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Thomas Lasbury, I

Thomas Lasbury, I

Male 1832 - 1911  (78 years)

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  • Name Thomas Lasbury 
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    Born 8 Jun 1832  Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Baptism 4 Jul 1832  Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    St. Mary Abbots Church, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK 
    Residence 1841  Fulham, Middlesex, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Pupil at boarding school
    Occupation 30 Mar 1851  Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Butcher 
    Residence 30 Mar 1851  Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Age: 18y 
    Address:
    12 Terrace, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK 
    Occupation 7 Apr 1861  Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Butcher 
    Residence 7 Apr 1861  Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Age: 28y 
    Address:
    Shenley Hill, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK 
    Emigration 1865  Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    FindaGrave ID 18995965 
    Immigration 1865  Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 8 Mar 1911  Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • DEATH OF MR. THOMAS LASBURY, Snr.

      Mr. Thomas Lasbury, Sr. in whose memory this article appears, was born in Kensington, England, June 8, 1832. At the time of his death he had nearly attained the age of score-four years. May 18, 1858, while yet in England, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Wall White. Seven years later this noble couple emigrated to America.

      Coming to Pike County, Mr. Lasbury was a successful man in Griggsville, and in Pittsfield for many years. Those who knew him speak in the highest terms of his business integrity. He was a good and true citizen. Since retiring from business, Mr. Lasbury has lived in the west part of Griggsville.

      Up till the death of his wife, in December 1909, the Lasbury home was a model of quiet happy home life. In his home, Mr. Lasbury was best known. There his quiet manliness made the hearthstone a cheerful place. Since the death of his wife Mr. Lasbury lived with his daughter, Mrs. Mary H. Rodway. While he has not been a well man for sometime, Mr. Lasbury was a cheerful, contented man. He was not a selfish man, but in a noble sense he spent most of his life tending strictly to his own business. If all were like him peace and harmony would generally prevail.

      Thursday March 2 he appeared to feel as well as usual. He made his usual trip to town and talked in congenial and social ways to many of his dear friends. He returned to his home about 5:00P.M. and gave Mrs. Rodway a bottle of medicine from Dr. Watson, and delivered a message sent by the Dr. to her. He then inquired about the health of Mrs. Ezra Doane and family, from whom Mrs. Rodway had received a letter. He expressed his pleasure in knowing that they were well. Then there was a short struggle for breath, a bowing of the head and in less than a minute he yielded his spirit to God who gave it. Thus suddenly passed away a faithful citizen, a true man and a kind friend. It was the way he wanted to go. In him we see what the quiet service to the Episcopal Church will do to mold substantial character and a life that wears well to the end.

      To mourn the loss of this good man are four children, Thomas Lasbury of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Emma McConnell of Peoria, Illinois, Mrs. Mary H. Rodway and Mr. M.M. Lasbury of Griggsville. There are also nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

      Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Mary H. Rodway, Sunday afternoon 2:30P.M., Rev. G.E. Young officiating. Interment Griggsville Cemetery. A good man has gone to rest.

      Pallbearers were Thomas Lasbury, M.M. Lasbury, C.H. McConnell, J.W. Stead, C.P. Hatch and John Lasbury, Jr.

      Inscription: Son of Benjamin Lasbury and Mary Turnbull, husband of Emma Wall White
    Obituary of Thomas Lasbury
    Obituary_Thomas_Lasbury_1911.jpg
    Buried Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA 
    Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Thomas Lasbury, I (1832 - 1911) - Find A Grave Memorial
    Grave of Thomas Lasbury Snr.
    Person ID I419  Lasbury Family
    Last Modified 10 Jan 2024 

    Father Benjamin Lasbury
              b. 1794, Dundry, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 12 Apr 1873, Burrington, Somerset, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Mary Turnbull
              b. 1803, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 7 Aug 1867, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Married 28 Feb 1828  Westminster, London, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    St. Clement Danes Church, Westminster, London, England, UK 
    Family ID F139  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Wife Emma E. White
              b. 30 Apr 1828, Whetstone, London, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 5 Dec 1909, Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 18 May 1858  Camden, Middlesex, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    St. Pancras Church, Camden, Middlesex, England, UK 
    • Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Lasbury celebrated t fiftieth anniversary of their marriage last Saturday by inviting a number of their relatives and friends in to partake of a fine supper.

      An informal reception was held during the day, and many friends called to extend congratulations to this worthy couple, who have been respected residents of this place for over forty years, and are held in the highest regard by all who know them. Their marriage took place in St. George Chapel, London, fifty years ago.

      Mr. Lasbury came to America and Griggsville in 1865, landing at Quebec the day Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Mrs. Lasbury and the children landed here on Christmas day the following year.

      Mr. and Mrs. Lasbury are the parents of seven children, one of whom died in England, and two since coming to this country. Of the four remaining children, three were present with them on their anniversary, Mrs. M.H. Rodway, M.M. Lasbury of this city and Mrs. C.H. McConnell of Peoria. Another son, Thos. lives in St. Louis.

      Contributed by Colin Murphy
    Children 
     1. Thomas Lasbury, II
              b. 22 Jan 1859, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 15 Feb 1933, St. Louis, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
     2. Mary Harriet Lasbury
              b. 4 Oct 1860, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 30 Aug 1935, Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
     3. William White Lasbury
              b. 24 Jul 1862, Barnet, Hertfordshire, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 1868, Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 5 years)
     4. Marmaduke John Lasbury
              b. 21 Apr 1864, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 21 Apr 1864, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     5. Mitchener Marchant Lasbury
              b. 21 Apr 1864, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 15 Nov 1943, Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     6. Emma E. Lasbury
              b. 8 Jan 1869, Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 10 Jul 1951, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years)
    Last Modified 10 Jan 2024 
    Family ID F140  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 8 Jun 1832 - Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBaptism - Address:
    St. Mary Abbots Church, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK - 4 Jul 1832 - Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK
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    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1841 - Fulham, Middlesex, England, UK Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Butcher - 30 Mar 1851 - Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Age: 18y,Address:
    12 Terrace, Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK - 30 Mar 1851 - Kensington, Middlesex, England, UK
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    Link to Google MapsMarried - Address:
    St. Pancras Church, Camden, Middlesex, England, UK - 18 May 1858 - Camden, Middlesex, England, UK
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    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Butcher - 7 Apr 1861 - Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Age: 28y,Address:
    Shenley Hill, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK - 7 Apr 1861 - Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK
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    Link to Google MapsEmigration - 1865 - Shenley, Hertfordshire, England, UK Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1865 - Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Mar 1911 - Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - Address:
    Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA - - Griggsville, Pike, Illinois, USA
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    Thomas Lasbury
    Thomas Lasbury

    Newspapers
    Newspaper article about Emma Wall Lasbury (nee White)
    Newspaper article about Emma Wall Lasbury (nee White)

    Parish Records
    Marriage of Thomas Lasbury & Emma White
    Marriage of Thomas Lasbury & Emma White