered 1925/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1925: SKINNER Caroline Rachel of 60 Grosvenor-gardens Boscombe Hampshire spinster died 30 June 1925 at 68 Shakespeare-avenue Bath Probate London 5 September to John Allan Cleveland Skinner barrister-at-law and Florence Latham widow. Effects £3421 19s.10d. Resworn £3054 18s. 5d. Further Grant P.R. 5 November. Draft P-32
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PC5 William John Wheeler Edging, south: (1873-1938) .... MEMORY OF WILLIAM WHEELER DIED APRIL 11TH 1938, AGED 64 YEARS.
Emily Jane Wheeler (1882-1938)
Edging. The northern side has fallen over and is overgrown.
The birth of William John Wheeler in 1873 was registered 1874/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bennett.
The death of William J Wheeler, aged 64, was registered 1938/Q2 Bath.
The death of Emily J Wheeler, aged 55, was registered 1938/Q3 Bath. PC9 James Parfitt (1873- Headstone: 1933) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEARLY BELOVED HUSBAND Mary Ann Parfitt JAMES PARFITT (1879-1951) WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 28TH 1933, AGED 59 YEARS. ALSO OF MARY ANN PARFITT TH Headstone in the form of a scroll and edging. APRIL 24 1951, AGED 71 YEARS. The birth of Mary Ann Hedges was registered 1879/Q3 Bradford W. Edging, east: REST IN THE LORD. The marriage of James Parfitt to Mary Hedges was registered 1902/Q4 Bradford W.
In the 1911 census at Padleigh Bottom, Twerton nr Bath: James Parfitt, aged 34, general labourer, born at Farmborough (Som), wife Mary, aged 30, married 8 years 4 children, born at Bradford (Wilts), and children: Florence Edith, aged 8, born at Bradford, Edgar James, aged 7, born at Twerton, Wilfred Leonard, aged 5, born at Twerton, and Arthur Reginal (sic), aged 1, born at Twerton.
The death of James Parfitt, aged 59, was registered 1933/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1933: PARFITT James of 1 Grove Cottages Englishcombe near Bath died 28 June 1933 at the Royal United Hospital Combe Park Bath Probate Bristol 19 August to Mary Parfitt widow and Edgar James Parfitt nursery hand. Effects £774 0s. 6d. Draft P-33 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
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The death of Mary A Parfitt, aged 71, was registered 1951/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1951: PARFITT Mary Ann otherwise Mary of 1 Grove-cottages Englishcombe near Bath widow died 24 April 1951 at The Royal United Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 29 August to James Parfitt horticultural worker. Effects £39 8s. 4d. PC10 Frederick Francis Edging, north: Jones (1886-1943) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND FREDERICK FRANCIS JONES. DIED DEC, 18TH 1943, AGED 57. Ann Jones (1859-1933) Edging, south: ANN JONES, DIED JULY 26TH 1933, AGED 24.
Edging, chippings and a freestanding vase.
The birth of Frederick Francis Jones was registered 1886/Q4 Bradford W.
In the 1891 census at Reformatory Cottage, Limpley Stoke (Wilts): Reuben Jones, aged 31, cellar man at brewery, born at Turley, Bradford on Avon, wife Ann, aged 31, born at Potterne (Wilts), and children: Frederick F, aged 4, born at Limpley Stoke, and Elizabeth M, aged 1, born at Limpley Stoke.
In the 1911 census at 9 De Montalt Place, Combe Down (Som): Reuben Jones, aged 50, gardener domestic, born at Winsley, wife Ann, aged 50, married 25 years 3 children of which 2 then living, born at Potterne, and children: Frederick Francis, aged 23, unmarried, baker’s assistant, born at Limpley Stoke, and William Samson, aged 17, motor mechanic – engineering works, born at Limpley Stoke.
The marriage of Fredrick Francis Jones to Emily Greenland was registered 1911/Q3 Clutton.
The death of Reuben Jones, aged 59, was registered 1918/Q3 Bath.
The death of Emily Jones, aged 43, was registered 1928/Q4 Bath.
The marriage of Frederick Francis Jones to Emily Jane Ashman at Holy Trinity, Combe Down was registered 1929/Q4 Bath. (The birth of Emily Jane Ashman was registered 1893/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Chapman.) Draft P-34
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The death of Ann Jones, aged 74, was registered 1933/Q3 Bath.
The death of Frederick F Jones, aged 57, was registered 1943/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1945: JONES Frederick Francis of 10 De Montalt-place Combe Down Bath died 18 December 1943 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Administration Bristol 17 January to Emily Jane Jones widow and Herbert Clare Jones baker. Effects £2368 18s. 11d.
The death of Emily Jane Jones, born on 28 Aug 1893, was registered 1979/Q Bath. PC12 Alfred Parr (1862- Edging, south: 1936) IN MEMORY OF ALFRED PARR, DIED OCT. 3RD 1936. AGED 74. Edging, north: Mary Jane Parr (1858- ...... WIFE MARY JANE PARR DIED JUNE 11TH 1939, AGED 79. 1939) Edging, east: PEACE, PERFECT PEACE.
Edging.
The birth of Alfred Parr was registered 1862/Q2 Bideford.
In the 1891 census at The Crofts, Ross (Herefordshire): Alfred Parr, aged 28, teacher – elementary school, born at Parkham (Devon), wife Mary, aged 31, upholstress, born at Buckland (Devon).
In the 1911 census at School House, Marshfield, Chippenham: Alfred Parr, aged 48, head teacher, born at Parkham (Devon), wife Mary Jane, aged 51, married 22 years no children, born at Buckland Brewer (Devon), and Elizabeth Ann Davey, aged 36, unmarried, visitor, house keeper (domestic), born at Buckland Brewer.
The death of Alfred Parr, aged 74, was registered 1936/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1936: PARR Alfred of Magdalen Villa 6 Magdalen-avenue Bath died 3 October 1936 Probate Bristol 25 November to Mary Jane Parr widow. Effects £1503 6s. 9d.
The death of Mary J Parr, aged 79, was registered 1939/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1939: PARR Mary Jane of Magdalen Villa 6 Magdalen-avenue Bath widow died 11 June 1939 Probate Bristol 10 July to John Edmund Davey tailor. Effects £1183 8s. 1d.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PC15 Bernard Charles IN LOVING MEMORY OF Watson (1876-1936) MY DEAR HUSBAND BERNARD CHARLES WATSON Clara Florence Watson DIED JULY 14TH 1936, AGED 60. (1875-1954) IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH. AND OF CLARA FLORENCE, HIS BELOVED WIFE, DIED JULY 13TH 1954, AGED 79. Low headstone, edging (partly displaced) and a freestanding vase. Red granite.
The birth of Clara Florence Lowe was registered 1875/Q1 Chesterfield.
The marriage of Bernard Charles Watson to Clara Florence Lowe was registered 1901/Q3 Belper.
In the 1911 census at 16 Derwent Street, Park, Sheffield: Bernard Charles Watson, aged 35, grocer (master), born at Ashover (Derbys), wife Clara Florence, aged 36, married 10 years 1 child, born at Dronfield (Derbys), and two daughters.
The death of Bernard C Watson, aged 60, was registered 1936/Q3 Yeovil. From the National Probate Calendar 1936: WATSON Bernard Charles of 59 Mudford-road Yeovil Somersetshire died 14 July 1936 Probate London 30 November to Clara Florence Watson widow and William Henry Watson solicitor. Effects £3065 0s. 10d.
The death of Clara F Watson, aged 80, was registered 1954/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1955: WATSON Clara Florence of 27 Bloomfield-grove Bath widow died 13 July 1954 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Probate London 20 January to Edna Evelyn Marsden widow. Effects £1600 18s. 5d. PC17 Mark Love (1860-1930) Edging, south: ...... WHO FELL ASLEEP OCT. 27TH 1930 AGED 70. Emily Love (1857- 1939) Edging, north: ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE EMILY WHO PASSED AWAY 15TH FEB. 1939 AGED 81.
Edging displaced on northern side. The edging on the southern side is overgrown. Most of the lead is missing on the southern side.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes The birth of Emily Marsh was registered 1857/Q3 Warminster. The birth of Mark Love was registered 1860/Q3 Mere.
From GWR Employment Records: Mark Love, born 22 Jul 1859; Apr- 1887 porter; Nov-1894 luggage stower; Jul-1898 ticket collector.
The marriage of Mark Love to Emily Marsh was registered 1880/Q4 Warminster.
In the 1911 census at 58 Lower Bristol Road, Bath: Mark Love, aged 50, GWR ticket collector, born at Codford (Wilts), wife Emily, aged 54, married 31 years 7 children of which 5 then living, born at Horningsham (Wilts), children: Walter, aged 27, unmarried, taxi driver, born at Bath, Albert, aged 21, iron turner, born at Bath, and May, aged 17, coat hand tailoring, born at Bath, and a lodger.
The death of Mark Love, aged 70, was registered 1930/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1931: LOVE Mark of 60 Second-avenue Oldfield Park Bath died 26 October 1930 Probate Bristol 20 January to Ernest John Love foreman shunter and Walter George Love motor driver. Effects £408 14s. 7d.
The death of Emily Love, aged 81, was registered 1939/Q1 Bath. PC18 Frederick Clark (1866- Edging, south: 1932) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND FREDERICK CLARK WHO FELL ASLEEP ...... AGED 67. Ellen Clark (1868- 1940) Edging, south: ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE ELLEN CLARK WHO FELL ASLEEP NOV. 17TH 1940, AGED 72.
Edging. Southern side overgrown in places.
The birth of Frederick James Clark was registered 1891/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Lane.
In the 1911 census at 59 Third Avenue, Oldfield Park, Bath: Frederick Clark, aged 45, stationary engine driver – flour mill, born at Rowde (Wilts), wife Ellen, aged 43, married 21 years 4 children, born at Bath, and children: Frederick James, aged 20 labourer – flour mill, born at Bath, William Henry, aged 19, shop assistant – woollen & cloth merchants, born at Twerton, Elsie May, aged 18, tailoress – clothing factory, born at Bath, and Edward, aged 16, clothes presser – clothing factory, born at Bath.
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The death of Frederick Clark, aged 67, was registered 1932/Q4 Bath.
The death of Ellen Clark, aged 72, was registered 1940/Q4 Bath. PC19 Kate Elizabeth West: Williams (1878-1941) TREASURED ARE THE MEMORIES George Victor OF OUR DEAREST Williams (1879-1965) KAYE ELIZABETH. THE DEVOTED WIFE OF Alfred James Smith GEORGE V. WILLIAMS. (1901-1965) AND A DEARLY LOVED MOTHER WHO WAS CALLED HOME Gladys May Smith 9TH JUNE 1941, AGED 63 YEARS. (1902-2006) SAY NOT GOODNIGHT, GOD BLESS; Angel on a tiered plinth, edging and green chippings. BUT IN SOME BRIGHTER CLIME, BID US GOOD MORNING. The birth of Kate Elizabeth Francis was registered 1878/Q3 Bath, South: mother’s maiden name: McCarthy. ALSO OF The birth of George Victor Williams was registered 1879/Q2 Bath, GEORGE VICTOR mother’s maiden name: Coles. A DEVOTED HUSBAND & FATHER The marriage of George Victor Williams to Kate Elizabeth Francis was PASSED AWAY 9TH DEC. 1965 registered 1900/Q4 Bristol. AGED 86. LIFE’S RACE WELL RUN. The birth of Alfred James Humphreys Smith was registered 1902/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Jenkins. North: ALSO OF THEIR SON-IN-LAW In the 1911 census at 21 Daniel Street, Bathwick, Bath: George Victor ALFRED J SMITH Williams, aged 31, general foreman - builder, born at Bath, wife Kate BELOVED HUSBAND OF Elizabeth, aged 32, married 10 years 3 children, born at Bath, and GLADYS, children: Gladys May, aged 8, born at Bedminster, Stanley John, aged FELL ASLEEP 22ND MAY 1965 8, born at Bedminster, and Reginald George, aged 5, born at AGED 63. Bedminster. REMEMBERED WITH LOVE & GRATITUDE. The marriage of Gladys May Williams to Alfred James Humphrey Smith at the Argyle Chapel, Bath was registered 1925/Q3 Bath. Edging, north: ALSO OF THEIR DAUGHTER GLADYS MAY, DEAR WIFE OF ALFRED, WHO PASSED The death of Kate E Williams, aged 63, was registered 1941/Q2 Bath. AWAY 15TH APRIL 2006 AGED 103 YEARS. From the National Probate Calendar 1941: WILLIAMS Kate Elizabeth of Carn Brea Somerdale-avenue Bloomfield-road Bath (wife of George Victor Williams) died 9 June 1941 Probate Bristol 22 September to the said George Victor Williams masonry contractor. Effects £1164 0s. 8d.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Alfred J Smith, aged 63, was registered 1965/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1965: SMITH Alfred James Humphrey otherwise Alfred James of Carn Brea Somerdale Avenue Bath died 22 May 1965 Administration Bristol 27 August to Gladys May Smith widow. £3141.
The death of George V Williams, aged 86, was registered 1965/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1965: WILLIAMS George Victor of 11 Somerdale Avenue Bath died 8 December 1965 Probate Bristol 18 March to Gladys May Smith widow and Harold Walter Stephen Harding legal executive. £16847.
The death of Gladys May Smith, born on 27 Jul 1902, was registered 2006/Apr Bath & NE Somerset. PC22 Thomas Pound (1863- In 1932) Loving Memory of THOMAS POUND Ellen Pound (1867- WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 13TH OCT. 1932 1952) AGED 69 YEARS. Also ELLEN, WIDOW OF THE ABOVE THOMAS, TH DIED JAN. 5 1952 AGED 84, Low headstone and edging, all displaced by a fir tree. A BELOVED MOTHER AND FATHER. The birth of Thomas Pound was registered 1863/Q1 Wincanton.
The birth of Dorothy Mabel Pound was registered 1898/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Hunt.
In the 1911 census at 4 Rock Hall Cottages, Bath: Thomas Pound, aged 48, journeyman blacksmith, born at Castle Cary (Som), wife Ellen, aged 43, married 22 years 4 children, born at North Cadbury (Som), and children: Ellen Hunt, aged 21, born at North Cadbury, Leonard Thomas, aged 18, apprentice hairdressing, born at North Cadbury, Bertha Allis (sic), aged 16, tailoress, born at North Cadbury, and Dorothy Mabel, aged 12, born at Combe Down, Bath.
The death of Thomas Pound, aged 69, was registered 1932/Q4 Bath.
The death of Ellen Pound, aged 84, was registered 1952/Q1 Bath.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PC24 Mary Chard (1832- In Loving Memory of 1916) MARY THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF George Chard (1839- GEORGE CHARD, 1927) WHO ENTERED INTO REST 26. DEC. 1916 AGED 84 YEARS. “THE JOY UNSPEAKABLE AND FULL OF GLORY.” Also of GEORGE CHARD Tall headstone and edging. ENTERED INTO REST 12. FEB. 1927 IN HIS 88TH YEAR. In the 1911 census at 8 Sydenham Buildings, Bath: George Chard, aged 72, retired carpenter, born at Bradpole (Dorset), and wife Mary, aged REUNITED. 75, married 44 years 3 children, born at Broadwinsor (Dorset).
The death of Mary Chard, aged 84, was registered 1916/Q4 Bath.
The death of George Chard, aged 87, was registered 1927/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1927: CHARD George of 8 Sydenham-buildings Bath died 12 February 1927 at 29 Sydenham- buildings Probate London 11 March to Sidney George Chard solicitor’s clerk. Effects £459 8s. 2d. PC25 William Geoffrey IN Debonnaire Banyard LOVING MEMORY (1907-1934) OF WILLIAM GEOFFREY DEBONNAIRE BANYARD William Debonnaire WHO PASSED AWAY FEB. 5. 1934 Banyard (1871-1937) AGED 26 YEARS. ALSO OF
Martha Eliza Banyard WILLIAM DEBONNAIRE BANYARD Low headstone and edging. (1874-1958) WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 21. 1937 AGED 66 YEARS. The birth of William Geoffrey Debonnaire Banyard was registered Frances Mary Pitfield ALSO MARTHA ELIZA, WIFE OF THE ABOVE 1907/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Harper. Bolton (1852-1937) AND DAUGHTER OF FRANCES BOLTON. DIED SEPT. 8. 1958. Passengers on the SS Nevasa from Calcutta to Plymouth, arriving on 28 Apr 1920: William Banyard, aged 49, tea planter, and Martha C Banyard, aged 46, country of last permanent residence: Assam, India, country of intended permanent residence: England.
From The London Gazette of 28 Apr 1925 (Issue 33042) p2842: “4th Bn. Somerset L.I.—William Geoffrey Debonnaire Banyard (late
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Cadet Sjt., Haileybury Coll. Contgt., Jun. Div., O.T.C.). 21st Apr. 1925.” From The Bath Weekly Chronicle and Herald of Sat 10 Feb 1934 p6: “The funeral of Mr. W. G. D. Banyard, the former Bath Rugby player, took place at St. James’s Cemetery on Friday, the Vicar of St, Mark’s (the Rev. Bloomer) officiating. Mr. Banyard, who was the only son of Mr. and Mr. W. Banyard of “The Cedars,” Wells Road, died on Monday at the age of 28. He was a member of the staff of the British Quarrying company, Chipping Sodbury, of which his father is manager. A keen sportsman, he played Rugby for Bath as a forward some seasons ago. ...” The death of William G D Banyard, aged 26, was registered 1934/Q1 Bradford-on-A.
The death of William D Banyard, aged 66, was registered 1937/Q4 Amersham. From the National Probate Calendar 1938: BANYARD William Debonnaire of Rajkie Gregories-road Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire died 21 November 1937 Probate Bristol 8 February to Martha Eliza Banyard widow. Effects £10143 13s. 11d. Resworn £10318 10s. 4d.
The death of Martha E Banyard, aged 84, was registered 1958/Q3 Windsor. From the National Probate Calendar 1958: BANYARD Martha Eliza of Rajkie 73 Gregories Road Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire widow died 5 September 1958 at King Edward VII Hospital Windsor Probate Oxford 21 November to Eric William Stewart Anderson major H.M. army. Effects £6609 7s. 1d.
See also PD25. PC26 Francis Henry Spencer Edging, west: (1879-1933) In loving memory of Edging, south (on 1 line): Rosina Spencer (1879- ..... AND ..... FRANCIS HENRY BELOVED HUSBAND OF ROSINA SPENCER DIED 1961) XMAS MORN 1933, AGE 54. Edging, north: ALSO OF HIS DEAR WIFE ROSINA SPENCER, DIED DEC. 7TH 1961. AGE 82.
Edging and a freestanding vase. Edging, east: “TILL WE MEET AGAIN.” The birth of Francis Henry Spencer was registered 1879/Q3 Frome.
Vase: The marriage of Francis Henry Spencer to Rosina Francis at St Peter’s, “DAD.” Twerton was registered 1901/Q4 Bath. “MUM.” Draft P-41 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
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In the British Army Attestation Record dated 10 Dec 1915: Francis Henry Spencer, aged 36 years 5 months, of 47 Lorne Road, Bath, married Rosina Francis at St Peter’s, Twerton on 6 Oct 1901, five children.
The death of Francis H Spencer, aged 54, was registered 1933/Q4 Bath.
The death of Rosina Spencer, aged 82, was registered 1961/Q4 Bath. PC40 William Widcombe Edging, south (on 1 line): (1863-1934) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND WILLIAM WID[COMBE, DIED OCT.] 18TH 1934, AGED 70. Emily Widcombe (1860-1939) Edging, north: ALSO EMILY, HIS WIFE, WHO DIED MAY 11TH 1939, AGED 78 YEARS. Mary Ann Smallcombe Edging, west:
(1863-1947) ALSO MARY ANN SMALLCOMBE Edging in pink granite. The western part of the edging is displaced SISTER OF EMILY. TH and on the grave. The southern edging is partly overgrown. DIED MARCH 19 1947. The birth of Emily Smallcombe was registered 1861/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Webber. The birth of Mary Ann(e) Smallcombe was registered 1863/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Webber. Baptised on 23 Dec 1863 at Castle Combe (Wilts); William, son of James & Jane Widcombe.
In the 1911 census at 13 George Road, Bath: William Widcombe, aged 47, police constable, born at Castle Combe (Wilts), wife Emily, aged 49, married 20 years no children, born at Carlingcot (Som), and Elizabeth Smallcombe, aged 74, widow, wife’s mother, old age pensioner, born at Kilmerdon (Som).
The death of William Widcombe, aged 70, was registered 1934/Q4 Bath.
The death of Emily Widcombe, aged 78, was registered 1939/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1939: WIDCOMBE Emily of 182 Coronation-avenue Bath widow died 11 May 1939 Probate Bristol 12 June to Mary Ann Smallcombe spinster. Effects £140 7s. 8d.
The death of Mary A Smallcombe, aged 83, was registered 1947/Q1 Draft P-42
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1947: SMALLCOMBE Mary Ann of 1 Beehive Cottage Odd Down Bath spinster died 19 March 1947 Probate Bristol 23 May to Margery Button (wife of Arthur Button). Effects £371 14s. 8d. PC42 Rosina Ellen Noad IN LOVING MEMORY OF (1877-1950) ROSINA ELLEN NOAD DIED 30TH JUNE 1950, George Leonard Noad AGED 71. (1878-1954) ALSO OF GEORGE LEONARD NOAD Florence Beatrice DIED 16TH OCT. 1954,
Noad (1887-1961) AGED 76. Low headstone and edging with white chippings. ALSO OF FLORENCE BEATRICE NOAD The death of Rosina E Noad, aged 71, was registered 1950/Q3 Wells. SISTER OF THE ABOVE TH WHO DIED 25 JAN. 1961. The death of George L Noad, aged 76, was registered 1954/Q4 Bath. AT REST. From the National Probate Calendar 1954: NOAD George Leonard of 3 Lower Church-street Bath died 16 October 1954 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Administration Bristol 19 November to Frederick Albert Noad retired corporation employee. Effects 31321 8s. 10d.
The death of Florence B Noad, aged 73, was registered 1961/Q1 Weston super Mare. From the National Probate Calendar 1961: NOAD Florence Beatrice of St. Ives Channel Road Clevedon Somersetshire spinster died 25 January 1961 at Clevedon Hospital Somersetshire Administration Bristol 19 April to Frederick Albert Noad retired corporation official. Effects £965. PC46 David Henry Davis IN LOVING MEMORY OF (1884-1955) DAVID H. DAVIS DIED JAN. 1955. AGED 70. Florence Louisa Davis FLORENCE L DAVIS (1880-1972) DIED AUG. 29. 1972. AGED 91. DORIS E. WALDRON Doris Evelyn Waldron DIED JAN. 26 1934 AGED 28.
(1905-1934) DAVID V. DAVIS Edging with an integral plaque at the foot and an integral round vase KILLED IN ACTION at the head. Some lead missing. David Victor Davis JUNE 29. 1944, AGED 27. (1917-1944) KATHLEEN M. DAVIS. The birth of David Henry Davis was registered 1884/Q2 Bath, mother’s DIED JULY 11. 1968, AGED 54. maiden name: Head. Kathleen May Davis (1912-1968) The birth of Doris Evelyn Davis was registered 1905/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Farmer.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes In the 1911 census at 1 Half-Moon Cottage, Holloway, Bath: David Henry Davis, aged 29, carter, born at Bath, wife Florence, aged 30, married 6 years 3 children of which 2 then living, born at Marshfield (Glos), and children: Doris, aged 5, born at Bath, and Phyllis, aged 2, born at Bath.
The birth of Kathleen May Davis was registered 1912/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Farmer. The birth of David Victor Davis was registered 1917/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Farmer.
The marriage of Doris Evelyn Davis to Harold John Waldron at St Saviour’s, Larkhall was registered 1928/Q4 Bath.
The death of Doris E Waldron, aged 28, was registered 1934/Q1 Bath.
David Victor Davis, Serjeant 5670745 4th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry died on 30 Jun 1944; Ryes War Cemetery, Bazenville (Calvados) VIII.J.9 [CWGC]
The death of David H Davis, aged 70, was registered 1955/Q1 Bath.
The death of Kathleen M Davis, aged 56, was registered 1968.Q3 Bath. No entry in the burial index.
The death of Florence Louise Davis, born on 22 Dec 1880, was registered 1972/Q3 Bath. No entry in the burial index. PC47 Theresa Tudor (1866- IN 1920) LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF Gladys Eleanor Tudor THERESA TUDOR (1890-1907) WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 20TH 1920. AND OF
GLADYS ELEANOR TUDOR Cross on 3 plinths and edging in rough white granite. DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE TH WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 25 1907 The birth of Theresa Bennett was registered 1866/Q3 Honiton. UNTIL THE DAY BREAK.
The marriage of Theresa Bennett to David Thomas Tudor was registered 1890/Q1 Bath.
The birth of Gladys Eleanor Tudor was registered 1890/Q4 Bath, Draft P-44
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes mother’s maiden name: Bennett.
In the 1891 census at 5 Catharine Place, Walcot, Bath: David T Tudor, aged 23, draper’s assistant, born at Trefonen (Salop), wife Theresa, aged 23, lodging house keeper, born at Honiton (Devon), daughter Gladys, aged 5 months, born at Bath, Walter Bennett, aged 19, brother-in-law, groom, born at Honiton, two servants and two sets of boarders.
The death of Gladys Eleanor Tudor, aged 16, was registered 1907/Q1 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 67 Wellsway, Bath: David Thomas Tudor, aged 43, assistant – house furnishing, born at Trefonen, Oswestry (Salop), wife Theresa, aged 44, married 22 years 2 children of which 1 then living, born at Honiton (Devon), and daughter Beatrice Ada, aged 15, born at Bath.
The death of Theresa Tudor, aged 53, was registered 1920/Q1 Bath. PC48 Mercy Sarah Hibbard (1835-1908)
Slab. Baptised on 1 Mar 1835 at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe: Mercy Sarah, daughter of George & Mercy Hibbard, of Holloway, father’s occupation: accountant.
In the 1851 census at 42 Milsom Street, Bath: George Lansdown, aged 42, jeweller & watch maker, born at Bath, wife Mercy, aged 42, born at Bath, two children, Mercy S Hibbard, aged 16, daughter-in-law, born at Bath, and a servant.
In the 1891 census at 4 Pierrepont Street, Bath: Mercy Hibbard, aged 56, single, techaer, biorn at Bath, two servants and two boarders.
The death of Mercy Sarah Hibbard, aged 73, was registered 1908/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1908: HIBBARD Mercy Sarah of Torkington Zion View Wells-road Bath spinster died 13 August 1908 Administration (with Will) Bristol 28 Sepetmber to Henry Hibbard
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes gentleman. Effects £77 15s. 6d. PC53 Charles Tett (1865- Edging, south (on 1 line): 1937) IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF HARRIET TETT WHO DIED FEBRUARY 10TH 1937. AGED 71. Harriett Tett (1870- 1963) Edging, north: ALSO HARRIETT, WIDOW OF CHARLES DIED APRIL 15TH 1963. AGED 92.
Edging, east: Edging and a freestanding vase. REUNITED The birth of Charles Tett was registered 1865/Q4 Chard. The birth of Harriet Buckman was registered 1870/Q2 Lewes.
The marriage of Charles Tett to Harriett Buckman was registered 1894/Q4 Dorchester.
In the 1911 census at 31 Beckhampton Road, Durley Park, Bath: Charles Tett, aged 45, mineral water maker - worker, born at Dolish, Ilminster (Som), wife Harriet, aged 40, married 16 years no children, born at Bebbingham (Sussex), and a boarder
The death of Charles Tett, aged 71, was registered 1937/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: TETT Charles of 31 Beckhampton-road Durley Park Bath died 10 February 1937 Probate Bristol 22 March to Harriett Tett widow. Effects £444 16s. 5d.
The death of Harriett Tett, aged 92, was registered 1963/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1963: TETT Harriett of Oakwood Bathwick Hill Bath widow died 15 April 1963 Probate Bristol 25 October to Georte (sic) Tett retired watchmaker and Arthur Leslie King solicitor. Effects £1723 10s. 3d. PD PD2 Mary Elizabeth Cole South: (1833-1862) Sacred TO THE MEMORY OF MARY ELIZABETH COLE Henry Edmond Cole ONLY DAUGHTER OF HENRY EDMOND COLE (1798-1885) OF WIDCOMBE CRESCENT BATH WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 13TH 1862, AGED 28.
Pitched 4 ways.
In the 1861 census at 7 Widcombe Crsecent, Bath: Henry E Cole, aged Draft P-46
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes 62, house property, born in London, wife Mary, aged 59, born in London, daughter Mary E, aged 27, born at Widcombe, and two servants.
The death of Mary Elizabeth Cole, aged 28, was registered 1862/Q1 Bath. From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 20 Mar 1862 p5: March 13, at No. 7, Widcombe Crescent, in this city, in her 29th year, Mary Elizabeth Cole, the only daughter of Henry Edmund Cole, Esq. PD4 Charles Haines (1845- Headstone: 1917) IN LOVING MEMORY OF Clara Elizabeth Haines OUR DEAR FATHER (1862-1930) CHARLES HAINES, DIED FEB. 5TH 1917 AGED 71. “AT REST.” Headstone and footstone with edging.
Footstone (facing west): The birth of Clara Elizabeth Glover was registered 1862/Q3 Shepton ALSO OF Mallet. OUR DEAR MOTHER
CLARA E. HAINES The marriage of Clara Elizabeth Glover to Ernest Edward Tilke was DIED OCT. 29TH 1930, registered 1885/Q4 Shepton Mallet. AGED 78.
“REST IN PEACE.” The death of Ernest Edward Tilke, aged 27, was registered 1889/Q2 Shepton Mallet.
On 9 June 1890 at Oakhill: Charles Haines, son of James Haines, married Clara Tilke, daughter of John Glover (registered 1890/Q2 Shepton Mallet)
The birth of Fendlend Montagu Haines was registered 1891/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Glover.
In the 1911 census at 17 Princes Buildings, Widcombe, Bath: Charles Haines, aged 64, labourer, born at Norton St Philip, wife Clara, aged 49, married 20 years 5 children of which 4 then living, born at Oakhill (Som), and children Fendlend, aged 19, born at Bath, Mabel, aged 18, born at Bath, Edward, aged 12, born at Bath, and Violet, aged 9, born at Bath.
The death of Charles Haines, aged 71, was registered 1917/Q1 Bath. The death of Clara E Haines, aged 68, was registered 1930/Q4 Bath.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PD5 George Underwood Edging, south: (1860-1929) IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE UNDERWOOD 39 YEARS VERGER OF ST LUKE’S CHURCH, HE RESTED FROM HIS LABOURS AND PASSED TO HIS REWARD NOV 24TH 1929, AGED 69. Helen Edith Underwood (1887- Edging, north: ALSO OF HELEN EDITH UNDERWOOD, HIS WIFE 1940) ST WHO PASSED AWAY DEC. 31 1940, AGED 53.
George Hugh Plaque: Edging and a rectangular plaque. Underwood (1923- ALSO THEIR SON 1945) SGT. GEORGE UNDERWOOD The birth of Helen Edith Bendall was registered 1887/Q3 Gloucester. R.A.C.C. WHO DIED AT TIDWORTH MILITARY HOSPITAL The marriage of George Underwood to Helen Edith Bendall at St JAN. 14TH 1945, AGED 21. Luke’s, Lyncombe was registered 1922/Q2 Bath.
The birth of George H Underwood was registered 1923/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bendall.
The death of George Underwood, aged 69, was registered 1929/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1929: UNDERWOOD George of 13 Entry Hill Bath died 24 November 1929 Probate Bristol 18 December to Helen Edith Underwood widow. Effects £453 12s. 4d.
From the National Probate Calendar 1941: UNDERWOOD Helen Edith of 13 Entry Hill Bath widow died 31 December 1940 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Administration (limited) Bristol 14 February to Elizabeth Yeo Evans widow and Sydney Underwood co-operative societys collector. Effects £55.
The death of George H Underwood, aged 21, was registered 1945/Q1 Andover. PD7 John Edwin Seager TBA (1864-1933) ALSO OF ELIZABETH HIS WIFE WHO DIED 15TH SEPT. 1940, AGED 74. Elizabeth Seager (1866-1940) Edging, west: THY WILL BE DONE. Elizabeth Sarah
Matilda Seager (1897- Edging, east: Edging (displaced) and a freestanding vase. 1987) ALSO ELIZABETH S. M. SEAGER DIED JUNE 18H 1987, AGED 90. The birth of John Seager was registered 1864/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Ivins. The birth of Elizabeth Holbrook was registered 1865/Q4 Bath. Draft P-48
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The marriage of John Edwin Seager to Elizabeth Holbrook at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1890.Q2 Bath.
The birth of Elizabeth Sarah Matilda Seager was registered 1897/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Holbrook.
In the 1911 census at 3 Barton Place, Wells Road, Bath: John Seager, aged 45, ballast guard G W Railway, born at Bath, wife Elizabeth, aged 45, married 21 years 9 children, born at Bath, and nine children.
The death of John E Seager, aged 67, was registered 1933/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1933: SEAGER John Edwin of 151 Wellsway Bath died 10 March 1933 Probate Bristol 29 April to Flora Olive Seager spinster. Effects £1052 13s. 3d.
The death of Elizabeth Seager, aged 74, was registered 1940/Q4 Bath.
The death of Elizabeth Sarah Matilda Seager, born in 1897, was registered 1987/Jun Bath. PD23 Eleanor Chapman IN (1875-1937) LOVING MEMORY OF ELEANOR Henry John Chapman WIFE OF H. J. CHAPMAN (1876-1950) DIED JAN. 3. 1937. “SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS.” Allen Butlin Chapman
(1899-1957) ALSO OF Headstone and edging in red granite. A freestanding vase. HENRY JOHN HUSBAND JOHN The birth of Eleanor Butlin was registered 1875/Q1 Keynsham. HUSBAND OF ABOVE, The birth of Henry John Chapman was registered 1876/Q4 Shepton DIED MARCH 18. 1950. Mallet. ALSO OF ALLEN BUTLIN CHAPMAN On 14 Feb 1898 at Weston (Som): Henry George (!) Chapman married DIED DECEMBER 19. 1957 Eleanor Butlin (registered 1898/Q1 Bath). AGED 58 YEARS. The birth of Allen Butlin Chapman was registered 1899/Q1 Amesbury.
In the 1911 census at 40 Gay Street, Bath: Henry John Chapman, aged 34, lodging house keeper, born at Ashwick (Som), wife Eleanor, aged 36, married 13 years 1 child, born at Mangotsfield (Glos), son Allen Butlin, aged 12, born at Gt Durnford (Wilts), three boarders, a lodger and a visitor.
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The death of Eleanor Chapman, aged 61, was registered 1937/Q1 Bath.
The death of Henry J Chapman, aged 73, was registered 1950/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1950: CHAPMAN Henry John of 15 The Circus Bath died 18 March 1950 Probate Bristol 22 May to Graham Henry Charles Chapman farmer and Cecil Henry Terry consulting surgeon. Effects £13979 7s. 1d.
The death of Allen B Chapman, aged 58, was registered 1957/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1958: CHAPMAN Allen Butlin of Church Farm Coleford near Bath died 19 December 1957 at Saint Martin’s Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 7 March to Phyllis Annie Chapman widow. Effects £7880 11s. PD25 Vivian George Hinton ...... Bolton (1883-1913) ...... 20TH FEBY 1913 Alexander Joseph IN HIS 30TH YEAR, Bolton (1836-1922) VIVIAN, SON OF A.J.BOLTON, M.I.C.E. Frances Mary Pitfield LATE OF CALCUTTA.
Bolton (1852-1937) DEEPLY REGRETTED. Edging, a plaque in the form of a scroll. Double-width plot. ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALEXANDER JOSEPH BOLTON TH In the 1891 census at 11 Lushington Road, Eastbourne (Sussex): Katie DIED 29 SEP. 1922. M M Barnes, aged 28, unmarried, trained nurse, born at Sherwood ALSO OF Forest (Notts), Elizabeth Barnes, aged 71, widow, mother, living on FRANCES MARY own means, born at Sidney (sic), New South Wales, Cyril J Bolton, PITFIELD BOLTON aged 10, nephew, born at Garden Reach, Calcutta, India, Vivian G H WHO ND Bolton, aged 8, nephew, born at Garden Reach, Calcutta, Edwin E C PASSED AWAY 22 APRIL 1937. Bolton, aged 5, born at Garden Reach, Calcutta, a lodger and a AS FOR GOD – HIS WAY IS PERFECT. mother’s help.
In the 1911 census at The Cedars, Wells Road, Bath: Alexander Bolton, aged 75, pensioned Indian Navy – engineer officer, born at S[y]dney, NSW, wife Francis (sic), aged 58, married 18 years 14 children of which 11 then living, born at Beaminster (Dorset), children: Gwendoline, aged 28, unmarried, born at Calcutta, India, and Richard, aged 38, unmarried, engineer Royal Indian Marine – Govt of India, born at Calcutta, and a servant.
The death of Vivian G H Bolton, aged 30, was registered 1913/Q1 Draft P-50
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1913: BOLTON Vivian George Hinton of 84 Wells-road Bath gentleman died 20 February 1913 Administration Bristol 17 April to Alexander Joseph Balton (sic) retired engineer. Effects £36 16s. 6d.
The death of Alexander J Bolton, aged 86, was registered 1922/Q4 Bath.
The death of Frances M P Bolton, aged 84, was registered 1937/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: BOLTON Frances Mary Pitfield of The Cedars 84 Wells-road Bath widow died 22 April 1937 Administration Bristol 17 July to Martha Eliza Banyard (wife of William Debonair Banyard). Effects £42129 10s. 1d. PD26 John Grove (1853- Edging, south: 1932) JOHN GROVE DIED NOVEMBER 7TH 1932. AGED 79. Edging. Access is hampered by the lower branches of a tree. “AT REST.” Theresa Penelope The birth of Theresa Penelope Tompkins was resgieterd 1849/Q4 Grove (1849-1948) Edging, north: Yeovil. IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF PENELOPE THERESA WIFE OF JOHN GROVE WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY AUG. 20TH 1948, AGED 98. The marriage of Penelope Theresa Tompkins to Robert George Winsor was registered 1871/Q2 Yeovil.
The marriage of John Grove to Theresa Penelope Winsor was registered 1907/Q4 Bristol.
In the 1911 census at 77 Wellsway, Bath: John Grove, aged 58, tailor (master), born at Cannington (Som), and wife Theresa Penelope, aged 62, married 3 years no children, born at Yeovil (Som).
The death of John Grove, aged 79, was registered 1932/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1933: GROVE John of 77 Wellsway Bath died 7 November 1932 Probate Bristol 27 January to Charles Shepherd Grove tailor and John May retired bank official. Effects £29100 4s. 10d. Resworn £29126 2s. 8d.
The death of Theresa P Grove, aged 98, was registered 1948/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1948: GROVE Theresa Penelope of 77 Wellsway Bath widow died 20 August 1948 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Probate London 13 November to Thomas Henry Winsor builders office manager. Effects £731 4s. 7d.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PD41 Bertram Charles MATTHEWS Matthews (1905-1934) IN MEMORY OF OUR ONLY SON Amy Matthews (1883- BERTRAM MATTHEWS 1944) DIED 5TH JULY 1934 AGED 28 YEARS. Bertram Charles BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART Matthews (1884-1956) FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD. AND Headstone (flat), edging (displaced) and a vase. IN LOVING MEMORY OF AMY The birth of Amy Holborn was registered 1883.Q3 Bath, mother’s MOTHER OF THE ABOVE maiden name: Dainton. DIED 13TH AUGUST 1944, The birth of Bertram Charles Matthews was registered 1884/Q4 Bath, AGED 61 YEARS. mother’s maiden name: Smith. “UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.” ALSO OF The marriage of Bertram Charles Matthews to Amy Holborn at St BERTRAM C. MATTHEWS, Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1905.Q3 Bath. FATHER AND HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE The birth of Bertram Charles Matthews was registered 1905/Q3 Bath, DIED 18TH OCTOBER 1956. mother’s maiden name: Holborn.
In the 1911 census at 5 Lower Wells Road, Bath: Bertram Matthews, aged 26, motor engineer – moto garage born at Hinton C[harterhouse] (Som), wife Amy, aged 27, married 5 years 2 children, born at Freshford (Som), and daughter Vera M, aged 3, born at Bath.
The death of Bertram C Matthews, aged 28, was registered 1934/Q3 Bath.
The death of Amy Matthews, aged 61, was registered 1944/Q3 Bath.
The death of Bertram C Matthews, aged 72, was registered 1956/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1956: MATTHEWS Bertram Charles of 135 Englishcombe-lane Bath died 18 October 1956 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 12 December to Dorothy May Matthews widow and Doris Alderwick spinster, Effects £2360 15s. 1d. PD42 William Thomas Edging, south (on 1 line): Russell (1881-1934) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND WILLIAM THOMAS, WHO FELL ASLEEP SEPT. 26TH 1934, AGED 52. Nellie Patience Russell (1884-1962) Edging, north (on 1 line): ALSO NELLIE PATIENCE RUSSELL HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO FELL ASLEEP JAN. 8TH 1962. AGED 77.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Edging and a plaque in the form of an open book. Plaque: IN The birth of William Thomas Russell in 1881 was registered 1882/Q1 LOVING Bath, mother’s maiden name: Shroll. MEMORY The birth of Patience Nellie Butcher was registered 1884/Q3 Bath, MUM mother’s maiden name: Edwards. AND DAD The marriage of William Thomas Russell to Patience Nellie Butcher was registered 1909/Q3 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 30 Bellotts Road, Twerton-on-Avon, Bath: William Thomas Russell, aged 29, pork butcher’s labourer, born at Bath, wife Nellie Patience, aged 26, married 2 years 1 child, born at Twerton, and son William Albert Job, aged 1, born at Bath.
The death of William T Russell, aged 52, was registered 1934/Q4 Bath.
The death of Nellie P Russell, aged 77, was registered 1962/Q1 Bath. PD45 Herbert Montague IN Melhuish (1876-1935) LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND Florence Elizabeth HERBERT MONTAGUE MELHUISH Melhuish (1874-1964) WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 10TH 1935, AGED 59.
“PEACE, PERFECT PEACE.” Headstone (black with gold lettering), edging in rough granite (one AND OF corner displaced) and two freestanding vases. FLORENCE ELIZABETH MELHUISH TH DIED OCT. 9 1964, The birth of Florence Elizabeth Smith was registered 1874/Q2 Bath, AGED 90. mother’s maiden name: Bigwood. The birth of Herbert Montague Melhuish was registered 1876/Q4 Williton.
The marriage of Herbert Montague Melhuish to Florence Elizabeth Smith at St Michael’s, Twerton was registered 1902/Q3 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 5 First Avenue, Bath: Herbert M Melhuish, aged 34, postal clerk, born at Storgursey (Som), wife Florence, aged 38, married 8 years no children, born at Twerton on Avon, and Leah Smith, aged 73, widow, mother-in-law, born at Twerton on Avon.
The death of Herbert M Melhuish, aged 59, was registered 1935/Q4
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Wells. From the National Probate Calendar 1936: MELHUISH Herbert Montague of 5 First-avenue Bath died 10 November 1935 at the Mental Hospital Wells Probate Bristol 11 January to Florence Elizabeth Melhuish widow. Effects £782 3s. 5d.
The death of Florence E Melhuish, aged 90, was registered 1964/Q4 Coventry. From the National Probate Calendar 1964: MELHUISH Florence Elizabeth of 3 St. Andrews Road Coventry widow died 9 October 1964 at Selly Oak Hospital Birmingham Probate Birmingham 30 December to Pauline Melhuish widow. £3832. PD47 Ellen Sophia Bidmead East: (1829-1907) IN LOVING MEMORY
Daniel Bidmead (1838- North: 1913) ALSO
Cross on 3 plinths and edging.
The birth of Daniel Bidmead was registered 1838/Q3 Bath.
In the 1871 census at 2 Gloucester Street, Walcot, Bath: Daniel Bidmead, aged 31, grocer, born at Bath, and wife Ellen, aged 36, born at Gloucester.
In the 1891 census at 5 St Mark’s Place, Bath: Daniel Bidmead, aged 51, living on his own means, born at Bath, and wife Ellen S, aged 56, born at Gloucester.
The death of Ellen Sophia Bidmead, aged 78, was registered 1907/Q4 Bath.
The death of Daniel Bidmead, aged 74, was registered 1913/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1913: BIDMEAD Daniel of 5 St. Mark’s-place Bath retired grocer died 9 August 1913 Probate Bristol 17 November to Alexander Gilasbey grocer’s assistant. Effects £474 14s. 11d.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PD48 Charles Theodore IN Ollivant (1844-1908) LOVING MEMORY OF Caroline Ashton Stride CHARLES OLLIVANT (1840-1925) WHO WAS CALLED TO THE HIGH LIFE SEPTEMBER 26TH 1908. Elizabeth Ollivant AGED 64 YEARS.
(1851-1928) Tall headstone and edging. “THERE SHALL BE NO NIGHT THERE.”
The birth of Caroline Ollivant was registered 1840/Q4 Chorlton ALSO (Lancs). CAROLINE ASHTON STRIDE The birth of Charles Theodore Ollivant was registered 1844/Q2 SISTER OF THE ABOVE Chorlton (Lancs). WHO DIED DECEMBER 15TH 1925,
AGED 85 YEARS. The marriage of Caroline Ollivant to Thomas Potts Ashton was registered 1871/Q3 Altrincham. “BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD.” MATTHEW V.8. The death of Thomas Potts Ashton, aged 41, was registered 1873/Q2 ALSO Altrincham. ELIZABETH OLLIVANT WIFE OF THE ABOVE On 8 Jul 1875 at Manchester Cathedral: Charles Theodore Ollivant, WHO PASSED AWAY DECEMBER 3RD 1928 aged 31, merchants clerk, of Sales, Cheshire, son of George Bent AGED 77 YEARS. Ollivant, merchant, married Elizabeth Hallam, aged 24, spinster, of Chapman Street, daughter of James Hallam, cabinet maker RE-UNITED, AND AT REST. (registered 1875/Q3 Manchester).
On 4 Dec 1888 at St Mary’s, Shirehampton: Edmund Stride, son of Robert Stride, married Caroline Ashton, daughter of George Bent Ollivant (registered 1888/Q4 Barton R).
In the 1901 census at 6 Bloomfield Park, Bath: Charles Ollivant, aged 57, living on own means, born at Manchester, wife Elizabeth, aged 50, born at Manchester, three children and a servant.
The death of Charles Theodore Ollivant, aged 64, was registered 1908/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1909: OLLIVANT Charles Theodore of Ranche Bloomfield-park Bath house gent died 26 September 1908 Administration Bristol 19 January to Elizabeth Ollivant widow. Effects £781 4s. 11d.
In the 1911 census at The Ranche, Bloomfield Park, Bath: Elizabeth Ollivant, aged 60, widow, private means, born at Manchester, two children and a boarder.
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The death of Caroline Stride, aged 85, was registered 1925/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1926: STRIDE Caroline of 46 Devonshire-buildings Wellsway Bath widow died 15 December 1925 Probate Bristol 15 January to Frank Ollivant bank cashier. Effects £1981 3s.
The death of Elizabeth Ollivant, aged 77, was registered 1928/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1928: OLLIVANT Elizabeth of 5 Johnstone-street Bath widow died 3 December 1928 Administration Bristol 20 December to Frank Ollivant bank cashier. Effects £204 17s. 9d. PD49 Charlotte Bradfield Edging, south: (1866-1914) [In loving] Memory of CHARLOTTE BRADFIELD WHO DIED SEP. [7TH] 1914 AGED 47.
John Bradfield (1857- Edging, east: 1916) “JESU, LOVER OF MY SOUL.”
Edging. The northern side is overgrown.
The birth of John Bradfield was registered 1857/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Fry.
The marriage of John Bradfield to Charlotte Payne was registered 1889/Q3 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 20 Brougham Hayes, Bath: John Bradfield, aged 53, house painter, born at Bath, wife Charlotte, aged 43, married 21 years 3 children, born at Bath, and three children.
The death of Charlotte Bradfield, aged 47, was registered 1914/Q3 Bath.
The death of John Bradfield, aged 59, was registered 1916/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1916: BRADFIELD John of 20 Brougham Hayes Bath journeyman painter died 26 August 1916 Probate Bristol 2 November to Francis Glover solicitor. Effects £306 16s. 7d.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PD51 William Brown (1862- Edging, south: 1924) IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM BROWN, DIED JULY 25TH 1924, AGED 62.
Alec Norman Brown Edging, north: (1897-1931) ALSO HIS SON ALEC NORMAN, DIED OCTOBER 21ST 1931, AGED 34.
Ellen Caroline Brown Edging, west:
(1866-1952) At rest Edging. According to the survey carried out in the 1980s there is also a memorial to Ellen Caroline Brown.
The birth of Alec Norman Brown was registered 1897/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bowler.
In the 1911 census at 92 Holloway, Bath: William Brown, aged 48, grocer’s assistant, born at Bath, wife Ellen C, aged 44, married 21 years 3 children, born at Bath, children: Phillip C H, aged 18, plumber, born at Bath, Norman A, aged 14, clerk engineer’s, born at Bath, and Grace E, aged 12, born at Bath, a boarder and a lodger.
Passenger on the SS Mexico from Liverpool to Valparaiso, leaving on 2 Jan 1920: Alec Norman Brown, aged 22, stenographer, HM Forces.
The death of William Brown, aged 62, was registered 1924/Q3 Bath.
Passenger on the SS Andes from Buenos Aires to Southampton, arriving on 30 May 1926: Alec Norman Brown, aged 29, occupation: none, country of last permanent residence: Argentina, proposed address in the UK; 92 Holloway, Bath.
The death of Alec N Brown, aged 34, was registered 1931/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1931: BROWN Alec Norman of 92 Holloway Bath died 21 October 1931 Administration Bristol 20 November to Ellen Caroline Brown widow. Effects £865 17s. 11d.
The death of Ellen C Brown, aged 86, was registered 1952/Q4 Devizes. From the National Probate Calendar 1952: BROWN Ellen Caroline of Hillsborough Bishopstone near Swindon Wiltshire widow died 29 October 1952 at Roundway Hospital Devizes Wiltshire Probate Bristol 15 December to Philip Caplehome Brown admiralty police constable and Grace Evelyn Dixon (wife of Henry Maurice Alfred Dixon). Effects £3672 18s. 1d.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PD53 Elizabeth Shellard ELIZABETH SHELLARD, (1828-1884) DIED MAY 21ST 1884. Frederic Daniel FROM LONG SUFFERING TO ETERNAL REST. Shellard (1837-1922) IF WE SUFFER WE SHALL ALSO REIGN. ALSO FREDERIC SHELLARD Tall headstone and edging. DIED SEP. 2ND 1922, AGED 85. The marriage of Frederick Daniel Shellard to Elizabeth Hill was registered 1859/Q2 Bristol.
In the 1871 census at Albert Buildings, Twerton: Frederick D Shellard, aged 33, engine pattern maker, born at Bristol, wife Elizabeth, aged 36, born at Bristol, four children and a boarder.
In the 1881 census at 16 Sydenham terrace, Bath: Frederic Shellard, aged 43, accountant, born at Bristol, wife Elizabeth, aged 48, born at Bristol and five children.
The death of Elizabeth Shellard, aged 55, was registered 1884/Q2 Bath.
The death of Frederick D Shellard, aged 85, was registered 1922/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1922: SHELLARD Frederic Daniel of 7 Newbridge-road Bath accountant died 2 September 1922 Probate Bristol 26 October to Kate Shellard spinster. Effects £1050 7s. 1d. PE PE2 William Hanham South: (1819-1884) In loving memory of my dear husband Matilda Elizabeth WILLIAM HANHAM Hanham (1824-1916) WHO FELL ASLEEP NOV. 16: 1884 AGED .. “IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH.” North: Pitched 4 ways with a cross along the upper edge. In loving memory of
MATILDA ELIZABETH HANHAM The marriage of William Hanham to Matilda Elizabeth Robertson was ...... OF WILLIAM HANHAM registered 1845/Q2 Malmesbury. ... JUNE 30TH 1930 AGED 92 YEARS...... LIGHT ...... In the 1851 census at 11 Southgate Street, Bath: William Hanham, Draft P-58
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes aged 31, tailor & draper employing 6 men, born at Bath, wife Matilda, aged 26, born at Malmesbury (Wilts), and a servant.
In the 1881 census at 6 Elm Place, Wells Road, Bath: William Hanham, aged 61, retired outfitter (this crossed out), born at Bath, wife Matilda, aged 56, born at Bath, and a servant.
The death of William Hanham, aged 65, was registered 1884/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1885: 14 January. The Will of William Hanham late of 6 Elm-place Wells-road in the City of Bath Gentleman who died 16 November 1884 at 6 Elm-place was proved at Bristol by Matilda Elizabeth Hanham of 6 Elm-place Widow the Relict Frederick Hanham of Beaufort Villa Fremantle-square in the City and County of Bristol Retired Outfitter the Brother and William Essex La Trobe of the City of Bristol Bookseller the Executors. Personal Estate £5,683 16s.
In the 1911 census at 6 Elm Place, Bloomfield Road, Bath: Matilda Elizth Hanham, aged 84, widow, private means, born at Malmesbury (Wilts), a companion and a servant.
The death of Matilda E Hanham, aged 92, was registered 1916/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1916: HANHAM Matilda Elizabeth of 6 Elm-place Wells-road Bath widow died 30 June 1916 Probate Bristol 4 November to Thomas Street bank manager Charles Ladner Richard bank cashier and Rachel Moore spinster. Effects £4226 0s. 10d. PE3 Arthur James Edging, north: Dunscombe (1871- IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR DUNSCOMBE, DIED JULY 18TH 1937, 1937) “BELOVED BY ALL.” Edging, south (on 2 lines): Jane Dunscombe ALSO OF A DEVOTED WIFE AND MOTHER MARY HAYWARD, DIED APRIL 1ST 1949, (1847-1917) AGED 74. FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH.
Mary Jane Elizabeth Edging, west: Edging (partially display), chippings and two freestanding vases. One Lucy Hayward (1874- ALSO OF of the vases is from grave PF3. 1949) MATTHEW DUNSCOMBE DIED JULY 1908, AGED 73. The marriage of Matthew Dunscombe to Mary Jane Elsbury was Matthew Dunscombe registered 1868/Q4 Bath. (1835-1908) Edging, east: ALSO OF The birth of Mary Jane Elizabeth Dunscombe was registered 1874/Q3 ...... NE DUNSCOMBE Bath, mother’s maiden name: Elsbury.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes In the 1881 census at 2 Warren Cottages, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath: Matthew Dunscombe, aged 44, labourer, born at Bath, wife Jane, aged 38, born at Bath, and six children.
The marriage of John Walker Hayward to Mary Jane Elizabeth Lucy Dunscombe at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1902/Q4 Bath.
The death of Matthew Dunscombe, aged 76, was registered 1908/Q3 Bath. From the burial index buried in grave FF13.
The death of Jane Dunscombe, aged 69, was registered 1917/Q1 Bath.
The death of Arthur J Dunscombe, aged 66, was registered 1937/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: DUNSCOMBE Arthur James of 25 Regent Terrace Widcombe Bath died 18 July 1937 Administration Bristol 25 September to Mary Jane Elizabeth Lucy Hayward (wife of John Hayward). Effects £1078 0s. 7d.
The death of Mary J E L Hayward, aged 74, was registered 1949/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1949: HAYWARD Mary Jane Elizabeth Lucy of 6 Spring-gardens-road Widcombe Bath (wife of John Walker Hayward) died 1 April 1949 Administration (with Will) Bristol 8 July to the said John Walker Hayward retired market salesman and Lilian Mary Ricketts (wife of Reginald Walter Ricketts). Effects £384 15s. 9d. PE5 William Henry Smith Headstone: (1882-1936) IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM SMITH Lydia Anne Smith DEAREST HUSBAND OF LYDIA ANNE (1881-1976) CALLED TO REST DECEMBER 14TH 1936. AGED 54 YEARS. Reginald Victor Smith ALSO OUR DEAREST AND LOVING MOTHER.
(1911-2000) LYDIA ANNE SMITH Headstone, edging with an integral square vase at the foot and a WIFE OF WILLIAM freestanding vase. PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY JUNE 25TH 1976, AGED 94 YEARS. The death of William H Smith, aged 54, was registered 1936/Q4 Bath. EVER IN OUR THOUGHTS From the National Probate Calendar 1937: SMITH William of 8 Albion- REUNITED. place Upper Bristol-road Bath died 14 December 1936 at The Royal United Hospital Bath Administration Bristol 23 February to Lily Smith Edging, south: TH widow. Effects £985 5s. 9d. REGINALD VICTOR SMITH DIED 28 JUNE 2000 AGED 89 YEARS Draft P-60
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Integral vase: The death of Lydia Ann Smith, born on 26 Oct 1881, was registered ABIDE 1976/Q2 Bath. WITH ME Freestanding vase: MOTHER
FATHER PE11 Emily Bayford (1865- According to the survey carried out in the 1980s there was a memorial 1939) on this grave.
Herbert Henry Bayford The birth of Emily Fathers was registered 1865/Q2 Bath. (1870-1920) British Army Short Service Attestation dated 20 Jul 1888: Herbert Herbert William Bayford, aged 18 years 5 months, born at Brighton, labourer, joined Bayford (1910-1971) the Royal Sussex Regiment.
On 4 May 1902 at Boxley (Kent): Herbert Henry Bayford married Emily Fathers. However there is no GRO index entry. According to the British Army Records: 4716 CSM Herbert Bayford, of the West India Regiment, married Emily Fathers, spinster, on 13 Jun 1902 at Sierra Leone. This record was dated 7 Apr 1906 at Jamaica. From these records he served in India, Malta, Gibraltar, West Africa and the West Indies and was discharged on termination of his 2nd period of engagement on 19 Jul 1909. The intended place of residence on discharge is given as 1 St Matthews Place, Widcombe, Bath.
The birth of Herbert W Bayford was registered 1910/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Fathers.
In the 1911 census at 5 Church Street, Widcombe, Bath: Emily Bayford, aged 44, married, married 10 years 1 child, born at Hinton Charterhouse (Wilts) (!), and son Herbert Henry (!), aged 6 months, born at Bath.
The death of Herbert H Bayford, aged 48, was registered 1920/Q3 Bath. From the Bath Chronicle of Sat 27 Nov 1920 p12 in an article on the City Secondary School: “The other change, I regret to say, was caused by the death, after a short illness, of ex-Sergt.-Major Bayford, the instructor of the boys in physical exercises. Sergt.-Major Bayford was an excellent instructor and a true soldier, whose death at the comparatively early age of 46 was, undoubtedly, the result of former hardships suffered in his country’s service.” No entry in the burial index.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes The death of Emily Bayford, aged 74, was registered 1939/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1939: BAYFORD Emily of 27 Broadway Widcombe Bath widow died 10 September 1939 Administration (with Will) Bristol 25 September to Herbert William Bayford printer compositor. Effects £125 6s. 5d.
The death of Herbert William Bayford, aged 61, was registered 1971/Q2 Bath. PE13 Sarah Isaac (1854- East: 1920) IN LOVING MEMORY Samuel Joseph Miller OF (1866-1952) SARAH ISAAC DIED JUNE 5TH 1920. AGED 66. ERECTED IN GRATEFUL & AFFECTIONATE ... BY ...... Cross on 3 plinths.
South: Baptised on 5 Aug 1866 at Castle Combe (Wilts): Samuel Joseph, son ...... of Reuben & Mary Miller. SAMUEL JOSEPH MILLER DIED DECEMBER 14TH 1952 The marriage of Samuel Joseph S Miller to Alice Isaac was registered AGED 86. 1981/Q1 Chippenham.
In the 1901 census at 1 Shaftesbury Road, Oldfield Park, Bath: Samuel J Miller, aged 34, carpenter & general contractor, born at Castle Combe (Wilts), wife Alice, aged 32, born at West Kington (Wilts), children: Elsie K, aged 4, born at Twerton, and Harold R, aged 2, born at Twerton, Sarah Isaac, aged 47, single, s[ister] in law, born at West Kington, and a servant.
In the 1911 census at 1 Shaftesbury Road, Oldfield Park, Bath: Samuel Joseph Miller, aged 44, carpenter & builder, born at Castle Combe (Wilts), wife Alice, aged 42, married 20 years 2 children, born at West Kington (Wilts), and children: Elsie Kathleen, aged 14, born at Bath, and Harold Reuben, aged 12, born at Bath.
The death of Sarah Isaac, aged 65, was registered 1920/Q2 Bath.
The death of Samuel J Miller, aged 86, was registered 1952/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1953: MILLER Samuel Joseph of 121 Lower Oldfield-park Bath died 14 December 1952 Probate Bristol 18 February to Elsie Kathleen Morris widow and Harold Reuben Miller Draft P-62
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes builders clerk. Effects £3501 3s. 8d. PE15 Ada Louise Evans Edging, west: (1876-1932) In loving memory of
Fred Evans (1869- Edging, south (on 1 line): 1951) ADA LOUISE, BELOVED WIFE OF FRED EVANS, WHO PASSED AWAY 8TH NOV. 1932, AGED 56 YEARS.
Edging, north: TH Edging (displaced). Mason’s mark: TURVEY & PERRIN. AND OF FRED EVANS, PASSED AWAY 13 FEB. 1951 AGED 81. YEARS. The birth of Fred Evans was registered 1869/Q2 Honiton. The birth of Ada Louise Cavill was registered 1876/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Brown.
The marriage of Fred Evans to Ada Louise Cavill at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1899/Q2 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 135 Lower Bristol Road, Bath: Fred Evans, aged 41, cabinet maker, born at Dunkeswell (Devon), and wife Ada Louisa, aged 34, married 11 years no children, born at Bath.
The death of Ada L Evans, aged 56, was registered 1932/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1932: EVANS Ada Louise of 135 Lower Bristol-road Bath (wife of Fred Evans) died 8 November 1932 at Forbes Fraser Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 29 November to the said Fred Evans retired cabinet maker. Effects £954 12s. 8d.
The death of Fred Evans, aged 81, was registered 1951/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1951: EVANS Fred of 135 Lower Bristol- road Bath died 13 February 1951 Probate Bristol 30 March to Lilian Evans widow and Herbert George Brampton retired solicitors clerk. Effects £5250 16s. 4d. PE17 Sarah Jane Tolman Edging, north: (1861-1937) IN LOVING MEMORY OF SARAH JANE BELOVED WIFE OF WILLIAM A. G. TOLMAN, PASSED AWAY SEPT. 10TH 1937, AGED 76. William Albert George Tolman (1864-1938) Edging, south (on 1 line): ALSO WILLIAM ALBERT GEORGE TOLMAN, PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY OCT. 3RD 1938.
Edging. Overgrown on the southern side. Edging, east: WITH THE ONE HE LOVES. The birth of Sarah Jane Maggs was registered 1861/Q4 Clutton, mother’s maiden name: Flower. Draft P-63 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
Plot Names Inscriptions Notes The birth of William Albert George Tolman was registered 1864/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Miller. (In GRO index as surname ‘Tolly’.)
The marriage of William Albert G Tolman to Sarah Jane Maggs was registered 1895/Q3 Bedwellty (also as ‘William George A Tolman’).
In the 1901 census at 1 Widcombe Parade, Bath: William A G Tolman, aged 37, baker & confectioner - employer, born at Bath, wife Sarah J, aged 38, born at Clandown (Som), and a boarder.
In the 1911 census at 11 Caroline Buildings, Widcombe, Bath: Wm A G Tolman, aged 47, baker, born at Bath, wife Sarah J, aged 49, married 16 years, born at Clandown, a nephew, William Maggs, aged 73, widower, father-in-law, and three boarders.
The death of Sarah J Tolman, aged 76, was registered 1937/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: TOLMAN Sarah Jane of Brooklyn Prior Park-road Bath (wife of William Albert George Tolman) died 10 September 1937 Probate Bristol 27 October to the said William Albert George Tolman retired baker and Elita Ann Summerville widow. Effects £703 10s. Resworn £653 10s.
The death of William G A Tolman, aged 74, was registered 1938/Q4 Barnstaple. PE24 Jane Bond (1814-1870) South: SACRED TO THE MEMORY Samuel Bond (1815- OF 1895) [JANE] THE BELOVED WIFE OF SAMUEL BOND [WHO DE]PARTED THIS LIFE JANUARY 2ND 1870 AGED 55 YEARS. North:
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Pitched 4 ways. Partially delaminated on the southern face. SAMUEL BOND. BORN FEBRUARY 20TH 1815, TH From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 7 Aug 1856 p4, in a list of marriages: ENTERED INTO REST FEBRUARY 27 1895. “July 26, at St. Augustine’s, Bristol, Samuel Bond, Esq., of New York, “IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH.” to Jane Havard, of Park Street, Bristol.”
In the 1861 census at the Swainswick House, Swainswick (Som): Samuel Bond, aged 45, gentleman, born at Bridgwater (Som), wife Jane, aged 43, born at Bridgwater, son Thomas, aged 18, draper, born at New York, America, and two servants. Draft P-64
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The death of Jane Bond, aged 55, was registered 1870/Q1 Bath.
From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 15 Jun 1871 p5, in a list of marriages: “June 8, at Belgravia, Samuel Bond, Esq., to Emma, widow of the late S.C. Cave, of Craiglands, Bath.”
In the 1891 census at London Road, Swainswick (Som): Samuel Bond, aged 70, living on own means, born at Bridgwater, wife Emma, aged 57, born at Cheltenham, and two servants.
The death of Samuel Bond, aged 80, was registered 1895/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1895: BOND Samuel of Avonside London-road Swainswick Somerset esquire died 27 February 1895 Probate Bristol 2 April to Henry James Whitley gentleman and Emma Bond widow Effects £13199 3s. PE25 See PD25 PE26 Annie Hyde-Deacon Edging, south: (1857-1926) ANNIE HYDE-DEACON, DIED 4TH FEB 1926 AGED 68
Edging, east: Till the Morn breaks.
Edging. Some lead missing.
In the 1901 census at 19 Shop House Road, Twerton: John Deacon, aged 38, house plasterer, born at Bath, and wife Annie, aged 44, mill worker (wool corder), born at Ubley (Glos).
In the 1911 census at 19 Shophouse Lane, Twerton: John Deacon, aged 48, plasterer, born at Ebley (Glos), and wife Annie, aged 53, married 22 years no children, born at Bath.
The death of Annie Hyde Deacon, aged 68, was registered 1926/Q1 Bath. PE28 Roland Charles Olding Headstone: (1910-1937) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF ROLAND CHARLES Cornelius Olding YOUNGEST SON OF CORNELIUS & ALICE OLDING (1873-1954) DIED OCTOBER 15TH 1937, AGED 27 YEARS. Alice Jane Olding
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes (1873-1954) AT REST. Low headstone, edging and a freestanding vase in red granite. Edging, east: CORNELIUS OLDING The birth of Cornelius Olding was registered 1873/Q1 Grantham. JULY 23. 1954, AGED 81. The birth of Alice Jane Stallebrass was registered 1873/Q4 ALICE J. OLDING Peterborough. OCT. 5. 1954, AGED 80. The marriage of Cornelius Olding to Alice Stallebrass was registered 1897/Q1 Peterborough.
In the 1901 census atNorth Street, Stanground (Hunts): Cornelius Olding, aged 28, brickworks manager, born at Grantham (Lincs), wife Alice J, aged 27, born at Fletton (Hunts), four children, a boarder and a servant.
The birth of Roland Charles Olding was registered 1910/Q2 Newark.
In the 1911 census ar New Balderton, Newark (Notts): Cornelius Olding, aged 38, plaster & brickworks manager, born at Grantham, wife Alice Jane, aged 38, married 14 years 6 children, born at New Fletton, Peterborough, six children and Frederick Olding, aged 30, single, brother & boarder, brickmaker, born at Bulwell.
The death of Roland C Olding, aged 27, was registered 1937/Q4 Bath.
The death of Cornelius Olding, aged 81, was registered 1964/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1954: OLDING Cornelius of 29 Ringwood-road Oldfield Park Bath died 23 July 1954 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Administration Bristol 3 September to Alice Jane Olding widow. Effects £83 14s. 6d.
The death of Alice Olding, aged 80, was registered 1954/Q4 Bath. PE30 Arthur Finch (1872- Edging, south (on 1 line): 1937) IN SACRED AND LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND ARTHUR FINCH, DIED SEPTEMBER 21ST 1937, AGED 65. Caroline Ellen Finch (1871-1958) Edging, north (on 1 line): ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE CAROLINE ELLEN PASSED AWAY MAY 19TH 1958, AGED 86.
Edging, partly displaced.
The birth of Caroline Ellen Dixon was registered 1871/Q3 Chippenham, mother’s maiden name: Cook. (In the GRO index as Draft P-66
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes ‘Deacon’.) Baptised on 24 Sep 1871 at Colerne (Wilts): Caroline Ellen, daughter of Thomas & Miriam Dixon.
The marriage of Arthur Finch to Caroline Ellen Dixon was registered 1893/Q2 Lewisham.
In the 1911 census at 29 Hawthorn Grove, Combe Down, Bath: Arthur Finch, aged 39, house decorator, born at Lewisham, London SE, and wife Ellen Caroline, aged 39, married 18 years no children, born at Colerne (Wilts).
The death of Arthur Funch, aged 65, was registered 1937/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: FINCH Arthur of 30 Shakespeare-avenue Bath died 21 September 1937 at the Royal United Hospital Bath Probate 10 November ro Ellen Caroline Finch widow, Effects £1339 15s.
The deathof Caroline E Finch, aged 86, was registered 1958/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1958: FINCH Caroline Ellen of 30 Shakespeare Avenue Bath widow died 19 May 1958 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 5 September to Arthur Leslie King solicitor and Reginald Francis Huggins engineer. Effects £1315 12s. 3d. PE39 William Haydn Jones TREASURED (1904-1960) MEMORIES OF A DEAR HUSBAND AND FATHER WILLIAM HAYDN JONES DIED MAY 12TH 1960 AGED 55.
Small headstone and a square vase on a base. Found flat. The incised inscription is weathered.
The birth of William Hayden Jones was registered 1904/Q3 Pontypridd.
The marriage of William Haydn Jones to Doris Mabel Mundy was registerd 1928/Q4 Bath.
The birth of Colin Reginald Jones was registered 1935/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Mundy. The death of Colin R Jones, aged 0, was registered 1935/Q1 Bath.
The death of William H Jones, aged 55, was registered 1960/Q3
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Bristol. PE45 Maud Rainey (1878- IN 1935) CHERISHED MEMORY OF MAUD, Ernest Frederick THE BELOVED WIFE OF Rainey (1880-1962) ERNEST FREDERICK RAINEY, CALLED SUDDENLY TO HER REST NOVEMBER 30TH 1935, AGED 57.
RIP Headstone, edging and a freestanding vase in polished red granite. ALSO OF The birth of Maud Bartram was registered 1878/Q3 Bath, mother’s ERNEST FREDERICK RAINEY, maiden name: Preece. HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE The birth of Ernest Frederick Rainey was registered 1880/Q3 RD CALLED TO REST 23 JUNE 1962, AGED 81. Wimborne.
The marriage of Ernest Frederick Rainey to Maud Bartram at The Ascension, Claude Avenue, Bath was registered 1908/Q3 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 3 Second Avenue, Oldfield Park, Bath: Ernest Frederick Rainey, aged 31, engineer’s draughtsman – Stothert & Pitt Ltd, born at Wimborne (Dorset), and wife Maud, aged 32, married 2 ½ year no children, born at Walcot, Bath.
From the National Probate Calendar 1935: RAINEY Maud of 32 King Edward-road Bath (wife of Ernest Frederick Rainey) died 30 November 1935 Probate Bristol 27 December to the said Ernest Frederick Rainey engineers draughtsman John Randall joiner and Francis George Hope solicitors managing clerk. Effects £1962 12s. 11d.
From the National Probate Calendar 1962: RAINEY Ernest Frederick of St. Martins Hospital Bath died 23 June 1982 Probate Bristol 19 October to Arthur Leslie King and Arthur George Dawkins and Eric Arthur Candy solicitors. Effects £2492 18s. 4d. PE46 Jane Read (1883-1934) IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANE Henry Walter Read THE BELOVED WIFE OF HENRY WALTER READ (1887-1966) WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP MARCH 20TH 1934, AGED 50 YEARS. SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS ALSO OF HENRY DEAR HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE Low headstone and edging with a freestanding vase. DIED NOV. 20TH 1966, AGED 79.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes RE-UNITED. The birth of Henry Walter Read was registered 1887/Q4 Bedminster.
The death of Jane Read, aged 50, was registered 1934/Q1 Bath.
The death of Henry W Read, aged 79, was registered 1966/Q4 Bath. PE48 Elizabeth Dean (1866- Headstone: 1935) IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZABETH, Henry Dean (1861- WIFE OF HENRY DEAN 1937) WHO DIED FEB. 1ST 1935, AGED 68. Annie Dean (1891- PEACE, PERFECT PEACE.
1914) Headstone and edging. The leaded inscription on the southern side is ALSO OF illegible as most of the lead is missing. HENRY DEAN Walter John Dean HER HUSBAND (1894-1915) The marriage of Henry Dean to Elizabeth Hall was registered 1889/Q3 WHO DIED JULY 24TH 1937, AGED 76. Bath. “THY WILL BE DONE.” The birth of Annie Dean was registered 1891/Q3, Bath, mother’s maiden name: Hall. Edging, north: TH The birth of Walter John Dean was registered 1894/Q2 Bath, mother’s ALSO OF THEIR SON WALTER JOHN KILLED IN ACTION DEC. 20 1915 AGED 21. maiden name: Hall.
Edging: In the 1911 census at 35 Sydenham Buildings, Lower Bristol Road, WITH CHRIST WHICH IS FAR BETTER Bath: Henry Dean, aged 49, general builder, born at Clevedon (Som), wife Elizabeth, aged 44, married 22 years 7 children of which 3 then living, born at Sevin[g]ton (Wilts), and children: Annie, aged 19, dress maker, Walter John, aged 16, carter, and Henry Mark, aged 8.
The death of Annie Dean, aged 22, was registered 1914/Q2 Bath.
W J Dean, Gunner 89600 B Battery 49th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, died aged 21 on 20 Dec 1915; son of Henry & Elizabeth Dean of 35 Sydenham Buildings, Bath; Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery III.A.13 [CWGC].
The death of Elizabeth Dean, aged 68, was registered 1935/Q1 Bath.
The death of Henry Dean, aged 76, was registered 1937/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: DEAN Henry of 35 Sydenham-buildings Lower Bristol-road Bath died 24 July 1937 at the Royal United Hospital Bath Administration Bristol 23 August to Henry Mark Dean iron moulder. Effects £265 5s. 5d.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PE49 Walter James Sumsion Edging, south: (1858-1916) WALTER J. SUMSION WHO PASSED AWAY FEBRUARY 5TH 1916 AGED 58.
Mary Ann Sumsion Edging, north: (1855-1919) ALSO HIS DEVOTED WIFE MARY ANN, WHO PASSED AWAY MAY 17TH 1919. AGED 63.
Edging, east: REST IN PEACE. Edging and a vase.
The birth of Walter James Sumsion was registered 1858/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Tucker. (In the GRO index as ‘Sumston’.)
The marriage of Walter Sumsion to Mary Coles at St Michael’s without, Bath was registered 1879/Q1 Bath. (From the birth registration of the children her surname is ‘Cole’.)
In the 1891 census at 4 Angel Place, Bath: Walter Sumsion, aged 33, hurdle maker, born at Bath, wife Mary A, aged 36, born at Wellow (Som), three children and a niece.
In the 1911 census at 4 Lower Bristol Road, Bath: Walter James Sumsion, aged 53, baker – own account, born at Bath, wife Mary Ann, aged 55, married 32 years 3 children, born at Wellow (Som), and children: Charles Cole, aged 31, single, assist in business, born at Wellow, and William, aged 30, single, dealer (general) – own account, born at Wellow.
The death of Walter J Sumsion, aged 58, was registered 1916/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1916: SUMSION Walter James of 4 Angel-place Lower Bristol-road Bath died 5 February 1916 Probate London 10 March to Mary Ann Sumsion widow. Effects £64 15s. 2d.
The death of Mary A Sumsion, aged 64, was registered 1919/Q2 Bath. PE51 Herbert William May TO (1864-1926) THE CHERISHED MEMORY OF HERBERT WILLIAM MAY, Mildred Webley PASSED AWAY JUNE 1. 1926, AGED 62, Fowler (1899-1940) “THY WILL BE DONE.” AND OF MILDRED, Edward C Fowler THE BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD C. FOWLER OF BRISTOL. Headstone and edging. Draft P-70
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Kate May (1866-1960) DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE NOV. 24. 1940, AGED 41. The birth of Herbert William May was registered 1864/Q1 Bradford W. “AT REST.” (The GRO index has this as ‘Bradford Yk’ but the volume is 5a.) ALSO OF KATE The birth of Kate Webley was registered 1866/Q3 Melksham. DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE PASSED AWAY APRIL 17 1960 AGED 93. On 10 Oct 1894 at St James’ church, Trowbridge: William Herbert “ASLEEP IN JESUS.” May, son of John May, married Kate Webley, daughter of Jabez Webly (registered 1894/Q4 Melksham).
The birth of Mildred Webley May was registered 1899/Q2 Wandsworth.
In the 1911 census at 56 Claude Avenue, South Twerton, Bath: Henry William May, aged 47, tailor maker, born at Bradford on Avon (Wilts), wife Kate, aged 44, married 16 years 7 children, born at Trowbridge (Wilts), and seven children (all born at Battersea, London).
The death of Herbert W May, aged 62, was registered 1926/Q2 Bath.
The marriage of Mildred W May to Edward C Fowler was registered 1932/Q4 Bristol.
The death of Mildred W Fowler, aged 41, was registered 1940/Q4 Bath.
The death of Kate May, aged 93, was registered 1960/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1960: MAY Kate of 4 Fox Hill Combe Down Bath widow died 17 April 1960 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 4 May to Reginald Marshman May civil servant. Effects £1185 0s. 5d. PE53 Susanna Edwards See PF53. (1784-1870) PF PF3 Gilbert John Clarke GILBERT (1930-1932) JOHN CLARKE MARCH 16TH 1932 AGED 2. “THY WILL NOT MINE.”
Square vase, found on grave PE3. According to the 1980s survey there was also a memorial to Frederick Bromwell Clarke (1893-1962).
The birth of Frederick Bromwell Clarke was registered 1893/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Francis. Draft P-71 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
Plot Names Inscriptions Notes
The marriage of Frederick Bromwell Clarke to Frances Emily Shipp at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1920/Q2 Bath.
The birth of Gilbert J Clarke was registered 1930/Q1 Chippenham, mother’s maiden name: Shipp. The death of Gilbert J Clarke, aged 2, was registered 1932/Q1 Chippenham.
The death of Frederick B Clarke, aged 68, was registered 1962/Q1 Bath. PF7 Margaret Anne Hindley TO (1851-1920) THE DEAR MEMORY _ OF _ MARGARET ANNE HINDLEY WHO DIED AUGUST 31. 1920.
Cross on 3 plinths, edging and a freestanding vase.
Possibly Margaret Ann Hewitt (birth registered 1851/Q1 Prescot) who married William Lawton Hindley (registered 1878/Q4 Prescot).
The death of Margaret A Hindley, aged 69, was registered 1920/Q3 Bath. PF10 Sarah Ellis (1822-1912) According to the survey carried out in the 1980s there was a memorial here. Elizabeth Ann Ellis (1858-1936) The birth of William Ellis was registered 1859/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Ellis. James Ellis (1861- 1944) In the 1861 census at 14 , Walcot, Bath: Sarah Ellis, aged 39, married, husband footman, born at Chudleigh (Devon), and children: Sarah, aged 8, born at Clifton, Elizabeth J, aged 6, born at Bath, and William, aged 1, born at Bath,
The birth of James Ellis was registered 1861/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Ellis.
In the 1891 census at 5 Prospect Place, Walcot, Bath: James Ellis, aged 29, pianoforte tuner, born at Bath, Sarah Ellis, aged 67, widow, mother, born at Cadley (Devon), and Edith B Richardson, aged 11, Draft P-72
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes grand-daughter to mother, born at Swindon.
In the 1911 census at 5 Kipling Avenue, Bath: James Ellis, aged 49, single, pianoforte tuner, born at Bath, and Sarah Ellis, aged 88, widow, mother, born at Cadleigh (Devon).
The marriage of James Ellis to Elizabeth Ann Orchard at St Michael, Monkton Combe was registered 1913/Q3 Bath.
The death of Elizabeth A Ellis, aged 78, was registered 1936/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1936: ELLIS Elizabeth Ann of 5 Kipling-avenue Bath (wife of James Ellis) died 10 October 1936 Probate Bristol 24 November to Percy Tiley grocer. Effects £661 14s. 10d.
The death of James Ellis, aged 83, was registered 1944/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1945: ELLIS James of 5 Kipling-avenue Bath died 6 November 1944 Probate Bristol 12 February to Edgar James Richardson railway clerk and Laura Annie Gibbs spinster. Effects £1943 11s. 2d. PF19 Elizabeth Mitchell [IN] (1849-1933) LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR .... ELIZABETH MITCHELL Henry Frank Mitchell DIED SEPT 14TH 1933, AGED 84 YE[ARS] (1847-1937) “AT REST” HENRY FRANK MITCHELL
HUSBAND OF ABOVE Headstone (now partially broken and flat) and edging. T TH DIED SEP 29 1937, AGED 90. On 24 Oct 1872 at Holy Trinity church, Bristol: Henry Frank Mitchell, son of Peter Mitchell, married Elizabeth Schusler, daughter of George Schusler (registered 1872/Q4 Clifton).
In the 1911 census at 6 Frys Belle Vue, Holloway, Bath: Henry Frank Mitchell, aged 64, naval pensioner sail maker – corn merchant, born at Bath, and wife Elizabeth, aged 62, married 38 years 1 child none then living, born at Bath.
There are a series of Royal Navy records which have the birth of Henry Frank Mitchell as on 6 Jun 1847 at Bath and that he served from 1873 until 1887.
The death of Elizabeth Mitchell, aged 84, was registered 1933/Q3
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Bath.
The death of Henry F Mitchell, aged 90, was registered 1937/Q3 Bath. PF21 Leslie Harold Harding According to the survey in the 1980s there was a memorial here. (1919-1927) The birth of Edith Susanna Hicks was registered 1880/Q2 Barton R. James Henry Harding Baptised on 6 Jun 1880 at St Mary’s, Henbury: Edith Susannah, (1879-1940) daughter of Alfred & Elizabeth Susannah Hicks.
Edith Susanna Harding On 20 Dec 1903 at St Mary’s, Shirehampton (Glos): James Henry (1880-1953) Harding married Edith Susannah Hicks (registered 1903/Q4 Barton R).
In the 1911 census at 4 Hopmead Building, Twerton, Bath: James Henry Harding, aged 31, railway goods checker, born at Great Yarmouth (Norfolk), wife Edith Susanha (sic), aged 29, married 7 years 2 children, born at Allen (Glos), children: Elsie Edith Elizabeth, aged 6, born at Shirehampton (Glos), and Robert Henry Edward, aged 3, born at Shirehampton, and three boarders.
The birth of Leslie H Harding was registered 1919/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Hicks. The death of Leslie H Harding, aged 7, was registered 1927/Q1 Bath.
The death of James H Harding, aged 60, was registered 1940/Q1 Bath.
The death of Edith S Harding, aged 73, was registered 1953/Q4 Bath. PF26 John Cambourne IN LOVING MEMORY OF (1881-1937) JOHN CAMBOURNE DIED JULY 12TH 1937 Alice Johanna AGED 56 YEARS Cambourne (1879- ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE 1954) ALICE CAMBOURNE DIED MARCH 12TH 1954
AGED 74 YEARS Headstone, edging and green chippings. Some lead missing. REUNITED.
The birth of Alice Joanna Chapman was registered 1880/Q1 Stroud. The birth of John Cambourn was registered 1881/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Channing.
The marriage of John Cambourne to Alice Johannah Chapman was registered 1902/Q2 Bath.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes In the 1911 census at Sion Place Cottage, Sion Road, Bath: John Cambourne, aged 29, gardener (domestic), born at Batheaston, Bath, wife Alice Johannah, aged 31, married 9 years 2 children of which 1 then living, born at Woodchester (Glos), and son John, aged 3, born at Bath.
The death of John Cambourne, aged 56, was registered 1937/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: CAMBOURNE John of Horsecombe Nurseries Combe Down Bath died 12 July 1937 Administration Bristol 2 October to Alice Johanna Cambourne widow. Effects £1315 15s. 7d.
The death of Alice J Cambourne, aged 74, was registered 1954/Q1 Wells. From the National Probate Calendar 1954: CAMBOURNE Alice Johanna of 12 Hill-road Clevedon Somersetshire widow died 12 march 1954 at Mendip Hospital Wells Somersetshire Probate Bristol 10 May to John Cambourne seedsman and florist. Effects £2205 5s. 6d. PF27 William George Kite Edging, south: (1888-1926) IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR DAD WILLIAM G. KITE WHO ENTERED INTO REST MARCH 12TH 1926, AGED 38. Alice Marion Kite Edging, north: (1884-1928) ALSO OF DARLING MUM, ALI[CE M.] KITE WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS APRIL 6TH 1928, AGED 42 YEARS.
Edging, damaged on northern side.
The birth of William George Kite was registered 1888/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bath. The birth of Alice Marian Deane was registered 1884/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Padfield.
The marriage of William George Kite to Alice Marion Deane at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1910/Q4 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 2 Cheltenham Street, Bath: William Kite, aged 23, gas fitter – Bath Gas Co, born at Bath, wife Alice, aged 26, married 1 years, born at Bath, and two visitors.
The death of William G Kite, aged 38, was registered 1926/Q1 Bath.
The death of Alice M Kite, aged 43, was registered 1928/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1928: KITE Alice Marion of 22 Oldfield-road Bath widow died 6 April 1928 at 62 Lower Bristol-road
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Bath Administration (limited) London 29 June to William James Deane pork butcher and Susan Ann Deane (wife of the said William James Deane). Effects £964 2s. PF28 Florence Louise Legg Edging, north (on 1 line): (1870-1933) IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE LOUISE, DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF CHARLES H. LEGG, DIED DECEMBER 23RD 1933. Charles Henry Legg (1882-1956) Edging, south: IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES HENRY LEGG, DIED MAY 7TH 1956.
Edging.
The birth of Florence Louise Skrine was registered 1870/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Young. The birth of Charles Henry Legg was registered 1882/Q2 Dorchester.
The marriage of Charles Henry Legg to Florence Louise Skrine at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1905/Q3 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 128 Calton Road, Bath: Charles Henry Legg, aged 28, railway porter, born at Dorchester, wife Florence Louise, aged 38, married 5 years 1 child, born at Bath, and son Clifford Charles, aged 2, born at Bath.
The death of Florence L Legg, aged 63, was registered 1933/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1934: LEGG Florence Louise of 128 Calton-road Bath (wife of Charles Henry Legg) died 23 December 1933 Administration Bristol 25 January to the said Charles Henry Legg railway parcel porter. Effects £283 6s. 6d.
The death of Charles H Legg, aged 73, was registered 1956/Q2 Bath. PF29 Minnie Florence Edging, south (on 1 line): Rogers (1880-1934) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MINNIE FLORENCE ROGERS, DIED JANY 21ST 1934, AGED 53 YEARS. Thomas William Rogers (1880-1969) Edging, north: ALSO OF THOMAS WILLIAM ROGERS, DIED FEBRUARY 25TH 1969, AGED 88 YEARS.
Edging.
The birth of Minnie Florence Barrett was registered 1881/Q1 Gloucester. Baptised on 3 Apr 1881 at All Saints, Gloucester: Minnie Draft P-76
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Florence, daughter of William & Mary Barrett.
On 31 Aug 1910 at St James, Gloucester: Thomas William Rogers, aged 30, bachelor, cooper, of Oakhill, Somerset, son of Samuel Charles Rogers, cooper, married Minnie Florence Barrett, aged 29, spinster, domestic service, of The Limes, Adelaide Street, daughter of William Barrett, sawyer (registered 1910/Q3 Gloucester).
In the 1911 census at 2 Gladstone Villas, Ashwick, Oakhill (Som): Thomas Rogers, aged 30, brewers cooper, born at Ashwick, and wife Minnie, aged 30, married under 1 year, born at Gloucester.
The death of Minnie F Rogers, aged 53, was registered 1934/Q1 Bath. There was a report of the funeral in The Bath Chronicle and Herald of Sat 3 Feb 1934 p26. This gives her address as 16 Russell Street and refers to her father Mr W Barrett.
The death of Thomas W Rogers, aged 88, was registered 1969/Q1 Trowbridge. PF30 Edward John Ley CHERISHED MEMORIES OF (1866-1937) BELOVED PARENTS EDWARD JOHN LEY, Louisa Ley (1864- DIED 1ST AUGUST 1937 1944) AGED 71, AND LOUISA, HIS DEVOTED WIFE TH DIED 27 APRIL 1944, Edging and a plaque in the form of a scroll. AGED 79. “BLESSED ARE THE HAPPINESS MAKERS” The marriage of Edward John Ley to Louisa John at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1888/Q4 Bath.
In the 1911 census at 1 Stanley Road, Oldfield Park, Bath: Edward John Ley, aged 45, plumber &c – employer, born at Bath, wife Louisa, aged 46, married 22 years 4 children, born at Bath, and four children.
The death of Edward J Ley, aged 71, was registered 1937/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: LEY Edward John of 1 Stanley-road Oldfield Park Bath died 1 August 1937 at The Royal United Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 13 November to Arthur Edward Ley plumber and Gladys Winifred Ley and Gwendoline Vera Ley spinsters. Effects £9588 16s. 8d.
The death of Louisa Ley, aged 79, was registered 1944/Q2 Bath. From
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes the National Probate Calendar 1944: LEY Louisa of 1 Fountain Buildings Bath widow died 27 April 1944 Probate Bristol 21 July to Arthur Edward Ley estate manager and general repairer Gladys Winifred Ley and Gwendoline Vera Ley spinsters. Effects £8721 11s. 2d. PF42 Frederick Pocock Headstone: (1852-1934) IN BLESSED MEMORY OF FREDERICK POCOCK Frederick Arthur DIED OCTOBER 14TH 1934, AGED 82. Pocock (1899-1918) ALSO OF HIS ONLY SON PTE F. A. POCOCK Walter James Mason KILLED IN ACTION JULY 14TH 1918, AGED 19
(1885-1921) BURIED IN JERUSALEM CEMETERY Headstone, edging and a freestanding vase. ALSO HIS SON-IN-LAW Georgina Pocock CHIEF PETTY OFFICER W. J. MASON The marriage of Frederick Pocock to Georgina Latham at St Thomas à (1863-1937) DIED ON H.M.S. MALAYA TH Becket, Widcombe was registered 1891/Q4 Bath. FEBRUARY 17 1921. AGED 35 Elsie Winifred Mary BURIED IN THE INDIAN OCEAN. The birth of Elsie Winifred Mary Pocock was registered 1893/Q2 Bath, Mason (1893-1975) mother’s maiden name: Latham. Edging, north (on 1 line): TH The birth of Fredrick Latha[m] Thomas Pocock was registered GEORGINA, WIDOW OF FREDERICK POCOCK, DIED MAY 27 1937, AGED 73 1899/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Latham. YEARS. In the 1911 census at 11 Berkeley Bldgs, East Twerton, Bath: Edging, south (on 1 line): TH Frederick Pocock, aged 56, labourer malster, born at Box (Wilts), wife ALSO ELSIE W.M. MASON, WIFE OF C.P.O. JAMES MASON, DIED JULY 12 1875, Georgina, aged 46, married 19 years 2 children, born at Colerne AGED 82 YEARS. (Wilts), and F A J Pocock, aged 12, son, born at Bath.
The death of Frederick Pocock, aged 82, was registered 1934/Q4 Bath.
The death of Georgina Pocock, aged 73, was registered 1937/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: POCOCK Georgina of 20 Bellotts-road Bath widow died 27 May 1937 Probate Bristol 22 June to Elsie Winifred Mary Mason widow. Effects £437 4s. 3d.
The death of Elsie Winifred M Mason, born in 21 May 1893, was registered 1975/Q3 Bath.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PF48 Jane Thompson (1866- Edging, south: 1924) JANE THOMPSON, DIED OCT. 30TH 1924.
Frederick William Edging, north: Thompson (1864-1956) ALSO OF HER BELOVED HUSBAND FREDERICK WILLIAM, DIED JUNE 1ST 1956, AGED 91 YEARS. Joan Dorcas Amor
Watkins (1921-1976) Edging, east: Edging, chippings, a small plaque and a freestanding vase. AT REST The death of Jane Thompson, aged 58, was registered 1924/Q4 Bath. Plaque: IN LOVING MEMORY The death of Frederick W Thompson, aged 91, was registered 1956/Q2 OF A DEAR MOTHER Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1956: THOMPSON Frederick JOAN WATKINS William of 8 Prior Park-road Bath died 1 June 1956 Probate Bristol 4 WHO PASSED AWAY July to Samuel James Thompson milkman. Effects £982 3s. 9d. AUGUST 28TH 1976 AGED 54 The birth of Joan Dorcas Amor Davis was registered 1921/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Thompson.
The death of Joan Dorcas A Watkin[s], born on 3 Nov 1921, was registered 1976/Q3 Bath. PF49 Alfred Edward Sowden 38168 L.CPL (1883-1919) A.E. SOWDEN SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY 30TH JANUARY 1919 AGED 35
CWGC headstone.
The birth of Alfred Edward Sowden was registered 1883/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Vickery. The birth of Harriet Annie Sumsion was registered 1885/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Cole. Baptised on 18 Oct 1885 at Ebenezer United, Wellow.
The marriage of Alfred Edward Sowden to Harriet Annie Sumsion was registered 1904/Q3 Bath.
Alfred Edward Sowden, Lance Corporal 36168 2nd/4th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry, died aged 35 on 30 Jan 1919; son of the late Robert and Mary Sowden; husband of Harriet Annie Sowden, of 4, Lower Bristol Rd., Bath [CWGC] Draft P-79 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
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The death of Harriet A Sowden, aged 55, was registered 1941/Q3 Bath. PF51 Leslie Harold Harding Edging, south: (1919-1927) ALSO EDITH HIS WIFE DIED OCT. 4TH 1953, AGED 73.
James Henry Harding Edging, east: (1879-1940) ALSO OF LESLIE HARDING WHO DIED FEB. 1ST 1927 AGED 7. Edith Susanna Harding
(1880-1953) Edging (displaced). The northern edging is under the turf.
In the 1911 census at 4 Hopmead Building, Twerton, Bath: James Henry Harding, aged 31, railway goods checker, born at Great Yarmouth (Norfolk), wife Edith Susanha (sic), aged 29, married 7 years 2 children, born at Allan (Glos), children: Elsie Edith Elizabeth, aged 6, born at Shirehampton (Glos), and Robert Henry Edward, aged 3, born at Shirehampton, and three boarders.
The birth of Leslie H Harding was registered 1919/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Hicks.
The death of Leslie H Harding, aged 7, was registered 1927/Q1 Bath.
The death of James H Harding, aged 60, was registered 1940/Q1 Bath.
The death of Edith S Harding, aged 73, was registered 1953/Q4 Bath. PF53 Susanna Edwards South: (1784-1870) [Sacred to the mem]ory of [SUSANNA WIFE OF THE L]ATE WILLIAM EDWARDS William Edwards ...... ART WALL (1797-1863) [WHO DIED M]AY 12: 1870, AGED 85. [BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD] FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD. Richard Passmore [ALSO THE ABOVE N]AMED WILLIAM EDWARDS [WHO DIED] DECEMBER 19: 1863, AGED 66. Edwards (1826-1894) Pitched 4 ways. [AND WAS BURIED IN THE] CHURCHYARD AT ST DAY, CORNWALL
Elizabeth Ellen North: The marriage of Richard Passmore Edwards to Elizabeth Ellen Biss was Edwards (1830-1888) registered 1852/Q3 Bath. Also in Memory of RICHARD PASSMORE EDWARDS Charles Passmore The birth of Eva Ellen Edwards was registered 1856/Q3 Bath, mother’s Edwards (1853-1890) BORN AT BLACKWATER MAY 20: 1826, DIED FEBRUARY 19: 189[4] ELIZABETH ELLEN, WIFE OF RICHARD PASSMORE EDWARD[S] maiden name: Biss.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes BORN AT BATH JANUARY 12: 1830, DIED APRIL 20: 1888 In the 1861 census at Wolsayham Place, Kenwyn (Cornwall): William And CHARLES PASSMORE EDWARDS Edwards, aged 63, fundholder, born at St Agnes (Cornwall), and wife BORN AT BATH MAY 20: 1853, DIED DECEMBER 18: 18[90] Susan, aged 75, born at Newton Burton (Devon). ALL INTERRED IN HAMMERSMITH CEMETERY, LONDON The death of Susanna Edwards, aged 85, was registered 1870/Q2 Bath.
From the Post Office Bath Directory 1872-73: Edwards Richard Passmore, wholesale cheese factor and provision dealer, Newark street; residence, 3, Bathwick ter.
In the 1881 census at Clan Villa, Bathwick, Bath: Richard P Edwards, aged 55, rtd provision merchant, born at St Agnes (Cornwall), wife Elizabeth E, aged 51, born at Bath, and daughter Eva E, aged 24, born at Bath.
The death of Elizabeth Ellen Edwards, aged 58, was registered 1888/Q2 Fulham. From the National Probate Calendar 1888: 17 June. Administration of the Personal Estate of Elizabeth Ellen Edwards (Wife of Richard Passmore Edwards) late of 5 Rivercourt-road Hammersmith in the County of Middlesex who died 20 April 1888 at 5 Rivercourt- road was granted at the Principal Registry to the said Richard Passmore Edwards of 5 Rivercourt-road Gentleman. Personal Estate £60.
The death of Charles Passmore Edwards, aged 37, was registered 1890/Q4 Fulham. From the National Probate Calendar 1891: 15 January. The Will of Charles Passmore Edwards formerly of 7 but late of 3 Rivercourt-road Hammersmith in the County of Middlesex Architect who died 18 December 1890 at 5 Rivercourt-road was proved at the Principal Registry by Frederick Augustus Edwards of 49 Cranbury-avenue Southampton in the County of Southampton Newspaper Publisher the Brother the sole Executor. Personal Estate £224 3s. 6d. Resworn June 1891 £378 3s. 6d.
The death of Richard Passmore Edwards, aged 67, was registered 1894/Q1 Fulham. From the National Probate Calendar 1894: EDWARDS Richard Passmore of Hadleigh house River-court-road Hammersmith Middlesex died 19 February 1894 Probate London 7 March to Frederick Augustus Edwards journalist Effects £1314 3s. 8d.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PG PG6 Emanuel Green (1832- EMANUEL GREEN 1919) F.S.A., F.R.S.L. DEC. 16. 1919, AGED 87.
Single block in rough stone.
In the 1851 census at 6 Russ Street, SS Philip & Jacob, Bristol: John Green, aged 47, painter’s journeyman, born at Sturton (Som), wife Ann, aged 48, born at Portinon (Glam), seven children of which the eldest was Emanuel, aged 18, painter’s journeyman, born at Stratton (Som).
In the 1891 census at 3 Albermarle Street, St George Hanover Square, London: Emanuel Green, aged 59, unmarried, military officer – retired, born at Holcombe (Som).
In the 1911 census at 4 Albermarle Street, London W: Emanuel Green, aged 79, unmarried, author, born at Holcombe (Som).
The death of Emanuel Green, aged 87, was registered 1919/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1920: GREEN Emanuel of Linley’s Audley Park-road Bath died 16 December 1919 Probate London 25 March to Henry William Mote solicitor and the Pubic Trustee. Effects £48715 5s. 8d.
The Earliest Map of Bath, Bath Field Club Proceedings Vol. 6, 1889, E Green
The March of William of Orange through Somerset, with a notice of other local events in the time of King James II, A.D. 1688 by Emanuel Green (London: 1892).
The Preparations in Somerset Against the Spanish Armada, A.D. 1558- 1588 ... by Emanuel Green (1888)
Bibliotheca Somersetensis A Catalogue of Books, Pamphlets, Single Sheets, and Broadsides in Some Way Connected with the County of Somerset... by Emanuel Green Draft P-82
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PG10- George James Nash According to the survey in the 1980s there was a memorial here. 11 (1854-1897) The birth of George James Nash was registered 1854/Q1 Kensington. Eliza Jane Nash (1857- The birth of Eliza Jane Grant was registered 1857/Q3 Bristol. 1922) The marriage of George James Nash to Eliza Jane Grant at Holy Trinity, Bristol was registered 1857/Q3 Bristol.
In the 1891 census at Malthouse Cottage, Kingsmead, Bath: George J Nash, aged 37, maltster, born at Fulham, London, wife Eliza J, aged 33, born at Bristol, and five daughters.
The death of George James Nash, aged 43, was registered 1897/Q4 Bath. (In the GRO index as ‘Mash’.) From the National Probate Calendar 1898: NASH George James of the “South Pole” inn 1 and 2 Dorchester-street Bath licensed-victualler died 14 December 1897 Administration (Limited) London 24 February to Henry Walter Wakelin licensed-victualler Effects £879 18s. 7d.
The death of Eliza J Nash, aged 65, was registered 1922/Q3 Bath. PG13 Hannah Walker (1828- IN EVER LOVING REMEMBRANCE 1895) OF OUR DEAR MOTHER, HANNAH WALKER, Mary Jane Walker WHO PASSED AWAY FEB. 1ST 1895, (1857-1923) AGED 66 YEARS. ALSO OF OUR DEAR SISTER,
MARY JANE WALKER, Cross on a large tapered plinth and edging. WHO ENTERED INTO REST TH MAY 28 1923, AGED 65 YEARS. The marriage of George Walker to Hannah Sims at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1856/Q1 Bath. “SORROW VANQUISH’D, LABOUR ENDED, JORDAN PAST.” The birth of Selina Ann Walker was registered 1856/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Sims. The birth of Mary Jane Walker in 1857 was registered 1858/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Sims.
In the 1871 census at 11 Oak Street, Bath: George Walker, aged 35, steam-mill sawyer, born at Bath, wife Hannah, aged 42, born at Bradford (Wilts), and children: Selina, aged 14, staymaker, born at Bath, Mary J, aged 13, nursemaid, born at Bath, Albert, aged 11, errand boy, born at Bath, Alice, aged 8, born at Bath, John, aged 6, born at Bath, Ada, aged 4, born at Bath, and Henry, aged 1, born at
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In the 1881 census at 5 Wood Street, Bath: George Walker, aged 45, sawyer unemployed, born at Bath, wife Hannah, aged 51, born at Bradford (Wilts), and children: Selina, aged 24, unmarried, dressmaker, born at Bath, Mary J, aged 23, unmarried, staymaker, born at Bath, Albert, aged 21, unmarried, porter, born at Bath, Alice, aged 18, Staymaker, born at Bath, John, aged 16, office boy, born at Bath, Ada, aged 14, dressmaker, born at Bath, and Henry, aged 11, born at Bath.
The death of Hannah Walker, aged 66, was registered 1895/Q1 Islington.
In the 1901 census at 13 Great Stanhope Street, Bath: Mary J Walker, aged 43, unmarried, masseur (Mineral Water Hospital), born at Bath.
In the 1911 census at Bath Union Workhouse and Infirmary, Odd Down, Bath: George Walker, aged 77, widower, inmate, wood sawyer, born at Bath. (At that time there were 619 inmates and 27 vagrants in the workhouse.)
The death of George Walker, aged 81, was registered 1914/Q1 Bath.
The death of Mary J Walker, aged 65, was registered 1923/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1923: WALKER Mary Jane of 26 Great Stanhope-street Bath spinster died 28 May 1923 Administration Bristol 7 July to Albert James Walker baths attendant. Effects £208 6s. 3d. PG15 William Richard Top of headstone: Hulbert (1874-1894) ...... AGED 94.
Susan Alma Maria Headstone: Hulbert (1879-1904) In Loving Memory Richard Hulbert (1829- of
1904) WILLIAM RICHARD Tall headstone and edging. The lower half of the headstone’s face is ONLY SON OF RICHARD & SUSAN HULBERT TH delaminated. The top of the headstone is missing. Susan Hulbert (1835- WHO DIED OCTOBER 12 1894. 1930) AGED 20 YEARS. The birth of William Richard Hulbert was registered 1874/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Jones. “IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH.” The birth of Susan Alma Maria Hulbert was registered 1879/Q4 Bath, Draft P-84
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes “HE WAS BELOVED BY ALL.” mother’s maiden name: Jones. Also of In the 1891 census at 5 St Georges Place, Lyncombe & Widcombe, SUSAN A. M. HULBER[T] Bath: Richard Hulbert, aged 63, gardener, born at Trowbridge (Wilts), wife Susan, aged 51, born at Bathampton (Som), and children: William R, aged 17, plumber & gas fitter apprentice, born at Bath, and Susan Ann M, aged 11, born at Bath.
The death of Richard Hulbert, aged 22, was registered 1894/Q4 Bath.
The death of Susan Alma M Hulbert, aged 24, was registered 1904/Q1 Bath.
The death of Richard Hulbert, aged 74, was registered 1904/Q2 Devizes.
The death of Susan Hulbert, aged 94, was registered 1930/Q1 Bath. PG16 William Seers (1818- IN 1895) LOVING MEMORY _ OF _ Mary Seers (1824- WILLIAM SEERS 1871) WHO FELL ASLEEP JAN. 16TH 1895, AGED 78.
ALSO MARY, HIS WIFE, Headstone in red granite and edging. TH WHO FELL ASLEEP SEPT. 30 1871. AGED 47. The birth of William Henry Sear was registered 1860/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Pearce. AT REST. In the 1871 census at 4 Lyncombe Terrace, Widcombe, Bath: William Seer, aged 46, undertaker, born at Bathwick, Bath, wife Mary, aged 46, cook, born at Chippenham (Wilts), and son William Hy, aged 11, born at Widcombe, Bath.
The death of Mary Seer (sic), aged 47, was registered 1871/Q4 Bath. From the burial index, Mary Seers was buried in grave CA32.
The death of William Seers, aged 76, was registered 1895/Q1 Bath.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PG18 Lionel John Minchin IN (1880-1914) LOVING MEMORY OF LIONEL JOHN MINCHIN DIED JAN. 19. 1914, AGED 33 YEARS. GONE TO HIS REST Tall headstone and edging. ERECTED BY HIS SORROWING PARENTS. The birth of Lionel J Minchin was registered 1880/Q4 Royston. Baptised on 28 Nov 1880 at Royston (Herts): Lionel John Minchin, son of Louis John Minchin.
In the 1911 census at 44 Kipling Avenue, Bath: Lionel John Minchin, aged 30, furniture salesman, born at Royston (Herts), wife Natalie Edith, aged 30, married 6 years 2 children of which 1 then living, born at Paddington, and son Arthur John, aged 5, born at Forest Gate S, London.
The death of Lionel J Minchin, aged 33, was registered 1914/Q1 Bath. PG26 George Coombs (1897- 1937)
Ila May Rapsey (1896- 1960)
Grey rectangular vase, no inscription.
The birth of Ila May Bartram in 1896 was registered 1897/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Whittaker.
The marriage of George Coombs to Ila May Bartram was registered 1923/Q3 Bath.
The marriage of Ila M Coombs to Reginald F Rapsey was registered 1943/Q2 Bridgwater.
The death of Ila M Rapsey, aged 63, was registered 1960/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1960: RAPSEY Ila May of 59 The Oval Bath (wife of Reginald Frank Rapsey) died 19 September 1960 on
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes the way to St. Martins Hospital Bath Administration Bristol 19 October to the said Reginald Frank Rapsey school caretaker. Effects £183 3s. 7d. PG27 Bertram Fawcett Hirst Edging, south (on 1 line): (1867-1920) TO THE DEAR MEMORY OF BERTRAM FAWCETT HIRST, DIED JANUARY 16TH 1920, AGED 51.
Edging.
The birth of Bertram Fawcett Hirst was registered 1867/Q3 Clifton. The birth of Amelia Winifred B Curtis was registered 1873/Q1 Lambeth.
The marriage of Bertram Fawcett Hirst to Amelia Winifred B Curtis was registered 1905/Q2 Wandsworth.
In the 1911 census at 7 Southstoke Road, Combe Down, Bath: Bertram Hirst, aged 43, commercial traveller – timber merchant, born at Stoke Bishop, Bristol, wife Winifred, aged 38, marred 5 years no children, born at Brixton Hill, London, and a servant.
The death of Bertram F Hirst, aged 51, was registered 1920/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1920: HIRST Bertram Fawcett of 7 Southstoke-road Combe Down Somersetshire timber merchant died 16 January 1920 Probate Bristol 6 March to Winifred Hirst widow. Effects £621 10s. PG28 William Henry Hewitt Sacred (1790-1863) to the memory of LIEUTENANT GENERAL Sophia Maria Hewitt WILLIAM HENRY HEWITT (1817-1873) LATE BENGAL ARMY WHO DIED APRIL 16TH 1863. AGED 72.
Multiitered slab on a stone base. Also of SOPHIA MARIA, From the National Probate Calendar 1863: 27 May. The Will of William HIS WIDOW Henry Hewitt formerly of Kinson in the County of Dorset but late of TH WHO DIED MARCH 12 1873 Westfield House Old-Wells-road Bath in the County of Somerset a AGED 55. Lieutenant General in the late Honourable East India Company’s Service deceased who died 16 April 1863 at Westfield House aforesaid Draft P-87 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
Plot Names Inscriptions Notes domiciled in England was proved at Bristol by the oath of Sophia Maria Hewitt of Westfield House aforesaid Widow the Relict the sole Executrix. Effects under £5,000 in the United Kingdom.
(Old Wells Road is now Bloomfield Road.)
The death of Sophia Maria Hewitt, aged 55, was registered 1873/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1873: 16 April. The Will of Sophia Maria Hewitt late of 1 York-place Bathwick Hill in the City of Bath Widow who died 12 Marh 1873 at 1 York-place was proved at Bristol by Granville Diggle Hill of 3 Laura-place in the said City Esquire on of the Executors. Effects under £3,000. PG36 Kenneth Pratt (1915- Headstone: 1935) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR SON Charles Edward Pratt KENNETH PRATT (1871-1942) DIED AUGUST 10TH 1935. AGED 20. JESUS SAITH “COME UNTO ME.” Charlotte Louisa Pratt Edging, south (upper surface): (1871-1958) Low headstone, edging and a freestanding vase. ALSO OF CHARLES EDWARD PRATT, DIED JUNE 12TH 1942. AGED 70.
In the 1911 census at 8 Lansdown View, Combe Down: Charles Edward Edging, north (upper surface): Pratt, aged 39, labourer, born at Bristol, wife Charlotte Louisa, aged ALSO OF CHARLOTTE LOUISA PRATT, DIED JUNE 15TH 1958. AGED 86. 38, married 19 years 5 children, laundress, born at Monkton Combe, and five children.
The birth of Kenneth T A Pratt was registered 1915/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Smith.
The death of Kenneth Pratt, aged 20, was registered 1935/Q3 Bath.
The death of Charles E Pratt, aged 70, was registered 1942/Q2 Bath.
The death of Charlotte L Pratt, aged 84, was registered 1958/Q2 Bath. PG38 Olive Evelyn Holdway IN (1905-1935) LOVING MEMORY OF OLIVE EVELYN HOLDWAY DIED APRIL 16TH 1935 AGED 29 YEARS “ASLEEP.”
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes Headstone (now flat) and edging (partly displaced).
The birth of Olive Evelyn Parratt was registered 1905/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Corden.
The marriage of Olive Evelyn Parratt to Herbert Arthur James Holdway at St Michael’s, Twerton was registered 1930/Q3 Bath.
The death of Olive E Holdway, aged 29, was registered 1935/Q2 Bath. PG39 Allen Barrett (1860- IN 1935) EVER LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND Emma Barrett (1864- ALLEN BARRETT, 1937) WHO PASSED AWAY APRIL 2. 1935. “FOR EVER WITH THE LORD.” ALSO OF
EMMA, Headstone and edging in red granite. THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALLEN BARRETT According to the burial index Allen Barrett is buried at PG38. WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 21. 1937. However, see PG39 for MI. “AT REST.” The birth of Allen Barrett was registered 1860/Q2 Huddersfield. The birth of Emma Cliffe was registered 1864/Q1 Huddersfield.
The marriage of Allen Barrett to Emma Cliffe was registered 1885/Q2 Huddersfield.
In the 1891 census at 4 Darrion’s Bldgs, Spring Grove Street, Huddersfield: Allen Barrett, aged 30, healder (?) & chapel keeper, born at Huddersfield, wife Emma, aged 28, born at Huddersfield, two children and a lodger.
In the 1911 census at 24 Shophouse Lane, Twerton: Allen Barrett, aged 50, beamer & warp dresser – woollen mill, born at Huddersfield (Yorks), wife Emma, aged 45, married 25 years 2 children, born at Huddersfield, and daughter Miriam, aged 24, single, tailoress machinist – coat maker, born at Huddersfield.
The death of Allen Barrett, aged 74, was registered 1935/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1935: BARRETT Allen of 24 Shophouse Road Bath died 2 April 1935 Probate Bristol 27 June to Emma Barrett widow and John Gover house decorator. Effects £1281 4s.
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The death of Emma Barrett, aged 72, was registered 1937/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: BARRETT of 24 Shropshire- road (sic) Twerton Bath widow was last seen alive 20 March 1927 and her dead body was found 21 March 1937 at the Canal Locksbrook-road Bath Administration Bristol 5 July to Wilfred Barrett engineer and Mirian Gover (wife of John Gover). Effects £1804 8s. 7d. PG40 May Victoria Blake IN Loving Memory of (1892-1934) A DEVOTED WIFE AND MOTHER MAY VICTORIA BLAKE WHO FELL ASLEEP DEC. 5TH 1934 AGED 42 YEARS. “IN HEAVENLY LOVE ABOUNDING.”
Headstone, edging, green chippings and a freestanding vase.
The birth of May Victoria Cottle was registered 1892/Q2 Bath.
The marriage of May Victoria Cottle to Frank Edward Blake at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1920/Q3 Bath.
The death of May V Blake, aged 42, was registered 1934/Q4 Bath. PG41 Edward Saunders West: (1809-1861) IN MEMORY OF Sarah Saunders Box EDWARD SAUNDERS (1839-1866) ...... Mary Box (1841-1872) INTERRED...... NOVR 27 1861 Sarah Box (1812-1887) THE......
Southern: [IN] Obelisk on a multi-layered base. The inscriptions are on the three MEMORY [OF] sides of the middle section of the base. The sandstone is weathered in SARAH SAUNDERS BOX places. WHO DIED SEPTR 9: 1866 AGED 27 YEARS In the 1851 census at 14 Orange Grove, Bath: Edward Saunders, aged 41, unmarried, mealman (master employing 8 men), born at Lavington Also (Wilts), Ellen Saunders, aged 28, unmarried, sister, born at Lavington, Draft P-90
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes ...... a clerk and two servants. MARY BOX WHO DIED AUGT 30TH 1872 In the 1851 census at 13 Orange Grove, Bath: Sarah Box, aged 38, AGED 31 YEARS widow, school mistress, born at Lavington (Wilts), children: Sarah Saunders, aged 11, born at Bristol, Mary, aged 10, born at Bristol, and North-east: Matthew H, aged 18, born at Bristol, Ann Saunders, aged 22, ...... unmarried, sister, born at Lavington, a scholar and two servants. SARAH ...... In the 1861 census at 14 Orange Grove, Bath: Edward Saunders, aged WHO DIED ...... 1887 51, unmarried, miller employing 1 clerk 5 millers & 2 carters, born at AGED 74 YEARS Lavington (Wilts), Ellen Saunders, aged 38, unmarried, sister, ...... gentlewoman, born at Lavington, and two servants...... In the 1861 census at 14 Orange Grove, Bath: Sarah Box, aged 48, ...... HER CHILDREN ARISE UP AND widow, retired school mistress, born at East Lavington (Wilts), CALL HER BLESSED. children: Sarah Saunders, aged 21, unmarried, general governess, born at Bristol, Mary, aged 20, unmarried, general governess, born at Bristol, and Matthew Henry, aged 18, solicitors clerk, born at Bristol, Mary Saunders, aged 72, widow, gentlewoman, born at Hilcot (Wilts), and a servant.
From The Bath Chronicle of Thu 21 Nov 1861 p5: “Nov. 20, at his residence, 14, Orange Grove, Bath, Mr. Edward Saunders, aged 52.” The death of Edward Saunders, aged 52, was registered 1861/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1861: 3 December. The Will with a Codicil of Edward Saunders late of the Town Mills in Orange Grove in the City of Bath Mealman deceased who died 20 November 1861 at Orange Grove aforesaid was proved at Bristol by the oath of Samuel Saunders of the said City Gentleman the Brother and by the affirmation of Jacob Henry Cotterell of the said City Land Surveyor the Executors. Effects under £12,000.
Edward Saunders was the first person to be buried in the cemetery, this occurring on 27 Nov 1861.
The Bath Chronicle of Thu 5 Dec 1861 reported the theft by three millers of sacks from the Town Mills. This has “The case is made more scandalous by the fact that the prisoners all attended the funeral of their late master on Wednesday, and each wore a new suit of clothes, received by his generosity. Mr. Saunders we understand, also left a handsome sum in the hands of his brother, for distribution amongst his workmen.” The same edition of the newspaper reported that Edward Saunders had left £100 towards the liquidation of the debt on Percy Chapel. Draft P-91 Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association
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The death of Sarah Box, aged 27, was registered 1866/Q3 Axminster.
The death of Mary Box, aged 31, was registered 1872/Q3 Bath.
The death of Sarah Box, aged 74, was registered 1887/Q1 Pancras. From the National Probate Calendar 1887: 26 March. The Will of Sarah Box late of 57 Oakley-square St. Pancras in the County of Middlesex Widow who died 4 March 1887 at 57 Oakley-square was proved at the Principal Registry by Matthew Henry Box of 57 Oakley-square Esquire Barrister-at-Law the Son the sole Executor. Personal Estate £2,444 2s. 7d. PG45 Sarah Jane Doman Headstone: (1845-1935) IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR Herbert George DEAR MOTHER Doman (1874-1944) SARAH JANE DOMAN, WHO FELL ASLEEP NOV. 11TH 1935, Walter Doman (1889- AGED 90.
1926) Headstone (now flat), edging (partly displaced) and a freestanding Edging, north: vase. HERBERT GEORGE, SECOND SON, DIED JULY 26. 1944. AGED 6_ The birth of Herbert George Doman was registered 1874/Q4 Mere. Edging, east: The birth of Walter Doman was registered 1889/Q1 Wincanton. “At Rest.” In the 1891 census at Tything, Wincanton (Som): George Doman, aged 45, shoemaker, born at Maiden Bradley (Wilts), wife Sarah J, aged 45, born at Maiden Bradley, and children: Herbert George, aged 16, .... maker, born at Maiden Bradley, Frances, aged 10, born at Bruton (Som), Alma, aged 8, born at Wincanton, and Walter, aged 2, born at Wincanton.
In the 1911 census at Portland: Walter Doman, aged 21, Private 14 Battalion Somerset Light Infantry, born at Wincanton.
The death of Sarah J Doman, aged 89, was registered 1935/Q4 Bath.
The death of Herbert G Doman, aged 69, was registered 1944/Q3 Bath.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes PG47 Henry Parsons (1865- Edging, south: 1931) IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY PARSONS, WHO FELL ASLEEP FEB. 2ND 1931, AGED 65 ALSO HIS WIFE MINNIE CAROLINE LEWIS PARSONS, WHO FELL ASLEEP AUG 16TH 1955, AGED 84. Minnie Caroline Lewis Edging, north: Parsons (1871-1955) RD ALSO GLADYS PARSONS, WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 3 1933, AGED 33.
Gladys Winifred Edging, east: Parsons (1900-1933) UNTIL THE DAY BREAK. Edging, a plaque in the form of an open book and a vase.
Plaque: The birth of Minnie Caroline L Norris was registered 1871/Q4 Mere.
The marriage of Henry Parsons to Minnie Norris at St John the
IN MEMORY Evangelist, Upper Bristol Road, Bath was registered 1892/Q2 Bath. OF PEACE PERFECT GLADYS PEACE The birth of Gladys Winifred Parsons was registered 1900/Q1 Bath,
mother’s maiden name: Norris.
In the 1911 census at 123 High Street, Upper Weston, Bath: Henry Parsons, aged 46, drapers assistant, born at Pawlett (Som), wife Minnie, aged 38, married 18 years 3 children, born at Mere (Wilts), and children: Violet May, aged 17, drapers assistant, born at Bath, W H Nelson, aged 14, born at Bath, and Winifred Gladys, aged 11, born at Bath.
The death of Henry Parsons, aged 65, was registered 1931/Q1 Bath.
The death of Gladys W Parsons, aged 33, was registered 1933/Q2 Bath.
The death of Minnie C L Parsons, aged 84, was registered 1955/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1955: PARSONS Minnie Caroline of 21 Hawthorn-grove Combe Down Bath widow died 16 August 1955 Probate Bristol 3 October to Arthur Leslie King solicitor. Effects £1213 2s. 6d. PG48 Juliana Ellen Miller J & E (1878-1931) MILLER
Edward Miller (1875- 1967)
Square vase.
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes The birth of Edward Miller was registered 1875/Q4 Warminster. The birth of Julia Grace was registered 1878/Q3 Dursley.
The marriage of Edward Leopold Miller to Julia Grace at St Luke’s, Bath was registered 1902/Q4 Bath.
The birth of Hilda Rose Miller was registered 1908/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Grace.
In the 1911 census at 19 Kingsway, Englishcombe Road, Bath: Edward Leopold Miller, aged 35, gardener domestic (private service), born at Horninsham, Warminster (Wilts), wife Julia, aged 32, married 8 years 3 children of which 2 then living, born in Dursley (Glos), and children: Frederick William, aged 5, born at 43 Englishcombe Road, and Hilda Rose, aged 2, born at 43 Englishcombe Road.
The death of Juliana E Miller, aged 53, was registered 1931/Q3 Bath.
The death of Edward Miller, aged 91, was registered 1967/Q3 Bath. PG49 Arthur Henry Stickler Edging, north: (1861-1946) ARTHUR HENRY STICKLER DIED 28TH NOVEMBER 1946
Ann Mary Stickler (1864-1931)
Edging and a freestanding vase. The edging is overgrown on the southern side.
Baptised on 9 Apr 1865 at Luckington (Wilts): Arthur Henry Stickler, son of Robert Stickler.
The marriage of Arthur Henry Stickler to Annie Mary Chapman was registered 1892/Q2 Chippenham.
In the 1901 census at 1 Belgrave Lodge, Camden Road, Bath: Arthur H Stickler, aged 35, butcher, born at Charfield (Glos), wife Annie M, aged 37, born at Sutton (Surrey), children: Fk Arthur, aged 7, born at Rose Bank, Bath, Hy Edward, aged 5, born at Bath, and Frank D, aged 2, born at Bath, and Geoo Hy Chapman, aged 29, brother-in-law, tailor, born at Corsham (Wilts).
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Plot Names Inscriptions Notes In the 1911 census at 5 Elm Place, Bloomfield Road, Bath: Arthur Henry Stickler, aged 45, bacon curer – employer, born at Tortworth (Glos), wife Annie Mary, aged 46, married 19 years 4 children, born in at Corsham (Wilts), and children: Frederick Arthur, aged 17, born at Bath, Henry Edward, aged 15, born at Bath, Frank Douglas, aged 12, born at Bath, and Stanley Ernest Percy, aged 5, born at Bath.
The death of Annie M Stickler, aged 66, was registered 1931/Q1 Wells.
The death of Arthur H Stickler, aged 85, was registered 1946/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1947: STICKLER Arthur Henry otherwise Robert of 1 Georges-place Bathwick Hill Bath died 28 November 1946 at St. Martin’s Hospital Coombe Down Bath Probate Bristol 30 May to Frederick Arthur Stickler fruiterer and greengrocer and Frank Douglas Stickler dairyman. Effects £2726 4s. 3d.
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