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Lyncombe & Widcombe and St James’ Cemetery – Memorials Widcombe Association Draft R-1 Section R Plot Names Inscriptions Notes RA RA1 Thomas Robert Green Ashman (1851-1919) Mary Agnes Ashman (1856-1926) North: THOMAS ROBERT GREEN ASHMAN, DIED NOVEMBER 16 TH 1919, AGED 68. South: MARY AGNES ASHMAN, WIDOW OF T. R. GREEN ASHMAN, DAUGHTER OF THOMAS DENNING BISDEE, DIED MARCH 2 ND 1926, DEEPLY MOURNED. East: “HE THAT HEARETH MY WORD AND BELIEVETH ON HIM THAT SENT ME, HATH EVERLASTING LIFE AND SHALL NOT COME INTO CONDEMNATION; BUT IS PASSED FROM DEATH UNTO LIFE.” Pitched 4 ways in the form of a cross. Light grey polished granite. Baptised on 17 Sep 1856 at St Giles, Camberwell: Mary Agnes, daughter of Thomas Denning & Emily Bisdee, of Forest Hill, father’s occupation: solicitor. The marriage of Thomas Robert Ashman to Mary Agnes Bisdee was registered 1896/Q2 Lewisham. In the 1901 census at Alma Villa, Combe Down, Bath: Thomas Robt Ashman, aged 50, living on own means, born at Holcombe (Decon), wife Mary Agnes, aged 44, born at Honor Oak (Surrey), and two servants. In the 1911 census at Devoonshire Cottage, Wellsway, Bath: Thomas Robert Ashman, aged 58, private means, born at Holcombe (Som), wife Mary Agnes, aged 54, married 15 years no children, born at Camberwell, London, a niece and two servants. The death of Thomas R Ashman, aged 68, was registered 1919/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1919: ASHMAN Thomas Robert of Devonshire Cottage Wellsway Bath esquire died 16 November 1919 Probate Bristol 24 December to Mary Agnes Ashman widow. Effects £26931 14s. 7d. The death of Mary A Ashman, aged 69, was registered 1926/Q1 Long Ashton. From the National Probate Calendar 1926: ASHMAN Mary Agnes of Oak House Walton Park Clevedon Somersetshire widow died 2 March 1926 Probate London 2 June to Charles Herbert Pigg esquire and Claude Simeon Elwell solicitor. Effects £33563 16s. 4d.

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RA1 Thomas Robert Green Ashman (1851-1919) Mary Agnes Ashman (1856-1926)

North: THOMAS ROBERT GREEN ASHMAN,

DIED NOVEMBER 16TH 1919, AGED 68.

South: MARY AGNES ASHMAN,

WIDOW OF T. R. GREEN ASHMAN, DAUGHTER OF THOMAS DENNING BISDEE,

DIED MARCH 2ND 1926, DEEPLY MOURNED.

East: “HE THAT

HEARETH MY WORD AND BELIEVETH ON HIM

THAT SENT ME, HATH EVERLASTING LIFE AND

SHALL NOT COME INTO CONDEMNATION; BUT IS PASSED FROM DEATH UNTO LIFE.”

Pitched 4 ways in the form of a cross. Light grey polished granite. Baptised on 17 Sep 1856 at St Giles, Camberwell: Mary Agnes, daughter of Thomas Denning & Emily Bisdee, of Forest Hill, father’s occupation: solicitor. The marriage of Thomas Robert Ashman to Mary Agnes Bisdee was registered 1896/Q2 Lewisham. In the 1901 census at Alma Villa, Combe Down, Bath: Thomas Robt Ashman, aged 50, living on own means, born at Holcombe (Decon), wife Mary Agnes, aged 44, born at Honor Oak (Surrey), and two servants. In the 1911 census at Devoonshire Cottage, Wellsway, Bath: Thomas Robert Ashman, aged 58, private means, born at Holcombe (Som), wife Mary Agnes, aged 54, married 15 years no children, born at Camberwell, London, a niece and two servants. The death of Thomas R Ashman, aged 68, was registered 1919/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1919: ASHMAN Thomas Robert of Devonshire Cottage Wellsway Bath esquire died 16 November 1919 Probate Bristol 24 December to Mary Agnes Ashman widow. Effects £26931 14s. 7d. The death of Mary A Ashman, aged 69, was registered 1926/Q1 Long Ashton. From the National Probate Calendar 1926: ASHMAN Mary Agnes of Oak House Walton Park Clevedon Somersetshire widow died 2 March 1926 Probate London 2 June to Charles Herbert Pigg esquire and Claude Simeon Elwell solicitor. Effects £33563 16s. 4d.

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RA4 Lucy May Brown (1820-1878) Frederick James Brown (1816-1881)

Edging, south: TBA

Edging, north:

FREDERICK JAMES BROWN who died at Bath on September 24th 1881 Aged 65

Edging and a freestanding vase. In the 1851 census at 12 Heathfield, Moss Side, Manchester: Frederick Jas Brown, aged 34, linen merchant, born at Bridgwater (Som), wife Lucy aged 29, born at Bristol, five children, Annie Brown, aged 26, unmarried, sister, born at Bridgwater, a nurse and two servants. Three of the children were born in New South Wales and another on the high seas. The death of Lucy Mary Brown, aged 57, was registered 1878/Q1 Bath. The death of Frederick James Brown, aged 65, was registered 1881/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar: 18 March. The Will of Frederick James Brown formerly of Illawarra Oldfield Park but late of 3 Bathwick-terrace borth in the City of Bath Gentleman who died 24 September 1881 at 3 Bathwick-terrace was proved at the Principal Registry by John Gray Morgan of Manchester in the County of Lancaster Solicitor and Harry Lane Brown of 3 Bathwick-terrace Gentleman the Son the Executors. Personal Estate £1,366 3s. 4d.

RA5 Matilda Foster (1829-1910) Jane Thomas (1864-1918)

Edging, south: TBA

Edging, north (one 1 line): IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR MOTHER JANE THOMAS WHO DIED MAY 29TH

1918 AGED 54.

Edging. The marriage of William Thomas to Jane Foster at St Paul’s, Bath was registered 1887/Q3 Bath. In the 1891 census at 23 Westgate Buildings, Bath: Joseph Foster, aged 60, tailor, born at Banwell (Som), wife Matilda, aged 52, born at Blagdon (Som), Mary Foster, aged 15, grand-daughter, born at Bristol, and Wm Thomas, aged 2, grandson, born at Walcot, Bath.

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The death of Matilda Foster, aged 81, was registered 1910/Q3 Bath. In the 1901 census at a cottage behind 26 Crescent Fields, Bath: William Thomas, aged 39, tailor, born at Willton (Som), wife Jane, aged 26, born at Bristol, and daughter Matilda J, aged 1, born at Bath. In the 1911 census at 23 Westgate Buildings, Bath: Jane Thomas, aged 47, married, married 24 years 3 children, tailoress ladies, born at Bristol, children: William, aged 22, single, porter for nurserymen, born at Bath, Matilda, aged 21, single, dress maker, born at Bath, and Charles, aged 18, clerk for warehousing removals, born at Bath, and Joseph Foster, aged 80, widower, father, old age pensioner, born at Banwell (Som). The death of Jane Thomas, aged 54, was registered 1918/Q2 Bath.

RA16 Elizabeth Harvey (1832-1882) George Thomas Harvey (1831-1908)

IN Loving Memory of

ELIZABETH THE BELOVED WIFE OF

GEORGE THOMAS HARVEY WHO DIED OCTOBER 21ST 1882,

AGED 50 YEARS. A DEVOTED WIFE AND MOTHER. CHRIST IS COME. HE CANNOT FAIL ME.

WEEP NOT FOR ME.”

ALSO OF GEORGE THOMAS HARVEY,

WHO FELL ASLEEP AUGUST 13TH 1908, AGED 77 YEARS.

“PEACE PERFECT PEACE WITH LOVED ONES FAR AWAY IN JESUS’ KEEPING WE ARE SAFE AND THEY.”

Headstone surmounted by a Celtic cross. Edging. The marriage of George Thomas Harvey to Elizabeth Maggs at St Michael’s Without, Bath was registered 1852/Q1 Bath. The birth of George Hinton Harvey in 1854 was registered 1855/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Maggs. In the 1871 census at 1 & 2 Thorpes Buildings, Holloway, Bath: George T Harvey, aged 40, warehouseman, born at Frome (Som), wife Elizabeth, aged 38, born at Winterbourn (Glos), and children: William G, aged 18, carpenter, born at Bath, George H, aged 16, warehouseman, born at Bath, Mary A, aged 13, born at Bath, Alfred, aged 6, born at Bath, Ellen, aged 11, born at Bath, and Albert, aged 1, born at Bath. The death of Elizabeth Harvey, aged 50, was registered 1882/Q4 Bath. The marriage of George Thomas Harvey to Susan Brooks/Hallett at St

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Mark’s Lyncombe was registered 1904/Q1 Bath. The death of George Thomas Harvey, aged 77, was registered 1908/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1908: HARVEY George Thomas of 56 Hollowey (sic) Bath grocer died 13 August 1908 Probate Bristol 9 September to Susan Harvey widow John Foster builder and George Hinton Harvey carriage painter. Effects £1747 15s. 1d.

RA17 Phillips, Boscombe See QG17.

RA18 Betsy Cox (1837-1901) Joseph Cox (1836-1907)

IN LOVING

AND AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF BETSY

THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF JOSEPH COX

WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 27TH 1901 AGED 63 YEARS.

WE LOVED HER OH NO TONGUE CAN TELL HOW MUCH WE LOVED HER AND HOW WELL GOD LOVED HER TOO, HE THOUGH IT BEST TO TAKE HER HOME WITH HIM TO REST.

ALSO OF

JOSEPH COX HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE

WHO DIED OCTOBER 7TH 1907 AGED 71 YEARS.

REST IN PEACE

Tall headstone and edging. In the 1871 census at 1 Willis Place, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath: Joseph Cox, aged 34, plasterer, born at Twerton (Som), wife Bessy, aged 33m born at Donton (Glos), and five children. The death of Betsy Cox, aged 63, was registered 1901/Q1 Bath. The death of Joseph Cox, aged 71, was registered 1907/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1907: COX Joseph of 10 Waterloo-buildings Bath plasterer died 7 October 1907 Probate Bristol 11 December to William Simmonds goldsmith Effects 644 18s. 1d.

RA22 Jessie Proudfoot (1869-1896) Caroline Decent (1841-1896)

Tall headstone. Completely delaminated. The birth of Caroline Decent was registered 1841/Q4 Dover. In the 1891 census at 1 Summer Villas, St Mary Bredin, Canterbury: Caroline Decent, aged 48, unmarried, rescue visitor, born at Dover, a

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boarder and a servant. The death of Jessie Proudfoot, aged 27, was registered 1896/Q4 Bath. The death of Caroline Decent, aged 55, was registered 1896/Q4 Bath. The Bath Chronicle of Thu 26 Nov 1896 p3 carried a report on the inquests of Miss Caroline Decent and her domestic servant Jessie Proudfoot. Both had died from coal gas which had leaked from a chandelier in the room below. Rev M B Moorehouse, vicar of St Luke’s stated that Caroline Decent had “come to live in Bath a short time ago, her object being to assist his wife in parish work.” From the National Probate Calendar 1897: DECENT Caroline of 1 Claverton-view Wells-road spinster died 23 November 1896 Administration London 6 January to Charlotte Norman (wife of William Henry Norman) Effects £283 6s. 10d.

RA23 Charlotte Woodward (1860-1896) Herbert Martin (1885-1915) Emily Louisa Woodward (1861-1934) James Woodward (1861-1935)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

CHARLOTTE WOODWARD. DIED NOV. 21. 1896. AGED 36.

AND HER SON IN LAW HERBERT MARTIN DIED AUG. 20. 1915, AGED 29 ALSO EMILY L. WOODWARD,

DIED SEP. 24. 1934. AGED 71. ALSO JAMES WOODWARD,

DIED JULY 5. 1935, AGED 74.

Headstone (flat) and edging (displaced). The marriage of James Woodward to Charlotte Sheppard at St James, Bath was registered 1881/Q2 Bath. In the 1891 census at 3 Broad Quay, Bath: James Woodward, aged 29, beer house keeper, born at Bradford (Wilts), wife Charlotte, aged 29, born at Warrington (Lancs), and children: Agnes, aged 5, born at Bath, Fanny, aged 3, orn at Bath, and Amy, aged 1, born at Bath. The death of Charlotte Woodward, aged 36, was registered 1896/Q4 Bath. The marriage of James Woodward to Emily Louisa Clothier/Fotser was registered 1898/Q3 Bath. In the 1911 census at the Circus Brewery, Bath: James Woodward, aged 50, licensed victualler – own account, born at Bradford on Avon (Wilts), and wife Emily, aged 49, asists in busines, born at Twerton on Avon (Som).

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The death of Emily L Woodward, aged 73, was registered 1934/Q3 Wells. The death of James Woodward, aged 74, was registered 1935/Q3 Bath. The death of Herbert Martin, aged 29, was registered 1915/Q3 Bristol.

RA26 Susan Hignell (1845-1900) Emma Bates Hignell (1885-1903) Joseph Hignell (1836-1916)

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE

OF SUSAN HIGNELL

WIFE OF JOSEPH HIGNELL,

WHO DIED OCTOBER 28TH 1900, AGED 55 YEARS.

THE SWEET REMEMBRANCE OF THE JUST

SHALL FLOURISH WHEN SLEEPING ..........

ALSO EMMA B. [HIGHNELL]

DAUG[HTER OF THE ABOVE]

Tall headstone and edging. The birth of Emma Bates Hignell was registered 1885/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bates. In the 1891 census at 2 Lynbrook Cottages, Entry Hill, Bath: Joseph Hignell, aged 53, coachman (domestic), born at Charlton (Glos), wife Susan, aged 44, born at Swansea (Glam), and children: Frank, aged 14, stable boy (domestic), Arthur, aged 10, born at Bath, Gwendoline, aged 8, born at Bath, Emma B, aged 5, born at Bath, and Millicent, aged 3, born at Bath. The death of Susan Hignell, aged 55, was registered 1900/Q4 Bath. The death of Emma Bates Hignell, aged 18, was registerd 1903/Q4 Bath. The death of Joseph Hignell, aged 79, was registered 1916/Q1 Bristol.

RA28 Harriett Meddick (1891-1915) Georgina Meddick (1895-1932) William Frederick Meddick (1877-1945)

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF

HARRIETT WIFE OF

W. F. MEDDICK DIED 11.12.15

AGED 24 AND HIS 2ND WIFE

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GEORGINA DIED 28.5.32 AGED [36]

Small oblong headstone. The marriage of William F Meddick to Harriett Richards was registered 1913/Q3 Kettering. The death of Harriett Meddick, aged 24, was registered 1915/Q4 Bath. The marriage of William F Meddick to Georgina Mawbey was registered 1919/Q3 Derby. The death of Georgina Meddick, aged 36, was registered 1932/Q2 Bath. See also grave OE16. The inscription has ‘2nd wife’ but there would seem to be a marriage in 1900 to Ada Kate Adams.

RA30 William Gunning (1853-1930) Ellen Gunning (1862-1905) William George Gunning (1904) Florence Harriet Gunning (1866-1957)

Edging, south: IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM [GEORGE GUNNING]

Edging, north:

ELLEN GUNNING OCT .. 1905 AGED[43]

Edging, east:

WILLIAM GEORGE GUNNING AGED FIVE MONTHS.

Edging, west:

TBA

Edging. The birth of Florence Harriet Racey in 1866 was registered 1867/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Park. In the 1871 census at Widcombe Hill Cottage, Bath: Thomas Gunning, aged 46, journeyman mason, born at Wick (Glos), wife Jane, aged 51, born at Teffont (Wilts), and children: Jane, aged 19, dressmaker, born at Bath, William, aged 17, stone cutter, born at Bath, Henry, aged 14, born at Bath, Joseph, aged 14, born at Bath, Ellen, aged 8, born at Bath, and James, aged 6, born at Bath. The marriage of William Gunning to Florence Harriet Racey at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1888/Q4 Bath. In the 1901 census at 2 Lansdwon Place West, Bath: Ellen Gunning, aged 38, unmarried, house parlourmaid, born at Bathwick, and another servant. The birth of William George Gunning was registered 1904/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Racey. The death of William George Gunning,

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aged 0, was registered 1904/Q4 Bath. The death of Ellen Gunning, aged 43, was registered 1905/Q4 Bath. In the 1911 census at 7 Gordon Road, Prior Park Road, Bath: William Gunning, aged 57, monumental mason, born at Bath, wife Florence Harriet, aged 44, married 23 years 3 children of which 2 then living, born at Bath, and children: Frederick Charles, aged 14, mason, born at Bath, and Charlotte Ellen, aged 11, orn at Bath. The death of William Gunning, aged 77, was registered 1930/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1931: GUNNING William of 7 Gordon-road Prior Park-road Bath died 11 December 1930 Probate Bristol 9 January to Florence Harriet Gunning widow. Effects £559 10s. 1d. The death of Florence H Gunning, aged 90, was registered 1957/Q4 Bath.

RA31 William Henderson (1825-1904) Sophia Henderson (1832-1918) John James Henderson (1869-1937)

Edging, south:

Jesu Mary IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM HENDERSON

WHO ENTERED INTO REST MAY 16TH 1904, AGED 77 YEARS. R.I.P

Edging, south: ALSO SOPHIA HIS WIFE

WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 1ST 1918 AGED 86 YEARS.

Edging, east: ALSO JOHN, THEIR SON,

DIED MAY 12TH 1937, AGED 67 YEARS.

Edging, west: RESTING.

Edging. The birth of John James Henderson was registered 1869/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Berry. In the 1881 census at 4 Militia Barracks (next to the Cemetery), Bath: William Henderson, aged 52, Color (sic) Serft 2nd S. Militia, born in county Tyrone, Ireland, wife Sophia, aged 48, born in Kent, and children: Sophia U, aged 17, born in county Tyrone, William Geo., aged 12, born in Hampshire, John J, aged 11, born at Bath, and Lydia M A, aged 7, born at Bath. The death of William Henderson, aged 77, was registered 1904/Q2 Bath. In the 1911 census at 5 Pulteney Grove, Widcombe, Bath: John Fisher, aged 55, naval pensioner, born at Bath, wife Lucy, aged 53, married

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23 years 3 children, born in South Africa, Sophia Henderson, aged 78, widow, mother-in-law, born at Chatham (Kent), and John James Henderson, aged 40, unmarried, wife’s brother, carpenter, born at Bath. The death of Sophia Henderson, aged 86, was registered 1918/Q3 Penzance. The death of John J Henderson, aged 67, was registered 1937/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: HENDERSON John James of 10 Beechen Cliff-place Bath died 12 May 1937 at Alexandra Park Beechen Cliff Bath Probate Bristol 3 June to Henry George Lockett solicitors clerk. Effects £512 11s. 6d.

RA35 Elizabeth Harril (1821-1878) Charles Frederick Harril (1830-1915)

North: Sacred to the Memory of

ELIZABETH [THE] BELOVED WIFE OF CHARLES F. HARRI[L]

WHO DIED AT COMBE DOWN, DECEMBER 22ND 1878 AGED 57 YEARS.

... THE LORD IS GOOD, A STRONG HOLD IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE AND HE KNOWETH THEM THAT TRUST IN HIM.” NAHUM 1.7.

Pitched 2 ways. Partially delaminated. In the 1871 census at 1 Park Place, Monkton Combe (Som): Charles F Harril, aged 40, schoolmaster, born at Bristol, wife Elizabeth, aged 49, born at Compton Dando (Som), a nephew, ten boarders aged between 9 and 13, and two servants. The death of Elizabeth Harril, aged 57, was registered 1878/Q4 Bath. The death of Charles F Harril, aged 85, was registered 1915/Q4 Bath.

RA36 James

RA43 Anthony Joseph Tovey (1872-1933) Elizabeth Tovey (1875-1944) Rose Elizabeth Tovey (1896-1952)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DEAR DAD ANTHONY JOSEPH TOVEY

DIED NOV. 17TH 1933, AGED 61. ALSO DEAR MOTHER ELIZABETH TOVEY

DIED NOV. 13TH 1944, AGED 69. ALSO THEIR DAUGHTER

ROSE ELIZABETH DIED AUG. 11TH 1952. AGED 56

AT REST.

Headstone, edging, greem chippings and two vases. The death of Joseph A Tovey, aged 61, was registered 1933/Q4 Bath. The birth of Ruth Elizabeth Anne Tovey was registered 1938/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Young. The death of Ruth E A Tovey, aged 0,

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was registered 1939/Q1 Bath. The death of Elizabeth Tovey, aged 69, was registered 1944/Q4 Bath. The death of Rose E Tovey, aged 56, was registered 1952/Q3 Bath.

RA44 Winifred Blanche Wilton (1888-1917) Richard Wilton (1851-1932) Alice Beatrice Wilton (1857-1951) Mary Maria Wood (1837-1925) John Wood

In Loving Memory _ of _

WINIFRED BLANCHE THE ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE

REV. R. AND MRS WILTON WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS DECR 24TH 1917

AGED 29 YEARS.

MARY M. WOOD

(DEAR AUNTIE)

WIDOW OF JOHN WOOD OF LONDON DIED FEBY 24TH 1925.

AGED 87 YEARS

Tall headstone and edging. The birth of Winifred Blanche Wilton was registered 1888/Q2 Camberwell. In the 1901 census at 36 St Johns Road, Bedminster, Bristol: Richard Wilton, aged 49, minister Methodist, born at St Austell (Cornwall), wife Alice B, aged 43, born at Kensington, London, five children and a servant. The death of Winifred B Wilton, aged 29, was registered 1917/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1918: WILTON Winifred Blanche of 84 Shakespeare-avenue Bath spinster died 24 December 1917 Administration Bristol 8 May to Richard Wilton methodist minister. Effects £80. The death of Mary M Wood, aged 87, was registered 1925/Q1 Bristol. From the National Probate Calendar 1925: WOOD Mary Maria of 352 Wells-road Knowle Bristol widow died 24 February 1925 Probate Bristol 14 March to the reverend Richard Wilton methodist minister. Effects £239.

RA45 Edward Cannings (1864-1939) Elizabeth Deborah Cannings (1861-1943)

IN LOVING MEMORY

OF EDWARD CANNINGS WHO FELL ASLEEP

JANUARY 20TH 1939, AGED 74.

AND OF HIS WIFE ELIZABETH DEBORAH,

Cross on 3 plinths and edging. The cross is broken and on the grave. The eastern part of the edging is displaced.

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WHO FELL ASLEEP FEBRUARY 9TH 1943. The birth of Elizabeth Deverll Bowden was registered 1861/Q4 Bath, mother’s maide name: Cook. The birth of Edward Cannings was registered 1864/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Brawn. The marriage of Edward Cannings to Elizabeth Bowden at St Swithin’s, Bath was registered 1887/Q3 Bath. In the 1911 census at 11 King Edward Road, Bath: Edward Cannings, aged 46, cabinet maker at factory, born at Bath, wife Elizabeth Cannings, aged 29, married 23 years 2 children, born at Bath, and children: Reginald, aged 22, single, clerk for butter factor, born at Bath, and Mary, aged 15, millinery, born at Bath. The death of Edward Cannings, aged 74, was registered 1939/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1939: CANNINGS Edward of Eversleigh 54 Rosslyn-road Bath died 20 January 1939 at Frome-road House Bath Probate Bristol 1 March to Reginald Edward Cannings company director and Austin Michael King solicitor. Effects £948 8s. 6d. The death of Elizabeth D Cannings, aged 81, was registered 1943/Q1 Chippenham.

RA47 Austin William Bailey (1883-1918) Austin Lionel Bailey (1916) Winifred Alice Bailey (1883-1963) Winifred Joyce Bailey (1912-1968)

IN Loving Memory of

MY DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND AUSTIN WILLIAM BAILEY

FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS AUG. 2. 1918 AGED 35.

AND OF HIS SON. AUSTIN LIONEL.

DIED APRIL 27. 1916. AGED 7 WEEKS.

ALSO

IN TREASURED MEMORY OF WINIFRED A. BAILEY,

WIFE OF AUSTIN WILLIAM & MOTHER OF JOYCE & LIONEL,

CROSSED INTO LIGHT 15. JAN. 1963, AGED 79.

SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS

Headstone with a rounded top. The birth of Austin William Bailey was registered 1882/Q3 Poole. The birth of Winifred Alice Webber was registered 1883/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Morrish. The marriage of Austin William Bailey to Winifred Alice Webber was registered 1909/Q2 Bath. In the 1911 census at 52 Shakespeare Avenue, Bath: Austin Bailey,

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“UNTIL HE COME.”

ALSO OF WINIFRED JOYCE BAILEY

DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED INTO THE PRESENCE OF HER LORD

ON DEC. 24TH 1968 WITH CHRIST WHICH IS FAR BETTER

aged 27, sorting clerk for Post Office, born at Poole (Dorset), wife Winifred, aged 28, married 1 year, born at Bath, and a visitor. The birth of Winifred J Bailey was registered 1912/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Webber. The birth of Austin L Bailey was registered 1916/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Webber. The death of Austin L Bailey, aged 0, was registered 1916/Q2 Bath. The death of Austin W Bailey, aged 35, was registered 1918/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1918: BAILEY Austin William of 52 Shakespeare-avenue Bath postal clerk died 2 August 1918 at the Royal United Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 3 October to Winifred Alice Bailey widow. Effects £429 7s. 6d. The death of Winifred A Bailey, aged 79, was registered 1963/Q1 Weston-super-Mare. From the National Probate Calendar 1963: BAILEY Winifred Alice of The Round Tower 42 Esplanade Burnham-on-Sea Somersetshire widow died 15 January 1963 Probate Bristol 13 March to Winifred Joyce Bailey spinster. Effects £4159. The death of Winifred J Bailey, aged 56, was registered 1968/Q4 Bath.

RA52 Burt

RA58 Florence Irene Wilkins (1900-1936) William James Wilkins (1865-1947) Florence Wilkins (1870-1951) Eva Woolley (1898-1978) Arthur Woolley (1898-1987)

Headstone: IN LOVING MEMORY OF

OUR DEAR DAUGHTER

FLORENCE IRENE WILKINS, WHO WAS CALLED TO REST SEPT 17TH 1936

AGED 35 YEARS. WE KNOW THAT ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD TO THEM THAT LOVE GOD TO THEM WHO ARE THE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE. ROMANS 3.

ALSO OF WILLIAM JAMES WILKINS BELOVED FATHER OF THE ABOVE

DIED DEC. 2ND 1947, AGED 82.

Edging, east: ALSO HIS DEAR WIFE FLORENCE, DIED NOV. 24. 1951, AGED 81.

Plaque:

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

AND

Headstone, edging, green chippings and a plaque in the form of an open book. The marriage of William James Wilkins to Florence Cox at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1896/Q2 Bath. The birth of Eva Wilkins was registered 1898/Q1 Barton R. The birth of Florence Irene Wilkins was registered 1900/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Cox.

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EVA WOOLLEY SISTER OF FLORENCE

DIED 17. MAY 1978

AGED 80.

HER HUSBAND ARTHUR

DIED 25. OCT. 1967

AGED 68.

In the 1901 census at 8 Greenfield Buildngs, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath: William J Wilkins,l aged 34, general labourer, born at Bath, wife Florence, aged 29, born at Bath, and children: Eva, aged 3, born at Bath, and Florence J, aged 11 months, born at Bath. In the 1911 census at 6 Regenets Terrace, Widcombe, Bath: William James Wilkins, aged 45, railway labourer, born at Bath, wife Florence, aged 39, married 15 years 2 children, born at Bath, and children: Eva, aged 13, born at Bristol, and Florence, aged 10, born at Bath. The marriage of Arthur Woolley to Eva Wilkins at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1925/Q4 Bath. The death of William J Wilkins, aged 82, was registered 1947/Q4 Bath. The death of Florence Wilkins, aged 81, was registered 1951/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1952: WILKINS Florence of St. Martins Hospital Bath widow died 24 November 1951 Administration (with Will) Bristol 11 January to Eva Woolley (wife of Arthur Woolley). Effects £197 2s. 9d. The deathof Arthur Woooley, aged 68, was registered 1967/Q4 Bath. The death of Eva Woolley, born on 10 Feb 1898, was registered 1978/Q2 Swansea.

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RB1 Herbert James Pinney (1851-1919) Eliza Harriet Pinney (1848-1925) Herbert James Pinney (1876-1930)

Edging, west: In memory of

Edging, south:

........ DIED FEBRUARY 7. 1919 AGED 67. Edging, north:

.... ELIZA HARRIET PINNEY, WHO DIED FEB. 23RD 1925, AGED 76 YEARS. Edging, west:

Also HERBERT JAMES PINNEY WHO DIED NOV. 6TH 1930, AGED 54 YEARS.

Edging. Overgrown. The marriage of Herbert James Pinney to Eliza Morgan at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1874/Q1 Bath. The birth of Herbert James Pinney was registered 1876/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Morgan.

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In the 1891 census at 86 West Avenue, Bath: Herbert J Pinney, aged 39, baker, born at Chard (Som), wife Eliza, aged 42, born at Abergavy (Mon), and children: Millicent, aged 16, born at Bath, and Herbert J, aged 14, born at Bath. In the 1911 census at 6 Herbert Road, Oldfield Park, Bath: Herbert James Pinney, aged 59, retired bread baker, born at Cricket (Devon), wife Eliza, aged 62, married 37 years 2 children, born at Hauwenath (Mon), and son Herbert James, aged 34, single, cabinet maker at cabinet factory, born at Bath. The death of Herbert Pinney, aged 67, was registered 1919/Q1 Bath. The death of Eliza H Pinney, aged 76, was registered 1925/Q1 Bristol. From the National Probate Calendar 1925: PINNEY Eliza of 6 Herbert-road Oldfield-road West Bath widow died 23 February 1925 at 47 Martin-street Bristol Probate London 2 July to Sidney Mundy carpenter and George John Milsom dairyman. Effects £1544 0s. 9d. The marriage of Herbert James Pinney to Emily Hill at The Ascension, Bath was registered 1925/Q3 Bath. The death of Herbert J Pinney, aged 54, was registered 1920/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1930: PINNEY Herbert James of 6 Herbert-road Oldfield Park Bath died 6 November 1920 Administration Bristol 6 December to Emily Pinney widow. Effects £386 16s. 6d. The death of Emily Pinney, born on 24 Dec 1888, was registered 1971/Q2 Bath.

RB4 Charlotte Smoult Greaves (1820-1878)

Sacred TO THE MEMORY OF

C. S. G. WHO DIED 7TH JANY 1878.

SHE WAS NOT FOR GOD TOOK HER.

Headstone and edging. In the 1871 census at the Parsonage, Monkton Combe (Som): Charlotte Greaves, aged 51, married, sister-in-law, clergyman’s wife, born at the Cape of Good Hope.

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The death of Charlotte Smoult Greaves, aged 57, was registered 1878/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1878: 8 February. The Will with a Codicil of Charlotte Smoult Greaves (Wife of the Reverend Richard Wilson Greaves, Clerk) late of 5 Victoria-park Dover in the County of Kent who died 7 January 1878 at Bath in the County of Somerset was proved at the Principal Registry under the usual Limitatons by Henry Yule of 3 Pen-y-wern-road Earl’s-Court-road Brompton in the County of Middlesex C.B. a Retired Colonel in Her Majesty’s Royal Engineers and Frederick Blandy of Birchamp House Coleford in the County of Gloucester Esquire the Executors. Probate being granted under certain Limitations. Personal Estate under £18,000. The death of Richard Wilson Greaves, aged 72, was registered 1891/Q3 Cranbrook.

RB13 Cousens

RB17 Martin George Gage (1897-1930) Ivy Gage Elizabeth Louisa Gage (1872-1961)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

MARTIN GEORGE THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF

IVY GAGE, AND DEARLY LOVED SON OF

E. L. GAGE. DIED FEB. 23RD 1930,

AGED 33 YEARS. “AT REST.”

AND OF THE ABOVE ELIZABETH LOUISA GAGE

DIED JUNE 27TH 1961, AGED 88 YEARS.

Tall headstone and eding. The headstone is in the form of a scroll resting on a wall. The birth of Elizabeth Louisa Martin was registered 1872/Q4 Chippenham. The marriage of Elizabeth Louisa Martin to William Henry Gage was registered 1894/Q1 Chippenham. The birth of Martin George Gage was registered 1897/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Martin. In the 1911 census at 43 Lower Bristol Road, Bath: Elizabeth Louisa Gage, aged 39, married separated, married 16 years 2 children, shopkeeper (general) – own account, born at Lacock (Wilts), and children: Leonard William Thomas, aged 15, apprentice iron foundry, born at Brislington (Som), and Martin George, aged 13, born at Bath. The marriage of Martin George Gage to Ivy Woodfield at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1922/Q3 Bath.

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The death of Martin G Gage, aged 32, was registered 1930/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1930: GAGE Martin George of Sydenham Villa Lower Bristol-road Bath died 23 February 1930 at Forbes Fraser Hospital Bath Administration Bristol 6 Nvember to Ivy Gage widow. Effects £6144 5s. The death of Elizabeth L Gage, aged 88, was registered 1961/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1961: GAGE Elizabeth Louisa of 4 Hayesfield Park Bath widow ded 27 June 1961 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 1 Deecember to Leonard William Thomas Gage dairyman and Geoffrey Martin Gage printer. Effects £5911 11s. 8d.

RB19 William Jesse Short (1844-1900) Mary Elizabeth Lifely (1844-1917)

In Loving Memory of

WILLIAM JESSE THE DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND OF

MARY E. SHORT. WHO ENTERED INTO REST

OCT: 12: 1900, AGED 57 YEARS.

“FEAR NOT, I AM WITH THEE.”

YOU HAVE WATCHED FOR ME BESIDE MY BED.

NOW I WILL WATCH FOR YOU. AND WHEN YOU REACH THE GOLDEN GATES.

COME AND LEAD ME THROUGH.

Also of MARY ELIZABETH, THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE

WHO DIED MARCH 18: 1917, AGED 72. PEACE PERFECT PEACE.

Cross on 3 plinths and edging. The birth of William Jesse Short was registered 1844/Q1 Frome. The birth of Elena Sarah Short was registered 1865/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Brown. The birth of George James Short was registered 1869/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Brown. In the 1891 census at 10 Westmoreland Buildings, Lower Bristol Road, Bath: William J Short, aged 48, baker - employer, born at Beckington (Som), wife Mary E, aged 46, born at Englishcombe (Som), son George, aged 21, single, baker’s assistant, born at Bath, Elenea J Klee, aged 21, married, daughter, her hussband and two children, a visitor and two servants. The death of William Jesse Short, aged 57, was registered 1900/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1900: SHORT William Jesse of 10 Westmoreland-buildings Lower Bristol-road and of Beckington-house Wells-road both in Bath died 12 October 1900 at Beckington-house Probate London 8 November to Mary Elizabeth Short widow Effects £3470 19s. 4d.

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The marriage of Mary Elizabeth Short to Benjamin Lifely was registered 1903/Q1 Westbury W. The death of Mary E Lifely, aged 72, was registered 1917/Q1 Westbury W. From the National Probate Calendar 1917: LIFELY Mary Elizabeth of Greenfield House Southwick Wiltshire (wife of Benjamin Lifely) died 18 March 1917 Probate London 15 June to George James Short retired baker and Albert Row grocer. Effects £2363 9s. 5d.

RB20 Crossman Vernon

RB21 Sarah Ann Radford Pollard (1829-1892) William Pollard (1838-1892)

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF

SARAH ANN POLLARD. WHO FELL ASLEEP JANY 18TH 1892,

AGED 62. JESU MERCY.

ALSO OF WILLIAM POLLARD.

HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 9TH 1892,

AGED 54. PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD.

R.I.P.

Tall headstone and edging. The marriage of William Pollard to Sarah Ann Gullick was registered 1863/Q3 Buckingham. The birth of Edward Ernest Pollard was registered 1869/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Gullick. In the 1881 census at 7 Magdalen Place, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath: William Pollard, aged 43, bricklayer, born at Tingewick (Bucks), wife Selina A, aged 45, born at Oakhill (Som), son Ernest E, aged 11, born at Weston (Som), and Sarah Gullick, aged 81, widow, mother-in-law, born at Taunton. The death of Sarah Ann R Pollard, aged 62, was registered 1892/Q1 Bath. The death of William Pollard, aged 54, was registered 1892/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1892: POLLARD William of 7 Magdalen Place Bath bricklayer died 9 July 1892 Administration Bristol 5 August to Ernest Edward Pollard coach builder Effects £125.

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RB22 Clara Emma Church (1863-1949) Frederick Church (1860-1957) Harold Fred Gilson Church (1886-1891) Dennis Frederic Church (1894-1917)

East: ..

CLARA EMMA CHURCH WHO DIED JANUARY 25TH 1949,

AGED 86 YEARS. ALSO OF

..........CHURCH ........... OF THE ABOVE

.............. 1957 North:

.... HAROLD

DEARLY LOVED CHILD OF F. AND C.E. CHURCH,

PASSED AWAY DEC. 15TH 1891 AGED 5 YEARS.

“SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME.”

South: ....

LCE. CPL. DENIS CHURCH THEIR YOUNGEST SON

KILLED IN ACTION NEAR YPRES SEPTEMBER 20TH 1917,

AGED 22 YEARS.

Cross on 3 plinths, edging and a vase, all in red polished granite. Mason’s mark: TURVEY & PERRIN. The cross and topmost plinth are flat on the grave. The other plinths and parts of the edging are tilted. The birth of Frederick Church was registered 1860/Q1 Wells. The birth of Clara Emma Gilson was registered 1863/Q3 Clutton, mother’s maiden name: Pow. The birth of Harold Fred Gilson Church was registered 1886/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Gilson. The death of Harold Fred G Church, aged 5, was registered 1891/Q4 Bath. The birth of Dennis Frederic Church in 1894 was registered 1895/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Gilson. In the 1911 census at 25 Victoria Road, Bath: Frederick Church, aged 51, overseer at the Post Officem, born at Chewton Mendip (Som), wife Clara Emma, aged 47, married 25 years 3 children of which 2 then living, born at Timsbury (Som), and son Denis Frederick, aged 16, born at Bath. The death of Clara E Church, aged 85, was registered 1949/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1949: CHURCH Clara Emma of 25 Victoria-road Oldfield Park Bath (wife of Frederick Church) died 25 January 1949 at Forbes Fraser Hospital Bath Administration Bristol 4 March to the said Frederick Church retired post office overseer. Effects £253 1s. 7d. The death of Frederick Church, aged 97, was registered 1957/Q1 Worthing. From the National Probate Calendar 1957: CHURCH Frederick of 20 Rugby-road Worthing died 18 March 1957 Probate Winchester 21 June to Reginald Victor Church schoolmaster. Effects £1528 4s. 3d.

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RB23 Samuel Cousens (1828-1890) Maria Cousens (1831-1893) Annie Maria Gilby (1855-1918) Charles Gilby (1854-1940)

East: IN LOVING MEMORY OF

OUR AFFECTIONATE PARENTS SAMUEL COUSENS

WHO DIED OCT 17TH 1890 AGED 62

ALSO MARIA WIFE OF THE ABOVE

WHO DIED OCT 16TH 1893 AGED 62.

North: ALSO

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE,

THEIR DAUGHTER & WIFE OF CHARLES GILBY,

WHO FELL ASLEEP SEP. 15TH 1918.

Two plinths. The cross and topmost plinth are on the ground by the grave with most of the cross missing. The birth of Emma Amelia Cousens was registered 1853/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Biggs. The birth of Anne Maria Cosens (sic) was registered 1855/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Biggs. Baptised on 24 Jun 1855 at Holy Trinity, Bath: Annie Maria, daughter of Samuel & Maria Cousens. In the 1871 census at 30 Kingsmead Stret: Maria Cousens, aged 42, married, eating house keeper, born at Bath, children: Emma, aged 17, assistant to easting house keeper, born at Bath, and Annie, aged 15, dressmaker apprentice, born at Bath, a servant, a visitor and two boarders. The marriage of Charles Gilby to Annie Maria Cousens at St Mary the Virgin, Bathwick was registered 1878/Q3 Bath. In the 1881 census at 30 Kingsmead Street, Bath: Samuel Cousens, aged 52, dining and refreshment room pro[prietor], born at Bath, four boarders and a visitor. The death of Samuel Cousens, aged 61, was registered 1890/Q4 Bath. The death of Maria Cousens, aged 62, was registered 1893/Q4 Wells. In the 1911 census at 266 Gloucester Terrace, Hyde Park, London W: Charles Gilby, aged 57, civil engineer (not practicing), born at Woburn (Beds), wife Annie Maria, aged 55, married 32 years 2 children, lodging house keeper, born at Bath, a daughter, a visitor and two servants. The death of Annie M Gilby, aged 63, was registered 1928/Q3 Paddington. From the National Probate Calendar 1918: GILBY Annie Maria of 266 Gloucester-terrace Hyde Park Middlesex (wife of Charles

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Gilby) died 15 September 1918 Probate London 11 February to Ethel Mary Gilby spinster. Effects £93 17s. 6d.

RB28 Eli Parsons (1839-1882) Emma Parsons (1841-1903)

Eli Parsons, who Died Novr 1st 1882,

Aged 43. Interred in grave m.b.5

Also Emma,

beloved Wife of the above who Died March 1st 1903

Aged 61. So he giveth his beloved sleep.

Cross on 3 plinths and edging. The marriage of Eli Parsons to Emma Robbins at Holy Trinity, Combe Down was registered 1869/Q3 Bath. In the 1871 census at the Three Crowns, Turnpike Road, Combe Down: Eli Parsons, aged 33, publican, born at Newton St Loe (Som), wife Emma, aged 27, born at Camerton (Som), Hob Parsons, aged 72, widower, father, domestic servant, born at Maker (Devon), Emily Eobsins (sic), aged 16, sister-in-law, barmaid, born at Wellow (Som), Charles Parsons, aged 7 months, son, born at Combe Down, and George Parsons, aged 21, unmarried, lodger, labourer, born at Twerton, Bath. In the Post Office Bath Directory 1872:

Parsons Eli, grocer, Three Crowns, Combe Down In the 1881 census at cottage in yard, Bloomfield View, Wells Road, Bath: Eli Parson (sic), aged 42, coachman, born at Newton St Loe (Som), wife Emma, aged 38, born at Camerton (Som), and children: Charles E, aged 10, born at Com[b]edown, Annie L, aged 8, born at Com[b]edown, Bath, and Geo W, aged 5, born at Wells Rd, Bath. The death of Eli Parsons, aged 43, was registered 1882/Q4 Bath. The death of Emma Parsons, aged 61, was registered 1903/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1903: PARSONS Emma of Bloomfield View-cottage Wells-road Bath widow died 1 March 1903 Administration Bristol 31 March to Charles Edward Parsons coachman Effects £40 14s. 2d.

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RB29 Edward Carew (1840-1902) Edward Charles Carew (1878-1903) Elizabeth Carew (1839-1926)

In Loving Memory of EDWARD

THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELIZABETH CAREW, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE MARCH 1ST 1902,

AGED 61 YEARS. Also of

EDWARD CHARLES, SON OF THE ABOVE

WHO FELL ASLEEP JUNE 19TH 1903, AGED 24 YEARS.

“YEA THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH, I WILL FEAR NO EVIL FOR THOU ART WITH ME.”

Also of

ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE

WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 23RD 1926 AGED 87 YEARS.

“AT REST.”

Tall headstone and edging. The birth of Edward Charles Carew was registered 1879/Q3 Wincanton. In the 1891 census at 3 Lisbon Buildings, Bath: Edward Carew, aged 49, gardener, born at Queen Camel (Som), wife Elizabeth, aged 49, born at North Barrow (Som), children: Robert, aged 19, baker, born at Queen Camel, and Edward C, aged 11, born at Queen Camel, Mary Carew, aged 46, single, sister, cook, born at Queen Camel, and a lodger. In the 1901 census at 1 Harrison’s Cottages, Widcombe, Bath: Edward Carew, aged 60, greengrocer – own account, born at Queen Camel (Som), wife Elizabeth, aged 63, born at North Barrow (Som), Mary A Smith, aged 82, widow, aunt, born at Brewham (Som), and two boarders. The death of Edward Carew, aged 61, was registered 1902/Q1 Bath. The death of Edward Charles Carew, aged 24, was registered 1903/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1903: CAREW Edward Charles of 1a Widcombe-parade Bath hairdresser died 19 June 1903 Administration Bristol 13 July to Elizabeth Carew widow Effects £118 5s. The death of Elizabeth Carew, aged 82, was registered 1926/Q1 Bath.

RB31 Mary Ann Paisey (1851-1901) William Paisey (1850-1912)

In Loving Memory of

[MARY ANN] the beloved wife of

WILLIAM PAISEY WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE

........... 1901

..................

..................

Tall headstone and edging. The incised inscription is very weathered.

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Also of WILLIAM PAISEY

HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED JULY .. 1912

AGED 60 YEARS .................

The birth of William Paisey was registered 1850/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Harris. The marriage of William Paisey to Mary Ann White was registered 1870/Q2 Wincanton. The birth of William Robert Paisey was registered 1876/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: White. (See grave ZD43.) In the 1901 census at Braemar, Wellsway, Bath: Weilliam Paisey, aged 50, umbrella maker own account, born at Bath, wife May, aged 50, born at Renselwood (Som), four daughters and a servant. The death of Mary Ann Paisey, aged 50, was registered 1901/Q4 Bath. The marriage of William Paisey to Selina Venn Patch was registered 1904/Q3 Bristol. In the 1911 census at 9 Abbey Churchyard, Bath: William Paisey, aged 60, umbrella manufacturer – employer, born at Bath, wife Selina, aged 40, married 7 years 1 child, assisting in business, born at Bristol, and daughter Evelyn, aged 6, born at Bristol. The death of William Paisey, aged 60, was registered 1912/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1912: PAISEY William of 9 Abbey Churchyard umbrella maker died 4 July 1912 Probate Bristol 29 August to Selina Venn Paisey widow and Frederick William Pinch associated accountant. Effects £1179 13s. 3d. Resworn £1374 5s. 3d.

RB32 Joseph Francis Harper (1852-1926) Harriet Harper (1861-1948)

East: IN

LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH FRANCIS,

THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF HARRIET HARPER,

WHO DIED 7TH OF MAY 1926, AGED 74.

North: [ALSO]

HARRIET HARPER WHO

DIED 5TH OF JUNE 1948, AGED 87.

Cross on 3 plinths and edging. The birth of Joseph Francis Harper was registered 1852/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Francis. The marriage of Joseph Francis Harper to Harriet Archer was registered 1893/Q4 Headington.

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In the 1911 census at 97 Wellsway, Bath: Joseph Francis Harper, aged 58, private means, born at Bath, wife Harriet, aged 48, married 17 years no children, born at Oxford, and Helen Violet Dale, aged 18, single, niecem clerk, born in London. The death of Joseph F Harper, aged 74, was registered 1926/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1926: HARPER Joseph Francis of 97 Wellsway Bath died 7 July 1926 Probate Bristol 17 September to Harriet Harper widow Charles Francis Harper railway clerk Albert William Archer retired builder and Charles Harper retired schoolmaster. Effects £9984 13s. 11d. The death of Harriet Harper, aged 87, was registered 1948/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1948: HARPER Harriet of 97 Wellsway Bath widow firf 5 June 1948 at 12 Southstoke-road Combe Down Bath Probate Bristol 4 August to James Sidney Carpenter solicitor and Reginald Henry Bloom solicitors managing clerk. Effects £3097 13s. 1d.

RB33 Ann Morrison Young (1820-1878) Thomas Morrison (1823-1901)

Headstone, cracked in half and flat, face downwards. The birth of Margaret Young was registered 1854/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Morrison. The birth of Christiana Morison Young was registered 1856/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Morison. In the 1861 census at 28 Cornwell Buildings, Bath: Thomas H Young, aged 44, master ironfounder 3 men 2 boys, born at Edinburg[h], wife Anne Morrison, aged 40, born at Perth, children: Jane Ann, aged 19, dress maker, born at Edinburgh, John, aged 13, born at Edinburgh, Henry, aged 11, born at Perth, Thomas, aged 8, born at Leith, Margaret, aged 6, born at Bath, and Christiana, aged 4, born at Bath, Thomas Morrison, aged 37, unmaried, brother-in-law, ironfounder, born at Perth, and two lodgers. The death of Thomas Sinton Young, aged 46, was registered 1863/Q1

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Bath. Buried in grave KB41. According to the survey carried out in the 1980s the memorial at RB33 included his name. In the 1871 census at 28 Cornwell Place, Bath: Ann Young, aged 50 widow, Iron founder, born in Scotland, children: John, aged 23, unmarried, engine fitter, born in Scotland, Henry, aged 21, unmarried, iron moulder, born in Scotland, Thomas M, aged 18 iron moulder, born in Scotland, Margaret S, aged 16, born at Bath, and Christina, aged 14, born at Bath, and Thomas Morrison, aged 47, unmaried, brother, iron moulder, born in Scotland. The death of Ann Morison Young, aged 58, was registered 1878/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1878: 11 December. The Will of Ann Young late of 7 Walcot-parade in the City of Bath Widow who died 9 November 1878 at 7 Walcot-parade was proved at Bristol by Henry Young and Thomas Menzies Young both of 7 Walcot-parade Ironfounders the Sons two of the Executors. Personal Estate under £2,000. The death of Thomas Morrison, aged 77, was registered 1901/Q2 Bath.

RB35 Ermina Hilyer (1843-1903) Francis Hilyer (1830-1905) Joseph King (1831-1911) Rebecca King (1839-1920)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

ERMINA WIFE OF FRANCIS HILYER

(YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF THE LATE WILLIAM WHITE, SCULPTOR, OF THIS CITY,) WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS MARCH 2ND 1903, AGED 59.

TILL HE COME.

ALSO

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH KING

LATE OF MANVERS STREET, WHO DIED JULY 8TH 1911, AGED 80.

62 YEARS A SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER.

“AND THEY THAT BE WISE SHALL SHINE AS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE FIRMAMENT, AND THEY THAT TURN

Headstone, edging and a small footstone. The birth of Rebecca White was registered 1839 Bath, mother’s maidenname: Bavistock. The birth of Ermina White was registered 1843 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Baverstock. The marriage of Joseph King to Rebekah White was registered 1865/Q4 Bath. In the 1881 census at 13 Manvers Street, Bath: Joseph King, aged 50, monumental mason employing 5 men, born at Castle Combe (Wilts), wife Rebecca, aged 42, born at Bath, and Arthur H King, aged 17,

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DANIEL XII.3.

ALSO OF

REBECCA, WIFE OF THE ABOVE

WHO DIED MARCH 12TH 1920, AGED 81.

nephew, assistant, born at Chippenham (Wilts). The marriage of Francis Hilyer to Ermina White was registered 1898/Q4 Bath. In the 1901 census at 2 Upper Lambridge Street, Bath: Francis Hilyer, aged 71, retired grocer, born at Bath, and wife Ermina, aged 58, born at Bath. The death of Ermina Hilyer, aged 59, was registered 1903/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1903: HILYER Ermina of 2 Upper Lambridge-street Bath (wife of Francis Hilyer) died 2 March 1903 at 17 Manvers-street Bath Probate Bristol 17 April to the said Francis Hilyer gentleman and Joseph King marble-mason Effects £360 15s. 10d. In the 1911 census at 69 Wellsway, Bath: Joseph King, aged 80, retired monumental mason, born at Castle Combe (Wilts), and wife Rebekah, aged 72, married 45 years no children, born at Bath. The death of Joseph King, aged 80, was registered 1911/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1911: KING Joseph of 69 Wellsway Bath died 8 July 1911 Probate London 27 July to William Thomas Chesterman solicitor and William Abraham Bryant accountant. Effects £2413 16s. 6d. The death of Rebecca King, aged 81, was registered 1920/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1920: KING Rebecca of 69 Wellsway Bath widow died 12 March 1920 Probate London 9 April to William Paul Chesterman and Philip George Chesterman solicitors. Effects £348 5s. 10d.

RB36 Annie Maria Orchard (1863-1930) George Randall Orchard (1868-1950)

South (on 1 line): IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE MARIA, BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE R. ORCHARD

DIED JUNE 24TH 1930. AGED 66 YEARS. North:

ALSO GEORGE RANDALL ORCHARD, DIED MARCH 24TH 1950, AGED 81 YEARS.

Edging. The leaded inscription is on the upper surface. The birth of Annie Maria Newman was registered 1863/Q4 Bedwellty. The birth of George Randall Orchard was registered 1868/Q4 Bedwellty.

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The marriage of George Randall Orchard to Annie Maria Newman was registered 1893/Q4 Barstaple. In the 1911 census at 16 Argyle Street, Bath: George Randall Orchard, aged 42, woodworking machinist – shopfitting, born at Ebbw Vale (Mon), wife Anie Maria, aged 42, married 17 years 1 child, born at Ebbw Vale, son George Randall Charles, aged 16, electrical engineer – electric cranes, born at Cardiff, a servant and two lodgers. The death of Annie M Orchard, aged 66, was registered 1930/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1930: ORCHARD Annie Maria of 16 Argyle-street Bath (wife of George Randall Orchard) died 24 June 1930 Administration Bristol 15 August to the said George Randall Orchard cutler and George Randall Orchard (the younger) commercial traveller. Effects £1101 5s. 11d. The death of George Randall Orchard, aged 81, was registered 1950/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1950: ORCHARD George Randall of 37 Grosvenor-place Bath died 24 March 1950 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Probate Llandaff 24 May to George Randall Orchard engineer and merchant. Effects £663 1s. 6d.

RB42 Anne Sumsion (1858-1933)

According to the survey carried out in the 1980s there was a memorial here. The birth of Emily Annie Maud Massy was registered 1876/Q3 Bath. The marriage of Henry Sumsion to Annie Massy was registered 1880/Q4 Bath. The birth of Ellinor Eliza Annie Sumsion was registered 1887/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Massy. (In the GRO index as ‘Sumston’.) In the 1891 census at the Mason’s Arms, Combe Down, Bath: Henry Sumsion, aged 44, brewer & inn keeper, born at Monkton Combe, wife Ann, aged 33, born at Monkton Combe, Eleanor E A Sumsion, aged 3, daughter, born at Monkton Coombe, Emily Massy, aged 14, daughter, born at Monkton Combe, and Sarah Cullum, aged 40, single, sister, (barmaid) assistant, born at Monkton Combe. Henry Sumsion died, aged 51, on 25 Aug 1898 (registered 1898/Q3 Bath) and was buried at Monkton Combe.

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In the 1911 census at Springwood, 39 Oldfield Road, Bath: Anne Sumsion, aged 53, widow, private means, born at Combe Down, Ellenor Eliza Anie Smith, aged 23, married, daughter, born at Combe Down, two grand-daughsters and George Smith, aged 34, son-in-law, Navy Stoker Petty Officer, born at Bath. The death of Anne Sumsion, aged 75, was registered 1933/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1933: SUMSION Anne of 39 Oldfield-road Bath widow died 5 September 1933 Probate Bristol 4 November to John Vale solicitor and George Smith engineer. Effects £1004 17s. 6d.

RB43 Rosa Tooze (1890-1925) William John Tooze

Edging, east: In Loving Memory of

Edging, north (on 1 line): ROSA WIFE OF WILLIAM JOHN TOOZE. WHO FELL ASLEEP OCT. 20TH 1925. AGED

36 YEARS.

Edging. Mason’s mark: C. WILLIAMS & SONS. The death of Rosa Tooze, aged 35, was registered 1925/Q4 Bristol.

RB44 Edward Batten (1838-1914) Frederick Edward Blackmore (1894-1917) Hester Millett Batten (1840-1928)

In Loving Memory _ of _

EDWARD BATTEN WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEBY 23RD 1914.

AGED 75 YEARS.

THE MEMORY OF THE JUST IS BLESSED.

Also

IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK EDWARD

AGED 23 YEARS. ELDEST SON OF FREDERICK AND EMILY BLACKMORE

AND GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE. WHO FELL IN ACTION OCTOBER 1ST 1917 AT MENIN RD. BELGIUM

“GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.”

Also

IN LOVING MEMORY OF HESTER M. BATTEN

WIDOW OF EDWARD BATTEN

Tall headstone and edging. The lowest part of the headstone is discoloured. The birth of Edwrad Batten was registered 1838/Q Bath, mother’s maiden name: Hanny. The birth of Hester Cady was registered 1840/Q4 Bath, moter’s maiden name: Hales. The marriage of Edward Batten to Hester Cadby at St Michael’s Twerton was registered 1860/Q2 Bath. In the 1861 census at Mill Lane, Twerton: Edward Batten, aged 22, cloth weaver, born at Twerton, and wife Hester, aged 30, born at Twerton.

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WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY MARCH 12TH 1928 AGED 87.

In the 1881 census at Devonshire House, Wellsway, Bath: Edward Batten, aged 42, grocer employing 1 assistant, born at Twerton, wife Hester, aged 40, born at Twerton, children: Edwrad W, aged 15, grocer’s assistant, born at Bath, Ada, aged 12, born at Bath, and Emmily, aged 9, born at Bath, and a servant. In the 1911 census at 2 Westwood Villas, Bath: Edward Batten, aged 72, retired grocer, born at Twerton, wife Hester, aged 70. Married 50 years 4 children of which 3 then living, born at Twerton, and a servant. The death of Edwrad Batten, aged 75, was registered 1914/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1914: BATTEN Edward of 2 Westwood-villas Oldfield Park Bath died 23 February 1914 Probate London 23 May to Edward Willie Batten grocer Ada Brown (wife of Ben William Brown) and Emily Blackmore (wife of Frederick John Blackmore). Effects £7452 13s. 3d. The death of Hester M Batten, aged 87, was registered 1928/Q1 Bath.

RB48 Joshua Edwards (1865-1918)

According to the survey carried out in the 1980s there was a memorial here which referred to Joshua Edwards of Mardy Glamorganshire and Mary E Edwards. The death of Joshua Edwards, aged 53, was registered 1918/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1919: EDWARDS Joshua of 3 Hawthorn-avenue Entry-hill Bath died 22 September 1918 Probate London 20 March to Mary Ellen Edwards widow. Effects £739 10s.

RB49 William Henry Rigsby (1846-1919) Hannah Rigsby (1847-1921) Rose Hannah Rigsby (1886-1964) William Archie Rigsby (1880-1917)

Edging, north (on 1 line): IN LOVING MEMORY OF WILLIAM HENRY RIGSBY, WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY

AWAY FEB. 20TH 1919, AGED 72.

Edging, south: TBA

Plaque:

ALSO OF OUR DEVOTED MOTHER

HANNAH BELOVED WIFE OF

WILLIAM HENRY RIGSBY WHO DIED APRIL 9TH 1921

AGED 74 YEARS.

Edging, a plaque in the form of a shield and a freestanding vase. Baptised on 17 Jan 1847 at South Cerney (Glos): Henry William, son of Henry & Pamela Rigsby. The birth of Hannah Spratt was registered 1847/Q4 Dursley. The marriage of Henry William Rigsby to Hannah Spratt was registered 1872/Q4 Stroud.

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PEACE, PERFECT PEACE

ALSO ROSE BELOVED DAUGHTER DIED SEP. 7TH 1964

AGED 78.

The birth of William Archie Rigsby was registered 1880/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Spratt. The birth of Rose Hannah Rigsby was registered 1886/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Spratt. In the 1901 census at 1 Clifton Terrace, Odd Down, Bath: William Rigsby, aged 51, gardener (domestic), born at Cirencester (Glos), wife Hannah, aged 51, born at Dursley (Glos), and children: William A, aged 20, coachman (domestic), born at Twerton, and Rose H, aged 15, born at Twerton. The death of William H Rigsby, aged 72, was registered 1919/Q1 Bath. The death of Hannah Rigsby, aged 74, was registered 1921/Q2 Bath. The death of Rose H Rigsby, aged 78, was registered 1964/Q3 Wells. From the National Probate Calendar 1964: RIGSBY Rose Hannah of 2 Clifton Terrace Odd Down Bath spinster died 7 September 1964 at Mendip Hospital St. Cuthbert Out Wells Somerset Administration Bristol 14 October to Henry James Rigsby shop manager. £125.

RB58 Henry James Tiley (1862-1931) Mary Ann Tiley (1860-1935)

Edging, north: IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY J. TILEY, DIED DEC. 27TH 1931, AGED 69.

Edging, south:

ALSO HIS DEVOTED WIFE MARY ANN TILEY, DIED OCT. 30TH 1935, AGED 75.

Edging in red polished granite. The edging is displaced at the western end. The birth of Mary Ann Carr was registered 1860/Q1 Wincanton. The birth of Henry James Tiley in 1862 was registered 1863/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Padfield. The marriage of Henry James Tiley to Mary Ann Carr was registered 1885/Q4 Bath. The birth of Edith Kate Tiley was registered 1886/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Carr. In the 1891 census at 11 Brook Road, Twerton: Henry Tiley, aged 28, railway porter, born at Batheaston, wife Mary A, aged 30, born at

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Bruton (Som), and children: Edith K, aged 4, born at Twerton, and Alice M, aged 2, born at Twerton. In the 1901 census at 19 Dorset Street, Twerton: Henry J Tiley, aged 38, railway parcel delivery man, born at Bath, wife Mary A, aged 41, born at Bruton (Som), children: Edith K, aged 14, born at Twerton, and Alice M, aged 12, born at Twerton, and a boarder. The death of Henry J Tiley, aged 69, was registered 1931/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1932: TILEY Henry James of 19 Dorset-street Bath died 27 December 1931 Probate Bristol 28 January to Mary Ann Tiley widow. Effects £490 11s. The death of Mary A Tiley, aged 75, was registered 1935/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1935: TILEY Mary Ann of 20 Dorset-street Bath widow died 30 October 1935 Probate Bristol 27 November to Edith Kate Cannings (wife of James Cannings) Alice Mary Thresher (wife of Alfred Henry James Thresher) and the said Alfred Henry James Thresher commerical clerk. Effects £676 6s. 11d.

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RC2 George Vowles (1862-1914) Ellen Vowles (1864-1918) Sydney Wallace Leonard Vowles (1891-1918)

Edging, north: GEORGE VOWLES DIED JUNE 7TH 1914 AGED 52.

Edging, south (on 1 line): ALSO SYDNEY THEIR SON WHO KILLED IN ACTION MARIECOURT FRANCE AUG. 27

1918 AGED 27.

Edging, east: ALSO ELLEN, HIS BELOVED WIFE DIED NOV. 20TH 1918 AGED 54.

Edging. Some lead missing. The marriage of George Vowles to Ellen Leach at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1887/Q4 Bath. The birth of Sidney Wallace Leonard Vowles was registered 1891/Q2 Bath, mmother’s maiden name: Leach. In the 1911 census at 121 Calton Road, Bath: George Vowles, aged 49, police constable, born at Englishcombe (Som), wife Ellen, aged 46, married 24 years 6 children, born at Eynsham (Oxon), and childrenn: Ernest A, aged 22, single, draper’s porter, born at Bath, Arthur W, aged 16, grocer’s apprentice, born at Bath, Alfred V, aged 9, born at Bath, and Kathleen, aged 7, born at Bath.

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The death of George Vowles, aged 52, was registered 1914/Q2 Bath. The death of Ellen Vowles, aged 54, was registered 1918/Q4 Bath.

RC3 Mary Elizabeth Lawrence (1832-1912) Mary Irene Lawrence (1866-1919) Ethel Mary Lawrence (1864-1924)

TBA Cross on 3 plinths. Only a single plinth remains and this is tilted eastwards. The marriage of Neville George Murray Lawrence to Mary Elizabeth Mackenzie was registered 1852/Q2 Bath. The birth of Neville Mackenzie Newton Lawrence was registered 1853/Q4 Stafford. The birth of John Montague Forbes Lawrence was registered 1855/Q2 Stafford. In the 1861 census at Parade, Minehead: Neville G M Lawrence, aged 34, incumbent of Forebridge Stafford MA Oxon, born at St Marylebone (Middx), wife Mary E, aged 30, born in France, children: Neville M N, aged 7, born at Forebridge, and John M F, aged 5, born at Forebridge, and a servant. The birth of Mary I Lawrence was registered 1866/Q3 Stafford. The death of Neville George Murray Neville Lawrence, aged 75, was registered 1901/Q1 Weymouth. Buried at Radipole on 27 Mar 1901. In the 1911 census at 32 Milton Avenue, Wellsway, Bath: Mary Elizabeth Lawrence, aged 80, widow, private means, born at Dinan, France, and children: Ethel Mary, aged 46, single, born at Stafford, and Mary Irene, aged 44, single, daily work as lady help, born at Stafford. The death of Mary E Lawrence, aged 80, was registered 1912/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1913: LAWRENCE Mary Elizabeth of 32 Milton-avenue Wellsway Bath widow died 31 October 1912 Probate Bristol 31 January to Ethel Mary Lawrence spinster. Effects £1114 12s. 9d. The death of Mary I Lawrence, aged 52, was registered 1919/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1919: LAWRENCE Mary Irene of 32 Milton-avenue Wellsway Bath spinster died 12 March 1919 Probate London 25 June to John Alexander Stevenson Millar writer to the signet. Effects £1086 2s.

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The death of Ethel M Lawrence, aged 59, was registered 1924/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1924: LAWRENCE Ethel Mary of 2 Elm-place Wellsway Bath spinster died 31 March 1924 Probate Bristol 25 July to John Alexander Stevenson Millar M.V.O. Effects £2204 5s. 10d.

RC18 William Ash (1814-1879) Betsey Ash (1823-1910) Sarah Ann Ash (1854-1921)

Pitched 4 ways. Delaminated. In the 1871 census at 1 Westgate Buildings, Bath: William Ash, aged 54, porter, born at Newton St Cyres (Devon), wife Betsy, aged 39, born at Shipman (Som), children: Sarah A, aged 16, seamstress, born at Brislington, and Elizabeth A, aged 13, born at Bristol, two grandchildren and a visitor. The death of William Ash, aged 64, was registered 1879/Q1 Bath. In the 1881 census at 1 Westgate Buildings, Bath: Betsy Ash, aged 50, widow, annuitant, born at Shipman (Som), children: Sarah A, aged 25, lace worker, born at Brislington (Som), and Elizabeth A, aged 20, born at Bristol, and a visitor. The death of Betsey Ash, aged 86, was registered 1910/Q2 Bath. The death of Sarah A Ash, aged 66, was registered 1921/Q1 Bath

RC19 Mary Batters (1836-1892) Ellen Batters (1842-1894)

Pitched 4 ways. In the 1891 census at 12 Westmoreland Terrace, Lower Bristol Road, Bath: Mary Batters, aged 58, single, lodging house keeper, born in

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Ireland, Ellen Batters, aged 51, single, sister, lodging house keeper, born in Ireland, and three boarders (two piano repairers and a piano tuner). The death of Mary Batters, aged 55, was registered 1892/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1893: BATTERS Mary of 12 Westmoreland-terrace Lower-Bristol-road Bath spinster died 3 April 1892 Administration Bristol 23 January to Ann Kelly widow Effects £118 6s. 1d. The death of Ellen Batters, aged 52, was registered 1894/Q3 Bath.

RC20 Frederick James Lewis (1884-1933) Frances Kate Lewis (1884-1962)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

FREDERICK JAMES LEWIS DIED 22 NOV 1933

AGED 49 AND HIS LOVING WIFE

FRANCES KATE DIED 26 NOV 1962

AGED 78 SAFE IN GOD’S CARE

Small headstone in black polished granite on a base with an integral vase. The birth of Frederick James Lewis was registered 1884/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bush. The birth of Frances Kate Elsbury was registered 1884/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Tolman. The marriage of Frederick James Lewis to Frances Kate Elsbury at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1910/Q3 Bath. In the 1911 census at 1 Lilian Terrace, Wells: Frederick Jas Lewis, aged 27, taxi cab driver, born at Bath, wife Frances Kate, aged 27, born at Bath, and son William C, aged 9, born at Bath. The death of Frederick J Lewis, aged 49, was registered 1933/Q4 Bath. The death of Frances Kate Lewis, aged 78, was registered 1962/Q4 Bath.

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RC21 Sarah Young (1812-1883) John Holland Young (1812-1888) Mary Ann Young (1857-1890)

JOHN HOLLAND-YOUNG SARAH YOUNG

MARY AMY YOUNG

Slab with a curved uppper surface. The incised inscription is in a recessed area of the upper surface. Edging from another grave is on the slab. The birth of Sarah Winifred Young was registered 1845/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Flower. The birth of John Christopher Young was regstered 1849/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Flower. In the 1861 census at 6 Bath Street, Bath: John H Young, aged 49, smith & gasfitter master employing 2 men & 3 boys, born at Ashwick (Som), wife Sarah, aged 49, born at Ashwick, and children: Sarah W, aged 15, lace worker, born at Bath, and John C, aged 11, born at Bath. The death of Sarah Young, aged 63, was registered 1883/Q3 Bath. The marriage of John Christopher Young to Mary Ann Shield at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1885/Q4 Bath. The death of John Holland Young, aged 76, was registered 1888/Q4 Bath. The death of Mary Ann Young, aged 32, was registered 1890/Q2 Bath. From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 8 May 1890 p5:

May 1, at 1a, Manvers-place, Mary Ann, wife of J. C. Young, aged 32.

RC22 William Edmund Frost (1877-1934) Edith Jane Frost (1882-1946)

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF

WILLIAM EDMUND FROST WHO DIED 10TH APRIL 1934, AGED 54

AND OF

EDITH JANE FROST BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE

Headstone (now flat) and edging.

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WHO DIED 17TH MARCH 1946 AGED 61.

AT REST.

The birth of William Edmund Frost in 1877 was registered 1878/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Baker. The birth of Edith Jane Aust in 1882 was registered 1883/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Parsons. In the 1911 census at 4 Caroline Buildings, Widcombe, Bath: Jesse Frost, aged 58, house painter, born at Bath, wife Charlotte, aged 60, born at Bath, and children: William Edmond, aged 30, single, motor-man tramway, born at Bath, and Beatrice Maud, aged 28, single, coat hand, born at Bath. The marriage of William Edward (!) Frost to Edith Jane Aust at St Peter’s, Twerton was registered 1925/Q4 Bath. The death of William E Frost, aged 54, was registered 1934/Q2 Bath. The death of Edith J Frost, aged 63, was registered 1946/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1946: FROST Edith Jane of 6 Stuart-place Bath widow died 17 March 1946 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Administration London 4 October to Edward William Aust chief police inspector. Effects £924 4s. 1d.

RC23 John Welch (1811-1883)

In Affectionate Remembrance of

JOHN WELCH WHO DIED DECEMBER 13TH 1883,

AGED 72 YEARS.

“COME UNTO ME ALL YE THAT ARE WEARY AND HEAVY

LADEN AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST.” Tall headstone with a rounded top. The death of John Welch, aged 72, was registered 1883/Q4 Bath. From the Bath Chronicle of Thu 20 Dec 1883 p3:

Dec. 11, at Twerton-on-Avon, Bath, John Welch, aged 72. (There is a mismatch in dates.)

RC25 Elizabeth Stennard (1831-1892) Mary Williams (1845-1895) Thomas Stennard (1825-1900)

In Loving Remembrance of

ELIZABETH STENNARD, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE

ON MAY 2: 1892 AGED 60 YEARS. ALSO HER SISTER MARY WILLIAMS

Tall headstone and edging. Leaning southwards. Mason’s mark:

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Alice Stennard (1866-1928)

WHO DIED APRIL 9: 1895, AGED 49 YEARS.

ALSO OF THOMAS STENNARD BELOVED HUSBAND OF ELIZABETH STENNARD

WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 24: 1900, AGED 74 YEARS.

ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALICE STENNARD

BELOVED DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO PASSED AWAY SEPT. 2: 1928,

AGED 63 YEARS. WORTHY OF EVERLASTING REMEMBRANCE.

In band at the top of the headstone:

“BLESSED ARE THOSE WHICH DIED IN THE LORD.”

R.C.25. In the 1891 census at 10 Lansdown View, Bath: Thomas Stennard, aged 67, quarry labourer, born at Bath, deaf, wife Elizabeth, aged 60, born at Minehead (Som), and children: William, aged 21, single, house painter, born at Bath, and Frederick, aged 16, stone carver, born at Bath. In the 1891 census at 8 Henry Street, Bath: Mary William, aged 47, single, nurse, born at Minehead (Som). The death of Elizabeth Stennard, aged 60, was registered 1892/Q2 Bath. The death of Mary Williams, aged 49, was registered 1895/Q2 Bath. The death of Thomas Stennard, aged 74, was registered 1900/Q2 Bath. The deathof Alice Stennard, aged 63, was registered 1928/Q3 Nath. From the National Probate Calendar 1928: STENNARD Alice of Goldney House The Avenue Combe Down near Bath spinster died 3 September 1928 Administration (with Will) Bristol 11 December to Thomas Stennard building contractor. Effects £426 7s. 7d.

RC26 Sarah Marks (1841-1893) James Marks (1831-1900)

[THE BE]LOVED WIFE OF

[JA]MES MARKS WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 15TH 1893.

AGED 52

Also

JAMES [MARKS] HUSBAND [OF THE ABOVE]

Tall headstone and edging. The top quarter and the lower half of the headstone are delaminated. The marriage of James Marks to Sarah Fielding at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1864/Q1 Bath. The birth of Milly Marks was registered 1880/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Fielding.

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In the 1891 census at Entry Hill Cottage, Bath: James Marks, aged 59, carpenter, born at Broughton Gifford (Wilts), wife Sarah, aged 50, born at Bath, and children: Kate, aged 26, dressmaker, born at Bath, Emma, aged 23, dressmaker, born at Bath, Annie, aged 20, dressmaker, born at Bath, William, aged 18, carpenter’s apprentice, born at Bath, James, aged 12, born at Bath, and Millie, aged 10, born at Bath. The death of Sarah Marks, aged 52, was registered 1883/Q3 Bath. The death of James Marks, aged 68, was registered 1900/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1900: MARKS James of Entry Hill-cottage Bath died 18 June 1900 Probate London 16 August to William Marks carpenter Effects £543 2s. 2d. Resworn December 1900 £479 10s. 2d.

RC32 Charles Alfred Harrison (1847-1925) Margaret Harrison (1850-1933) Evelyn Kate Harrison (1877-1960)

Edging, south: ALSO OF MARGARET, HIS WIDOW, WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 19TH 1933, AGED 82.

Edging, west: UNTIL THE DAY BREAKS.

Plaque:

IN LOVING MEMORY OF THEIR DAUGHTER

EVELYN KATE HARRISON WHO PASSED AWAY MAR. 20 1960

Edging and a small oblong plaque. Mason’s mark: TURVEY & PERRIN. The eastern side is displaced. The northern side has fallen down. The birth of Evelyn Kate Harrison was registered 1877/Q2 Kingston S. In the 1911 census at Myrtle Villa, Oldfield Park, Bath: Charles Alfred Harrison, aged 63, retired brewer, born at Paddington, London, wife Margaret, aged 60, married 36 years 1 child, born at Send (Surrey), daughter Evelyn Kate, aged 34, single, born at Winbeldon (Surrey), and a servant. The death of Charles A Harrison, aged 77, was registred 1925/Q1 Bath. The death of Margaret Harrison, aged 82, was registered 1933/Q1 Bath. The death of Evelyn K Harrison, aged 84, was registered 1960/Q1 Warminster.

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RC33 Eliza Batt (1844-1908) John Batt (1843-1924)

West: In Loving Memory of

ELIZA THE BELOVED WIFE OF

JOHN BATT. WHO PEACEFULLY FELL ASLEEP SEPT 20TH 1908, AGED 64 YEARS.

“FOR EVER WITH THE LORD.”

North:

.... .. JOHN BATT

WHO DIED JUNE 22ND 1924, AGED 81.

“THY WILL BE DONE.”

Cross on 3 plinths and edging. The birth of John Batt was registered 1843/Q1 Kingsclere. Baptised on 26 Mar 1843 at Kngsclere (Hants): John, son of Jeremiah & Eliza Batt. The birth of Alice Mary Batt was registered 1870/Q2 Wells. The marriage of John Batt to Eliza Boyer was registered 1869/Q2 Wells. In the 1881 census at Chewton Mendip: John Batt, aged 38, estate bailiff carpenter builder employing 6 men & 2 boys, born at Kingsclere (Hants), wife Eliza, aged 37, born at Wookey Hole (Som), and children: Alice M, aged 10, born at Chewton Mendip, Eliza M, aged 9, born at Chewton Mendip, Frederick W, aged 8, born at Chewton Mendip, and Elvina May, aged 1, born at Chewton Mendip. The marriage of Alice Mary Batt to William John Carlyon was registered 1895/Q2 Wells. The death of Eliza Batt, aged 64, was registered 1908/Q3 Bath. In the 1911 census at St Marie, Oldfield Park, Bath: John Batt, aged 68, widower, retired land agent, born at Kingsclere (Hants), a housekeeper and a servant. The death of John Batt, aged 81, was registered 1924/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1924: BATT John of St. Marie 70 Lower Oldfield Park Bath died 22 June 1944 Probate London 9 August to Alice Mary Carlyon widow and Edward Lorimer Wilson solicitor. Effects £6527 1s. 6d.

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RC35 James Titley (1809-1887) Emma Maria Titley (1841-1899) Theodore William Isaac Titley (1870-1901) James Isaac Titley (1837-1912) Florence Ellen Titley (1873-1948) Ellen Titley (1836-1913)

South: IN LOVING MEMORY OF

JAMES TITLEY WHO DIED NOVR 11TH 1887, AGED 78 YEARS.

BECAUSE I LIVE YE SHALL LIVE ALSO

EMMA MARIA TITLEY, DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE, DEPARTED THIS LIFE AUGUST 16TH ____

North:

ALSO OF WILLIAM TITLEY ..............................MAY 8TH 1901. AGED 30.

......................... ALSO OF JAMES ISAAC TITLEY

WHO ENTERED INTO REST NOV. 20TH 1912, AGED 75. “FOR EVER WITH THE LORD.”

ALSO OF FLORENCE ELLEN TITLEY CALLED HOME MAY 16TH 1948

“IN THY PRESENCE IS FULNESS OF JOY.”

East:

IN LOVING

MEMORY OF ELLEN

WIDOW OF J. TITLEY WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS

DECEMBER 10. 1913, AGED 77 YEARS.

BEHOLD I COME QUICKLY.

West: ALSO

THE ASHES OF EVA ELIZABETH

WIFE OF ARTHUR BEWSEY TITLEY,

WHO PASSED AWAY NOV 15TH 1941 “UNTIL THE DAY BREAK AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY.”

Double-width plot. Pitched 4 ways in pink, polished granite on a stone slab, edging and green gravel. The birth of James Isaac Titley was registered 1837/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Elsbury. The birth of Emma Maria Titley was registered 1841/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Elsbury. The marriage of James Isaac Titley to Ellen Clarke was registered 1868/Q3 Bath. The birth of Theodore William Isaac Titley in 1870 was registered 1871/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Clarke. The birth of Florence Ellen Titley in 1873 was registered 1874/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Clarke. In the 1881 census at Melrose, Wells Road, Bath: James Titley, aged 71, retired draper, born at Bath, wife Amelia, aged 73, born at Strand, London, children: Emma M, aged 40, unmarried, born at Bath, and Clara A, aged 30, artist in painting, born at Bath, and two servants. The death of Emma Maria Titley, aged 58, was registered 1899/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1899: TITLEY Emma Maria of 1 Queen-villas Oldfield-park Bath spinster died 16 August 1899 Probate Bristol 27 October to James Isaac Titley tailor Effects £6713 6s. The death of Theodore William I Titley, aged 30, was registered 1901/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1901: TITLEY William Theodore of 6 Sydney-buildings Bath merchant-tailor died 8 May 1901 Administration Bristol 20 June to James Isaac Titley merchant-tailor Effects £1431 4s. 3d. In the 1911 census at 14 Pulteney Gardens, Bath: James Isaac Titley,

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aged 73, retired dealer in tailoring, born at St James, Bath, wife Ellen, aged 75, married 42 years 5 children of which 4 then living, born at Walcot, Bath, a niece, a servant and a visitor. The death of James I Titley, aged 75, was registered 1912/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1912: TITLEY James Isaac of Brindley Villa 14 Pulteney-gardens Bath died 20 November 1912 Probate London 13 December to Ellen Titley widow and John Ryland Huntley provision merchant. Effects £20002 18s. 3d. The death of Florence E Titley, aged 74, was registered 1948/Q2 Bathavon. From the National Probate Calendar 1948: TITLEY Florence Ellen of 3 Bloomfield-place Bath spinster died 16 May 1948 at St. Teresas Hospital Corston Somersetshire Probate Bristol 21 July to Florence Maria Manchip spinster and William Paul Chesterman and Philip George Chetserman solicitors. Effects £11823 13s. 2d.

RC36 Alfred Uriah Allen (1833-1898) Clara Allen (1829-1919) Emily Mary Allen (1860-1948)

North: SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF ALFRED U. ALLEN WHO DIED MARCH 24TH 1898, AGED 64 YEARS.

“UNTIL THE DAY BREAK.”

ALSO OF CLARA, WIDOW OF ALFRED U. ALLEN WHO DIED DEC. 19TH 1919. AGED 90 YEARS.

AT REST.

South: IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMILY MARY ALLEN,

WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 29TH 1948, AGED 88.

“AT HOME WITH THE LORD.”

Pitched 4 ways. Baptised on 16 Aug 1833 at the Independent Church of Christ, Cambridge: Alfred Uriah, son of Charles & Sarah Allen. The marriage of Alfred Uriah Allen to Clara Bentall was registered 1859/Q2 Bishop’s Stortford. The birth of Emily Mary Allen was registered 1860/Q2 Chesterton. The death of Alfred Uriah Allen, aged 64, was registered 1898/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1898: ALLEN Alfred Uriah of 1 Cambridge-place Bath gentleman died 24 March 1898 Probate Bristol 2 May to Clara Allen widow and Emily Mary Allen spinster Efefcts £3821 11s. 1d. In the 1911 census at 1 Cambridge Place, Bath: Clara Allen, aged 83, widow, private means, born at Blackmore (Essex), daughter Emily Mary, aged 50, single, born at Histon, Cambridge, Harriet Benthall,

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aged 81, single, sister, born at Blackmore, and a servant. The death of Clara Allen, aged 90, was registered 1919/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1920: ALLEN Clara of 1 Cambridge-place Widcombe Hill Bath widow died 19 December 1919 Probate London 25 March to Emily Mary Allen spinster. Effects £174 3s. The death of Emily M Allen, aged 87, was registered 1948/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1948: ALLEN Emily Mary of 1 Cambridge-place Bath spinster died 29 July 1948 at Oldfield Nursing Home 96 Wells-road Bath Probate Bristol 17 Sepetmber to William Rhodes Lewis solicitor and Edith Fordham spinster. Effects £4065 14s. 7d.

RC37 Francis John Smith (1866-1933) Ida Emily Smith (1866-1965)

North: TBA

South: IDA EMILY SMITH DIED DEC. 22ND 1965. AGED 99.

Edging (displaced). The birth of Francis John Smith was registered 1866/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Rowland. The birth of Ida Emily Davis was registered 1866/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Whidden. The marriage of Francis John Smith to Ida Emily Davis was registered 1889/Q2 Bath. In the 1911 census at 9 Arlington Road, Oldfield Park, Bath: Francis John Smith, aged 44, wine spirit & beer cellarman for the Palace Theatre, born at Bath, wife Ida Emily, aged 44, married 22 years 6 children of which 4 then living, born at Bath, and children: Kathleen Irene, aged 18, cloak room attendant at skating rink, born at Bath, Horace Bennett, aged 12, born at Bath, and Gwendoline Mary, aged 5, born at Bath. The death of Francis J Smith, aged 66, was registered 1933/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1933: SMITH Francis John of 9 Arlington-road Oldfield Park Bath died 14 January 1933 Probate Bristol 25 February to Gilbert Victor Westlake accountant. Effects £479 17s. 10d.

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RC39 Alfred Griffin (1864-1928) Elizabeth Griffin (1865-1953)

Edging, north (on 1 line): Sacred to the Memory of ALFRED GRIFFIN WHO PASSED AWAY FEB. 20TH 1928.

AGED 63.

Edging, south (on 1 line): Also of ELIZABETH, WIDOW OF ALFRED GRIFFIN, WHO DIED 6TH JANUARY 1953,

AGED 88.

Edging. The birth of Alfred Griffin was registered 1864/Q2 Bedminster. Baptised on 19 Jun 1864 at Long Ashton (Som): Alfred, son of William & Sophia Griffin. The birth of Elizabeth North was registered 1865/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bishop. The marriage of Alfred Griffin to Elizabeth North at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1887/Q2 Bath. In the 1911 census at 30 Second Avenue, Bath: Alfred Griffin, aged 46, relief signalman for GW Rly, born at Long Ashton (Som), wife Elizabeth, aged 45, married 23 years 2 children, born at Bath, son Edgar Charles, aged 15, born at Bristol, and a boarder. The death of Alfred Griffin, aged 63, was registered 1928/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1930: GRIFFIN Alfred of 30 Second-avnue Oldfield Park Bath died 26 February 1928 Administration (with Will) Bristol 5 February to Elizabeth Griffin widow. Effects £543 10s. The death of Elizabeth Griffin, aged 88, was registered 1953/Q1 Bath.

RC41 Thomas Harris Patrick (1866-1933) Elizabeth Louisa Patrick (1868-1936)

Edging, north: IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOMAS H. PATRICK, WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 24TH 1933, AGED 66.

Edging, south:

ALSO OF LIL HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO FELL ASLEEP ON THE 12TH MAY 1936, AGED 67.

Edging (displaced at the eastern end) and a freestanding vase. The birth of Elizabeth Louisa Bull was registered 1868/Q4 Bath,

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mother’s maiden name: Williams. The marriage of Thomas Harris Patrick to Elizabeth Louisa Bull was registered 1890/Q1 Bath. The birth of Elizabeth May Patrick was registered 1899/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bull. In the 1911 census at 25 Maybrick Road, Twerton: Thomas Patrick, aged 44, postman (town), born at Bath, wife Elizabeth, aged 42, married 21 years 2 children of which 1 then living, born at Bath, and daughter May, aged 11, born at Bath. The death of Thomas H Patrick, aged 66, was registered 1933/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1934: PATRICK Thomas Harris of 3 Oldfield-lane Bath died 24 May 1933 Administration Bristol 4 May to Elizabeth Louisa Patrick widow. Effects £470 12s. 10d. The death of Elizabeth L Patrick, aged 67, was registered 1936/Q2 Bath.

RC42 Fannie Blanchard Rawlings (1879-1926)

In loving memory of

MY DEARLY BELOVED WIFE, FANNIE BLANCHARD RAWLINGS

WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY 4TH 1926 AGED 47.

“THY WILL BE DONE.”

Headstone (now flat), edging and a freestanding vase. The birth of Fanny Blanchard Mearing was registered 1879/Q2 Reading. The marriage of Henry Rawlings to Fanny Blanchard Mearing was regsitered 1900/Q3 Reading. In the 1911 census at 12 Second Avenue, Oldfield Park, Bath: Henry Rawlings, aged 37, cabinet maker – own account, born at Bath, wife Fannie, aged 31, married 10 years 1 child, born at Reading, and son Albert, aged 9, born at Bath. The death of Fannie B Rawlings, aged 47, was registered 1926/Q3 Axbridge. From The Bath Chronicle and Herald of Sat 10 Jul 1926 p19: RAWLINGS.—July 4th at Cliffansly Nursing Home Weston-Super-Mare,

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Fannie Blanchard Rawlings, the dearly loved wife of Henry Rawlings, of 12, Second Avenue, Oldfield Park, Bath, aged 47.

RC43 John Chelson Tooke Cock (1834-1909) Elizabeth Cock (1829-1918) Harriett Elizabeth Cock (1867-1938)

IN Loving Memory of

OUR DEAR FATHER

JOHN·CHELSON·TOOKE·COCK WHO

DIED SUDDENLY NOVEMBER 26TH 1909, AGED 75 YEARS.

A DEVOTED HUSBAND AND FATHER.

Also of

ELIZABETH WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO

DIED JANUARY 22ND 1918, AGED 88 YEARS.

“AND THEY SHALL WALK WITH ME IN WHITE.”

REV. 11.4

Also of HARRIETT ELIZABETH DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE

DIED AT ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA. MARCH 22ND 1938 AGED 70 YEARS

Tall headstone and edging. The birth of Harriet Elizabeth Cock was registered 1868/Q2 Bedminster. In the 1881 at 35 William Street, Bedminster: John Cox, aged 45, lathrender, born at Egloshayle (Cornwall), wife Elizabeth, aged 52, born at Dean Prior (Devon), and three children. In the 1891 census at 9 Shaftesbury Road, Bath: John Cox, aged 55, lathrender, born at Egleshayle (Cornwall), wife Elizabeth, aged 60, born at Dean Prior (Devon), and children: Charles H, aged 25, single, timber merchant, born at Bedminster, and Alice A, aged 19, dressmaker, born at Bedminster. The marriage of William Henry Howe to Alice Annie Cox at Percy Congregational Church, Bath was registered 1901/Q3 Bath. The death of John Shilston T Cock, aged 74, was registered 1909/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1910: COX John Chelson Tuke of 9 Shaftesbury-road Bath lath render died 26 November 1909 at Avon Wharf Lower Bristol-road Bath Probate Bristol 11 March to Elizabeth Cox widow. Effects £247 6s. The Bath Chronicle of Thu 2 Dec 1909 p7 carried a report of the inquest. In the 1911 census at 287 George Road, Erdington, Birmingham: Henry Howe, aged 40, commercial traveller (starch), born at Bristol, wife Alice Annie, aged 39, married 9 years 3 children, born at Bristol, three daughters, Elizabeth Cox (sic), aged 81 widow, mother-in-law, married 49 years 6 children of which 4 then living, born at Dean Prior (Devon), and Harriet Elizabeth Cocks, aged 43, single, sister-in-law,

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dressmaker, born at Bristol. The death of Harriet E Cock, aged 70, was registered 1938/Q1 Hastings. From the National Probate Calendar 1938: COCK Harriet Elizabeth of 37 Carisbrooke-road St. Leonards-on-Sea spinster died 27 Macrh 1938 Probate Lewes 25 April to William Howe commercial traveller and Sidney George Smith solicitors clerk. Effects £2028 3s. 8d.

RC44 Joseph Harding (1837-1912) Amelia Harding (1840-1922) Hannah Elizabeth Summers (1852-1932)

In Loving Memory

_ of _ JOSEPH HARDING

FOR 51 YEARS A MINISTER OF THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH WHO DIED AUGUST 26TH 1912,

AGED 75 YEARS.

HE WAS STEDFAST, UNMOVEABLE, ALWAYS ABOUNDING IN THE WORK OF THE LORD: KNOWING HIS LABOUR WAS NOT IN VAIN IN THE LORD.

Also

AMELIA WIDOW OF THE ABOVE

WHO PASSED BEYOND JULY 21ST 1922, AGED 81 YEARS.

RE-UNITED AND AT REST.

Also

HANNAH E. SUMMERS WHO DIED SEPTEMBER 25TH 1932

AGED 80 YEARS.

Tall headstone and edging. The birthof Amelia Summers was registered 1840/Q4 Thornbury. The birth of Hannah Elizabeth Summers was registered 1852/Q1 Thornbury. The marriage of Joseph Harding to Amelia Summers was registered 1865/Q4 Chipping S. In the 1891 census at 21 Walcot Street, Bath: Raymond H Collins, aged 53, married, refreshment house keeper, bonr at Ozleworth (Glos), Hannah Summers, aged 38, single, sister-in-law, housekeeper, born at Berkeley (Glos), and Emma Collins, aged 19, single, waitress, born at Gloucester. In the 1911 census at 33 Faulkland Road, Bath: Joseph Harding, aged 73, retired Primitive Methodist minister, born at Melksham (Wilts), wife Amelia, aged 70, married 45 years 2 children, born at Berkeley (Glos), and son Thomas, aged 32, single, collector of accounts electricity depot for Borough Council, born at Radstock (Som). The death of John Harding, aged 74, was registered 1912/Q3 Bath. The death of Amelia Harding, aged 81, was registered 1922/Q3 Bath. The death of Hannah E Summers, aged 80, was registered 1932/Q3 Long Ashton. From the National Probate Calendar 1933: SUMMERS Hannah Elizabeth of 2 Ferndale Villas Horsecastle Yatton

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Sommersetshire spinster died 25 September 1932 Probate Oxford 19 July to Thomas Harding secretary. Effects £27 3s. 1d.

RC45 Mary Jane Pollinger (1856-1914) Louisa Pollinger (1854-1914) Edward Henry Pollinger (1860-1936)

Edging, north: IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARY POLLINGER ..................

Edging, south:

TBA

Edging (displaced). In the 1891 census as a lodger at Willow Cottage, Clarendon Road, Bath: Henry Edward Pollinger, aged 31, single, mason’s labourer, born at Bath. The marriage of Henry Edward Pollinger to Mary Jane Shearn was registered 1891/Q4 Bath. In the 1901 census at Beechen Cliff Villa, Wells Road, Bath: Louisa Pollinger, aged 42, single, cook (domestic), born at Bath. In the 1911 census at Providence Cottage, Widcombe Hill, Bath: Henry Edward Pollinger, aged 51, free stone mason, born at Bath, wife Mary Jane, aged 54, married 19 years 1 child, born at Bath, and a lodger. The death of Mary Jane Pollinger, aged 57, was registered 1917/Q1 Bath. The death of Louisa Pollinger, aged 59, was registered 1914/Q2 Bath. The death of Edward H Pollinger, aged 76, was registered 1936/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1936: POLLINGER Henry Edward of Providence Cottage Clarendon-road Widcombe Hill Bath died 29 October 1936 at Frome-road House Infirmary Bath Administration Bristol 24 November to Elizabeth Trubody widow. Effects £321 7s. 9d.

RC46 Lester Redvers Hopkins (1911-1915) Leah Elizabeth Lester (1844-1923) Samuel Lester (1848-

Headstone: IN

Loving Memory of LESTER REDVERS ONLY CHILD OF

ALBERT AND LEAH HOPKINS, DIED DEC. 8. 1915,

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1933) Albert Hopkins (1874-1953) Leah Elizabeth Hopkins (1877-1963)

AGED 4½ YEARS.

“CALLED HOME.”

ALSO OF

LEAH THE BELOVED WIFE OF

SAMUEL LESTER WHO DIED MAY 13. 1923,

AGED 78.

AND OF

SAMUEL LESTER DIED NOV. 12. 1933,

AGED 85.

Plaque: ALSO

ALBERT HOPKINS DIED AUG. 29TH 1953

AND LEAH HOPKINS

DIED MARCH 3RD 1963

Tall headstone, edging and a plaque. The 1980s survey indicates that the grave also had memorials to Charles Edward Lester (1887-1914) and Albert William Lester (1891-1916), both killed in the 1914-18 war. The birth of Leah Elizabeth Lester was registered 1877/Q3 Aston. In the 1911 census at Pickwick Cottage, Upper Swainswick near Bath: Albert Hopkins, aged 36, groom gardener (domestic), born at Hinton (Glos), and wife Leah Elizabeth, aged 33, married 1 year 1 child none then living, born at Birmingham. In the 1911 census at 15 Westmoreland Street, Bath: Samuel Lester, aged 62, railway wagon repairer for coal merchant, born at Long Marston (Glos), and wife Leah Elizabeth, aged 65, married 40 years 6 children of which 5 then living, born at Long Marston. The birth of Lester R Hopkins was registered 1911/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Lester. The death of Leah Lester, aged 78, was registered 1923/Q2 Bath. The death of Samuel Lester, aged 85, was registered 1933/Q4 Leicester. From the National Probate Calendar 1933: LESTER Samuel of 97 Berners-street Leicester died 12 November 1933 Probate Leicester 11 December to Leah Elizabeth Hopkins (wife of Albert Hopkins). Effects £367 2s. 3d. The death of Albert Hopkins, aged 79, was registered 1953/Q3 Bath. The death of Leah E Hopkins, aged 85, was registered 1963/Q1 Bath.

RC47 Bessie Stamp (1865-1916) Rosalie Harriet Stamp (1867-1932) Edward John Stamp (1861-1939)

In Loving Memory _ of _

BESSIE STAMP, WHO FELL ASLEEP SEPTEMBER 19TH 1916,

AGED 51 YEARS. “JESUS ONLY.”

Also ROSALIE H. STAMP,

WHO FELL ASLEEP DECEMBER 21ST 1932, AGED 65 YEARS.

“GOD IS LOVE.”

Tall headstone and edging. The births Edward John Stamp and Agnes Catherine Stamp were registered 1861/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Weaver. The birth of Bessy Chivers was registered 1865/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Swansborough.

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And of EDWARD JOHN STAMP

WHO FELL ASLEEP AUGUST 1ST 1939, AGED 77 YEARS.

“JESUS LIVES.”

The birth of Rosalie Harriet Carter was registered 1867/Q3 Frome. The marriage of Edward John Stamp to Bessie Chivers was registered 1888/Q2 Bath. In the 1911 census at 32 Shakespeare Avenue, Bath: Edward John Stamp, aged 49, mason, born at Dunkerton (Som), wife Bessie, aged 45, married 22 years 2 children, born at Dunkerton, and children: Charles Haddon W, aged 18, grocer’s assistant, born at Dunkerton, and Gertrude May, aged 13, born at Dunkerton. The death of Bessie Stamp, aged 51, was registered 1916/Q3 Bath. The marriage of Edward John Stamp to Rosalie Harriet Carter was registered 1922/Q3 Bath. The death of Rosalie H Stamp, aged 65, was registered 1932/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1933: STAMP Rosalie Harriet of 32 Shakespeare-avenue Wellsway Bath (wife of Edward John Stamp) died 21 December 1932 Probate Bristol 17 January to the said Edward John Stamp retired builder’s foreman and Ernest Edward Carter farmer. Effects £649 9s. 9d. The death of Edward J Stamp, aged 77, was registered 1939/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1939: STAMP Edward John of 32 Shakespeare-avenue Bath died 1 August 1939 Probate Bristol 11 September to Gertrude May Hobbs (wife of Alexander Victor Hobs) and Sarah Beatrice Billett (wife of Isaac Charles Billett). Effects £2274 2s. 10d.

RC51 Amelia Hannah Tylee (1857-1927) Francis Joseph Tylee (1856-1933)

Edging, north: In affectionate remembrance of AMELIA THE DEVOTED WIFE OF FRANCIS J. TYLEE

WHO ENTERED INTO REST NOV. 11TH 1927, AGED 70 YEARS.

Plaque: IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRANCIS JOSEPH TYLEE

WHO FELL ASLEEP JANUARY 28TH 1933

AGED 76. AN UPRIGHT MAN WHO LOVED GOD AND HIS NEIGHBOURS.

Vase: IN LOVING

MEMORY OF

Edging, a plaque in the form of a scroll and a freestanding vase. The birth of Francis Joseph Tylee was registered 1856/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Akerman. The marriage of Francis Joseph Tylee to Hannah Amelia Cottell at St

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In the 1911 census at 107 Wellswway, Bath: Francis J Tylee, aged 55, commercial clerk, born at Bath, and wife Amelia H, aged 54, married 30 years 4 children, born at Bath. The death of Amelia H Tylee, aged 70, was registered 1927/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1927: TYLEE Amelia Hannah of 107 Wellsway Bath (wife of Francis Joseph Tylee) died 11 November 1927 Administration Bristol 12 December to the said Francis Joseph Tylee miller’s cashier. Effects £987 3s. 3d. The marriage of Francis J Tylee to Emilie Chivers was registered 1929/Q3 Clutton. The death of Francis J Tylee, aged 76, was registered 1933/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1933: TYLEE Francis Joseph of 47 Wellsway Bath died 28 January 1933 Administration Bristol 23 October to Emilie Tylee widow and Frank Bertram Whittaker insurance official. Effects £3369 3s. 10d.

RC53 Eliza Smith (1877-1951) Ralph Smith (1878-1937)

Edging, south: IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEVOTED MOTHER ELIZA SMITH

FELL ASLEEP 13TH JULY 1951 AGED 74.

Edging, north: ALSO OF OUR DEAR FATHER RALPH SMITH

DIED 16TH APRIL 1937, AGED 57.

Edging, east: RESTING.

Edging, green chippings and a freestanding vase. The birth of Elizabeth Watts was registered 1877/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Davis. The birth of Ralph Smith in 1878 was registered 1879/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Gray. The marriage of Ralph Smith to Eliza Watts at Englishcombe church was registered 1901/Q3 Bath. In the 1911 census 1 Devon Cottages, Rush Hill, Bath: Ralph Smith, aged 31, stone mason’s laborer, born at Twerton, wife Eliza, aged 34, married 10 years 5 children, laundress, born at Twerton, and five children. The death of Ralph Smith, aged 58, was registered 1937/Q2 Bath.

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RD1 Florence Millard (1910-1918) Arthur Charles Millard (1881-1955) Ernest George Millard (1913-1965) Doris Kathleen Millard (1914-2004)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF FLORENCE MILLARD

27th DEC 1918 AGED 8 YEARS

ARTHUR CHARLES MILLARD 18th JULY 1955 AGED 74 YEARS

ERNEST GEORGE MILLARD 7th JAN. 1965

AGED 51 YEARS DORIS KATHLEEN MILLARD

(née BRYANT) 24th FEB. 2004 AGED 89 YEARS

RE-UNITED R . I . P

Headstone on a base with an integral vase on the right-hand side. Dark polished granite with gold lettering. The birth of Florence Edith Mary Millard was registered 1910/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Shaw. In the 1911 census at 9 Petersburgh Place, Widcombe, Bath: Arthur Chas Millard, aged 26, insurnace agent – Pearl Insurance Company, born at Swindon, wife Edith Martha, aged 21, married 1 year 1 child, born at Bath, and daughter Florence Edith Mary, aged 11 months, born at Bath. The death of Florence E M Milard, aged 10, was registered 1918/Q4 Bath. The birth of Ernest G Millard was registered 1913/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Shaw. The birth of Doris K Bryant was registered 1914/Q1 Frome, mother’s maiden name: Langford. The marriage of Ernest George Millard to Doris Kathleen Bryant was registered 1938/Q4 Bath.

RD2 John Prynn Lippiatt (1842-1914) Elizabeth Lippiatt (1839-1915) Elizabeth Mason (1845-1921)

In Loving Memory _ of _

JOHN PRYNN LIPPIATT DIED AUGUST 9TH 1914

AGED 72.

PEACE, PERFECT PEACE.

Also ELIZABETH

WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED AUGUST 24TH 1915

AGED 76.

Tall headstone and edging. The marriage of John Prynn Lippiatt to Elizabeth Curtis at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1872/Q2 Bath.

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“AT REST.”

Also ELIZABETH MASON

SISTER OF JOHN PRYNN LIPPIATT DIED OCT. 23RD 1921.

AGED 76.

“THY WILL BE DONE.”

In the 1911 census at 7 Widcombe Parade, Bath: John Prynn Lippiatt, aged 69, fruiterer greengrocer & florist – own account, born at Wellow (Som), wife Elizabeth, aged 71, married 39 years 1 child, assisting in the business, born at Hurstbourne Tarrant (Hants), daughter Alice Elizabeth, aged 38, single, assisting in the business, born at Bath, and Elizabeth Mason, aged 65, widow, sister, private means, born at Wellow. The death of John P Lippiatt, aged 72, was registered 1914/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1914: LIPPIATT John Prynn of 7 Widcombe Parade Bath died 9 August 1915 Probate London 11 September to Elizabeth Lippiatt widow. Effects £983 1s. 11d. The death of Elizabeth Lippiatt, aged 76, was registered 1915/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1915: LIPPIATT Elizabeth of 7 Widcombe Parade Bath widow died 24 August 1915 Probate London 7 October to Alice Elizabeth Lipppiatt spinster. Effects £989 17s. 2d.

RD4 Nellie Davis (1891-1905) Thomas Davis (1851-1920) Elizabeth Davis (1852-1948)

Edging, south: TBA

Edging, north:

IN MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND THOMAS DAVIS WHO DIED OCT. 5TH 1920

Edging, east: ALSO OF ELIZABETH DAVIS

WHO DIED 23RD JULY 1948 AGED 98.

Edging (partly displaced). The marriage of Thomas Davis to Elizabeth Johnson at St Paul’s, Bath was registered 1874/Q3 Bath. The birth of Thomas Davis was registered 1876/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Johnson. The birth of Henry Isaac Davis was registered 1887/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Johnson. In the 1891 census at 43 Avon Street, Bath: Thomas Davis, aged 39, general labourer, born at Bath, wife Elizabeth, aged 40, born at Bath, and children: Thomas, aged 14, errand boy, born at Bath, William, aged 13, born at Bath, Elizabeth, aged 11, born at Bath, Arthur, aged 4, born at Bath, Henry, aged 3, born at Bath, and Kate, aged 2, born at Bath. The birth of Eleanor Mary Davis was registered 1891/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Johnson.

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The birth of Jessie Mary Anne Davis was registered 1895/Q Bath, mother’s maiden name: Johnson. The death of Nellie Davis, aged 13, was registered 1905/Q1 Bath. In the 1911 census at 4 Lyncombe Place, Widcombe, Bath: James Davis, aged 59, general labourer unemployed, born at Bath, wife Elizabeth, aged 60, married 38 years 13 children of which 7 then living, born at Bath, daughter Jessie, aged 15, dressmaking apprentice, born at Bath, and three boarders. The death of Thomas Davis, aged 69, was registered 1920/Q4 Bath. The death of Elizabeth Davis, aged 96, was registered 1948/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1948: DAVIS Elizabeth of 4 Lyncombe-place Bath widow died 23 July 1948 Probate BBristol 23 August to Jessie Marion Walter widow. Effects £658 18s. 6d.

RD17 Dorothea Mafalda Klee (1902-1910)

According to the survey carried out in the 1980s there was a memorial here. The birth of Dorothea Mafalda Klee was registered 1902/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Short. The death of Dorothea Mafalada Klee, aged 7, was registered 1910/Q2 Melksham. In the 1911 census at 27 Lower Bristol Road, Bath: Jacob Klee, aged 46, baker, born in Germany, wife Elenea, aged 45, married 26 years 5 children of which 2 then living, born at Bath, daughter Florence, aged 23, single, born at Bath, Florence Short, aged 16, niece, born at Bath, and a servant. The death of Elenea S Klee, aged 54, was registered 1919/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1920: KLEE Elenea Sarah of 27 Lower Bristol-road Bath (wife of Jacob Klee) died 10 October 1919 Administration Bristol 8 May to Elenea Gibbs (wife of William John Davis Gibbs), Effects £386 12s. 4d. The death of Jacob Klee, aged 79, was registered 1943/Q4 Bath. Buried in Lansdown Cemetery (MI).

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RD19 Jane Williams (1824-1904)

Edging, north: ..........JANE WILLIAMS ....EST 2ND JUNE 1904

Edging. The death of Jane Williams, aged 79, was registered 1904/Q2 Bath.

RD20 Peter James Coates (1818-1890) Mary Ann Coates (1819-1880)

IN LOVING MEMORY

OF PETER JAMES COATES

WHO DIED JUNE 12TH 1890 AGED 71 YEARS.

ALSO OF

MARY ANN COATES WIFE OF THE ABOVE

WHO DIED JANUARY 5TH 1880 AGED 60 YEARS

THY WILL BE DONE.

Tall headstone. On 2 Oct 1847 at Christ Church, Bristol: Peter James Coates, son of James Coates, married Mary Ann Evans, daughter of Francis Evans (registered 1847/Q4 Bristol). The birth of James Peters Coates was registered 1850/Q2 Keynsham, mother’s maiden name: Evans. In the 1871 census at 8 Railway Place, Weston, Bath: Peter J Coates, aged 51, railway plate layer, born at Stanton Prior (Som), wife Mary Ann, aged 51, born at Corston (Som), and children: James, aged 21, unmarried, carpenter, born at Newton St Loe (Som), Martha R, aged 18, ladies maid, born at Newton St Loe, and Herbert W, aged 14, clerk at gas works, born at Newton St Loe. The death of Mary Ann Coates, aged 60, was registered 1880/Q1 Bath. The death of Peter James Coates, aged 71, was registered 1890/Q2 Bath.

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RD22 Sydney Sealey Nash (1853-1877) James Francis Nash (1816-1891) Elizabeth Harriet Sealey North (1839-1898)

Headstone with a pointed top. Leaning eastwards. Completely delaminated. The birth of Sidney Sealey Nash in 1853 was registered 1854/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Sealey. The death of Mary Ann Nash, aged 49, was registered 1860/Q3 Bath. Buried at Walcot Methodist Church. According to the survey in the 1980s the memorial included her name and that she died on 15 Aug 1860. In the 1871 census at 22 Union Passage, Bath: James Nash, aged 55, widower, bookseller & news agent, born at Trowbridge (Wilts), Elizabeth North, aged 31, married, daughter, housekeeper, born at Bath, George C Nash, aged 22, unmarried, son, assistant in shop, born at Bath, Sydney S Nash, 17, son, tailor, born at Bath, deaf & dumb, a servant and Thomas J North, aged 6, grandson, born at Chelsea (Middx). The death of Sydney Nash, aged 21, was registered 1877/Q3 Bath. The death of James Francis Nash, aged 75, was registered 1891/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1891: 12 August. The Will of James Francis Nash late of 22 Union-passage in the City of Bath Newsagent who died 24 July 1891 at 22 Union-passage was proved at Bristol by George Sealey Nash of 7 Stanley-road in the said City Newsagent the Son the sole Executor. Personal Estate £436 6s. 3d. The death of Elizabeth Harriet S North, aged 58, was registered 1898/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1898: NORTH Elizabeth Harriet Sealey of 22 Union-passgae Bath widow died 26 April 1898 at 8 Upper Church-street Bath Probate Bristol 3 June to George Sealey Nash news-agent and stationer Effects £238 10s.

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RD26 Sophia Dobson (1811-1877) William Dobson (1811-1882)

................... DOBSON

............... 29 .. .... .. ALSO

[WILLIAM] DOBSON ................... 1882

AGED 72

Headstone with the top is a trefoil arrangement. The surface is very weathered. In the 1871 census at Fir Cottage, Bathwick, Bath: William Dobson, aged 60, annuitant, born at Gainsborough (Lincs), wife Sophia, aged 58, born at Autingham (Norfolk), and a servant. The death of Sophia Dobson, aged 65, was registered 1877/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1877: 6 July. The Will of Sophia Dobson (Wife of William Dobson) formerly of Brunswick-square in the Town and County of Southampton but late of Bath in the County of Somerset who died 28 April 1877 at Bath was proved at the Principal Registry by the said William Dobson of 18 Featherstone-buildings in the County of Middlesex Gentleman the sole Executor. Probate being granted under certain Limitations. Effects under £600. In the 1881 census at 6 St James Parade, Bath: William Dobson, aged 70, widower, receiver of bank shares, born at Gainsbro (Yorks), and two cousins. The death of William Dobson, agd 71, was registered 1882/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1882: 9 June. The Will of William Dobson formerly of 3 Pierrepoint-place (sic) in the Parish of St. James but late of St. James’-parade both in the City of Bath Gentleman who died 30 April 1882 at St. James’-parade was proved at the Principal Registry by Edward Paull of Park-road Liverpool in the County of Lancaster Flour Dealer the sole Executor. Personal estate £1,988 16s. 9d.

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RD28 Maude Mary Hartnell (1868-1877)

Cross on a tiered plinth. No inscription found. The birth of Maude Mary Hartnell was registered 1868/Q3 Wells. In the 1871 census at Bennett Street, Glastonbury (Som): Frederick Hartnell, aged 26, clerk in railway accountant office, born at Taunton, wife Mary, aged 25, born at Glastonbury, and daughter Maude M, aged 1, born at Glastonbury. The death of Maud Mary Hartnell, aged 8, was registered 1877/Q3 Bath.

RD29 Emma Peach (1832-1897) Lydia Peach (1850-1899) Joseph Peach (1824-1914) George Peach (1855-1929)

Tall headstone and edging. The headstone is flat, face-down. On 11 Nov 1851 at Kennington, Surrey: Jseoph Peach married Emma Gilson (registered 1851/Q4 Lambeth). In the 1861 census at Church Lane, Radstock (Som): Joseph Peach, aged 34, master of National School, born at Pimlico (Middx), wife Emma, aged 29, mistress of National School, born at Clandown (Som), children: William, aged 7, born at Paulton, and George, aged 5, born at Paulton, Sarah Gillson, aged 65, widow, mother-in-law, retired living on rent & interest, born at Charlton (Som), and a servant. In the 1891 census at 10 Westmoreland Terrace, Bath: Joseph Peach, aged 64, clerk & collector, born in London, wife Emma, aged 58, born at Clandown (Som), son Alfred, aged 16, printers assistant, born at Radstock (Som), and a boarder.

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The death of Emma Peach, aged 64, was registered 1897/Q1 Bath. The death of Lydia Peach, aged 48, was registered 1899/Q2 Frome. In the 1911 census at Station House, 28 Wallbridge, Frome: George Peach, aged 55, widower, railway stationmaster for Great Western Rly, born at Paulton (Som), daughter Emma Margaret, aged 21, single, student, born at Bridport (Dorset), and Annie Norton, aged 43, single, sister-in-law, born at Dowlish Wake (Som). The death of Joseph Peach, aged 89, was registered 1914/Q2 Frome. From the National Probate Calendar 1914: PEACH Joseph of Station House Frome Somersetshire retired schoolmaster died 8 May 1914 Probate Wells 30 May to George Peach station master. Effects £241 18s. 4d. The death of George Peach, aged 74, was registered 1929/Q4 Cirencester. From the National Probate Calendar 1930: PEACH George of 4 Coxwell-street Cirencester Gloucestershire died 17 October 1929 Probate Gloucester 18 Jan 1929 to Emma Margaret Peach spinster. Effects £386 4s. 10d.

RD30 Arthur Frederick Alabaster (1879-1880) Alfred William Alabaster (1841-1937) Isabella Catherine Alabaster (1843-1898)

IN MEMORY OF

ARTHUR FREDERICK THE BELOVED SON OF ALFRED WILLIAM AND

ISABELLA CATHERINE ALABASTER WHO DIED APRIL 26: 1880

AGED 4 MONTHS.

· SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS.

Headstone and edging. The birth of Arthur Frederick Alabaster in 1879 was registered 1880/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Rogers. The death of Arthur Frederick Alabaster, aged 0, was registered 1880/Q2 Bath. In the 1881 census at 2 Hayesland Villas, Wells Road, Bath: Alfred W Alabaster, aged 40, commercial .... drapery, born at in London, wife Isabella C, aged 37, born in London, six children (all born at Bath), and a servant. The death of Isabella Catherine Alabaster, aged 55, was registered 1898/Q3 Plymouth.

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The death of Alfred W Alabaster, aged 96, was registered 1937/Q1 Plymouth.

RD31 Frederick Tewkesbury Flagg (1861-1943) Mary Jane Flagg (1861-1947)

Edging, north (on 1 line): IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK TEWKESBURY FLAGG, DIED DEC. 4. 1943,

AGED 82 YEARS.

Edging, south: ALSO HIS WIDOW MARY JANE, DIED OCT. 1. 1947, AGED 86 YEARS.

Edging in pink polished granite. The birth of Frederick Tewkesbury Flagg was regiestered 1861/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Hiscocks. The birth of Mary Jane Stevens was registered 1861/Q2 Bath. The marriage of Frederrick Tewkesbury to Mary Jane Stevens was registered 1885/Q1 Bath. In the 1911 census at 24 Maybrick Road, Bath: Fredk Tewkesbury Flagg, aged 50, newspaper compositor for newspaper & general printer, born at Bath, wife Mary Jane, aged 49, married 26 years 4 children, born at Bath, and children: Fredk Oscar, aged 25, single, engineer’s fitter for crane builder, born at Bath, and Elsie Mary, aged 9, born at Bath. The death of Frederick T Flagg, aged 82, was registered 1943/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1944: FLAGG Frederick Tewkesbury of 24 Maybrick-road Bath died 4 December 1943 Probate Llandudno 14 March to Arthur Stanley Flagg railway signalman and Clifford Alexander Urch compositor. Effects £736 18s. 5d. The death of Mary J Flagg, aged 86, was registered 1947/Q4 Bath.

RD33 Elizabeth Ann Holloway (1868-1907) William Joseph Holloway (1863-1950) Gwendoline Elisabeth Holloway (1893-1981)

IN LOVING MEMORY

OF ELIZABETH ANN,

WIFE OF W. J. HOLLOWAY WHO DIED JAN. 26. 1907.

AGED 38.

“TILL HE COME.”

Headstone in polished grey granite.

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HERE LIE THE ASHES OF GWENDOLINE ELISABETH

HOLLOWAY B.A. WHO DIED JAN.12.1981.

AT PEACE WITH HER MOTHER WHOM SHE LOVED SO DEARLY.

The birth of Elizabeth Snn Perham was registered 1868/Q2 Axminster. On 18 Apr 1892 at Thornford, Dorset: William Joseph Holloway, aged 28, butcher, of Bath, son of William Holloway, farmer, married Elizabeth Ann Perham, aged 24, of Thornford, daughter of Thomas Perham, farmer (registered 1892/Q2 Sherborne). The birth of Gwendoline Elizabeth Holloway was registered 1893/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Perham. The death of Elizabeth Ann Holloway, aged 38, was registered 1907/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1907: HOLLOWAY Elizabeth Ann of Biddisham-house Wells-road Bath (wife of William Jospeh Holloway) died 26 January 1907 Probate London 28 March to the said William Joseph Holloway butcher and Caleb Ryall farmer Effects £828 0s. 6d. The death of Gwendoline Elizabeth Holloway, born on 9 Apr 1893, was registered 1981/Q1 Weston-super-Mare.

RD35 Titley See RC35

RD36 Henry Edward Phipps (1866-1897) Alice Amy Phipps (1867-1936) Charles Edward Wyatt (1893-1936)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF Dear Harry

HENRY EDWARD PHIPPS. WHO PASSED AWAY JULY 25TH 1897.

AGED 31 YEARS.

“THE LORD GAVE AND THE LORD HATH TAKEN AWAY BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD.”

JOB 1.21.

ALSO OF

ALICE AMY WIFE OF THE ABOVE

WHO PASSED AWAY JUNE 16TH 1936. AGED 88 YEARS.

INTO THY HANDS

ALSO OF CHARLES EDWARD WYATT

WHO PASSED AWAY AUG. 4TH 1936 AGED 43 YEARS.

NEPHEW OF THE ABOVE GRANDSON OF THE LATE JOHN DENHAM.

AT REST

Headstone and edging. The birth of Alice Amy Denman was registered 1866/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Cromwell. The marriage of Henry Edward Phipps to Alice Amy Denman was registered 1890/Q3 Bath. In the 1891 census at 4 Southville Terrace, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath: Henry Phipps, aged 26 upholsterer, born at Bath, and wife Alice, aged 24, born at Bath. The birth of Charles Edward Wyatt was registered 1893/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Denman.

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The death of Henry Edward Phipps, aged 32, was registered 1897/Q3 Bath. The death of Alice A Phipps, aged 68, was registered 1936/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1936: PHIPPS Alice Amy of 17 Lyncombe Hill Bath widow died 16 June 1936 at Rosedale Lyncombe Vale-road Bath Probate Bristol 17 September to Alice Marjorie Hole (wife of William Hole). Effects £715 13s. The death of Charles E Wyatt, aged 43, was registered 1936/Q3 Bath.

RD37 Vera Doris Reynolds (1898-1899) Walter George Reynolds (1866-1923)

In Loving Memory of VERA DORIS

INFANT DAUGHTER OF WALTER GEORGE AND ANNIE REYNOLDS

WHO DIED FEBRUARY 7 1899 AGED 9 MONTHS

“HE SHALL GATHER THE LAMBS IN HIS ARMS AND CARRY THEM IN HIS BOSOM.”

Also

WALTER GEORGE REYNOLDS WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 19TH 1923.

AGED 55.

YOUR WEARY HOURS AND DAYS OF PAIN, AND SLEEPLESS NIGHTS ARE PAST. YOUR EVER PATIENT WORN OUT FRAME HAS FOUND SWEET REST AT LAST.

Headstone with a pointed top and edging. The birth of Vera Doris Reynolds was registered 1898/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Rice. The death of Vera Doris Reynolds, aged 0, was registered 1899/Q1 Bath. In the 1911 census at Talbot House, Gloucester: Walter George Reynolds, aged 44, brewer, born at Bath, wife Annie, aged 43, married 11 years 7 children of which 6 then living, born at Bath, five children and a servant. The death of Walter G Reynolds, aged 57, was registered 1923/Q4 Axbridge. From the National Probate Calendar 1923: REYNOLDS Walter George of 4 Park-place Weston-Super-Mare died 19 November 1923 Pobate London 22 December to Benjamin Owen accountant and Neville Alfred Gwynn Lavington solicitor. Effects £5885 5s. 10d.

RD39 Dorcas Elizabeth Pond (1886-1914) William Samuel Warren Pond (1858-1919)

Plaque: TO

THE DEAR MEMORY OF DORCAS ELIZABETH POND

WHO FELL ASLEEP AUGUST 24TH 1914 AGED 28.

“TILL HE COME.”

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Elizabeth Pond (1855-1941)

ALSO OF WILLIAM SAMUEL WARREN POND

FATHER OF THE ABOVE WHO FELL ASLEEP OCTOBER 3RD 1919

AGED 61. “THE DEAD IN CHRIST SHALL RISE FIRST.”

Edging, north (on 1 line): ALSO ELIZABETH WIFE OF W. S. W. POND, WHO DIED OCTOBER 17TH 1941, AGED

87. ASLEEP IN CHRIST.

Edging and a plaque, in the form of a shield, on a flat stone. The inscription on the edging is on the upper surface. The birth of Elizabeth Hart was registered 1855/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Stagg. The birth of William Samuel Warren Pond was registered 1858/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Edwards. The marriage of William Samuel Warren Pond to Elizabeth Hart was registered 1881/Q3 Bath. The birth of Dorcas Elizabeth Pond was registered 1886/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Hart. In the 1911 census at 8 Devonshire Villas, Bath: William Sanuel Warren Pond, aged 52, law clerk, born at Walcot, Bath, wife Elizabeth, aged 55, married 29 years 6 children of which 4 then living, born at St James, Bath, and children: Alfred Paul Henry, aged 26, single, bank clerk, born at Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath, Dorcas Elizabeth, aged 25, single, born at Walcot, Bath, Elsa Warren, aged 29, single shop assistant (book shop), born at Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath, and Muriel Margherita, aged 17, born at Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath. The death of Dorcas E Pond, aged 28, was registered 1914/Q3 Bath. The deathof William S W Pond, aged 61, was registered 1919/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1919: POND William Samuel Warren of 8 Devonshire-villas Wellsway Bath die 2 October 1919 Probate London 30 October to Elizabeth Pond widow and Alfred Paul Henry Pond bank official. Effects £822 14s. 4d. The death of Elizabeth Pond, aged 87, was registered 1941/Q4 Swansea. From the National Probate Calendar 1942: POND Elizabeth of Brynheulog Cwmgwyn Lon Cedwyn Sketty Swansea widow died 17 October 1941 Probate Bristol 8 May to William Paul Chesterman and Thomas Dawkins Windsor Williams solcitor. Effects £12060 0s. 9d.

RD40 George Brighton (1849-1924)

Headstone: IN

EVER LOVING MEMORY OF

GEORGE BRIGHTON AT REST MARCH 13TH 1924. HE GIVETH HIS BELOVED SLEEP.

Vase:

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FATHER Heastone (now flat), edging and a vase. The birth of George Brighton was registered 1849/Q3 Camberwell. In the 1911 census at 9 South Stoke Road, Combe Down, Bath: George Brighton, aged 61, retired civil servant with pension from Admiralty, born at Peckham, London, wife Lilian Louise, aged 34, married 1 year no children, born at Brickley, London, and a servant. The death of George Brighton, aged 74, was registered 1924/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1924: BRIGHTON George of 9 South Stoke-road Combe Down Bath died 13 March 1924 Probate London 8 April to George Lawrence Brighton surveyor Frederick Grant Brighton engineer and Harry Lionel Tydeman merchant, Effects £5745 14s.

RD41 John Howard (1840-1922) Jane Howard (1836-1925)

Edging, east: In Loving Memory of

Edging, north (on 1 line): JOHN HOWARD, A DEVOTED HUSBAND AND LOVING FATHER WHO FELL

PEACEFULLY ASLEEP OCTOBER 29TH 1922, AGED 82.

Edging, south: ........... FELL ASLEEP JULY 25TH 1925, AGED 89.

Edging. The marriage of John Howard to Jane Emery was registered 1865/Q2 Bath. In the 1871 cenus at 1 Beacon Road, Walcot, Bath: John Howard, aged 30, baker, born at South Brent (Som), wife Jane, aged 36, born at Farmboro’ (Som), and three children. In the 1911 census at 5 Westmoreland Street, Bath: John Howard, aged 69, gardener domestic, born at South Brent (Som), wife Jane, aged 75, married 45 years 7 children of which 4 then living, born at Priston (Som), daughter Amy, aged 41, single, born at Bath, and a step-grand-daughter. The death of John Howard, aged 82, was registered 1922/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1922: HOWARD John of 40 Lorne-road Bath gardener died 29 October 1912 Probate Bristol 29 November to Jane Howard widow and Samuel Wingrove baker. Effects £462 19s. 7d.

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RD43 Mary Ann Lidiard (1861-1908) Albert Lidiard (1862-1935)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF POLLY

THE BELOVED WIFE OF ALBERT LIDIARD

WHO ENTERED INTO REST MAY 23RD 1908

AGED 46.

SHE WAS THE BEST OF ........... ......................................

Tall headstone and edging. The birth of Mary Ann Griffin was registered 1861/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Groves. The marriage of Mary Ann Griffin to Albert Lidiard at St Paul’s, Bath was registered 1884/Q2 Bath. The birth of William George Lidiard was registered 1889/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Griffin. In the 1891 census at 1 Wilks’s Place, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath: Albert Lydiard, aged 28, plumber, born at Bath, wife Mary A, aged 28, born at Bath, and children: Alice, aged 6, born at Bath, Mabel, aged 4, born at Bath, and William G, aged 2, born at Bath. In the 1901 at 16 Queens Place, Widcombe, Bath: Albert Lydiard, aged 38, plumber, born at Bath, wife Mary, aged 39, born at Bath, children: William, aged 12, born at Bath, and Albert, aged 9, born at Bath, and William Lydiard, aged 43, single, brother, general labourer, born at Bath. The death of Mary Ann Lidiard, aged 46, was regsitered 1908/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1908: LIDIARD Mary Ann of 16 Queen’s-place Pulteney-road Bath (wife of Albert Lidiard) died 23 May 1908 Administration Bristol 24 June to Albert Lidiard plumber. Effects £36 6s. 6d.

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RD44 Enos Morris (1849-1931) Eleanor Morris (1846-1933)

In

Loving Memory of ENOS MORRIS

WHO DIED APRIL 30. 1931 AGED 81 YEARS.

Also ELEANOR

HIS BELOVED WIFE WHO DIED

JANUARY 25 1933 AGED 85 YEARS

Edging and a plaque in the form of an open book. Some of the lead is missing from the plaque. The birth of Eleanor Chick was registered 1846/Q2 Weymouth. The marriage of Enos Morris to Eleanor Chick at St James, Bath was registered 1872/Q4 Bath. From GWR Staff Records: Enos Morris, born 11 Jul 1849, porter at Bath from 1872. In the 1901 census at 9 Westmoreland Place East, Bath: Enos Morris, aged 51, rail (porter) GWR, born at Broadway (Dorset), and wife Eleanor, aged 53, born at Sutton Pointz (Dorset). The death of Enos Morris, aged 81, was registered 1931/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1931: MORRIS Enos of 9 Westmoreland-place East Lower Bristol-road Bath died 30 April 1931 Administration (with Will) Bristol 10 July to Louisa Butt (wife of William Alfred Butt) and Annie Bolwell (wife of Edwin George Bolwell). Effects £476 12s. 5d. The death of Eleanor Morris. aged 85, was registered 1933/Q1 Weymouth. From the National Probate Calendar 1933: MORRIS Eleanor of 4 St. Georges Estate Easton Portland Dorsetshire widow died 25 January 1933 Administration Blandford 25 May to Louisa Butt (wife of Alfred William Butt). Effects £156 6s. 5d.

RD45 Lillian Amy Barrow (1909-1913) Charles Daniel Barrow (1877-1957) Eliza Jane Barrow (1880-1964)

Edging, north (on 1 line): LILLIAN AMY BARROW, DIED DEC. 8TH 1913, AGED 4 YEARS. JESUS CALLED A LITTLE

CHILD.

Edging, south:

ALSO OF CHARLES DANIEL BARROW, WHO DIED 26TH JAN. 1957, AGED 79. AT REST.

Edging, west:

TBA

Edging and freestanding vase. The western part of the edging is flat.

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The birth of Charles Daniel Barrow was registered 1877/Q4 Dover. The birth of Eliza Jane Abbott was registered 1880/Q2 Chelsea. The marriage of Charles Daniel Barrow to Eliza Jane Abbott was registered 1903/Q2 Bath. The birth of Lilian Amy Barrow was registered 1909/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Abbott. In the 1911 census at 43 Southgate Street, Bath: Charles Daniel Barrow, aged 33, wholesale & retail mfg confectioner, born at Dover, wife Eliza Jane, aged 30, married 7 years 3 children, born in London, children: Elsie May, aged 5, born at Bath, Willam Chester Lionel, aged 3, born at Bath, and Lilian Amy, aged 1, born at Bath, and a mother’s help. The death of Charles D Barrow, aged 79, was registered 1957/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1957: BARROw Charles Daniel of 6 Lower Oldfield Park Bath died 26 January 1957 Probate Bristol 20 February to Eliza Jane Barrow widow. Effects £115 18s. 1d. The death of Eliza J Barrow, aged 83, was registered 1964/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1964: BARROW Eliza Jane of 63 Second Avenue Bath widow died 2 February 1964 Administration Bristol 4 March to Elsie may Knott married woman. £374.

RD55 Ethel Alice Allen (1888-1939) Walter George Allen (1879-1946)

Edging, south: TBA

Edging, north:

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DEAR DAD WALTER ALLEN DIED JUNE 2ND 1946. AGED

Edging (displaced). Mason’s mark: WILLIAMS and grave position R.D.55. on one corner of the edging. The southern edging is flat on the ground. Baptised on 11 May 1879 at Atworth (Wilts): Walter George, son of William & Sarah Allen. The birth of Ethel Alice Harding was registered 1888/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Reynolds.

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The marriage of Walter George Allen to Ethel Alice Harding at St Thomas à Becket, Widcombe was registered 1909/Q2 Bath. In the 1911 census at 8 Perrymead, Widcombe, Bath: Walter George Allen, aged 31, mason, born at Atworth (Wilts), wife Ethel Alice, aged 23, married 2 years 1 child, born at Twerton, Bath, and daughter Violet Muriel, aged 15 months, born at Lyncombe [&] Widcombe, Bath. The death of Ethel A Allen, aged 51, was registered 1939/Q2 Bath. The death of Walter G Allen, aged 67, was registered 1946/Q2 Bath.

RD56 Henry William Goodenough (1865-1937) Mary Goodenough (1865-1949)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF HENRY WILLIAM GOODENOUGH

DIED APRIL 4TH 1937 AGED 72 YEARS A DEVOTED HUSBAND AND FATHER

AND OF MARY WIFE OF THE ABOVE

DIED JULY 23RD 1949 AGED 84 SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS

Low headstone and edging. The birth of Henry William Goodenough was registered 1865/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Coombs. The birth of Mary Parfitt was registered 1865/Q1 Clutton, mother’s maiden name: Challenger. The birth of Henry William Goodenough to Mary Parfitt at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1888/Q2 Bath. In the 1911 cenuss at 7 Beckhampton Road, Bath: Henry William Goodenough, aged 46, house painter, born at Bath, wife Mary, aged 46, married 23 years 5 children, born at Camerton (Som), four children and a boarder. The death of Henry W Goodenough, aged 72, was registered 1937/Q2 Bath. The death of Mary Goodenough, aged 84, was registered 1949/Q3 Bath.

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RD57 Clara Frances Hallett (1858-1937) Francis Hallett (1861-1953)

Edging, south: IN LOVING MEMORY OF CLARA FRANCES HALLETT DIED 19TH FEB. 1937, AGED 78.

Edging, north:

ALSO OF FRANCIS HER DEAR HUSBAND DIED 30TH JUNE 1953. AGED 92.

Edging in red granite. The birth of Clara Frances Head was registered 1858/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Taber. The birth of Francis Hallett was registered 1861/Q1 Frome. The marriage of Francis Hallett to Clara Frances Head at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1884/Q4 Bath. In the 1911 census at 18 Second Avenue, Oldfield Park, Bath: Francis Hallett, aged 50, carpenter, born at Witham Friary (Som), wife Clara Francis, aged 52, married 26 years 4 children, born at Walcot, Bath, and four children. The death of Clara F Hallett, aged 78, was registered 1937/Q1 Bath. The death of Francis Hallett, aged 92, was registered 1953/Q3 Thornbury.

RD58 George Highfield (1857-1930) Jane Highfield (1857-1935) Ellen Ruth Highfield (1895-1986)

In Loving Memory of

GEORGE HIGHFIELD WHO WAS CALLED HOME

DECEMBER 17. 1930. AGED 73 YEARS.

THEN SHALL I SEE HIM FACE TO FACE

AND TELL THE STORY SAVED BY GRACE.

Also of JANE,

BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO ENTERED INTO REST

OCTOBER 13. 1935, AGED 78 YEARS.

“THE LORD KNOWETH THEM THAT ARE HIS.”

AND DAUGHTER ELLEN RUTH HIGHFIELD

WHO DIED APRIL 15. 1986, AGED 91 YEARS.

Headstone and edging. The birth of Jane Drew was registered 1857/Q2 Marlborough. The birth of George Highfield was registered 1857/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: White. The marriage of George Highfield to Jane Drew was registered 1881/Q2 Bath. In the 1911 census at 15 Philip Street, Bath: George Highfield, aged 53, house decorator, born at Bath, wife Jane, aged 53, married 30

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years 7 children of which 5 then living, born at Lockridge (Wilts), and four children. The death of George Highfield, aged 73, was registered 1930/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1931: HIGHFIELD George of 15 Philip-street Bath died 17 December 1930 at the Forbes Fraser Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 27 January to Jane Highfield widow. Effects £2255 18s. 6d. The death of Jane Highfield, aged 78, was registered 1935/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1935: HIGHFIELD Jane of 15 Philip-street Bath widow died 13 October 1935 Probate Bristol 1 November to Frederick James Highfield contractor and Ellen Ruth Highfield spinster. Effects £1352 5s.

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RE1 Henry Gundry (1854-1918)

Edging, north: HENRY GUNDRY DIED NOV. 30TH 1918, AGED 64.

Edging in rough granite. The birth of Henry Gundry was registered 1854/Q4 Brentford. In the 1911 census at South Lodge, North Parade, Bath: Henry Gundry, aged 57, florist, born at Twickenham, wife Maud, aged 57, married 29 years 1 child, assisting in business, born at Thorrington (Essex), and daughter Beatrice, aged 28, single, assisting in business, born at Lavender Hill, London. The death of Henry Gundry, aged 64, was registered 1918/Q4 Bath. From the Bath Chronicle of Sat 7 Dec 1918 p5: GUNDRY.—On November 30th. 1918, Henry Gundry, toll collector and

florist, of the Toll House, North Parade, and the Dome, Market, Bath, aged 64. R.I.P.

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RE2 Charles Ruddick (1856-1914) Julia Ruddick (1861-1919)

SACRED TO THE MEMORY

OF CHARLES RUDDICK

WHO DIED AUGUST 28TH 1914 AGED 58 YEARS.

ALSO OF JULIA

BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED MARCH 9TH 1919

AGED __ YEARS.

PEACE PERFECT PEACE

Tall headstone with a pointed top. The incised inscription on the eastern side is weathered. The birth of Charles Ruddick was registered 1856/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Nowel. The birth of Julia Westcott was registered 1861/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Cook. The marriage of Charles Ruddick to Julia Westcott at St Mary the Virgin, Bathwick was registered 1887/Q4 Bath. In the 1911 census at 47 Englishcombe Road, Bath: Charles Ruddick, aged 55, stone mason out of work, born at Bath, wife Julia, aged 50, married 23 years 6 children of which 3 then living, born at Bath, and children: George, aged 20, single, stone mason, born at Twerton, and Robert, aged 18, mason’s labourer, born at Twerton, The death of Charles Ruddick, aged 58, was registered 1914/Q3 Wells. The death of Julia Ruddick, aged 57, was registered 1919/Q1 Bath.

RE3 Mary Jane Gurney (1878-1902) Jemima Gurney (1843-1922) Luther Pike Smith (1877-1938) Annie Smith (1876-1962)

Edging, south: ... MY DEAR SISTER MARY GURNEY DIED MARCH 13TH 1902 AGED 22

Edging, north:

In Loving Memory of MY DEAR MOTHER JEMIMA GURNEY ................ 1922 AGED 79

Edging, east:

At Rest

Headstone: IN CHERISHED MEMORY OF

A DEVOTED HUSBAND AND FATHER LUTHER P. SMITH

Headstone (now flat), edging and a freestanding square vase. Some of the inscription has poor ligibility due to lichen. The birth of Luther Pike Smith in 1877 was registered 1878/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Staley. In the 1881 census at Inglestone, Hawkesbury (Glos): Joseph Gurney,

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DIED SEPTEMBER 22ND 1938 AGED 60.

PEACEFULLY SLEEPING.

ALSO ANNIE SMITH WIFE OF LUTHER

DIED 1ST NOV. 1962.

aged 40, beer seller, born at Newent (Glos), wife Jemima, aged 40, born at Hawkesbury, and children: George A, aged 8, born at Hawkesbury, Annie J, aged 5, born at Hawkesbury, and Mary J, aged 2, born at Hawkesbury. The marriage of Luther Pike Smith to Ann Gurney at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1900/Q2 Bath. The death of Mary Jane Gurney, aged 23, was registered 1901/Q1 Bath. In the 1911 census at 70 St Kildas Road, Durley Park, Bath: Luther Smith, aged 33, plumber, born at Bath, wife Annie, aged 33, married 11 years 1 child, born at Hawkesbury (Glos), son Henry, aged 8, born at Bath, and Jemima Smith, aged 71, widow, visitor, born at Hawkesbury (Glos). The death of Jemima Gurney, aged 79, was registered 1922/Q4 Bath. The death of Luther P Smith, aged 60, was registered 1938/Q3 Bath. From the Bath Weekly Chronicle and Herald of Sat 1 Oct 1938 p17: SMITH.—Sept. 22nd. at 19, Winchester Road, Luther P. Smith passed

peacefully away after a long illness patiently borne, aged 60. The death of Annie Smith, aged 86, was registered 1962/Q4 Bath.

RE6 William Henry Holt (1823-1900)

IN LOVING MEMORY

OF WILLIAM HENRY HOLT,

LATE OF BLOOMFIELD CRESCENT,

CALLED HOME ON GOOD FRIDAY 1900 AGED 76.

Cross on 3 plinths. The topmost plinth is pitched 4 ways with the leaded inscripton on the eastern side. Some lead missing. In the 1891 census at St Luke’s School House, Bath: William H Holt, aged 67, retired schoolmaster, born at Market Drayton (Salop), wife Eliza, aged 61, schoolmistress, born at Thrampton (Notts), daughter Blanche M, aged 29, single, assistant schoolmistress, born at Madeley (Staffs), a grand-daughter and a servant. The death of William Henry Holt, aged 76, was registered 1900/Q2

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Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1900: HOLT William Henry of 2 Bloomfield-crescent Bath retired schoolmaster died 13 April 1900 Probate Bristol 30 April to Charles Edward Holt schoolmaster and the reverend Neville Albert Holt clerk Effects £365 7s.

RE29 Richard Tansey (1811-1877) Mary Ann Tansey (1812-1879) Richard Tansey (1836-1923)

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF

RICHARD TANSEY, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE

JULY 20: 1877, AGED 66.

ALSO MARY ANN,

WIFE OF THE ABOVE DIED MAY 7: 1879

AGED 66.

ALSO OF

RICHARD TANSEY. ELDEST SON OF ABOVE DIED MARCH 2: 1923

AGED 86.

“IN THE MIDST OF LIFE WE ARE IN DEATH.”

Headstone and edging. The surface of the headstone has some cracks. In the 1871 census at 4 Lambs Cort, Avon Street, Bath: Richard Tansey, aged 60, coach painter, born at Chippenham (Wilts), and wife Mary Ann, aged 58, born at Chippenham. The death of Richard Tansey, aged 66, was registered 1877/Q3 Bath. There was a brief death notice in the Bath Chronicle of Thu 26 Jul 1877 p5. The death of Mary Ann Tansey, aged 67, was registered 1879/Q2 Bath. In the 1881 census at 34 Corn Street, Bath: Richard Tansey, aged 43, coach pinater, born at Chippenham (Wilts), wife Elizabeth, aged 42, born at Bath, and children: Richard J, aged 15, apprentice, born at Bath, Albert C, aged 14, apprentice, born at Bath, George, aged 12, born at Bath, and Helen M, aged 11, born at Bath. In the 1911 census at 3 Holloway, Bath: Richard James Holloway, aged 45, single, repairing traps & carriages & painting same – own account, born at Bath. The death of Richard Tansey, aged 86, was registered 1923/Q1 Keynsham. There was a death notice in the Bath Chronicle of Sat 10 Mar 1923 p20. The death of Elizabeth L Tansey, aged 70, was registered 1920/Q1 Bath.

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RE30 Joseph Flagg (1834-1901) Evelyn Helena Flagg (1880-1881) Mary Ann Hiscocks (1812-1889)

East: ...........

OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND JOSEPH FLAGG

WHO DIED APRIL 28TH 1901 AGED 66.

North:

AND OF EVELYN HELENA FLAGG

DIED NOV. 3. 1881. AGED 1 YEAR.

South:

ALSO OF MARY ANN HISCOCKS DIED NOV. __ 1889

AGED 77.

Cross on 3 plinths and edging. The marriage of Joseph Flagg to Elizabeth Ann Hiscocks at St Saviour’s, Larkhall was registered 1857/Q3 Bath. The birth of Evelina Helena Flagg was registered 1880/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Hiscocks. In the 1881 census at the Cemetery Lodge, Lyncombe & Widcombe & St James Cemetery, Bath: Joseph Flagg, aged 45, superintendent of cemetery, born at Bath, wife Elizabeth A, aged 43, born at Bath, and nine children. The death of Evelyn Helena Flagg, aged 1, was registered 1881/Q4 Bath. The death of Joseph Flagg, aged 66, was registered 1901/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1901: FLAGG Joseph of 16 Moorland-road Twerton near Bath died 28 April 1901 Probate London 25 May to Elizabeth Ann Flagg widow Effects £796 7s. 1d. The death of Elizabeth A Flagg, aged 73, was registered 1910/Q1 Edmonton. From the National Probate Calendar 1910: FLAGG Elizabeth Ann of 19 Senghenydd-road Cardiff widow died 16 February 1910 at 122 Peabody-cottages Tottenham Middlesex Probate Llandaff 18 March to Alice Maud Louisa Flagg spinster and Samuel James Martin solicitor’s clerk. Effects £1072 4s.

RE32 Ellen Jessie Eves (1896-1924) Walter John Eves (1874-1948) Eliza Rebecca Eves (1873-1962)

West: IN LOVING MEMORY

OF ELLEN JESSIE

(NELLIE) ONLY DAUGHTER

OF WALTER & ELIZA EVES

An angel on a tapered plinth and edging. The angel is broken and lying

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BORN 28: APRIL 1896, DIED 16: MARCH 1924.

TILL WE MEET AGAIN.

North: ALSO OF

WALTER J. EVES DIED MARCH 13: 1948

AGED 74 YEARS.

“AT REST.”

South:

ALSO OF ELIZA

REBECCA EVES DIED 8. MARCH 1962.

AGED 88 YEARS.

on the grave. The birth of Walter John Eves was registered 1874/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Taylor. The marriage of Walter John Eves to Eliza Rebecca Farrell at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1895/Q2 Bath. The birth of Ellen Jessie Eves was registered 1896/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Farrell. In the 1901 census at 3 Alma Cottages, Wicombe, Bath: Walter J Eves, aged 27, railway policeman, born at Bath, wife Eliza R, aged 27, born at Bath, and daughter Ellen J, aged 4, born at Bath. The death of Ellen J Eves, aged 27, was registered 1924/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1924: EVES Ellen Jessie of Bladud-cottage Paradise-street Bath spinster died 17 March 1924 Administration Bristol 18 July to Walter John Eves railway policeman. Effects £130 7s. 8d. The death of Walter J Eves, aged 74, was registered 1928/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1948: EVES Walter John of 131 Calton-road Bath died 17 March 1948 Administration (with Will) Bristol 4 June to Eliza Rebecca Eves widow. Effects £863 7s. 4d. The death of Eliza R Eves, aged 88, was registered 1962/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1962: EVES Eliza Rebecca of 131 Calton Road Lyncombe Bath widow died 8 March at The Royal United Hospital Bath Probate Bristol 16 May to Henry George Lockett retired solicitors clerk. Effects £4101 13s. 2d.

RE33 Rose Griffiths (1847-1899) Charles Griffiths (1838-1917)

IN loving memory of

ROSE BELOVED WIFE OF

CHARLES GRIFFITHS, WHO FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS

JANUARY 1ST 1899 AGED 51 YEARS.

Also CHARLES GRIFFITHS

BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE ROSE GRIFFITHS,

WHO DIED FEBRUARY 6TH 1917

Headstone, no edging. Some lead missing. In the 1891 census at Walton Villa, Oldfield Park, Bath: Charles

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AGED 78 YEARS. Griffiths, aged 51, railway goods superintendent, born at Chepstow (Mon), wife Rose, aged 42, born in London, children: Arthur, aged 17, railway clerk, born at Newport (Mon), and Oswald S, aged 14, born at Newport (Mon), and a servant. The death of Rose Giffitths, aged 51, was registered 1899/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1899: GRIFFITHS Rose of Walton-villa Oldfield Park Bath (wife of Charles Griffiths) died 1 January 1899 Probate Bristol 2 February to the said Charles Griffiths railway-goods-manager Effects £339 5s. 10d. The death of Charles Griffiths, aged 78, was registered 1917/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1917: GRIFFITHS Charles of Walton Oldfield Park Bath died 6 February 1917 Probate London 8 March to Oswald Spurway Griffiths civil servant. Effects £1309 16s. 3d. No entry in the burial index.

RE35 William Titley (1817-1882) Anna Maria Titley (1818-1860) Arthur Bewsey Titley (1853-1929) Eva Elizabeth Titley (1857-1941)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

WILLIAM TITLEY OF THIS CITY

WHO DIED JUNE 16TH 1882, AGED 64 YEARS.

“IN THY PRESENCE IS FULNESS OF JOY: AT THY RIGHT HAND THERE ARE PLEASURES FOR EVERMORE.”

ALSO OF

ANNA MARIA, WIFE OF THE ABOVE

WHO DIED MARCH 7TH 1860, AND WAS INTERRED

IN THE ARGYLE BURIAL GROUND SNOW HILL, BATH.

“THEIR CHILDREN RISE UP AND CALL THEM BLESSED.”

ALSO THE ASHES OF

ARTHUR BEWSEY TITLEY, SECOND SON OF THE ABOVE

WHO PASSED AWAY DEC. 4TH 1929. AGED 76.

Double-width plot. The births of Arthur Bewsey Titley and Edward Bewsey Titley were registered 1853/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Bewsey. In the 1861 census at 16 Strall Street, Bath: William Titley, aged 43, widower, provision merchant, corn factor & salt refiner, born at Bath, seven children, a niece and three servants. The marriage of Arthur Bewsey Titley to Eva Elizabeth Trude at St James, Bath was registered 1876/Q3 Bath. The death of William Titley, aged 64, was registered 1882/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1882: 28 August. The Will of William Titley late of Oldfield Villa in the City of Bath Provision Merchant who died 16 June 1882 at Oldfield Villa was proved at Bristol by Robert Morgan Herman of Bath Accountant and William Brett Harvey of Frome Selwood in the County of Somerset Chemist and Druggist the Executors. Personal Estate £15,423 11s. 11d.

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“BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD.”

ALSO THE ASHES OF EVA ELIZABETH,

WIFE OF ARTHUR BEWSEY TITLEY,

WHO PASSED AWAY NOV. 15TH 1941. “UNTIL THE DAY BREAK AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY.”

In the 1891 census Melrose Villa, Bath: Arthur B Titley, aged 37, provision merchant, born at Bath, wife Eva E, aged 32, born at Bath, two children and two servants. The death of Arthur B Titley, aged 76, was registered 1929/Q4 Bath,. From the National Probate Calendar 1930: TITLEY Arthur Bewsey of Abbotsford Keynsham Somersetshire died 4 December 1929 at St. Brendas Nursing Home Clifton Bristol Probate London 10 January to Eva Elizabeth Titley widow and Leonard Arthur William Titley and Percival Harry Titley company directors. Effects £15048 18s. 4d. The death of Eva E Titley, aged 84, was registered 1941/Q4 Sodbury. From the National Probate Calendar 1942: TITLEY Eva Elizabeth of Elmington Beesmore-road Frampton Cotterell near Bristol widow died 15 November 1941 Probate Llandudno 2 March to Leonard Arthur William Titley and Percival Harry Titley provision merchants and Gordon Bewsey Titley poultry farmer. Effects £6948 1s. 11d.

RE36 Sarah Andrews (-1891) Lottie Andrews (-1888) Harold Courtney Andrews (1883-1885) Henry J S Fanstone (1876-1868) Stephen Fox Andrews (1841-1921) Emily Andrews (-1948)

East: SACRED

TO the

memory of

Sarah WIFE OF

S. FOX ANDREWS, WHO DIED MAY 6TH 1891.

AGED 47 ALSO OF LOTTIE THEIR DAUGHTER,

WHO DIED DECEMBER 13TH 1888, AGED 20.

AND HAROLD, THEIR SON, WHO DIED JUNE 4TH 1885, AGED 2 YEARS.

South:

ALSO HARRY FANSTONE THEIR NEPHEW

WHO DIED MAY 26TH 1868, AGED 11.

North: ALSO

TO THE DEEPLY LOVED MEMORY OF

Celtic cross on a tiered plinth. Double-width plot.

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STEPHEN FOX ANDREWS DIED NOV 3RD 1921. AGED 80.

AND EMILY, WIDOW OF THE ABOVE. DIED MAY 18TH 1948. AGED 90.

RE37 Alfred Edwin Love (1871-1897) Rebeckah Mary Love (-1920) Edwin Love (1844-1923) Rhoda Deborah Love (1876-1932)

IN LOVING MEMORY

OF ALFRED EDWIN LOVE

WHO ENTERED INTO REST JANUARY 11TH 1897

AGED 25 YEARS.

“THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF DEATH .............. FOR THOUGH ART WITH ME, THY ROD AND THY STAFF THEY COMFORT ME.”

ALSO OF

REBECKAH MARY WIFE OF EDWIN LOVE

WHO DIED OCT 30TH 1920 AGED 79 YEARS.

AND OF

EDWIN LOVE WHO DIED DEC 3RD 1923,

AGED 79 YEARS.

ALSO RHODA DEBORAH LOVE

DIED JAN. 15TH 1932. AGED 55 YEARS.

Headstone and edging.

RE40 Mary Richardson (1826—1905) Arthur Gregory Wilkinson (1861-1924) Elizabeth Mary Wilkinson (-1939)

Edging, west: TBA

Edging, north: ARTHUR GREGORY WILKINSON, FELL ASLEEP MARCH 24. 1924

Edging, south: ELIZABETH MARY WILKINSON JAN. 8TH 1939

Edging, east: “CHRIST .. OUR LIFE.” COL. 3. 4.

Edging.

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RE43 John Barber Cullimore (1860-1946) Minnie Cullimore (1868-1908) Alfred James Furley (1879-1954) May Barber Furley (1893-1979)

Headstone: IN

MEMORY OF JOHN BARBER CULLIMORE

WHO DIED OCT. 10TH 1946, AGED 85.

AND OF HIS WIFE

MINNIE, WHO DIED OCT. 24TH 1908, AGED 40.

AT REST

Plaque:

ALSO IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALFRED JAMES FURLEY

WHO ENTERED INTO REST JUNE 30TH 1954, AGED 74.

IN GOD’S KEEPING.

MAY BARBER FURLEY ...........................

.......................1893

.......................1979

Headstone, edging and a plaque. The incised inscription on the plaque is difficult to read due to lichen

RE44 Harriett Keen (1840-1912) Philip Keen (1843-1918)

In Loving Memory of

HARRIETT, THE BELOVED WIFE OF PHILIP KEEN,

DIED FEBY 10. 1912 AGED 71.

“RESTING.”

ALSO

In Loving Memory of PHILIP KEEN

THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE DIED JANY 20. 1918.

AGED 74.

PEACE PERFECT PEACE.

Tall headstone and edging.

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RE46 Margaret Woollon (1834-1914) Louisa Woollon (1835-1918)

On band on the cross: In Loving Memory

Edging, north:

TBA Edging, south:

TBA Cross resting on a rock and edging.

RE47 Mary Ann Barrow (1834-1916) George Barrow (1830-1892) Amelia Barrow (1857-1939) Margaret Hannah Barrow (1865-1945)

Headstone: In Loving Memory

_ of _ MARY ANN BARROW

WHO ENTERED INTO REST JANUARY 17TH 1916 AGED 81.

Footstone, eastern face:

Also of GEORGE BARROW

WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ........... 1892, AGED 61.

........................

Edging, north (on 1 line): ALSO AMELIA BARROW, SECOND DAUGHTER ....... DIED MARCH 29TH 1939, AGED

82 YEARS.

Edging, south: TBA

Headston, footstone and edging.

RE48 James Robinson (1862-1917) Ernest Frank Robinson (1900-1925) Ellen Robinson (1863-1940)

Edging, north: In Loving ........................

Edging, south:

TBA Edging, east:

Until we meet. Edging, partly displaced. Most of the edging on the northern side is flat on the ground.

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RE50 Seward Trowbridge (1891-1970) Elsie Lilian Trowbridge (1890-1978) Amelia Louisa Sargent (1866-1920)

Plaque: IN LOVING MEMORY OF

A DEAR HUSBAND AND FATHER SEWARD TROWBRIDGE

DIED 25TH AUG. 1970 AGED 79. ELSIE LILIAN,

WIFE OF THE ABOVE PASSED AWAY JAN. 9TH 1978.

AT REST

Edging, north: ALSO A BELOVED MOTHER AMELIA LOUISA SARGENT DIED MARCH 21ST 1920, AGED 53.

Edging with an integral plaque at the foot and an integral square vase at the head.

RE52 Ivy Bullock (1899-1927) Edward Maxwell Bullock (1897-1961) Georgina Bullock (1892-1973)

Plinth: IN LOVING

MEMORY OF MY DARLING AND DEVOTED WIFE IVY BULLOCK (NEE THICK,)

AND THE JOY THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN, DIED DEC. 15. 1927.

AGED 28.

SHE HATH DONE WHAT SHE COULD

Plaque:

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

MY DEAR HUSBAND EDWARD MAXWELL BULLOCK

WHO FELL ASLEEP

NOV. 2ND 1961 AGED 64,

ALSO GEORGINA

BELOVED WIFE OF EDWARD DIED 17.8.73

A scultpure of a child on a tall plinth, a plaque in the form of an open book, edging and green chippings. The sculpture is damaged and i flat on the grave.

RE58 Ellen Hodges (1840-1930) Henry James Thresher (1868-1935) Mary Jane Thresher (1866-1944)

Edging, south: ELLEN HODGES DIED NOV. 29TH 1930, AGED 90. AT REST.

Edging, north, left:

In Loving Memory of HENRY J. THRESHER DIED MARCH 19TH 1935, AGED 66.

Edging, north, right:

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Also HIS BELOVED WIFE MARY JANE DIED DECEMBER 25TH 1944, AGED 78.

Edging. The eastern side is displaced.

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RF2 Joseph Henry Weare (1843-1914) Ann Maria Weare (1845-1938)

Edging, south: IN LOVING MEMORY OF ................NOV. 8. 1914

Edging, north:

AND HIS WIFE [ANN MA]RIA DIED DEC. 29. 1938

Edging. The incised inscription on the southern side ihas poor legibility due to lichen.

RF3 Thomas Hudd (1845-1904) Ann Jane Hudd (1842-1916)

IN LOVING MEMORY

OF THOMAS HUDD,

WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE OCT: 26: 1904 AGED 59 YEARS.

ALSO

ANN JANE HUDD, BORN FEB: 9: 1842,, DIED JAN: 22: 1916,

AGED 73 YEARS.

Tall headstone and edging.

RF20 Maria Shepherd (1786-1875)

Headstone and edging. The headstone is completely delaminated.

RF21 Thomas Frith Salmon (1819-1884) Elizabeth Emily Salmon (1826-1909) William Bayly Salmon (1857-1915) John Newport Salmon

Plinths, east: SACRED

TO THE MEMORY OF THE

REVD THOMAS FRITH SALMON, M.A. LATE VICAR OF NEWCHAPEL, STAFFORDSHIRE,

DIED OCTR 29TH 1884. AGED 65 YEARS.

I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE: HE THAT BELIEVETH IN ME THOUGH HE WERE DEAD, YET SHALL HE LIVE, AND WHOSOEVER LIVETH AND BELIEVETH IN ME SHALL NEVER DIE.

Edging. Double-width plot. On the southern side a Celtic cross on tiered plinths. On the northen side in white marble 3 plnths with an urn on top. Some lead missing from the cross.

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(1853-1868) Plinths, north: ALSO OF

ELIZABETH EMILY SALMON HIS WIDOW

WHO DIED MARCH 3RD 1909, AGED 82.

Plinths, south: ALSO OF

WILLIAM BAYLY SALMON, THIRD SON OF THE

REVD THOMAS FRITH SALMON AND ELIZABETH EMILY, HIS WIFE

WHO DIED NOVEMBER 27TH 1915. AGED 59.

Cross, vertical: HEB.XII.2. IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF

Cross, plinths: JOHN NEWPORT SECOND SON OF

.... THOMAS F. SALMON, B.A. AND ELIZABETH EMILY HIS WIFE

BORN AT ..... VICARAGE B..KS JANY 5. 1853,

DIED AT LYNCOMBE MAY 7TH 1868. Cross, horizontal:

LOOKING UNTO JESUS

RF26 Elizabeth Ann Holmes (1869-1876) Sarah Holmes (1842-1891) Thomas Holmes (1845-1911)

IN AFFECTIONATE

REMEMBRANCE OF ELIZABETH ANN HOLMES,

WHO DIED MARCH 13TH 1876, AGED 7 YEARS.

ALSO

SARAH HOLMES, DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF THOMAS HOLMES,

AND FOND MOTHER WHO DIED MAY 9TH 1891

AGED 48 YEAS.

ALSO OF

THOMAS HOLMES WHO DIED JANUARY 29TH 1911,

AGED 63 YEARS.

Tall headstone, edging and a vase.

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“ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME.”

RG31 Philip Christopher Baker (1878-1887) Sophia Baker (1806-1892) Sarah Ann Baker (1846-1905) Eliza Baker (1837-1924) Ann Baker (1844-1925) Charles Baker (1842-1929)

In LOVING MEMORY OF

PHILIP CHRISTOPHER BAKER WHO DIED MARCH 5. 1887

AGED 8 YEARS Also

SOPHIA BAKER WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE JUNE 19. 1892,

AGED 85 YEARS

“IF WE SUFFER WE SHALL ALSO REIGN WITH H[IM.”] 2 TIM.11.12.

Also SARAH ANN,

THE BELOVED WIFE OF CHARLES B[AKER] WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 14. 190[5]

AGED 56 YEARS. Also

ELIZA BAKER, WHO FELL ASLEEP NOV. 9. 1924,

AGED 87 YEARS. Also

ANN BAKER, WHO DIED AUGUST 26. 1925,

AGED 81 YEARS. Also

IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES BAKER

FELL ASLEEP MARCH 21. 1929 AGED _6 YEARS.

Headstone and edging. The headstone is damaged on the southern side. Double-width plot.

RF32 Joseph William Rose (1841-1923) Sarah Winifred Rose (1840-1926) Clara Annie Simmons (-1932) Frank Simmons

East: IN

LOVING MEMORY OF

JOSEPH WILLIAM ROSE DIED NOVEMBER 3RD 1923

AGED 81 YEARS.

South: ALSO OF

CLARA ANNIE,

Cross on 3 plinths and edging. Faces west. The death of Clara A Simmons, aged 68 was registered 1932/Q4 Southampton. From the National Probate Calendar 1933: SIMMONS

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THEIR ONLY DAUGHTER AND BELOVED WIFE OF

FRANK SIMMONS AT REST DECEMBER 5TH 1932

Clara Annie of 70 Gordon-avenue Southampton (wife of Frank Simmons) died 7 December 1932 Probate Bristol 23 January to Douglas Rose Vord antique dealer. Effects £4760 2s. 7d.

RF33 Muriel Winifred Howes (1906-1907)

IN Loving Memory

_ of _ MURIEL WINIFRED HOWES WHO DIED APRIL 7TH 1907,

AGED 9 MONTHS.

“OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.”

Headstone surmounted by a cross. Faces west.

RF36 Fox-Andrews See RE36

RF37 Alfred Edwin Love (1871-1897)

See RE37

RF39 Sarah Hart (1828-1900) William Hart William Samuel Frankling Pond (1882-1906) Winifred Grace Pond (1889-1909)

IN Loving Memory

OF SARAH

WIDOW OF WILLIAM HART OF THIS CITY

WHO ENTERED INTO REST FEBRUARY 13TH 1900

AGED 71.

“WITH CHRIST WHICH IS FAR BETTER.”

ALSO OF HER GRANDSON

WILLIAM SAMUEL FRANKLING POND WHO FELL ASLEEP MARCH 5TH 1906

AGED 23.

“REDEEMED WITH THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST.”

AND OF HIS SISTER

WINIFRED GRACE POND WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 18TH 1909

AGED 19.

“UNTIL THE DAY DAWN.”

Headstone and edging.

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RF40 William Webber (1849-1928) Alice Webber

Edging, south: IN LOVING MEMORY OF ........................................

Edging, north (on 1 line):

ALSO WILLIAM, BELOVED HUSBAND OF ALICE WEBBER, WHO DIED AUG. 18TH 1928.

Edging. The legibility of the incised inscription on the southern side is poor due to lichen.

RF41 Fanny Maria Stone (1846-1906) Edgar John Stone (1874-1906) Isaac John Stone (1847-1921) Frances Rosina Stone (1885-1926)

Headstone: ............. NOVEMBER 1906

AGED 60 YEARS.

..........................

Plaque: IN GLAD MEMORY OF

ROSIE FRANCES ROSINA STONE

YOUNGER DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE FANNY & JOHN STONE,

WHO WAS CALLED HOME SEP. 6. 1926.

“BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART”

Headstone and a plaque in the form of a scroll. The headstone is broken with the top on the grave. The inscription on the headstone is weathered.

RF43 Frederick Trubody (1852-1909) Elizabeth Trubody (1851-1938)

Edging, south: IN LOVING MEMORY OF FRED TRUBODY, WHO DIED JULY 10TH 1909, AGED 57.

Edging, north (on 1 line): ALSO OF HIS BELOVED WIFE ELIZABETH TRUBODY WHO PASSED AWAY SEP. 20TH

1938, AGED 87. Edging, east:

“THY WILL BE DONE.” Edging. Some lead missing.

RF45 John Dibble (1850-1913) Sarah Ann Dibble (1863-1941)

Edging, north (on 1 line): TREASURED MEMORIES OF DEAR DAD, JOHN DIBBLE, WHO FELL ASLEEP JULY

12TH 1913.

Edging, south: ALSO DEAR MOTHER SARAH ANN DIBBLE WHO FELL ASLEEP FEBRUARY 28TH 1941

Edging, east:

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REUNITED Edging and chippings.

RF46 Robert Brend (1831-1915) Mary Ann Brend (1833-1924)

In Loving Memory

_ of _ ROBERT BREND

WHO SWEETLY FELL ASLEEP IN JESUS JANUARY 5TH 1915,

AGED 83 YEARS. “UNTIL THE DAY BREAK AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY.”

Also

MARY ANN BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE

WHO ENTERED INTO REST JANUARY 30TH 1924

AGED 90.

“PEACE.”

Headstone and edging. The headstone is broken and the top part of face-upwards on the grave. Some lead missing from the upper part and almost all the lead missing from the lower part. The marriage of Robert Brend to Mary Ann Knowles was registered 1853/Q2 Exeter. In the 1911 census at 13 St Peter’s Terrace, East Twerton, Bath: Robert Brend, aged 79, retired engine driver for Somerset & D Rly, born at Ashbrittle (Som), wife Mary Ann, aged 77, married 58 years 1 child none then living, born at Exeter, and Florence Mapstone, aged 27, single, adopted daughter, elementary school teacher for Bath Urban Education Authority, born at Wells (Som). The death of Robert Brebd, aged 83, was registered 1915/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1915: BREND Robert of 13 St. Peter’s-terrace Lower Bristol-road East Tiverton (sic) Bath retired railway engine driver died 5 Janaury 1915 Probate Bristol 27 January to Mary Ann Brend widow. Effects £357 17s. The death og Mary A Brendm aged 90, was registered 1924/Q1 Wells.

RF47 Helen Mary Love (1872-1915) Gilbert Love (1874-1948) Helen Margaret Love (1900-1924)

In Loving Memory

_ of _ HELEN MARY,

THE BELOVED WIFE OF GILBERT LOVE,

WHO DIED SEPT. 4TH 1915, AGED 42 YEARS.

Also of HELEN MARGARET,

DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED AUGUST 16TH 1924,

AGED 23 YEARS.

Tall headstone. The first part of the incised inscription has black letters but the second part is uncoloured. The birth of Helen Mary Ford was registered 1872/Q Bath, mother’s maiden name: Defraine.

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The birth of Gilbert Love was registered 1874/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Reed. The marriage of Gilbert Love to Helen Mary Ford was registered 1899/Q2 Bath. The birth of Helen Margaret Love was registered 1900/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Ford. In the 1911 census at Odd Down Lodge, Bath: Gilbert Love, aged 36, architect, born at Twerton (Som), wife Helen Mary, aged 37, married 11 years 5 children, born at Bath, and five children. The death of Helen M Love, aged 42, was registered 1915/Q3 Wells. The death of Helen M Love, aged 24, was registered 1924/Q3 Wells.

RF48 Hunt

RF49 Lilian Mary Griffiths (1896-1918) William Wilce Griffiths (1863-1949) Mary Jane Griffiths (1862-1961)

Edging, north: .......AMES GRIFFITHS, WHO FELL ASLEEP IN CHRIST DEC. 12TH 1918, AGED 22

Edging, south:

.... WILLIAM WILCE GRIFFITHS, FELL ASLEEP DEC. 23RD 1949, AGED 86 YEARS.

Edging, east: ALSO MARY JANE GRIFFITHS,

WHO DIED 26TH JANUARY 1961.

Edging and two small green vases. The birth of William Wilce Griffiths was registered 1863/Q2 E Stonehouse. The marriage of William Wilce Griffiths to Mary Jane Marles was registered 1887/Q2 Wellington. The birth of Lilian Mary Griffiths was registered 1896/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Marles. In the 1911 census at 35 Milton Avenue, Bath: William Wilce Griffiths, aged 47, overseer GPO Bath (clerical), born at Stonehouse (Devon), wife Mary Jane, aged 48, married 23 years 5 children, born at Dawlish (Devon), and five children. The death of William W Griffiths, aged 86, was registered 1949/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1950: GRIFFITHS William

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Wilce of St. Anthony’s Nursing Home Weston-road Bath died 23 December 1949 Probate Gloucester 17 February to Harold Raymond Griffiths commercial traveller. Effects £210 14s. The death of Mary J Griffiths, aged 98, was registered 1961/Q1 Bath.

RF52 John Highfield (1849-1927) Lydia Highfield (1847-1932)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

JOHN HIGHFIELD WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE

NOVEMBER 4TH 1927 AGED 76 YEARS.

“WHEN THOU .. RIGHTEOUS JUDGE SHALL COME ..................................... WHEN THOU ... THEM .... ....”

Also of

LYDIA HIGHFIELD WIDOW OF THE ABOVE WHO DIED ON THE

7TH MAY 1932 AGED 84 YEARS. “PEACE, PERFECT PEACE.”

Tall headstone and edging. The legibility of the incised inscription is dependent on the light conditions. The birth of Lydia Ball was registered 1847/Q4 Clutton. Baprised on 12 Dec 1847 at Chew Magna: Lydia, daughter of William & Eliza Ball. The birth of John Highfield was registered 1849/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: White. The marriage of John Highfield to Lydia Ball was registered 1879/Q2 Bath. In the 1911 census at 1 Caroline Terrace, Widcombe, Bath: John Highfield, aged 61, plasterer & whitewasher – own account, born at Bath, and wife Lydia, aged 63, married 32 years 2 children none then living, born at Chew Magna (Som). The death of John Highfield, aged 78, was registered 1927/Q4 Bath. from the National Probate Calendar 1928: HIGHFIELD John of 7 Caroline-terrace Widcombe Bath died 4 November 1927 Administration (with Will) Bristol 14 April to Lydia Highfield widow. Efects £480 1s. 2d. The deathof Lydia Highfield, aged 84, was registered 1932/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1932: HIGHFIELD Lydia of Oakwood Bathwick Hill Bath widow died 7 May 1932 Probate Bristol 27 May to Thomas Wills solicitor. Effects £399 19s. 9d.

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RF56 Alfred John Bond (1865-1937) Emma Bond (1865-1937)

Edging, south: IN LOVING MEMORY OF ALFRED JOHN BOND, DIED JAN. 29TH 1937, AGED 71.

Edging, north:

ALSO OF EMMA, HIS BELOVED WIFE, DIED DEC. 26TH 1937, AGED 72.

Edging, east: AT REST.

Edging (one corner displaced) and a square vase on a base. On 7 Jul 1892 at Weston: Alfred John Bond, aged 26, son of John Bond, married Emma Cave, aged 27, daughter of George Cave. The birth of Winifred Charlotte Bond in 1893 was registered 1894/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Cave. In the 1911 census at 23 Lyndhurst Road, Twerton: Alfred J Bond, aged 45, coachman, born at Bath, wife Emma, aged 45, married 18 years 1 child, born at Bath, and daughter Winniefred, aged 17, shop assistant for milliners, born at Weston near Bath. The death of Alfred J Bond, aged 71, was registered 1937/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1937: BOND Alfred John of 23 Lyndhurst-road Twerton Bath died 29 January 1937 Administration Bristol 5 March to Emma Bond eidow. Effects £471 16s. 9d. The death of Emma Bond, aged 72, was registered 1937/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1938: BOND Emma of 23 Lyndhurst-road South Twerton Bath widow died 26 December 1937 at 14 Millmead-road South Twerton Probate Bristol 17 January to Winifred Charlotte Kear (wife of Albert Edward Kear). Effects £480 6s. 5d.

RF57 Martha Jane Dean (1877-1937) George Frederick Dean (1875-1963)

Edging, south (on 1 line): IN LOVING MEMORY OF PAT THE DEARLY BELOVED WIFE OF G. F. DEAN, WHO

DIED JAN. 21ST 1937. Edging, north:

ALSO OF OUR DEAR FATHER GEORGE F. DEAN, DIED OCT 10TH 1961, AGED 68.

Edging. The birth of George Frederick Dean was registered 1875/Q2 Bath. The birth of Martha Jane Dors was registered 1877/Q3 Builth.

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The marriage of George Frederick Dean to Martha Jane Dors at St Michael’s, Twerton was registered 1900/Q3 Bath. In the 1911 census at 23 Brougham Hayes, Bath: George Frederick Dean, aged 36, picture frame maker & dealer – employer, born at Twerton, Bath, wife Martha, aged 32, married 10 years no children, born at Bylth (sic), S Wales, and Joyce Dors, aged 7, niece, born at Bristol. The birth of Norah H Dean was registered 1913/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Dors. The birth of Ronald G R Dean was registered 1915/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Dors. The death of Martha J Dean, aged 59, was registered 1937/Q1 Bath. The death of George F Dean, aged 88, was registered 1963/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1963: DEAN George Frederick of 23 Brougham Hayes Bath died 10 October 1963 at St. Martins Hospital Bath Probate London 21 November to Norah Helen Nash married woman. Effects £1115 6s.

RG

RG1 Sophia Smith (1840-1918) Eliza Maria Underwood (1863-1919) George Underwood (1860-1929)

IN LOVING MEMORY

OF SOPHIA SMITH

WHO FELL ASLEEP SEPTEMBER 16 1918

AGED 78 YEARS

AT REST

ALSO ELIZA MARIA

THE BELOVED WIFE OF GEORGE UNDERWOOD

................. ..................

Cross on a large plinth and edging. The inscription is faint particularly in the lower part. The birth of Eliza Maria Smith was registered 1863/Q4 Wimborne. The marriage of Eliza Maria Smith to Joseph Heath Dorey at St Luke’s, Lyncombe was registered 1902/Q4 Bath. The birth of Edith Fraces Heath Dorey was registered 1905/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Smith. The death of Joseph Heath Dorey, aged 67, was registered 1906/Q2 Chippenham. Buried in grave AA51on 18 Jun 1906.

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In the 1911 census at 13 Entry Hill, Bath: George Underwood, aged 50, gardener nursery, born at Potterne (Wilts), wife Eliza Maria, aged 47, born at Edmondhsam (Dorset), Sydney Underwood, aged 19, son, draper’s assistant, born at Twerton on Avon (Som), Edith Francis Heath Dorey, aged 5, step-daughter, born at Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath, and Sophia Smith, aged 72, widow, relative, born at Edmondsham. The death of Sophia Smith, aged 78, was registered 1918/Q3 Bath. The death of Eliza M Underwood, aged 56, was registered 1919/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1919: UNDERWOOD Eliza Maria of 17 Entry-hill Bath (wife of George Underwood) died 31 July 1919 Administration Bristol 16 October to the said George Underwood verger. Effects £437 4s. 1d. (From the subsequent death of George Underwood, the address should be 13 Entry Hill.) See also grave PD5.

RG2 Clara Alford (1845-1915) Thomas Alford (1832-1916)

Tomb. The upper surface is delaminated and only a few letters of the incised inscription remain. The birth of Clara Alford was registered 1845/Q4 Shepton Mallet. In the 1891 census at High Street, Stonehouse (Glos): Thomas Alford, aged 59, widower, chemist & druggist, born at Sherborne (Dorset), Clara Alford, aged 45, single, sister, born at Shetpn Mallet (Som, Mary A Alford, aged 55, single, sister, born at Sherborne, and a servant. In the 1911 census at 10 Claverton Terrace, Claverton Down, Bath: Thomas Alford, aged 78, widower, retired chemist, born at Sherborne (Dorset), Clara Alford, aged 65, sister, housekeeper, born at Shepton Mallet (Som), and a servant.

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The death of Clara Alford, aged 68, was registered 1915/Q1 Bath. The deathof Thomas Alford, aged 83, was registered 1916/Q1 Taunton. From the National Probate Calendar 1916: ALFORD Thomas of 3 Mansfield-road Taunton died 12 Hanuary 1916 Probate London 3 February to Edward Colston Fear gentleman. Effects £73 0s. 8d.

RG3 Charles Albert Haines (1870-1902) Emily Annie Haines (1868-1943) Ella Gertrude Maud Arkley (1893-1951)

IN LOVING MEMORY

OF CHARLES ALBERT HAINES

WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE FEB. 21: 1902. AGED 32 YEARS.

THY PURPOSE LORD WE CANNOT SEE BUT ALL IS WELL THAT’S DONE BY THEE

ERECTED BY HIS LOVING WIFE.

ALSO OF

EMILY ANNIE HAINES WIFE OF THE ABOVE

WHO DIED NOV: 17: 1943, AGED 75 YEARS.

YOU DID NOT KNOW THAT DEATH WAS NEAR YOU SAID GOOD-BYE TO NONE YOU LEFT THIS WORLD WITHOUT A TEAR YOUR DUTY NOBLY DONE.

ALSO

ELLA GERTRUDE MAUD ARKLEY DAUGHTER OF THE ABOVE

AND BELOVED WIFE OF RALPH WHO DIED APRIL 8: 1951

AGED 58 YEARS.

... WAS GETTING HARD TO ...

... ... TO REST

Tall headstone and edging. The birth of Emily Anne Hodd (sic) was registered 1868/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Maggs. The birth of Charles Albert Haines was registered 1870/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Merchant. The marriage of Charles Albert Haines to Emily Annie Hudd at St Peter’s, Twerton was registered 1890/Q2 Bath. The birth of Ella Gertrude Maud Haines was registered 1893/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Hudd. In the 1901 census at 64 West Avenue, Twerton, Bath: Charles Haines, aged 31m stay cutter, born at Bath, wife Emily, aged 32, born at Twerton, and children: Leonard, aged 9, born at Twerton, and Ella, aged 8, born at Twerton. The death of Charles Albert Haines, aged 32, was registered 1902/Q1 Bath. The marriage of Ralph Arkley to Ella Gertude Maud Haines at The Ascension, Bath was registered 1920/Q4 Bath. The death of Emily A Haines, aged 75, was registered 1943/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1943: HAINES Emily Annie of 64 West-avenue Oldfield Park Bath widow died 17 November 1953 Probate Bristol 20 December to Leonard George Hudd Haines bakery clerk. Effects £163 15s. 5d.

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RG5 Hitchins

RG14 John Packer (1850-1915) Ellen Packer (1853-1940)

Edging, south: TBA

Edging, north:

ALSO ELLEN HIS BELOVED WIFE DIED 4TH DEC. 1940, AGED 87.

Edging. The birth of Ellen Hathway was registered 1853/Q3 Chipping S. Baptised on 9 Oct 1853 at Frampton Cotterell: Elle, daughter of James & Ann Hathway. The marriage of John Packer to Ellen Hathway at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1882/Q2 Bath. The birth of Hilda Valerie Packer was registered 1892/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Hathway. In the 1911 census at 5 Cheltenham Street, Bath: John Packer, aged 60, mason, born at Willam (Som), wife Ellen, aged 57, married 28 years 3 children of which 2 then living, born at Frampton Cotterell (Glos), and children: Edith Minnie, aged 24, single, daily work, born at St Mark’s, Bath, and Hilda Valorie, aged 18, dressmaker, born at St Mark’s, Bath. The death of John Packer, aged 65, was registered 1915/Q4 Bath. The death of Ellen Packer, aged 87, was registered 1940/Q4 Bath.

RG15 Charles Mills (1815-1872) Sarah Mils (1815-1897) Louisa Mills (1849-1900)

CHARLES MILLS DIED DECR 13TH 1872

AGED 57.

“HIS END WAS PEACE.”

SARAH WIFE OF THE ABOVE

DIED NOVR [15TH] 1897 AGED 82.

PEACE PERFECT PEACE.

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ALSO LOUISA MILLS DIED JUNE 24TH 1900.

AGED 50.

55, born at Bourton on the Water (Glos), children: Charles, aged 30, unmarried, draper’s shopman, born at Longborough, Elizabeth, aged 26, unmarried, dressmaker, born at Longborough, Louisa, aged 21, unmarried, dressmaker, born at Longborough, and a grandson. The death of Charles Mills, aged 57, was registered 1872/Q4 Bath, The death of Sarah Mills, aged 82, was registered 1897/Q4 Bath. The death of Louisa Mills, aged 50, was registered 1900/Q2 Bath.

RG18 Ash

RG20 Charles Hoar (1818-1868) Louisa Susan Hoar (1841-1862) Charles Hoar (1791-1866) Rebeckah Hoar (1794-1868) Elizabeth Mary Crocker (1851-1872)

Sacred to the memory

of Charles Hoar

who died June 30th 1868 aged 50 years

Respected in life Regretted in death also Louisa Susan Hoar

who died Feb 23rd 1862 aged 21 years. also Charles Hoar father of the above

who died Nov 4th 1866 aged 72 years.

also Rebeckah Hoar his wife who died Feb 8th 1868

aged 73 years also Elizabeth Mary Crocker

Daughter of the above died Decr 3rd 1872

aged 21 years

Tall headstone. The incised inscription is in a gothic script. The birth of Louisa Susan Hoar was registered 1841/Q1 E Stonehouse. On 17 Apr 1850 at Bedminster: Charles Hoar, aged 31, son of Charles Hoar, married Elizabeth Gribble, aged 32, daughter of Samuel Gribble (registered 1850/Q2 Bedminster). In the 1851 census at Harb____ Ford Lodge, Dean Prior (Devon): Rebecca Hoar, aged 55, married, lodge keeper, born at Pymouth, and daughter Louisa Susan, aged 10, born at Stonehouse (Devon). In the 1851 census at Lansdown Grove, Lansdown Road, Bath: Charles Hoare, aged 57, married, butler, born at Reading, and Henry Hoare, aged 14, page, born at Plymouth (two of fourteen servants). In the 1851 census at 6 Dorchester Street, Bath: Charles Hoare, aged 32, licensed victualler, born at Plymouth, wife Elizabeth, aged 32, born at Teignmouth (Devon), John Hoar, aged 30, unmarried, brother, naturalist, born at Plymouth, William Hoar, aged 19, assistant ti his brother, born at Plymouth, a servant and seven lodgers. The birth of Elizabeth Mary Hoar was registered 1851/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Gribble.

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The death of Louisa Hoar, aged 20, was registered 1862/Q2 Bath. The death of Charles Hoar, aged 75, was registered 1866/Q4 Bath. The death of Charles Hoare, aged 50, was registered 1868/Q3 Chipping S. From the National Probate Calendar 1868: 12 August. The Will of Charles Hoar late of the “Railway Station” Tavern Dorchester-street in the City of Bath Licensed Victualler deceased who died 30 June 1868 at Bedminton in the County of Gloucester was proved at Bristol by the oath of Elizabeth Hoar of the “Railway Station” Tavern aforesaid Widow the Relict the sole Executrix. Effects under £600. The death of Rebecca Hoar, aged 72, was registered 1868/Q1 Bath. On 24 Feb 1870 at Westbury-on-Trym: Elizabeth Mary Hoar, aged 19, daughter of Charles Hoar, married John Henry Crocker, aged 20, son of John Crocker (registered 1870/Q1 Clifton). The death of Elizabeth Mary Crocker, aged 21, was registered 1872/Q4 Bath. The death of Elizabeth Hoare, aged 57, was registered 1874/Q3 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1874: 1 October. Administration of the effects of Elizabeth Hoar late of the City of Bath Widow who died 29 August 1874 at Bath was granted at Bristol to Charles Hurley Hoar of Bath Beer Retailer the Son and only Next of Kin. Effects under £20.

RG21 Salmon See RF21.

RG22 Elizabeth Mary Newport (1792-1872) Elizabeth Emily Salmon (1858-1926)

Slab with angled sides. No inscription evident. This type of tomb typically has in inscription on a band around the sides but any such would be underground. The birth of Elizabeth Emily Salmon was registered 1858/Q3 Melton Mowbray.

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In the 1871 census at Devonshire Terrace, Bath: Thomas F Salmon, aged 52, clergyman without cure of souls, born at Wells (Som), wife ElizabethE, aged 44, born at Wells, children: Louisa M, aged 21, born at Blackford (Som), Thomas A, aged 19, born at Blackford, Elizabeth E, aged 12, born at Scalford (Leics), and SArchobald G, aged 6, born at Scalford, Elizabeth M Newport, aged 78, unmarried, born at Frome (Som), and a servant. The death of Elizabeth Mary Newport, aged 79, was registered 1872/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1872: 5 June. Administration (with the Will) of the effects of Elizabeth Mary Newport late of the City of Bath Spinster who died 22 February 1872 at Bath was granted at the Principal Registry under certain Specialities to the Reverend Thomas Frith Salmon of 4 Devonshire-terrace Bath Clerk and Thomas Lyon of Sherborne in the County of Dorset Gentleman the substituted Universal Legatees in Trust. Effects under £800. In the 1911 census as a boarder at 9 Vicars Close, Wells: Elizabeth Emily Salmon, aged 52, single, private means, born at Scalford (Leics). The death of Elizabeth E Salmon, aged 68, was registered 1926/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1927: SALMON Elizabeth Emily of 26 Hawthorn Grove Combe Down Bath spinster died 24 October 1926 Administration Wells 20 January to Louisa Matilda Salmon spinster. Effects £3349 3s. 3d.

RG24 Frederick Smith (1868-1934) Emma Jane Smith (1873-1955) Isabella Maud Smith (1906-1963) Harold Sidney Smith (1905-1968)

Edging, south: IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK SMITH DIED JAN. 15TH 1934

ALSO EMMA JANE HIS WIFE DIED SEPT. 2ND 1955.

Edging, north: ALSO ISABELLA MAUD SMITH, WIFE OF HAROLD, DIED MAY 27TH 1963.

Edging and a vase. The birth of Emma Jane Greenman was registered 1873/Q2 Chippenham. The marriage of Frederick Smith to Emma Jane Greenman was registered 1895/Q4 Chippenham. The birth of Harold Sideny Smith, was registered 1905/Q Bath,

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mother’s maiden name: Greenman. The birth of Isabella Maud Mitchell was registered 1906/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Weeks. In the 1911 census at 16 Lower Bristol Road, Bath: Frederick Smith, aged 43, fitter’s mate & driller for iron foundry, born in Somerset, wife Emma, aged 37, married 14 years 3 children, born at Box (Wilts), and children: Stanley, aged 9, born in Somerset, Harold, aged 6, born in Somerset, and Irene, aged 3, born in Somerset. The marriage of Sidney Harold Smith to Isabella Maud Mitchell at St Mark’s, Lyncombe was registered 1927/Q1 Bath. The death of Frederick Smith, aged 66, was registered 1934/Q1 Bath. The death of Emma J Smith, aged 82, was registered 1955/Q3 Bath. The death of Isabella M Smith, aged 57, was registered 1963/Q2 Bath.

RG30 David Aust (1790-1871) Anne Maria Aust (1832-1902) Mary Ann Dayer (1842-1922)

Slab with a slightly curved upper surface. Extensively delaminated. Baptised on 22 Apr 1871 at Kington (Wilts): David, son of John & Hester Aust. In the 1841 census at Newark Street, Bath: David Aust, aged 50, mason, not born in Somerset, John Aust, aged 14, born in Somerset, Ann Aust, aged 8, born in Somerset, a housekeeper and a servant. In the 1851 census at 1 Newark Street, Bath: David Aust, aged 59, widower, builder employing 6 men, born at Kinton (Wilts), daughter Ann, aged 17, born at Bath, Sarah Abraham, aged 64, widower, sister, born at Kinton (Wilts), and a nephew. The death of David Aust, aged 80, was registered 1871/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1872: 5 January. Administration of the effects of David Aust late of 1 Newark-street in the City of Bath

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Builder a Widower who died 21 March 1871 at 1 Newark-street was granted at Bristol to Anne Maria Aust of 1 Newark-street Spinster the Daughter and only Next of Kin. Effects under £100. The death of Anne Maria Aust, aged 69, was registered 1902/Q1 Bristol. From the National Probate Calendar 1902: AUST Anne Maria of 4 Llanarth-villas Cheltenham-road Bristol spinster died 27 February 1902 Probate Bristol 8 April to Mary Ann Dayer spinster Effects £125 11s. 5d.

RG31 Baker See RF31

RG33 Lucy Mitchell (1832-1888) William Webb Mitchell (1828-1893)

North: In ............................

LUCY, THE LOVING WIFE OF WILLIAM WEBB MITCHELL WHO DIED DECEMBER 26TH 1886, AGED 57 YEARS

DEVOTED WIFE AND LOVING MOTHER

..............................................

.............................................. South:

In affectionate remembrance of WILLIAM WEBB MITCHELL WHO DIED APRIL 4TH 1893

AGED 84 YEARS.

“THY WILL BE DONE.”

Pitched 4 ways. The marriage of William Webb Mitchell to Lucy West was registered 1859/Q2 Bath. In the 1881 census at 6 Manvers Street, Bath: William W Mitchell, aged 52, contractor 9 men & 3 boys, born at Bath, wife Lucy, aged 49, born at Bath, three children, a visitor, a boarder and a servant. The death of Lucy Mitchell was registered 1888/Q4 Bath. The death of William Webb Mitchell, aged 64, was registered 1893/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1893: MITCHELL William Wenn of 6 Manvers-street Bath builder died 4 April 1893 Probate Bristol 1 June to Alfred Mitchell ironmonger Mary Mitchell spinster and Samuel George Mitchell builder Efefcts £1287 13s. 8d.

RG35 Julia Hall (1820-1880) Henry Hall Isabella Elizabeth Gunning (1859-1882) John Gunning (1827-) Isabella Gunning

North: IN MEMORY OF JULIA, WIFE OF HENRY [HALL]

OF THIS CITY, WHO DIED MAY 12TH 1880, AGED [59] FOR SO HE GIVETH HIS BELOVED SLEEP.

ALSO OF DOLLIE, NIECE OF THE ABOVE,

JOHN AND ISABELLA GUNNING, DIED JANY 24TH 1882. RISEN WITH CHRIST

Pitched 4 ways. The marriage of Henry Hall to Julia Stamp at St James, Bath was

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(1828-) registered 1842/Q3 Bath. The birth of Isabella Elizabeth Gunning was registered 1858/Q1 Newington. In the 1871 census at 2 St Mary’s Buildings, Wells Road, Bath: Henry Hall, aged 51, retired draper, born in London, wife Julia, aged 49, born at Bath, a servant and three visitors. The death of Julia Hall, aged 59, was registered 1880/Q2 Bath. In the 1881 census at 8 Abbey Churchyard, Bath: Henry Hall, aged 59, widower, retired draper, born at Newington (Middx), John Gunning, aged 53, boot & shoe maker, born at Pimlico (Middx), wife Isabella, aged 52, born at Bath, and children: Isabella, aged 20, unmarried, toy & fancy dealer, born at Newington (Middx), and Alice, aged 17, born at Peckham (Surrey). The death of Isabella Elizabeth Gunning, aged 22, was registered 1882/Q1 Bath.

RG37 George Keightley (1828-1862)

South: ............

GEORG[E KEIGHTLEY] DIED 19TH FEBRUARY [1862]

AGED 33 YEARS

Pitched 4 ways. Delaminated at the top. The marriage of George Keightley to Caroline Drew was registered 1853/Q3 Bath. In the 1861 census at 3 Lisbon Terrace, Bath: George Keightley, aged 32, draper, born at Dumfrieshire-shire, Scotland, wife Caroline, aged 32, born at Cains Cross (Glos), children: Margaret E, aged 6, born at Trowbridge (Wilts), Marion, aged 5, born at Trowbridge, and Minnie, aged 3, born at Trowbridge, and a servant. The death of George Keightley, aged 33, was registered 1862/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1862: 6 June. The Will of George Keightley late of Lisbon-terrace in the City of Bath Draper deceased who died 19 February 1862 at Lisborn-terrace aforesaid was

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proved at Bristol by the oath of John Sinclair of Westgate-buildings in the said City Draper one of the Executors. Effects under £600.

RG41 Emma Cook (1825-1906) Edith Ellen Bligh (1867-1922) Phoebe Cook (1857-1941)

Edging, north: EMMA COOK, 28TH JULY 1906 I EDITH ELLEN BLIGH 29TH SEPT. 1922

Edging, south:

......................BER 1941

Edging in rough white granite. The birth of Edith Ellen Coook was registered 1867/Q1 Axbridge. In the 1871 census at The New Inn, Worle (Som): James Cook, aged 46, farmer & publican, born at Worle, wife aged Emma, aged 45, born at Kewstoke (Som), nine children, a lodger and servant. Among the children were: Phoebe, aged 14, and Edith Ellen, aged 4. In the 1881 census at 26 Berkeley Square, Bristol: Phoebe Cook, aged 23, unmarried draper’s assistant born at Worle (Som) (one of 21 draper’s assistants). The marriage of William Hodges Bligh to Edith Ellen Cooke was registered 1888/Q2 Axbridge. In the 1901 census at Weston House, Welsl Road, Bath: William E Underwood, aged 29, quanity surveyor, born at Cheltenham, wife Eva, aged 32, born at Worle (Som), three children, Emma Cook, aged 76, widow, mother-in-law, retired nurse, born at Kewstoke (Som), a urse and a servant. The death of Emma Cook, aged 81, was registered 1906/Q3 Bath. In the 1911 census at Braeside, Balmoral Road, Ramsgate: William Hodges Bligh, aged 53, general printer, born near Canterbury, wife Edith Ellen, aged 42, married 23 years 1 child, born at Worle (Som), and son Jack Hodges, aged 21, single, printer’s assistant, born at Ramsgate. The death of Edith E Bligh, aged 55, was registered 1922/Q3 Bath. The death of Phoebe Cook, aged 84, was registered 1941/Q4 Bath.

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RG42 Katherine Hawkins (1864-1907) Walter Hawkins (1855-1945) Frederick Sydney Hawkins (1902-1973) Alice Winifred Hawkins (1900-1982) Charles Alfred Hawkins (1896-1943) Frank William Hawkins (1888-1974) Lena Elizabeth Hawkins (1893-1989)

Edging, south: IN LOVING MEMORY OF KATE HAWKINS, DIED JUNE 1907, AGED 42.

AND HER HUSBAND WALTER, DIED APRIL 1945, AGED 88.

Edging, north: IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK SYDNEY HAWKINS, DIED 2ND DEC 1973, AGED 71.

AND HIS WIFE WINIFRED, DIED 15TH MAY 1982, AGED 81.

Edging, east:

AND CHARLES HAWKINS DIED AUG. 1942, AGED 46.

Vase:

IN LOVING MEMORY LENA ELIZABETH

HAWKINS DIED 22. OCT. 1989

AGED 96 YEARS.

Edging in pink granite, green chippings and a freestanding vase. The year of 1942 for Charles Hawkins on the inscription has been checked; it is at variance with the burial record which has 1943. The birth of Walter Hawkins in 1855 was registered 1856/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Dutton. The birth of Francis William Hawkins was registered 1888/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Hawkins. The birth of Charles Alfred Hawkins in 1896 was registered 1897/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Williams. In the 1901 census at 30 Trelawney Road, Brislington (Som): Walter Hawkins, aged 49, banker mason, born at Bath, wife Kate, aged 36, born at Swansea, six children and a visitor. The birth of Frederick Sydney Hawkins was registered 1902/Q3 Keynsham, mother’s maiden name: Williams. The death of Katherine Hawkins, aged 42, was registered 1907/Q2 Keynsham. The death of Walter Hawkins, aged 89, was registred 1945/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1945: HAWKINS Walter of 31 Englishcombe-road Bath died 21 April 1945 Probate Bristol 20 June to Lena Elizabeth Hawkins spinster. Effects £365 1s. The death of Frederick Sydney Hawkins, born on 4 Jul 1902, was registered 1973/Q4 Bath. The death of Frank William Hawkins, born on 22 Mar 1888, was registered 1974/Q4 Bath. The death of Lena Elizabeth Hawkins, born on 4 May 1893, was registered 1989/Oct Bath.

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RG44 Edward Josiah Pike (1886-1911) Edith Alice Pike (1910-1916) Alice Pike (1881-1971)

Edging, south (on 1 line): IN LOVING MEMORY OF EDWARD JOSIAH PIKE, BORN 15TH JULY 1886, WHO FELL

ASLEEP DEC. 27TH 1911. Edging, north: AND EDITH ALICE PIKE, BORN 23RD FEB. 1910, WHO FELL ASLEEP FEB. 1ST 1916.

Edging, west:

AND ALICE PIKE, DIED MARCH 17TH 1971, AGED 89.

Edging and a polished stone cover. Some lead missing. The birth of Edward Josiah Pike was registered 1886/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Newman. The marriage of Edward Josiah Pike to Alice Blinman was registered 1909/Q4 Bath. The birth of Edith Alice Pike was registered 1910/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Blinman. In the 1911 census at 4 Faulkland Road, Durley Park, Bath: Edward Pike, aged 25, cashier to furnishing house, born at St James parish, Bath, wife Alice, aged 29, married 1 years 1 child, born at Shepton Mallet (Som), and daughter Edith, aged 1. The death of Edward J Pike, aged 25, was registered 1911/Q4 Bath. The death of Edith A Pike, aged 5, was registered 1916/Q1 Bath. The death of Alice Pike, born on 5 Nov 1881, was registered 1971/Q1 Bath.

RG45 Harriet Bentall (1830-1913) Sarah Maynard (1836-1922)

IN Loving Memory

of HARRIET BENTALL.

BORN FEBY 22ND 1830, DIED JUNE 28TH 1913.

“THEM ALSO WHICH SLEEP IN JESUS WILL GOD BRING WITH HIM.”

Also In Loving Memory

of SARAH, WIDOW OF HENRY MAYNARD,

OF SAFFRON WALDEN

DIED MARCH 4TH 1922,

Tall headstone and edging. On 23 May 1859 at Histon, Cambridge: Henry Nathan Maynard, son of Nathan Maynard, married Sarah Allen, daughter of Charles Allen. In the 1891 census at 171 The Grove, Hammersmith: Henry N Maynard, aged 57, civil engineer, born at Whittleford (Cambs), wife

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AGED 85.

“TILL HE COME.”

Sarah, aged 54, born at Cambridge, daughter Mary A, aged 25, single, born at Mynyddyslwyn (Mon), a visitor and a servant. The death of Henry Nathan Maynard, aged 65, was registered 1899/Q1 Saffron Walden. In the 1901 census at 4 East Street, Saffron Walden (Essex): Sarah Maynard, aged 64, widow, living on own means, born at Cambridge, a visitor and a servant. In the 1911 census at 1 Cambridge Place, Widcombe Hill, Bath: Clara Allen, aged 83, widow, private means, born at Blackhouse (Essex), Emily Mary Allen, aged 40, single, daughter, private means, born at Histon, Cambridge, Harriet Bentall, aged 81, single, sister, private means, born at Blackmore, and a servant. The death of Harriet Bentall, aged 83, was registered 1913/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1913: BENTALL Harriet of 1 Cambridge-place Widcombe Hill Bath spinster died 28 June 1913 Probate London 11 August to Thomas Oswald Newman engineer. Effects £917 13s. 10d. The death of Sarah Maynard, aged 85, was registered 1933/Q1 Bath.

RG46 George Nash (1867-1914) William Walter Millard (1872-1938) Mary Millard (1873-1953)

Headstone, edging and a freestanding vase. The headstone is broken and is face-down on the grave. The birth of George Nash in 1867 was registered 1868/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Branchard. The birth of William Walter Millard was registered 1872/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: White. The birth of Mary Bailey was registered 1873/Q3 Bath. In the 1911 census at 2 Virginia Cottages, Dolemeads, Widcombe, Bath: William Walter Millard, aged 38, single, breaksman on railway, born at Bathwick, Bath, Mary Millard, aged 72, widow, mother, born

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at Calne (Wilts), a niece and two nephews. In the 1911 census at 2 Beechen Cliff Place, Holloway, Bath: George Nash, aged 43, auxiliary postman, born at Tweron on Avon, Bath, wife Mary, aged 35, married 15 years 5 children of which 4 then living, born at Widcombe, Bath, and four daughters. The marriage of William Walter Millard to Mary Bailey/Nash at Holy Trinity, Combe Down was registered 1920/Q1 Bath. The death of George Nash, aged 46, was registered 1914/Q2 Bath. The death of William W Millard, aged 65, was registered 1938/Q1 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1938: MILLARD William Walter otherwise William of 3 Albert-buildings Twerton Bath died 22 March 1938 Administration Bristol 13 April to Mary Millard widow. Effects £166 17s. 7d.

RG48 Rhoda Howe (1851-1917) John Albert Howe (1852-1919)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

RHODA, THE BELOVED WIFE OF JOHN A. HOWE,

WHO FELL ASLEEP 12TH JANY 1917, AGED 66 YEARS.

ALSO OF

JOHN ALBERT HOWE, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 16TH SEPT 1919,

AGED 67 YEARS.

“A DOOR WAS OPENED IN HEAVEN.”

RE-UNITED AT THE THRONE OF GRACE.

Tall headstone, edging and a freestanding vase. The birth of Rhoda Neate was registered 1851/Q2 Chippenham. The birth of John Albert Howe was registered 1852/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Parsons. The marriage of John Albert Howe to Rhoda Neate was registered 1875/Q4 Bath. In the 1911 census at 53 Shakespeare Avnue, Bath: John Albert Howe, aged 59, stationer & newsagent – own account, born at Bath, and wife Rhoda, aged 59, married 34 years 6 children of which 5 then living, born at Wickswood (Wilts). The death of Rhoda Howe, aged 66, was registered 1917/Q1 Bath. The death of John A Howe, aged 67, was registered 1919/Q3 Bath.

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From the National Probate Calendar 1919: HOWE John Albert of 53 Shakespeare-avenue Bath retired stationer died 16 September 1919 Probate Bristol 5 November to Sydney William Bush J.P. and Ernest Raymond Howe stationer. Efefcts £4819 17s. 1d.

RG49 Ruth Margaret Woodward (1899-1918) Henry Woodward (1864-1941) Ruth Fanny Woodward (1863-1948)

IN SACRED AND LOVING MEMORY

_ OF _ RUTH MARGARET

YOUNGEST DAUGHTER OF HENRY & RUTH WOODWARD,

WHOSE SPIRIT RETURNED TO GOD WHO GAVE IT OCTOBER 19TH 1918,

AGED 18 YEARS 11 MONTHS

“BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD.” MATT. 5.V.8.

ALSO

HENRY WOODWARD FATHER OF ABOVE

PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY JANUARY 29TH 1941, AGED 76 YEARS.

ALSO OF

RUTH FANNY, LOVING WIFE AND MOTHER

REUNITED AGAIN FEBRUARY 22ND 1948, AGED 84 YEARS.

PEACE PERFECT PEACE.

Tall headstone, edging and two freestanding vases. The birth of Ruth Fanny Wyles was registered 1863.Q3 Stamford. Baptised on 22 Nov 1863 at Duddington (Northants): Ruth Fanny, daughter of Thomas & Mary Ann Wyles. The birth of Henry Woodward was registered 1864/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Taylor. The marriage of Henry Woodward to Ruth Fanny Wyles was registered 1886/Q1 Bath. The birth of Ruth Margaret Woodwward was registered 1899/Q4 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Wyles. In the 1901 census at 69 Holloway, Bath: Hy Woodward, aged 36, carpenter & joiner, born at Bath, wife Ruth, aged 37, born at Duddington (Northants), seven children and a boarder. The death of Ruth M Woodward, aged 18, was registered 1918/Q4 Bath. The death of Henry Woodward, aged 76, was registered 1941/Q1 Bath. The death of Ruth F Woodward, aged 84, was registered 1948/Q1 Bath.

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RG51 Eliza Highfield (1839-1923) George Hitchins (1861-1936) Emma Hitchins (1858-1948)

Edging, south (on 1 line): IN LOVING MEMORY OF ELIZA WIDOW OF SAMUEL HIGHFIELD, DIED JAN. 31ST

1923, AGED 82. AT REST.

Edging, north (on 1 line): ALSO OF GEORGE HITCHINS, WHO FELL ASLEEP APRIL 13TH 1936 AGED 74.

BELOVED BY ALL.

Edging, east: AND OF EMMA, WIDOW OF GEORGE HITCHINS

DIED JUNE 8TH 1948, AGED 89.

Edging. The marriage of Samuel Highfield to Caroline Ewins was registered 1857/Q3 Bath. The birth of George Hitchins was registered 1861/Q1 Calne. The birth of Emma Highfield was registered 1858/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Ewins. The marriage of George Hitchins to Emma Highfield was registered 1886/Q3 Bath. In the 1911 census at 1 Magdalen Road, Bath: George Hitchins, aged 49, plumber & gasfitter – employer, born at Avebury (Wilts), and wife Emma, aged 52, married 24 years no children, born at Bath. The death of Eliza Highfield, aged 83, was registered 1923/Q1 Bath. The death of George Hitchins, aged 74, was registered 1936/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1936: HITCHINS George of 1 St. Mark’s-gardens Bath died 13 April 1936 Probate Bristol 30 May to Emma Hitchins widow. Effects £855 12s. 4d. The death of Emma Hitchins, aged , was registered 1948/Q2 Weston-super-Mare. From the National Probate Calendar 1948: HITCHINS Emma of 35 Milton Park-road Weston-super-Mare widow died 8 June 1948 at The Institution Axbridge Somersetshire Probate Bristol 10 September to Mary Louisa Bath (wife of Charles Owen Bath) and the said Charles Owen Bath retired insurance superintendent. Effects £963 13s. 5d.

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RG57 Lydia Lucy Ainsworth (1852-1926) James Willway (1824-1860) Lucy Hannah Willway (1831-1905) William John Ainsworth (1855-1943) James Ainsworth

IN SACRED MEMORY OF LYDIA LUCY

THE BELOVED WIFE OF W. J. AINSWORTH OF BATH

AND DAUGHTER OF JAMES AND LUCY H. WILLWAY,

WHO ENTERED INTO LIFE AUGUST 9TH 1926, AGED 71.

A BELOVED AND DEVOTED MOTHER.

ALSO OF WILLIAM JOHN,, SON OF JAMES AINSWORTH,

OF CLARENDON, WILTS. WHO PASSED ON DEC. 6TH 1943

AGED 88. “NOTHING IS HERE FOR TEARS.”

MUCH LOVED HUSBAND FATHER & FRIEND.

Headstone and edging. The birth of Lydia Lucy Willway was registered 1852/Q1 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Davis. The birth of William John Ainsworth was registered 1855/Q4 Alderbury. The marriage of William John Ainsworth to Lydia Lucy Willway was registered 1881/Q3 Bath. In the 1911 census at 103 Bath Road, Swindon: William John Ainsworth, aged 55, auctioneer & estate agent, born at Clarendon (Wilts), wife Lydia Lucy, aged 59, married 29 years 6 children, children: Kathleen Estelle, aged 18, born at Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath, and Norman John, aged 16, born at Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath, a visitor, a boarder and a servant. The death of Lydia L Ainsworth, aged 74, was registered 1926/Q3 Bath. Frrom the National Probate Calendar 1926: AINSWORTh Lydia Lucy of 7 Devonshire-buildings Bath (wife of William John Ainsworth) died 9 August 1926 Administration Bristol 27 October to the said William John Ainssworth company director. Effects £395 15s. 11d. The death of William J Ainsworth, aged 88, was registered 1943/Q4 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1944: AINSWORTH William John of Pollard Ash Greenway-lane Bath died 6 December 1943 Probate Llandudno 27 March to Reginald William Ainsworth civil servant and George Leslie Wates solicitor. Effects £8172 15s. 5d.

RG58 William James Willway (1854-1949) Edward Francis Willway (1886-1968) Theodore Claude Eric

Headstone: IN

SACRED MEMORY OF W. J. WILLWAY,

CALLED HOME APRIL 11TH 1949, AGED 94.

FOR ME TO LIVE IS CHRIST,

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Willway (1894-1969) THE SON OF GOD, WHO LOVED ME, AND GAVE HIMSELF FOR ME.

EDWARD FRANCIS WILLWAY

ENTERED FULLER LIFE APRIL 26TH 1968 AGED 82.

WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN ME SHALL NEVER DIE. JOHN 11.20. MY STRENGTH IS MADE PERFECT WEAKNESS ..............

Plaque: THEODORE WILLWAY ENTERED FULLER LIFE

MAY 3RD 1969.

THINE EYES SHALL SEE THE KING IN HIS BEAUTY

ISAIAH ....

Headstone, edging (one corner displaced) and a rectangular plaque at the foot. The birth of William James Willway was registered 1854/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Davis. The marriage of William James Willway to Alice Jane Clark was registered 1885/Q2 Bath. The birth of Edward Francis Willway was registered 1886/Q2 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Clark. The birth of Theodore Claude E Willway was registered 1894/Q3 Bath, mother’s maiden name: Clark. In the 1911 census at 3 Sion Place, Bathwick Hill, Bath: William James Willway, aged 56, manager to general dyer chemist and laundryman (& local preacher), born at Walcot, Bath, wife Alice Jane, aged 56, married 25 years 5 children of which 4 then living, born at 4 St Mary’s Bldgs, Wells Rd, Lyncombe, Bath, children: Edward Francis, aged 24, single, tutor at Victoria College, Gros[veno]r, Bath, born at St Mary’s Bldgs, Irene Mildred, aged 22, single, born at 6 Eastville, Walcot, Theodore Claud Eric, aged 16, born at 3 St Saviours Tce, Walcot, Bath, and Christine Vera Dorothy, aged 14, born at 3 St Saviours Tce, Walcot, Bath, Ada Clark, aged 53, single, sister-in-law, born at Bloomfield Bdgs, Lyncombe, Bath, and a servant. The death of William J Willway, aged 94, was registered 1949/Q2 Bath. From the National Probate Calendar 1949: WILLWAY William James of 10 Bloomfield-avenue Bath died 11 April 1949 at Pollardash Greenway-lane Bath Probate Bristol 7 September to Edward Francis Willway schoolmaster and Irene Mildred Willway spinster. Effects £1145 12s. 8d. The death of Edward F Willway, aged 82, was registered 1868/Q2 Bath. The death of Theodore Claude E Willway, born on 31 May 1894, was registered 1969/Q2 Trowbridge.