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1451	Staff Sergeant	Lasbury, George (I25242)
1452	Stephen Dando was waiting at the weighbridge of Norton Hill Colliery for his load of coal to be weighed with his horse and cart and collapsed and died beside his horse before a Doctor could arrive. For 50 to 60 years Stephen worked as a coal miner at Norton Hill, Haydon and New Rock before he retired from the mines about 16 years ago. He had since carried on a small business coal hauling and was a popular and well known local figure making his daily visits with his horse and cart to the local collieries. He had devoted much of his life to Methodism, was a local preacher, trustee of The Redfield Road Methodist Church Midsomer Norton and Sunday school superintendent for about 50 years.	Dando, Stephen (I8237)
1453	Stoker	Smith, Henry (I22108)
1454	Stonington - Frank R. Lasbury, 64, of 24 Orchard Street, co-operator of Lasbury's Guest House, died Tuesday at the Westerly Hospital where he had been a patient for the last week. Mr Lasbury founded the Stonington Industrial Metal Products Company in 1963 and operated it until retiring in 1981. He and his wife have since operated Lasbury's Guest House in Stonington. A resident of Stonington since 1941, he was a machinist at the former Atwood Machine Company before enlisting in the navy in 1942, where he served as a naval aviation carrier based torpedo pilot until his discharge in 1945 with the rank of Lieutenant. He was graduated in 1946 from the Frank Renouard School of Enbalming and Restotative Art in New York City and was a licensed enbalmer and funeral director with the former Harvey W. Buckler Funeral Home in Westerly and the former Shea-Williams Funeral Home in Mystic. He was an honorary member of the Pioneer Hook and Ladder company of the Stonington Borough Fire department and an honorary member of the Stonington Ambulance Corps. He was a member of the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society and the Mystic Chamber of Commerce. He had served on the Stonington Borough Zoning Board of Appeals and was a director of the Stonington Community Credit Union. He was a former member of both the Pawcatuck and Mystic Lions Clubs. He was born May 9th 1922 in Stafford Springs, the son of Carl W. Lasbury and Louise Gerdes. Survivors include his wife, Mae Clarke Lasbury, a son, Drake C. Lasbury of Pawcatuck, a daughter Jayne Lasbury of Stonington, a brother William Lasbury of Southington and 2 granddaughters. Funeral services wil be at 11am Friday at the Thomas L. Neilan and Sons Mystic Funeral Home. Internment will be in Stonington Cemetery at the convenience of the family.	Lasbury, Frank Robert (I931)
1455	Stroud Union Workhouse - living as a pauper	Seymour, Thomas (I4396)
1456	Stroud Union Workhouse - living as a pauper	Seymour, Thomas (I4396)
1457	Suffocated by rubbish. He was repairing a wind road with some other men when a lagging broke and caught him by the neck and a quantity of small rubbish fell and suffocated him before he could be released.	Button, Albert (I40952)
1458	Suffocated by foul air in Tyning pit, Somerset owned by Countess Waldegrave He was measuring up a road which had been abandoned near an old loose. It is supposed a squeeze had come on and some carbonic acid gas found its way from the gob through the cracks in the coal and suffocated him before he could be removed.	Seymour, David (I8994)
1459	Summoned to contribute to the support of his son William Heal who was at Redhill Reformatory School - 1s a week	Heal, Uriah Norman (I71063)
1460	Surname shown as MAIZEY in probate document	Mazey, Robert (I6422)
1461	Sydney Chase Sr. was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on August 4, 1860. He was the eighth child of Edwin T. Chase and Lucia Coffin Chase. He attended Philadelphia Central High School, but left before graduating because he had a very shy disposition. His first career ambition was to be a sheep rancher out west. He was living in Philadelphia when the Florida citrus industry boomed and newspapers and magazines began carrying stories of great fortunes to be made in citrus. After reading just such an article in Scribner's Magazine, Chase decided to move to Florida in 1878. Arriving first in Sanford, Chase worked for Henry M. Sanford, owner of Belair Groves and Experimental Gardens, where he learned as much as he possibly could about the cultivation of citrus. In 1884 Chase's brother Joshua Coffin Chase joined him in Florida to launch Chase & Co. The company offered fire insurance and fertilizer to growers, and in 1886 the brothers purchased several citrus groves and began selling their produce themselves. They were so successful that other citrus growers in the area approached them to help sell their produce too. The building of packinghouses followed. Sydney took many trips abroad marketing citrus products. His interest in building railroads in the state led him to explore possible usage of the Everglades. This led him on an exploratory expedition of the Everglades with a group led by Alonzo Church in 1892. The severe freezes of 1894-1895 hit all of Florida hard; the Chase brothers were no exception. Due to the damage to groves around the state, growers were not able to pay premiums on Chase & Co. loans, and the demand for fertilizer plummeted. The Chase brothers then turned to the cultivation of celery to provide income, becoming the first large-scale producers of celery. After Sydney's brother moved to California, he began to explore other businesses, including railroads, phosphate mining and banking, all under the umbrella of Chase & Co. In 1904, Joshua returned to Florida, and the brothers began to rebuild their citrus industry, buying groves and building a fertilizer plant to support their own needs. The brothers are also credited with the discovery of an island located between two lakes in Orlando. The discovery of this island, covered with over 1,300 citrus trees, added a large grove to the Chase's collection. The island was named 'Isleworth' after a comment by Samuel's father-in-law. Today, it has become a popular golf resort. As the citrus industry revived, the Chase brother's acquired more land to grow citrus; they also bought additional packinghouses and built a farming supply store. As Chase & Co. flourished, Sanford became a major citrus growing location as well as the largest orange shipping point in the state. Sydney Chase and his brother were very protective of their industry and initially refused to join the newly formed Florida Citrus Exchange, fearing they would give up too much control of their business. After several years of negotiation with C.C. Commander, Chase & Co. joined the Florida Citrus Exchange under a complex agreement. But conflict between the Chase brothers and Florida Citrus Mutual resulted in the brothers leaving the Exchange three years later. Eventually the Chase brothers sold their insurance business, as well as most of their citrus-related enterprises. By 1928 the main focus of Chase & Co. was in the fertilizer industry. The Florida population boom of the 1930's and 1940's allowed Chase & Co. the opportunity to take a new direction. The focus of their business shifted to residential garden and building supplies. Apart from his business ventures, Sydney Chase found the time to become highly involved in his community. With his brother Joshua, they became major contributors to the building of Rollins College in Winter Park as well as to the Florida Historical Society. In their communities, they were known as civic leaders and philanthropists. Sydney Chase died in 1941, leaving Chase & Co. in the hands of his brother and other associates. His sons, Sydney Chase Jr., Randall Chase and Frank Chase all followed the influences of their father, joining the citrus industry. Chase & Co. still exists today under the name of Sunniland, although the Chase family is no longer involved in the business. Rebecca Meyer www.floridacitrushalloffame.com	Chase, Sydney Octavius Snr. (I46812)
1462	Sydney Morning Herald - 20th July 1933 Prince Alfred Hospital - Death from injuries sustained falling from a bicycle Benjamin William Lasbury, 24, a blacksmith, of Clyde Street, Grenville, who had his skull fractured last Saturday, died at St. Joseph's Hospital on Tuesday night from his injuries.	Lasbury, Benjamin William (I2808)
1463	Taken a prisoner of war by the Japanese on 15 Feb 1942	Whitlock, Leslie Ethelbert (I93230)
1464	Tank Driver	Edwards, Claude Joseph Albert (I42801)
1465	Technical Assistant - Electric Instrument Testing & Development Department	Welchman, Dennis Howard (I76362)
1466	Telegraph Operator	Parfitt, Oliver Herbert (I50015)
1467	Telegraphist Permanent Lineman	Box, Harold George (I46193)
1468	Tenth Sunday after Trinity; The First Child; Parishioners of Holcombe	Moon, Jane (I45724)
1469	Terry BROWN Passed away on 19th December 2019, aged 82 years. Funeral service at St Michael and All Angels Church, Cornwood on Tuesday 7th January 2020 at 11.00am, thence interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations if desired made payable to Parkinson's UK may be left as a retiring collection, online at wcpltd.com or sent to Walter C. Parson Plympton, PL7 1QW Tel: 01752 343848 https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/brown/4793676	Brown, Terence (I63)
1470	TESTUM JOHN LASBURY of Limpley Stoke in Bradford in County Wilts of Sarum Diocese IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I John Lasbury of Limpley Stoke in the parish of Bradford in the county of Wilts, Scribler, Do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following first of all my soul I commit into the hands of God Almighty looking for salvation alone by the merits of Jesus Christ My body I commit to this earth to be devoutly buried by my executor herein hereafter named. And as for my wordly effects I do give and dispose thereof in manner and form following (that is to say) My dwelling house and garden thereunto belonging adjoining to the courtyard of Limpley Stoke aforesaid I do give and bequeth unto my son Thomas Lasbury ITEM I do give unto my grandson John Lasbury son of the said Thomas Lasbury the sum of ten pounds to be paid to him my said grandson when he shall arrive to the age of one and twenty years ITEM I do give unto my son William Lasbury the sum of five pounds, to be paid to him at the end of one year from my death (if he shall come in person to demand the same at that time or at any time afterwards) ITEM I do give unto Anne Lasbury daughter of the said William Lasbury the sum of five pounds to be paid to her one shilling by the week until the said sum of five pounds be fully expended AND All the most residue and remainder of my goods and chattels debts credits and effects I do give and bequeth unto my said son Thomas Lasbury whom I do make whole and sole executor for this my last will and testament, willing him to make an honest payment of my debts, and also decently for burial of my body by my deceased wife desiring Mr Peter Fisher and Mr Thomas Fisher, to see this my last will and testament duly executed. IN WITNESS whereof I the said John Lasbury do hereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of January Anno Domini 1724 and in the eleventh year of the reign of our sovereign Lord George by his grace of God over Great Britain, France and Ireland. King John Lasbury Sealed signed published and declared to be the last will and testament of me John Lasbury in the presence of Thomas Bush, Susana Silby The will is believed to have been executed by Thomas Lasbury, son of John Lasbury on 15th February 1725	Lasbury, John (I5233)
1471	The "Index to Griffith's Valuation of Ireland 1848-1862" shows that the Moran's had land in Ower, Killursa, Galway, Ireland. Listed as land owners were Michael, Michael with a father named Tom, Michael Jr., Thomas and Mary. Buried: Ross Abbey near Headford, Galway, Ireland	Moran, Mary (I2978)
1472	The anthem was performed for the first time in the vestry of Capel Tabor in Maesteg in either January or February 1856, by a singer called Elizabeth John from Pontypridd, and it soon became popular in the locality. Its popularity spread after the Llangollen Eisteddfod in 1858. Thomas Llewelyn of Aberdare won a competition for an unpublished collection of Welsh airs with a collection that included Glan Rhondda. The adjudicator of the competition, Owain Alaw (John Owen, 1821-1883) asked for permission to include Glan Rhondda in his publication, Gems of Welsh melody (1860). This volume, which gave Glan Rhondda its more famous title, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, was sold in large quantities and ensured the popularity of the national anthem across the whole of Wales.	John, Elizabeth Pritchard (I72777)
1473	The bridesmaids were Miss M. Stock of Freshford and Miss Annie Perry a cousin of the bride. James Perry gave away the bride. Albert Little was best man.	Family (F27295)
1474	The cage was lowered before he was aware of movement and he and the tub were lowered together. "A man named Adam Edgell fell into the Vobster pit, a depth of 70 yards on Tuesday afternoon. An inquest was held into his mangled remains on Saturday at Coleford and a verdict of accidental death recorded. A widow and four children are left destitute by this most sad calamity"	Edgell, Adam (I89417)
1475	The Canberra Times - 6th July 1948 THIRD DEATH AFTER COLLISION SYDNEY, Monday. Two people are dead and two others may die as a result of an accident on the Hume Highway yesterday. This was stated today at the Liverpool Court when David Russell, 35, carrier, of Liverpool, was remanded to July 28 on two charges of manslaughter. Russell was also remanded on charges of drunken driving, driving on the wrong side of the road and on three charges of causing grievous bodily harm. Bail of ?100 was allowed. Sergeant McKinley said that Russell, while drunk, drove on the wrong side of the road in a truck and collided with a car. As a result of the smash Herbert J. C. Perry, of Granville, and Arthur S. Croft, of Broadmeadow, died. Fears were held for the recovery of Edna Croft, Amy Lasbury and Eunice Perry. The third death occurred today following an accident at Liverpool last night. Mrs. Amy Lasbury, 72, of Clyde Street. Granville, died with a fractured skull in Parramatta District Hospital this afternoon. Still critically ill in hospital are Mrs. Edna Croft, of Broadmeadow, wife of the dead man; Anita Croft, of Granville, and Eunice Perry, of Granville. All have probable fractures of the skull. Murray McKenzie, of Lane Cove, 19, a motor cyclist, who collided with the crashed vehicles, is in Parramatta Hospital with a fractured leg.	Walker, Amy Ethel (I733)
1476	The deceased Sarah (Simpkin) Lasbury, who passed to rest on Thursday, Oct. 23d, 1913, was born at Walnut Grove on November 11th, 1836. She was the eldest daughter of Thomas Simpkin and Ann, his wife. Her whole life was spent in the neighborhood of Griggsville, where all her children were born. She was the wife of Mr. John Lasbury to whom she was united on March 20th, 1858, and she survived him by almost six years, he having passed to his reward on Sunday, Nov. 17th, 1907. To this union were born five children, three daughters and two sons, Mary (Mrs. John Stead), Ann (Mrs. C. P. Hatch), Elizabeth (Mrs. Louis Parker), John, all of Griggsville; and Vincent of Chicago, all of whom survive their parents. Two sisters, Ann (Mrs. B. B. Hopkins), Mary (Mrs. Hitch) and Thomas Simpkin, the only brother, also survives their sister. There is little need to speak of the saintly character and loveable personality that has gone from the darkness of her earthly life to the light of paradise, for all knew of her sterling qualities, who had the privilege of her friendship or acquaintance. Suffice it to say that the whole of this township and the surrounding neighborhood sincerely mourns the departure of as good a woman as they have ever been permitted to know. Rest Eternal, grant her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her. The funeral service was held at S. James' church on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2:30,conducted by the pastor. A large concourse of relatives and friends were present to pay their last marks of respect to their de parted loved one. The interment was in the beautiful Walnut Grove cemetery, where she lies side by side with her beloved partner. The pall bearers were Dr. T. S. and Rufus Hitch, T. M. Yates, Page Hatch, Walter Stead and Robert Hopkins. Contributed by Sandi Donaldson	Simpkin, Sarah (I600)
1477	The Dutch cargo ship PRINS FREDERIK HENDRIK was built in 1936 by Fredrikstad Mekaniske Verksted A/S as the TABORFJELL and owned at the time of her loss by Zeetransport Mij. N.V. On March 8th, 1941, PRINS FREDERIK HENDRIK, on a voyage from Cardiff, Wales to Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada with 600 tons of fuel, was sunk in a German air raid in St. Georges Channel, Irish Sea. 8 people lost their lives. Read more at wrecksite: https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?69692	McLean, Charles Vincent (I97312)
1478	The family sadly announces the passing of Phil, Sunday, November 30, 2003, at the age of 74 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband, for 52 years, of Christina (APPS). Loving father and grandfather of: Chris and Ruth (Coxford) GOLDING of Guelph and children Katie and Allie; Kevin and Leigh (Izzillo) GOLDING of Guelph and children Angela, Philip and Jacqueline; Paul and Sherry (Ellis) GOLDING of Cambridge and children Steve, Christa, Mike, Samantha and Bradley; and Kim and Don MOFFIT of Guelph and children Jessica and Nicolette. Phil is survived by his brother Michael of Mississauga. Predeceased by: his parents Herbert Philip and Gladys (CURRELL) GOLDING; sister Gretchen GOLDING; and grand_son MacKenzie MOFFIT. Phil was an avid and accomplished golfer. He was a winner of many amateur tournaments and was a member of the 1961 Saskatchewan Willingdon Cup team. His early golf was played at the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club where he was a multiple Club Champion. With his three sons he won the Ontario Father and Three Sons Championship four times. He was also a four time Club Champion at the Cutten Club, Guelph, where he was an active member for many years. Born in Toronto, Phil grew up in Port Credit and enjoyed a successful career in sales in Ontario and Saskatchewan. He was a founding owner of two successful family businesses: Golding Travel (1977); and Crosible Filtration Ltd. (1984). Heartfelt thanks to Doctors GOLDSMITH, Levy and Bailey and the nurses at the Guelph General Hospital for their care and understanding. Friends will be received at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Wednesday (2-4 and 7-9 p.m.). Funeral service will be held, in the funeral home chapel, Thursday, December 4, 2003, at 11 a.m., with the Reverend Deborah DEAVU officiating. (Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre). Cremation followed by internment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Guelph. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society, 4A-214 Speedvale Ave. W., Guelph N1H 1C4 or Hemophilia Ontario (Central Western Ontario Region), 203-1 Duke St., Hamilton L8P 1W9 would be appreciated by the family. (Wall-Custance 519-822-0051 or www.wallcustance.com) Toronto Star 2 Dec 2003	Golding, Herbert Philip (I3725)
1479	The following was derived from recollections of Gertrude Lasbury Marcy, daughter of Grace Townsend Lasbury and from Gladys H. Warren (from Marilyn Macdonald) James married Grace Townsend of Old Town., Maine on April 19, 1904. Grace's father was Ezra Gilman Townsend, born 7 Jun 1838, Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA and worked for years as a wool sorter for Chapin Humphrey. He died on 23 Feb 1914, Broad Brook, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Her mother was Deborah Annie Ramsdell, born in 1841 in Lincolnville, Maine and worked at the old "National House" as a table girl. She died on 5 Jun 1893, Hudson, Penobscot, Maine, USA. Deborah's mother died very young on the family farm in Hudson, Maine. Deborah's father was a sea captain and sailed around Cape Horn (according to Gertrude Lasbury Marcy and the Lasbury genealogy). He was killed on the wharf at Winterport, Maine by a man who was indignant at not being hired. He struck him with "brass knuckles" in front of the people assembled to see the ship sail. Grace had four sisters, Nellie, Hattie, Maud, and Annie (age 9 when Grace was born) and two brothers, Charlie and Frank. Charles was killed by lightning and worked for Brown Thomson Company in Hartford, Connecticut. Maud and Grace thought the world of each other (14 months difference in age). The family called them "Sol" and Jonah". Grace was born on November 23, 1885 (likely in or near Bangor, Maine) and died at age 77 on April 6, 1962 in Broad Brook, Connecticut. She came to Connecticut with her family at about age 6 (based on Annie coming to Connecticut at age 15). Grace and Maud lived with their Sister Harriet Chase on Evergreen Avenue upon coming the Hartford. She was an apprentice dressmaker in Bangor, Maine (according to Gertrude Lasbury Marcy). Her sister Annie was a dressmaker and was put on the first floor of the dress shop as a hemmer because of her good looks. On the Connecticut tobacco farm, Grace cooked and baked on an old wood and coal stove in the early years, often a complete 3-5 course dinner twice every day for 4-6 tobacco farm hands and never complained. Grace loved to garden, sported large flowery hats and made the best molasses cookies and fresh bread with molasses almost every day. She was an accomplished horsewoman and often drove her horse to South Windsor, Connecticut to see her sister Maud Graham on Graham Road. James and Grace had three girls, Helen, Hazel and Gertrude (youngest child) and James Jr. Helen and James Malcolm Macdonald had two children, Marilyn Steele and James Malcolm Jr. Hazel and Burt Simmons had one child, Elizabeth Jane, and Margaret and James Lasbury had daughter Suzanne Peck Simmons (no relation to the above family) and son James III. (See page 202 for more details of Lasbury Family Genealogy). Reference "The Life of Annie M. Warren, written by Gladys H. Warren (her daughter-in-law) May, 1961, research from Marilyn Macdonald. (Annie was Grace Lasbury's sister).	Townsend, Grace (I349)
1480	The Frances Duncan had left Barry, Wales carrying coal and was headed for Rouen, France. She capsized off Lands End during a gale with 16 crew lost.	Kerri, Paul (I54159)
1481	The funeral took place at Binegar Parish Church on Saturday June 10, 1933. The first part of the service was conducted at the Methodist Chapel by the Reverend G. Spooner, of Shepton Mallet. The committal portion was read by the Reverend G. Spooner, and the vicar, Reverend M. K. Warren. The chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. B. James, son-in-law and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. L. Emery, son and daughter-in-law; Captain and Mrs. Webb, brother and sister-in-law; Mrs. Burr, sister, and Mr. H. Stock, brother-in-law; Captain Malcolm and Mr. C. R. Dyer; Messrs. J. Emery, A. Emery, S. Emery and E. Emery, brothers-in-law; Mr. Richards and Mr. J. James and members of the Methodist Chapel.	Webb, Bessie Maria (I68171)
1482	The funeral took place at Binegar Church on Saturday April 10, 1937, and was largely attended. The Reverend W. Warren, Rector, officiated. The immediate relatives attending were Mrs. Luff, Mrs. Bobbins, Mrs. Lambert (sisters); Mr. C. Flower (brother); Mr. G. Luff, Messrs. G. L. and M. Robbins and P. Flower (nephews); Messrs. R. Ashman, B. Grinham, G. and A. James, A. Reeves, J. Martin (cousins); Messrs. C. Champion and B. Lambert (brothers-in-law); Messrs. F. Martin and J. Reeves (uncles). Mrs. Champion (sister) could not attend through indisposition. Others attending included Mr. C. M. Wilson (solicitor), Mr. F. P. Cocks (Wells), Messrs. C. West, W. Wood, E. Britten, J. Golledge, B. Smith, T. Bevan, R. Gill, E. Emery, J, Emery, W. Brown. The floral tributes were from: Alice and family; Charles and family; Laura, Marian and Bert; Ella, Charlie and family (sisters and brothers-in-law); Geoff., Maurice, Louis and Joan (nephews and niece); Aunt Alice and family; Aunt Gussie, Bernard and family (Ryde, 1.0. W.); Dinah and Moira (Bristol); Charlie and Gilbert James; Arthur James; Mr. F. P. Cocks (Wells); Ernie and Emmie Emery; Miss and Mr. Perry; Mrs. Walter Wood; Mr. Britten; Mr. and Mrs. Weaver and family; Mr. Davis and Miss Toms; and other friends. The bearers were Messrs. H. Wood, W. Tucker, J. Chappell and C. Mears.	Flower, Albert Edgar (I96321)
1483	The funeral took place at Binegar Churchyard on Wednesday May 27, 1925. He was held in very high esteem and this was reflected in the many friends and relatives that attended his funeral. He left a widow, Julianna. The mourners included Mr. Henry Emery (son), Mr. and Mrs. H. Perkins (daughter and son-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Emery (daughter and son-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. W. Perkins (daughter and son-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Higgs (daughter and son-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Dickens (daughter and son-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Prank Emery (son and daughter-in-law), Miss M. Emery (daughter), Mrs. Pearce (sister), Mr. Alfred Emery (brother), Mr. Arthur Emery, Mr. E. Emery, Mr. J. Emery (nephews). Mr. Luke Williams, Mr. E. Emery, Mr. E. Webb, Mr. Edwards and Mr. L. Emery, who represented the Ancient Order of Foresters, whom he was the oldest member. The floral tributes were many and beautiful.	Emery, John (I61483)
1484	The funeral took place on Saturday at Glyntaff cemetery of Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen (Lily) Parfitt, Fairholme, Morgan Street, widow of Mr. George Parfitt, late of the White Hart, Pontypridd. Mrs. Parfitt was 82 years of age and one of the town's best known personalities. She was taken ill only a few weeks before her death and up until that time had remained alert and active, taking a keen interest in the affairs of the town. One of her daughters Mrs. Lillian Williams lives in America and Mrs. parfitt had paid her four visits the last of them being three years ago when she was 79. She was in the States when war broke out in 1939 and was prevented from returning home until 1945. Mrs. Parfitt was born in Pontypridd, 1872, and before her marriage on 25 August 1892 was a teacher at Mill Street school. She taught some of Pontypridd's most eminent townsman. Her grandfather was Myfyr Morgannwg, Archdruid of Britain and a famous bard. Her father, Ap Myfyr (Mr. Evan Davies) also a noted poet, was a great friend of Evan and James James, composers of the Welsh National Anthem. Her mother, Elizabeth John, was the first person to sing the Welsh Anthem in public in 1856. A member of the Unitarian Church, Pontypridd, Mrs. Parfitt was also a member of the Pontypridd and Church Village branches of the OAP Association and of the local branch of the Conservative Association. She possessed a keen sense of humor and an indomitable spirit and had endeared herself to a wide circle of friends. Her knowledge of the history of Pontypridd was unrivaled and she could relate many interesting stories of the town's early days. Two daughters survive, Mrs. Mona Grey popular manageress of the White Palace Cinema, Pontypridd, and Mrs. Lillian Williams USA. There are also two granddaughters and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George in 1924, and son Alfred Harold in 1915.	Davies, Elizabeth Ellen (I72775)
1485	The funeral was conducted in Binegar Churchyard by the Reverend J. J. Cuningham, M.A. There were two large wreaths from the Shepton and Binegar Station Staff, besides many other beautiful tokens of affection and esteem. The chief mourners were two of the sons, Geoffrey and Maurice; Mr. C. Robbins (brother), Messrs. A. Vinnell, Bert Perry, C. Flower (brothers-in-law); Messrs. William, Sam, Claud and Ernest Dampler (nephews), Messrs. A. Norris and R. Hayes, of the Shepton Station staff; Messrs. L. Rossiter and A. Curtiss, Binegar staff; Mrs. A. James, Mr. E. Britten, Mr. and Mrs. Gill, and Messrs. J. Britten, S. Hockey, H. Wood and E. Colbourne.	Robbins, Samuel Thomas (I53633)
1486	The groom was known as John Seymour when he married Hester Parfitt.	Family (F3349)
1487	The inquest was formally opened today by the Bristol City Coroner, Mr. A. E. Barker, on Edwin Frost Richard Cattell (17), of Brook Street, Redfield, Bristol, who was working on a branch line at Filton railway station when he was trapped between two skip trucks loaded with earth. He was severely injured and died after admission to the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The hearing was adjourned till Tuesday. The Bristol city coroner, Mr A. E. Barker, conducted an inquest yesterday on Edwin Frost Richard Cattell (17), of Brook Street, Redfield, Bristol, who was crushed to death under one of the trucks on which he was working as a brakeman at Filton railway junction on July 6. A verdict of "Accidental death" was recorded. David James Jenkins, of Newport, a foreman fitter, said he was engaged by a Newport firm for constructional works at Filton railway junction. A locomotive engine, pushing a line of 12 skips or trucks, was employed for the excavation work which was being carried on. At the time of the accident these trucks were being propelled in a single line towards the waste tips. Cattell, who was engaged as a brake-lad, was riding on the fourth truck from the front. He had to apply the brakes on a decline which occurred just beyond the scene of the accident. When the railway line points were in the wrong direction he had to get off his truck and move them over. Instructions to Brake Boys. After the accident, which he did not witness, Jenkins found Cattell being supported on the ground by the locomotive driver. "Every lad is instructed by me not to jump off the trucks whilst in motion," said Jenkins, in reply to Mr G. D. Wansborough, who appeared for Cattell's employers. Edward Brown, of Penfield Street, St Werburgh's, the brakeman riding behind Cattell, said they had nearly reached the points when the driver told witness there was a truck off the line. Brown told him to stop, and then noticed that Cattell was not on his truck. He got off and walked forward, and found Cattell under the front truck. He had not any idea why Cattell got off the truck. Dr. G. Paul, senior house surgeon at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, said death was due to shock following internal injuries.	Cattell, Edwin Frost Richard (I38238)
1488	The Last Post was sounded at Holy Trinity, Kingswood on Saturday, when Mr. Joseph Sheppard Lasbury, a Crimean veteran, was laid to rest. He was born at East Harptree when King George IV was King. When 22 years of age he joined the gunboat Viper, and was on active service in the Baltic during the Crimean war. Discipline was maintained with much rigour in the Navy in those days, and for a trifling offence that would have merely met with a reprimand today, he was flogged. As some consolation he was later given the Baltic War medal. He also served on the Indus, and was engaged in running down slave traders on the African coast. On leaving the marine service in the winter of 1864, he was married and took his wife to America, where he settled for a time. He returned to England forty years ago, and has since resided in Kingswood. His death was accelerated by a fall in the street three weeks ago.	Lasbury, Joseph Sheppard I (I3877)
1489	The marriage record shown Ann Seymour spelled as Anne Ceymer	Family (F2615)
1490	The miners at Bromley Colliery, Pensford were in the bottom dock of a cage which was being drawn to the surface when a pin in connection with the valve gear of one of the cylinders of the winding engine dropped out of its place, with the result that the motion of the engine was reversed and the cage was lowered down into 5.5 feet of water in the sump. The bottom deck of the cage being only some 4.5 feet high, and the shaft 5 feet in diameter, with little clearance at the ends of the cage, the men were drowned. 3 killed.	Crick, John Joseph (I97473)
1491	The mystery of Berrow Sands - Inquest and verdict Yesterday, Dr Samuel Craddock (Coroner) held an inquest at Unity Farm, Berrow, respecting the death of Mr and Mrs Albert Clapp, whose bodies were found on Berrow sands. Evidence of identification having been given by Mr George Clapp son of the deceased, the inquiry relating to Albert Clapp was proceeded with. PC George Stevens of Burnham, said the body was found a mile from Berrow church and 60 yards within high water mark, on Sunday last. The nets were hung about a mile from his home, and the tide could reach them at two o'clock on the Sunday morning. George Clapp, a son, produced a boot found in the mud belonging to his mother, and a lantern which had been used by her. Owing to the time of the tide his father would have to go to his nets at five or six O'clock on Saturday night. He had to go through mud which reached fully to his knees, and as the deceased suffered from defective sight, he probably lost his way and attempted to walk towards the incoming sea, instead of going homewards. It was a densely black night, with a heavy fog. The deceased should have reached home about eight o'clock. Dr Reginald Wade stated that he had made a post-mortem examination and found the cause of death was drowning. The Coroner remarked upon the coincidence of both persons being present in the mud, and said that while accuracy was impossible, there was little doubt that the deceased had lost his way and had certainly been drowned. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased was found drowned on "Berrow Sands". Evidence was then taken relative to the death of Elizabeth Clapp. James Sharman deposed to finding the body 150 yards from the sand hills embedded in the sand and having on one boot only. George Davis, of Brean, a boy, stated that at quarter to nine o'clock on Saturday he saw Mrs Clapp carrying two lanterns, lit, going towards the sands. By the Coroner: He was sure of her identity. PC Parfitt said the body was found three quarters of a mile from that of her husband and 20 yards from the high water mark. Dr Reginald Wade deposed that a post-mortem examination revealed that the heart was in a state of fatty degeneration. The heart was diseased. It was much enlarged and in a state of diastole. There were no signs of drowning and the immediate cause of death was the failure of the heart's action. He had attended her three weeks previously for disease of the heart. She must have made considerable exertion to reach her husband. The Coroner referred to the determined efforts of the woman to reach her husband, and these with the excitement at his not returning, had brought on failure of the heart's action. The jury returned a verdict that "Mrs Albert Clapp died suddenly owing to syncope of the heart, caused by over exertion".	Lee, Elizabeth (I18219)
1492	The mystery of Berrow Sands - Inquest and verdict Yesterday, Dr Samuel Craddock (Coroner) held an inquest at Unity Farm, Berrow, respecting the death of Mr and Mrs Albert Clapp, whose bodies were found on Berrow sands. Evidence of identification having been given by Mr George Clapp son of the deceased, the inquiry relating to Albert Clapp was proceeded with. PC George Stevens of Burnham, said the body was found a mile from Berrow church and 60 yards within high water mark, on Sunday last. The nets were hung about a mile from his home, and the tide could reach them at two o'clock on the Sunday morning. George Clapp, a son, produced a boot found in the mud belonging to his mother, and a lantern which had been used by her. Owing to the time of the tide his father would have to go to his nets at five or six O'clock on Saturday night. He had to go through mud which reached fully to his knees, and as the deceased suffered from defective sight, he probably lost his way and attempted to walk towards the incoming sea, instead of going homewards. It was a densely black night, with a heavy fog. The deceased should have reached home about eight o'clock. Dr Reginald Wade stated that he had made a post-mortem examination and found the cause of death was drowning. The Coroner remarked upon the coincidence of both persons being present in the mud, and said that while accuracy was impossible, there was little doubt that the deceased had lost his way and had certainly been drowned. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased was found drowned on "Berrow Sands". Evidence was then taken relative to the death of Elizabeth Clapp. James Sharman deposed to finding the body 150 yards from the sand hills embedded in the sand and having on one boot only. George Davis, of Brean, a boy, stated that at quarter to nine o'clock on Saturday he saw Mrs Clapp carrying two lanterns, lit, going towards the sands. By the Coroner: He was sure of her identity. PC Parfitt said the body was found three quarters of a mile from that of her husband and 20 yards from the high water mark. Dr Reginald Wade deposed that a post-mortem examination revealed that the heart was in a state of fatty degeneration. The heart was diseased. It was much enlarged and in a state of diastole. There were no signs of drowning and the immediate cause of death was the failure of the heart's action. He had attended her three weeks previously for disease of the heart. She must have made considerable exertion to reach her husband. The Coroner referred to the determined efforts of the woman to reach her husband, and these with the excitement at his not returning, had brought on failure of the heart's action. The jury returned a verdict that "Mrs Albert Clapp died suddenly owing to syncope of the heart, caused by over exertion".	Clapp, Albert (I18218)
1493	The proceedings of the Old Bailey 1062 WILLIAM MILTON was indicted for stealing, on the 3rd of March, 45lbs. weight of beef, value ?1, 10s., the goods of Benjamin Lasbury. MR. CLARKSON Conducted the Prosecution, JAMES PELLATT (police-constable D 173.) At a quarter to nine o'clock on Thursday night last, I was on duty in Phillimore-place, Kensington I saw the prisoner walking down Phillimore-mews I followed him down and when he came to a gas-light, I saw he had something on his shoulder I stopped him, and asked what he had got he said, "Nothing he was not drunk I said I thought he had something that was not right, and he dropped 45lbs. weight of beef from his shoulder I detained him the beef was shown to Mr. Lasbury. BENJAMIN LASBURY . I keep a butcher's shop in Kensington. I saw a piece of beef the next morning it was part of the rump and loin it was mine I had seen it safe between five and six o'clock last Thursday evening I missed it when I came home about ten it is worth about 30s. I swear it was mine. Prisoner. I was very drunk at the time. GUILTY Aged 19. Confined Three Months.	Lasbury, Benjamin (I417)
1494	The Reverend William Henry Hanna caught a chill after conducting a wedding at Swindon, lung trouble developed and died. He left behind a widow and four sons and a married daughter which means there is a son missing. Educated at Bishop's College, Calcutta was ordained a Deacon in 1919, became a Priest in 1920 and was at that time assistant Chaplain at Karachi.	Hanna, William Henry (I58103)
1495	The SS Norman Prince was struck by a torpedo from the German submarine U-156 and sunk shortly after with the loss of the master, 13 crew members and 2 gunners. Winston Edgell Howarth is commemorated at the Tower Hill Memorial, London.	Howarth, Winston Edgell (I82889)
1496	The Tower Hill Memorial commemorates men and women of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets who died in both World Wars and who have no known grave. It stands on the south side of the garden of Trinity Square, London, close to The Tower of London. The Memorial Register may be consulted at Trinity House Corporation, Trinity Square (Cooper's Row entrance), Tower Hill, London EC3N 4DH, which will be found behind the Memorial. Tel: 020 7481 6900. In the First World War, the civilian navy's duty was to be the supply service of the Royal Navy, to transport troops and supplies to the armies, to transport raw materials to overseas munitions factories and munitions from those factories, to maintain, on a reduced scale, the ordinary import and export trade, to supply food to the home country and - in spite of greatly enlarged risks and responsibilities - to provide both personnel and ships to supplement the existing resources of the Royal Navy. Losses of vessels were high from the outset, but had peaked in 1917 when in January the German government announced the adoption of "unrestricted submarine warfare". The subsequent preventative measures introduced by the Ministry of Shipping - including the setting up of the convoy system where warships were used to escort merchant vessels - led to a decrease in losses but by the end of the war, 3,305 merchant ships had been lost with a total of 17,000 lives. In the Second World War, losses were again considerable in the early years, reaching a peak in 1942. The heaviest losses were suffered in the Atlantic, but convoys making their way to Russia around the North Cape, and those supplying Malta in the Mediterranean were also particularly vulnerable to attack. In all, 4,786 merchant ships were lost during the war with a total of 32,000 lives. More than one quarter of this total were lost in home waters. The First World War section of the Tower Hill Memorial commemorates almost 12,000 Mercantile Marine casualties who have no grave but the sea. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens with sculpture by Sir William Reid-Dick. It was unveiled by Queen Mary on 12 December 1928. The Second World War extension, which commemorates almost 24,000 casualties, was designed by Sir Edward Maufe, with sculpture by Charles Wheeler. It was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II on 5 November 1955.	Piddell, Joel Joseph (I2277)
1497	The upcast shaft was being examined. Deceased's mate was lowered down in a sling by means of a hand-winch, while deceased and the undermanager sat at an entrance into the shaft about 50 yards from the bottom. About 20 yards below this entrance the continuity of the shaft is broken, and the two portions connected by a short heading. On reaching this point, deceased's mate found some obstruction. He partly removed this, and in consequence lost his light. After going up to where deceased was and renewing his light he again descended, but again the current was too strong and he was put in darkness. He therefore called to deceased to fetch a light, and sent up the sling. Deceased got on the, sling, but had only descended about 10 yards when a small quantity of dirt and rock fell, and a piece struck him on the head, killing him instantly. Deceased's mate had not noticed any unsafe place when he, descended the shaft to examine it.	Matthews, Herbert Thomas (I43479)
1498	The Wilkes-Barre Record Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Saturday, January 24, 1914 - Page 25 Infant Son Dead William G., 14 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Matthews of 27 Jeanette street, died yesterday morning of pneumonia. The child was taken ill several days ago and rallied for a time but the fatal weakness set in Thursday evening and death resulted the following morning. He was the only child in the family. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon with services at 2 o'clock by Rev. J. G. Jefferies of First Primitive Methodist Church. Interment will be in Shawnee Cemetery.	Matthews, William G. (I50563)
1499	The Will of Thomas Pitt 5 OCT 1734 Transcription In the name of God Amen. I Thomas Pitt of the parish of Stroud in the County of Gloucestershire, Mason, being aged but of sound mind and understanding praised be God therefore do make this my last will and Testament in manner and form following: Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my son Jonathan Pitt all that my messuage Tenement or dwelling house, Brewhouse and Garden thereunto belonging and adjoining Lypiatt in the parish of Stroud and County aforesaid at a place there called Stroud Fields now in the possession of the said Jonathan Pitt. To have and to hold the said Messuage Tenement or dwelling house, Garden and premises with all and singular the rights members and appurtenances unto my son Jonathan Pitt for and during all the rest and residue of the term of years and Estate of the said premises yet to come and unexpired. Item, I give and bequeath to my Grandson Thomas Pitt, son of my son Thomas Pitt, the sum of one shilling. Item, I give and bequeath to my two daughters Mary the wife of Edward Harmer and Ursula the wife of William Fryer the sum of one shilling apiece and to my daughter Sarah the wife of John Hunt the sum of one shilling and one Bed and Bedstead and all things thereunto belonging and one wood chair. Item, all the rest residue and remainder of my goods and Chattles and personal Estate whatsoever I give and bequeath to my son Jonathan Pitt and I do hereby nominate constitute and make my said son Jonathan Pitt Executor of this my last will and Testament. In witness whereof, I the said Thomas Pitt to this my last will and Testament have set my hand and seal the fifteenth Day of October, Anno Domini 1734. Thomas Pitt - his mark Signed Sealed published and declared by the said Thomas Pitt as his last will and Testament in the presence of Daniell Bennett, Robert Clissold, Daniell Berry Transcribed by Penny Gay	Pitt, Thomas (I11967)
1500	The Witherspoon family owned The Vineries in Chester Le Street, where Henry Ferguson Mole lived at his death in 1961. Joseph Witherspoon patented a greenhouse boiler and was the first person to grow tomatoes in the English mainland. He also grew grapes and used to send the first of each crop to Disraeli and to Gladstone. There are letters written to him by each, calling him "Dear Joe" and thanking him.	Witherspoon, Joseph (I90942)