Somerset Newspapers

Western Gazette 6 Jan 1933 Ellen Jane Creed Pinney
Tintinhull the late Mrs Pinney. Mrs Pinney, an old and much esteemed inhabitant, passed away at her residence on new year's day. The Deceased was a native of Yeovil Marsh, and the daughter of the late Mr Edward Indoe, a farmer, of that place. She married Mr Cornelius Pinney, a farmer and hay and corn merchant, who pre-Deceased her 36 years. The funeral took place on Wednesday in the parish churchyard. The chief mourners were: - Mrs Crocker (daughter), Messrs Edward Pinney, Charles Pinney, William Pinney and imbert Pinney (sons), Mr and Mrs Thomas Francis, Mr and Mrs Joseph Hayne, Mr and Mrs holt (nephew and nieces), Messrs Joseph Francis, Jack Holt, Arthur Hayne, (nephew), miss lilian holt (niece) - also Messrs C Pullen, Reg Hayne, Andrew Rice, Frank Pearce, A Tavener. The vicar conducted the ceremony. The coffin, which was of elm, with brass fittings, bore the inscription: - 'Ellen j c Pinney, d January 1st 1933, aged 78 years'. There were - nice floral tributes from relatives and friends.

Shepton Mallet Journal 21 Dec 1973 p4 William Charles Britten
William Charles Britten d Hillbury Compton road age 97 was Vice-President of Mid Somerset Agricultural Society. He started farming at Dungeon Farm, Croscombe. Father Charles Britten of Tadhill Farm, Leigh-on-Mendip. Left 4 children, 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Widow and V J Butler unable to attend funeral. Had been married 64 years. Leslie: WM, PN, Mrs G E Allward (all married)
Madge: John, E, D (all married)
Betty: Mr R Baber (m), Robert, Valerie, Helen
Jack: Wendy and Patricia Britten (adopted)
Brothers and sisters in law: Ernest Wilkins, Albert Wilkins, Maurice Wilkins, Mr and Mrs Richard Williams, Mr and Mrs Harold Wilkins, Mrs H Wilkins, Doris and Bert Huntley; D Bishop (cousins)
Collins nephews: L (m), W, R. also C and O Boyce (Messrs and Mrs), W G Norman and family
Widow not found 5 Dec 1975 in Shepton Mallet Journal - try Central Somerset Gazette

Mid Somerset Gazette 9 Sep 1982 Wilfrid William Godfrey
Wilfrid William Godfrey previously of Alderhey, Wookey Hole Road, age 99 left 3 sons, 2 daus
service at URC Wells, bur (with wife) Wells Cemetery
children Mr and Mrs H P Godfrey; Mrs Joyce Sweetingham; Mr and Mrs E C Godfrey; Mr and Mrs S A Godfrey; Mrs G Burbury in New Zealand was unable to attend - as were G Padfield WsM, Mr and Mrs A Lukehurst, Kingsley Padfield
nephew L Gould, niece Mrs A Thomas, Mr and Mrs G Chamberlain (Godfrey side)
granddaughters: Mr and Mrs P T Look, Mr and Mrs A J Antill, Mrs P Dyke
Joyce: Mr and Mrs C Sweetingham, Mr and Mrs Ian Hall, Helen, Roger (Chicago)
also Mr J Godfrey, Mrs D Godfrey, Mr and Mrs De Vere, Rachel

Western Gazette 12 Oct 1945 p3 Tintinhull Edward John Beaton Pinney
Mr E B Pinney crate farm age 68. Funeral Tintinhull parish church was Monday. Mourners: Messrs William Pinney, Imbert Pinney (brothers)
Cousins: T Francis, J Francis, G W Francis, Cecil Hayne
D Stagg (employee) 'and Young'. Also Messrs E Gaylard, C Pullen, A Purchase, R Hayne; Mrs G Williams, C Hayne - by T Allen of Tintinhull

Mid Somerset Gazette (Wells) 25 Nov 1982 Marion Annie Denman Miell
Marion Annie Denman Miell d hospital Wincanton age 83. born Prestleigh daughter of Mr and Mrs 'H' Davis. Married 1922 Pilton church, buried Pilton Church, lived Manor Farm East Compton until husband's death 1965, thereafter Station Road.
Mr and Mrs W H Davis (brother) and nephew Mr J Davis
Children: Mr G F Miell; Miss M E Miell, Mrs A Powell, Mrs E Allen, Mrs D Tibbs, Mrs R Loxton (Mr and Mrs …?). Mrs F Miell (dau-in-law)
Grandchildren: P Powell (m), Mr and Mrs J Churchouse, S Tibbs (m), M Tibbs, N Tibbs, Miss H Powell, S Miell, G Miell, Miss S Miell, A Loxton, M Loxton, Miss R Loxton, Miss T Miell, Mr P Miell, Miss S Miell

Central Somerset Gazette 22 Aug 1952 p5 Albert Alexander Baily
Capt. A A Baily, married in Australia where he was then based to an Australian Miss Alice Millear and lived Wallingham House Burnham Somerset, returned to Australia after the war [i.e. 1914-8] where she died. Married 1930 UK, Joan, Mrs Baily living in the home counties until 1939 - when he came to Glastonbury, moving to Havyatt shortly before his death. Left 15 year old twin sons by second Marriage. Took over from brother Major E M Baily at family business, who was injured in the war (ww2). Madge Peppin and daughter Geraldine attended the funeral.

Central Somerset Gazette 18 Jun 1981 Hubert Ernest Claude Trippick
Mr H E C Trippick. Left son Mr R Trippick (one son master A, one daughter), dau m Mr J Davis (1 son, 1 daughter) - Married Margaret Candy 1930. one granddaughter (Miss B Davis) engaged to Mr R Brake. 
Grandfather Mr Treasure of Park Farm Oakhill. Sister in law Mrs Weeden. Bought Harridge Farm 1937 from the Ashwick Estate. Attended Oakhill Wesleyan church. [The newspaper finishes in 1981]

Wells Journal, West of England Advertiser 1 Jun 1899 Susannah Padfield
HOLCOMBE Mrs Susannah Padfield, relict of the late Mr Benjamin Padfield, of Manor Farm, Holcombe, died on the 19th ult, and the funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon in the old churchyard. By the death of Mrs Padfield, Wesleyan Methodism has lost probably its eldest member, for Mrs Padfield joined the Wesleyan Society in 1825. the mourners were - Messrs Joseph, James and W Padfield (sons), Mrs Creed (daughter), Messrs J Bryant and Hoddinott (sons-in-law), Mrs W H Padfield (daughter-in-law), Mr Haine of Stone (nephew), Messrs Haine, Padfield, Creed, J Bryant, C Padfield (grandsons) and Miss A Padfield (granddaughter). A memorial service conducted by the rev b cooper was held in the Wesleyan chapel previous to the departure to the churchyard. Many wreaths were sent. Mrs Padfield was 87 years of age.

Central Somerset Gazette (Glastonbury) 11 Oct 1912 p5 Arthur William Shore Baily
A W S Baily, with picture, buried Glastonbury cemetery. Sorrowing wife, Bertie and Alice, 'his little daughter and Ted', Fritz and Isabel, Clifford, Edward, Reginald and Elsie, Hughie (grandson).
Miss Nellie Hobbs, Mrs Millear, Mrs Peppin and Misses Millear. T J Pickford, Mr and Mrs Lovell Pickford, Millie, Georgie, Lizzie, Mr and Mrs L Grove. chief mourners: Messrs A A, F W, Clifford, E M Baily. Mr J P Pickford 3rd carriage

Western Gazette (flying post) 15 Jun 1894 p6 Martha Field
Whatley. Suicide of Martha Field, husband was farm bailiff to Alfred Creed

Wells Journal 28 Nov 1958 (Fri) p7 Henry Frank Sweetingham
Henry Frank Sweetingham age 89 d Saturday. Wife d Dec 1950, arrived 1912 Wells from Southampton as tailor (Monelle). One son. United church.
Wells Journal 5 Dec 1958 funeral of H F Sweetingham by Wicks and sons - Mr W W Godfrey attended.

Wells Journal 12 Dec 1958 p8 William Indoe Pinney
Ashwick. Late Mr Pinney. The funeral has taken place of Mr William Indoe Pinney, Simpress House, Ashwick, who died at Shepton Mallet and Dist. Hospital after a long illness at the age of 73. Third son of the late Mr and Mrs Pinney, of Tintinhull, he moved to Simpress Farm, Ashwick, in his youth, and farmed there with his brother, Mr imbert Pinney, until 16 years ago, when the moved to simpress house. They continued to farm, but on a smaller scale. Mourners were: Mr impert Pinney (brother), Miss Marsh, Mr and Mrs G Parker, Mr and Mrs G Poole, Mr C Gunning, Mr and Mrs J Brian, Mr and Mrs J Padfield, Mr M Padfield, Mrs James, Mr and Mrs D Massey, Mr and Mrs W Moon, Mr and Mrs Eric Loader, Messrs J Moon, C West et al.

Western Gazette 30 Aug 1895. Mudford William Indoe
Interment of the late Mr William Indoe. The funeral of Mr William Indoe, Sock-Hill Farm, took placed at Baltonsborough on Thursday in last week. The coffin, of polished oak, was covered with wreaths sent by friends and relatives, and borne on an open hearse, horse carriages followed, the principle mourners being ?miss indoe, Mrs Worner, Miss M Indoe, Mr W I Worner, Mr and Mrs Williams, Mr and Mrs Hayne [i.e. Haine], ?Mrs Bishop, Mrs Spencer, Mrs W I worner, - H Feaver. The service was read in church by the Rev G E Smith, vicar of Barton St David, and at the graveside by the Rev Mr May, Vicar of Mudford. The arrangements were carried out by Messrs R and e -son of Yeovil (not all page was filmed)

Langport Herald 28 Jun 1913 p4 Emma French Worner
Somerton. The funeral of Mrs Emma French Warner, Hurcott, who died last week, took place on Friday. Deceased who was 60 years of age had been ill for some considerable time. Interment was made in the cemetery, the vicar the Rev G T Steacy officiating. A large number of floral tributes were received.

Western Gazette 2 Feb 1906. West Camel William Haine
Death of Mr Haine. There passed away on Saturday, at the age of 88,one of the oldest agriculturalists in this district in the person of Mr William Haine. Deceased, who regularly attended Yeovil Market until quite recently, was known far and wide amongst farmers of the west country, and was greatly respected by all. A widow and sons and daughters survive him to mourn their loss.

Western Gazette 29 Dec 1899 p7 Walter Banger
West Camel. Death of the Western Gazette agent. Mr Walter Banger who for many years distributed the Western Gazette in this neighbourhood, proving himself a most reliable agent, died on Tuesday quite suddenly, at the age of 43. Deceased was much respected, and his death is greatly regretted.
Western Gazette 5 Jan 1900 p6
West Camel. The Western Gazette agency for this district will still be conducted for the present by Mrs Banger, widow of the late agent

Western Gazette 3 Nov 1922 George Drew Stone
Clapton. Death of G D Stone. He had been ailing for some time past, his death was a great shock. The farm had been in the family for nearly a century - he succeeded his father. Overseer parish of West Crewkerne. NFU; conservative. 3 sons and 2 daughters. Buried Wayford 2 Nov.

Central Somerset Gazette 6 Mar 1931 John Gould
John Gould of Perridge Farm.

Shepton Mallet Journal 20 Oct 1967 p3 Ernest John Warren
E J Warren. East Pennard parish council. Farmed Sticklinch, Pennard Hill Farm (East Pennard), Hembridge. Retired 1953 to Evercreeech. Daughters K Warren, Mr and Mrs D Clapp (son A, dau M), Mr and Mrs J Broadbelt, Mr and Mrs C Ferguson. Grandson J Warren, granddau Miss A Warren. Brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs p Clarke, issue: Mr and Mrs B Clarke, Mr M Clarke, Mr and Mrs H Clarke (representing a baker cousin of deceased). Mrs E Moody and G Clapp unable to attend. Cousin Mr and Mrs C Hoddinott, Mr and Mrs A Crocker. Mrs K Britten, O Creed attended (sisters nee Butler). Charles and Margaret Boyce.

Langport Herald 20 Dec 1930 p5 George Pittard
Somerton. Death and funeral. After a long, painful and trying illness, borne with Christian fortitude, Mr George Pittard, of 10 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, died on Thursday of last week in his 80th year. For many years Mr Pittard was a successful farmer in his native town of Somerton, where he also rendered useful and highly acceptable service at the Wesleyan church as organist, etc. the funeral took place on the following Friday, the first portion of the burial service being conducted in the Wesleyan church, Somerton, by the Rev H Kidman, superintendent minister of Bridgwater Circuit, who also read the committal sentence at the cemetery, where his body was laid to rest alongside that of his wife, who predeceased him 20 years ago. The family mourners were: Mr and Mrs A J Pittard of Langport (son and daughter-in-law), Mr and Mrs W C Perrett of Bristol (daughter and son-in-law), misses M and B Pittard (daughters), Mrs R C Clark of Long Sutton (sister), Messrs J and S Clark of Long Sutton (nephews), Mrs J Clark of Long Sutton (niece), Mr George Haines of Somerton (cousin), Mr J A Seymour and Mr F Edwards of Street; Mr J Croker of Bridgwater; Mr and Mrs H Woolf of Somerton and many other friends. Mrs Dening (sister) and Miss Pittard (daughter) of Shanklin, Isle of Wight, were unable to be present. several beautiful wreaths testified to the love that was borne towards Mr Pittard by his friends.

Langport Herald 22 Oct 1910 p8 Rosa Jane Pittard
Pittard, Rosa J d Oct 18, Sutton road, Somerton age 49

Langport Herald 5 Mar 1932. High Ham Francis Collins
Mr Francis 'Frank' Collins, jobbing mason, cheery disposition, wife died about six years ago, leaves only son Mr W 'Will' Collins. Brothers-in-law (Wilkins boys). Loving sympathy from White House Farm, Hilda and Will, Harold and Doris, Glad and Dick, Mrs A E Inder, Bert and Dorothy. Illness lasted about 3 days.

Wells Journal 31 Aug 1934 p1 Thomas Isaac Wicks
Thomas I Wicks age 82, sang at coronation of George V (father d age 95 sang coronation of Victoria, Edward VII, also diamond jubilee, alive 1910). Wicks established 1845. Edwin and Nell; Bertie; Elsie and Reg (R H Bennett), plus Philippa Bennett and 4 Wicks children. Tributes from: Maud, Agnes, Sybil, Dorothy, Ernest [Creighton] plus the Hills.

Wells Journal 20 Feb 1920 p4 Richard Hoddinott
Death of Mr R Hoddinott evening at his residence Woodford Farm age 65, ill health for some time, gradually sank. Frequent attendant at local Markets. Since his retirement, brother Sidney of Worminster lived with him.
Wells Journal 27 Feb 1920 p3 Mr R Hoddinott. Funeral on Saturday, St Cuthbert's. left Woodford 2pm. Brothers S, C and A, sisters Lucy and fanny. Col and Mrs Keen, John, Ernest, Hansford and eight nephews. 

Wells Journal 1 Oct 1948 Henry Clark
Well-known agriculturalist (churchwarden) Henry Clark bur wells cemetery 27 Sep age 86, son of the late Mr Charles Clark of north wootton. Farmed great many years quaish farm, about 27 years ago retired to keward house. reserved disposition, never sought public office. Widow, one son, two daughters. C H Clark, C Clark, Mrs E M Creed (step-daughter), Miss Creed, Mr and Mrs G Killen (brother-in-law and sister-in-law)

Shepton Mallet Journal 5 May 1944 p3 Edward James Candy
E J Candy 'Ted' took on West Bodden Farm, Doulting 1905 which had been in his family nearly a century. He and his wife hoped to remain there, but sadly had no abiding resting place. (West Bodden Farm farmer tribute). Wife was renowned cheesemaker, buried Doulting . Proud member of Mid Somerset Agricultural Society, W Britten attending, also - N Creighton, F Miell. Tribute from 'his four children' but six living. Died Cockmill farm, home of daughter Mrs Charley Weeden, other son-in-law Claude Trippick. Daughter-in-law Peggy.

Central Somerset Gazette 25 Feb 1910 p6 Jane Look
Coxbridge. Mrs Look bur Parbrook Wesleyan cemetery. Attending: Messrs H and G Look (sons), George Look of Lower Sutton, Robert Maby of Hawkeridge, Ernest and Edwin Haine of Yeovilton, John Haine of Stone, Charles Stride of Parbrook. Affectionate remembrances from nephews and nieces at Storridge, Hawkeridge and Catteridge [sic]. Loving memory of dear aunt from Eltie, Sallie, Edwin, Emily - Ernest and Clara. George and Anna Look and family. In loving memory of a kind friend from all at Gladstone House [West Pennard]

Central Somerset Gazette 30 Jul 1954 p1 Edward Millear Baily
Major E M Baily, former managing director of A Baily and Co Ltd. Educated All Saints Clifton and Felsted Essex. Articled to King Solicitors Bath, practising Bournemouth but not to his taste. In 1912 directorship became available at the Beckery factory later becoming managing director. Married June 1914 Caterham Valley, Violet Hobbs. Lived Coxwithy House, Coursing Batch and from 1930 St Germains, Burnham. Military service 1914-9 rose to rank of Major: India, Mesopotamia. Was Alderman and JP, Mayor 1923 and 1931. ill-health (war injuries) compelling him to resign as Alderman 1941, moving to Ashcott 1942. he had also been churchwarden St Benedicts, and Pilgrim Lodge member. (Father AWS Mayor 1888, 1902; grandfather Alexander Mayor 1869, 1878; uncle John Mayor 1899)
Central Somerset Gazette 6 Aug 1954
E M Baily buried 30 jul St Benedicts. Nephews and nieces: Lt Col R P Baily; Edward and Andrew, and mother; Mrs C H T Short; Mr and Mrs C H B Barnard; Peter Hobbs; Mr E R H Harvey. Cousins: Mrs Bertram Stubbs, Mr and Mrs Christopher Baily; Mr Ken Baily. Tributes: Jean and Hugh; Peter Sheila Hugh; Phyllis Eric and family; Ken and Vincent; Kit and Pen (Chichester); Elsie; Terry Deborah Gail and Rodney; Christopher Dawn [?Blanchard] and 2 children.

Central Somerset Gazette 5 Dec 1924 p5 Eliza Ann Jacob
Baltonsborough. At the venerable age of 80, Mrs Eliza Ann Jacob passed away last week, the relict of the late Mr Daniel Jacob who passed away a generation ago. Buried Monday, Moravian churchyard Baltonsborough. Miss Jacob (dau), Arthur, Mr and Mrs Albert Jacob, Mrs Bartlett Jacob, Miss Dorothy Jacob (granddaughter), Mr Stanley Jacob (grandson), Mr and Mrs Edward Swanton (nephew and niece).

Central Somerset Gazette 8 Jul 1949 Mrs Turner
Mrs Turner age 71 at East Street Farm. Expert dressmaker. With son Harden and wife. Edgar and wife. Mr and Mrs S Hoddinott (dau). Brothers and sisters. Mrs V E Turner (sister-in-law) of Mells. Cousins E C House, H House, A Gould (Pilton).

Central Somerset Gazette 8 Jul 1949 Christina Masters
Death of Christina, wife of E E Masters (North Wootton).

Shepton Mallet Journal 26 Jul 1957 p4 H Turner
Mr H Turner, after long illness age 78, frequent visitor to local Markets, name linked with cheesemaking. Native of west pennard, farmed alham farm Evercreech 21 years, took Eastover Farm Pylle 1921 where they have lived since. Golden wedding Apr 1955 .son Leonard and wife, Easton hill farm (grandchildren Gordon and Rita). Younger son Alec of Eastover farm. Daughters Miss I and M Turner. Bur pylle

Wells Journal. 12 Feb 1915 Pattie Flower
'Pattie' Flower age 45, Woodside, Chewton Mendip. Please accept this - the only intimation. Chewton Mendip - Mrs and Miss J H Flower held whist drive Friday 5 Feb - guests including Waldegraves.
Wells Journal 19 Feb 1915 p8. after very bridge illness, had been doing red cross work at Gurney Court, buried parish churchyard. J H and daughter, F N Flower, E C Flower, R Hoddinott, J H Hill, Mrs haydon (cousin), also Miles, (young). Earl Waldegrave read the lesson. Son 2nd Lieut S Flower in India with his regiment, his photo on coffin as it was lowered in the grave, a poignant moment. Muffled peals. Born 19 Oct 1869.

Somerset Standard (Frome) 26 Nov 1937 George Haine
George Haine age 53, well-known smallholder, very short illness, lived with sisters Mary and Edith. Served France and Silesia with RASC. Buried Woolverton, tribute from his 'chums at W'. Mr and Mrs E Maby, North Bradley (cousins), Miss Tully of Glastonbury (cousin), Mr and Mrs Board of East Pennard (cousins)

Somerset Standard (Frome) 2 Apr 1965 p12 Charlotte Minnie Turner
Charlotte Minnie Turner (husband Vincent E Turner d 1937), Died at residence of daughter Mrs Cary age 73, having farmed Frige Farm Mells for many years. Issue:
* Geoffrey of frige farm (Geoff and molly) - Vincent, David 'and Sandra'
* Vi (m Cecil Cary of Rookery farm) - Pamela (Eric) and Cecily both unmarried
* Ru (m Chris F Candy of Ridgeway farm, Ridgeway, Frome) - Rachel and Terence
nephew E G Turner, Philip House. 
cousins: Mrs Robert Creed representing Mr A; P and wife (representing Hubert and wife); Mr and Mrs E G Swanton. Tributes to aunt from: Alec, Rene, May; Edgar, Ruth and Helen; Alec and Valerie; Ken, Kath and family; Cyril and Daisy (Southwick); John, Richard, David, Elizabeth. And from Eddie and Isobel (?Padfield)

Shepton Mallet Journal 28 Apr 1944 John Gould
John Gould age 86 of Wellands. Retired from perridge farm 1934. Jessie, Ronald, Joyce, Fred, Dorothy; Ethelbert, Annie, Percy, Roy.

Western Gazette 5 Nov 1926 p5 Weston Peters Parsons
Major Weston P Parsons, Trustee Lodge of Oddfellows, interred in family vault. Grandfather George Parsons settled at the Manor House, 1815. succeeded from father 1887, and as churchwarden. Brought water to north end of parish, joined Dorset Yeomanry 1889. cousins: R M P Parsons (Misterton), W R Taylor, William Parsons, Maurice Eustace and Clement Tabor, Mr and Mrs Welchman, Messrs A and W Hole, Mr Linklater. Attending: … including Mr S Creed, Whitelackington. George and Marian, Jane and Annie, Newton and Cicely, John Betty Roger and Christopher. George was at funeral - seems to indicate that the sisters weren't.

Western Gazette 25 Nov 1887. Charlton Horethorne Uriah Parsons
Uriah Parsons. Had been out shooting with son and nephew (Hole). On the way back, in the evening, they called at the dairy house. Weston entered to fix labels to some packages, returned to the carriage, took the reins and proceeded to drive home. Uriah had entered the pony carriage at the dairy house, and seated himself beside the (loaded) guns - as they were hoping to shoot further on the journey home. Uriah turned round to ask Hole who was walking by the pony, to get address of parcels from the house, and accidentally touched the trigger, which fired shattering his arm. 'Oh what was that! I am shot in the arm. Never mind: look to the pony.' He died just before midnight from shock and loss of blood. 'My father was 64', said Weston at Saturday's inquest. The coroner ruled accidental death, and remarked on the carelessnessness of Hole for not keeping his firearms in better order.

Western Gazette 8 Jul 1892 Yeovilton Thomas Haine
Funeral of the late Mr Haine in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, he had been a great suffered for a considerable time, only survived the late Mrs Haine by one month. Messrs T, G, G G, G A Haine; L Bond; Jacobs; Maby; Look; Haine. Master G Haine, Miss Haine, Miss S Haine. Mrs L Bond, Mrs T Haine, Mr Haine, Mrs Maby, Mrs G Look, Miss Look, Miss Millard. Mr W Rawlings (Limington), Mr Mattock, Mr S F Harding, Edward Look, Ernest Look, Mr G Brake, W Young, S Brown, Miss Harding, Miss Brown, Mr Vaux, Mr Parsons, Mr Brown

Shepton Mallet Journal 3 Feb 1922 Pilton Edwin Haine Padfield
Late surveyor and inspector, Rural District Council of Wells for nearly 30 years. E H Padfield had to sell Westholme, living with son Castle Cary, and latterly with son-in-law Rev C P Hunt at Wavertree Liverpool, laid to rest Pilton Methodist church. Leaves two sons, 3 daughters. 
Wells Journal 3 Feb 1922 identical article.

Shepton Mallet Journal 2 Jun 1933 Sidney Creed
Sidney Creed who had resided at Evercreech for the past four years, died age 88, pathetically his wife had predeceased him by only 19 days, aged 84. after her funeral he went to live with relatives at Chilcompton [Creedy Watts??]. they had over 50 years of married life, nearly all of which in Somerset: North Wootton, Wraxall, Pilton, Evercreech. Strong Methodists. Both had burial service Methodist church Evercreech, interred in the cemetery there.

Shepton Mallet Journal 25 Jun 1920 Robert John Hoskins
R J Hoskins died Thursday night at Beaumont age 70, County Councillor for Evercreech he had been a sufferer for many years. Eldest son of John Hoskins of East Compton, farmer of Ham and Beard Hill, succeeded his father as representative of Pilton for Rural District Council and Shepton Mallet Board of Guardians. He married A, youngest sister of W G Norman of Cannards Grave (now of Charlton). She died 1906. elected member of Somerset County Council August 1905, etc etc. Housekeeper Miss B Wilkins. Buried pilton. Cousins: F J Hayes, John Flower, R W Cotton. Nephews: G Tibbotts, Tom and Stephen Golledge. Brother-in-law W Mitchell. Sympathy from leaholme [Norman]; 'Westfield' Compton'; Alice and family at Marksbury, Lillie and Rowland.

Shepton Mallet Journal 6 Sep 1957 p7 Edmund Hugh Norman
E H Norman member of Shepton Mallet Urban District Council 24 years, chairman for 12 years. Married 1907 Ditcheat, Amy daughter of William Longman of Alhampton. Farming Kilkenny Farm Ditcheat. Came to Cannards Grave 1918, retiring 1939. Amy's death. Granddaughter Miss S Norman; sister Mrs B Welch (son B, dau A), Mrs A Look (Mrs K Wride, Mr and Mrs Hugh Look). Mr and Mrs G F Dyke, Cheddar … (cousins). Attending: Mr and Mrs F Miell, Mr and Mrs W L Britten, Mr W C Britten, A R Swanton (Radstock) and E G Swanton.

Somerset Guardian. Jul 1971 Dorothy Champion
Dorothy, widow of Bert Champion died Midsomer Norton age 72, her residence of many years, son Allan Gerald.

Somerset Guardian 20 Sep 1918 Holcombe William Haine Padfield
W H Padfield of Manor Farm, after a long and painful illness. Well known through business associations over a wide district, member for many years of local Wesleyan society, clerk to parish council. Conducted his duties as rates collector well and ably.

Somerset Guardian 11 Oct 1912 p4 Joseph Cox
Joseph Cox of Waterside Farm Radstock. Buried Midsomer Norton cemetery. Widow and many relatives. Lord Hylton in church. Burial by H James of Holcombe.

Somerset Guardian 11 May 1917. Farrington Gurney Frank Norris Flower
Inquest 9 May at The Inn of Frank Norris Flower retired farmer Cliff Farm, Ston Easton, age 66, Monday afternoon. Brother John Henry Flower saw him 5th on way to wells Market. Returned from Farrington Gurney with Horler, farmer Chewton Mendip towards Ston Easton. At 2.45pm Frank who was walking by the horse said 'stop a minute, raymund'. Verdict: heart attack due to sudden epileptic seizure.

Central Somerset Gazette. 15 Sep 1950 p5 Arthur Henry Jacob
A H Jacob d age 80 Gilberts Corner. Retired from birthplace of Northwood Farm in 1939, buried Baltonsborough church
Central Somerset Gazette 22 Sep 1950. A H Jacob. Mourners: Mrs Banbury, Mr and Mrs H Champion, Miss N Maidment, Mr P Pinchin, housekeeper Miss Ida M Garnett; cousins Misses G and E Davis, Mrs G Dunkerton; nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Stan Jacobs of Motcombe Dorset.

Central Somerset Gazette 22 Sep 1950 p4 Ernest Edwin Masters
Ernest Edwin Masters d 12 Sep Thornton House, Pilton age 65. wife died about a year previously. Son of late john masters of Glastonbury. Went USA when young, but came back due to father's illness (mother d 12 Sep 1892), arriving on day of funeral. Took on Redlake Farm, North Wootton when he married Miss Corp of Redlake Farm, in business 36 years, to son George on retirement, buried North Wootton. Leaves brother and sister (Canada), sister (new Zealand), brother Mr and Mrs Bernal Masters farming ancestral home in Glastonbury, Counsell cousins. One son, 3 daughters (M = R Payne, M = W Tibbs, Miss Masters), 5 grandchildren. Mr R Corp, Mrs F Kemp, Mr M and Mrs A Keen (brother and sister-in-laws). H R Sweetingham attended. Nephews and nieces: Mr and Mrs J Browning, Mr J Masters, Mr and Mrs H Osborne, Mr Wilf Norris (representing Mrs B Norris), Mrs V Killen, Mr C S Clifford, Mrs C Higgins, Mr and Mrs G H H Porch, Mrs D Pipe

Central Somerset Gazette 18 Dec 1931 John Rugg
John Rugg age 57, Woodlands Farm, West Pennard. Inquest. On Nov 20th 16 year-old worker testified cow bit Rugg's little finger while trying to remove Swede lodged in the throat. Carried on milking for weeks not noticing the bite.  Went to hospital with septicaemia. Coroner wanted to stress cow or horse bite could be more serious than a dogbite. Cousins: Messrs W and J Rugg, L Rugg, Miss E A Rugg, Messrs Bert, H and J Maidment, Messrs and C Giblett. Widow 'wife and baby Eric'. brother and sisters in law- Mr N Drake, Mrs W Rugg, Mrs Old, nephew W Rugg 'all at Barren Down'. Lizzie and Jem; the Cedars Lovington; 2 Chilkwell Street Glastonbury; Everett and Harold; Evelyn and Morley (Martock); Norman and Effie; Tom and Eva; all at Middle Farm Hornblotton; all at Gladstone House [West Pennard]. Attending: Messrs B Norris, E Gibbons, H Creed, J and W Norris, A and E House, F Maidment, S Hawkins, H Green, A Turner, R Cotton &c. [The Cedars could be the Wyndhams of Cedar Farm Lovington. Middle Farm Hornblotton was the Golledges]

Central Somerset Gazette 23 Sep 1938 p5 George Thomas Look
G T Look a familiar figure at Glastonbury Markets died on Wednesday morning after a painful and prolonged illness age 72. A native of Coxbridge, lived there all his life. Of reserved and likeable disposition, lived with his sister till her death in March. Staunch member of Parbrook Methodist chapel. Brother died in America some years ago.

Somerset Standard 22 Jan 1965 p11 Arthur Bertram House
Arthur House died Mells Down, home of daughter Mrs Lock age 75. spent early life and start of farming in West Pennard, went 1928 to Mells Down, retiring 1950 to Chilcompton. Buried Mells parish church. Son Philip of Manor Farm Cloford, shorthorn breeder and exhibitor. Daughter Mrs Morgan of Wedmore.

Shepton Mallet Journal 11 Oct 1901 p4
On Monday last, Mr T Hutchins, jeweller, High Street ?Appeared to be in quite his usual health and was at the midday meal, chatting and laughing gaily with his wife and some relatives staying with them.. He left the dining room to attend to his business, and in a few minutes one of the cousins looking in to wish him goodbye, before going out for a walk, ?could not see a sign of him in his usual place. On passing round the counter he was found to be lying on the floor, unconscious and with blood ?oozing from his mouth and nostrils. An alarm was at once raised, and Dr Fry who was at home at the time was in attendance in a very few moments. Hutchins was removed to inner room, died about three hours later 6pm from coma following apoplexy. Aged 59 (beloved husband of Charlotte, deeply beloved and lamented) naturally a man of some energy - owing to an accident in early childhood partially deprived of walking of which he was very fond. Fell some distance downstairs seriously injuring one leg operation left one leg much shorter than the other. Able to get about ?considerably used a specially constructed tricycle for longer journeys. Native of Rochester served apprenticeship at Trowbridge came to Shepton Mallet nearly forty years ago as assistant (later manager) and then successor to John Smith who occupied a portion of the premises now W Parker’s shop adjoining those where Hutchins carried on business for ?? years of late. Chief interest appeared to centre in friendly society work in which he was perhaps second in the town. One of founders of local Lodge of Druids, Oddfellows, Shepherds, dist officer of Heart of Oak (joined 1868) joined Loyal Prince Alfred Lodge at Westbury in 1863 afterwards transferred to Loyal True Briton Lodge in Frome. Presented with medal by brethren for zeal displayed in cause of Oddfellowship in Shepton Mallet in 1867. 1867 joined Mona Lodge Bristol, treasurer some time no 2 Royal Arch Chapter of Druids, one of founders of Shepton Mallet’s Hope and Unity Lodge; one of founders of Prince Imperial Lodge of Shepton Mallet 1871 (treasurer on death); active association with local Druids and Oddfellows had ceased some years ago. Funeral 10 Oct, Shepton Mallet cemetery.

Wells Journal Thurs 23 Oct 1890
Defaulting rate collector- Serious Defalcations.
Painful sensation caused in City on Monday last [20th], it becoming generally known that William Newport Bendall collector of district rate was a considerable defaulter, a special meeting of Council was summoned to consider the matter. Last Fri & Sat Bendall collected from several citizens rates for Michaelmas Quarter- one of these receipts ?came to hands of Mr Crosse on Sat- he at once notified the authorities that the rate was being collected before being confirmed. Bendall had been using two receipt books dated Apr 1890, Michaelmas 1890. Bendall declared he had not got fictitious book in his possession (to E Foster), having doubtless destroyed it. Some evidence remained though in the regular official cheque book. Bendall was insured for £300 with Guarantee Society. They were informed - agent arrived on Tuesday as did a brother of the fugitive. No warrant has been issued. No further action till Fri. Last seen walking with overcoat on his arm towards Chilcompton Station. Nothing has since been heard of him. Estimated total £300-400. Collector to water company, deputy-registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, churchwarden of St Thomas. Defaulter as Treasurer of St Thomas Quoit Club. Toll collector at Cattle Market, and fairs with no checks made on the amounts collected. His cottages and house he lived in are sold or mortgaged [house] at full value so no means of recouping loss. Only asset is £300 from Guarantee Society. Wife and two children. Shock and surprise to everybody. Unbounded confidence was reposed in Bendall.
Wells Journal 30 Oct 1890
Snow fell on Sun am. A receiving order has been made on the estate of Mr William Newport Bendall, Westfield, Wells the absconding rate collector. CV Bennett has been appointed Manager and Collector of Wells Water Co Ltd.
The defaulting rate collector. Accounts have not been made up with deference to District Rate, amount of deficiency not yet been ascertained; no longer any hope that guarantee will balance the defalcations. Worse than suspected... In Liberty of St Andrew, Bendall appropriated a balance of £23 from last rate, collected £20-30 of last rate of which he has given no account. Fictitious rate book rate “rate made 1 Apr 1890 at 1s 2d in pound” collected a considerable sum, though no such rate was ever made (23 May- 1s in pound). Collector for Water Co- deficiency at least £50, possibly up to £70. Collector of rents for cottages belonging to Mrs Bale of Wellington- pocketed rents, paid no rates at all, similar situation on other cottages for which he was agent. Peculation in official connection with one or two local societies. Guarantee Society decline to face expense of prosecution, it is supposed Bendall has gone to America.
Letters:
suggestion Town Council knew for some time all was not right with Collr. Poignant misery into which his family has been plunged. On Sat night (18th) could have got a warrant, but was invited to meeting on Mon am instead; little short of imbecility would have expected he would attend.
Written by a sufferer who offers Mrs Bendall every sympathy.
Dissatisfied with council, and their tolerance of Bendall’s dishonesty (“give him a chance”), is it likely a starving creature would be allowed to escape after stealing calico or food- not likely!
Wells Journal 6 Nov 1890
Refreshing in these sceptical days to find such childlike trust: “You cannot conceive the difficulties I have in getting the rates from the residents in the Liberty”, rewarded in spite or because of these difficulties by Council for last nine years for his collection zeal [although for at least the last year the council were short on their anticipated returns]
Wells Journal 13 Nov 1890 Warrant issued on Monday was limited to England although it was commonly known he had left the country- Mr E A Crosse who discovered the whole affair, has not even received acknowledgement of his letter; the writer anticipates refusal of townsfolk to pay supplementary rates, and would welcome the prospect of the Mayor and councillors appearing in court trying to justify any such action.

Wells Journal 27 Nov 1890 assizes Taunton Sat. Charles Bond 15 pleaded guilty breaking in 19 Oct “Catherine” Creed. Due to previous good character and youth he was released for later judgement “lenient course”.

Haslemere Herald 13 Aug 1971. Elijah George Rackham age 82, beloved father of Sheila Fallek. Crem Guildford.
p12 For many years verger and parish clerk at Haslemere Parish Church, EGR of 3 College Hill Terrace d suddenly at Haslemere Hospl on Mon. Retired 1963, presentation following Easter, wife d 1968, leaves dau Mrs Sheila Fallek.

Salisbury Times 1 Mar 1901 p7
Sad affair at Winterbourne. Suicide of a farmer. A painful sensation was caused in Winterbourne Gunner and the surrounding districts on Fri morning when it became known that Mr George Preece of “Hillside” in the village, had committed suicide by shooting himself. The deceased was formerly the agent on the estate of the late Sir Edmund Antrobus but since the death of the baronet has resided at Winterbourne Gunner. He left his house just before breakfast, with a gun. Nothing unusual, however was noticed in his appearance, or manner but as he did not return to breakfast Mrs Preece went in search of him. She was horrified to find her husband lying dead in the stable. Deceased had never threatened to take his life, and although he had at times been somewhat depressed, in consequence of having no occupation, no apprehension was felt on his behalf. The district coroner (RA Wilson) held an inquest on Friday evening. The widow was the first witness called. She stated that her husband who was 51 years of age, had followed no employment since he left Sir Edmund Antrobus. He had been living in that house since Sept 1899. He came down about ten minutes past eight and went straight out of the house into the yard. He had a letter that morning but it did not upset him. It was a bill amounting to between £15-20. Before he went out he said what he would have for his breakfast. He was a long time away and witness went out to call him. On looking into the stable she saw him lying on the floor. Deceased had no money troubles but he had not been so well since he had lived at Winterbourne. He had never threatened his life and witness knew of no reason why he should make away with himself. He suffered sometimes with his head. In answer to questions by the foreman (EF Gay) she said at Xmas time he was attended by Dr Luckham and at that time he [Preece?] said he thought it was his liver, and that if he had more to do he would be better.
Annie Brewer, domestic servant, said she had been living in the house one year and five months. She saw her master put on his boots, take the gun from a corner in the dining room and go out the back door. She thought he went straight to the stable. She did not hear the gun go off, but her mistress said she thought she heard something. Deceased was not in the habit of taking the gun out. She took a letter to Mr Preece before he got up. Supt Langstone stated that that morning he received a telegram from Mr Gay, and immediately drove over to Winterbourne. On his arrival the key of the stable was handed to him by a man named Brown. He found the deceased lying on his back in the first stall. Both hands were stretched out and the left leg was slightly drawn up. On the left side and within 18 inches of the body was a double-barrelled gun in the chamber of which were two empty cartridges. On the right was a lath which had evidently been used to move the triggers. The top of Mr Preece’s head was blown away, and the brains were scattered. Beneath the body was a very large quantity of blood. The deceased was fully dressed. In the pockets of the clothing, witness found a watch, a purse and keys. The foreman asked the Supt why the local policeman was away from the district when he was sent for. Supt Langstone said the constable was on duty at Bulford. The Coroner said there seemed to be no doubt that the deceased committed suicide. That being so they had to inquire into the state of mind he was in at the time and try to find a motive for the deed. Here there seemed to be no motive. Deceased however, was a peculiarly excitable man. Sometimes when under the influence of excitement he could hardly speak. Mrs Preece who was re-called bore out this ?contention, but asserted that there was no insanity in the family. He had been depressed lately at his inability to get work. The jury returned a verdict of “suicide whilst of unsound mind.”

Mid Somerset 20 Nov 1997 p8
Ivy Kingston age 71 of East Pennard. D 15 Nov at RUH Bath. Dearly loved mother and grandmother. Funeral Ditcheat, bur E Pennard. Donations for East Pennard Church restoration fund to funeral directors.

Rugby Advertiser 6 Sep 1940
Ida dearly beloved wife of John Wain passed peacefully away 1 Sep 1940. At Rest.

Bournemouth Evening Echo 23 Oct 1972 p27
Walter Robert Durston late of Alton Road Wallisdown passed away on 20 Oct 1972 in 95th yr. Father of Bob, in Canada. Cremation Bournemouth Crem., Wed (25 Oct). Flowers to funeral dirs.

Shepton Mallet Journal 22 Jun 1894 p4
We have also to record the death of Mr Job Hawkins who d at Island House Midsomer Norton age 78. Filled many public offices in the parish of Holcombe, bur St Andrew after Wesleyan funeral. Lived Moors Fm 38 yrs retd about seven years ago. Tributes Mrs Hawkins and Ada; Mr and Mrs G H Beachim (Misses Muriel, Ethel, Constance), Mr and Mrs F Tucker, Mr and Mrs Ernest Bissex (Master Bissex), Joe Hawkins, Joe Herbert, Mr and Mrs R Welch, Mr and Mrs Henry Hawkins etc.

Shepton Mallet Journal 12 Dec 1890 p4
Marriage of a Shepton lady. Given away by bro FJH, to Thomas H Richards of Wexford Ireland. Attired travelling costume crimson cloth trimmed with feathers and osprey. Miss Letitia Richards principal bridesmaid. Costly presents- over 100. Showers of rice to honeymoon South-west Ireland.

Shepton Mallet Journal 24 Aug 1894 p4
Alfred William Warren of Pietermaritzburg m 21 Aug 1894 St Thomas Winchester, Lena, youngest daughter of Thomas Hutchins of Shepton Mallet. [note couple had doubtless affirmed their attentions when Alfred served as best man at Lena’s sister’s wedding two months before.]

Shepton Mallet Journal 8 Oct 1943
60th wedding anniversary of Charles Britten of Downhead age 84, 6 children (one d), 8 grandchildren. Frank Britten d Nov 1943 age 91 (issue), brothers Charles and Walter, sister Olive.

Shepton Mallet Journal 29 Apr 1927
HGH Green of West Pennard m Easter Tuesday, Kathleen eldest dau of Mr B Dunkerton, gdau of J Ingram of Glastonbury, niece Grace Dunkerton.

Shepton Mallet Journal 24 Jun 1927
Miss Emma Moon native of Lamyatt recently of Pylle bur Lamyatt, d 14 Jun 1927 age 81. Miss E A Moon only relative among many mourners. Devoted sister, Lizzie. All at The Manor, Pylle; Pylle Hill. Mr and Mrs G Cook.

Shepton Mallet Journal 17 Dec 1943
Mrs F C Candy residence of dau at Cockmill. Came to West Bodden Farm 1919. Dau Mrs Haynes. Neph/n Mr and Mrs W Trippick. Cousins: Walter, Edward, Victor Witcombe. Ethel and George; Freda, Charlie, Jose (acute accent), Barbara, George; John “grandson” and Lillian; Laura, Berkley and family; Mr and Mrs Miell, Lily and Bill, Mr and Mrs Widdicombe; cheesemaker of high repute exh. Bath and West.

Shepton Mallet Journal 22 Dec 1899
On Wed (20 Dec) five children 9-1 drowned while sliding on a pond at Holcombe Manor Farm. Long- day 11, son 8; Poole- dau 11, sons 7, 9. Beatrice Gilson (another child, watching) went up road and informed Farmer Padfield’s son who informed his father WH. [more information following week]

Shepton Mallet Journal 1 Feb 1952 p1
Mrs S E Davis “Lil” wid of William Davis, age 77 St Peters Hosp on Sun (27 Jan). Taken ill on Xmas Day whilst staying with her daughter at Frome. Well-known town and district. Born Downside House, father member of UDC many years. Triple ceremony- her sister and brother married at same time. Resided Prestleigh and later East Compton, husband being well-known farmer. He died 1922. For the past ten years Mrs Davis had lived with her sister in Bristol but frequently visited Shepton Mallet. She was for many years a member of -- Bowls and Croquet Club. Surv by 1s 2d.

Shepton Mallet Journal 15 Jan 1904
Richard William Davis late of Oakhill [-- farm] m 6 Jan 1904 Yeovil, M J Warren of Yeovil Marsh.

Shepton Mallet Journal 28 Sep 1902 p9
West Pennard. Maud as organist. Gertie Creed and Susie Padfield soloists- duet Amy and EH Padfield. Gleaning forms the Harvest Field. EE Hoskins presiding. [pass to Kingsley]

Shepton Mallet Journal 6 Jul 1894 p5
Mrs John Tucker of Redlake Farm and Miss Evelyn Swanton of East Street horse shied on way to station trap collided with wall.

Shepton Mallet Journal 18 Apr 1913
John Clarke of Highbury Coleford d Apr 1913 age 86 leaving second wife and grown up family. Parents lived to be 94 and 95.

Shrewsbury Chronicle 15 Oct 1926 p9
Mr Thomas Hutton, Minsterley
Shropshire has lost one of the best-known estate agents by the death of MR Thomas Hutton of The Hall Minsterley which occurred after several weeks’ illness on Sat evening. Seventy-five years of age, Mr Hutton leaves a widow, four sons and two daughters. One son, Mr Robert Hutton lives in King Island, Tasmania, and another Mr Harry Hutton is in Edmonton, Canada.
A native of Somerset and son of the late Mr W R Hutton, who was agent for Lord Willoughby de Broke for many years, Mr Thomas Hutton was trained to follow his father’s profession. After being trained on the Warwickshire estates of Lord Willoughby de Broke, he took over the management of Lady Lyveden’s estates in Northamptonshire, and in 1883, at the age of 32, was appointed agent in charge of the estates of the Marquis of Bath in Shropshire and Herefordshire, a position which he held until about four years ago. Minsterley Hall, a fine old manor house was formerly a country residence of the Marquis, but on taking over the agency, Mr Hutton went to reside there. He was also agent for the Shropshire and Staffordshire estates of Mrs ?Addyes Scott, for the Rector of Pontesbury, for the Montgomeryshire estates of Mrs Redman and controlled the Down estate Bridgnorth, the Hinton estate of Mr Tatham Warter, Mr S Atherton’s Hampton Loade estate and the Norbury estates in Shropshire.
He was a recognised expert land valuer and forty years ago inaugurated a small holdings scheme which was carried out with great success under his management. He was fact the originator of the scheme and lived to see it taken up by local authorities. He was also an authority on mineral ores.
Mr Hutton found time to take an active part in public life, and was a -- of the Minsterley Parish Church for many years. He was a keen supporter of Minsterley Horticultural Society, of which he was a former chairman, a member of the School ?agency and a commissioner of the River Rea Drainage Board. Always ready to assist in the organisation of any worthy cause, he was prominently connected with the building of the Parish Hall and the erection of the Minsterley War Memorial. He was a great sportsman, and in his earlier years was a crack shot.
The funeral
The funeral took place Holy Trinity Church Minsterley on Tuesday by Rector of Hope. Private mourners were Mrs Hutton widow, Wilfred Hutton son, T V Hutton son, Mr and Mrs Beck (son-in-law and daughter), Mr Harry Hutton of Leamington brother, Sidney Hutton of Great Ness House nephew, Dr Murphy of Pontesbury, Nurse Pearson. Local bearers: farmer tenants and employees. Other locals, Mr Jones of Asterley Hall, Messrs HW Hughes of Shrewsbury.

Spalding Guardian 23 Jun 1923 p7 Sat
Robert King of Winsover Road in 93rd year interred Spalding Cemetery Mon pm. So many years highly respected resident of town. Son RC King =Edith, Mr and Mrs T Spicer of Long Melford; Mr and Mrs Walter Edgley and grandson Cyril; nephew T Everingham. Mr and Mrs J H Dennis. Wreaths: Bob and Edith; Lil, Walter, Cyril; Tom, Jennie, Dorothy; Mr and Mrs G Edgley and Emm; Charlie Clara and Will; May and Fred; Mr and Mrs J H Allenson; Miss Mary Fletcher; Mr and Mrs J H Dennis; Mr and Mrs J Killingworth. Vicar of Hawthorn Bank on holiday. First reported in previous issue: not found (interesting will discussion by country solr instead)

Chichester Observer 21 Oct 1939
Body found 13 Oct by PC Brockhurst while walking along foreshore towards Selsey. Unidentified male washed up on the beach at Earnley. (The second time within two weeks that a body has been washed up off the Wittering and Selsey coast.) Lying on beach opposite New Beach Holiday Camp and had been in the water for some time. Dressed in shirt, collar and tie, pair of grey flannels, navy blue socks and white plimsolls. “In the prime of life” shirt tabs CWS Wheatsheaf, Balmoral; Co-op outfitters Westgate Bath. Nearby: home-made flat bottomed drop kilne sailing dinghy minus sails. Tarred black canvas across bow and stern, covered in. Mon 16 Oct coroner at Camp returned open verdict.

Warwick Advertiser 25 Nov 1977 Kathleen, wid of R B Colbourne, former Warwick magistrate. 20b Emscote Rd age 82. Funeral private.

Weston Mercury 11 Dec 1941 DF Tresidder dearly loved husband of Edith Mary age 47, bur WsM cemetery.
Home Guard notes ‘CSM’: Vol. Tresidder had for some time been suffering abdominal trouble, but right up to 6 Dec continued employment with Pearl Assurance Company. Operation on Sunday, and Wedn., but d Thursday am. Leaves a widow and daughter age 17.

Gloucestershire Echo 16 Jul 1923 Cheltenham
At Pulteney House, Cheltenham, Augusta widow of Robert Park (late of Edinburgh) in her 81st year.

Weston Mercury 19 Nov 1949 p5
Death of EHG Welch, well-known Winscombe resident. The death occurred of EHGW (81) of Kuling. Under his able direction Messrs R Welch & Co, Midsomer Norton prospered considerably. Retired 1928, grocery section transferred. Company formed to run drapery, outfitting sections, of which EHGW was Chairman until his death. Chair of Dirs in Messrs Sterry & Welch Ltd, Zetland Road, Bristol. In earlier days Welch had interested himself in farming and made several trips to Canada. He has visited a married daughter in South Africa. Trustee of High Street Methodist Church, Midsomer Norton; popular member of local bowling club. Interred with wife at Midsomer Norton.

Macclesfield Times Dec 1937
Mrs Ainsworth d 30 Nov 1936 2 Church St Bollington, husband and family.
Macclesfield Times 8 Oct 1937 p5 Fri
Wearing ankle-length dress of ivory satin, halo of orange blossom, Miss Alice Weston, daughter of Mr and Mrs C Weston, 66 King Edward St married on Saturday at Parish Church to Colin, son of Mr and Mrs C Fox of 3 Kingsway, Bollington Cross where couple are to reside.
Given away by father, sister Mary; nephew Ross, niece Pamela Weston. Honeymoon in Blackpool. Bridegroom’s mother in a ‘nigger’ two-piece suit. Gifts of silver wrist watches from groom to bridesmaids. James Jackson and RDW Leigh were groomsmen.

Herne Bay Press 1 May 1970 p8
Minna Eva Symes- peacefully at her home, April 26. Cremation at Barham [local], Thursday April 30.

Macclesfield Times 2 Feb 1956 p5 Thursday
Mrs E A Fox. Eliza Ann Fox, 77, 31 Kingsway, Bollington. Funeral on Thurs service St Oswald Bollington, interment at church. Mourners: Mr and Mrs C Fox, Miss S Fox, Mrs E Dakin, Mr and Mrs A Holmes, Mr and Mrs F Skirvin, Mr A Smith jnr repr Mr and Mrs A Smith, Messrs C, R and C Weston.