9 Aug 1864
Norwich Police Officers required. Advert
11 Apr 1865
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13 June 1865
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1 Aug 1865
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19 Sep 1865
BECCLES: Builders’ Strike
12 Dec 1865
23 Jan 1866
Cattle Plague
Yarmouth Life Boat tragedy
27 Mar 1866
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BECCLES: Robbins, butcher; advert
16 Apr 1867
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Emigration to Victoria
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1 Oct 1867
5 Nov 1867
Opium Eating in Norfolk
Yarmouth Rows: a description
10 Dec
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BECCLES: Marriage of William Moore at Lowestoft
BECCLES: CF Parker’s Christmas; advert
21 Jan 1868
28 Jan 1868
Two starve to death in Norfolk
BECCLES: Parkhouse; advert
18 Feb 1868
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7 Apr 1868
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5 May 1868
BECCLES: Religious Tract Society meeting
9 Jun 1868
21 July 1868
Artisans & Labourers dwelling bill
Fires at Diss & Stowmarket (18 houses)
18 Aug 1868
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Balloon ascent from Norwich Market Place
6 Oct 1868
3 Nov 1868
Hail Storm in Norfolk: broke all the glass
Shipwrecked Mariners Benevolent Society
13 Apr 1869
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Velocipedes
BECCLES: Velocipedes at Kent’s & Martin’s; adverts
6 Jul 1869
3 Aug 1869
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24 Aug 1869
26 Oct 1869
Yarmouth Rows described
BECCLES: Bankrupt: William Cutting
MARRIAGES
10 May, at Nicholas Church, by the Rev Boyce VAUX, Henry Garden WALKER, Esq., to Maria Margaret Fellowes BELL,
11 May, at Newton Flotman Church, by the Rev H C LONG, Mr Arthur TROLLOPE, of Worstead, to Elizabeth, only daughter
of Mr William BURTON, late of Loddon.
5 May, aged 71, Gulielma, the beloved wife of the Rev Stephen LAIDLER, of Harleston.
7 May, at Carlton Colville, near Lowestoft, aged 83 Redelpha, relict of William BARNARD, gentleman, late of Beccles.
daughter of Mr Edward PEIRSON, coach-maker, St Andrews.
9 May, at Yarmouth, Elizabeth, the affectionate and beloved wife of Mr J SCOTTER, hair-dresser.
15 May, at Beccles, Mr George GOFFIN, shoemaker, aged 44, leaving a wife and large family to lament their loss.
MARRIAGES
GRAVER, of the same place.
18 May, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev Bowyer VAUX, M.A., incumbent of St Peter's, the Rev F Conway
DEATHS
3 May, at Mutford, aged 81, Elizabeth, the wife of John MAPES. She lived and died a pious good woman. And on the 17 May,
fortnight - the exact difference in their age, the wife being the elder by a fortnight.This was rather a singular coincidence; the
exact period of their existence in this world of trial being equal almost to an hour.
18 May, Charles Thring SCOTT, eldest son of the Rev C T SCOTT, Rector of Shadingfield, in the 14th year of his age.
Beccles Weekly News 1 June 1858 Page 4, Column 4
24 May, at St Clement's Church, Norwich, by the Rev R RIGG, Mr E THURLOW, of Gosport, to Elizabeth WOODHOUSE,
only daughter of John WOODHOUSE, schoolmaster, New Catton.
daughter of Mr COOLE, deceased.
DEATHS
21 May, after a few hours' affliction, aged 60, Mrs Rachel GATES, widow, of St Swithin's.
22 May, aged 2 months, Frederick William, infant son of Joseph A COCK, of Yarmouth.
26 May, aged 44, Mary Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr William ALLEN, 5 Commercial Road, Lowestoft.
MARRIAGES
31 May, at Heigham Church, Simon GUNTON, to Sarah, eldest daughter of the late John LINCOLN, both of Yarmouth.
to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of the late Mr Henry SMITH, woollen draper, of Ryde, Isle of Wight.
DEATHS
28 May, at Widford, Essex, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of Mr P ALDRIDGE, formerly of Laxfield.
28 May, in the parish of St Clement Without, in this city, in his 74th year, William DEAN, who was for many years a resident
31 May, at 58 St George's Road, Belgravia, of bronchitis, Mr WELHAM, late of Framlingham, aged 71.
1 June, at Beccles, Henry, son of Mr Mark MILLS, Marquis of Gransby Inn, aged 1 year.
Beccles Weekly News 15 June 1858 Page 4, Column 5
MARRIAGES
youngest daughter of the late Daniel DENNY.
9 June, at Gaol Street Chapel, Yarmouth, by the Rev A F SHELLY. Mr William Musket DELF, of Wacton, to Anna Sophia,
DEATHS
22 March, after a short but severe illness, at King William's town, Southern Africa, aged 28, Hugh Reid Porter, the youngest
3 June, at Southtown, Yarmouth, aged 87, Mr Moses AGAR.
5 June, at Beccles, William, son of Mr G LAMBERT, laborer, aged 2 years.
3 June, after a severe illness, aged 16, Mary, the eldest daughter of Thomas PRESTON, Esq., of Lowestoft.
13 June, at Beccles, Charles William, son of Mr William NEWSTED, at the railway bridge, aged 1 month.
MARRIAGES
15 June, at Beccles, by the Rev C H MILLER, curate, Mr John AYERS, of the "Plough Inn", to Mary Ann, daughter of the late
16 June, at Beccles, by the Rev C H MILLER, Mr Robert CANDLER, of Wade Hall, North Cove, to Maria Elizabeth,
19 June, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev J T JOHNSTON, William, son of Mr CROWFOOT, brewer, Broom, to
DEATHS
10 June, at the house of her father, North Cove Hall, Georgiana Mary IMPEY, aged 30, wife of the late Alfred IMPEY, Esq.,
M.D., of Great Yarmouth.
17 June, at Southwold, Francis Wilson ELLIS, Commander, R.N., aged 68 years, brother of Lieut General ELLIS, C.B., Royal
Marines, Light Infantry.
MARRIAGES
painter, to Miss Hannah Sophia PECK.
Captain T L DOWNING, of Yarmouth.
DEATHS
Company at Lowestoft.
16 June, at Kirtley, near Lowestoft, in his 33rd year, John Fairweather, third son of Mr James CATTERMOLE, late of
22 June, at Beccles, Sarah, wife of Mr James EDWARDS, maltster, aged 40 years.
1st July, at Beccles, Charlotte, daughter of William ROUSE, gardener, aged 10 years.
MARRIAGES
Hall, to Maria, eldest daughter of Mr J WRIGHT, of the former place.
4 July, at Beccles, by the Rev T JOHNSTON, rector, Mr Henry ALDOUS, pot- maker, to Hannah, daughter of the late Mr
8 July, at Gislingham, by the Rev H CREED, rector, of Mellis, John B TURNER, Esq., to Miss Caroline FROST, both of
Gislingham.
marine store dealer.
DEATHS
3 July, aged 54, much respected, Mr Joseph COLMAN, of No 2, Marine Parade, Lowestoft, formerly solicitor, of Norwich.
5 July, at Harleston, much respected, aged 60, Mr Thomas MAINEY, late Governor of Depwade Union.
Beccles Weekly News 20 July 1858 Page 4, column 3
MARRIAGES
GOOCH, relict of the late Sir Edward Sherlock GOOCH, Bart., M.P., of Benacre Hall, in this county.
13 July, at the Independent Chapel, Bungay, by the Rev C WILLS, Mr Geo. HOWES, of Yarmouth, to Emma, second
DEATHS
5 July, aged 61, Mr John LARTER, surgeon of Great Yarmouth.
13 July, at Southtown, Great Yarmouth, at the residence of her son, the Rev Mark WATERS, Mrs WATERS, in the 84th year
of her age.
Beccles Weekly News 27 July 1858 Page 4, column 3
MARRIAGES
Anne, eldest daughter of the late Rev T W SALMON, M.A., of Hopton.
18 July, at Beccles, by the Rev J T JOHNSTON, James Nelson FLOWERS, to Sarah Ann YOUELL, widow of the late Mr
DEATHS
Oulton, near Lowestoft.
On Tuesday last, at Lowestoft, aged 49, Mr Henry HARRISON, master of the Gressenhall Union-House, and formerly master
considerate officer.
On Wednesday last, at Reedham Rectory, aged 33, George Cerjat, [sic] eldest son of the Rev Frederick LEATHES.
MARRIAGES
27 July, at St Margaret's Church
MARRIAGES
Groton, to Selina Acton, third daughter of the late Rev Henry William Rous BIRCH, of Southwold.
29 July, at St Mary's Church, Islington, Mr Edwin Charles WHITE, of St John's Wood, to Frances, daughter of Mr R Pilgrim
31 July, at the Independent Chapel, Yarmouth, by the Rev J SHELLY, Mr W GARDINER, editor of the Yarmouth
Independent, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr R HARRISON, of Hull.
29 July, much respected, aged 93, Ann, relict of Mr John BELL, formerly of the Ferry-Boat Inn, Lowestoft.
many years a respectable tradesman of that parish.
Beccles Weekly News 17 August 1858 Page 4, column 3
11 August, at St Nicholas' Church, Great Yarmouth, Mr William GOOCH, gent., of Beccles, to Mary Ann, second daughter of
Mr William ALDOUS, of the Pottery, of the same place.
DEATHS
6th June, at Calcutta, after a few days' illness, Mr George Goffin WILSON, purser of the ship "Commodore Perry", and late of
7 August, aged 62, Ann, the beloved wife of Alexander HANNAH, tea dealer, Southtown.
9th August, at Wisbech, aged 11 years, to the great grief of her parents and friends, Jane, the only child of Mr Robert CHASE,
11 August, in his 57th year, Charles CROWE, youngest son of Samuel CROWE, formerly postmaster of Beccles.
13 August, at St Mary's Cottage, Beccles, after a lingering illness, aged 55, deeply regretted, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of
Beccles Weekly News 31 August 1858 Page 4, column 3
BIRTH
MARRIAGES
19 August, at Oulton, Mr S. H. ELWORTHY, of London, to Louisa Maria, youngest daughter of Mr TIPPLE, of the above
24 August, at Beccles, Mr Henry LUDBROOK, blacksmith, to Honor Maria, daughter of Mr James EDWARDS, Maltster.
DEATHS
Spain, Lavengro, etc
19 August, 1858, at his residence, 5 Lewisham road, Greenwich, Henry Ezra SUGGATE, Esq., surgeon, R.N., late of Beccles,
23 August, at Beccles, aged 27, William MILLS, the youngest son of the late Mr Francis MILLS, of that place.
27 August, at Beccles, after a long affliction, Sarah, the eldest daughter of John CRISP. Senior, Esq.
BIRTH
East Indian railway, of a daughter.
29 August, aged 29 years, Mr James CAMERON, ,jun., of Wells street, St Helen's, Ipswich, only son of Mr CAMERON,
30 August, at Yarmouth, Mrs Ann WOODS, aged 70 years.
MARRIAGES
18 Nov, a Watton, Norfolk, Mr C W JOHNSON, professor of music, Great Yarmouth, to Fanny Elizabeth, youngest daughter
18 November, at Watton, Norfolk, Mr C W JOHNSON, of Great Yarmouth, to Fanny Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr
GOLDING, of Dalham.
only son of Edmund COTTINGHAM, Esq., of Covehithe, to Sarah, fourth daughter of Mr W. LING, of Bulcamp.
DEATHS
15 November, at Woodbridge, in the 75th year of his age, Mr Noah WARD.
18 November, at her brother-in-law's, the Villa, Shropshire, Frances, relict of the late J J BADELEY, late rector of Halesworth.
THORNDON, Eye.
22 November, at Beccles, Susan, wife of Mr John NICKER, butcher, Beccles.
regretted by his family and friends.
23 November, in the 12th year of his age, Laurence, youngest son of Mr K W BURLEIGH, of Halesworth.
24 November, aged 29, Mr William GIRLING, of Kessingland; highly respected and deeply lamented.
25 November, after a few days' illness, Mary, the wife of the Rev G Ernest HOWMAN, rector of Barnesley, in
25 November, at Beccles, Mrs Ann BEALS, aged 96 years.
BIRTH
DEATHS
29 November, at Toft, Mrs S. FULLLER, relict of the late Mr James FULLER, aged 86 years.
2 December, at Beccles, aged 77 years, Mr Thomas CUTTING, deeply lamented by his family , and universally respected.
DEATH
11 December, at Sotterley Hall, aged 94, Mrs Mary BARNE, widow of the late Michael BARNE, Esq., of Sottlerley Hall.
MARRIAGES
2 December, at Brampton Church, by the Rev G. O. LEMAN, assisted by the Rev T. O. LEMAN, Mr William CLEVELAND,
13 December, at St Margaret's, Southelmham, Mr William LARKE, of Bungay, wine merchant, to Miss SIMONDS.
DEATHS
Chaplain of Chester Castle, and eldest daughter of the late Charles SCOTT, Esq., of Shadingfield Hall, in this county.
11 December, at Hedenham, very greatly lamented, the Rev J. P. CHAMBERS, rector of the parish.
17 December, at Ilketshall St Andrew's, Mr EDWARDS, of that parish, farmer.
17 December, at Bungay, after a long affliction, of consumption, in his 28th year, Mr Thomas BROWN, eldest son of Mr
Beccles Weekly News 28 Dec 1858 Page 4, column 3
MARRIAGES
John Rustat [sic] CROWFOOT, incumbent of Southwold, William Henry PENROSE, Esq., of Dedham, Essex, to Anne Agnes,
eldest daughter of the late Charles LILLINGSTONE, Esq., of Sproughton Chauntry.
Jane, fourth daughter of Charles GARNEYS, Esq., surgeon, Bungay, Suffolk.
12 December, at Norwich, aged 32 years, William, second son of Mr Thomas PENNY, landlord of the Lord Nelson Inn,
16 December, at Great Yarmouth, the Rev Thomas Cook FOWLER.
22 December, at Bungay, after a long affliction, born with christian resignation, the wife of the Rev William EDWARDS,
Wesleyan minister.
the Rev Henry JODRELL.
22 December, at Wenhaston, Mr Seaman GARRARD, formerly of Blyford and Gislingham, aged 75 years.
MARRIAGES
25 December, at St James's Church, Piccadilly, Mr George WATSON, grainer, formerly of Bungay, to Sophia, daughter of Mr
DEATHS
28 December, at Bungay, deeply regretted by his friends, and highly respected for his integrity and unassuming kindness to his
1 January, at Norwich, suddenly, aged 22 years, Mr Alfred P. DOWSON, fourth son of H. G. DOWSON, Esq., late of
Geldeston.
MARRIAGES
6 January, at Stepney Church, by the Rev O. REYNOLDS, and brother of the bridegroom, R. REYNOLDS, Esq., surgeon of
DEATHS
She was about 50 years a member of the Independent Chapel in that village, and died in unfeigned faith of the Gospel.
and consistent member of the Wesleyan connection upwards of 60 years. Her end was peace. [See correction below]
Beccles Weekly News 18 January 1859 Page 4, column 5
DEATHS
week.
On 12th January, at Wickham Market, aged 6 weeks, Beavan Edward, the beloved son of Edward Beavan TENCH, Esq.,
23 December, at New York, Annie Madalene, only daughter of Samuel and Madalene Greaver JOHNSON, age 1 year and 11
months.
DEATHS
4 January, at Reydon, near Southwold, Mr W. ADAMS, aged 79 years.
Mr Zephaniah CHAPMAN, of Lowestoft. The deceased whose end was tranquil, was greatly esteemed by a large circle of
young friends.
10 January, at Fritten Green Farm, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Mr John BOUNCE, aged 61 years.
Beccles Weekly News 1 February 1859 Page 4, column 5
27 January, at Beccles, Lorina Carthew, the wife of the Rev A. O. HARTLEY.
Beccles Weekly News 8 February 1859 Page 4, column 4
3 February, at Ellough, by the Rev R. A. ARNOLD, Mr W. C. MULLENGER, Ironmonger, Beccles, to Mary, the second
daughter of George HAMBY, East house, Ellough.
1 February, at Albany House, Golden Bridge, Alfred Fisher LANDER, son of W.E. LANDER, Esq., C.E., aged 18 months.
3 February, at Stanley Rectory, Yorkshire, Maria Louisa, daughter of the Rev A.O. HARTLEY, St Mary's, Beccles. Also on
Beccles Weekly News 22 February 1859 Page 4, column 5
BIRTH
MARRIAGES
TIBBENHAM, of the former place.
fourth daughter of Mr George DRAPER, of Mettingham.
11 February, at Aldeby, William WRIGHT, for many years the faithful servant of the late William CARPENTER, Esq., of Toft
Monks, aged 77.
DEATHS
14 February, at Sotterly, Mr Henry DODDINGTON, very suddenly, aged 78 years.Deceased had been under medical treatment
unwell, expressed a desire to go to bed; but before his clothes could be taken off, he expired.
24 February, at Bungay, aged 66 years, Mr James CUDDON, formerly a cabinet- maker and Upholsterer in that town.
Beccles Weekly News 15 March 1859 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
Priscella [sic] BLOCK, both of Hulver Street.
5 March, at the Parish Church of Brandsby, near York, by the Rev Robert SWANN, M.A., rector, the Rev W.H. BROWN,
FRANK, Esq., of Stearsby.
28 February, at Lowestoft, Mary Ann, the affectionate and beloved wife of Mr Spencer HARRISON, aged 50 years.
10 March, at Uggeshall, Mr Timothy LEMAN, farmer, aged 75 years.
10 March, at Worlingham, John Chandler, the beloved twin son of John and Eliza READ, of the above place, aged 12 months.
Beccles Weekly News 22 March 1859 Page 4, column 5
8 March, at Heacham, Norfolk, Mr R.H. LEISHAM, of Wrentham, to Hannah, third daughter of Mr Grigson GRANT, of East
Dereham.
12 March, at Wrentham Church, by the Rev E. M. CLISSOLD, rector, Mr William Lewes SPALL, eldest son of Mr W.
SPALL, farmer, Yoxford, to Hannah, youngest daughter of Mr Isaac DUNNETT, Beccles.
14 March, at Spexhall, near Halesworth, in the 63rd year of his age, Mr Jonathan PALMER. His end was peace.
Beccles Weekly News 5 April 1859 Page 4, column 4
27 March, at Adisham, near Dover, William OSWALD, Esq., late of Beccles, aged 74.
Beccles Weekly News 12 April 1859 Page 4, column 4
6 April, at Barton Church, Norfolk, by the Rev GUNN, Mr James LANE, to Sarah eldest daughter of Mr William BAXTER of
Gillingham.
Miss L. DUNNING of Buxton.
DEATH
for a lengthened period, and confined to his bed for upwards of twelve months.
Beccles Weekly News 19 April 1859 Supplement [page 5], columns 3 & 4.
8 April, at St Nicholas Street Chapel, Ipswich, by the Rev John RAVEN, Mr George STRATFORD, late of Beccles Printer, to
Thirza, second daughter of the late Mr Charles BORLEY, of Sapiston, Suffolk.
Camden-road-villas, London, to Salome Easter WARREN, niece of Mr Samuel TYMMS, of Lowestoft.
DEATHS
11 April, at Burnham, after a severe affliction, borne with Christian fortitude and resignation, aged 75, Mr Benjamin
12 April, in her 67th year, Sophie Henriette MEALL, relict of the late Capt. James MEALL, jun., of Yarmouth.
MARRIAGE
BRUCE, Esq., B.C.S., to Lorina eldest daughter of Lieutenant Colonel WILSON, of Beccles.
Beccles Weekly News 10 May 1859 Page 4, column 4
At Halstead, on the 9th May, aged 44 years, Emma, third daughter of the late William CRISP, Esq., of Southwold, Merchant.
24 April, at Ellough, in the 25th year of his age, James eldest son of Mr James ARTIS, of that place.
and Stratford St Andrew, in the same county.
30 April, Jonathan GOODING, Esq., aged 62. He was Town Clerk for the Borough of Southwold from 1836 to 1855; Under
1 May, Mr William BREEZE, farmer, Weston aged 63.
1 May, at Heigham, Norfolk, aged 56, Mr James Keer BARKER, Professor of Music, and for many years organist at the
1 May. in his 75th year, James ALDOUS, Esq., all his life a much respected inhabitant of Harleston.
2 May, at Bungay, aged 94, Mrs Elizabeth BRUNNING, widow.
MARRIAGES
3 May, at St Margaret's Ilketshall, Mr S.S. GALEY, of Reedham, to Miss Mary SMITH, of the above place.
the above place.
3 May, at Beccles, deeply lamented, after six weeks illness, Rachel, beloved wife of Mr Robert TOOKE, aged 45 years.
Hall, near Bungay.
St Peter's Hall in this county.
9 May, at Lowestoft, Peter, son of the late Rev P. JECKELL, of this town, aged 25 years.
MARRIAGE
19 May, at the Independent Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev J. FLOWER, James JORDAN of Bungay, miller, to Anna SMITH,
DEATHS
15 May, at Lowestoft, Mary, the beloved wife of William BORRETT, currier, late of Beccles, aged 51 years.
Beccles Weekly News 31 May 1859 Page 4, column 4
DEATH
Sradbrooke [sic, presumably Stradbroke?] ,Suffolk, and much respected, aged 94 years.
DEATH
4 June, after a short but severe affliction, aged 28 years, Ellen, widow of the late Mr Thos. BROWNE, and eldest daughter of
Beccles Weekly News 21 June 1859 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
family, and much respected.
11 June, at Beccles, Mr Daniel ARTIS, bricklayer, 36 years of age, much lamented by his family, and by a numerous circle of
8 June, at Bungay, Sarah, widow of the late Mr Jeremiah CLARKE, after a long affliction, aged 68 years.
13 June, at Reydon, Mr George NEWBERY, 81 years of age : formerly of Westhall.
At Beccles,on the 19th June, Mr George KNIGHTS, baker, much respected by all who knew him.
Beccles Weekly News 12 July 1859 Page 4, column 3
24 June, aged 10 years, Jacob Henry, the youngest child of E.H.L. PRESTON, Esq., of Yarmouth.
2 July, at Grove Hill House, Starston, Norfolk, after a short illness, Maria, only daughter of the late Rev George SANDBY, of
5 July, at Wrentham, Alfred HARMER,Esq.,, surgeon, only son of J.D. HARMER, Esq., of Crane Hall, Ipswich, aged 45
Beccles Weekly News 19 July 1859 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGE
Beccles.
DEATH
Trimley, Suffolk.
Beccles Weekly News 26 July 1859 Page 4, column 3
On the 21st July, at Worlingham, by the Rev H.D. LEIGHTON, Mr Robert MARTIN, jun., boot manufacturer, of Beccles, to
Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr Wm. SPRATT, of the latter place.
MARRIAGE
26 July, at Mutford, James, second son of Mr D. BROCK, of North cove, to Mary Ann, only daughter of the late Mr James
DEATHS
3 August, at Wenhaston, while on a visit to his son-in-law Mr John GEATER, Mr Robert APPLETON, architect and surveyor,
5 August, at Beccles, where he had practised for upwards of 30 years, much esteemed and respected, in the 60th year of his
Beccles Weekly News 16 August 1859 Page 4, column 4
In April last, aged 42, to the great grief of his family and friends, John Bell ALLCOCK, the only son of the late Mr Robert
8 August, at Yarmouth, Ann, widow of Mr Robert JOHNSON, aged 69 years.
10 August, at Southwold, aged 75, Mary, relict of Mr Edward COOTES, late of Brundish.
DEATHS
18 August, at Bungay, deeply regretted, Mrs Eliza BELLMAN, the wife of Mr Henry BELLMAN, solicitor and clerk to the
At Aldeby Vicarage, on the 21st of August, Isabella Marion, daughter of Rev A.W. BOYCOTT, aged 15 months.
Beccles Weekly News 30 August 1859 Page 4, column 5
18 August, at Thorness near West Cowes, Isle of Wight, the wife of Alfred HUGHES, Esq., of a daughter.
Beccles Weekly News 6 September 1859 Page 4, 5
25 August, at Henstead, Mr Mark ROPE, late of Shipmeadow, aged 68 years.
Died at Gillingham, on the 3rd August, aged 65, Easther [sic] wife of Thomas PARKER, Esq.,and daughter of the late Samuel
Beccles Weekly News 13 September 1859 Page 4, column 4
DEATH
Beccles Weekly News 20 September 1859 Page 4, column 3
MARRIAGES
Bedingfield, to Sarah, third daughter of Charles GARNEYS, Esq., of Bungay, surgeon.
14 September, at Carlton St Peter, by the Rev Alfred SLIPPER,James South CLARKE, Esq.,, of Kirby Cane, second son of the
HYLTON, Esq., of Carlton.
Beccles Weekly News 27 September 1859 Page 4, column 4
19 September, by the Rev F. BARKWAY, Mr J.E.L. HUDSON, of Bungay, ironmonger, to Mrs Elizabeth V. BURSTALL,
widow of the late Mr Robert BURSTALL, merchant and miller.
WILLIAMSON, M.D., London, to Emma, only daughter of the late N.B. FISHER, surgeon, Bungay.
FISHER, M.D., Sittingbourne, Kent, to Ellen, second daughter of Henry ORFEUR, Esq., of Great Yarmouth.
WOODTHORPE, of Gisleham.
18 September, at Bungay, Pearse WALKER, Esq., aged 74 years.
20 September, at Beccles, suddenly, aged 45, Mr John ALEXANDER, gate-house- keeper to the Eastern Counties Railway
20 September, aged 49, after a long and painful affliction, borne with christian fortitude, Eliza Ann, the beloved wife of
George BRETT, of Gislingham, and daughter of the late Mr Edward FROST of Bury.
DEATHS
21 September, at Great Yarmouth, Eliza Ann, the wife of Frederick William FERRIER, Esq., solicitor, eldest daughter of the
28 September, at Beccles, Mr James ARTIS, of Ingate Mill, and formerly of Wrentham, aged 45 years.
1 October, at Shimpling Hall, Norfolk, Emma Johnson, wife of Mr Isaac Gower SPELMAN, aged 47 years.
BIRTH
On Thursday, the 6th October, at Ditchingham house, the wife of captain MARGETSON, of a daughter.
At Bungay, on Thursday, the 6th October, deeply lamented by his family and friends, and respected by all who knew him, Mr
Beccles Weekly News 18 Oct 1859 Page 4, column 4
10 October, at St Lawrence Ilketshall, by the Rev MCLEAN, Mr William SQUIRE, Farmer, Brampton, to Mary Ann, eldest
DEATH
8 October, at his residence, of disease of the heart, the Rev David FLOWER, of Clavering, Essex.
DEATH
On the 24 October, at Beccles, suddenly, Hannah, the wife of Mr Joseph LEGGETT, cabinet maker, aged 29 years.
MARRIAGE
19 October, at the Independent Chapel, Rendham, Mary Ann, eldest daughter of the late Mr Richard CARLEY, of Badingham,
Beccles Weekly News 8 November 1859 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
19 October, at Beccles, Elizabeth, wife of Mr Charles LAYTON.
28 October, at Ipswich, William Wilton, the eldest son of Mr B. RIX, in the 25th year of his age.
DEATHS
11 November, at Westhall, much respected, Mr James ELLIS, farmer, aged 84 years.
Died, at Beccles, on the 26 November, in his 25th year, Mr William Gooch MANTHORPE, veterinary surgeon of that place,
and eldest son of Mr William MANTHORPE, veterinary surgeon, Thurlton.
Beccles Weekly News 6 December 1859 Page 4, column 5
MARRIAGE
John Harvey DENNY, Esq., of Mendham, to Edward BACON, Esq., of London, merchant.
DEATHS
On Sunday, the 27th November, at Barnaby, Francis POTTS, farmer, aged 75 years, much respected.
November 30th, at Barsham, Mr Samuel CANDLER, aged 79 years.
DEATH
Beccles Weekly News 20 December 1859 Page 4, column 4
On the 9th December, at Bungay, aged 20 years, of consumption, David, the youngest son of Mr Henry RAYNOR, of this
Beccles Weekly News 27 December 1859 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
the late H.E.SUGGATE, Esq., surgeon, R.N, Greenwich, and Beccles ,Suffolk.
On the 17th December, aged 69, Mr Charles COPEMAN, of Beccles.
13 December, at Benacre, in his 79th year, much respected, Mr Samuel GOODWYN, late of Framlingham.
On the 19th December, at Chediston, near Halesworth, much respected, in his 67th year, Mr James BALLS, late of King
MARRIAGE
On the 6th January, at the Superintendent Registrar's Office, Beccles, Mr James FENN to Eliza DRAPER, both of Bungay.
On the 6th January, aged 20, at the house of his relative Mr COLMAN, Toft Monks, William Robert, only son of Mr William
BUCK, formerly of Harleston.
61 years.
DEATH
Bungay.
MARRIAGE
On the 16th January, at Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, Mr William COOK, of the King's Head Inn, Gosfield, to
DEATH
On the 16th January, at Trinity Parsonage, Sheffield, Phebe, widow of J.T. PRIMROSE, Esq., surgeon, Wrentham.
MARRIAGE
On the 25th January, being the birthday of the happy pair, at St Giles' old Church, Camberwell, Surrey, by the Rev W.
daughter of Mr Philip PENN, of Newington Butts, and niece of the late James JEFFRIES, Esq., of Commercial Road,
Peckham.
On Saturday, the 21st January, at Banham, in her 81st year, Maria, relict of the late Mr Robert RINGER, of Rushford, formerly
of Hethersett.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 7 February 1860 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
dragoon Guards, youngest son of Mr John OWLES, Trinity street, Bungay, to Mary, eldest daughter of the late John
JOHNSON, Esq., surgeon, Baltinglass, Ireland.
eldest daughter of Mr W.CHARLISH, of Beccles.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 14 February 1860 Page 4, column 4
On the 9th February, at Bungay, after a short illness, aged 74, Sophia MORELL, relict of the late Rev Thomas MORELL, of
Coward College, London.
BIRTH
14 February 1860, at Beccles, the wife of Mr W. J. SHARPE, draper, of a son.
Recently, at Thorpe, Norwich, Matthew RACKHAM, Esq., solicitor and proctor.
MARRIAGE
Portsea, Portsmouth, to Fanny, youngest daughter of Mr W. HOLDRON.
25th February, in the 52nd year of his age, the Rev William FRENCH, incumbent of Wangford, and vicar of Reydon, in this
county.
MARRIAGE
4th March, at Beccles, by the Rev SWEETAPPLE, William NUNN, to Mrs Harriet FOULGER, both of Bungay St Mary.
On Sunday the 4th March, Susannah, the beloved wife of Mr Samuel GREEN, of Rushmere, aged 67, sincerely respected and
deeply lamented by her relatives and friends. In her the poor have lost a kind and liberal helper, whose hand was ever open to
5th March, much respected, in the 75th year of his age, Mr John Jex WOODS, merchant, of Mutford Bridge, near Lowestoft.
On Saturday last, of diphtheria, Eva Ellen, only surviving daughter of Mr Cleer S. ALGER, land surveyor, Diss, outliving her
On Saturday last, aged 54, deeply lamented, Mr James HOMES, of Lowestoft.
Beccles& Bungay Weekly News 20 March 1860 Page 4, column 4
On the 3rd March, at St Augustine's, Norwich, Mary Ann, relict of the late William RACKHAM, Esq., formerly of Tombland,
Norwich, solicitor, and the eldest sister of Mr ABEL, of Bungay.
formerly of Bungay.
On the 18th March, aged 43 years, Jane Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr Garwood JONES, watchmaker, Beccles.
MARRIAGE
RAVEN, late Rector of Worlingham, to Fanny, only surviving daughter of the late R.H. HARRIS, Esq., Botesdale.
DEATH
the county of Norfolk, farmer.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 3 April 1860 Page 4, column 4
On the 29th March, of consumption, borne with christian fortitude, in her 33rd year, Charlotte, the beloved wife of Thomas
FREEMAN, of Henham, and youngest daughter of John GRIMSEY, Esq., of Leiston.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 10 April 1860 Page 4, column 5
MARRIAGE
place, to Mr John WATERS, Harleston, Northamptonshire.
DEATH
79.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 17 April 1860 Page 4, column 4
At Melton, on the 3rd April, aged 80 years, Ann, relict of the late Mr William PALMER, of Halesworth.
At Ellough, on the 4th April, in the 83rd year of her age, Susan, wife of Mr James ARTIS.
DEATH
At Beccles, on the 21st April, Mrs Matilda LANGTON, aged 53 years. In her, it may truly be said, the poor have lost one of
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 1 May 1860 Page 4, column 5
DEATHS
On the 21st April, at Kirby Cane, aged 79, Mr James BOGGIS, senior, much respected.
On the 25th April, at Beccles, Mr John STIMPSON, upholsterer, aged 28.
On the 28th April, after along and painful affliction, aged 59, Mary Ann, the wife of Mr William DAVEY, of the lime kiln,
On the 29th April, at Beccles, Mr Robert KNIGHTS, aged 55.
DEATH
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 15 May 1860 Page 4, column 5
DEATH
of the late Mr James ECCLESTONE, of Benacre, and sister of Mr James CARLEY, of St Margaret Ilketshall.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 22 May 1860 Page 4, column 5
On the 10th May, at the Baptist Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev G.WRIGHT, Mr James Augustus ALLINGHAM, only son of the
late Mr J. ALLINGHAM, Kingston, Surrey, to Isabella BIRD, only daughter of Mr Benjamin BIRD, confectioner, Beccles.
13 May, at Beccles, Mr E. HINDES, veterinary surgeon, aged 73 years.
16 May, at Beccles, Mrs Martha YALLOP, aged 66.
19 May, at Beccles, in his 65th year, Mr James KNIGHTS, waterman.
20 May, at Beccles in her 73rd year, Mrs Sarah LOVE, relict of the late Samuel LOVE, of the above place.
MARRIAGE
23 May, at the parish church of Hove, Sussex, by the Rev Gardiner WEBSTER, M.A., Robert COCKS, Esq., of New
solicitor, Beccles.
21 May, at Worlingham, in her 51st year, after a long and painful affliction, Amelia, the beloved wife of Mr William
25 May, at Gillingham, Phoebe, eldest daughter of the late Mr Matthew BOON, of the above place, aged 63 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 5 June 1860 Page 4, column 5
BIRTHS
At Bungay, on the 1st June, the wife of Mr Andrew Fuller BRIGHT, of Commerce House, of a son.
At Beccles, on the 2nd June, the wife of Mr R.C. WEBBER, of a son.
MARRIAGE
On the 11th June, at Princess' Street Chapel, Norwich, by the Rev ALEXANDER, Mr Thomas PERT, of Beccles, to Harriet,
DEATHS
On the 30th May, at the residence of her son-in-law Mr CANDLER, of Wade Hall, North Cove, Elizabeth, relic [sic!] of Mr
On the 10th June, in his 71st year, Mr William HOPSON, of Beccles, basket maker, and for upwards of forty years a ringer of
St Michael's Tower.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 26 June 1860 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGE
CRISP, of Yarmouth, and formerly of the West End Farm, Wrentham, Suffolk.
DEATHS
On the 19th June, at Shadingfield, in his 83rd year, Mr John Bliss PEIRSON, much respected.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 3 July 1860 Page 4, column 5
On the 1st July, at Wickham Market, the wife of Edward Beaven TENCH, Esq., of a son.
MARRIAGES
HARTLEY, M.A., head master of the Fauconberge Grammar School, Beccles, Suffolk, late fellow of Magdalene College,
Cambridge, to Ann, widow of the late Rev Miles P. KNABLEY, and second daughter of Robert JEFFERSON, Esq., of
28 June, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, Mr G. COOPER, Colchester, youngest son of the late
DEATHS
grandson of the late Captain Edward KILLWICK, R.N., of Southwold.
of Mr James BALLS, of Westhall.
On the 26th June, at Bungay, Georgia, relict of Pearse WALKER, Esq., aged 80 years.
DEATHS
On the 1st July, at Bungay, after a long and painful affliction, Maria, relict of the late Mr Nathaniel WEEDING, late of
On the 7th July, at Beccles, after a short illness, Walter, second son of Mr Alfred G. LOVE, aged 9 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 17 July 1860 Page 4, column 4
8th July, at West Hackney Church, Mr. J.L. DELARUE, of London, to Eliza Sarah, second daughter of Mr W. BUCK,
formerly of Harleston, Norfolk,and granddaughter of the late Mr Robert OSWOLD, of Beccles.
MARRIOTT, vicar of Rendham, to Mary Ann Palmer, only daughter of the late Thomas BRUCE, Esq.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 24 July 1860 Page 4, column 4
At Bungay, on Monday the 16th July, after a very protracted affliction, borne with christian fortitude, Harriett, the beloved
wife of Mr William SPALL,coachmaker.
and the eldest daughter of the late Mr E. RUDDOCK, of Debenham.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 31 July 1860 Page 4, column 5
On the 26th July at Ufford, by the Rev F W. FREEMAN, rector of Pulham Market, the Rev William Henry FREEMAN, of
DEATHS
On the 19th July, at Yarmouth, aged 69, Geo. Wells HOLT, Esq., solicitor.
On the 29th July, at Bungay, greatly respected, Mr John SADD, tailor and draper, leaving a widow and seven children to
lament their loss.
DEATHS
3 August, in London, in her 87th year, Elizabeth, relict of Miles RUDLAND, Esq., for many years surgeon of Wangford, near
3 August, at Saxmundham, Mr William CROWE, aged 54.
8 August, aged 60 years, at Aldeby, Norfolk, Sarah, wife of James Warden GOWING, Esq.
her friends.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 21 August 1860 Page 4, column 3
13th August, at Bungay, from injuries sustained in an accident at St Andrew's Mill, on the 10th May last, Mr Charles EARL,
millwright.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 28 August 1860 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
second daughter of John L. BEDINGFIELD, Esq., of Ditchingham Hall, and the Hon. Mrs BEDINGFIELD.
On the 21st August, at Worlingham church, by the Rev D. H. LEIGHTON, George Frederick DEACON, Esq., of Hethersett, to
DEATH
17 August, at Sotterley, much respected and deeply lamented, Mr William HICKS, aged 68.
No regular birth, death or marriage announcements appear in this issue, as does sometimes happen.
However, there is a news item about a marriage in Southwold: -
On Wednesday last, Mr W. HANNER was, by the Rev J. R. CROWFOOT, married to Rosa, daughter of Thomas DRIVER,
at weddings there was a mishap, the key of the vestry could not be found, and the lock had to be picked ere their names could
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 11 September 1860 Page 4, column 4
30 August, at West Hackney Church, London, by the Rev George HERVEY, M.A., Mr C. DRAKE, Solicitor, of Bungay, to
Harriott [sic] , second daughter of J.B. TYLER, Esq., of De Bouvior-road, Kingsland, of the firm of GOODCHAP, TYLER,
6 September, at Lowestoft, by the Rev D. H. LEIGHTON, M.A., Robert Carss YOUNGS, Esq., Norwich, to Frances Elizabeth,
eldest daughter of the late John BEALES, Esq., of Halesworth.
youngest daughter of James PIPER, of Beccles.
DEATH
place, aged 52 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 18 September 1860 Page 4, column 4
11 September, at Postwick, Norfolk, by the Rev D. ANDREWS, Mr John Rackham MILES, of Needham, near Harleston, to
Ann, youngest daughter of the late Mr James CALEY, of the same place.
Wortham, to Miss Martha JEFFERY, milliner and dressmaker, of Eye.
DEATHS
8 September, at his father's house, Lieut. Barnes John CALDECOTT, 3rd Regiment (The Buffs), eldest son of Barnes
10 September, at Passenham rectory, Northamptonshire, the Rev Reginald RABETT, M.A., of Bramfield Hall, Suffolk, and the
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 25 September 1860 Page 4, column 4
19 September, at Beccles, after a long affliction, Mr W. SALTER, late of St Andrew's Ilketshall, aged 79 years.
MARRIAGE
25 September, at Wissett, by the Rev KEMP, Mr CHAMBERS, of St Nicholas, Ilketshall, to Jemima, eldest daughter of Mr
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 9 October 1860 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGE
late Mr George WHITEHEAD, of Beccles.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 16 October 1860 Page 4, column 4
On the 9th October, at the Independent Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev George WRIGHT, Baptist Minister, Mr Richard BAX, of
Hitchen, Herts., to Susan, only daughter of Mr D. DRAPER, of the Lodge Farm, Shadingfield.
London.
On the 12th October, at the Independent Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev C. HICKMAN, Mr J . TUTHILL, of Laxfield, to Harriett,
DEATHS
On the 5th October, at Beccles, much respected, Mr Charles NEEVE, miller, aged 25 years.
near Harleston, and many years clerk to Messrs Glyn and Co., London.
On the 10th October, at Bungay, in the 75th year of her age, after a long affliction, Mrs Honor EBBAGE, widow of the late
On the 10th October, at Beccles, aged 24 years, Mary Ann, daughter of Mr William UTLEY, of Wheatacre.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 23 October 1860 Page 4, column 4
On Tuesday the 16th October, at the parish church of Chalton, in the county of Hampshire, by the Rev J. ASTLEY, M.A.,
rector, Charles Johnston THOMAS, jun., of 2 Brompton Terrace, London, late of Bungay, to Susan, eldest daughter of Thomas
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 30 October 1860 Page 4, column 4
On the 11th October, at Darsham, aged 76 years, Esther, the lamented wife of the Rev Harrison PACKARD, incumbent of
On the 17th October, at Norton Vicarage, Norfolk, the residence of his son-in-law, the Rev Joseph George JESSEP, Colonel
On the 28th October, aged 24 years, after a long affliction, William, eldest son of Mr Charles IFE, of Bungay.
On the 29th October, after a long affliction, the wife of Mr EVERETT, of the Prince of Wales Inn, Bungay.
Once again, no formal births, deaths and marriages announcements were published in this issue of the paper. In their place, I
offer a news item:-
Tonning steamer, Captain George RIVERS, from Denmark for Lowestoft, with cattle. On arriving about forty miles off coast,
nearing Winterton, she anchored to take a supply of fish from a smack, and on re-starting, and getting up steam, the boiler from
and 1 Danish cattleman. DANGEROUSLY WOUNDED:--J. WASP, first mate; J. F. REAY,sen., first engineer; E. PEAK; J.
HALL, picked up sixty yards off the vessel on a piece of wreck, arm scalded and bruised. BLOWN AWAY AND NOT
JENKINSON. THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN SAVED:-- T. JAGO, T.GOLDER, W.GOLDER, T HAWTHORNE, J.
ABSALOM, J.READ. George WILKINS, 2 firemen, and 2 cattlemen. Two smacks took the dead and wounded into Yarmouth;
and brought her into Lowestoft Harbour, at 12 o'clock a.m. on Sunday. The most painful sensation was caused in Lowestoft to
know the fate of the crew, and thousands were assembled at the noon hour in the vicinity of the fish market, anxious to learn
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 13 November 1860 Page 4, column 5
24 October, at St Cross Southelmham, by the Rev G.F. POLEY, Rector of Cransford, Mr S. N. HART, to Sarah Chaston, third
31 October, at the Independent Chapel, Denton, by the Rev F. S. BASDEN, Mr Charles CATTERMOLE, printer, of Bungay,
5 November, at the parish church Aldeburgh, Mr W. STEWARD, printer, Bungay, to Miss Emma MYALL, of Mettingham.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 20 November 1860 Page 4, column 4
On the 13th November, at St Andrew's near Bungay, by the Rev --METCALF, Mark, second son of Mr James STANNARD,
to Emma, sixth daughter of Mr George JAMES, all of St Andrew's.
On the 12 November, aged 44, Jane, wife of Mr Joseph READ, of Southwold.
On the 15th November, aged 42, Mr Edward PURLAND, of Beccles.
DEATHS
20 November, at Beccles, Emma WILSON, aged 22, second daughter of Henry WILSON, of Worlingham.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 4 December 1860 Page 4, column 4
DEATH
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 11 December 1860 Page 4, column 2
BECCLES INQUEST--On Monday the 10th inst., an inquest was held at the Duke Inn, before B.L. GROSS, Esq., on the body
From the evidence it appeared that the deceased was of consumptive habits, and previous to her marriage, which event took
place only 12 weeks since, had an attack of hoemorrage [sic] on the lungs. On Friday evening she was in her usual state of
spit blood; and also requested him to fetch their next door neighbour, Mrs CAGIL. As he was complying with the latter
request, he heard deceased fall, and upon re-entering the chamber with Mrs CAGIL, he found she had fallen on the floor, and
"Died by the Visitation of God from natural causes."
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 18 December 1860 Page 4, column 4
On the 12th December, at Beccles, Mr Samuel CATTERMOLE, bookseller, in the 86th year of his age.
On Sunday last, at Beccles, aged 27 years, Robert STUART, jun., son of Mr Robert STUART, shoemaker.
DEATHS
Fleece public-house in this town.
TURRELL, and daughter of Captain William COURTMAN, deeply lamented by a large circle of friends.
youngest child of John SALTER.
25 December, at the Independent Chapel, Bungay, by the Rev C. S. CAREY, Mr Samuel SCARLETT, Norwich, to Emma
Richmond, eldest daughter of Mr Samuel SCARLETT, shoemaker of Bungay. [No, I haven't mistakenly duplicated the
25 December, at the Independent Chapel, Bungay, by the Rev C. S. CAREY, Samuel, eldest son of Mr Samuel SCARLETT,
shoemaker, to Emma, daughter of Mr William RUMSBY, carpenter, all of the above place.
Southwold, to Sarah, daughter of Mr W. ROUSE, gardener Beccles.
26 December, at the Parish Church, of Eye, Suffolk, by the Rev J. W. CAMPBELL, M.A., Mr William ROSE, Lothbury, of
DEATHS
25 December, at Cavendish Hall, in this county, Samuel Tyssen YELLOLY, Esq., aged 48 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 8 January 1861 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
1 January, at Denton, Norfolk, Joshua, eldest son of Mr Berry BURGESS, from diptheria [sic].
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 15 January 1861 Page 4, column 4
8 January, at Gillingham Church, by the Rev J. FARR, rector, Mr John Mapes BRUNDELL, of Gillingham, to Emma, only
DEATHS
4 January, after a long and painful affliction, Mr George PLEASANTS, shoeing smith, Beccles, aged 74.
9 January, the infant son of A. F. BRIGHT, draper, Bungay.
9 January, of consumption, aged 38, Eliza, wife of Mr Charles MITCHELL, farmer and dealer at Ditchingham, near Bungay.
gilder, Bungay.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 22 January 1861 Page 4, column 5
WANGFORD ACCIDENT---On Tuesday evening, the 8th inst., a very sad accident occurred to Mr ROCKHILL, miller, of
Uggeshall, who in company with Mr CHURCHMAN, Mr EADE, and a lad, was returning in a horse and cart from Halesworth
came in contact with a quantity of ice, which had floated thither with a current of water close by, and the cart being upset, the
several parties were thrown out; Mr ROCKHILL, we are sorry to add, being very much hurt. He was immediately conveyed
he received, hopes are entertained that he will ultimately recover. We believe the other parties escaped unhurt.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 29 January 1861 Page 4, column 5
20 January, the infant son of Mr W.L. PHILLIPS, grocer, Bungay.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 5 February 1861 Page 4, column 5
23 January, at Boxted House, Essex, the residence of her son, George E. TOMPSON, Esq., Mary Elizabeth, widow of Charles
FISHER-BURTON, Esq., and previously widow of Edward TOMPSON, Esq., of Dene House, Great Yarmouth.
28 January, at Beccles, Martha, relict of the late Mr Samuel DREWELL, many years Governor of the Beccles House of
Correction, aged 77 years. The deceased was the Matron of Beccles Gaol for 44 years. Her end was peace.
music master.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 12 February 1861 Page 4, column 4
4 February, at Bungay, of diptheria [sic] Edgar Minns, fourth son of Mr Alfred CATTERMOLE, saddler, of St Mary's-street,
30 January, at Southtown, Great Yarmouth, Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Sheppard HURST, M.A.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 19 February 1861 Page 4, column 4
On the 17th February, at Ellingham Hall, the wife of Henry SMITH, Esq., of a daughter.
DEATHS
11 February, at Beccles, Mrs PLEASANTS, aged 77, relict of the late Mr George PLEASANTS, blacksmith.
On the 12th February, at Beccles, after a week's illness, much respected, aged 73, Mr Charles HINSLEY.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 26 February 1861 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
of Earsham.
19 February, at Seething, by the Rev J.T. BURT, Mr William CRICKMORE, to Mrs ROBERTS, both of the above parish.
On the 22 February, at Bungay, in the 89th year of her age, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs N. B. FISHER.
On the 25th February, at Beccles, Mrs Hannah LEAVOLD, in her 85th year.
MARRIAGE
On the 3rd March, at the Independent Chapel, Bungay, by the Rev C.S. CAREY, Mr Horace BOTWRIGHT, of Bungay,
DEATHS
On the 27th February, at Beccles, after a lingering illness, much respected, Mr George WOOLNER, shoemaker, in the 67th
On the 1st March, aged 40 years, Marianne, the beloved wife of Mr John King GARROD, of Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 4th March, at Beccles, after a long illness, John DAVEY,,jun., aged 23 years.
On the 8th March, at Beccles, after along affliction, Mary Anne SMITH, aged 30 years, daughter of Mr Shephard SMITH, of
the same place.
No births, deaths, marriages announcements. Instead: -
HALESWORTH FIRE---The inhabitants of Blythburgh were greatly alarmed on Thursday, the 7th inst., by a fire which broke
overheated, and several pieces of burning soot escaping therefrom, and falling upon the premises of Robert ATTOE, dealer,
thereby setting fire to a haulm [sic] stack and shed, doing damage to the amount of about 20 Pounds. A great number of
the flames were soon extinguished. We hear that the farm house and buildings, occupied by Mr OSBORN, together with a hay
stack, belonging to Mr FREEMAN, had a narrow escape.
BIRTH
On the 8th March, the wife of O.W. HOFFMAN, Esq., surgeon, of Wrentham, of a daughter.
On the 14th March, at Langley-park, Norfolk, in his 80th year, Admiral Sir William Beauchamp PROCTOR, Bart.
On the 17th March, aged 3 months, Herbert, third son of Jonathan Robert GOODING, Esq., solicitor, of Southwold.
No births, deaths or marriages announced in this issue of the paper. Instead: -
BEAUTIFUL TEETH MR H. F. BATCHELOR SURGICAL AND MECHANICAL DENTIST Banks Street, Beccles,
India Rubber, with all the latest improvements, from 2 Pounds 10 Shillings 0 Pence. MINERAL TEETH of the best quality in
Gold, Platina, etc at equally low charges. As H.B. makes every part himself, Accuracy of Fit, and Beauty of Construction may
Mr F. W. PEDGRIFT'S, Halesworth, the last Tuesday in every Month. Testimonials and References of the highest
respectability. Parties waited upon if requested. 24 YEARS EXPERIENCE
MARRIAGE
the same place.
On the 2nd April, at Beccles, in the 4th year of his age, Albert Joshua, the son of Mr Henry YOUELL, pump maker.
On the 3rd April, at St Margaret's Southelmham, near Bungay, aged 76, Mr James HAWES, carpenter, and sub-postmaster.
The deceased had filled for a number of years several parochial offices, and was highly respected for his integrity and
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 16 April 1861 Page 4, column 4
DEATH
BAKER, writer.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 23 April 1861 Page 4, columns 5
On the 21st April, at St Nicholas Church, Great Yarmouth, Mr David SHARMAN, eldest son of Mr David SHARMAN, of
Beccles, to Miss Harriet PERRY, of the above place.
18 April, at Beccles, Minnie, the beloved wife of H. HARDINGE, Esq.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 30 April 1861 Page 4, column 4
On the 26th April, aged 4 years, after a short illness, Sarah Ann, second daughter of Mr George RAVEN, baker and
confectioner, Bungay.
respect of all who knew him; the poor especially have lost a sincere and valuable friend, to whom a great proportion of his time
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 7 May 1861 Page 4, column 3
Instead: -
by the High Steward, (Robert WAKE, Esq.), the Mayor (Alfred LILLINGTON, Esq.), and Members of the Town Council,
preceded by the mace-bearers in mourning, and Trinity Pilots, and members of the Friendly Sailors and Albion Clubs, and the
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 14 May 1861 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGE
William CHANDLER, of Ringsfield Hall, in this county, to Ellen BARNARD, of Lowestoft.
DEATHS
3 May, at Wenhaston, Mr Robert RACKHAM, aged 85 years.
3 May, at Beccles, much respected, after a long illness, Mr Henry RACKHAM, shoemaker, aged 23 years.
6 May, after a long and painful illness, J. W. STRATFORD, eldest son of Mr John STRATFORD, builder, aged 33 years.
9 May, at Beccles, Heber [sic] Thomas HARDINGE, Esq., Superintendent of Police, aged 25 years.
10 May, at Beccles, Alice, daughter of Mr Martin BOOTH, aged 9 weeks.
10 May, at Beccles, Mrs Susan RAVEN.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 21 May 1861 Page 4, column 4
BIRTH
DEATHS
At Ipswich on the 11th May, aged 62, Mary Ann, widow of the late Mr Richard DUNNINGHAM.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 28 May 1861 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
21 May, after a few days illness, Margaret, wife of the Rev Edward John HOWMAN, rector of Bexwell, in the county of
Norfolk, in the 68th year of her age.
TIBNAM, many years hemp cloth manufacturer of the same place.
No births, deaths and marriages. Instead : -
tea, was suddenly choked by a piece of meat, which he was in the act of swallowing, sticking in his throat. Medical aid was at
Wednesday. The deceased was a native of Norwich, and was a fine clean-made young fellow of about 26 years of age.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 11 June 1861 Page 4, column 4
No births, deaths and marriages. Instead : -
THE ANNUAL FEAST of the Bungay Change Ringers was held at the Fleece Inn, On Monday, the 3rd inst., when twenty-
Esq., occupied the chair, and Captain MOORE, the vice chair. During the afternoon several touches of Bob Major and Treble
Bob were rung in St Mary's Tower, and in the evening courses of Bob Royal Grand Sircatess and Maxams were rung on Capt.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 18 June 1861 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
On the 11th June, at Beccles, William, son of Mr Charles MEACHAM, tailor, aged 3 years.
On the 13th June, at Beccles, Charlotte, wife of Mr Robert TOOK, postman, aged 43 years.
WOODTHORPE, Gisleham, Norfolk.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 25 June 1861 Page 4, column 4
On the 18th June, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J. T. JOHNSTON, Mr James DUNNINGHAM, to Eliza Victoria
DEATHS
On the 18th June, at Bungay, William ROE, aged 77 years.
DEATHS
On the 25th June, aged 23 years, of rapid consumption, and deeply regretted by his relatives and friends, George WIGG, only
son of Mr George WIGG, of Beccles.
MARRIAGES
On the 2nd July, at Thwaite Church, near Bungay, by the Rev R. COBB, William, eldest son of Mr Charles CLARKE, of
On the 7th July, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev F.W. DAVENPORT, curate, Sergeant J.M. RAMPLING, of the
Coldstream Guards, to Emily ROBERTS, widow, daughter of Mr PITTS, farmer of this place.
BIRTH
11 July, at Beccles, the wife of Lieut. Colonel W. CROSS, late of H.M. Madras Army, of a son.
2 July, aged 61, Mr Alfred LARKE, late farmer, Gisleham.
2 July, aged 74 , Mr John SIMMENS, of Wortwell, near Harleston.
Mr Fred. TRICKER, Scole, leaving six children to lament their irreparable loss.
On the 4th July, at Ringsfield, Sarah, widow, of John BOON, of that place, in her 91st year.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 23 July 1861 Page 4, column 5
BIRTH
Foxhound, of a daughter.
MARRIAGE
merchant, Hamburg, to Agnes Hannah Newman, eldest daughter of George FENN, Esq., Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 17 July, at Beccles, Mrs Bridget DAVEY, of Norwich, aged 85 years.
BIRTH
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On the 25th July, at St Mary's , Islington, by the Rev Daniel WILSON, vicar, William Ayscough, youngest son of the late
Thomas William THOMPSON, Esq., of Southwold, to Maria Mary, youngest daughter of the late John AMSDEN, Esq.,
On the 30th July, at St Michael's Church, by the Rev F.W. DAVENPORT, curate, Stephen TEVERETT, miller, of
Kenninghall, Norfolk, to Jane Ann WALKER, of Beccles.
Wickhambrook, to Henrietta SMITH, spinster of Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 31st July, at Beccles, Samuel, son of James SUMMONDS, aged 4 years.
On the 31st July, deeply lamented by her family and friends, Eliza, the beloved wife of John NORMAN, aged 61 years, and
On the 4th August, at Beccles, Mr Nicholas BALDWIN, aged 81 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 13 August 1861 Page 4, column 4
On the 8th August, at Beccles, the wife of Mr C. F. PARKER, of a daughter.
MARRIAGES
Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr G. GARRETT, Woodbridge-road, Ipswich.
Jane, second daughter of Mr Samuel BORRETT, of the above place.
youngest daughter of the late Mr J. B. GARROD, of Beccles.
On the 7th August, after a long affliction, aged 44, Fanny, the beloved wife of Mr Robert CAPPS, fish-merchant, Lowestoft.
On the 11th August, at Beccles, Sarah, the wife of Mr C. F. PARKER.
MARRIAGES
On the 7th August, at Lound, R. MOUNT, Esq., of Christ Church, Canterbury, New Zealand, to Harriet, second daughter of
On the 14th August, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Yarmouth, by the Rev J. BLACKWELL, the Rev William Davies WILLIAMS,
of Ely, to Jessie, fourth and youngest daughter of Mr John HARRISON, of Great Yarmouth.
On the 11th August, at Lowestoft, William, son of Mr James BATES, engine-driver, aged 2 years.
On the 13th August, at Beccles, aged 63 years, Jane, the youngest surviving daughter of the late Thomas BARKER, of
On the 10th of August, at Yarmouth, after a lingering illness, Mr Joseph WALLIS, of the Victoria Gardens, aged 48.
On the 11th August, aged 75, Mr James FULCHER, of Chedgrave, for upwards of 52 years the faithful and esteemed servant
On the 12th August, suddenly, the Rev John Taylor ALLEN, M.A., twenty years Vicar of Stradbroke, aged 77.
On the 13th August, in her 69th year, Frances MAYHEW, the beloved wife of Mr John MAYHEW, many years resident of
On the 14th August, Mr Robert ALECOCK, shoemaker, of Loddon, after along affliction, aged 75.
On the 15th August, at Beccles, in his 73rd year, Mr John DELF, gardener.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 27 August 1861 Page 4, column 1
No births, deaths and marriages. In their place, a small example of 19th century advertising: -
BISCUITS, CROSS AND BLACKWELL'S PICKLES, SAUCES, OILS, JELLIES, ANCHOVIES etc; Fine BLACK
GUNPOWDER and ORANGE PEKOE TEAS of choice quality. LOAF SUGAR -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 3 September 1861 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
On the 30th August, at Beccles, Mr Jeremiah NICHOLDS, butcher, aged 73 years.
MARRIAGE
son of William LOVE, of Beccles, to Caroline, youngest daughter of the late John SIMPSON, of Pimlico, London.
DEATH
On the 6th September, at Staveley Rectory, Yorkshire, the Rev Richard HARTLEY, late rector of Staveley, aged 78.
MARRIAGES
On the 18th September, at Laxfield Church, by the Rev --- DALLAS, Albert CHASTON, Esq., to Miss SCACE, second
On the 14th September, at the Parish Church, Hove, by the Rev M. VAUGHAN, incumbent of St John's, Brixton, assisted by
the Rev J. M. VAUGHAN, curate of St James, Hove, (brothers of the bride). The Rev Edward Herbert EDWARDS, M.A., of
late Rev Dr VAUGHAN, of St John's College, Cambridge.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 1 October 1861 Page 4, column 5
On Thursday the 26th of September, at Beccles, the wife of Mr S.S. JONES, Endowed School, of a daughter.
DEATH
On the 30th September, at Beccles, after a severe affliction, Harriett, daughter of the late Mr W. ROUSE, gardener, aged 46
years.
DEATHS
On the 6th October, at Beccles, aged 46 years, Esther, wife of Henry HALL, and mother of the above.
MAPLESTONE, of the Department of Public Works, Melbourne, in her 20th year.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 15 October 1861 Page 4, column 5
DEATH
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DEATH
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 29 October 1861 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
FLODGELL, of Corpusty; at the same time and place, Mr Joseph FLODGELL, of Harleston, to Emma Esther REEVE, sister
of the above. On the same day at Redenhall, Mr George REEVE, to Emma PRIME, both of Harleston.
of Hull, to Ellen, the youngest daughter of Robert HARRISON, Esq., of the same place.
On the 23rd October, at Stockton Church, by the Rev D. GILLETT, Mr Robert TODD, of Denton, farmer, to Charlotte, second
DEATHS
On the 15th October, aged 61 years, Mr John BALLS, grocer etc, Geldeston.
On the 18th October, at Thurlton, Mary, relict of the late Mr John SAYER, aged 76 years.
On the 19th October, at Redenhall, Harleston, Mary Anne, beloved wife of Mr Charles BUCK, in her 47th year.
On the 21st October, Mr David HOGARTH, post-master, of Great Yarmouth.
On Thursday last [24 October], very suddenly, at his residence, West Parade, Earlham Road, in his 46th year, deeply beloved
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 5 November 1861 Page 4, column
DEATH
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 12 November 1861 Page 4, column
MARRIAGE
third daughter of the late Mr Samuel BANNS.
DEATHS
this county.
Oulton, Suffolk, in his 71st year.
On the 19th November, at Beccles, aged 64, Mr John GIBBONS, farmer.
On Sunday last [17 November], at Bungay, aged 66, Mary Ann, relict of the late Jeremiah BOTWRIGHT, Builder.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 26 November 1861 Page 4, column 4
YARMOUTH CAUTION TO TRADESMEN ---- On Monday evening, Mr R.D. FOWLER, draper of the Market-place, had
several packages of goods lying outside his shop door, and whilst his assistants were taking them in, two of the most portable
house of ill-fame, and found secreted in a privy, but the other has not yet been discovered. The thieves have escaped for the
time. We regret the loss which Mr FOWLER has sustained, but we certainly think it is a bad habit into which many of our
our streets and distressed poor, moreover, should not be unnecessarily tempted by the thrusting of unguarded portable goods in
their way.
MARRIAGE
On the 1st December, at the Independent Chapel, Bungay, by the Rev ---SHELLEY, of Yarmouth, (who officiated for the Rev
DEATH
Southelmham.
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Battalion. W.H. BURLEIGH, Halesworth, Gent., to be paymaster; R. CHANDLER, Aldeby, Gent., to be quarter-master; S.
HAWARD, Halesworth, Gent., to be assistant Surgeon; Mr W.C. MULLENGER, has also received the appointment of
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 17 December 1861 Page 4, column 3
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labourer named Daniel SUMMONS, of that parish, on rising in the morning, complained of feeling rather poorly, but was able
to attend to her domestic affairs, until the evening, when she told her daughter that she felt worse and very faint. After
quite dead. An inquest was held on the body, on the 10th inst., before J MUSKETT, Esq., Coroner, when a verdict was
returned that the deceased died from "Natural Causes", having been subject to palpitation of the heart for some time past.
DEATHS
On the 3rd December, at Kirby Cane, Norfolk, much respected, Elizabeth HOLLAND, in the 84th year of her age. Also at
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 7 January 1862 Page 4, column 4
BIRTH
MARRIAGE
On the 26th December, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Sergeant William SMITH, 1st
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 14 January 1862 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
Commander, R.N.
On the 10th January, at Mutford, Mr John DEBENHAM, aged 79 years, after a long affliction, which he sustained with
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 21 January 1862 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
place, Bungay.
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On the 22nd January, at Mr James SNELL's, of Beccles, in the 99th year of his age, much respected, Mr Robert KIRBY, late of
On the 24th January, at Ellough, in her 85th year, Patience, the widow of the late Mr W. PEARCE of Mautby.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 4 February 1862 Page 4, column
On the 27th January, at Basingstoke, Herts., aged 90 years, after a severe affliction, at her daughter's, Mrs SWAN, relict of the
late John SWAN, resident in Beccles for many years.
MARRIAGES
On the 4th February, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev F. W. DAVENPORT, Mr James BENSLEY, to Mary Ann,
On the 4th February, at St Bures Mary, by the Rev T. Pilkington TUFNELL, brother- in-law of the bride, assisted by the Rev
A. HANBURY, Robert James HARDY, Esq., second son of James HARDY, Esq., of Jacques'-hall, Bradfield, to Sophia Jane,
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 18 February 1862 Page 4, column 4
DEATH
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BIRTH
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YARMOUTH TOWN MISSION---The 24th anniversary of the establishment of this mission was celebrated on Tuesday at the
south district Mr HUGGINS, the missionary, had held 186 meetings, which were attended by 9,745 persons. It [sic] had paid
hours. Mr JONES, attached to the sailors' mission, had held 225 services on shore, which were attended by 10,981 persons, and
26 services afloat, the hearers at which numbered 1,692. He had paid 1,150 visits to families, and 442 visits to the sick; had
fifteen foreign scriptures, and had been employed 1,523 hours in the work. Owing to the removal of Mr MONTEITH, there
were no statistics from the north districts. The general summary showed that there had been 11 cases of reformation, 17 of
The receipts for the year had been 243 Pounds 8 Shillings and 4 Pence, which included a balance of 25 Pounds 9 Shillings and
4 Pence. The expenditure had been 281 Pounds 1 Shilling and 9 Pence, and a balance was left of 35 Pounds 6 Shillings and 7
room. 23 Pounds 5 Shillings and 7 Pence had been received for the beachmen's mission. Addresses were delivered by the Revs.
W. GRIFFITHS, and ---- WOODS (Independent), ---- BOND (Wesleyan), W.T. PRICE (Baptist), ---STOWE, (Primitive
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 11 March 1862 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
2 March, at Beccles, Federick John, son of Mr William GOFFIN, aged 17 years.
3 March, at Beccles, Susan, wife of Mr William WRIGHT, boatbuilder, aged 84 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 18 March 1862 Page 4, column 4
DEATH
and Co.
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On the 21st March, at Beccles, Mr Edward MILLS, of the Crown Inn, aged 46 years.
On the 20th March, Sarah DEVEREUX, relict of the late Mr Edmund DEVEREUX, St George's Colegate, Norwich, aged 85
On Saturday the 22nd March, suddenly, at her residence at Beccles, in the 72nd year of her age, Dorothea Louisa, only
surviving daughter of the late Rev Roger Freston HOWMAN, formerly rector of Shipmeadow in this County, and of
On the 15th March, in his 44th year, highly respected, and deeply lamented, Robert WRIGHT, Esq., for nearly 17 years the
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 1 April 1862 Page 4, column 4
20 March, at Yarmouth, suddenly, Mr Henry Danby PALMER.
26 March, at Harleston, Henry Samuel, eldest son of Mr Richard ROLFE, veterinary surgeon, aged 22 years.
27 March, at Lowestoft, aged 52, after a long and painful affliction, borne with Christian fortitude, Mary Anne, the beloved
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 8 April 1862 Page 4, column 4
DEATH
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GROSS, Esq., deputy coroner, on the body of a lad, 10 years of age, named William CLEVELAND, who was drowned in the
Blyth, near Mr BLOOMFIELD's farm, on the previous Tuesday. Deceased was employed on Mr BLOOMFIELD's farm, and
He was afterwards seen by a little girl named CUTTS, who saw him walking by the side of the river with a dog, and the body
was found by Aaron CLEVELAND, the grandfather of the deceased, the next morning, between 9 and 10 o'clock, and there
the deceased, and the jury returned a verdict of "Accidentally drowned."
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 22 April 1862 Page 4, column 5
On the 8th of February last, at Red Bank, Avoca, Victoria [Australia], aged 29 years, Lewis, eldest son of
On the 11th April, at Lowestoft, aged 72 after a painful illness, Mr Robert DELF, late of Bungay.
On the 13th April,after a short affliction, aged 53, Mr James Farren THIRTLE, ironmonger, Lowestoft.
On the 21st April, at Beccles, aged 20, Ellen, the seventh daughter of Mr Thomas CHERRY. Her end was peace.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 29 April 1862 Page 4, column 1
THE MISSES REEVE Have the honour to announce that they will make their DISPLAY OF SUMMER FASHIONS, in
MILLINERY, DRESSMAKING, Head Dresses, etc, etc, On Saturday, the 26th inst., of which they most respectfully solicit
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 6 May 1862 Page 4, column 5
DEATHS
Thomas V. BARNARD, Esq., late of Loughboro' Park, Brixton, aged 28. And on the 23rd April, at the Prairie, Lowestoft,
deeply regretted, after a few days' illness, the above Thomas V. BARNARD, aged 60.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 13 May 1862 Page 4, columns 2 & 3
No births, deaths or marriages listed. Instead:-
Herd on Wednesday the 7th inst., at the Swan Inn, before the Rev POSTLE, chairman, the Rev J. HOLMES, the Rev J.J.
SMITH, and R. GILBERT, Esq. ....Benjamin SPINK, of Bungay, hay dealer, was charged by Mr R.B. BIRCHAM, of
April. The prisoner was further charged with breaking a door while being put out of the house, by Mr BIRCHAM's man. He
was ordered to pay 10 Shillings damages, 10 Shillings fine, and 1 Pound 11 Shillings and 2 Pence costs.
DEATHS
On the 4th May, at Southrepps, the Ven. George GLOVER, Archdeacon of Sudbury, Commissary of Norfolk, vicar of Gayton,
On the 5th May, aged 91, Mr John PARKER, merchant of Lowestoft, formerly of Burgh, Norfolk.
On the 9th May, at Harleston, Mr CHAPPELL, plumber and glazier, aged 48 years.
Benhall, and formerly of Framlingham, aged 72 years.
On the 13th May, at the Manor House, Walberswick, after a long and painful affliction, Mr Edward WIGG, aged 63; lamented
On Saturday 10th May, suddenly, at his residence, Thonock Hall, near Gainsborough, Henry Bacon HICKMAN, Esq.,
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 27 May 1862 Page 4, column s 4 & 5
On the 22 May, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev F. W. DAVENPORT, James, the eldest son of Mr James
On the 24th May, at the Independent Chapel, by the Rev John FLOWER, Joseph REVELL, to Sarah BUNN, both of Beccles.
DEATH
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 3 June 1862 Page 4, column 4
BIRTH
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 10 June 1862 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
On the 6th June, at Beccles, Mr John RICHES, sack manufacturer.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 17 June 1862 Page 4, column 3
YARMOUTH THUNDERSTORM--ACCIDENT--A short but very heavy thunderstorm visited this neighbourhood on
Monday, 9th inst. For some minutes in South-town the lightning literally blazed, and was succeeded by sharp close sounding
FELLOWS, a hole was struct [sic] in the top of the wall and the bricks in the sides were cracked at several places downwards.
At the foot of the wall the fork of fire, which was seen to drop there, disappeared, leaving behind it a hole which for some time
struck, a married man named George BLAND, a fisherman, aged 26, living at the North End, and a boy named George
knocked down insensible. In a short time they were picked up and taken to hospital in a cart. On arriving there it was found
and very deeply scorching his body. His clothes, on being taken off, fell to pieces, and smelt extremely strong of sulphur. It is
severely burning his groin and both of his feet, but it is expected he will recover. On being received into the hospital, both
sufferers received prompt treatment from Mr COLLY, the House Surgeon. So strongly did the clothing of the patients smell of
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Maria BIRD, living at service in Stoven, met with a very serious fall from a swinging boat, causing concussion of the brain and
many severe bruises on the face and body, her life was in jeopardy for very many hours, but there is now reason to anticipate
hands. The cause of her falling out, from general report, arose from her moving to another seat to avoid the indecent attacks
made upon her by a young man, whose name is known, and who will on her recovery be proceeded against for his disgraceful
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 1 July 1862 Page 4, column 5
DEATH
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 8 July 1862 Page 4, column 5
MARRIAGES
On the 3rd July, at St Peter's, Pimlico, Henry WETTON, Esq., of Chertsey, to Marion, daughter of W.C. WORTHINGTON,
Esq., F.R.C.S., etc of Lowestoft.
to Georgianna, daughter of Mr John COPEMAN, both of Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 24th June, in the Workhouse of the Loddon and Clavering Union, in her 105th year, Mary, widow of the late Mr
Samuel LOCK, late of Loddon. The deceased, with the exception of being blind and deaf, enjoyed her faculties to the last.
MARRIAGE
On the 12th of July, at Ellingham Church, by the Rev Robert COBB, M.A., rector, Mr William SHEARING, jun., to Harriet,
DEATH
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 22 July 1862 Page 4, column 4
LOWESTOFT POLICE COURT Held on Wednesday, the 16th July, before Charles STEWARD, Esq., R.C. FOWLER, Esq.,
Blundeston, a beer house keeper, was charged with keeping his house open during the hours of divine service, on Sunday, the
29th June, contrary to the form of the statute. Arthur AMISS, of Lound, said that about 2 o'clock on the day in question, in
besides himself, they were drinking all that time, and were the worse for drink when they left the house. The Chairman
addressing the defendant, said he was surprised when he saw him come into the room, as he had known him a great many
minutes after divine service, but in this instance, the house was kept open an hour before and an hour after divine service, and
the parties left the house the worse for drink. He was fined 2 Pounds including costs. The money was paid.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library.
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22nd July. The day being fine a large number of visitors arrived; the hall which was very tastefully decorated with evergreens,
flowers, mottoes, flags, etc, by Messrs STOLLERY, BALLS, AND COCKS, was opened at 11 o'clock a.m. The stalls,
and Miss BLOOMFIELD, who were very energetic in their endeavours to lighten the purses of the visitors, and we are pleased
to state their efforts were successful. A refreshment stall was placed across the bottom of the hall, which gave constant
were the penny portrait gallery and the post office; an harmonium was played at intervals by Mr W. WALESBY. We also
the hall and its contents during the sale; they are doubtless deserving of great praise. Sermons of a useful and earnest character
from Lowestoft, in the evening; after which the congregation returned to the Hall, where they remained until 10 o'clock. A
declared.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 5 August 1862 Page 4, column 1
EARSHAM STREET, BUNGAY JOHN TILLETT, FISHMONGER Begs respectfully to inform the Public that he will have
for sale on Thursday, the 7th instant, about Twenty Salmon, at 1 Shilling and 1 Shilling and 2 Pence per pound [weight], which
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inhabitant of this town, suddenly terminated. Up to the time of his retiring for the night, no change was observable, but he had
hardly entered his bedroom when he fell down and expired. The cause of death was disease of the heart.
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BUNGAY PETTY SESSIONS
William BARBER, William BAKER and Henry PITTS, three lads, pleaded guilty to a charge of playing pitch-halfpenny on
the Common, on Sunday, the 10th inst., and were each sentenced to seven days' hard labor in Ipswich Gaol.
MARRIAGES
On the 10th August, at Thorpe, Mr John SPENDALL, of Norwich, to Miss Mary Ann EARLE, of Bungay.
to Mrs John BAKER, of the same place.
On the 17th, at St Marylebone Church, London, Mr H.W. GIBBS, of New Church- street, Paddington, to Martha, third
DEATHS
On the 11th of August, at Pulham Rectory, aged 85, Mrs R.C. KING, widow of R.C. KING, Esq., surgeon, Saxmundham.
On the 17th [August] at Lowestoft, in her 72nd year, Phillis, widow of the late Mr Samuel RAY, of Worlingworth, in this
county.
On the 20th [August], greatly lamented by his family and friends, in his 18th year, Arthur George, the eldest son of Mr Charles
On the 24th August, much respected, Mr Simon PRESS, manager of the Beccles Gas Works, in the 57th year of his age.
DEATHS
Thomas TOWNSEND, Esq., Chief Judge of the Tilla Court, Madras, and of Pulteney street, Bath.
On the 24th August, at Sydenham, Andrew JOHNSTON, Esq., of Holton, formerly of Renny-hill, Fifeshire, aged 64.
No births, deaths and marriages listed. Instead: -
BUNGAY SERIOUS ACCIDENT--On Monday, the 1st inst., a severe accident happened to a young man named Frederick
which drives the saw, in order to stop it, but as the brass on the spindle was heated, it did not stop immediately. DOWNING,
imprudently, pressed his thumb against the plate, which, being greasy, resisted the pressure, and his hand slipped in front of the
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 16 September 1862 Page 4, column 4
BIRTH
MARRIAGE
On the 11th September, at the Independent Meeting House, Halesworth, by the Rev D.T. CARNSON, Mr John Edwin HART,
DEATHS
On the 5th September, very suddenly whilst at Halesworth, much respected, Mr Thomas Cocks MORE of Metfield younger
On the 10th September, at his residence in Bungay, John Barber SCOTT, Esq., in the 71st year of his age.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 23 September 1862 Page 4, columns 4 & 5
On the 16th September, at Newton, Isle of Ely, by the Rev H.E. DANIEL, Charles John IFE, of Southwold, to Ann Rose
DEATHS
On the 21st September, at Beccles, Susan, the eldest daughter of Mr Robert TOOK, postman.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 30 September 1862 Page 4, column 4
DEATH
Bungay.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 1 October 1862 Page 4, column 4
On Thursday the 26th of September, at Beccles, the wife of Mr S.S. JONES, Endowed School, of a daughter.
DEATH
On the 30th September, at Beccles, after a severe affliction, Harriett, daughter of the late Mr W. ROUSE, gardener, aged 46
years.
DEATHS
On the 26th August, at Sutterton Vicarage, Lincolnshire, the Rev Joseph Nankivell TOWNSEND, M.A., only son of the late
On the 24th August, at Sydenham, Andrew JOHNSTON, Esq., of Holton, formerly of Renny-hill, Fifeshire, aged 64.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 9 September 1862 Page 4, column 2
BUNGAY SERIOUS ACCIDENT--On Monday, the 1st inst., a severe accident happened to a young man named Frederick
DOWNING, who is employed at Mr FARROW's steam sawing machine. It appears the young man had thrown off the rigger
imprudently, pressed his thumb against the plate, which, being greasy, resisted the pressure, and his hand slipped in front of the
saw, and the thumb and three fingers of his right hand were completely severed.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
BIRTH
MARRIAGE
Clare, to Lucy, youngest daughter of Mrs ELWORTHY, of the former place.
On the 5th September, very suddenly whilst at Halesworth, much respected, Mr Thomas Cocks MORE of Metfield younger
On the 10th September, at his residence in Bungay, John Barber SCOTT, Esq., in the 71st year of his age.
On the 11th September, very suddenly, Mr JEX of Brampton, aged 74 years.
MARRIAGE
On the 16th September, at Newton, Isle of Ely, by the Rev H.E. DANIEL, Charles John IFE, of Southwold, to Ann Rose
DEATHS
On the 21st September, at Beccles, Susan, the eldest daughter of Mr Robert TOOK, postman.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 30 September 1862 Page 4, column 4
DEATH
Bungay.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 7 October 1862 Page 4, column 3
On Thursday, 2nd October, at St Pancras Church, London, by the Rev W. P. GOODE, rector of Earsham, Norfolk, Christopher
NICKLESS, Esq., eldest son of Thomas NICKLESS, Esq., of Pessawa, Jaunpore, India, to Matilda Susan, fifth daughter of
Loddon, Norfolk.
Rev W.E. SCUDAMORE, of Ditchingham, Francis W. BEDINGFIELD, Esq., third son of Mr and the Hon. Mrs
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 14 October 1862 Page 4, column 4
On the 13th October, at Beccles, by the Rev J. FLOWER, Robert WOODGATE, Lowestoft, to Martha WILSON.
DEATH
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 21 October 1862 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
daughter of Mr W. BORRETT, of Aldeby.
On the 15th October, at Earsham church, by the Rev J. F. HOLDING, Mr William CRABB, to Miss Emily CHARLISH, both
On the 21st October, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev F. W. DAVENPORT, Charles, son of Mr LEAVOLD, tailor,
to Harriet, daughter of Mr John STIMPSON.
On the 14th October, aged 60, at Beccles, Hannah, relict of James LAWS, of this place.
On the 11th October, at Beccles, Mr James BARBER, waterman, aged 62 years.
MARRIAGE
On Tuesday last [21 October], at Halesworth, by the Rev G. F. SARGEANT, Mr George DURRANT, of St Peter's Hall,
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 4 November 1862 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGE
daughter of the late Captain HALDARNE, late of the 45th B.N.I., and granddaughter of the late Colonel SKINNER, of Delhi.
DEATHS
On Sunday, the 2nd November, after a long affliction, Mr Simon GARDENER, blacksmith, Bungay, in his 68th year.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 11 November 1862 Page 4, column 4
On the 9th November, Mary, wife of Mr George BAKER, Auctioneer, Bungay.
On the 6th November, at Beccles, Anna, relict of the late T. GILBERT, aged 65.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 6th November, greatly respected, Ann the beloved wife of the late Mr Thomas GILBERT, of Beccles.
respectable tradesman in North Walsham.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 25 November 1862 Page 4, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 19th November, at 33 Belgrave-square, the Countess of STRADBROKE, of a son and heir.
DEATHS
On the 18th November, at Bungay, greatly and deservedly respected, Mary, the beloved wife of Mr Charles CAPON, of the
King's Head Inn, Bungay, and only daughter of Mr John ROBERTS, of Hempnall, Norfolk.
well known as the Author of Archaeological and Topographical Works upon Ipswich and the County of Suffolk.
On the 22nd November, at Stowmarket, after a few hours' illness, in her 71st year, Elizabeth, relict of Rev Dr OWEN, late
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 2 December 1862 Page 4, column 4
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On the 20th November, of consumption, aged 17, Sarah, the only and beloved daughter of Mr Thomas READ, of Laxfield.
On the 22nd November, at her residence, Elm Street, Ipswich, aged 80, Mrs JACKSON, relict of the late Postle JACKSON,
On the 26th November, aged 52 tears, after a short illness, Mr Edward AYERS, Watch and Clock maker, Beccles.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 9 December 1862 Page 4, column 1
J.M. RAMPLING DRILL INSTRUCTOR TO THE BECCLES AND WRENTHAM RIFLE VOLUNTEERS, Begs to thank
encouragement they have given him, and relying on their future favors, respectfully informs them that the First Lesson in the
Young Ladies' Class for the ensuing quarter will be given at the Corn Exchange, Beccles, on Monday, 29th Dec., 1862.
DEATHS
On the 1st December, aged 70 years, Mr Thomas HOLMES, late of Beccles, butcher.
On the 11th December, aged 5 years and 7 months, William Alfred, second son of Mr Thomas CLAXTON, Beccles.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 23 December 1862 Page 4, column 4
No births, deaths and marriages announced. Instead: -
LOWESTOFT AN HONEST MAN--On Wednesday afternoon Henry BOON, a fisherman, of Oulton, picked up a 5 Pound
him, remarking that he knew it was not his, and it would do him no good.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 30 December 1862 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
On the 25th December, at the Independent Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev J. FLOWER, Robert WEAVERS, to Rosetta
On the 27th December, at the Independent Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev J. FLOWER, Mark WILKIN, to Charlotte Ann BULL.
DEATH
of Captain WOOD, late of the 20th Regiment.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 6 January 1863 Page 4, column 4
On the 23rd December, at Beccles Church, by the Rev F.W. DAVENPORT, Hannah, youngest daughter of Mr Robert MILLS,
to Mr Edward APPLEBY, of Colchester.
On the 20th December, aged 77, Mr William Stone BAXTER, many years an inhabitant of Wrentham.
On the 31st December, aged 77, at Southwold, Mr William WRIGHT, late Master Mariner.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 8th January, at the Independent Chapel, Halesworth, by the Rev D.T. CARNSON, Mr George MARCH, to Miss Lucy
DEATHS
year.
On the 11th January, at Beccles, Mr Edward LAWS, marine store dealer, aged 52 years.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
MARRIAGES
of Mr John WATERMAN, of Moor Hall, Eye.
On the 15th January, at Beccles church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, Mr George THORNTON, to Miss Sophia REEVE, both
DEATHS
On the 13th January, at Bungay, much respected, Mr Ziba BECKETT, aged 63 years.
86th year.
On the 15th January, at Bungay, Harriet, the second daughter of the late Mr Robert MORE, aged 23 years. Her end was peace.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
BIRTH
MARRIAGES
Mr Michael KING, wheelwright, Bungay.
daughter of Mr James MILLS, of Worlingham.
station master, Thetford, to Eliza, daughter of the late Mr Edward AYERS, watchmaker, Beccles.
DEATHS
friends, Rebecca, wife of Mr Henry GARROD, formerly of the Crown Hotel, in that place.
Lately, suddenly at Forncett St Peter, James Gaze HAMMENT, miller, aged 51.
On the 23rd January, at Beccles, Mary Ann, eldest daughter of Mr George WALLAY, carpenter, aged 17 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 3 February 1863 Page 4, column 5
MARRIAGES
On the 27th January, at St Michael's Church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, Mr Frederick William THAYER, to Emily, eldest
On the 27th January, at Holt, by the Rev Edward BRUMELL, assisted by the Rev Thomas J. BREWSHER, rector of Cley, I.G.
Herbert WEBB, Esq., of the Grove Ditchingham, to Eleanor, youngest daughter of the late Rev Richard CATTON. No cards
DEATHS
On the 18th January, at Hastings, in his 34th year, Robert Lincoln, eldest son of Robert COCKS, Esq., of Wilby House,
On the 19th January, Sarah, relict of the late Mr William ESLING, of Burston, Norfolk, aged 93 years.
On the 23rd January, aged one year, Henry Lock, son of Mr R.M. MARSDEN, Bungay.
Shadingfield. His end was peace.
On the 27th January, at Beccles, Mr William HOLDRON, Hatter, aged 60 years.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
No births, deaths and marriages announced. Instead:-
Bungay, and the Neighbourhood, that his Pianoforte Tunist [sic] will attend every fortnight during the winter season. Terms:--
Grand Piano, 7 Shillings and 6 Pence; Square ditto, 5 Shillings; Cottage ditto, 5 Shillings. Northgate Street, Beccles.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 10th February, at Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, Anna, the youngest daughter of the late Mr D. READ, of
On the 10th February, at St Peter's Church, Norwich, James Tipple ECCLESTONE, youngest son of the late Charles
cards).
DEATHS
On the 13th February, William Jonathan DARBY, of Beccles, aged 34 years. He was a member of the M. U. O. I. O. F. He was
followed to the grave by thirty-six of the brethren of Loyal Temple of Friendship Lodge No.4304
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
DEATHS
On Wednesday the 18th February, aged 15 years, George MILLS, eldest son of Charles MILLS, stonemason, Beccles.
On the 22nd February, in her 81st year, Mrs Margaret ADKIN, of Bungay.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
DEATHS
On the 22nd February, at Bungay, in her 69th year, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr David PALMER, well-sinker and pump
maker.
On the 24th February, aged 50 years, Mr William WHITEHEAD, stone-mason [sic], of Beccles.
Earsham.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
MARRIAGE OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES. A PUBLIC BALL Will be held in the Assembly
Rooms, Beccles on Tuesday, the 10th March, to Celebrate the important event. PATRONS: Col. A.S.ADAIR J. KERRICH,
BUCK Mr W. GARNHAM Mr W. COWLES Mr HUNTER Mr SCOTT Mr HORSLEY Mr BURSTAL And others. Tickets
(to include Tea, Coffee, and Refreshments) -- Gentlemen, 7 Shillings and 6 Pence; Ladies, 5 Shillings; may be had of Mr
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 17 March 1863 Page 4, column 4
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On the 10th March, at St Mary's, Beccles, the wife of the Rev A.O. HARTLEY, of a son.
MARRIAGE
daughter of Mr EDWARDS, of the Grove Farm, Yoxford.
DEATHS
to the Bungay Rifle Corps.
On the 6th March, Mrs Maria WOOLNER, widow of the late Mr George WOOLNER, shoemaker, of Beccles, aged 78 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 24 March 1863 Page 4, column 4
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On the 16th March, at Beccles, Sarah TIPTOD, aged 67 years.
On the 17th March, at Beccles, Susan MEADOWS, aged 82 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 31 March 1863 Page 4, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 27th March, by licence, at the Independent Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev J. FLOWER, the Rev S.B. GOOCH, of
Fakenham, to Miss Caroline DELF, of Beccles.
On the 30th March, at Beccles, Alice, infant daughter of Mr W.C. MULLENGER.
of Gillingham
Farmer, Broome, near Bungay.
News and Suffolk, Norfolk and General Advertiser." For obvious reasons, the shortened form of it has been retained in the
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 7 April 1863 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGE
On the 3rd April, at St Michael's Church, by the Rev F.W. DAVENPORT, Jeremiah LOCKWOOD to Emily Artis WORMAN.
On the 1st April, at Gillingham, Robert, second son of Mr William BAXTER, aged 22 years.
On the 3rd April, at Bungay, aged 17 years, Mary, the third daughter of Mr George BAKER.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 14 April 1863 Page 4, column 1
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned ANN WOMACK and
and Son," was dissolved by mutual consent, on the 1st day of January, 1863, and that all debts due to and owing by the said
WOMACK George Robert WOMACK 10, 11, & 12, White Lion Street, and 13 and 14, Davey Place, Norwich. MRS ANN
continued by her with a competent Staff of Assistants, and she solicits a continuance of the liberal patronage and support
hitherto bestowed on her and the late Mr WOMACK, and which it will be her earnest desire to merit.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
DEATHS
On the 14th April, in his 35th year, William, only son of Mr Henry SPALL, Bungay.
On the 14th April, aged 24 years, Mary Ann, wife of Mr Charles FISKE, of Bungay.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
DEATHS
On the 15th April, at Woodton, near Bungay, aged 77 years, Elizabeth, widow of the late Mr John CUNNINGHAM, many
years farmer of that parish. She survived her second son only six days, and leaves a large family to lament their loss.
and Deaths of the Lowestoft Medical District of the Mutford and Lothlingland Incorporation.
On the 20th April, at Denton, in his 78th year, Mr Edmund CHAMBERS, late of All Saints, Southelmham.
late Mr Thomas COLLINS.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 5 May 1863 Page 4, columns 4 & 5
MARRIAGES
On the 28th April, at St Mary's Church, Bungay, by the Rev C.T.[sic] BOWEN, incumbent, assisted by the Rev R.W.
Laura Sevena, fourth daughter of the late Rev Thomas ALLSOPP, B.D., vicar of Fressingfield and rector of Withersdale, in
this county.
Mary's Church, Bungay, Henry William, son of Mr Thomas OWLES, Trinity-street, Bungay, to Louisa, daughter of Mr John
BEAUMONT, Shotford Hall, Mendham, Norfolk. (No Cards.)
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 11th May, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.T.JOHNSTON, Mr P. WATSON, to Mary Ann, daughter of Mr Frederick
On Friday last [8 May], at Brampton Church, Mr Samuel ARTIS, fourth son of Mr ARTIS of the Toll Gate, St John's, to
DEATH On Saturday last [9 May], at Beccles, in her 79th year, Ann, relict of the late Mr John CRICKMAY.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 19 May 1863 Page 4, column 3
MARRIAGES
On the 6th May, at Carlton Colville, Charles PEARSE, Esq., to Susan, fourth daughter of Mr William WELLS, Harpenden,
On the 14th May, at North Cove Church, by the Rev T.P. WADLEY, M.A., Mr John ELLIOTT, farmer, Bisham, Berks., to
Emma, second daughter of Mr Oliver BROCK, farmer, of the above place. (No cards.)
On the 9th May, the Rev Thomas William Henry BEAUCHAMP, rector of Buckenham and Hassingham, aged 73, fourth son
of Sir Thomas Beauchamp PROCTOR, Bart., of Langley Park, Norfolk.
On the 9th May, at Framlingham, aged 66 years, Mr Samuel FRUER, formerly of that place, architect.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 26 May 1863 Page 4, column 4
MARRIED
On the 24th May, at Beccles Church, by the Rev F.W. DAVENPORT, Samuel WRIGHT, boatbuilder, of Beccles, to Ann
DEATHS
On the 19th May, at Shipmeadow Workhouse, Elizabeth DENNINGTON, aged 86.
On the 19th May, in London, in his 83rd year, Capt. Charles RAYLEY, of the Elms, Southwold.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
DEATH
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 9 June 1863 Page 4, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 30th May, at Ellough Rectory, the wife of L. G. BUTCHER, Esq., of Hampstead, of a daughter.
DEATH
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 16 June 1863 Page 4, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
At St John the Baptist's Church, Frome, Somerset,[no date given] by the Rev E,.J. BENNETT, D.D., Mr Alfred SMITH, to
Maria, eldest daughter of Mr Charles EAGLETON, of Beccles.
Benjamin Whitbread KENT, son of Mr J.L. KENT, Beccles.
On the 8th June, at Beccles, Caroline, daughter of Mr John BROWN, currier, aged 2 years; and on the 12th June, John, son of
the above, aged 10 months.
On the 11th June, at Bungay, aged 37 years, Mr George RAVEN, baker and confectioner.
On the 12th June, in the 8th year of his age, Thomas Richard, son of Mr David ROBSON, nurseryman.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 23 June 1863 Page 4, column 4
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competitor paying 6 Pence as an entrance fee. In the first contest, the first prize was won by John PIPE, in the employ of Mr
Robert HARRISON, the second by Charles WILSON, a labourer, in the employ of Mr James READ, of the Grange Farm, and
divided. The second match was contended for by seven boys, under 18 years of age, their entrance fee being 3 Pence each.
of Mr GOWER. The third match was open to all parishes, the entrance fee being 6 Pence each, as in the first match. In this the
DENNY, and by Horace BUNN, in the employ of Mr H. BUTCHER, of Bungay.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
BIRTH
DEATH
On the 20th June, at Yoxford, Suffolk, Lucy Elizabeth Davy, widow of the Rev W. BARLEE, late rector of Wrentham,
MARRIAGES
On the 23rd June, at the Independent Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev J. FLOWER, Mr B.C. KING, tailor, to Susannah, youngest
On the 29th June, by the Rev C.S. CAREY, at the Independent Chapel, Bungay, Charles LARTER, to Jane SMITH, both of
Bungay.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 5th July, at Thorness, near Cowes, Isle of Wight, the wife of Alfred HUGHES, Esq., of a son.
DEATH
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 14 July 1863 Page 4, column 4
MARRIED
On the 9th July, at Rumburgh, by the Rev R.N. DURRANT, assisted by the Rev A.H. BRERETON, James John
daughter of John SADD, Esq., of Rumburgh Abbey, Suffolk.
DEATHS
SMITH, of that place, aged 63.
On the 8th July, aged 78 years, John STARLAND, plumber etc [sic], upwards of forty years a resident of Surrey Street, St
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 21 July 1863 Page 4, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 9th July, at Beccles, Mr William SPRATT, aged 74 years.
On the 16th July, Frederick, son of Mr John DAVY, painter etc[sic], Beccles, aged 15 years.
respected and deeply regretted, Mr John CHANDLER, aged 63 years.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 28 July 1863 Page 4, column 5
DEATH
On the 24th July, at Hill House, Ipswich, after a few days' illness, Mary, the beloved wife of John WORLLEDGE, Esq., Judge
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 4 August 1863 Page 4, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 17th July, in his 20th year, deeply lamented, John Alexander, the eldest son of John PRENTICE, Esq., Surgeon,
Lowestoft.
Rev Thomas PADDON, rector of Bradfield, Norfolk, and of All Saints, near Bungay, in this county.
On the 27th July, at Southwold, Mr Thomas BURGESS, late of Wenhaston, farmer, in his 72nd year.
On Friday, 31st July, at Bungay, after a month's severe affliction, Edward, second son of Mr Thomas BOTWRIGHT, aged 31,
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 11 August 1863 Page 4, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 30th July, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev F.W. DAVENPORT, Robert BARNABY to Susannah Read
CANN, both of Beccles.
both of Beccles.
DEATH On the 4th August, at Beccles, Mr Anthony CHAPMAN, coach trimmer, aged 59 years.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
BIRTH
DEATHS
On the 6th August, at Haddiscoe, Miss Catherine PALMER, daughter of the late Ambrose PALMER, Esq., of Burgh Castle.
On the 10th August, at Walberswick, Mr William CLEAVELAND, aged 80.
On the 16th August, at Thorness, Isle of Wight, Ow-ain [sic] Llewellyn, infant son of Alfred HUGHES, Esq.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 19th August,at Westleton, in this county, by the father of the bride, Alexander W. PASHLEY, Esq., of Tivetshall, to
On the 23rd August, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev F.W. DAVENPORT, Edward WHYATT, of Beccles, to
DEATHS
On the 13th August, at Henstead, Mr John ANDREWS, aged 74, formerly of Weston, farmer."Mark the perfect and behold the
On the 13th August, at Lowestoft, in her 75th year, Sarah, widow of the Rev Edward JERMYN, rector of Carlton Colville.
On the 16th August, in Norwich Hospital, aged 59 years, Samuel SAMPSON, of Bungay, for 34 years ostler at the Prince of
On the 17th August, at Bungay, at an advanced age, Mr Thomas MARSDEN, bookbinder.
On the 21st August, at Halesworth, aged 77, Mr Aldous WADE, much respected.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 1 September 1863 Page 4, column 5
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 26th August, at St John's Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev C. HERBERT, Vicar, James BOYDON, Esq., of Beccles, to
Anna WEEDEN, widow of Mr J. WEEDEN, of London, and daughter of the late Mr J. STANFORD.
On the 23rd August, suddenly at Lowestoft, aged 41, Mr Robert CHASTON, chemist and druggist, deeply regretted.
On the 24th August, at Stowmarket, after two years' illness, in her 15th year, Kate, the fourth daughter of the late Mr Samuel
On the 27th August, at Broome, after a severe affliction, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr William CROWFOOT, jun., aged 29
years. Also, on the 29th August, her infant son, aged ten weeks.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 8 September 1863 Page 4, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 27th August, at the Independent Chapel, Halesworth, by the Rev C. WINTER, of Brompton, (brother of the bride),
assisted by the Rev D.T. CARSON, Mr Thomas MOORE, of Tonbridge, Kent, to Emma, youngest daughter of Mr John
On the 1st September, at the Baptist Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev J. FLOWER, Mr Thomas RIX, of Kenninghall, Norfolk, to
Jane Hephzibah, youngest daughter of the late Mr James SAYER, of Wheatacre.
the late Mr E.W. NEEP, of Norwich,and fifth daughter of the late Mr Samuel GRIMMER, of Haddiscoe Hall, Norfolk. (No
DEATHS
and formerly of Tunstall.
Benjamin GOLDSMITH, bricklayer, of Beccles.
On the 1st September, at Beccles, aged 77 years, William HINDES, laborer.
much respected by all who knew him.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 15 September 1863 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
On the 13th September, at Bungay, Noah STOCKDALE, after a long and painful illness, much respected, aged 52 years.
ROGERS, aged 24. Deceased was sergeant in the 11th Suffolk Rifle Volunteers, and bore the esteem and respect of all who
knew him.
On the 2nd September, at Yarmouth, aged 13 weeks, Charles Vernon, infant son of James READ, jun., Esq., of Mildenhall.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 22 September 1863 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
On the 9th September, at the Independent Chapel, Bungay, by the Rev C.S. CAREY, Mr James HAWES, draper, to Harriet
On the 15th September, at St Matthew's Church, Ipswich, by the Rev A. W. BATES, Mr William SPURGEON, the only son of
innkeeper, Ipswich, Suffolk.
On the 19th September, at Beccles, Mary STEVENS, aged 86 years.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
MARRIAGES
Henry BROOME, of the Hill Farm, Rendham, to Eliza Win - ?red [blank space in name] the youngest daughter of Mr ABEL,
of Bungay.
GARNHAM, of Beccles, to Emma, youngest daughter of the late Mr George HALL, Trowse Newton.
On the 24th September, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the rector, the Rev R. NEVILLE, Mr James MONEY, youngest
On the 14th September, at St Peter's, Walworth, by the Rev S.B. WEBB. Mr W.H. PALMER, youngest son of the late Mr P.
PALMER, builder, of Southwold, to Rebecca MEACHAM, formerly of Beccles.
On the 24th September, in the 13th year of his age, Jesse, youngest son of Mr Isaiah COPEMAN, farmer, of Beccles.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 27th September, at Bungay, Anna, the beloved wife of Mr Robert DURRANT, farmer and hay dealer.
On the 27th September, much respected, aged 51, Mr William BALLS, retired fish merchant, Lowestoft.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
MARRIAGES
Edmund's, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr Christopher SMITH, Park Farm, Wrentham.
On Friday, the 2nd October, at Ditchingham Church, by the Rev W.E. SCUDAMORE, assisted by the Rev R.M.
On the 8th October, at St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev C. HERBERT, Robert John, eldest son of Mr R.
On the 12th October, at Holy Trinity Church, Bungay, by the Rev F. BARKWAY, Mr Samuel STORKEY, of Earsham, to
DEATHS
formerly of Toft Monks, in this county.
On the 4th October, at Aldeburgh, Suffolk, in her 18th year, Frances, fourth daughter of T.F. MORTIEAU, Esq., of Coborn
On the 5th October, at Brooke, in her 29th year, after a protracted illness, Jane, the eldest daughter of Mr William STEWARD.
On Wednesday last [7 October], at his residence in Great Yarmouth, Ambrose Reeve PALMER, Esq., in the 51st year of his
On the 8th October, at Bungay, Mr William WATSON, painter, after a short illness, aged 60 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 20 October 1863 Page 4, column 5
MARRIAGES
On the 13th October, at Bethsaida Chapel, Stowmarket, by the Rev -- THORNBY, Mr Robert FRANKLAND, son of Mr
On the 14th October, at St Mary's Church Bungay, by the Rev C.J. BOWEN, Mr Solomon FRANCIS, fish merchant, of that
town, to Miss Mary Ann CHILVERS, of New Buckenham.
On the 7th October, to the inexpressible grief of her family and friends, aged 42 years, Ann Maria, the beloved wife of Mr
Nathaniel JACOB, farmer, Gislingham.
On the 10th October, at his residence, St Catherine's Cottage, Norwich, in his 62nd year, William MATCHETT, Esq., senior
On the 10th October, at Beccles, Jemima B. HARVEY, widow of the late Henry HARVEY, Esq., formerly of Catton, Norfolk,
On the 12th October, at Westhall, aged 84 years, Mrs NEWBERRY, widow of the late Mr John NEWBERRY, formerly of
On the 13th October, after a short but severe affliction, much lamented by a large circle of relations and friends, Mr Frederick
CATTERMOLE, of Bungay, in his 39th year.
R.N.
On the 14th October, of dyptheria [sic], after thirty-six hours' suffering, Mary Anne FISK, of Ellingham, near Bungay, aged 8
On the 14th October, at Beccles, Mrs FARROW, aged 70 years.
On the 18th October, aged 50 years, Mr John DAVEY, painter, of Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 15th October, at Southwold, Mr Charles CARTER, many years Organist in that church, aged 56.
On the 22nd October, at Beccles, aged one year and nine months, Thomas, the beloved child of Henry and Emily READ, of the
same place.
MARRIAGES
On the 25th October, at the Independent Chapel, by the Rev C.S. CAREY, Mr Edmund SMITH, Postman, Bungay, to Emma,
On the 27th October, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, Robert RUSHBROOK, to Mary Ann
NEWBERY, eldest daughter of Mr John NEWBERY, fishmonger, Beccles.
eldest daughter of Mr GOODINGS, of Earsham.
On the 1st November, at the Independent Chapel, Bungay, by the Rev C.S. CAREY, Mr Edward MASTERSON, miller,
DEATHS
On the 28th October, at Bungay, aged 13 years, James MOORE, youngest son of George MOORE, after a short illness.
their loss.
On the 1st November, at Beccles, aged 22 years, Robert MILLS, Jun., painter and glazier.
MARRIAGE
CHILDS, Esq., of Bungay, to Lizzie, second daughter of Thomas BELL, Esq., Broadway House, Plaistow, Essex.
On the 30th October, at Bury St Edmunds, in the 64th year of his age, Johnson GEDGE, Esq., Proprietor and Editor of the
At Beccles, on the 5th November, much respected, Mrs Charlotte GORDON, relict of the late J.R. GORDON, Esq., of Beccles,
and only surviving daughter of the late Robert BOYDEN, Esq., of North Cove, in the County of Suffolk.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 17 November 1863 Page 4, column 5
MARRIAGE
to Eliza, daughter of Mr Mark TYRRELL, of the same place.
DEATHS
On the 14th November, at Beccles, Mary CUSTANCE, shopkeeper, aged 74 years.
On the 15th November, at Beccles, Arthur, son of George WARD, aged fourteen months.
DEATH
On the 21st November, at Lowestoft, aged 28 years, Harriet, the third daughter of the late Mr Ziba BECKETT, of Bungay.
BIRTHS
On Sunday, the 15th November, at Newport, Mrs John Henry WILLMETT, of a son.
DEATHS
George ADCOCK, of Romford, Essex.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 8 December 1863 Page 4, column 5
On the 24th November, the wife of E.B. TRENCH, Esq., surgeon, Wickham-Market [sic], of a daughter.
On the 30th November, at Southwold, the wife of G.C.WARDE, Esq., of a son.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 15 December 1863 Page 4, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 10th December, at Cratfield Church, by the Rev E. FENCE, Mr W. ALDOUS, of Beccles, to Mary youngest daughter
of the late Mr James NUNN, of the Beach farm, Thorpe.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 22 December 1863 Page 4, column 5
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 8th December, at Halesworth, deeply lamented, Henry, only surviving son of the late Mr Samuel ROPER, of that town.
On the 11th December, aged 26 years, Mr Robert Henry KENT, of the firm KENT Brothers, linen drapers, of High-street,
On the 12th December, at Carlton Colville, aged 75 years, Mr Robert HEAVERS, formerly of Somerleyton.
On the 20th December, at Beccles, Mr James ROBINSON, aged 69 years.
DEATHS
On the 22nd December, at Beccles, Helen, widow of Thomas STEWARD, in the 95th year of her age.
On the 25th December, at Woodbridge, after a long affliction, Mr James CARR, sen., boot maker, of that place, highly
respected by a large circle of friends.
MARRIAGES
On the 31st August, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, George SHARMAN to Amelia HINSLEY,
On the same day, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, Hubert Henry GILL to Rachel SMITH, both
of this parish.
On the 28th August, at Beccles, Mr John NORMAN, in his 94th year.
MARRIAGES
Sarah Anne, widow of the late Mr Charles William SHICKLE, of Norwich.
On the 1st September, at Great Yarmouth, in the 31st year of his age, William Postle DOWSON, youngest son of the late B.
DOWSON, Esq.
In addition to the above: -
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 17 September 1867 Page 5, column 5
On the 12th September, at the Independent Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev John FLOWER, Mr James MOBBS, of Norwich, third
son of Mr Aaron MOBBS, of Beccles, to Rebecca Phoebe, only daughter of the late Mr George KNIGHTS, jun., of the same
On the 15th September, at Beccles church, by the Rev J.J.S BIRD, B.A., curate, William MANNING, labourer, to Esther
CASTON, both of Beccles.
On the 11th September, at Yarmouth, in his 53rd year, Mr Isaac PIPER, coach painter, eldest son of the late Mr Isaac PIPER,
of Beccles.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 17 September 1867 Page 8, column 2
MARRIAGES
Elizabeth Rebecca ADAMS, both of Beccles.
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1858
MARRIAGE
On the 1st January, at St Pancras, London, by the Rev Canon CHAMPNEYS, Mr George J. GRIMWADE, of No.45 Argyle
London, and second son of Mr William GRIMWADE, many years resident at Beccles, to Arabella Ellen, eldest surviving
DEATHS
On the 30th December, in his 49th year, much respected, Mr Charles MITCHELL, of Holly Hill, Ditchingham.
On the 3rd January, at Beccles, Robert NICHOLDS, aged 57 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 12 January 1864 Page 4, column 4
On the 7th January, at Rumburgh,Suffolk, by the Rev Regenal [sic] N. DURRANT, Rector, assisted by the Rev C. J. BOWEN,
Incumbent of Bungay St Mary, Mr Edward John OWLES, of Aldeburgh, Suffolk, second surviving son of Mr Thomas
Abbey.
DEATHS
Fleet, in his 87th year.
On the 4th January, at his residence, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, after an illness of several years, much respected, Mr
On the 6th January, at Beccles, Mr Robert DARKEN, landlord of the Duke Inn, aged 57 years.
On the 7th January, Mrs Mary Anne MAYHEW, relict of the late Mr Jeremiah MAYHEW, of Beccles, formerly of Brandon,
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 19 January 1864 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGE
Isarel [sic] ARNOUP, of Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 18th January, at Beccles, Jemima, widow of Robert TYRRELL, aged 75 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 26 January 1864 Page 4, column 4
On the 18th January, at Beccles, Mr Shepherd SMITH, tailor, aged 73 years.
MARRIAGES
Andrew JOHNSTON, Esq., of Holton, Halesworth.
the above parish.
DEATHS
On the 26th January, at Beccles, Hannah, widow of the late John DAVY, painter, aged 53 years.
On the 27th January, at 19 Montague-street, Portman-square, aged 79, Maria, widow of the late Edward HODGE, Major 7th
On the 27th January, at Beccles, Henry, son of Mr Thomas BALDRY, aged 23 years.
On the 28th January, after six years affliction, in his 27th year, Alfred, eldest son of Mr Samuel BARRELL, of Bungay.
On the 1st February, at Bungay, aged 17 years, after a short but severe affliction, Christiana Sophia, daughter of the late Rev --
-- HOGARTH, Rector of Redisham, Suffolk.
DEATHS
On the 19th January, at Norwich, Mr George FISHER, formerly a member of the well- known Norfolk and Suffolk company
On the 29th January, aged 72 years, James MEEN, Gent., of Harleston.
On the 2nd February, aged 51 years, Elizabeth, wife of Mr Thomas JORDAN, of Bungay.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 16 February 1864 Page 4, column s 4 & 5
On the 14th February, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, Curate, Horace ALGATE, shoemaker, to
DEATHS
Thurmaston Lodge, near Leicester, in his 40th year.
On the 13th February, at Beccles, Robert ANDREWS, laborer, aged 80 years.
DEATHS
On the 1st February, after a few days illness, aged 46 years, Mr William HEMBLEN, farmer of Mettingham.
On the 13th February, at Braintree, in her 72nd year, Mary, relict of the late James CUDDON, of Bungay.
On the 16th February, at North Cove, Mrs HUKE, wife of Mr James HUKE, grocer etc [sic], leaving a family of nine children
On the 16th February, at Earsham Lodge, in his 90th year, Sir William Windham DALLING, Bart.
On the 17th February, at Broome, Jane Elizabeth, the infant daughter of Mr Frederick SNOWLING, farmer.
DEATH
On the 17th February, at Hall Farm, Carlton Colville, Mr William BREWSTER, aged 64 years.
MARRIAGES
On the 2nd March, at Letheringham, by the Rev John DIXON, Mr E. WOOLNOUGH, of Framlingham, to Barbara, daughter
On the 2nd March, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev C.H.SHAW, curate, William STEVENSON, to Marian
RAVEN.
On the 28th February, at Stockton, near Bungay, in the 92nd year of his age, Mr John NESLEN, of Borough Castle, Norfolk.
On the 2nd March, at Bungay, Laura S, the wife of Henry BELLMAN, Esq.,Solicitor and Magistrate's clerk.
DEATHS
On the 10th March, at Beccles, Roseanna WESTHORP, aged 2 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 22 March 1864 Page 4, column 3
MARRIAGES
William BOYCOTT, rector of Burgh, Norfolk, to Mary Dundas, daughter of the late Rev James SCOTT, minister of Dirleton.
BOND, both of Beccles.
On the 10th December, within three week's sail of Melbourne, Australia, Edward, second son of Henry SHARPIN, Esq.,
On the 18th March, at North Cove, much respected, Mr Charles HUKE, aged 76.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 29 March 1864 Page 4, column 3
On the 20th March, at Beccles, Charlotte SPENCER, widow, aged 58 years.
On the 26th March, Hannah, widow of Mr Samuel MENDHAM, shoemaker, late of Beccles, aged 82 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 5 April 1864 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
Martha GUNTER, the third daughter of Mr W. GUNTER, of Idstone, Berkshire.
DEATHS
On the 31st March, aged 93 years, Susan, widow of the late Mr Stephen HOWE, of Earsham.
On the 31st March, in his 75th year, Mr John HERRING, plumber and glazier, of Wangford.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 12 April 1864 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
Esq., C.E., of the Bulwark, Brecon, to T.H. LAST, eldest son of Henry LAST, Esq., of Beccles, Suffolk.
Grosvenor-square, niece of J. BUTTON, Esq., Flixton, near Lowestoft.
On the 2nd April, at Henham Hall, Suffolk, of congestion of the brain, aged 8 years, Frederick, youngest son of the late
On the 10th April, at Southwold, aged 19 years, Ellen, daughter of Mr PLANT, farmer, late of Wangford.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 19 April 1864 Page 4, column 4
On the 7th April, in her 50th year, Elizabeth, wife of Mr Benjamin G. PALMER, manager of the Gas Works, Southwold.
On the 10th April, at Halesworth, aged 26 years Emily Catherine, the beloved wife of the Rev A. MATCHETT.
DEATHS
On the 14th April, at Earsham, aged 98 years, greatly respected, Mr Richard BURGESS, farmer, who for upwards of eighty
On the 15th April, at Bungay, after a long affliction, Charlotte, the wife of Mr Joseph CATTERMOLE, clerk at the Holy
Trinity Church, aged 57 years.
On Tuesday last, April 19th, at Mutford, Mr John MUDD, aged 82 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 3 May 1864 Page 4, column 4
On the 26th April, at Southwold, by the Rev Joseph MATTHEWS, Mr Robert FARMERY, of Lincoln, to Emma, eldest
daughter of Mr William LINCOLN, of Southwold.
Edward R. BLACKETT, Esq., M.D., of Southwold, to Agnes, the youngest daughter of Commander William GWYN, Royal
Navy, of Tasburgh-lodge.
only son of William Wright WOODROFFE, builder, to Margaret Ann, youngest daughter of the late Mr Jas. [sic] REEVE,
farmer.
On the 26th April, at Beccles, Miss Amelia GIRLING, aged 56 years.
On the 29th April, at the White Lion Hotel, Beccles, Elizabeth, Widow of William PARISH, of Bury St Edmunds, aged 79
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 10 May 1864 Page 4, column 3
BIRTH
DEATH On the 1st May, aged 11 years, Arthur George, son of Mrs HOGARTH, of Bungay.
MARRIAGES
Ipswich, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr Jonathan WATLING, of Saxmundham.
HOLLAND, Esq., of Curdridge, Hants, to Alice Jane, second daughter of Mr L. BULL, of Bungay.
On the 11th May, at Bungay, by the Rev Henry TAYLOR, of Woodbridge, Thomas Leslie Gregson, elder son of Thomas
On the 15th May, at the parish church Beccles, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, William HARMER, grandson of Mr John NORMAN,
to Eliza, only daughter of Mr James CRICKMORE, butcher, all of Beccles.
On the 3rd May, at Blackheath, Kent, very suddenly, aged 21 years, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr F. M. MARSDEN, and
the third daughter of Mr James CROSS, of Halesworth.
On the 14th May, at Bungay, aged 54 years, Ann, eldest daughter of the late William ADKIN, gunsmith of that town.
On the 14th May, in her 19th year, Celia, second daughter of Mr Henry CORNABY, shoemaker, Bungay.
DEATH
At his residence, Thorpe near Norwich, on Saturday last [21 May], John BRIGHTWEN, Esq., in his 82nd year.
DEATHS
On the 16th May, at Thorpe Hamlet, Norwich, aged 26, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr PEGGS, chemist, and daughter of the
On the 30th May, at Reveningham Hall, after a few hours' illness, Sir Edmund BACON, Bart., in his 85th year.
MARRIAGES
pilot, both of Southwold.
youngest daughter of Captain Thomas STRICKLAND, and grandaughter [sic] of the late Thomas STRICKLAND, Esq., of
Reydon Hall, near Southwold.
FISK, both of Southwold.
On the 30th May, at Holy Trinity, Shepherdess Walk City Road, London, by the Rev Mr FOWLE, George J. SHIPSTON, of
DEATHS
On the 25th May, at the Parsonage, Wangford, in the 21st year of her age, Emma Fanny, the beloved wife of the Rev William
On the 26th May, at Ditchingham, aged 72 years, Mr John MEADE, farmer.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 14 June 1864 Page 4, column 5
On the 12th June, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSON [sic - should be JOHNSTON], rector, John GILLIES, gardner
[sic], to Eliza TURNER.
On the 3rd June, at Halesworth, aged 25 years, Emma, the beloved wife of Mr Chas. [sic] ROBEY, Inland Revenue Officer,
Lowestoft, and second daughter of Mr Isaac MILLS, innkeeper, of the former place.
On the 7th June, at Beccles, Mr Benjamin BRADY, blacksmith, aged 55 years.
On the 13th June, at Beccles, Alfred ADAMS, aged 34 years.
DEATHS
On the 8th June,suddenly, aged 83, Agnes, relict of the late Mr John DEVEREUX, grocer, Lowestoft.
births and deaths for the district.
On the 15th June, at his residence, Grosvenor-street, London, in his 58th year, Earl GOSFORD, K.P., of Market Hill, county
On the 15th June, at Stratford, Essex, after a short illness, of congestion of the lungs, Emma Victoria, the youngest and beloved
daughter of Mr William LING Bulcamp.
Service.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 28 June 1864 Page 4, column 4
On the 23rd June, at Beccles, Mr Richard BURWOOD, senior, whitesmith, aged 75 years.
On the 23rd June, at Cavendish Church, by the Rev R.G. PETER, S.A. SEVERNE, Esq., of Poslingford House, to Sarah
Boddicott, daughter of the late J. YELLOLY, Esq., M.D.F.R.S. of Cavendish Hall.
DEATHS
On the 27th June, at Bungay, Anne, the youngest and greatly beloved daughter of the late Noah STOCKDALE, aged 17 years.
On the 25th June, at Framlingham, much respected,aged 74 years, Henry THOMPSON, Esq., of that place.
On the 29th June, at Southwold, Mr Samuel WAYTH, ship agent, aged 69.
On the 26th June, at the residence of his sister, Trory-street, Unthank's-road, Norwich, Robert CLARKE, aged 59, for thirty
years estate carpenter at Worlingham Hall.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 12 July 1864 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
Lowestoft.
On the 3rd July, at Halesworth, by the Rev John GARROULD, Mr Robert PEACHEY, ropemaker, to Anne, youngest daughter
On Tuesday last [5 July], at St John's Church, Angel Town, Brixton, by the Rev George Henry TURNER, M.A., Lionel
THOMPSON, Gresham-road, Brixton, and grand-daughter of the late Richard THOMPSON, Esq., of Stockwell Common,
DEATHS
On Friday last [8 July] at Stowmarket, aged 70 years Mr Edw. [sic] BURGESS, late of the paper mills, Bungay.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 19 July 1864 Page 4, column 4
On the 13th July, at the Congregational Meeting House, Lowestoft, by the Rev J. BROWNE, of Wrentham, Mr Samuel
MONEY, to Helen Keir, eldest daughter of John ROBERTSON, Esq, collector of customs, Lowestoft.
Elizabeth Ann, eldest daughter of Mr Samuel LINDSEY, Trinity pilot, Lowestoft.
On the 14th July, at the parish church, Carlton Colville, by the Rev W.H. ANDREWS, rector, Mr Richard PONT, of Beccles,
On the 15 th July, at Beccles Church, by the Rev C.H.SHAW, curate, George COLMAN to Rebecca ROUSE.
DEATHS
On the 16th July, at Worlingham Rectory, the residence of her son-in-law, Elizabeth Jane KESTEVEN, relict of Thomas
KESTEVEN, of London, aged 88 years.
MARRIAGES
On the 19th July, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, curate, George William WALKER, to Sarah
On the 20th July, at Darsham, by the Rev T.R. MAYHEW, John KINDRED, of Beccles, to Jane Elizabeth, daughter of the late
Rev H. PACKARD, M.A., rector of Middleton.
On the 19th July, John Lincoln KATTLE, aged 12 years, son of Mr John KATTLE, tailor, Beccles.
On the 22nd July, George DAVY, aged 20 years, son of the late Mr John DAVY, Painter and Glazier Beccles.
MARRIAGES
On the 14th July, at Wrentham, by the Rev J.C. PARKER, Robert Edgar, eldest son of the late Mr Robert WATLING, of
On the 27 th July, at Beccles, by the Rev C.H.SHAW, curate, William MARTIN and Ruth BAXTER, both of Beccles.
DEATH
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 9 August 1864 Page 4, column 2
THE PETTY SESSIONS
SAFFORD, and the Deputy Mayor.
Benjamin AYDEN of Beccles: on Tuesday the 12th July, I saw Frederick PIPER walking on the Railway, between the Black
Boy Street, and the Ingate Road crossings; he was walking in the four foot way in front of the down train from Ipswich to
had no right to be there. It is part of my duty to keep people off the line. Charles FARMAN: I am gate-keeper of the Ingate
Street crossing, of the Great Eastern Railway, at Beccles. I have repeatedly cautioned defendant against trespassing on the
practice of walking on the railway. The present offence was aggravated by the facts that the accused had often been warned,
without effect, was abusive to the officer, and had absented himself when summoned. Frederick PIPER must pay forthwith a
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 16 August 1864 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGE
Clapton, assisted by the Rev Joshua CLARKE, of St Mary's, Woodford, Charles Pitt BEADEL, Esq., of St Peter's Hall, near
Bungay, to Elizabeth, only daughter of the late Thomas BARKER, Esq., of Wanstead, Essex.
On the 10th August, at Ditchingham, Mr James BUCK, deeply regretted by his family and friends, and deservedly respected by
all ranks in the Rifle Corps, (4th Suffolk) in which he was sergeant and bandmaster.
MARRIAGES
Worcester College, Oxford, and Mount Sorrell, Leicestershire, to Georgiana, only daughter of William TUCKER, Esq., M.D.,
On the 21st August, at Beccles, by the Rev C.H.SHAW, curate, George BALDRY and Harriet ROBERTS, both of Beccles.
On the 21st August,at Beccles, Walter, the youngest son of Mr Stephen COOPER, publican, aged 2 years and 6 months.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 30 August 1864 Page 4, column 5
On the 28th August, at Beccles, Mr Benjamin BARBER, aged 86 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 6 September 1864 Page 4, column 4
On the 30th August, at Beccles, Hannah, widow of the late Robert COPEMAN, butcher, aged 79.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 13 September 1864 Supplement [Page 5], column 3
On the 6th September, at St Cross, Suffolk, George Bellamy ANGELL,Esq., solicitor, Beccles, to Ann Elizabeth, eldest
daughter of Mr W. SHEARING.
George Green WARD, Southtown, Yarmouth, to Catherine Mary, second daughter of Mr James BARWICK, Stockton.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 20 September 1864 Page 4, column 4
On the 13th September, at Seething, by the Rev J.T. BURT, Jonathan BLUNDERFIELD, builder, Beccles, to Sophia, second
daughter of Mr Joshua REYNOLDS, of the above parish.
MARRIAGE
On the 20th September, at Beccles, by the Rev Chas. [sic] Henry SHAW, Mr Robert CHARLISH, to Caroline GIRLING, both
DEATHS
On the 24th September, at Beccles, Harriet BENSLEY, aged 75 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 4 October 1864 Page 4, column 3
No births, deaths and marriages announced. Instead: -
Hall, shot a remarkably fine specimen of the Osprey, or Fishing Hawk, near the canal in the park. The bird, which measures 6
ft 2 inches between the tips of the wings, is now in the possession of Mr Robert BANHAM, of this town, to be preserved and
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 11 October 1864 Page 4, column 4
On Tuesday last [4 October], at Intwood, by the Rev W.C. DAVIE, Mr James READ, of Aldeby, to Helen Maria second
On the 7th October, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, Rector, Charles WRIGHT, butcher, Wansford, Hunts, to
DEATHS
On the 4th October, at Bungay, after a long affliction, borne with christian fortitude, Jane, the beloved wife of Mr John DAY,
On Tuesday last [4 October], aged 28 years, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr James MANTHORPE, of Loddon.
On the 3rd October, at Beccles, Elizabeth WRIGHT, aged 40 years.
On the 7th October, at Beccles, Hannah POPE, aged 30 years.
On the 9th October, died at Beccles, Jessie, daughter of Mr Jas. [sic] HAMMOND, Millwright, aged 9 months.
MARRIAGES
On the 4th October, at Flixton, by the Rev Henry WARREN, George, eldest son of Mr G. RACKHAM, of Bedingham Priory,
On the 6th October, at Ipswich, the Rev F.A. WARMINGTON, assistant minister at St Nicholas chapel, etc [sic] to Sarah,
second daughter of the Rev J. RAVEN.
[No date given]. At the rectory, the Rev Ellis WADE, M.A., rector of Blaxhall, and Incumbent of Wantisden, Suffolk, aged 67.
On the 4th October, at Yarmouth, Daniel John, infant son of Mr Daniel SNOWDEN, late of Loddon.
year of his age.
On the 11th October, at Beccles, Mr George GRAY, carpenter, aged 70 years.
On the 16th October, at Beccles, Charles Edward, second son of Mr Charles WELLS, shoemaker,aged 24 years.
MARRIAGES
On the 17th October, at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev Thomas HILL, Mr Frederick WOOR [sic], of
On the 20th October, at Halesworth, by the Rev J.V. STANTON, rector, Mr Edward PLOWRIGHT, of Tollington Park,
Holloway, to Rebecca Lucy, only daughter of W. GALES, Esq., of Halesworth, late of Mildenhall.
Ilketshall, youngest son of the late Humphrey DURRANT, Esq., of Saint Peter's Hall, to Miss Sarah Ann Baker, eldest
daughter of Mr Edward BUXTON, of Bungay.
On the 16th October, at Bury St Edmund's, much respected, in his 60th year, Mr Thomas FARROW, architect and builder.
On the 18th October, after a few days' illness, Amelia, second daughter of Francis and Elizabeth CUPISS, of Diss.
surviving son of the late Samuel FISKE, Esq., of Clopton Hall, Rattlesden.
On the 19th October, at Great Yarmouth, the Rev Mark WATERS, B.A., incumbent of St George's Chapel, of that place, aged
MARRIAGES
On the 26th October, at the Congregational Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev D.J. EVANS, Mr George BUTCHER, to Mrs
On the 21st October, at the Wesleyan Meeting-house, Wenhaston, by the Registrar, Joseph FURRINGTON, sen., of
Wenhaston, to Martha Easter FOREMAN, of Blyford On the same day, and at the same place, by the Registrar, Joseph
at the same place, by the Registrar, Richard ALP, of Blyford, to Emily FURRINGTON, of Blyford, daughter of Joseph
FURRINGTON, sen., of Wenhaston.
On the 26th October, at the residence of Mrs CHALKER, of Beccles, Mr LARKMAN, of Somerleyton, eldest son of the late
Mr LARKMAN, of Herringfleet.
Cove.
On the 23rd October, in his 9th year, after a severe affliction, Arthur George, the beloved son of Mr William WELLS, of
On the 25th October, aged 52, Mr Samuel ALDOUS, of Withersdale Cross, near Harleston.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 8 November 1864 Page 4, column 5
DEATHS
On the 7th November, at Beccles, Mr Henry GREENGRASS, aged 38 years.
On the 2nd November, at Blofield, near Norwich, in her 62nd year, Sophia, only surviving daughter of the late G.W.B.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 15 November 1864 Page 4, column 5
DEATHS
firm of Messrs RANSOME and SIMS, Orwell Works, Ipswich, aged 69.
On the 9th November, at the Rectory, Boyton, aged 64, William Wogan ALDRICH, clerk, B.C.L, Trinity Hall, Cambridge,
On the 11th November, much respected and deeply lamented. Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr Robert CLARK, proprietor of
the Suffolk Hotel, Lowestoft.
On the 13th November, at Toft, aged 83 years, Mr William MADDLE.
On the 13th November, at Beccles, William Tipple BARBER, aged 52 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 22 November 1864 Page 4, column 3
On the 15th November, at Loddon Church, by the Rev J.J. SMITH, Charles BELL, only son of Mr John BELL, of Loddon, to
On the same day [15 November], at the Baptist Chapel, Pulham, by the Rev B. TAYLOR, Mr Cornelius MILLS, to Miss Sarah
DEATHS
On the 13th November, at Lowestoft, Mary, the wife of Robert JOHNSON, Esq., of Lowestoft, in the 28th year of her age.
On the 17th November, at Loddon, Mary Ann, third daughter of the late Henry BELL, Esq., of Wallington.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 29 November 1864 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
On the 22nd November,at the parish church of Hollesley, by the Rev Richard Wilkie COBBOLD, rector, and brother-in-law of
Vyvyan [sic] COX, of the Royal Horse Artillery, to Charlotte Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late John Lee FARR, Esq.,
of North Cove Hall.
Lucy, eldest daughter of Mr Henry TACON, Willingham.
DEATHS
[sic].
On the 16th November,at Mildenhall, Oswald Odden [sic], second son of James READ, jun., Esq., aged 14 years.
On the 18th November, at Halesworth, Mr Adolphus STANFORD, formerly of Hinton Hall, aged 63 years.
On the 21st November, in Chapel Field, Norwich, much respected, Harriett, relict of the late Joseph DODD, formerly of St
On the 22nd November, at Kessingland, Isaac CATCHPOLE, the oldest fisherman in the place, and father of Mr George
CATCHPOLE, of Bungay, aged 85 years.
On the same day [23 November], at Redenhall, Elizabeth, relict of Mr John CARLEY, late of Metfield, aged 55 years.
On the 25th November, at Beccles, Fanny, the wife of Mr Robert ALDOUS, Tailor, aged 39 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 6 December 1864 Page 4, column 3
MARRIAGES
Ann HARVEY, of the same place.
STEPHENSON, of Frostenden, Thomas GIRLING, of Frostenden, to Lucy Maria, eldest daughter of Mr James COLMAN, of
On the 1st December, at the Independent Chapel, Halesworth, by the Rev H. HAAS, Mr William WEBB, of Walpole, to Mary
DEATHS
On the 1st November, on his voyage from Bombay to England, Captain George Galloway LEATHES, eldest son of Edward
On the 28 November, at Leiston, aged 42, John GRIMSEY, jun. Deceased was much respected by a large circle of friends.
On the 3rd December, at Beccles, Henry, son of Robert FOLGATE, aged 4 years.
MARRIAGES
On the 7th December, at Beccles, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, curate, Robert ALLEN, to Maria ROBERTS, both of Beccles.
BROWN, both of Beccles.
On the 11th December, at Beccles, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, curate. Jonathan Alexander DARBY, waterman, to Susannah
On the 12th December, at Beccles, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, curate, Luke SMITH, laborer, to May Ann HEWETT, both of
Beccles.
CATCHPOLE of Bungay.
DEATHS
On the 5th December, at Lowestoft, Amy CALVER, widow, in her 105th [sic!] year, and until nearly the last in possession of
On the 3rd December, at Diss, Mr Samuel DRAKE, aged 97 years.
year.
in her 86th year.
On the 4th December, at his residence, in Surrey-road, Norwich, Thomas WOODCOCKE, formerly of Halesworth, aged 97
On the 8th December, at Beccles, Mrs Elizabeth GEORGE, in her 80th year.
On the 11th December, at Bungay, after a long affliction, the wife of Mr Francis DRAPER, Baker, Bungay.
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MARRIAGES
Sophia, third daughter of Mr RICHES, Pulham St Mary.
On the 14th December, at the Baptist Chapel, Pulham St Mary, by the Rev Benjamin TAYLOR, Mr Amos HARPER, to Miss
DEATHS
On the 11th December, in his 80th year, Francis TURNER, Esq., of Queen Square, St James's Park, and of New Square,
On the 16th December, at Beccles, Robert, son of Robert CUTLER, aged 32 years.
On the 19th December, at Beccles, Georgianna, wife of Samuel CANDLER, Blacksmith, aged 28 years.
DEATHS
On the 16th December, at Lowestoft, in his 76th year, Henry Mussenden LEATHS, Esq., of Herringfleet Hall.
Yarmouth.
On the 21st December, of bronchitis, Mr John STAMMERS, of Mendham, in the 44th year of his age.
MARRIAGES
On the 26th December, William, youngest son of the late Andrew ELLIOTT, Esq., of Carlisle, Cumberland, to Eleanor, third
On the 30th December, at Princes' Street Chapel, Norwich, by the father of the bride, assisted by the Rev J. ALEXANDER,
Walter Henry, son of Samuel PIGG, to Martha, second daughter of the Rev. J.J.J. KEMPSTER.
On the 27th December, at Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, Thomas SOUTH, wax chandler, St Mary's Lambeth, London,
On the 28th December, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, Mr William FIDDES, of Sheffield, to Jean,
DEATHS
On the 21st December, in the 80th year of her age, Mary, relict of the late Mr C. KING, of Bungay.
On the 24th December, at Gorleston, Mr William LING, formerly of North Cove, aged 90.
of Broom [sic].
On the 28th December, at Stubb's-green, Loddon, aged 64 years, Martha, the wife of Mr William RICHES.
On the 31st December, at Beccles, in the 73rd year of his age, Mr Thomas Keer BARKER, late ironmonger at that place.
On the 31st December, at Beccles, Elizabeth HUNT, aged 51 years.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 3 January 1865 Page 4, column 4
near Burgh Castle, and was taken in a boat to Yarmouth. It was dressed in corduroy trowsers [sic], dark skin waistcoat with the
hair outside, drawers, and white cotton shirt. The body is that of a man about 30 or 35 years of age, is about five feet 6 inches
CHAMBERLIN held an inquest on the body on Thursday, at the Workhouse, when an open verdict was returned.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 10 January 1865 Page 4, column 4
On the 27th December, at Yarmouth, Mr C. MILLER, to Emmeline Sarah, second daughter of the late Mr Wm. [sic]
On the 3rd January, at St Mary's Church, Watton, Mr Sydney SMITH, of Southwold, to Elizabeth Ann, eldest daughter of Mr
DEATHS
On the 1st January, at Norwich, James ST QUINTIN, Commander R.N., aged 74. The deceased was one of the few remaining
who witnessed the Battles of Trafalgar, St Domingo, and Copenhagen.
On the 23rd December, deeply regretted by her family and friends, in the 41st year of her ape [sic!], Martha, the fourth
daughter of the late Mr S. REDGRAVE, formerly of Bungay, baker.
Stradbroke, in this county.
In addition to the above: - Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 10 January 1865 Page 4, column 3
identified as that of William CALVER, basket- maker, of Yarmouth. It is said that he was paying his addresses to a young
woman who resides upon the North-quay, and the supposition is that he fell into the river whilst waiting about to see her.
MARRIAGE
On the 10th January, at Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, William Wellington DAVY, son of the late Mr John DAVY, to
DEATHS
On the 8th January, at Great Yarmouth, aged 77, Benjamin DOWSON, Esq., Deputy- Lieutenant for the county of Norfolk, for
On the 8th January, at Reydon, Samuel BLOOM, Esq., in the 88th year of his age.
On the 9th January, at Bedingfield Rectory, Frances, only daughter of the Rev J. and Hon. Mrs BEDINGFIELD, in the 19th
On the 9th January, after a long affliction, Jane, wife of Mr William LENNY, of Beccles, and daughter of the late Mr John
HARVEY, of St Margaret's Ilketshall, Suffolk.
Henry LEAVOLD, merchant, in his 74th year.
On the 12th January, at an advance age, Mr Richard DAY, for many years a coachbuilder at Harleston.
by a large circle of friends.
On the 13th January, at Bungay, in the 77th year of his age, John MINTER, journeyman carpenter. The deceased worked for
week or two of his death, his illness being only of a few days' duration.
MARRIAGES
youngest daughter of the late Mr Alfred LARKE, farmer of the above parish.
of Lowestoft.
On the 19th January, at Loddon Church, by the Rev J.J. SMITH, Mr Thomas LORD, of Norwich, to Charlotte Ellen, eldest
DEATHS
On the 3rd January, at her brother-in-law's, at Brussels, Miss Susan HARRISON, formerly of Beccles, aged 46. Deceased was
On the 9th January, at Barnby, of consumption, George, eldest son of William and Sophia TURNER, in the 24th year of his
age, much respected and deeply regretted by his family and friends.
On the 14th January, at his residence, South Quay, Gt Yarmouth, aged 68 years, John BARKER, Esq., one of the Borough
magistrates.
Halesworth.
On the 16th January, at Great Yarmouth, in the 86th year of his age, Samuel TOLVER, Esq., many years Town Clerk of that
On the 20th January, at Beccles, Eliza, daughter of Mr Alfred KETT, laborer, aged 19 weeks.
On the 26th January, at Beccles, Mr Francis SPRUNT, grocer, aged 60 years.
POLICE OFFICERS Wanted for the City of Norwich Police Force, a few smart Active Young Men.---Qualifications: to be
to the Chief Constable, at 10 am on any day. Robert HITCHMAN, Chief Constable Guildhall, Norwich
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 24 January 1865 Page 4, column 1
under 30 years of age; To stand clear 5 feet 8 inches, without shoes; to read and write well. Candidates must apply personally
to the Chief Constable, at 10 am on any day. Robert HITCHMAN, Chief Constable Guildhall, Norwich
MARRIAGES
On the 20th January, at St Mary Magdalen Church, Peckham, London, Mr John DRIVER, farmer, Westhall, to Elizabeth, the
On the 23rd January, at St Margaret's Church Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, Mr Benjamin PARKER, of Waterloo
House, to Elizabeth Jane, daughter of Mr James SMITH, all of Lowestoft.
of Southwold, brother of the bride, and the Rev John MONSELL, D.D., Sir John BLOIS, Bart., of Cockfield Hall, to Eliza
Ellen, youngest daughter of Captain Alfred CHAPMAN, of 90 Eaton Place, London.
WRIGHT, both of Beccles.
DEATHS
On the same day [22 January], at St Margaret's Ilketshall, aged 76, Mr James CARLEY, formerly of St Michael's,
Southelmham.
On the 24th January, Lydia, daughter of Mr Charles MARSHALL, labourer, Beccles.
In addition to the above: -
SOUTHWOLD An inquest was held on Monday the 23rd March, before W.B. ROSS, Esq., Deputy-Coroner, at the Lord
Nelson Inn, on the body of Harriet LOWSEY, aged 63 years. ---From the evidence it appeared that the deceased was the wife
herrings, and when within a few yards of her own door she shrieked out and fell down. She seemed quite helpless. She was
picked up and carried home, and placed on a chair. Deceased had been in Melford Asylum four times, the last time being about
four hours after she was taken to bed she expired.---Mr F.H. VERTUE, surgeon, of Southwold, said deceased suffered from
mental affliction at times. He believed the cause of death was apoplexy.---The Jury returned a verdict of 'Natural Death."
MARRIAGE
HICKLING, M.A., eldest son of B.W. HICKLING, Esq., of St Julians, Streatham, to Hannah, eldest daughter of R.W.
DEATHS
years.
On 30th January, at Hethersett, Mr Robert ALDRED, formerly of Wissett, in the 74th year of his age.
Hall, aged 33 years.
On 28th January, in his 72nd year, the Rev Joseph HERRICK, for 51 years pastor of the Independent Church at Stockwell
On 31st January, at Alburgh, after a long affliction, Mrs S. BARDWELL, late of Bungay.
On the 24th November, 1864, in Australia, John GRIMSON, a native of Beccles, leaving 2 children orphans in the above
On the 4th February, at Beccles, Charlotte, widow of John KIRBY, aged 65.
On the 5th February, at Beccles, of deep consumption, in his 19th year, William, the beloved and youngest son of Edward
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 7 February 1865 Page 4, column 2
than on any previous occasion during the present season. The Rev J.J. RAVEN, occupied the chair. Rev Townley L.
CLARKSON read "Going-a-Courting;" E.B. ADAMS, Esq., "The Stolen Letter," from "After Dark;" C. CHILDS, Esq.,
some scotch [sic] airs on the cornet, which with the addition of some vocal music, made the evening a very amusing and
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 14 February 1865 Page 4, column 5
On the 12th February, at St Mary's, Beccles, the wife of the Rev A.O. HARTLEY, M.A., of a son.
On the 29th January, at Lowestoft, Mr Cornelius FARRETT.
On the 31st January, at Cheltenham, in the 68th year of his age, the Rev Robert Meadows WHITE, D.D., late Fellow of
Slimbridge, Gloucestershire. Dr Meadows WHITE, was the eldest son of Mr WHITE, solicitor, Halesworth, where the
deceased was born, and was educated at the Norwich Grammar School, while under the mastership of the Rev Edward
On the 31st January, at Alburgh, Martha, widow of the late Mr Charles BARDWELL, of Halesworth, aged 61 years.
On 3rd February, at Halesworth, much respected, Mr Richard GIRLING, formerly of Kessingland, farmer, aged 80.
On the 6th February, at Beccles, Mr John AYERS, aged 64 years, landlord of the Plough Inn.
On 7th February, at Westhall, Emily, eldest surviving daughter of Mr J.G. DAVY, aged 23 years.
On the 8th February, at his residence, Ipswich Road, Norwich, Samuel Woodcock MEALING, Esq., of the firm of MEALING
and MILLS, of that city, aged 72 years.
On the 12th February, at Beccles, Eliza, daughter of Isaac RICHES, aged 15 months.
DEATHS
On the 10th February, at Kirby Cane Hall, in her 73rd year, the Hon. Mrs Elizabeth CHESTER, widow of the late Rev William
On the 13th February, Thomas James, infant son of Thomas and Anna BEXFIELD, Thorpe Hall, Haddiscoe.
On the 16th February, at Beccles, Suffolk, Charles DASHWOOD, Esq., in his 91st year.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 21 February 1865 Page 4, column 3
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ....On Wednesday last, an accident which might have proved very serous, occurred at
(Miss A. TODD), when on passing over a part which had been broken, the ice gave way and both were precipitated into the
water. Fortunately their screams brought immediate assistance, and the lady's crinoline prevented her sinking, so that they were
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 28 February 1865 Page 4, column 4
On the 16th February, at the Independent Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev John FLOWER, Mr William SPATCHET, of Weston,
On the 21st February, at the Independent Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev John FLOWER, William NEWSON, of Beccles, Tanner,
On the 23rd February, at St James' Church, Notting-hill [sic], by the Rev T.P. HOLDICH, Frederic Shelly RIX, Esq., of
Beccles, to Jemima Bostock, second daughter of the late Benjamin BRADLEY, Esq., of London.
On the 20th February, at Bacton, Suffolk, Mr Robert ROSE, in his 88th year.
On the 19 th February, at Bungay, aged 31, Mr James ATMER, deservedly respected.
Isaac CARR, of Thetford, formerly of Halesworth.
On the 17th February, much respected, Mrs H. WRIGHT, wife of Mr Jonathan WRIGHT, of Kirtley, formerly of Southwold.
Church at Beccles. [No date given].
In addition to the above: -
THE PETTY SESSIONS
Were held on Thursday, February 23rd, before J.L. BEDINGFIELD, Esq., (chairman) the Rev J.C.SAFFORD, and Richard
applied for an order for protecting her property against her husband and his creditors. The applicant stated that she was married
to her husband in 1857, and lived with him at Stoke and afterwards at Thornham, until 30th July 1861, when he gave his father
everything, except 3 Pounds, was seized and sold under the bill of sale. Her married life had not been a happy one, as her
she was entitled to a legacy of 200 Pounds under her grandmother's will. The Court made the order.
DEATHS
Mr Neriah WIGG.
On the 27th February, at Stoven, aged one year and eight months, Alfred Briggs, the beloved son of Alfred and Marian
On the 1st March, at Sotterly [sic], after a long affliction, Mary, Relict of the late Mr John MANN, in the 77th year of her age.
On the 1st March, at Beccles, Lucy, wife of Mr James WYATT, farmer, aged 67 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 14 March 1865 Page 4, column 5
BIRTH
MARRIAGES
On the 6th March, at the parish church of St Lawrence, Jewry, London, by the Rev W.B. CORVIE, vicar, Edward Albert,
CORNABY, of Ditchingham.
On the 9th March, at St Peter's Mancroft, Norwich, Donald MACDONALD, Esq., of Port Elizabeth, Algia Bay, to Helen,
DEATHS
On the 20th February, at Norwich, Mr William E. JOLLYE, late surgeon of Loddon.
President of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference, aged 54.
On the 5th March, at Halesworth, Mr William WATSON, Innkeeper, aged 55.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 14 March 1865 Page 4, columns 3 & 4
March, on the body of Emma DENNY, aged 13 years. The deceased was the daughter of Mr Frederick DENNY, grocer and
draper, Southwold. Deceased had an egg and a cup of coffee for her supper, and went to bed about nine o'clock in very good
young person who waits in the shop, and said she felt sick. The deceased got up and was sick. There was no light in the room.
The deceased was not out of bed more than five or ten minutes, and she went to sleep again till 5 o'clock, when she was heard
o'clock she seemed to be unconscious, she did not speak in answer to her sister, but merely stared. Mr Thomas FULLER, a
she had eaten a quantity of sweetmeats. When in bed the deceased complained several times of sickness and of headache. The
ounces of acidulated pear drops, which were quite wholesome. Dr BLACKETT, of Southwold, attended the deceased , who
healthy, with the exception of the membrane of the brain, which was excessively congested. He was certain there was no
poisonous matter in the sweets; if there had been, he would have found it, but he found none.---The Jury returned a verdict of
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 21 March 1865 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
Ragot CHESTER, late captain of Her Majesty's 29th Regiment, of Ashstead, in the County of Surrey, to Madeline E.
SHERRIFFE, only daughter of R.M. Oliver MASSEY, Esq., and the widow of T. B. SHERRIFFE, Esq., of Henstead Hall.
Louisa, youngest daughter, of Mr James CLEVELAND, Veterinary Surgeon, of the same place.
On the 15th March, at the Parish Church of St Giles, Cambridge, by the Rev Cannon CLAYTON, assisted by the Rev T.M.
Cambridge.
On the 12th March, at Beccles Church, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, curate, Mr Charles ALDIS, gardener, to Ann HUBBARD,
DEATHS
On the 9th March, at Yarmouth, in the 73rd year of his age, Mr John BETTS, late Harbour Master of that port.
On the 10th March, at Yarmouth, in his 32nd year, William KNIGHTS, of Beccles, wherryman, son of the late James
On the 18th March, at Beccles, Mr George GARDENER, aged 32 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 21 March 1865 Page 4, column 3
refusal to bury a Dissenter, because he was unbaptised, a young man, named Allen MAYHEW, 23 years of age, a member of
the Independent Chapel in the above place. He was born, and had lived until last autumn, in the adjoining village of
that purpose, when they were very politely informed that they could have a grave dug, but that he could perform no kind of
service, the laws of the Church not permitting him to bury any unbaptised person. This is the first time in the memory of the
On Tuesday last, therefore, the corpse was carried to the Independent Chapel, where a funeral service was performed by the
minister, the Rev T.S. KING. The body was then taken to the churchyard, and at once lowered into the grave. The mourners
adjoining meadow, where an address was given and prayer offered by Mr KING.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 28 March 1865 Page 4, column 5
On the 22nd March, at the Church of Holy Trinity, Bungay, Mr John COLMAN, formerly of Wisbeach, to Eliza, youngest
daughter of Mr George CATCHPOLE, Flixton Road, Bungay.
On the 19th March, at Bungay, aged 7 years, of diphtheria, Aquilla, third daughter of Robert BIRD, hawker, Ipswich; and on
the same day, Eliza, the fifth daughter, aged 2 years.
On the 11th day of January last, at Young, New South Wales, after a few days' illness, in the 45th year of his age, Mr Edmund
FREEMAN, second son of the late Mr Thomas FREEMAN, of Henham.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 28 March 1865 Page 4, column 1
AT ELLINGHAM To Be Let, A Comfortable Residence, conveniently situated in the Village of Ellingham, containing Two
Front Rooms, Pantries, Washhouse, Three Sleeping Rooms, with a Large Garden attached. Mr Henry DANIELS, the present
to Mr H. READ, Beccles.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 4 April 1865 Page 4, column 5
On the 21st March, at Heigham Church, Norwich, by the Rev W. BISHOP, Mr Robert JOHNSON, of Bedingham, to Emily,
DEATHS
On the 28th March, at Bungay, in her 74th year, Mrs Susan WATERS, relict of the late Mr Henry WATERS, formerly of
On the 28th March, at Sotterley Rectory, aged 23 years, Edward Clement, third son of the Rev S.S. WORMOLL, rector of that
parish.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 4 April 1865 Page 4, column 4
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
on the body of Joseph GOWEN, laborer, aged eight years. It appears that the deceased was employed to frighten birds off a
corn field of Mr WEBB's, and was last seen alive on Monday afternoon, about half-past four o'clock. About quarter-past five
the field ; he was lying flat on his face, with his head resting on one of his arms. She thought he was asleep, but as deceased
had not moved for about three- quarters of an hour, she sent her little boy to wake him up. He came back and said he could not
MALSTER, who was at Mrs CROSBY's house, went across and lifted him up; when she found he was dead. There was a little
froth issuing from his mouth and nose. From the appearance of the ground he seemed to have fallen and died without a
rupture of a vessel in his head, the jury returned a verdict accordingly.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 11 April 1865 Page 4, column 5
On the 4th April, at Southwold, the wife of J.R. GOODING, Esq., solicitor, of a son.
On the 31st March, at Lyng, Philip, youngest son of the late Samuel GRIMMER, Esq., of Haddiscoe Hall.
On the 26th March, at Norwich, aged 66 years, Frederick ALEXANDER, formerly of Reydon (Suffolk), youngest son of
On the 3rd April, at Beccles, aged 71 years, Rachel, relict of Mr Robert JOHNSON, of Boyton.
On the 5th April, at Beccles, Mr Edmund BAILEY, laborer, aged 62 years.
aged 17 years.
In addition to the above: -
APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS FOR THE PARISH OF BECCLES We, the undersigned, being two of her Majesty's
Justices of the Peace in and for the county of Suffolk, do nominate and appoint Nathaniel PELLS, Robert Alexander KING,
County, to be Overseers of the Poor of the Parish of Beccles, until the Twenty-fifth day of March next ensuing the date hereof
and Fourteen days afterwards, unless other Overseers shall be previously appointed in their stead. Given under our Hands and
of Suffolk. J.C.SAFFORD R.C.DENNY
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 18 April 1865 Page 4, column 5
On the 14th April, at Beccles, the wife of Lieut. Colonel W. CROSS, Madras Army, retired, of a son.
On the 11th April, at the church of St Anne and Agnes, and St John Zachary, in the city of London, by the Rev J.V. POVAH,
M.A., rector, Frederick ADKIN, to Mary Anne BARKWAY, both of Bungay.
only daughter of Mr Francis CLARKE, coach painter, all of Beccles.
On the same day [17 April], at Beccles Church, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, William John ALDOUS, Railway Guard, to Charlotte
DEATHS
On the 6th April, at Lowestoft, aged 79, Mrs Frances GAY.
On the 12th April, at Yarmouth, Mortlock LACON, Esq., aged 48 years, youngest surviving son of the late John Mortlock
LACON, Esq.
On the 13th April, at Beccles, aged 79 years, Mr Richard DARBY, formerly landlord of the Hermitage Inn, in that place.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 18 April 1865 Page 4, column 1
Carriage, Mr Alfred BOWLES, Assisted by his Daughter Miss Mary BOWLES, Gives Weekly Lessons in Beccles, Aldburgh,
Colchester, Framlingham, St Mary's Abbey, East Bergholt , Newmarket, Lady AFFLECK's (Dalham Hall), etc [sic]. Mr
BOWLES's lesson is acknowledged as one of the most careful general lessons ever given.---Apply to Messrs Read CRISP and
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 25 April 1865 Page 4, column 5
MARRIAGE
both of Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 19th April, at Beccles, Mr John CORNWELL, aged 43 years.
In addition to the above: -
RUPTURES The best Trusses for the relief and cure of Rupture in all its stages, are those made by William ADKIN, practical
Truss and Gun Maker, Market-place, Bungay. They are more durable in wear, and more reasonable in price, than those
restoration or easement of deformed and weak legs, ankles, etc, and provides Elastic Stockings and Bandages for Varicose
Veins, Swellings of the Legs, Sprains etc. An Apprentice Wanted.
MARRIAGES
assisted by the Rev J. DAVIS, Portsea, the Rev J. Upton DAVIS, B.A., Kingsbridge, to Helen, sixth daughter of the late Mr
On the 20th April, at Barningham, by the Rev --- EDWARDS, Mr Thomas W. SAVORY, of Marham Grove, in Norfolk, to
On the 25th April, at the Parish Church, North Creake, Norfolk, by the rector, the Venble. [sic] Archdeacon HANKINSON, the
Rev T.G. DAVY, youngest son of the late G.G. DAVY, Esq., Aisken Hall, Yorkshire, to Mary Anne, fourth daughter of James
On the 26th April, by the Rev L.C. WALLOCK, Mr RACKHAM of Brooke, to Maria, second daughter of Mr T. BEVERLY,
farmer, Porringland.
On the 30th January last, on board the "Pastaza" in the river Amazon, Mr Charles DAINES, of London, aged 45 years,
youngest son of the late Mr George DAINES, formerly of Mettingham, Suffolk.
daughter of the late Mr Philip W. CLARKE, formerly of Ellingham, near Bungay.
On the 10th April, at Wortwell, in her 105th [sic!] year, Mary BROWN, widow. She retained her faculties till the last.
MOORE, of the same place.
On the 19th April, at Shipmeadow House, aged 96, Sarah BENNETT.
On the 24th April, at Carlton Colville, Lucy, daughter of the late William WOODTHORPE, gent., of Rushmere, aged 69.
On the 29th April, at Beccles, Mary, wife of Mr Robert FEARMAN, carter, aged 74.
the faithful servant of the Guardians of the Wangford Union as cook and baker at the Union House.
On the 1st May, at Beccles, after a long illness, Mr Martin KNOWLES, hotel-keeper, aged 57 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 2 May 1865 Page 4, column 4
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS On the 22nd April, William PULL, a prisoner in the County Gaol at Ipswich, who was
April 1864. On the 15th April last, he complained of illness from cold, and went to bed, and was attended by Mr BARLET, the
surgeon, and he died about half-past two o'clock the following Saturday. An Inquest was held on the body the same day before
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 9 May 1865 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
of the bride) Mr Frederick James OWLES, of Brompton-road, London, eldest surviving son of Mr Thomas OWLES, of Laurel
On the 27th April, at the Congregational Chapel, by the Rev J. FLOWER, Robert, son of Mr William ALDOUS, of Beccles, to
On the 4th May, at St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, William, son of Mr Henry SLATER, to Anna
On the 4th May, at St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, Edward Beckers, son of Mr Edward Beckers
PLANT, to Harriet, daughter of Mr James FARMAN, both of Lowestoft.
On the 3rd May, at Beccles, after a long affliction, Mr John NEWBERY, aged 55 years, much respected.
On the 3rd May, at Richmond, Surrey, aged 84 years, Rosetta, ralict [sic] of the late Mr William BUCK, of Beccles.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 9 May 1865 Page 4, columns 3 & 4
for the South Pier, each to play three days in a week during the season. Visitors have been arriving amongst us almost daily for
some weeks past, which has brought out the basket phaetons, donkeys, etc Amongst the new objects for visitors to inspect will
out tower" has been removed to the east end of the building. The South Pier has undergone a thorough piling and repair, and
the addition of "ledges" has been made to the posts, rails and cross-pieces placed on the harbor [sic] side of the pier last year,
improvement in appearance, we know not; it reminds one of a continuous row of five-barred gates; they will, however, be
useful. And then, there will the new iron lighthouse, which is about to be erected on Ness Point, for the guidance of the
become useless, or perhaps worse. We are sorry to see it stated under the authority of the Trinity Board, the inner edge of the
buoys. These, well observed by our mariners, will prevent, we trust, the excitement which the spectacle of a vessel on the sand,
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 16 May 1865 Page 4, column 5
On the 5th May, at Guy's Hospital, London, the wife of the Rev Philip SWATMAN, of a daughter.
MARRIAGES
second daughter of Mr Robert ROBERTSON, late of Sprowston, Norfolk.
Same day [11 May], at the Parish Church, Halesworth, by the rector, the Rev V.J. STANTON, M.A., Mr F.B.STRATHERN,
DEATHS
On the 5th May, much respected, Mr James MORRIS,of Ilketshall St Lawrence.
On his voyage from Calcutta to London, on board the "Royal Alexandra," William, third son of the late Mr Stephen CLARKE,
formerly of Beccles, aged 21 years. [Date not given].
respected inhabitant of Bungay.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 23 May 1865 Page 4, column 4
On the 17th May, in the Congregational Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev J. BLACKMORE, Robert THACKER, Rushmere,
Suffolk, to Charlotte CUTLER, of Mutford.
Elizabeth TYRRELL.
On the 21st May, at Beccles Church, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, curate, Samuel Nathaniel MUTTETT, to Mary Ann
DEATHS
On the 10th May, at St Andrew's, James COPPING, the only son of Mr George COPPING, of Hillborough Swan, near
On the 12th May, at South Hackney, aged five months, Annie Louise, the beloved child of Thomas D. and Elizabeth Leman
SMITH, late of Bungay.
William CUTTING.
On the 14th May, at Charsfield, near Wickham Market, Harriet, the beloved wife of Robert LEECH [best guess - the typeface
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ...It is positively asserted that the Grandfather of Wilkes BOOTH, the assassin of President
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 30 May 1865 Page 4, columns 4 & 5
Elizabeth DURRANT, both of Kessingland, Suffolk.
DEATHS
On the 20th May, Mr James WATTS, of Somerleyton-street, Norwich, in the 78th year of his age, for many years a
manufacturer of that city.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 30 May 1865 Page 4, column 6
Assurance Company, 64 Cornhill, London, E.C. Compensation Has Been Paid FOR 10,000 CLAIMS. 1,000 Pounds in case of
Death, or 6 Pounds per Week while laid-up by Injury, secured By an Annual Payment of from 3 Pounds to 5 Pounds 5
Regent Street. W.J. VIAN, Secretary. Agent for Beccles, Mr PONT, Wellington-Street
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 6 June 1865 Page 4, column 5
On the 21st May, after a severe and protracted affliction, in the 72nd year of her age, Elizabeth, widow of the late Mr William
BOYDON, of Southwold.
Bungay.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 6 June 1865 Page 4, column 3
Held on Thursday before J.L. BEDINGFIELD, Esq., and Major MARGITSON. Assault Upon A Dairy-Maid At Bungay
Harriet WALNE, servant. As Mrs COATES did not appear, Inspector MAY proved the service of the summons. The
complainant said Mr BEAUMONT, the father of the defendant, came to her at her father's house yesterday, and brought with
when he served the summons, Mrs COATES admitted that she struck the complainant, and said that she was sorry that she had
done so. The Bench decided to hear the case in the absence of the defendant. Harriet WALNE said, I live in Mr BEAUMONT's
o'clock on the morning of the 24th May, when defendant came to me and complained of my being slow. I replied that I was
going as fast as I could; she then called me a fool, and I said "Not a greater fool than many other people;" upon which she
face and hurt me very much. I told her I should not remain any longer in the service, and demanded my wages, which she
refused to pay, and I then left without receiving them. The Bench convicted the defendant, who was fined 7 Shillings and 6
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 13 June 1865 Page 4, column 5
MARRIAGES
Adelaide, youngest daughter of Robert DASHWOOD, Esq., of the same place. No cards.
On the 5th June, at St Nicholas Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev H. NEVILLE, Mr R.A. KING, builder, Beccles, to Anna,
DEATH
On the 1st June, at Halesworth, Thomas CRACKNELL, Esq., in the 78th year of his age.
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SARAH HAYWARD, Cooper etc Bridge Street, Beccles. Returns her thanks to the Gentry and Inhabitants of Beccles and its
disposed of the business to her Son Philip HAYWARD, and trusts the same kind patronage will be extended to him. June
1865.
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MARRIAGES
BEAUMONT, late of the Buck Inn, Flixton.
Beccles.
On the 5th June, at Diss, Ann Maria, wife of T.E. WALLACE, Esq., and second daughter of the late Rev Wm. MANNING,
On the 7th June, Henry, only son of Mr ANGOLD, surveyor, of Diss, aged 25.
On the 10th June, at her residence, Linden House, Ipswich Road, Stowmarket, deeply lamented aged 71 years, Mrs Mary
On the 13th June, at Beccles, Mr Thomas CORNABY, aged 55 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 27 June 1865 Page 4, column 5
On the 14th June, at Halesworth Church, by the Rev A. MATCHETT, Mr Alexandre Isodore VACHEROT, of Kensington,
architect, to Mary Arabella, youngest daughter of Mr John STAGOLL, of Halesworth, land surveyor.
Miss Rossanna [sic] BRIGHTEN, daughter of Mr Robert BRIGHTEN, both of Lowestoft.
DEATHS
On the 17th June, at Loddon, aged 90, Mrs BAKER, widow.
On the 17th June, at Elm Lodge, Hampton , Lord Charles FITZROY, second son of the fourth Duke of Grafton, in his 75th
On the 18th June, at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Mrs Livingstone, mother of the celebrated African traveller.
On the 19th June, after along illness, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of the Rev S.S. WARNOLL, rector of Sotterley.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 27 June 1865 Page 4, column 3
GILBERT, Esq.,) Horace ALGATE was charged by Sir T.P. BEAUCHAMP, Bart., commander of the Loddon Corps, with
property of the Loddon Rifle Corps. The case was proved by Mr RODWELL, secretary, and the complainant. The defendant
James ADKINS were charged by police-constable BROWNE with having in their possession guns for the purpose of taking
game at Geldeston, on Sunday morning last.The defendants have since absconded. Samuel STIMPSON, laborer, was charged
who had nothing to say, was sent for trial.
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On the 24th June, at Halesworth, by the Rev V.J. STANTON, assisted by the Rev A. MATCHETT, Mr Henry E. LAKER, of
Holbrook, to Ellen, fourth daughter of Mr Robert CHASE, sen. of Bungay.
CRICKMORE, both of Lowestoft.
DEATHS
On the 26th June, at Wangford, Elizabeth, relict of Mr James DRAKE, late of Sotherton, Suffolk.
On the 28th June, after a short illness, Emma Whitten, the beloved wife of Mr Fred. HOWLETT, of Beccles, in her 37th year.
On the 29th June, at Wangford, Frances, the beloved wife of the Rev W. CROWN, aged 52.
BIRTH
On the 7th July, at Bournemouth, Hants, the wife of Mr John MOBBS, late of Beccles, of a daughter.
On the 3rd July, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, Mr James DENNY, to Miss Mary Ann FISK, both
of Lowestoft.
Hopton, Suffolk, to Miss Charlotte Barry BARBER, daughter of the late Mr John BARBER, fish merchant, of the above port.
On the 6th July, at St Peter's per Mountergate, Norwich, Mr Arthur Edward KING, of Beccles, to Jane Eliza WATSON,
DEATHS
On the 17th May last, at Bombay, Naomi, wife of Mr Robert CARLEY, late of Bungay.
On the 29th June, at Wangford, after a severe and long affliction, Frances, the beloved wife of the Rev W. CROWN, Primitive
On the 3rd July, at Bungay, aged three weeks, Edward, son of Mr William COCKS, Earsham Street, Bungay.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 11 July 1865 Page 4, column 3
BECCLES The PETTY SESSIONS
Beccles, was summoned for neglecting to pay a poor rate of 6 Shillings and 8 Pence. It appeared from the evidence of Mr
LOVE, assistant overseer, that the defendant hires [sic] a house in the New Market, and that previous to the last quarter he had
consequence of the shop having been let during the latter part of the last quarter, and occupied by himself and family at the
beginning, the rate had been raised to the proper amount of 6 Shillings and 8 Pence, which the defendant refused to pay,
and 8 Pence, and costs, and as defendant was unable to pay a distress was issued upon his goods.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 18 July 1865 Page 4, column 5
On the 8th July, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev John LOCKE, Mr Elijah HAWES, to Miss Mary Ann MAYS,
both of Gorleston, Suffolk.
Geldeston, to Elizabeth, only daughter of Thomas S. CLARKE, Esq., of the above place.
On the 13th July, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev C.S.SHAW, curate, William REMBLANTS, woodman, to Keturah
On the 13th July, at Mettingham Church, by the Rev J.C. SAFFORD, Mr Thos. JORDAN, of Bungay, to Mary, third daughter
On the 14th July, at Ditchingham Church, by the Rev W.E. SCUDAMORE, Mr Wm. FAIRHEAD, to Anna, eldest daughter of
DEATHS
On the 6th July, the Rev J. Lucas WORSHIP, rector of Stokesby-cum-Herringby, Norfolk, aged 71 years.
On the 9th July, at Wrentham, Suffolk, the wife of Wm. ALGAR, late of Barnaby, Suffolk, farmer.
On the 12th July, at Halesworth, in the 85th year of her age, Mary Ann, the widow of Capt. RUDGE, late of Fishguard,
Pembrokeshire, and the last surviving sister of the late Robert CRABTREE, Esq., of Halesworth.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 18 July 1865 Page 4, column 1
EASTERN COUNTIES' ASYLUM FOR IDIOTS AND IMBECILES, Essex Hall, Colchester. The Sixth Annual Meeting and
Esq., Mayor, in the chair. The following were the successful Candidates: - RE-ELECTION CASES Michael
TOWLER..........4036 votes Frederick HURRELL..........3772 votes ORDINARY CASES Richard BUILDER..........5299 votes
FORD..........3543 votes Forms of Application for the Admission of Cases, and all needful information, may be obtained by
applying to Mr W. MILLARD, Secretary and Superintendent, Essex Hall, Colchester. All the Banks in the Eastern Counties
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On the 18th July, at the Independent Chapel, Bungay, by the Rev C.S. CAREY, Mr William WRIGHT, compositor, to Miss
Sarah WHISKEN.
On the 15th July, at Dovercourt (at the residence of her son-in-law, the Rev W.H. CHRISTMAS), Harriett, widow of the late
Joseph STAMMERS, Mendham Mills, Suffolk, and youngest daughter of the late Mrs Mary GAY, Upper Market, Norwich.
On the 19th July, at Beccles, aged 70 years, Mary , the beloved wife of Mr James PIPER.
On the 19th July, at Beccles, deeply regretted, Elizabeth, the much beloved wife of Abraham CLARKE, of the same place.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 25 July 1865 Page 4, column 5
AMHURST. of Didlington-park, and Emily BAYES, a well-dressed woman, alleged to be his wife, were charged before the
butler to Mr AMHURST, said that the prisoner had been discharged on suspicion of having committed a petty theft. He knew
kept open during the summer at the back of the house, by which entrance could be obtained into the interior. The prisoner had
consequently fell on him, and he was apprehended in London. A bundle of bank-notes was found in a house where the female
prisoner had been, and was handed to the police. The prisoner made a statement, in which he said he had gone to Norfolk to
at the back, opened the door of the butler's office with the key, which he found in its usual place, broke open the cupboard, and
took the cash box. He told his wife that his father had given him the money, and she knew nothing of the robbery. BAYES was
discharged.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 1 August 1865 Page 4, column 5
On the 27th July at Huntingfield, by the Rev W. HOLLAND, assisted by the Rev P. GOOCH, William Pickin, son of W.
GALE, Esq., of Halesworth, to Anna Maria, fourth daughter of Mr W. CLUTTEN, of Huntingfield Hall.
sawyer. to Mary Ann SPALL, both of the above place.
On the 31st July, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, George BAXTER, railway guard, to Eliza BROWN.
On the 21st July, at Great Yarmouth, Matthew Hastings SWANN, in the 59th year of his age.
On the 27th July, at Harleston, after a short illness, Mr Charles BUCK, in his 56th year.
On the 28th July, Fanny, the beloved wife of George Frederick DRAKE, gent., Beccles, aged 51 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 1 August 1865 Page 4, column 1
boats, not to exceed 12 tons. Second Match: a Purse of 5 Guineas, for boats of any rig not exceeding 14 feet. First Boat: 3
competed for. To conclude with a Duck Hunt. A Fire Balloon will ascend in the course of the evening. Luncheon will be
provided on board the Committee's Barge. A Band will attend as usual. A Steam Tug will be in readiness at 6 a.m. on the
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 8 August 1865 Page 4, column 6
MARRIAGES
eldest son of C. EVANS, Esq., Chancellor of the Diocese of Norwich, Fellow of King's, and Rector of Ovington, to Elizabeth
Mary, eldest daughter of the Ven. T.J. OMEROD [sic], Archdeacon of Suffolk, and Rector of Redenhall.
Crawley, Woburn, Beds., to Mary Anna, only daughter of the late Samuel SUTTON [best guest as print is imperfect], Clifton
Lodge, Bungay.
COLMAN, both of Lowestoft.
On the 3rd August, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, Mr Daniel HALL, to Miss Elizabeth Ann
DEATHS
On the 23rd July, at Hoddesdon, the Rev Thomas WOOLLEY, M.A., late curate of St Andrew's, Hoxton.
On the 31st July, at Melford, the Rev Banks ROBINSON, vicar of Little Waldingfield, Suffolk.
On the 3rd August, at Southwold, highly respected and deeply lamented, the Rev W. HOPKINS, for thirty years Pastor of the
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 15 August 1865 Page 4, column 6
MARRIAGES
second daughter of Mr Charles LAIT, of Diss.
On the 2nd August, at Westhall, by the Rev H.A. GOODWIN, Charles Pedgrift, eldest son of Mr Thomas Neslen TURNER, of
On the 3rd August, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, Henry WHYATT, farmer, to Eliza PIPE, both of Beccles.
On the 7th August, at Rendham Church, by the Rev C.H. MARRIOTT, Charles William ELLIS [best guess as print is
On the 10th August, at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, by the Rev Clement BOULTON, rector of Norbury, Derbyshire,
Depot Battalion, Aberdeen, to Georgina, eldest daughter of Sir Edmund H.K. LACON [best guess - imperfect print], Bart.,
On the 13th August, at Beccles Church, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, Mr Thomas H. PEARCE, grocer, to Maria, widow of the late
DEATHS
On the 3rd August, at Blundeston Parsonage, Suffolk, of diptheria [sic], after a few days' illness, Charlotte Elizabeth, the dearly
On the 4th August, aged 80, at the residence of her son, Mr Wm. OWLES, of Brandon, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr John
OWLES, of Trinity-street, Bungay, and formerly of Shadow Barn farm, St Margaret's, Suffolk.
On the 8th August, at Lowestoft, aged 58, Mr E. PARDAY, tailor and bookseller, formerly of Newmarket.
On the 10th August, at Halesworth, aged 66 years, Louisa, the beloved wife of Mr John SEAMMEN.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 22 August 1865 Page 4, column 6
MARRIAGES
row, Esq., to Margaret Emily, widow of the late James WILLIAMS, Esq., M.D., Southwold, Suffolk. [No date given].
On the 15th August, at Burgh, by the Rev Henry M. BARLOW, Edward John, only son of Mr William MEAKIN, of
DEATHS
On the 11th August, Rose, relict of the late James TITLOW, of Lowestoft, aged 91.
London, and youngest daughter of the late Robt. WARD, builder, Loddon.
On the 20th August, at Mendham, Suffolk, from concussion of the brain in consequence of a fall from his horse, George
In addition to the above: -
LOWESTOFT Melancholy Accident --- On Monday 14th August, an inquest was held at the Suffolk Hotel, before F.B.
MARRIOTT, Esq., coroner, on the body of George BUDDS, aged about 37, who was drowned in the harbour on the previous
Great Eastern Railway Company, it appeared that deceased had been in the employ of the Company about eleven weeks, and it
was their turn to be on duty on Saturday night. BRISTOW took the first watch, from 8 to 1 o'clock, when he left the deceased
o'clock he heard the deceased call out, and he saw that he was in the water. He immediately ran to his assistance, and threw in
a line, and called out to deceased, "Hold on here." Deceased asked him to pull him out, which he could not do, neither did he
belonging to the Custom-house, and he, with George JARY and Robert WELHAM, came and tried to haul the man ashore.
They could not, and BROWN said that they had better go to the man in a boat, which he (BRISTOW) and BROWN did. He
in. When they got to the deceased they found him floating on the water, and he (BRISTOW), tied the rope around the
deceased's shoulders and he was hauled ashore. When he saw him first, he was about a fathom from the side of the Quay, and
later.The deceased was taken to the Watch-house. Deceased was probably passing the end of the railings, which were shown to
the Jury, and which the bridgemen are in the habit of passing, when he fell into the water. Mary Ann WELHAM, who lives at
assistance rendered by the men to the deceased; and William BROWN, George JARY, and Robert WELHAM also gave
corroborative evidence. The latter witness stated that after BRISTOW and BROWN had gone off in the boat, the rope became
Quay, and he must have got hold of the deceased, for he felt a great weight on the hook, but what part he had hold of he could
not tell, as it was dark. Captain RIVERS, harbour master, gave evidence as to his being called up. He and Mr CLUBBE tried
respect to the desirability of the men employed at the bridge making themselves fully acquainted with the rules supplied by the
Humane Society for the restoration of apparently drowned people, and the coroner considered that it was just as necessary for
time make it a point that his men should have the rules read over to them two or three times a week, so that they might be
impressed on their memory, for he saw the importance of it; and he also stated that he would cause a gate to be placed as a
and six children, the youngest but six weeks old.
DEATHS
On the 19th August, at Beccles, in the 72nd year of her age, Sarah, widow of the late Mr Richard DARBY.
On the 21st August, Maria, wife of Mr John PRIME, carpenter, of Beccles, aged 58 years.
On the 24th August, at Gillingham, Mr Charles NIXON, aged 66 years.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 29 August 1865 Page 4, column 4
Before J.L. BEDINGFIELD, Esq., Chairman, Rev J.C. SAFFORD, and Richard MANN, Esq. Offence Under The Highway
Act Mr John SALTER, of St Andrew's, farmer, was summoned by police constable KEMP for having 71 sheep straying and
SALTER said he did not dispute the fact that the sheep were his, but the information was laid by KEMP from spite, as he
(SALTER) had charged him with drunkenness. He said he had, in common with other occupiers in the parish, the right of
Upon the day in question, he had a boy in charge of the sheep, but as it came on to rain, he had left the sheep to come home
alone. As soon as he found this was the case, he sent another boy after them, but Mr KEMP had in the meantime taken them
actuated by any other motive than a sense of duty. The bench convicted Mr SALTER, who was adjudged to pay a fine of 5
Shillings, and costs 5 Shillings; and the Chairman said the Bench were of opinion that KEMP had not laid the information
the one they had just decided.
MARRIAGES
the late --- CLOWES, Esq., Stalham, to Emma Matthews, daughter of Thomas Wm. READ, Esq., of Trowse.
daughter of the late Fredk. [sic] Wm. LAMB, merchant, of Stubbs Green, Loddon.
DEATHS
date given].
On the 22nd August, at Penge, Surrey, in his 65th year, Mr Wm. WHITE, formerly of Loddon.
On the 2nd September, after along affliction, Mr Wm. SMITH, blacksmith, Ditchingham.
On the 2nd September, at Bungay, after along affliction, the widow of the late Mr LOCK, of Bramfield.
MARRIAGES
On the 31st August, at Clifton, by the Right Rev, Bishop ANDERSON, assisted by the Rev Charles SCOTT, rector of
Esq., Surgeon H.M.'s 89th Regiment, to Catherine Fanny, eldest daughter of the late Edmund SHARPE, Esq., Lieutenant
Bengal Artillery.
Heckingham, to Miss Maria NEWSON, niece of Mr George SHARDALOW, of the former place.
On the 22nd August, at Penge, Surrey, in the 65th year of his age, Mr William WHITE, formerly of Loddon, Norfolk.
On the 25th August, much respected, aged 75 years, Mr D. SMITH, of Bramfield, Suffolk, leaving a widow and eight children
On the 6th September, after a painful affliction, aged 14 years, Emily Rebecca, sixth daughter of the late Mr Robert MORE,
grocer, Bungay.
In addition to the above: -
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Friday---Before J.F. VINCENT, Esq., (chairman), the Rev R.C. DENNY, the Mayor, and Dr CROWFOOT. Aggravated
Assault.---John REYNOLDS, waterman, of Beccles, was charged with assaulting Harriet SEYMOUR, wife of William
licensed hawker, and at present reside at Beccles. On Saturday last I and my wife went to Lowestoft. We returned to Beccles
where we lodge. After I had put up my horse at the Cross Keys, I also went to the "Pickerel." When I got into the house I saw
pay the old man, meaning the landlord of the house. I asked him what business that was of his. My wife came in the room just
rushed at her, and knocked her down and jumped on her body. Some persons then came and took him away. My wife was not
able to get upstairs alone afterwards. I helped her get up, and a woman named BIRD assisted her into bed, which she was
my wife well. She is my lawful wife. I struck her about a fortnight ago, and gave her a black eye. The bruises on her legs and
arms were caused by REYNOLDS. I will swear that the bruises on my wife's limbs were not shown to persons a fortnight ago
before I did. Mr CLARKE the landlord of the "Pickerel" has been witness to several rows between my wife and me. We have
been staying at the "Pickerel" some time and have paid our rent. Mr CLARKE has wished us to leave his house, for what
time of the occurrence.The surgeon who came to see my wife did not tell her that there was nothing the matter with her but
drunkenness. Sarah BIRD said: I am a licensed hawker, and live at present at the "Pickerel." I was not present at the time of the
on Sunday morning. The woman's body was very much bruised about the legs and arms.She was in great pain whilst I was in
the room. I could not say when the bruises were made. Harriet SEYMOUR deposed: I am the wife of William SEYMOUR,
My husband went to the Cross Keys to put up his horse, and I went to the "Pickerel," stopping at a grocer's shop to buy some
things on the way. I went into the parlour and feeling very faint, asked Mrs CLARKE, the landlady for a glass of water. I
"Why don't you pay the old man?" I asked him how he dared to insult my husband. He rose from the seat as if to strike me, but
threw me down, falling on top of me. He was taken off, but ran at me again and jumped on my body. I was picked up by my
the one I had on at the time; I was afterwards taken upstairs and assisted to bed. A surgeon came and saw me in the morning; I
with the pain from which I suffered. REYNOLD's wife came to see me on Sunday evening, and asked me to make it up, but I
told her I must leave it to my husband. Cross-examined by Mr KENT; I never had to apply to a magistrate for protection from
by defendant. I had a number of bruises on my legs and arms about three weeks ago. I did not fall out of the cart coming back
from Lowestoft, neither did my husband throw me out. I never told anyone that the bruises were caused by my husband. If my
did not say that there was nothing the matter with me but my drunkenness. Edward MAYHEW said: I am in the employ of Mr
HADINGHAM, miller, of Beccles. On Saturday night last I was in the "Pickerel" with REYNOLDS. SEYMOUR came in
SEYMOUR came into the room just then; she rushed at the defendant and seized him by the hair, and they both fell down on
the floor, REYNOLDS on top. I picked him up, and complainant and her husband went away almost directly. REYNOLDS did
husband quarrelling at the "Pickerel," and on those occasions blows have been exchanged; and I have also frequently heard her
complain to Mrs CLARKE of injuries caused by her husband's cruelty towards her. By the Bench: I did not see anything in
summoned to attend here as a witness, and I would have been here before but was not able to come, I have not been told to stay
away. REYNOLDS was at my house on Saturday last. SEYMOUR came in while he was there, and his wife came in shortly
to bed. Her husband was then sitting on a form in the kitchen. Mrs SEYMOUR passed me to go into the kitchen. I did not hear
any noise in the kitchen after complainant passed me. I have often heard scuffling between complainant and her husband. I did
come to the "Pickerel" on Thursday, but he would not come. I went with the SEYMOURs to REYNOLDS this morning, and
he said he would not compromise the case unless SEYMOUR paid all of his expenses. By the Bench: I was not in the room at
had it not been for the trivial assault the woman had made on him by hitting him in the face, they would have fined him 20
Pounds, or in default, a long period of imprisonment; as it was, they made the small fine of 1 Pound, and 10 shillings and 6
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 19 September 1865 Page 4, column 6
MARRIAGES
On the 14th September, at Bungay, by the Rev A. H. BRERETON, B.A., Vicar of Mendham, assisted by the Rev W.J.
London, second son of Mr John BEAUMONT, of Stratford Hall, Mendham, to Henrietta, only surviving daughter of Mr Thos.
DEATHS
On the 13th September, at Loddon, in her 70th year, Mrs M.A. MONEY, a faithful and devoted servant to the Honourable Mrs
Armine WODEHOUSE for nearly 44 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 19 September 1865 Page 4, column 1
Builder's [sic] Strike The dissatisfaction at the present rate of wages which has been manifested at Yarmouth and other
Carpenters and Joiners have been sowing the seeds of discontent among our artisans, and the result has been that on Monday,
the 11th September, a paper without a signature or date was shown to Mr PELLS, Mr WOODROFFE, and Mr
the hours of labour to 4 o'clock on Saturdays instead of 5 o'clock as heretofore. No reply to this demand having been given by
the masters, in consequence of the paper being, as already stated, neither signed nor dated, on Friday morning the same
agree not to work in your employment after Saturday the 16th September. J. GOFFIN E. HINDES F. CHAPLIN J.
SPATCHETT J. LOCKWOOD J. PRIME J. GOFFIN G. BLOCK J. BARBER J. CLARKE S. LARKE F. LARKE W.
of two shillings per week after the 23rd September, provided they work the same hours as heretofore. On Monday morning
they resumed their employment.
MARRIAGE
Lowestoft, to Hannah Hollick, daughter of the late Rev G.D. SPRATT, of Fressingfield.
Lately, at 3 Wellington Esplanade, Lowestoft, F.J. BASSET, Esq., M.R.C.S., and Consulting Surgeon, late of Finsbury Square,
On the 18th September, at Hadleigh, of consumption, in her 24th year, Sarah Ann, the beloved and eldest daughter of Joshua
and Mary Ann LONG, late of Beccles.
years.
On the 22nd September, at Beccles, in her 12th year, Lydia Maria, daughter of Mr Charles HADINGHAM, miller.
In addition to the above: -
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ...Last week a young man named Edward Dixon BOYCE, who was on a visit to his aunt at
Newmarket, was taken slightly ill, and although medical aid was promptly sought, his case quickly assumed the worst
Messrs FYSON and GAMBLE, he died one of the most distressing deaths imaginable. It appears that in the month of March
last, while giving some physic to his dog, which was ill - rabid no doubt- he was bitten by it, but so slight was the wound that
above.
DEATHS
On the 15th September, at Yarmouth, Robert STRINGER, aged 58, formerly wine and spirit merchant of that town.
On the 27th September, Mary Thomasina, elder daughter of the Rev Stephen LAIDLER, of Harleston.
On the 27th September, at Beccles, aged 9 weeks, Samuel, son of Mr Samuel JULLINGS.
On the 27th September, at Beccles, Hannah Cutting, the infant child of James and Hannah CARR.
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ....At the Petty Sessions, Dunmow, on Monday, the 25th September, William LAUNDRUM
and Charles WILLIS were charged by the secretary to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals with
near Felstead, and in crossing a field the wheels of the cart got embedded in the loose earth, and the horse was unable to draw
though it caused fearful injuries, failed to cause the poor animal to move the load. Witnesses having deposed to the foregoing
from their evidence it appeared the wretched brute was covered with blisters over the entire length of the belly, each of which
beheld such suffering. Mr COLAM having pressed for heavy penalties, the chairman said there could be no excuse for the
brutality which had been proved. Even if the horse had jibbed, as the defendants alleged, such horrible inhumanity could not be
prison for three months' hard labour, and WILLIS (the youth) for one month's.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 10 October 1865 Page 4, column 6
On July 31st, at the Cathedral, Hong Kong, Edmund SHARP, Esq., solicitor, to Lucilla Stanley Boardman, fifth daughter of the
late Mr Wm. LINCOLNE, of Halesworth.
OXBOROUGH, both of Beccles.
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ....Miss GARRETT, (daughter of Newson GARRETT, Esq., of Aldeburgh), whose
endeavours to be permitted to study and offer herself for a medical degree at St Andrew's were frustrated by the opposition of
passed her final examination, and received a license to practice medicine from the Apothecaries' Hall, London, having gone
through the entire course of study prescribed by that body. The course includes five years' apprenticeship, a preliminary
materia medica. The second is on the practice of Medicine, pathology, toxicology, medical jurisprudence, and midwifery. A
recognised medical schools. Certificates of hospital practice and of clinical instruction are also required. All these conditions
full course of study, and passing the two examinations, she has now obtained, constitutes the legal qualifications of what are
women, nor is the M.D. degree anywhere in England or Scotland. Miss GARRETT has thus done everything that lies open to
one of her sex to constitute herself a fit and useful member of the noble profession she has embraced; but if this result affected
any woman of sufficient nerve, culture, devotion, and intelligence, who desires to enter such a vocation, to do so in England
with full professional sanction, and invested with due professional authority. She proposes, we believe, at once to commence
example of one so well qualified by natural gifts and careful study to prove an ornament and aid in the ranks of the members of
the beneficent art of healing will have in leading others of her sex to adopt the same line of life, time alone can show. At all
success.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 17 October 1865 Page 4, column 6
On the 5th October, at St James's Church, Piccadilly, London, by the Rev H. WARD, Mr Benjamin PALMER, of Southwold,
builder, to Emma, daughter of Mr Anthony ROPER, Stradbroke.
MOORE, both of Barnby, Suffolk
On the 15th October, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, Mr Edward EASTAUGH, to Miss Eliza
DEATHS
On the 6th October, at Beccles, aged 16 years, John, son of Mr John CANDLER, farmer.
On the 11th October, at Great Yarmouth, in his 66th year, Mr Thomas CLARKE, eldest son of the late Mr Thomas CLARKE,
of Earsham Mills.
third beloved daughter of Robt. BUTCHER, aged 38.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 24 October 1865 Page 4, column 6
On the 18th October, at Melton Asylum, Mr Richard WARNER, aged 66 years, for several years proprietor of the mail coach
between Beccles and Diss.
Washbrook.
William BARDWELL, in her 86th year.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 24 October 1865 Page 4, column 7
Patentees and Sole Manufacturers, John GOSNELL & Co., 12 Three King Court, Lombard Street, London, E.C.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 31 October 1865 Page 4, column 6
On the 19th October, at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Wangford, by the Rev W. CROWN, Mr Henry Row HOW, to Mary
BARDWELL, both of Wangford.
widow of the late Charles MC'NAUGHTAN [sic], Esq., and only daughter of the late Charles James BEART, Esq., R.N., of
Great Yarmouth.
Miss Jessie BRANCH, daughter of Mr John BRANCH, butcher, both of Lowestoft.
On the 23rd October, at St Martin's, Charing Cross, Michael, only surviving son of Henry PENDREY, of Addleston, Surrey, to
DEATHS
On the 4th September,at Calcutta, deeply lamented, Mr Edward D. BROWNE, late of the Bengal Pilot-Service, only surviving
On the 16th October, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Amos ADAMS, Loddon, leaving six children to lament their bereavement.
On the 23rd October, at Norwich Hospital, Mr Robert HOGG, for many years coach proprietor and carrier between Bungay
On the 24th October, very suddenly, at Brothertoft Hall, Lincolnshire, aged 32 years, Mary Ann, wife of Mr James BENSLEY,
On the 25th October, at Beccles, aged 80 years, William ALMOND.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 7 November 1865 Page 4, column 6
On the 31st October, at the Martyrs' Memorial, Beccles, By the Rev George WRIGHT, the Rev William BARNES, Baptist
minister, of Walsham-le-Willows, to Martha Ann BIRD, only daughter of the late Mr Thomas BIRD, of Aldeby.
On the 28th October, at Clapham, Richard TILL, Esq., of Clapham Common and Lowestoft, in his 82nd year.
On the 30th October, at Bungay, Mrs C. CHURLISH [sic], late of Beccles, aged 76 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 14 November 1865 Page 4, column 6
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
On the 8th November, at Worlingham Church, by the Rev M.E. STANBROUGH, M.A., of Redgrave, Laurence HARRISON,
Esq., second son of Frederick HARRISON, Esq., of Lancaster-gate, Hyde-park, to Mary Anna, second daughter of the Rev Sir
DEATHS
On the 1st November, at Lowestoft, aged 75, Mr P. SMITH.
On the 7th November, at Harleston, in the 84th year of his age, Mr Robert WARD, gardener.
On the 7th November, at Beccles, Ann HANCEY, aged 72 years.
On the 9th November, at the Priory, Mendham, Suffolk, after a long and severe illness, Capt. William Thomas Wayte WOOD,
late of H.M.'S 20th Regiment, in which he served during the whole of the Crimean War. He was the eldest son of Thomas
On the 10th November, at Beccles, aged eleven months, Fanny Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr W.C. MULLENGER.
In addition to the above: -
PETTY SESSIONS
Friday.---Before Dr CROWFOOT (chairman), the Mayor (Henry READ, Esq.), and the Deputy Mayor [not named!] An
they had become chargeable to the parish.---The prisoner had been before the magistrates several times for the same offence. It
was proved that he was quite capable of earning sufficient to maintain his family, if he would only work. He had been offered
-The Bench committed him for trial at the next Quarter Sessions.
MARRIAGES
WOOLNOUGH, of Gloucester House, Park Road, Peckham, third son of the late Robert WOOLNOUGH, of Bungay, to
On the 15th November, at the Congregational Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.B. BLACKMORE, Mr Robert INGLIS, to Miss
Emma CAPPS, both of Lowestoft.
DEATHS
On the 5th November, aged 91 years, much respected by a large circle of friends, Elizabeth, relict of Mr Corbyn MORLEY,
On the 15th November, suddenly, aged 75 years, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr John MAPLESTONE, the Grove,
Aldeby, Sarah, relict of the late Mr John PEDGRIFT, of Beccles.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 21 November 1865 Page 4, column 4
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS .....A shocking case of death from exhaustion and debility, and the want of the common
age, and of a wandering character, who according to the evidence given at the coroner's inquisition would pass the night
anywhere, although he had a wife and two children in the Union, on Friday evening, the 10th November, was found on the
Station, and not long after his admission he expired. The inquest was opened on the following (Saturday) morning, at the Bull
Inn, in the parish of St Mary Key, before S.B. JACKAMAN, Esq., Coroner, when a verdict was returned that death was caused
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 28 November 1865 Page 4, column 6
On the 23rd November, at St George's Tombland, by the Rev Kirby TRIMMER, Mr R.P. MORGAN, of Norwich, to Ameli
DEATHS
son of the late Jas. [sic] GARROD, of Leiston.
On the 14th November, at Ipswich, aged 73, Sarah, relict of Mr Ashmore RAWLINS, farmer, formerly of Shadingfield, near
On the 15th November, aged 33 , Mr John J. LUMMIS, fish merchant, Yarmouth.
On the 20th November, Charles Henry, second son of William GIRLING, of Needham, late of Redisham.
parish.
On the 24th November, at Beccles, Mr James EDWARDS, waterman, aged 51 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 28 November 1865 Page 4, column 5
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ....On Tuesday afternoon, an inquest was held at the Western Tavern, Lowestoft, before F.B.
the deceased, stated that her husband returned from a visit to Wangford on Sunday afternoon, and took his tea about a quarter
to five; he ate heartily, and was as cheerful and well as usual. He retired to rest about seven pm, and she followed shortly
about ten minutes past one o'clock. He then got into bed again, and shortly after she heard him make a great noise of choking.
She spoke to him, but he could not speak. She raised his head, but he died immediately. She was greatly alarmed and called for
surgeon, who was soon there, but could do nothing. She had heard her husband formerly complain of shortness of breath and
pain in his side, but for the past twelve months he had no medical attendance. During the last seven weeks he had been
Went he went he found deceased quite dead, but warm. From what his wife had said as to his previous ailment, he should think
deceased died from disease of the heart. Such work as filling ballast wagons would be likely to cause a person labouring under
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 5 December 1865 Page 4, column 6
MARRIAGE
to Thurza ATKINS, of Lowestoft.
DEATHS
South Australia, Alfred Burkitt, youngest son of Mr G. FARROW, of Great Yarmouth, aged 23 years.---At the same time,
On the 4th September, at Port Louis, of cholera, Austin DAY,son of Mr John DAY, Globe Inn, Lowestoft, aged 18 years.
JOLLYE, Esq.
Eastern Railway Company.
On the 25th November, at Ipswich, Sophia widow of the late William Henry ALEXANDER, banker, in her 60th year.
On the 25th November, at Somerleyton Rectory, the Rev Edward Missenden LOVE, 49 years rector of Somerleyton and
Blundestone, aged 82.
On the 30th November, at Halesworth, aged 79 years, Prudence, relict of Mr Thomas TIPPELL.
On the 3rd December, at Beccles, Frederick, second son of Mr James THURTELL, aged 24 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 5 December 1865 Page 4, column 3 & 4
PETTY SESSIONS
....Poaching.----Edward DUNN, of Harleston, labourer, and Charles CARVER, of Wortwell, carpenter, were charged with
having on the night of the 26th Nov., unlawfully entered certain inclosed land, situate in the parish of Flixton, in the occupation
defendants. George HOWLETT said: I am under gamekeeper to Sir R. S. ADAIR, of Flixton Hall. At about 11 o'clock on
Sunday night last, the 26th November, I and five men, watchers, were going up a lane towards Tinck's wood. I heard a gate go,
approached, they raised their sticks in a threatening manner; but when we drew nearer to them they ran away up Mr
behind; we therefore left off the pursuit, and returned to the gate.When we got into the lane, we saw the two prisoners in the
We went up to them; VINCE collared CARVER, and BUTCHER laid hold of DUNN, who struggled and got away; when I
which I found against the door of the Buck Inn on the following morning, and I produce a stick which I took from BUNN [sic
should read DUNN!] [questioned] By Mr KENT: There is a footpath in Mr BEAUMONT's meadow, but it is only used by the
yards from the gate. They said they thought there was a footpath, but I told them there was none. The men made no great deal
of resistance, but they called out "Don't grane [sic] us." I would take anybody into custody if I found him in that field with
signal of danger among poachers. James VINCE, one of the watchers, who was in company with the last witness on the night
in question, fully corroborated his evidence, and produced a net which he found in the meadow the following morning, near the
in the least. He afterwards addressed the Bench in their defence [sic], and urged that there was no evidence to prove that they
entered the meadow with an unlawful intent, as there was a footpath in it; neither did the evidence prove the allegation of the
the nets found shown to have belonged to them. The Bench convicted the prisoners, and they were each sentenced to three
months' imprisonment, and at the conclusion of the same, to enter into recognizances [sic] of 10 Pounds each, and to find two
MARRIAGES
On the 1st December, at North Cove, near Beccles, by the Rev T.P. WADLEY, Mr Robert JOHNSON, of Lowestoft, to Jane
of Stratford-le-Bow, to Maria Susanna, sixth daughter of Mr Cornelius GIBSON, of Willingham.
On the 5th December, at Wateringbury, by the Rev H.C. BARTLETT, vicar of Westerham, the Rev Henry STEVENS, vicar of
PATERSON, Esq., Cornwall Terrace, Regent's Park.
DEATHS
all who knew him.
On the 9th December, aged 81 years, Mr Isaac BULL, bricklayer, Bungay.
In addition to the above: -
BECCLES Cattle Plague.---Very many good suggestions on the cattle plague have been made, and, among others, the
"that a nose- bag, with a small strap to buckle behind the ears, should be placed on any bullock before starting on his journey;
of chloride of lime with camphor placed at the bottom." As the poison is probably inhaled by the breath, this mode of treatment
during transit may be very beneficial. At any rate it does not cost much, and the same bags after being properly cleansed and
weekly return reports an increase of 1000 cases over the previous week.
And also: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ...A memorial on behalf of Mr THACKER of Yarmouth, whose sad loss we recorded last
week, has been issued. Mr THACKER's loss is estimated at 250 Pounds. Mr Charles THACKER is a dairyman, and resides at
plague. The herd was inspected and certified as healthy by Mr SHIPLEY, V.S., on Monday, November 20th; the following day
one of the cows was stricken by the disease, and within a week the whole of the animals died. This herd represented the
will be a ruined man.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 19 December 1865 Page 4, column 5
On the 13th December, at St John's Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. CORNFORD, Mr Robert CLARK, of the Suffolk Hotel,
Lowestoft, to Ann, only daughter of Mr Charles GOLDSPINK, Attleborough.
Mary Anna, elder daughter of Mr John COLK, of Scottow.
On the 18th November, in Riley, Illinois, North America, Sophia, the beloved wife of John WIFFEN, and daughter of the late
On the 10th December, at Brighton, in the 73rd year of her age, Louisa Sarah, the beloved wife of the Rev Fisher WATSON,
No death or marriage announcements. Instead: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 26 December 1865 Page 4, column 5
been known for his exertions in connection with the Teetotal movement, died at his residence, St Matthew's Street, on
Saturday, 16th December, in the 78th year of his age. Mr ALEXANDER was well known in connection with the Teetotal
believe, a large circulation, and were sold at a low price in all parts of England.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 2 January 1866 Page 4, column 6
On the 25th December, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev John LOCKE, Mr William CROWE, to Mrs Judith
Agnes WELHAM, both of Lowestoft.
daughter of the late Mr James THURLOW, of Great Yarmouth.
On the 25th December, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, curate, George SAMPSON, to Sarah Ann
On the 27th December, at the Congregational Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.B. BLACKMORE, Mr Henry HITCHAM, to
Miss Phoebe WEST, both of Pakefield, Suffolk.
On the 23rd December, at Hastings, aged 74, Anne, widow of the late George EVERITT, Esq., of Lowestoft.
On the 26th December, at Baldock, Herts., Sarah, the wife of Mr Alfred BOON, and eldest daughter of the late Mr William
On the 28th December, at his residence, Great Yarmouth, Mr Charles ENGLISH, aged 78.
On the 28th December, aged 82 years, Mrs PEARCE, of Beccles.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 9 January 1866 Page 4, column 6
MARRIAGES
niece of the late Mr Robert POPPY, of Topcroft.
On the 2nd January, at Trinity Church, Bungay, Mr Neslin MOORE, of Southelmham St Margaret's, to Catherine, youngest
On the 2nd January, at Hevingham Church, by the Rev E.R. BEEVOR, Mr George Frederic CHAPPELL, of Halesworth
On the 4th January, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev R. Mortimer LUCOCK, Curate of St John's, Hamersmith, the
Beccles. No cards.
of Norwich, to Emma Elliston, only child of Mr John ALDRED, of the above town.
On the 7th January, at Beccles Church, by the Rev C.H.SHAW, Samuel ELVIN to Mary Anne Elizabeth BAKER, both of
DEATHS
On the 31st December, the beloved wife of Thomas ALDIS, of Harleston, aged 51 years.
DAVY, sub-postmaster and gardener.
On the 4th January, at Beccles, aged 6 weeks, Selina Ellen, daughter of Mr GODFREY.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 9 January 1866 Page 4, column 3
station, Tower Churchyard, Ipswich, for an order for a night's lodging in the Union. Sergeant FIRMIN told the young man that
he must be searched, but he refused to accede to this, unless he could be searched by a woman. FIRMIN said that this could not
to No 2 Police Station, and searched by Mrs THOMPSON, wife of the officer in charge at the station. She was entirely
destitute, but was respectably dressed except being barefooted. She stated she was 19 years of age; her parents formerly resided
with 3 Pounds in her pocket. She assumed male attire on reaching London, and obtained a situation as errand boy, in the
two years, and then went several voyages to sea as cabin-boy. Her desire to see more of the world prompted her to abandon the
31st January, without shoe or stocking. She was detained at the No 2 police station till Wednesday morning, and in the mean
train for London, the money she had received being sufficient to purchase a pair of boots and to leave a few shillings for a
fresh start. She is described as tolerably good looking, and as making up so well as a boy as to pass muster under the keenest
greatest ease, and could write well and with facility two or three different hands. She informed the policeman that she could
play with ease upon several musical instruments, and that since she had "been a boy" she had learned to play upon the flute.
direction, but she appears to have impressed those who came in contact with her very favourably, and it is a pity that some
effort was not made either to restore her to her friends, or to induce her to settle to some situation or employment consistent
hands of her former employers.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 16 January 1866 Page 4, column 6
On the 9th January, at Beccles Church, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, curate, James SMITH, labourer, to Mary Ann Jane
BLAXILL, both of Beccles.
of Mr Thomas CHERRY, boot and shoemaker, Beccles.
On the 2nd January, at Brixton,Commander Thomas HAMBY, R.N., in the 82nd year of his age.
On the 8th January, at Bungay, aged 7 years, Alice, youngest daughter of the late Mr Robert MORE, grocer.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 23 January 1866 Page 4, column 6
MARRIAGE
master, Mutford, Suffolk, to Sarah, second daughter of Richard THORNTON, Esq., Beccles.
DEATHS
by a large circle of friends. --(The deceased, who was considered one of the finest violinists in the Eastern Counties, only a few
days since conducted a rehearsal of sacred music arranged to be performed at the opening of the New Masonic Hall, Ipswich,
On the 15th January, at Sproughton, aged 69, Martha Louisa, only surviving daughter of the late Rev George STONE, rector of
On the 16th January, at Great Yarmouth, Jane Frances, the beloved wife of William H. BESSEY, Esq.
[sic] HAWARD, aged 14 years and 11 months.
On the 13th January, at the Waldrons, Croydon, aged 18, Letitia Ann, youngest daughter of the Rev H. Belward [sic] Moyse
BELWARD, Mettingham, Suffolk.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 23 January 1866 Page 4, column 4
and melancholy catastrophe occurred at Gorleston, which has resulted in the loss of no fewer than twelve brave and
experienced boatmen. The facts are as follows: - In the forenoon, a vessel with a signal of distress in her maintopmast rigging
fully manned and proceeded out of the harbour in order to render assistance. The wind at the same time was blowing a gale
from the S.S.W. The sea was rather rough, and there was an exceedingly nasty swell on the bar. Both lifeboats were under
"Rescuer" touched the ground, in consequence of which her rudder became unshipped. At this moment a heavy sea struck her
and she caught the ground, and immediately turned over bottom upwards, the crew, numbering 16, being underneath. Two of
of boat-hooks by the crew of the other lifeboat, which had immediately been brought to anchor. The "Friend of All Nations"
was then at once veered round and proceeded after the "Rescuer," which in the mean time had beaten over the North Sand
on to her keel. The "Friend of All Nations" came up with her after she had drifted about three quarters of a mile, and managed
Nations" to recover the rest of the unfortunate men, but without success, as not a man of them was to be seen. The following is
George PALMER. Lost James WOODS, jun., aged 30, leaves a widow. Charles WOODS, 26, not married. Edward WOODS,
widow (enceinte) [pregnant] and two children, aged three years and two years. Christopher WHILEY, 52, widow, and six
children, aged 19, 17, 14, 12, 8, 4. Christopher PARKER, 64, widow. William DAWKINS, 35, widow and five children, aged
a widow. The crew of the "Rescuer" were all experienced boatmen, and were under the command of Robert SPILLINGS, the
coxswain, in whom they reposed the greatest confidence as a man of long experience and steadiness. That the accident resulted
time. The "Rescuer" came ashore subsequently near the Wellington Pier. She was a boat in the buoyancy and seaworthy
qualities of which the men had the utmost confidence, having been out with her in the heaviest gales. She belonged to the
of 100 Pounds for the best lifeboat. It ought to be stated that the crew at the time of the accident were not protected by life-
belts, and wore their ordinary clothing, consisting of guernsey frocks, oily jackets, and heavy sea-boots. A catastrophe so
Southtown, but over the whole of Yarmouth. The list comprises nine widows, and 22 children, who we believe are most of
them, if not all, unprovided for.
BIRTH
On the 25th January, the wife of Mr Charles Sheppard CHILDS, Outney-cottage, Bungay, of a daughter.
Recently, at Collingwood, by the Rev T.A.BAYLEY, Mr Henry MAPLESTONE, timber merchant, Elizabeth-street,
Melbourne [Australia], youngest son of the late Mr John MAPLESTONE, of Redisham, in this county, to Elizabeth, youngest
On the 18th January, at the parish Church, Islington, by the Rev J.J. REW, brother- in-law of the bride, assisted by the Rev G.
CALTHROP [sic], Edwin, third son of James AUSTIN, Esq., of Highbury-grove, to Ellen, fourth daughter of the late Edward
On the 22nd January, at Southwold Church, Mr J. CHAPMAN, to Emma, youngest daughter of Mr Henry HAKEN, of that
place, saddler.
On the 11th January, drowned in the Bay of Biscay, by the foundering of "The London,"Mr G. FLICK, late of Sudbury, and
formerly of Saxmundham; also his wife and three children-- Agnes, Thomas and Florence.
On the 16th January, at Wangford, at the residence of her daughter Mrs WALES, in the 90th year of her age, Elizabeth, relict
On the 18th January, Martha Jane, youngest daughter of the late Mr James ALDOUS, of Harleston.
On the 25th January, at Beccles, Jemima WYNN, aged 60 years.
On the 25th January, in her 81st year, Elizabeth, relict of the late Mr William CROSS, Bungay, shoemaker.
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ....Robert WARNER, one of the four boatmen rescued by the crew of the "Friend of All
Nations," died on Thursday [25th January] morning. Hopes had at first been entertained of his recovery, but being a man of
men have perfectly recovered from the effects of the accident. A meeting was convened by the Mayor, at the Corn-hall, on
Monday, for the purpose of providing for the widows and orphans of the drowned men, and also of establishing a permanent
the Rev Mr NEVILL, minister of the parish; Mr HAMMOND, Mr PRESTON, Mr T. BRIGHTWEN, and Mr CHAMBERLIN
[sic], and resolutions were unanimously carried in accordance with the object of the meeting. It was stated that subscriptions
in consequence of the reports of the calamity which had appeared in the daily papers. Before the meeting terminated the
subscriptions amounted to 250 Pounds. The boat which capsized and caused the accident on the 13th January, is in no way
on the coasts of Norfolk and Suffolk, and one at Margate. They belong to the boatmen themselves, and are constantly engaged
in saving property. Two of them have recently capsized. Nearly all the 153 boats of the National Lifeboat Institution are self-
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 6 February 1866 Page 4, column 6
On the 31st January, at the parish Church, Beccles, by the Rev C.H.SHAW, curate, Mr Jonathan Frederick CLARKE,
DEATHS
On the 27th January, at Lowestoft, aged 78 years, Mr James BARNES, late of Beccles.
On the 28th January, at North Cove, aged 77 years, Mr Robert FULCHER, bricklayer, formerly of Framlingham.
On the 31st January, in her 16th Year, after ten months' affliction, Fanny BARBER, the beloved niece of Mrs George BALE,
St Lawrence.
MARRIAGES
On the 2nd February, at Beccles, by the Rev George WRIGHT, William, eldest son of Mr George CLUTTEN, of Earsham, to
On the 8th February, at St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft,by the Rev A. HANHAM, Mr John RUTHEN, to Miss Mary Ann
LINDER, both of Lowestoft.
Emily, daughter of the late John LEE, of De Beauvoir road, Dalston, London.
DEATHS
February, Alice Ellen, aged 2 years and 8 months---the beloved children of Mr J.R. JONES, late Head Master of the
Government Navigation School at Great Yarmouth.
children of Mr Arthur TIBBENHAM, of Aldeby.
On the 1st February, at Yarmouth, Marianne, daughter of the late Mr Thomas BARNARD, of Norwich, aged 71 years.
Yarmouth, aged 74.
On the 5th February, at Devizes, Wilts., Mrs Steward JOHNSON, youngest daughter of Edward YOUELL, Esq., of Great
On the 6th February, at Bungay, aged 74 years, Mr John SPOONER, plumber and glazier.
In addition to the above: -
WILLIAM FLOWER Chemist Market Place, Beccles, (Successor to Mr J.B. CORBYN) Begs to call attention to the following
List of Articles, which he keeps constantly in stock, in addition to those usually sold by Chemists and Druggists.
[sic], Soy, Curry Powder, and other condiments. A large assortment of Pickles, Sauces etc. Pickling Vinegar, strong and pure.
Essences, Sachets, etc. Fine Turkey and Honeycomb Sponges, at reduced prices. Hair Brushes and Combs. Tooth, Nail, and
Cologne, Lavender Water, Toilet Vinegar etc. Meerschaum and Wooden Pipes in great variety. A Choice Selection of Cigars --
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 20 February 1866 Page 4, column 6
MARRIAGES
of Mr James HADINGHAM, of Weston, near Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 11th February, at Raveningham, James, son of Mr Francis LEACH, aged 18 years.
On the 15th February, at Beccles, aged 75, Mr Alexander HANNAH, late of Southtown.
many years churchwarden of this parish.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 27 February 1866 Page 4, column 5
On the 8th February, at Yarmouth, Maria KING, aged 41 years.
On the 14th February, aged 45, Watson GOOCH, Esq., of Great Yarmouth.
On the 18th February, aged 37 years, Eliza Ann, wife of Mr John H. COLEMAN, of 4, Wiltshire Place, Yarmouth.
On the 18th February, at Great Yarmouth, Isaac PRESTON, Esq., a magistrate and deputy lieutenant of the county of Norfolk,
On the 19th February, Sarah, wife of Frederick FREEMAN, Esq., Hedenham, and third daughter of Charles GARNEYS, Esq.,
On the 21st February, after along affliction, at 100, High-street, Lowestoft, aged 23 years, Mr James Saunders CHAPMAN,
On the 22nd February, at Beccles, in his 84th year, Mr James LAST, late of Southtown next Yarmouth, and seventh son of the
On the 26th February, at Beccles, in the 43rd year of his age, Samuel S. JONES, for 18 years head-master of Sir John
LEMAN's Endowed School
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
MARRIAGES
SMITH, both of Lowestoft.
On the 27th February, at Mettingham, by the Rev J.C.SAFFORD, Alfred Thompson SIDNEY, builder, of Sprowston, to
DEATHS
On the 23rd February, at Chediston, Mr William ATMER, aged 67 years, for many years a respected inhabitant of Halesworth,
On the 25th February, at Great Yarmouth, Mary Symonds, widow of the late Mr Joseph FYSON.
On the 28th February, at Beccles, Mrs Keturah BARBER, aged 81 years.
On the 5th March, William Frederick, son of Mr William NEWSON, aged 8 months.
On the 5th March, at Beccles, Charles, infant son of Mr James MONEY, baker and confectioner, aged 5 months.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 6 March 1866 Page 4, column 5
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS .....On Thursday morning last [1st March], a large number of persons were drawn to the
William HARDY, photographer, of this place, and the bride was Miss Hannah SIMMONDS, a bookbinder, from London.The
necessary questions and answers were put and returned in writing, and the entire ceremony was gone through with an
bridesmaid and also the two young gentlemen who attended the wedding as witnesses. The father of the lady and the uncle of
Mr HARDY were present, the only persons of the wedding party blessed with the faculties of speech. The infliction in the case
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 13 March 1866 Page 4, column 5
MARRIAGES
to Ellen, daughter of Mr E. REYNOLDS, Unthank's Road, Norwich.
LOWICK, Esq., of Bristol, to Lucy Maria, youngest daughter of the late Mr John ALGER, of Diss in this county.
On the 28th February, at Kirtley, Lowestoft, greatly respected aged 31, Mr Frederick George GOFF, formerly of High Street
On the 27th February, Mr James TAYLOR, fish merchant, Lowestoft, aged 59 years.
On the 2nd March, Susan, wife of George Coates CHAMBERS, Clapham Road Place, London, wine merchant, and youngest
On the 3rd March, at Southwold, highly esteemed, Alfred LILLINGSTON, Esq., in his 61st year, and in his 13th year of
mayoralty for that borough.
On the 4th March, at Gislingham, much respected , aged 80 years, Mr Thomas SELSBY, for upwards of 35 years parish clerk
of the above place.
On the 6th March, at Great Yarmouth, Mr John ANDREWS, in his 75th year.
On the 7th March, at Bungay, in his 60th year, greatly respected, Mr John HARROD, compositor.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 13 March 1866 Page 4, column 2
Cologne in the form of vapour, has recently been contrived by Dr Benjamin RICHARDSON for the purpose of producing what
is known to the medical profession as "anaesthesia," and by the uninitiated as "numbness." Dr RICHARDSON uses his
remarkably successful in many cases. The spray of ether is, for instance, applied to the gums before extracting a tooth, and the
teeth that the Doctor speaks of extracting four teeth in one case, without the patient experiencing any pain, and without the loss
in his dental practice. The great point in favour of the new method of local anaesthetics is the fact that the reaction is in no
chloroform.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 20 March 1866 Page 4, column 5
MARRIAGES
On the 10th march, by the Rev M. DULLEY, Mr Benjamin ANDREWS, farmer, Mutford, to Mary Ann, youngest daughter of
On the 13th March, at the Congregational Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev F. GOODALL, Mr Edward ELLIS, to Anna
MOORE, both of Lowestoft.
assisted by the Rev W. TRITTION, the Rev William GRIFFITHS, M.A., Great Yarmouth, to Augusta Manning, daughter of
Henry FELLOWS, Esq.
DEATHS
On the 10th March, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr S. C. GOODWYN, Covehithe, Mary, relict of the late Mr Richard
On the 13th March, Elizabeth, wife of Mr James WIGG, builder, Southwold, aged 59.
On the 13th March, at Beccles, aged 12 years, Henry, son of Mr William WOOLNER, colt-breaker.
DEATHS
On the 13th March, aged 58, Mary Ann, wife of Mr Edward EASTER, of Halesworth.
On the 16th March, at Southwold, Mr John EDMONDS, late of Lowestoft, aged 79; and on the 22nd March, on the day of the
funeral of the deceased, suddenly, Lorina, his daughter, and wife of Mr Robert CARTER, aged 42.
On the 19th March, in her 78th year, Elizabeth, wife of Mr John GUNTON, seed and wool merchant, Loddon.
On the 21st March, at Beccles, Samuel Henry SPALDING, aged 37 years.
On the 25th March, at Bungay, Mr Samuel FISHER, grocer, much respected aged 66 years.
In addition to the above: -
WANTED, for six weeks, a good General Servant. If she is liked, she may afterwards remain as Housemaid. Age 25. Wages 8
And also: -
BECCLES On Thursday Last the paddle steam yacht "Lightning," belonging to E.S.TRAFFORD, Esq., Wroxham, made a trial
BLYTH, of Yarmouth.The average speed attained was 10 miles an hour, with a mean pressure of 80 pounds of steam to the
square inch. The "Lightning" is fitted with two horizontal engines of 12 horsepower (nominal). The engines were under the
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MARRIAGES
DEATHS
On the 30th March, aged 19 years , Henry GRAYSTONE, Baker, eldest son of Mr G.B.BAKER, manager of the Crown Bank,
On the 30th March, at Beccles, Hannah REYNOLDS, aged 75 years.
On the 2nd April, at Beccles, highly esteemed, Mr Samuel HAWARD, in his 71st year.
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EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS At Ipswich, about three o'clock on Friday morning [30 March], Police-constable CANN
proceeded found a woman, named Ann SHEPPARD, of Woodbridge, had been seized with the pangs of childbirth. He called
up Mr RUMP, assistant to Mr Webster ADAMS, who at once went to the assistance of the woman. CANN knocked up the
the street for some time, refused to take her in, though it was evident she would in a few minutes become a mother. The
her in his arms. A hand-cart was obtained from Police-station No 2, and the assistance of Police- constable PLATTEN also
Duke Street; she is now doing very well.
MARRIAGES
On the 2nd April, at the Parish Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, Mr Thomas STERRY, mariner, to Miss Alice
On the 3rd April, at Kirkley Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev M.H. BEAUMONT, Mr William Cley MOORE, joiner, to Miss
Anna Maria BEDWELL, both of Kirkley,
Leicestershire, to Sarah Louisa, second daughter of Richard GARRETT, Esq., of Carlton Hall and Leiston Works, in this
county.
On the 29th March, at Beccles, aged 78, Harriet, relict of the late Mr B. KING, schoolmaster.
On the 2nd April, at Brook Hall, Wissett, near Halesworth, aged 25, Martha, younger daughter of the late Jonathan
On the 4th April, suddenly, in the 60th year of his age, Joseph Berry EDWARDS, of Bury St Edmund's, late of Southwold.
On the 5th April, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs H. ECCLESTONE, of Bungay, Sarah, relict of the late Mr George
On the 5th April, at Beccles, Daniel DENNANT, aged 91.
On the 7th April, at the Union House, Shipmeadow, aged 57 years, Robert TAYLOR, late of Beccles, chemist.
MARRIAGES
On the 11th April, at Wenhaston, Suffolk, by the Rev Charles WHITE, William WADE, of London, to Elizabeth WHITING,
On the 10th April, at New Buckenham, by the Rev G.J. FARDEL, Mr George COLK, Port Dues Collector, Great Yarmouth, to
Anna Maria, youngest daughter of the late Mr W. J. BAYES, formerly of Barnham Broom, in this county.
John FREEMAN, Esq., Catton.
On the 12th April, Mr Robert KEMP, shipwright, Carlton Colville, to Miss M.M. FLETCHER, of Lowestoft.
On the 6th April, at Great Yarmouth, Elizabeth, relict of Mr George GILES, late of H.M. Customs, aged 92.
On the 15th April, at Beccles, aged 24 years, Fanny, wife of Mr John MARKWELL, basket-maker.
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On the 16th January, at St Paul's Church, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand, by the Rev P Hay MAXWELL, Mr James J.
Wellington.
NEECH, eldest daughter of Mr Samuel NEECH, Dealer of Beccles.
On the 18th April, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev John LOCKE, Mr James BEAR, of Lound, to Miss Anna
On the 18th April, at Mettingham, by the Rev J.C SAFFORD, John Packard TALLENT, Esq., of Mettingham, to Laura, third
daughter of Joseph PARRINTON, Esq., of the same place.
On the 14th April, after a few days' illness, Chas. [sic] BROWN, Esq., of Southtown, Great Yarmouth, in his 55th year,
beloved and esteemed by all who knew him.
W.B. KINGSBURY. Esq.
On the 19th April, at Beccles, aged 70, Keziah, widow of the late John NEWBERY, of the above place.
Aldeby, Norfolk, in his 23rd year.
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On the 25th April, at St John's Maddergate, Norwich, by the Rev G.F. PRICE, Mr Edward CLARKE, of Wisbeach, to Harriet
Ann, only daughter of the late Mr SQUIER [sic], of the same place.
On the 17th April, at Redenhall, William KEABLE, aged 55, much regretted by his family and friends.
Commander in the General Steam Navigation Company's service.
On the 22nd April, aged 69 years, much respected Mr Geo. [sic] BALLS, bricklayer, Ditchingham.
Daniel DELF, of Lowestoft, in his 52nd year.
On the 23rd April, at St Mary's Square, Bury St Edmund's, aged 18, Frank Stuart, youngest son of the Rev H.A.A OAKES.
On the 23rd April, at Beccles, of consumption, William SMITH, Sergeant of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, aged 36
years.
Edward TIBNAM, late of Farnham, Suffolk.
On the 28th April, at Dunburgh Hill, Geldestone, near Beccles, Suffolk, D. Margaret, the wife of Robert DASHWOOD, Esq.,
On the 29th April, at Beccles, Mr Philip NEAVE, aged 69 years.
In addition to the above: -
HALESWORTH At The County Court held on the 23rd April, before John WORLLEDGE, Esq., Judge, the hearing of the
following case caused much merriment in the court, in which his honour heartily joined. Pussy And The Cream---Harriet
detained by defendant, in whose service she had been living. Plaintiff---I let myself to defendant at 1 Shilling and 3 Pence a
week until Michaelmas. Mrs SKINNER turned me out abroad on Wednesday, and told me not to darken her doors again,
out of doors, and told her not to darken the dairy door again. Cats like milk and cream, you know. Plaintiff---I asked Mrs
SKINNER for my things, but could not get them, and I had no clothes to wear but these rags. (Plaintiff here exhibited her
dispute. It got into the dairy, and my wife took the girl "to do" about it. The milk-carriage stood ready to go to Halesworth, and
plaintiff abused my wife about the cat, and I said to the girl, "Ann, take yourself off with the milk; if you don't I'll put you out;"
into the dairy, and I did not know it was there. I came to Halesworth when I was turned out, and sold the milk,and took the
money to the plaintiff. Mrs SKINNER-
fed every morning. I went to Mr CROSS, the magistrate's clerk, about it--- Defendant---(correcting his wife)---No, the Clerk of
the Peace (Loud laughter). His Honor---I don't know any Clerk of the Peace in Suffolk except Mr BORTON. Defendant---I
one to take it into their own hands. You had a right to dismiss the girl for misconduct, but you had no right to keep her clothes.
you must pay, with costs, and the girl's expenses coming here, or you must give up her clothes.
MARRIAGES
EDWARDS of Harleston.
On the 30th April, at Poringland, by the Rev S.M. WESTHOPE, uncle of the bride, assisted by the Rev M. WALLICH, John
Hulver Hill, Suffolk, J.P.
On the 1st May, at Barnham, by the Rev W. PLOWS, Nathaniel Walter PELLS, Ingate Mill, Beccles, to Frances, only
On the 6th May, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, John JAMES, to Georgiana HUNTING, of Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 28th April, at Thorpe, Mr Robert PAGE, many years a master builder of Great Yarmouth, aged 66 years.
On the 28th April, of diseased heart, aged 65 years, Mrs Elizabeth BARRELL, of Bungay.
the late John LUXFORD, Esq., "The Close," Salisbury.
On the 2nd May, at Loddon, in her 66th year, Eliza, widow of the late Mr John GODDARD, of Hardley Hall, much respected
On the 5th May, at Beccles, Arthur CHANDLER, aged 12 years.
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On the 13th May, Charles REYNOLDS, for twenty-eight years boots at the Kings Head Hotel at Beccles, aged 44 years.
DEATHS
On the 4th May, at Pakefield, aged 73, Mr Emanuel [sic] FOREMAN, miller.
On the 8th May, suddenly at Great Yarmouth, Charles Bosworth WRIGHT, aged 58.
On the 11th May, at 2, Blenheim-terrace, Great Yarmouth, Mr Felix F. COLLINGWOOD, aged 92 years.
R.H. SHEPPARD, aged 58.
On the 13th May, at Harleston, in the 4th year of his age, Charles Albert, the only son of Mr Robert SOUTER, late of Bury St
On the 15th May, at Raveningham, much respected, in his 72nd year, Mr George SHARDALOW.
On the 16th May, aged 71, Mr Alexander GORDON, many years landlord of the Locks public-house, Shipmeadow.
In addition to the above: -
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Wm [sic] SCARLL [sic], of Haddiscoe, carpenter, was charged by Mrs MINNS, his housekeeper, with unlawfully assaulting
and beating her, at Haddiscoe. The case was dismissed.---Charles SAMSON and Edmund BIRD, of Seething, were charged
R.H. GILBERT, and also next lands of Mr R. TIBBENHAM. Fined 1 Pound and 12 Shillings costs each.--
charged with absenting himself from the service of his employer, Mr James RUDD, of Thwaite, farmer, he being at the time a
being drunk and using bad language, at Kirby Cane, on May the 6th. Being an old offender, he was fined 12 Shillings and 6
Pence and 17 Shillings and 6 Pence costs.---Henry REYNOLDS and Robert RUMSBY, of Heckingham, labourers, and Ellen
Loddon, on April the 25th. Having been convicted before, they were sent to prison for seven days, at the expiration of which
they will have to pay costs, 6 Shillings and 9 Pence each.---John BRISTOE alias JAY, and Helena MYALL, his wife, were
2 Shillings and 3 Pence, on April 23rd. The female prisoner pleaded guilty to this charge. They were further charged with
stealing one sovereign and 1 Pound and 14 Shillings in silver, the money of John KEMP, of Thwaite, on April 23rd, while
and his defence was as follows: - "I think it very hard that we should be accused of such a crime, when there were other people
living in part of the house that had the same opportunity of taking the money if it was there." After the female prisoner was
Ditchingham. Both prisoners where committed to take their trial at the Quarter Sessions.---James DOY, of Lowestoft, carter,
highway. He was fined, with costs, for both cases, 1 Pound 10 Shillings.
MARRIAGES
NEECH, both of Great Yarmouth.
On the 22nd May, at the Congregational Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev F. GOODALL, Mr William Durrant WARFORD, to
On the 24th May, at the parish church, Edmonton, by the Rev W.D. WEST, D.D., of Brentford, Essex, and the Rev R.W.
COPLESTON, M.A., vicar, Thomas EBBAGE, Esq., F.R.C.S., Leamington, to Amelia, elder daughter of the Rev C.
the Rev W.D. WEST, D.D., William John, Eldest son of William HARRIS, Esq., surgeon, Worthing, to Florentia [sic]
Caroline, younger daughter of the Rev C JEAFFRESON.
At Alburgh, Harleston, on the 19th May, aged 62, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Robert L. BOND, deeply regretted.
On the 19th May, Charles HAMMOND, the beloved nephew of Mr DINSEY, of Thurlton, in his 34th year, much respected by
On the 21st May, aged 23 years, Susannah, youngest daughter of Mr John REYNOLDS, corn inspector, of Beccles.
On the 21st May, at the Union House, Shipmeadow, Mrs MOFFEY, widow, aged 87 years.
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AT DITCHINGHAM Mr BAKER Is instructed to Sell by Auction, at the Tuns Inn, Bungay, on Wednesday, May 30th, 1866,
Perches, more or less, situate at the rear of the Cottage Hospital, and now in the occupation of Mary Ann GOLDSMITH,
Ditchingham Dam, near the Chain Bridge, containing Half an Acre and 2 Perches, as now in the occupation of Mr Robert
Solicitor, or of the Auctioneer, Bungay.
MARRIAGES
On the 22nd May, at St George's, Hanover Square, Capt. Alfred MORSE, 73rd Regiment, to Diana Ann, second daughter of
On the 24th May, at St Clement's Church, Norwich, by the Rev --- RIGG, Mr Nathaniel COLBY, fishmerchant [sic], of
Pakefield, near Lowestoft, to Mrs Mary Ann WARFORD, widow of the late Jeremiah WARFORD, of the same place.
Lately at Harleston, aged 66 years, Mrs Edward RANT, late of Mendham, deeply regretted by her family and friends.
On the 27th May, at Halesworth, aged 71 years, after a long and painful affliction, Ann, the beloved wife of Thomas
On the 29th May, at Beccles, John Edward, son of Mr William ARNOLD, veterinary surgeon, aged 7 years.
On the 2nd June, at Beccles, aged 65 years, Eliza Elizabeth [sic], wife of Mr William SMITH, baker.
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MARRIAGES
Ann, eldest daughter of J. L. WOODWARD, Esq., late of Missenden, Bucks.
On the 6th June, at Pulham St Mary, by the Rev Richard BOND, Mr D. W. HARVEY, of Lowestoft, to Eleanor, youngest
DEATHS
On the 6th June, at Beccles, in the 12th year of her age, Ellen, the youngest daughter of Mr Denny WADE, cooper.
On the 1st June, suddenly, aged 2 years 7 months, Charlotte Rose, the beloved daughter of Walter V. and Emily Rose LAMB,
Stubbs' Green, Loddon.
On the 2nd June, at Loddon, deeply regretted, Rosa Goddard, youngest daughter of Robert PEDGRIFT, Esq., surgeon, aged 21
years.
In addition to the above: -
In addition to the above: -
HALESWORTH 7th Suffolk Rifles.---The general annual meeting of this Corps was held on the 4th June. The members of this
fours and marched to the parish church, headed by the band, when an excellent sermon was delivered by the Rev R.S. BELOE,
Refreshments were afterwards served in the Rifle Hall by Mr Isaac MILLS, of the Swan Inn, to whom great credit is due for
statement of the monetary affairs of the Corps was placed before the meeting, from which it appeared that the capitation grant
and the subscriptions amounted altogether to 135 Pounds 16 Shillings 9 Pence. The expenses connected with the encampment
Pounds 19 Shillings 11 Pence in hand, as against 26 Pounds 17 Shillings 1 Penny, for the balance of the preceding year.---
Captain H.A.S. BENCE presided on the occasion, and gave the usual loyal, patriotic and complimentary toasts, which were
Secretary were elected for the ensuing year. Amongst the company present we may mention the Rev R.S. BELOE, Hon.
Chaplain to the Corps, Lieut. STRATHERN, Paymaster BURLEIGH, Ensign BAAS, and F. HAWARD, Esq., Surgeon to the
guinea was given to Private C. HOWARD, for the greatest number of attendances at drill, to which the Rev V.J. STANTON
added a prize of a Bible to Private J. TILNEY, who was second in point of attendance and nearly equal to HOWARD. The
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MARRIAGES
only daughter of Mr Robert MARTIN, millwright and engineer, of the above place.
On the 13th June, at St John's Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev H. WILMOT, M.A., rector of Kirtley, Spencer W. SCOTT, Esq.,
eldest daughter of Edward JEFFERY, Esq., M.D., Lowestoft.
Elizabeth DUNNETT, both of Lowestoft.
SPALL, of Beccles.
On the 2nd June, Mr Robert PRECIOUS, ironmonger, Lowestoft, an old and respected tradesman.
On the 8th June, at Ringsfield, of congestion of the brain, Philip William, eldest son of Philip and Harriet BENNS, aged 6
On the 13th June, Mr John PARKINSON, stationer, London Road, Lowestoft.
On the 13th June, at Bungay, after a lingering illness, Mr Robert HAWES, aged 43 years.
In addition to the above: -
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hive of bees about to swarm, and accompanying their hum with a house-key and fire-shovel, the queen apparently attracted by
the music, alighted upon his head, and was immediately followed by the whole swarm. STUBBINGS had the presence of mind
head, leaving him only sufficient breathing space. As soon as they were settled the man's wife swept them off into a hive, and
was stung in doing so, but he escaped unhurt.................................... ....A correspondent has favoured the Bury Post with the
confidential situation in the family of a Polish Count residing near Warsaw, on the subject of the rinderpest in that country: ---
"The rinderpest is an illness that we have here continually in the country. I have lost my cows twice, and here in Iabloma, near
There is no cure, no remedy for them, but we have seven cows which have had the illness, and since that have been among
cows that have died with the rinderpest, and it takes no more effect on them. The only cure for the rinderpest is the knife and
animals never might communicate with the people that have to do with the healthy cattle, or stacks, and never let a stranger go
into your cow-stable. With one word the only cure is the Knife and Separation. If an ill animal is in one field, and a healthy one
straw, all woollen things take the illness from one to another. If you have food enough keep your cattle in the stable, and do not
let the men or people that attend them go anywhere only in your yard and house, and take care that the people do not
the rinderpest is until now incurable."
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On the 4th June, at Lowestoft, Sophia ADAMS, aged 80.
On the 15th June, at Aslacton, aged 31, Julia, the wife of Mr H.A. GRIMES, and third daughter of the late Mr William
On the 15th June, at Ipswich, Amelia ROBERTS, in her 32nd year.
James READ.
On April 12th, drowned off Port Philip Heads, Australia, Frederick, youngest son of Mr Charles S. D. STEWARD, Yarmouth,
On the 20th June, at Beccles, aged 16 years, William, son of Mr James FLOWERS, gardener.
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MARRIAGES
On the 28th March, at St Michael's Church, Christchurch, New Zealand, by The Ven. [sic] The Archdeacon JACOBS, George
third daughter of the late Wm. [sic] Partridge LEWIS, Esq., Higham, Suffolk, England.
On the 26th June, at St Stephen's Church, Albert Square, Clapham, Mr G. C. CHAMBERS, of Clapham Road Place, to Eliza,
On the 27th June, at Spencer-street [sic] Chapel, Leamington, by Rev T. BINNEY, of London, Rev J. Morell BLACKIE,
LL.B, youngest son of the late Rev J. BLACKIE, of Bungay, to Priscilla Louisa, eldest daughter of John HORDEM, Esq.,
DEATHS
At Harleston, on the 11th June, deeply lamented, aged 73, Catherine, wife of Mr William CANN, bank agent, of that place.
author of "The Farmer's Boy," and other poems.
On the 26th June, at St Helier's, Jersey, Edward SWATMAN, Esq., late of Beccles, solicitor, aged 51.
On the 27th June, at Bungay, Mr Edward DURRANT, harness-maker, aged 25 years.
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JONATHAN READ (Formerly DURRANT) Watch and Clock Maker, Jeweller, Silversmith & Optician, Market Place,
And also: -
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best Steel Frame Spectacles at greatly Reduced Prices. An assortment of new and Second-hand Watches kept for sale at the
most reasonable price. Watches, Clocks, Jewellery and Plate of every description carefully repaired.
DEATHS
On the 22nd June, at her residence, Red hill [sic], Surrey, in her 64th year, Cordelia Anne, widow of the late J.J. ROBINSON,
On the 27th June, at Lound, Suffolk, Martha, the eldest, loved, and affectionate daughter of Jonathan and Mary NEWSON, in
her 24th year.
On the 1st July, at Halesworth, aged 60, Elizabeth, relict of the late Thomas MORE, formerly of the Bullock Fair Farm,
Spexhall.
Frederic LEATHES, of Reedham, and late Curate of Freethorpe and Wickhampton.
On the 6th July, at Lowestoft, Walter Henry, infant son of Mr Henry W. STACY, bookseller, of Norwich.
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EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ...On Tuesday last, a man about thirty years of age called upon Mr Thomas LYNES,
Brome Hall. In the blandest manner possible he gave Mr LYNES an order for a number of scythes, to be sent to Brome Hall.
Mr LYNES not having sufficient number of the particular kind required by Mr CARR, obtained two or three of a
should be given in return for the order, but Mr LYNES wisely deferred that matter until the delivery of the goods. On taking
the scythes to Brome Hall on Wednesday, it was found that no such person as Mr George CARR was known there, and that no
Victoria-road, where the fellow represented himself as a gamekeeper in the employ of Sir E.C. KERRISON; that he had taken
unfortunately left at Brome Hall, he must have a pony and trap at once in order that he might fetch them. Mr HUMPHREY
[sic], which he had recently purchased, and a car, and away went his visitor. On reflection, Mr HUMPHREY, thinking there
Scole, and learnt that his pony and car had passed through that village. Driving towards Harleston, tidings were again obtained
at Fish Needham, where it appears the fugitive made a detour, taking the low road to Harleston, and thence to Bungay, where
overtook the objects of his search, and jumping out of the vehicle in which he was riding, got into the one driven by "Mr
George CARR," and commenced a chat with him on recent events, winding up by demanding 1 Pound for the expense he had
of the vehicle and made leg bail across the fields, which was the last Mr HUMPHREY saw of him. When CARR ordered the
trap, he was very chatty about the keepers on the Brome estate, and seemed to be well up in all matters pertaining thereto,
the average stature.
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On the 11th July, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev John LOCKE, Mr Charles BREEZE, gardener, of North
Cove, to Miss Ann COWLES, of Blundeston.
Herts (late of Flixton), to Susannah, eldest daughter of Mr George CATCHPOLE, of the former place.
DEATHS
smudging].
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On the 11th July, at Great Yarmouth, Capt. James BANCE, Royal Navy, in his 77th year.
of the late George WYRLEY, Esq., aged 23.
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On the 18th July, at the parish church of St Margaret's Lowestoft, Mr John BULLARD, shopkeeper, Mutford Bridge, to
Charlotte, widow of the late Mr Charles BULLARD of Yoxford.
of Dickleburgh, to Maria, eldest daughter of Henry Lombard HUDSON, of Harleston.
On the 24th July, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, curate, James CUTLER, bricklayer, to Emma
DEATHS
On the 19th July, at Great Yarmouth, Mr J. WILLIAMS, late of Southwold, aged 45.
On the 27th July, very suddenly, at St Margaret's Ilketshall, Mr Aldridge BERRY, farmer.
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MARRIAGE
On the 1st August, at St Marylebone Church, New Road, London, by the Rev --- MOTHERSOLE, Mr Richard MARTIN, late
DEATHS
On the 3rd March, on his passage from Bombay, Capt. E.J. B. OSBORN, eldest son of the late John OSBORN, Commander
On the 28th July, at Bramerton, near Norwich, Mr William WILDE, coroner of that city, in the 76th year of his age.
On the 31st July, at Ellough, from the accidental discharge of a gun, Henrietta Mary FLOWER, fifth child and only daughter of
On the 4th August, Miss LENNY, of St George's Terrace, Beccles, aged 70 years.
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On the 4th August, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev J. LOCKE, Mr Eustace DURVAN, of Banbury,
Oxfordshire, to Miss Mary Elizabeth HYDE, of Lowestoft.
assisted by the Rev J. P. BRITTON, of Brightlingsea, Essex, Arthur William BLAKE, of Southtown, Great Yarmouth, to Ellen
On the 12th August, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev C.H.SHAW, curate, John Edward ELLIOTT, blacksmith, to
DEATHS
On the 6th August, at Diss, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr Franciss [sic] CUPISS.
On the 6th August, at Ellough Hall, Ada Lillian, the beloved child of John and Mary Ann GIRLING, aged 2 years and 7
On the 6th August, at Halesworth, Mr Edward PRIME, aged 78 years.
On the 3rd March, on his passage from Bombay, Capt. E.J.B OSBORNE, eldest son of the late John OSBORNE, Commander
On the 8th August, at Beccles, Mrs Abraham LING, aged 60 years.
On the 10th August, at Beccles, Mary, wife of James BORRETT, carter, aged 67 years.
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BUNGAY At The Norfolk Assizes held on Wednesday, before the Chief Baron KELLY, William BROUGHTON (55), saw
Shilling and 6 Pence, the property of Robert JOHNSON, at Wortwell, on the 18th July last.---The prosecutor, a very deaf,
feeble old man, stated that on the above day the prisoners came into his house, and the woman asked him to give her a little hot
remained about ten minutes longer, still drinking tea, when she went to his pantry and took out a milk pail, and also left the
house, telling him that she was going to fetch some milk. Witness allowed her to go without opposition, because he thought
prisoners at Bungay, and found the can in possession of the woman, who alleged that she intended to return it.---In summing
husband and wife. They would remember that if the two acted in concert and together in committing an offence, the law took it
the other hand if it was shown that the wife acted independently of her husband, and was the originator and first mover of the
independently of her husband, and he considered it his duty to tell them that, although there was no doubt about her guilt, yet it
would be their duty to acquit her. If they believed that the husband had afterwards joined her, and having become aware of her
guilty.---The jury acquitted the woman and found the man guilty of feloniously receiving.---The learned Baron, addressing the
female prisoner, said he had no choice but to discharge her. It was with great reluctance that he did so, because there was no
punishment which she richly deserved.---A former conviction having been proved against the male prisoner, he was sentenced
to eighteen months' imprisonment, twelve of which are to be accompanied with hard labour.
MARRIAGES
On the 8th August, at Kirby cane, by the Rev H. DUPUIS, vicar of Richmond, assisted by the Rev A. UPCHER, rector of the
GREENE, C.B.
On the 13th August, at the Congregational Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev Henry STACEY, Mr George PALMER, of Hackney
On the 15th August, at St Margaret's Southelmham, Suffolk, by the Lord Bishop of Ely, assisted by the Ven. W.A.
BOUVERIE, Archdeacon of Norfolk, the Rev Wareyn [sic] William DARBY, Rector of Shottisham, only Son of the Rev
Rector of St Margaret's and Rural Dean.
On the 16th August, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev C.H. SHAW, curate, Charles SPURLING, bricklayer, to Mary
DEATHS
On the 12th August, deeply lamented by her family and friends, after a severe affliction, borne with Christian resignation,
On the 13th August, at the residence of her nephew, Mr Alfred STANFORD, Greenwich, Mrs Susan THOMPSON, London-
road, Beccles, aged 66.
On the 19th August, of rapid consumption, Eliza Jane, eldest daughter of Francis and Eliza BLUNDERFIELD, Raveningham,
in the 13th year of her age.
MARRIAGES
to Henrietta Jane, the eldest daughter of Mr Henry CUNNINGHAM, also of Topcroft, farmer.
TURNER, Mr John WELFARE , of New Shoreham, Sussex, to Susanna Amelia BROWN, of Denton.
On the 22nd August, at Bungay, in the 19th year of his age, James Edward, son of Mr J. E. L. HUDSON, of Bungay.
On the 25th August, at Beccles, Sarah, wife of Mr James BALLS, aged 22 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 28 August 1866 Page 4, column 4
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS A pair of swallows have for three years made their nest and reared six broods of young birds
EDWARDS, the parish clerk of Blyford. In 1864 they had two broods of three and four each; in 1865, ditto, four and five; in
1866, ditto, five and four; the latter brood is now to be seen nearly ready to leave the nest. The birds have access to their nest
weather it is closed, and the worthy clerk in response to the anxious twitter of the birds, on such occasions has been in the habit
of rising to open it for them about four o'clock, to enable them to go in pursuit of food for their young. So domesticated have
on their way to bed.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 4 September 1866 Page 4, column 5
On the 18th August, at St George's, Hanover Square, London, by the Rev George EASTMAN, Mr William GOLDSMITH,
eldest son of Mr William GOLDSMITH, Farrier, Barnham Broom, Norfolk, to Emma Maria, youngest daughter of the late Mr
On the 25th August, at the Catholic Chapel, at Bungay, by the Rev Henry BULLOCK, Mr Thomas H. BOULTER, of
On the 22nd August, at Westleton, by the Rev J.A. CLOWES, William, only son of Mr Denny CUTTING, of Beccles,
DEATH
Sweffling, Suffolk, eldest daughter of the late Mr John COOK, of Halesworth.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 11 September 1866
Clare. The discovery of this ancient relic excited great interest throughout the whole kingdom. Her Majesty the Queen was
made acquainted with the fact of its discovery through information given by Mr Stephen JENNER, of Clare Hall, as the owner
relic for herself. Accordingly it was delivered up by the person who had taken possession of it, to the Treasury, for her
Majesty, and the Queen now possesses it as her own, it being claimed for her as " treasure trove." We have now the pleasure of
M. BIDDULPH, the Keeper of the Privy Purse, that the real finder of this ancient relic was a poor youth of Clare, named
Walter LORKING, has [sic - misprint for 'her'?] Majesty has been pleased to send him, through Mr JENNER, a donation of 3
BIRTH
On the 8th September, at Staithe-road, Bungay, the wife of Mr George WEBBER, Officer of Inland Revenue, of a son.
On the 5th September, John SHELLY, of Plymouth, eldest son of J.W. SHELLY, Esq., of Great Yarmouth, to Rosalind
Faulkner, daughter of the late Lieut.-Col. George SMITH, of Plympton Lodge.
Chapman WHITING, M.A, Fellow of Trinity College Cambridge, eldest son of the Rev R. WHITING, Rector of Ringsfield, to
Mary Elizabeth, third daughter of the late John GARDEN, Esq., Redisham Hall.
On the 2nd September, at Tunbridge Wells, aged 85, Anne Frances, widow of the late Edward Thos. [sic] HUSSEY, Esq., of
Galtrim, in the county of Meath, and eldest Sister of the late Sir Edmund BACON, Bart., of Raveningham-Hall [sic].
On the 7th September, at Bungay, Alfred William, youngest son of Mr Walman [sic] DURRANT, aged 2 years.
On the 8th September, at Great Yarmouth, much respected, aged 82, Mr James DOUGLAS, for many years manager of Messrs
On the 10th September, at Wrentham, Mrs Sarah ALLGAR, aged 77.
On the 13th September, at Ipswich, Elizabeth, widow of the late Edward BACON, Esq., banker, aged 79.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 25 September 1866 Page 4, column 5
On the 21st September, the wife of the Rev A.O. HARTLEY of a son.
On the 18th September, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, William POLL, to Elizabeth
On the 19th September, at Ringsfield, by the Rev R.C. WHITING, M.A., (late Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge) brother
of the bride, the Rev Frederick BROWN, M.A., Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, and Vicar of Barnard Castle, Durham,
DEATHS
On the 14th September, at Southwold, Fanny, the fondly loved and deeply lamented wife of Mr William E. WAYTH, Trinity
On the 16th September, at Southwold, Mr James LOWSEY, sailmaker, only brother of the late Mr John LOWSEY, Trinity
Pilot, aged 63.
On the 18th September, at Beccles, Francis Alexander, the infant son of Mr Thomas CLAXTON, aged 6 months.
In addition to the above: -
ROOT CULTIVATION Is The Basis Of Profitable Farming. PRENTICE's Manures. Mangold Manure..........8 Pounds 10
Shillings per Ton. Turnip Manure..............6 Pounds 10 Shillings per Ton Superphosphate..........6 Pounds per Ton Soluble
Cole Wort, Kohl Rabi, etc, with or without farm yard manures. Address early orders to Thomas PRENTICE & Co.,
Agricultural Chemical Works, Stowmarket. Or to any of their Agents:---Mr John CRISP, Beccles; Mr H. LING, Bulcamp;
SMITH, Dereham; Mr F. SMITH, Ryburgh; Mr R. D. SAVORY, Burnham Sutton; Mr D. SAYER, Barnham Broom Mill.
MARRIAGES
daughter of Mr Robert FLATMAN, of Hethersett, Norfolk, and late of Lound, Suffolk.
SALTER, of St Andrew's Ilketshall, to Emma, second daughter of Mr JAMES, of Pulham Market.
On the 25th September, at All Saints' Church, in the parish of St Mary, Hackney, London, by the Rev Alfred M. MYERS, the
DEATHS
On the 17th July, at Baltimore, M.D., United States of America, from sun stroke , Charles Crask DAWSON, son of the late
On the 17th September, at Docking, in her 67th year, Susanna, the beloved wife of Mr William FEEK, formerly of Pulham St
Mary, in this county, deeply lamented.
On the 30th September, at Beccles, in his 90th year, Mr Richard DURRANT, for 50 years a watchmaker in that town.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 2 October 1866 Page 5 (Supplement), column 3
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ...On Tuesday last, a dreadful calamity occurred at Norwich, by which three men were
who were personally affected by the catastrophe, at least two of them are certain to carry about with them the traces of their
misfortune for some time to come. The scene of this awful mishap was at the well
St George's Plain, on the banks of the River Wensum, and extending to St George's Colegate. On the day in question, most of
the hands employed at the works had left for dinner at one o'clock, the usual hour. Mr STARK himself had previously gone
house, boiler, and shaft (excepting, indeed, Mr James SMITH, clerk), were James PAYNE, a resident of Heigham; John
RUMP, New Catton; James HAWES, Peafield; Henry CLARKE, Heigham; James BREEZE, St Mary's; Joseph LEAMAN, St
minutes to two o'clock, while PAYNE was attending to the engine, RUMP and HAWES enjoying a short sleep on some sacks
by the side of the boiler, and other men named being engaged on the dye side, the boiler burst; and the centre plate, rising right
of course, any delay, search was made for the men who were known to be near the boiler at the time of the concussion, when
the blackened and mangled corpses of BREEZE and TAYLOR were almost at once discovered; but that of CLARKE, who was
by which he was hidden having prevented his earlier exhumation. The six other men---whose sufferings proceeded from the
scalds and being struck by heavy substances falling upon them---were instantly conveyed to the Hospital, where the utmost
face and hands and slightly cut in the lip, after having his wounds dressed, was discharged the same day, but LEAMAN,
with families, some of then having worked on the premises for 30 or 40 years. Mr SMITH, the Clerk, made an escape little
short of miraculous. A cut-lead gutter, weighing about a hundred weight, was precipitated by the explosion on to the upper
yards---and luckily without any further damage to life or limb. It was exceedingly fortunate that none of the young ladies were
on the walk at the time of the unwelcome visitant; for if they had, there must have been such an issue as must inevitably have
people flocked in immense numbers to the locale of the sad affair. The Chief Constable and Mr Superintendent BARNARD
were soon on the spot, and rendered essential service in keeping the injured premises from unnecessary intrusion, as well as to
assiduous in their exertions during the greater portion of the afternoon, and gave invaluable advice and assistance to those
concerned; and to prevent further accidents Mr MORANT deemed it necessary to direct the shattered and unsupported roof of
months. On Saturday evening another of the sufferers expired, and an inquest was held on the body on Monday morning.---Six
of the poor fellows were buried at the Cemetery on Sunday, and an immense concourse of people were on the ground to
will be forthcoming.
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On the 25th September, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, Mr George CLARKE, to Miss Sarah
On the 29th September, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, Mr Joseph BAXTER, to Miss Emma
On the 2nd October, at Weston Church, by the Rev H. MAYERS, Robert CLEVELAND, veterinary surgeon, Carlton Colville,
On the 2nd October, at the parish church of Earsham, Norfolk, by the Rev W.P. GOODE, rector, Mr William PATRICK,
timber merchant, of King's Lynn, to Jane Elizabeth, only daughter of the late Mr Nathaniel WEEDING, of Bungay.
On the 23rd September, in the 57th year of his age, John Armine SLIPPER, Esq., of Ashby, near Lowestoft, eldest son of
Thomas SLIPPER, Esq., late of Ludham, Norfolk.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 16 October 1866 Page 4, column 5
MARRIAGES
Emily, eldest daughter of R. A. Hankey HIRST, Esq., Tattingstone Place, near Ipswich, and The Down Grange, Hants.
On the 14th October, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, William BYLES, basket-maker, of
At St Mary's Church Bungay, by the Rev MATTHEWS, Mr Charles GLOVER, basket-maker, to Miss Elizabeth WOMACK,
second daughter of the late Mr W. WOMACK, of Raydon.
MARRIAGES
On the 16th October, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J. T. JOHNSTON, John MARKWELL, basketmaker, to Ann BAXTER,
On the 21st October, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Mr James Simpson BRANFORD, saddler, to
Elizabeth VERTIGEN, eldest daughter of Mr Isaac VERTIGEN, of Beccles.
On the 9th October, at Lowestoft, deeply regretted, Me Henry ROBERSON [sic], aged 24, late booking clerk at the Great
Eastern Railway terminus in that town.
On the 12th October, at his residence, High Street, Lowestoft, Mr W. C. WISEMAN, aged 45.
On the 14th October, at Mr J. PEARCE's, Ipswich, in the 63rd year of her age, Harriett, widow of Mr J. HARVEY, of Oulton
On the 16th October, of consumption, aged 18 years, Arthur Edward, second son of the late Mr John SADD, tailor, Bungay.
In addition to the above: -
NORWICH AND NORFOLK Provident Building & Land Society, Established 1852. President---H. S. PATTESON, Esq.
Subscriptions received and Members enrolled at the residence of the Agent, Manor-house Lane, Beccles, every Tuesday, from
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 30 October 1866 Page 4, column 5
On the 23rd October, at 202, Renfrew-street, Glasgow, by the Rev John ISDALE, Matthew PETTIGREW, jun., Esq., of
London, to Isabella Howie, eldest daughter of William GREIG, Esq. (No cards.)
Via San Paolo, Florence, to Mary, daughter of John KERRICH, Esq., Geldeston Hall.
DEATHS
pace.
On the 15th October, of bronchitis, Mary Ann, wife of Mr Thomas PAIN, 3, Marine Terrace, Lowestoft, aged 70.
On the 21st October, at Harleston, deeply regretted, aged 45, William Leedes FOX, Esq., solicitor.
On the 28th October, at Beccles, George THORNTON, second son of Richard THORNTON, Esq., Beccles, and late brewer of
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 6 November 1866 Page 4, column 4
MARRIAGES
Richard, third son of the late Rev A. J. SUCKLING, of Barsham and Woodton Hall, in the county of Norfolk, to Emma,
widow of the late William HOWARD, Esq., of Lucknow.
eldest daughter of Mr John TAYLOR, of Bungay.
son of the late William WALKER, Esq., of Loudham Hall, Wickham Market, in this county, to Susie Elizabeth, daughter of
DEATHS
On the 28th October, at Southwold, Mr James WOODARD, landlord of the Victoria Inn, in his 67th year.
On the 1st November, Sarah, wife of Mr Samuel FISHER, St Lawrence, near Bungay, aged 46 years.
On the 3rd November, at Beccles, John WRIGHT, Newgate-street, in the 77th year of his age.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 13 November 1866 Page 4, column 5
On the 11th November, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, John Edward MAYHEW, to Esther
THURLING, both of Beccles.
On the 30th October, at Dublin, of paralysis, Mrs Eliza LAST, the second daughter of the late George CROWE, auctioneer,
Beccles, aged 52 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 20 November 1866 Page 4, column 5
DEATHS
On the 16th November, at S. [sic] Mary's Beccles, Cecil Altham, infant son of the Rev A. O. HARTLEY, aged 8 weeks.
On the 19th November, Ann, the widow of Henry WINTER, Beccles, tea merchant, aged 77.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 20 November 1866 Page 4, column 3
PETTY SESSIONS
Thursday.---Before Major MARGITSON (Chairman), Richard MANN, Esq., and R.D. FRENCH, Esq. William
PLUMMER, his servant, by striking her on the head. Mr KENT, of Beccles, appeared for the defendant. The complainant,
sworn, said that whilst she was engaged in clearing the tea-table in the market room on the day in question, the defendant came
she went down.She then took up some of the things to carry down, but the defendant would not permit her to do so; and on her
saying it was better to go downstairs full handed than empty, he boxed her ears very violently, and when she went downstairs
master, on coming into the room, saw her and Mr TOOKE doing anything improper or immoral. Mr Peter TOOKE and she
She should have finished clearing away the tea things, but had to wait for Mr TOOKE's reckoning. When her master slapped
but afterwards she told him he should not knock her about as he did his wife. The defendant said that on going to his Market
she appeared to be taking more liberties with him than he with her. He ( the defendant) ordered her to leave the room and go
downstairs, but she would not do so without taking some of the things down with her, and as he would not allow her to do so,
and he, in the heat of the moment, boxed her ear. The complainant denied that she was intoxicated, and also denied having
thrown the loaf at defendant, or accused him of ill-treating his wife, until he had struck her. The Chairman said that although
acted illegally, the bench convicted him of the charge, and adjudged him to pay a fine of 1 Shilling, with 7 Shillings and 6
Pence costs. The defendant paid the fine and costs.
DEATHS
On the 11th November, at 33, New Park Road, Stockwell, in her 74th year, Maria, widow of William JONES, Esq., for many
On the 17th November, aged 83, Mr Walter D. PETTINGILL, many years an auctioneer at Great Yarmouth.
On the 18th November, very suddenly, in her 59th year, Mrs RAVEN, wife of the Rev John RAVEN, pastor of the Nicholal-
On the 24th November, at Beccles, Mr David PAIN, aged 84 years.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 4 December 1866 Page 4, column 6
On Tuesday, 27th November, at St Mary's Parsonage, Bungay, the wife of the Rev G.F. MATTHEWS, incumbent of St
MARRIAGE
HERVEY, assisted by the Rev Lord Charles HERVEY, uncles of the bride, the Right Hon. [sic] the Earl of Clancarty, to Lady
DEATHS
On the 21st November, at Beccles, of inflammation of the lungs, William Alfred, only son of Mr W.H. TAYLER [sic], New
On the 27th November, at Beccles, in his 46th year, Frederick, youngest son of the late Mr Thomas DRAKE, of Earsham.
On the 26th November, at Lowestoft, Sarah Chaston GOWING, the oldest [sic] daughter of Mr J. W. GOWING, of that place,
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 11 December 1866 Page 4, column 5
BIRTH
daughter.
MARRIAGES
Maria, second daughter of Mr Robt. [sic] SPICER, auctioneer and valuer, Wells, Norfolk.
On the 4th November, at St Michael's Church, Beccles,by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Mr Robert LEECH, farmer,
In addition to the above: -
JOSEPH WILLIAM ROBINS Butcher, Beccles, Returns his sincere thanks to his Friends and the Inhabitants of Beccles in
general for the patronage he has received during the past two years, and begs to inform them he has purchased the Business for
Every article supplied will be of the very best quality, and at the lowest prices. Killing done in all its branches. Beccles, 10th
December, 1866.
MARRIAGES
On the 4th December, at Saddington, near Market Harborough, Mr Frank GARRETT, of Leiston Works, to Mary Ann, only
On the 6th December, at St Margaret's Ilketshall, by the Rev G.L. ALLSOPP, Benjamin, only son of Mr Benjamin PIPE, of
South Cove, to Ellen, third daughter of Mr John WRIGHT, of the above place.
At Catton Grove, Norwich, Charles GARNHAM, youngest son of Mr John GARNHAM, Beccles, aged 37 years.
of Lowestoft, in her 48th year.
Burgh, Suffolk, aged 53.
On the 10th December, at Beccles, in the 62nd year of her age, Mary Ann BARBER, daughter of the late Mr Robert BARBER,
carpenter.
On the 14th December, at Beccles, Arthur Charles, only son of Amos KIRBY, labourer.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 25 December 1866 Page 4, column 4
At the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, James GODFREY, to Esther BAKER, both of Mettingham.
DEATHS
On the 14th December, at Wenhaston, at the residence of her brother, Sarah Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Mr John
TURNER, of Sibton, in her 23rd year.
last surviving child of the late William DEVEREUX, of St George's, Colegate, Norwich.
January 1867 Beccles & Bungay Weekly News
MARRIAGES
On the 24th December, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, Mr Robert PORTER, to Miss Elizabeth
On the 25th December, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Mr Isaac VERTIGEN, jun.,
On the 25th December, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, Mr Elijah SNOWLING, to Miss Sarah Ann
On the 25th December, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, Mr Benjamin James SUTTON, to Miss
On the 25th December, at the parish church, Beccles, William Richard HOWARD, to Elizabeth TYE, both of Beccles.
On the 26th December, at Wangford Church, by the Rev J.R. CROWFOOT, Mr Joseph MANTRIPP, of Swaffham, Norfolk, to
On the 31st December, at the parish church, Beccles, by the rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Edward SAMPSON, to Elizabeth
Ann OXBOROUGH, both of Beccles.
BARBER, both of Beccles.
DEATHS
registrar, etc.
On the 23rd December, at Bungay, in his 72nd year, Mr Robert ROWE, for many years cabinet maker in that town.
On the 26th December, in her 25th year, Ellen Sophia Nelson, the only daughter of John PRENTICE, Esq., surgeon,
Lowestoft.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 8 January 1867 Page 4, column 4
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ....Died at Norwich, on the 10th December last, John MANN, for many years Color-
beginning of that struggle to the end of it. He had a medal with five clasps, for the following battles: - Nives, Nivelle, Vittoria,
Barossa, St Sebastian, and several minor affairs. He subsequently served in the East Indies, in the Mahratta War, Rangoon,
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 15 January 1867 Page 4, column 4
DEATHS
On the 7th January, at Beccles, Frank, infant son of Mr John SEAGO, bricklayer, aged 11 months.
On the 8th January, at Beccles, Mr Isaac PIPER, tailor, aged 64.
In addition to the above: -
In addition to the above: -
SOUTHWOLD Fatal Accident..---On Saturday last [12 January] several families of our fishermen were thrown into great grief
HURR, aged 28, William and Henry BARBER, 14 and 17; and Samuel WATSON, 22, who alone lived to tell the sad tale,
hearted Captain, C. WAIN, who after restoring him from his exhaustion sent him ashore with a dry suit. WATSON supported
of which are infant twins. Our esteemed incumbent and other friends have promoted a subscription for the family, which has
been liberally responded to.
DEATHS
On the 19th January, at Beccles, aged 7 months, Charlotte Elmar, infant daughter of Mr Edward SEXTON, brewer, Catton,
On the 20th January, at the residence of her son, Mr W.H. TAYLER, New Market-place, Beccles, Mary Ann, relict of the late
Mr James Alfred TAYLER, of Warminster, Wilts, aged 70 years.
In addition to the above: -
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 22 January 1867 Page 4, column 4
Benjamin BLAKE, Sprowston, was entered during his absence, by two men with the aid of skeleton keys, and every room
ransacked. It fortunately happened that between ten and eleven Mr BLAKE's son who was going home with his sweetheart,
knocked up a neighbour and requested the young woman to call another neighbour to fetch the policeman. The officer
(SPALDING), who was in immediate attendance, at once entered the house, and found two old thieves named William
removed the prisoners to the lock-up, SPALDING returned to Sprowston, searched the house of BLAKE for housebreaking
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 29 January 1867 Page 4, column 5
On the 18th January, at Worcester Park, Surrey, S.W., Mr Charles CHALKER, late of Raveningham, Norfolk, in his 83rd year.
machine maker, of the above parish.
On the 22nd January, at Beccles, aged 56 years, Mr Thomas PAIN, son of the late Mr David PAIN.
On the 26th January, at Beccles, aged 44 years, Mr Thomas GOLDSMITH, bricklayer.
In addition to the above: -
COUNTY COURT Held at the Town Hall, on Saturday, January 26th, before John WORLLEDGE, Esq., Judge. This was a
special day appointed by the judge for the last examination of George COOKE, a bankrupt, and also for the said bankrupt to
of October, 1866, in which he described himself, as late of Thurlton, in the county of Norfolk, blacksmith, and now of St
Augustine's Gates, in the city of Norwich, in no business or employment, and was duly adjudicated a bankrupt on such petition
bankrupt to pass his last examination and to make application for his discharge, when owing to a heavy cause list, and as it was
understood the bankrupt would be opposed by some of his creditors, the judge appointed this a special court for the purpose of
day. The opposing creditors were Charles BECK, Joseph GRICE, and William SPORE (bankrupt's late landlord), of Thurlton,
and Charlotte LEMAN, of Norton Subcourse, widow. Mr C. DIVER supported the bankrupt, and Mr COSTERTON appeared
of the creditors, from which it appeared--that the bankrupt commenced business as a blacksmith about six years ago; that he
took the business of William SPORE, of Thurlton, having previously been in his employ about seven years, during which
him at 60 Pounds, and as he was going to have the business he agreed to pay that sum. It was to have been paid by instalments
of 10 Pounds per year. He paid three instalments amounting to 30 Pounds, and the fourth year he paid 3 Pounds, making
bankrupt had been able to meet his engagements, but after that date he failed to do so, owing to the increased expenses of his
family and the insufficiency of his earnings. He had always paid his rent till last year, when, as he was unable to do so, and was
fortnight before Michaelmas last, taking with him, to Norwich (his present residence), all his household furniture and most of
his tools and stock-in-trade, and leaving only a few fixtures on the premises at Thurlton. It further appeared that the bankrupt
Pounds borrowed money. He had never possessed much furniture, and what he had was worth very little, most of it being
Pounds, and he also sold a grindstone and sundry tools of his trade, for which he obtained altogether 4 Pounds 19 Shillings 10
collected and the sum realised by the sale of his furniture, tools, etc he paid for the removal of his family and goods from
the remainder of the money he had spent for the maintenance of himself and family, as he had been out of employment from a
fortnight before Michaelmas last to the date of filing his petition. The bankrupt had in his possession, at the date of his
Shillings, when the bankrupt, thinking they were worth more than that to him, procured a friend to purchase them. This sum
and a few small debts collected by the official assignee represented the sum total of the bankrupt's assets, and amounted to
petition. He first found that out when Mr MULLENGER of Beccles, Ironmonger, put him into court in April, 1865. In 1866
Mrs Charlotte LEMAN refused to give him credit any longer, when (although he knew he was hopelessly insolvent) he told her
pay her. At the time he promised her, he could not see exactly how he should do so. He had made similar promises to Mr
BECK, (another of his creditors) but it did not appear that he afterwards obtained goods of him. If he had not received notice to
spent a considerable sum of money in public houses, but stated that Mr SPORE (who is now an innkeeper), had received the
greater part of it. Charles BECK, William SPORE, and Charlotte LEMAN, three of the opposing creditors were sworn and
the court on behalf of the creditors, and submitted to His Honour that the Bankrupt had been guilty of a misdemeanour within
the meaning of the 221 sec. of the B.A. [Bankruptcy Act?] 1861. The bankrupt was here subjected to a further examination, but
the evidence stated with regard to the bankrupt's removal from his late residence at Thurlton, that having received notice to
he could not take that into account against him. With respect to the debts due from the bankrupt, his Honor [sic] stated that if
Judge) would have granted his order of discharge at once, but in this matter he had done wrong. However, he was not satisfied
suspicion of fraud was not sufficient ground to justify a commissioner in bankruptcy in directing a prosecution for that offence.
In the present case there was certainly nothing to justify that course. By the 3rd clause of the 159 sec., he had the power under
imprisoned for any period of time not exceeding one year from the date of such sentence. His Honor [sic]stated he was of the
opinion the bankrupt could not have had, a the time he contracted a certain debt, proved under the bankruptcy of Mrs Charlotte
therefore, considered it a public duty to punish him for that offence. He thought, however, that it was not necessary to be
severe in this instance, and he, therefore, adjudged that the said George COOKE, for his offence, should be imprisoned in the
circumstances to act with honesty and integrity.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 5 February 1867 Page 4, column 5
On the 29th January, at St Mary's Church, Bury St Edmund's, by the Rev Henry Keyworth CREED, B.A., rector of Chedburgh,
brother of the bride, assisted by the Rev Wm [sic] Hale ANDREWS, M.A., rector of Carlton Colville, in this county, and of
Halesworth, to Georgiana, third daughter of the late Henry CREED, rector of Mellis.
On the 30th January, at the Congregational Meeting House, Lowestoft, by the Rev F. GOODALL, Mr James NASH, of
DEATHS
On the 25th January, at Wrentham, Sarah WOODTHORPE, eldest daughter of Thomas WOODTHORPE, Esq., formerly of
On the 26th January, at Southwold, after along and painful affliction, borne with Christian fortitude, Catherine, aged 79, the
beloved wife of Mr J. SAWYER.
Beccles & Bungay Weekly News 12 February 1867 Page 4, column 6
DEATH
In addition to the above: -
WALTER HOWLETT'S QUADRILLE BAND This Band, which had the honour of performing before the Prince and Princess
season and, in soliciting again the kind patronage of the Nobility and Gentry of Norfolk and the surrounding Counties, Walter
has selected for his next season's repertoire all of the most favourite compositions of the leading English, French, and German
Masters, such as are performed at Her Majesty's State Balls and the Nobility's Assemblies; and in thus suing his best
Dance Music, Songs, etc in Stock. A Splendid Stock of First-Class Pianofortes & Harmoniums on Sale or Hire. Archery, Fetes,
Flower Shows, Picnics, Regattas, Bazaars, Concerts, etc attended with Brass or Orchestral Bands. Terms and particulars to be
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DEATHS
On the 11th February, at his residence, Long Croft, Tring, John Burnham SAFFORD, Esq., youngest son of the late Samuel
SAFFORD, Esq., of Mettingham Castle, Suffolk.
On the 13th February, at Beccles, Henry, son of William BALLS, labourer, aged 3 years.
On the 15th February, at the house of her brother, Shipley KESTEVEN, Stroud Green, Hornsey, Caroline, the wife of the Rev
On the 16th February, at Beccles, Mr Robert HOLMES, aged 68 years, many years gardener at Raveningham Hall.
In addition to the above: -
TOFT MONKS A Sad And Fatal Accident occurred to Robert ALDRED, a young man about 19 years of age, in the service of
for seed, and when returning and passing through the hamlet of Hulver, it is supposed he made an attempt to gain the shaft of
Inn, where an inquest was held on Thursday, before B.L. GROSS, Esq., county coroner, and the jury returned a verdict of
who knew him.
And also: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS An extraordinary occurrence has happened at Norwich in the death of Capt. LEYTON, a
retired naval officer, whose body was discovered at his residence, Unthank's -road [sic], on Thursday morning, after lying dead
Although the captain had been missed, suspicion was not excited until Thursday morning, when a gentleman residing on
Unthank's-road waited upon the magistrates, and upon the information which he gave them the police were instructed to search
having thus obtained an entry, he made his way upstairs, and found the deceased lying in his bedroom. From the appearance of
the body, there can be no doubt that several weeks have elapsed since the deceased's death, and this opinion is strengthened by
deceased, some months since, while walking in St Gile's, Norwich, caught his foot in a lady's crinoline, and being thrown
down sustained an internal rupture. Securities for money to a large amount were found in the house of the deceased, who,
MARRIAGES
On the 12th February, at Great Waltham, Essex, the Lord Bishop of Brisbane, to Laura Louisa, second daughter of John Joliffe
On the 19th February, at Worlingham, by the Rev Charles John MARTYN [sic], of St Luke's, Cheltenham, Roger
KERRISON, Esq., eldest son of Roger Allday KERRISON, Esq., of Birkfield Lodge, Ipswich, to Florence Lucy, third
On the 20th February, at Beccles, by the uncle of the bride (the Rev Richard JONES), assisted by the Rev J. Talbot
JOHNSTON, William WATKINS, St Cuthbert's Lodge, Lincoln, to Kate Devereux, eldest daughter of W.W. GARNHAM,
On the 20th February, at St Mary's Church, Bungay, by the Rev G.F. MATTHEWS, incumbent, Mr F. W. PHILLIS, of
London, to Ellen Lucy, elder daughter of Mr Thomas SMITH, of Bungay, merchant.
James REYNOLDS, of that place, to Mr Thomas Wright COLSON, of Walsham-le-Williows.
On the 9th February, at Kirby Cane, Norfolk, in his 75th year, Mr John DOE.
year of his age.
BULLOCK, gardener.
On the 25th February, at Beccles, Mrs Caroline TAYLOR, aged 31 years.
In addition to the above: -
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Hewitt & Co's fleet on January 3rd, has not been heard of since the gale of the 16th January. One of her cabin drawers, picked
up at sea and brought in this week, leaves little doubt as to her fate. Her crew of six hands were S. COOPER, master, and
BROWN, Fritton. Three were married men.
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On the 28th February, at St Mary's Church, Bury St Edmund's, by the Rev Sir Charles CLARKE, Bart., assisted by the Rev
John RICHARDSON, incumbent, Henry Robert Taylor ALEXANDER, Esq., of Cork Street, London, to Frederica Charlotte,
DEATHS
On the 24th February, after a short but severe affliction, Henrietta, wife of Mr ALGER, baker, Bungay, aged 44 years.
On the 26th February, at Earsham, near Bungay, after along affliction, Mr William SMITH, colt breaker.
On the 28th February, Mr John BARWOOD, carter, in the 81st year of his age.
On the 3rd March, at Beccles, in her 44th year, Ellen Harriet, wife of Mr Robert JARMAN.
town.
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MARRIAGE
On the 4th March, at Stowmarket Church, by the Rev C. HILL, Harry, only son of the late Mr William WARREN, of Beccles,
DEATH On the 2nd March, at Great Yarmouth, aged 72 years, William H. BESSEY, Esq., J.P., and ship merchant, of that
port.
MARRIAGES
On the 9th March, at St Peter's Church, De Beauvoir Square, London, by the Rev W. FINCH, M.A., George S. SEABROOK,
Suffolk, to Bessie, youngest daughter of John CORNABY, Ditchingham.
On the 10th March, at Bungay Holy Trinity, by the Rev F. BARKWAY, James, Second son of Mr Edward BUXTON, to
DEATHS
On the 10th March, at Beccles, aged 47 years, Elizabeth, widow of Mr Henry ALECOCK, whitesmith.
Suffolk.
On the 13th March, at Halesworth, Agnes LONDON, aged 58 years, sister of John F. LONDON.
On the 17th March, at Beccles, aged 10 years, Clara Ruth, daughter of Mr Joseph PRATT, tailor.
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On the 12th March, at Norwich, Joseph John Larter EMMS, late of Lowestoft, to Emma, youngest daughter of Mr Robert
TYRREL, builder, Pakefield.
of Hedenham.
DEATHS
Cawnpore Division, Bengal Presidency, and son of the late John Hours DARBY, Esq., of Lowestoft.
On the 14th March, at Hove, Brighton, Emma Grace, wife of John BAKER, Esq., and daughter of the late T. GIRDLESTONE,
On the 17th March, at Ditchingham, aged 78, Mr William CUDDON, merchant and maltster, deeply lamented by his family
On the 19th March, at his residence, Spall's Cottages, Flixton-road, Bungay, Mr Thos. [sic] RICHARDSON (late compositor
in the employ of Messrs Childs and Son), aged 29 years. His life was one of integrity, and his end was peace. He died regretted
On the 22nd March, Mr FROUD, sawyer, of Bungay, after a lingering illness, aged 66 years.
In addition to the above: -
SHOCKING MURDER IN NORWICH AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE A shocking murder, accompanied with an attempted
suicide, by an old man, on Friday morning, threw the city, and especially the neighbourhood of St Benedict's, into a state of
73; both natives of Norwich. They had been living till within the last month in Barwell's Court, St Stephen's, when they
removed to Fountain Yard, St Benedict's, where they occupied a room on the ground floor, which, although bearing some
every purpose. In one corner was a good French bedstead, well supplied with bedding, while the general appearance of the
place denoted tidiness and care. For many years the couple had lived together, it is said, on terms of the greatest affection, but
that his mind was weakening. The apparent cause of this treatment and of the culminating act we are recording, is the
impression that had forced itself upon the unhappy man that he and his wife would go to the workhouse. For this foreboding
their married daughter, Elizabeth HARDESTY, living on Grapes-hill, whose husband is in the employment of Mr HARDY,
neighbour named COOKE, who says that she noticed something strange and reserved in his manner. However, shortly
together, deceased keeping in bed. When the meal was finished the old man turned out the little girl, and she, alarmed, at once
the blade shutting), inasmuch as when an elder granddaughter, Laura came, she found the door locked, and her grandfather on
the bed in the act of cutting the throat of her grandmother with the razor bound in the manner described. Her shrieks brought
Hannah GOULDER. They found that blood was pouring from a ghastly wound the old man had inflicted in his own throat, and
that he was stretching from the bed to lay the razor on the window-sill. This scene was also witnessed by Mrs HARDESTY
more of the nature of a "dig" or thrust than a cut. On addressing WINTER as to what he had done, Mrs GOULDER was told by
him, as well as he could articulate, "Go to ---." Subsequently, however, he expressed his gladness for what he had done,
BAILEY was soon at the house. Detective GARROD, of the county constabulary, and police constable BULLARD were also
speedily in attendance, and, with other members of the city constabulary, rendered what service they could. The bed was found
Mr BAILEY dressed the wound, and a stretcher was obtained on which the man was conveyed from beside the body of his
wife to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. Although it is doubtful whether he will recover, he is likely to live two or three
DEATHS
On the 26th February, aged 3 years and 6 months, Florence Augusta, second daughter of Mr James Henry PIPER, second
On the 28th February, at Beccles, Edward, son of Robert DAVEY, lime-burner, aged 9 months.
On the 29th February, at Beccles, William, son of George WARD, labourer, aged 6 months.
DEATHS
On the 22nd March, at Loddon, in her 89th year, Mary, relict of Joseph DRAPER, formerly of Belton, Suffolk.
Yarmouth, in her 63rd year.
On the 24th March, aged 29, Anna, the beloved wife of Mr Thomas HASTINGS, Kirtley Road, Lowestoft.
On the 27th March, suddenly, aged 46, Frances Ann, relict of the late Mr William HAMMERSLEY, fish merchant, Lowestoft.
of Beccles), in his 42nd year.
On the 2nd April, at Beccles, James, son of George SPALDING, labourer, aged 12 years; also on the 3rd April, Mary Ann,
On the 5th April, after along affliction, Mr John TYE, shoemaker, Bungay, for many years beadle at St Mary's Church.
In addition to the above: -
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THE AGRICULTURAL GANG SYSTEM An important blue book has just been published, being the sixth report of the
revelations. Its burden is the sufferings and degradation of children employed in agriculture in some of the Eastern Counties.
We like not the word "gang;" it suggests convict life, and reminds one of the prison. But we must take the fact as it is, and the
Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Nottinghamshire. The whole system is but a development of that
monster evil, the insufficiency of house accommodation for the labouring poor. It seems that in many of these counties there
number that may be brought into any district, according to the exigencies of agricultural employment. The result is that a
person calling himself a gang-master hires a number of children and young persons, takes them into any place where their
of their earnings. In the early morning he collects his gang and takes them to their labour; and many of the poor children have
to walk four or five miles to their work. It is given in evidence, for instance, by one woman, that her little girl, of six years of
received 4 Pence. "She was that tired," plaintively said the mother, "that her sisters had to carry her the best part of the way
of very good character. The report shows us indeed that they are generally indolent and intemperate; they carry sticks, and thus
necessarily a hard taskmaster; and his complete control over the girls under him has the worst possible results. We might easily
and to the advanced age in which we live. But what we have stated is enough to show that its entire system is bad. We cannot
wholly blame the gang-master; the farmers who in any way encourage the system are also to blame. These farmers, we learn,
many cases, to counteract it. But such a system as this, which supports many of the evils of the negro slave system, cannot be
necessary. The Commissioners, who have inquired into the whole system, do not conclude their report without pointing out
certificate from three householders, two of whom must be guardians of the poor; that no boy under eight, and no girl under
twelve, should be allowed to work in a gang, or be allowed to work elsewhere for more than eight hours a day; and
unfair treatment. We trust that the attention of Parliament may be speedily directed to the whole subject. We have derived the
greatest benefits from the regulations as to the employment of children in factories. The children and the poor of our fields and
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MARRIAGES
M.D., fourth son of Mr Thomas OWLES, Bungay, to Anna, youngest daughter of James HOWELL, Esq., Grove Park,
Liverpool.
ARNOLD, of Luton, to Elizabeth STRATTON, youngest daughter of Mr William STRATTON, of Brighton.
DEATHS
beloved wife of Mr Henry GAYFER, and eldest daughter of the late Mr John BIRD, baker, Beccles.
On the 9th April, at Beccles, Mary Sarah, the beloved wife of W.J. CROWFOOT, Esq., M.D., aged 33 years.
In addition to the above: -
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to Single Female Domestic Servants of good character, on payment of 10 Shillings each; and to Agricultural Labourers and
their Wives under forty years of age, having, if any, not more than two children under seven, or three under ten years of age,
Married Couples belonging to other classes of Labourers can be occasionally provided with assisted Passages. Full particulars
Market place, Beccles. By order of the Board, Richard B. COOPER, Assistant Secretary. Government Emigration Service, 8,
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On the 13th April, at Lincoln, Mr George FOSTER, late of the Norfolk Hotel, Norwich, aged 80.
On the 14th April, Theophila Ruth, child of William WORSHIP, Esq., Great Yarmouth.
On the 12th April, aged 73 years, Jemima, the beloved wife of Mr Sidney SMITH, veterinary surgeon, of Halesworth.
On the 16th April, in her 39th year, Sarah Jane, the beloved wife of Mr E.R. EDWARDS, of Camberwell, and youngest
On the 18th April, at Flixton-road, Bungay, aged 23 years, Eliza Colman, the beloved daughter of George and Harriet
CATCHPOLE.
On the 20th April, at Beccles, Anna Grace, youngest child of Mr Robert JARMAN, aged 2 years and 9 months.
On the 22nd April, at Beccles, aged 86 years, Mr Isaac PIPER, late carrier between this town and Yarmouth, for nearly 30
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MARRIAGES
Emily, only daughter of Mr Thomas HUDSON.
On the 11th April, at Rochdale, George Wotton, fourth son of W. DAVIE, Esq., Great Yarmouth, to Elizabeth Sutherland,
On the 23rd April, at Aldeburgh, Suffolk, Henry FAWCETT, Esq., M.P., of 42, Bessborough- gardens, S.W., Fellow of Trinity
Aldeburgh.
On the 22nd April, Isabella, the beloved wife of Thomas Fowler STEWARD, Esq., of Great Yarmouth, and daughter of the
On the 25th April, at Lowestoft, in the 25th year of his age, Richard PONT, clerk in Messrs Gurneys and Co's bank, and late of
Beccles.
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MARRIAGES
Conyngham Hall, Yorkshire, to Esther Harriet, second daughter of the Rev E. HOLLAND, of Hyde Park Gardens, and of
Benhall Lodge, Suffolk.
of Mr STEARN, of Woodton.
DEATHS
On the 29th April, at Ditchingham, after a few days' illness, deeply lamented by her family, Maria, the beloved wife of Richard
MANN, Esq., aged 59.
On the 2nd May, at Beccles, Rosa, daughter of the late William LEIGHTON, gardener, aged 14 years.
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ....Mr Joel FOX, furrier, of Norwich, has just sent to the Paris Exhibition a pair of very
handsome ladies' muffs. One of these, and by far the most attractive, is made of the skin of a golden pheasant (with the head of
with it, is of the skin of a most beautifully marked British pheasant, on seal-skin, with dark brown silk lining, cords and tassels.
Mr FOX has displayed great taste and skill in the production of these very beautiful muffs.
MARRIAGES
On the 4th May, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, Mr Henry DEAN, to Miss Elizabeth Ann
On the 7th May, at Ditchingham church, Mr David TODD, marine store dealer, to Miss Maria LEGGETT, both of
Ditchingham.
place.
On the 4th May, at his residence, Great Ormesby, near Yarmouth, William Manning FELLOWES, Esq., aged 69.
On the 5th May, at Ellingham, at the residence of her son-in-law, aged 77 years, Mrs Jane SMITH, relict of the late Mr James
On the 6th May, at Grosvenor Place, the Hon. Lady MIDDLETON, widow of the late Sir William MIDDLETON, Bart., of
Shrubland Park, Suffolk.
member of the old company of ringers, at Wangford.
On the 9th May, at Beccles, William, aged 7 years, of scarlet fever, third beloved son of Mr J. GOBBETT, Superintendent of
In addition to the above: -
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himself in the capture of a slaver on the coast of Africa, and was severely wounded, has been appointed to the Dauntless screw
frigate, 21 guns, and Inspecting Commander of the Coast Guard at Bridsleytown and extending thence to Great Yarmouth.
MARRIAGE
On the 15th May,at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Mr James EDWARDS, miller, of Beccles,
DEATHS
On the 8th May, at Great Yarmouth, aged 76, Lieut. John William SIMPSON, R.M. [sic], of North Walsham. He was one of
On the 13th May, at Lowestoft, aged 67, deservedly respected, Mr James BIRD, gardener, leaving a wife and family.
LACON, Bart., of Ormesby, Norfolk, aged 56.
draper, Great Yarmouth, aged 70 years.
On the 18th May, at Bungay, Mr John NEWSTEAD, aged 65 years.
On the 19th May, very suddenly, John, only son of the late Mr HOGG, brewer, Earsham.
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C.F. PARKER New Market Place, Beccles, Has just returned from London with a very choice selection of Bonnets, Hats,
Newest Designs. Also a Cheap Lot of Fancy Dresses, Silks, Sunshades, Prints etc Before you make your Summer Purchases
call and inspect the immense Stock at C.F. PARKER's. The Show Rooms are now ready with all the Newest Novelties for the
And also: -
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in the School-rooms on Tuesday last, and took tea together. After opening the proceedings with singing and prayer. The Rev
John FLOWER, president of the school, who was in the chair, said the main feature of the present meeting was the recognising
Mr WARD's connection with the school had been unusually long - it had lasted fifty years, and what years these had been!
What a change had come over the people of this country during that time! Whole classes of people could now read whose
whereas fifty years ago the duty of a teacher was to instruct in the art of reading - now he had far higher aims. The duty
demanded higher requisites in a teacher, and involved increasing responsibility. The disinterested kindness shewn [sic] towards
that when she first heard the Rev Norman M'CLEOD pray in an earnest manner for the Royal Children she "felt a lump rise in
her throat;" all parents in this respect are alike - "one touch of nature makes the whole world kin." .....The Rev J. FLOWER,
pleasure. He spoke of the diligence with which Mr WARD had fulfilled his duties, and of the simplicity of purpose which he
had shewn [sic], never employing his official superiority to gratify the love of power, or even to appear to assert pre-eminence
inscription: -"presented to Mr Robert WARD by the teachers of the Independent Sunday-school, Beccles, on his retiring from
the office of Superintendent, after a connection with the school of upwards of fifty years. May 14th, 1867."
MARRIAGES
assisted by the Rev G. F. MATTHEWS, incumbent of St Mary's, Bungay, the Rev W. P. GOODE, rector of Earsham, to
On the 17th May, at Denton Church, by the Ven. Archdeacon BOUVERIE, Mr W.B. MIDDLETON, to Emma, fourth
DEATHS
On the 13th May, unfortunate;y drowned off the island of Moen (Denmark), aged 27 years, deeply regretted, Thomas
On the 15th May, Elizabeth Mayhew, beloved wife of Mr George ROLLINSON, of the Kiln Farm, Rede, in this county, eldest
daughter of the late Mr John STEEL, of Bury.
On the 20th May, at Aldeby, highly respected, aged 83, William WEEVERS [sic], for forty-four years farmer of that parish,
On the 22nd May, at Lowestoft, aged 71, Elizabeth, relict of the late Mr Charles TILMOUTH, merchant, beloved and
On 24th May, at Beccles, Mr John EASTER, gun maker, aged 43 years, son of the late Mr Edward EASTER, of Hales,
Norfolk.
Bungay Weekly News.
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On the 23rd May, at St Michael's-in-the-Hamlet, Liverpool, by the Rev D. BYCROFT, Mr Henry WHITE, of Aldeby, to Mary
Catherine, fourth daughter of the late Mr John ROWLAND, of Toxteth Park, Liverpool.
On the 26th May, suddenly, after a long and painful illness, in her 67th year, Eliza, the wife of William DELF, Esq., of
On the 27th May, at Loddon, Mary, relict of the late William BURTON, miller, in her 90th year.
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Effected With The Royal Farmers' Company, 3, Norfolk Street, Strand, London, W.C., At Moderate Rates. Seeds and Glass are
also insured. Fire Insurances at rates as low as other well established offices. Life Assurances of any description at equitable
may be had at the Chief Office, or of the Agents. John REDDISH, Secretary and Actuary. Agents : - Beccles - Mr E. BUCK,
Merchant. Ipswich - Mr Wm. STEDMAN, Fonnereau-road; Mr E. CURTIS, Queen-street; and Mr R.N.S. GREEN, 8, Adelphi-
Botesdale - Mr W. GROSS, solicitor. Brandon - Mr F. ROLFE, postmaster. Bungay - Mr T. SMITH, Merchant. Clare - Mr J.
FENNER, veterinary surgeon. Eye - Mr C.F. COSTERTON. Framlingham - Mr Henry GOOCH, Crown Bank. Gorleston - Mr
RAYNBIRD, farmer. Ixworth - Mr Charles WISEMAN, draper. Lavenham - Mr W.T. WOLTON, of Badfield St Clare.
Laxfield - Mr H.B. SCACE, grocer. Mendlesham - Mr Robert GROOM, farmer. Mildenhall - Mr W. SECKER, bookseller etc.
KNIGHTS, grocer etc. Nayland - Mr John MUNNINGS. Needham Market - Mr John HAYWARD, solicitor. Newmarket - Mr
Robert HULL, watchmaker. Saxmundham - Mr George ADAMSON, Crown Bank. Southwold - Mr Rayner RUNNACLES,
Willows - Mr Jno [sic] NASH, grocer and draper. Woodbridge - Mr H. EDWARDS, merchant. Wolverstone - Mr A.
PACKARD. Yoxford - Mr C.P. JONAS, schoolmaster. Harleston - Mr H. HUDSON. Additional Agents wanted. Application
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MARRIAGES
both of Beccles.
On the 9th June, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Frederick CURTIS, labourer, to Mary Ann
DEATHS
On the 3rd June, W. H. RANKING, Esq., M.D., late of Norwich, aged 53.
On the 5th June, at Ditchingham, in his 21st year, William Channing, third son of Mr Edward TIBNAM.
On the 5th June, in her 74th year, deeply lamented, Maria, the beloved wife of Mr A. PILCH, Corton, near Lowestoft.
MARRIAGES
to Lettice Jane, eldest daughter of William IRWIN, Esq., of Norwood, Surrey.
On the 6th June, at Belton, Joseph TOMLINSON, Esq., Great Yarmouth, to Helen, third daughter of J. LARKMAN, Esq., of
On the 9th June, at Southwold, by the Rev S. WESTTHORP, Robert P. CRITTEN, to Catherine Louisa, youngest daughter of
the late John LOWSEY, Trinity Pilot, both of Southwold.
waterman, to Anna Maria BROWN, both of Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 9th June, at Church Street, Stoke Newington, aged 30, much respected Mr Benjamin KENT, younger son of Mr John
KENT, of Colchester.
On the 11th June, at Beccles, in the 93rd year of his age, Mr Samuel LAST, formerly of Thorpe Hall, next Haddiscoe, in the
county of Norfolk.
William MEEN, of Beccles, after a short illness, in her 74th year. She was a kind and affectionate mother, and her loss is much
lamented by the family.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 18 June 1867 Page 5, column 2
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ....Choral Wedding.---On Monday last [10 June], there was a numerous assemblage at Diss
Mr W.H. HAYLOTT, Inland Revenue Officer, Diss. Hymns 212 and 213 were sung, and Psalms from the marriage service
STRIBLING, organist of Banham church, presided at the organ, and played Mendelsshon's "Wedding March" at the
And also: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ....Accidents and Sudden Deaths.---On Tuesday [11 June], an aged inmate of Aylsham
Union-house, named George DRURY was found suffocated in a pit contiguous to the house. He had been employed in hoeing
with his death on a farm near Aylsham, by an iron roll passing over him. He had been marking for turnips, and was removing
the iron roll, to which the marker was attached, when the horse started off, and he was thrown down and killed
field, when by some means not ascertained, he was killed by being crushed into the earth by the roller.---On Wednesday [12
June], William BRINDED, a boatman, aged forty years, and who resided at Thorpe, near Norwich, whilst engaged in cleaning
giddiness.---On the 10th June, a very old lady, named Susanna HAGGATE, aged seventy-one years, and who was employed as
a nurse in the house of Mr HILL, Thorpe (manager of Messrs. HARVEY & HUDSON's, Norwich Bank), was suddenly taken
hearty supper, and being taken ill during the night, died in the course of a few hours.
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On the 18th June, at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev J. SCULPHER, the Rev William HAMMOND, of
Yarmouth, to Miss Matilda KING, of Lowestoft.
Elizabeth BULLEN, both of Lowestoft.
On the 20th June, at St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe, Leeds, Mr Richard CLARKE, surgeon, of 13, Marlborough-crescent,
of Leeds.
DEATHS
On the 15th June, at Halesworth, in the 78th year of her age, Mrs CULLINGFORD, wife of Mr Titus CULLINGFORD, of the
above place.
On the 18th June, at Beccles, aged 19 years, Michael BISHOP, son of William BISHOP, labourer.
On the 23rd June, at Beccles, Sarah MILLS, last surviving daughter of the late Mr John MILLS, of Reydon, near Southwold,
In addition to the above: -
BECCLES Police.---On Monday, the 24th June, before the Mayor, William HINDES (13), Stephen OXBOROUGH (13), and
the garden of -- GOOCH, Beccles, farmer. The prisoners were all found guilty, and were each ordered to pay 2 Pence, the
paid the money, and the others were sent to Ipswich Gaol.
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On the 18th June, at Great Yarmouth, Mr Robert Cavins BARBER, draper, to Margaret, daughter of Mr Adam AUSTIN.
On the 18th June, Mr Henry BARKHAM, to Maria, eldest daughter of James ROBINSON, Diss.
Edmund CHENEY, farmer, Topcroft.
DEATHS
On the 21st June, at Southwold, Commander William Cress SIMMONS, R.N., aged 73. Deceased was for upwards of eight
years harbour master of the above place.
Suffolk, in the 78 [sic] year of his age.
On the 28th June, at Gillingham, the Rev John FARR, rector of that parish, aged 47 years.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 2 July 1867 Page 5, column 2
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS A Suffolk Onion Eater.---A somewhat remarkable character died a few days ago at
had never required medical assistance, until his first and last illness. His diet consisted chiefly of bread and onions; of the latter
winter he ate five pecks of raw onions. Although in very humble circumstances he was much respected by those who knew
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On the 2nd July, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Loddon, by the Rev Samuel H. WARDLEY, the Rev Joseph HALL, Wesleyan
Minister of that place, to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr William LAMB.
Lowestoft, to Lissie, youngest daughter of Mr George MARSHALL, of Flora Cottage, Wisbeach.
DEATHS
and 3 months, to the inexpressible grief of his sorrowing parents.
On the 4th July, at his residence, West Tower, Norwich Road, Ipswich, in his 62nd year, John KING, Esq., proprietor of the
On the 29th June, at Great Yarmouth, Laura, wife of Mr B. L. GROSS, solicitor, Ipswich.
On the 2nd July, at Beccles, in his 103rd year, Mr Robert STAMMERS, formerly of Ellough, labourer.
On the 6th July, at Beccles, Rachael, wife of Mr Thomas NICKER, butcher, aged 59 years.
In addition to the above: -
FIRST - CLASS PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS MASON & Co., 20, St Giles' Street, Norwich, and 28, Old Bond Street,
London. Every Branch of Photography; Miniatures in Oil and Water Colours. Family Pictures and Works of Art copied, and
Size 5 Shillings, Carte-de-Visite size 1 Shilling each. Portraits Of The Clergy In the Diocese of Norwich. Price 1 Shilling.
MASON & Co., Photographers Royal & Photographic Publishers, 20, St Giles' Street, Norwich, and 28, Old Bond Street,
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MARRIAGES
youngest daughter of W.H. KIRBY, Esq., civil engineer, Boston.
On the 8th July, Mr Ruben [sic] WHITE, of Islington, to Mary Ann, third daughter of Mr L. FOREMAN, of Bungay.
On the 3rd July, at Broome Rectory, aged 68, the Rev James William WENN.
On the 6th July, William DAY, Esq., forty years Clerk to the Magistrates of the city of Norwich, aged 69.
Inverness-shire, late of the Bombay Civil Service.
aged 81 years.
On the 12th July, after a short but severe affliction, the wife of Mr RACKHAM, of Bedingham Priory, deeply regretted by a
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MARRIAGES
NURSEY, of Bungay, carrier, to Ann, eldest daughter of Mr John CLARKE, baker.
On the 16th July, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANAM [sic], Mr Thomas Francis BURGESS, to Miss Emily
On the 17th July, at the Congregational Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev GOODALL, Mr John MAJOR, to Emily Frances
London SMITH, both of Gorleston, Suffolk.
On the 11th July, at Brundish, in her 89th year Susanna GEDNEY, widow of Mr James GEDNEY.
On the 12th July, after a short but severe affliction, the wife of Mr RACKHAM, of Bedingham Priory, deeply regretted by a
On the 19th July, at Beccles, John, son of Thomas CROWFOOT, maltster, aged 16 years.
On the 19th July, at Beccles, Mary, daughter of William EDWARDS, labourer, aged 10 months.
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YARMOUTH Two Men Drowned.---We regret to have to record the accidental drowning on Friday morning the 12th July, of
Gipsy Queen, belonging to Mr WARNER of Gorleston, and were sworn friends. They were continually larking with one
lying in the roads, some of the crew were ashore with the small boat and the rest were down below. Those below heard the
together as they fell into the sea, and being heavily clad, did not rise again to the surface. This is another terrible warning of the
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MARRIAGES
On the 24th July, at Aldeby Church, by the Rev E. BADELEY, Mr John S. LEMAN of Loddon, to Sarah Ann, youngest
daughter of Mr John BLOOMFIELD, of Aldeby.
On June 9th (Whit Sunday), at Peshawur, of typhoid fever, Charles Jebb ARNOLD, ensign in the 77th regiment, eldest son of
the Rev C.T. ARNOLD, of Rugby, aged 22.
In addition to the above: -
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SUTTLE, residing in Lower Orwell Street, in the parish of St Mary Key, Ipswich, had given birth to three children, two girls
and a boy. The Rev J. DUNINGHAM, incumbent of the parish, has taken a great interest in the case, and having brought it to
K.C.B., one of the keepers of her Majesty's privy purse, the sum of 3 Pounds, which has been handed to the poor woman, and
which we need scarcely say is a most acceptable gift.
BIRTH
On the 31st July, at Beccles, the wife of the Rev S.K. BLAND, of a daughter.
On the 3rd August, at Beccles, aged 57 years, Matilda, relict of the late Mr Stephen BARTRAM.
On the 28th July, the Rev Charles TUFNELL, vicar of Stourpaine, Dorsetshire, aged 44.
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EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ....Parish Chests.---By some mischance the Stowmarket parish boxes containing the records
restored, and were lost sight of until Tuesday week, when they were found to have been placed upon the waste piece of land in
Ipswich-street, and left exposed to the weather. It is stated that some of the parchments having been taken away, attention was
Hollingworth's History of Stowmarket that some of the documents were of great antiquarian value. Indeed, it was said by the
interested that the damage and loss are not so great as anticipated.
BIRTH
MARRIAGES
On the 1st August, at Gorleston, by the Rev T. ALLNUTT, Mr John LONDON to Miss Mary Bloom IVES, both of
On the 3rd August, at St Peter's, Eaton-square, Pimlico, by the Rev J. FULLER, Mr J. PARKER, of Belgrave-terrace, to
Isabella, only daughter of the late Captain BAXFIELD, of Lowestoft.
both of Lowestoft.
On the 6th August, at St Paul's, Onslow-square, the Rev A. MATCHETT, curate of Halesworth, to Susan Ellen, eldest
On the 7th August, at the Church of St Clement Danes, Strand, London, by the Rev F.G. LITTLECOTT, F. Marsham LARK,
only son of the late Alfred LARK, Gisleham, Suffolk, to Rachel, eldest daughter of William COUSINS, Chelmsford, Essex.
Recently, at Manchester, J. STEPHENSON, M.D., late a member of the Yarmouth Town Council, aged 36.
On the 5th August, at the residence of her son-in-law (Mr J. L. L. HUDSON), Bungay, aged 78, Mrs Maria BROWNE, relict
On the 7th August, at Lowestoft, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr Richard HOTT [corrected to HOLT in the next issue of the
paper], fish merchant, of that town, in her 85th year.
On the 11th August, at Beccles, Esther TOWNSEND, in her 70th year.
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aged 16, was unfortunately drowned at Tobago, West Indies. It appears from evidence given at the inquest that he was on
was soon missed, and every inquiry was made without success. After an interval of three days his body was discovered floating
near the ship, from which it was surmised that he overbalanced himself whilst hauling up water at the ship's side.
DEATHS
On the 7th August, at Lowestoft, in her 85th year, Sarah, wife of Mr Richard HOLT, fish merchant.
interred in the ground of the Baptist Meeting House, Beccles, on Thursday last.---On Sunday, the Rev S.K. BLAND, preached
a funeral sermon at the Baptist Chapel, which was attended by about fifty of the members of the Manchester Unity of Odd
On the 13th August, at Kirby Cane, Mary, the beloved wife of Mr William FISHER, in the 36th year of her age, deeply
regretted by a large circle of friends.
third son of the late Francis CRESWELL, Esq., aged 39.
On the 15th August, at Bungay, Mr James WILKINSON, for many years a respectable tradesman of Great Yarmouth, aged 84.
On the 19th August, at Beccles, Mary Ann, third wife of William FLOWERS, labourer, aged 66 years.
In addition to the above: -
YARMOUTH Shocking Accidents.---On Tuesday, a man named Samuel WELLS, in the service of Mr FENNER, fish
salesman, of this port, while engaged in steeping some sails in a vat containing liquid in a boiling state, by some means slipped
where it was found he had sustained severe injuries to his body and lower extremities. The sufferer is, we are happy to state,
progressing as favourably as can be expected considering the severe character of the scalds.---An accident of almost as serious
laden vessel at the quay, was knocked down by a number of deals which had been insecurely stacked. In this case the sufferer
was almost killed by the falling timber, but plenty of assistance being at hand, he was extricated from his perilous position
removed to the hospital, where he is progressing favourably.
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On May 1st, at the Port Philip Club Hotel, Melbourne, Charles LEGGETT, Esq., solicitor, of Bombay, aged 31 years, eldest
On June 18th, in his 31st year, the eldest surviving son of the Rev Charles HEBERT, vicar of Lowestoft, Robert Francis
overturning of a lifeboat, in which he had been two hours searching for a seaman overboard.
and Grand daughter of the late Rev W.F. THRING, D.D., rector of Sutton Veney, and Vicar of Fisherton, Delamere, Wilts.
On the 16th August, Frederick, and 19th August, William, at 4 Marlborough Terrace, Yarmouth, twin sons of the Rev Thomas
On the 19th August, at her residence, 1, Oxford Terrace, Cheltenham, Hannah Maria, widow of the Rev R. HARDY, D.D.,
rector of Loughborough, and daughter of the late Rev C. SMEAR, of Frostenden Grove, in this county, aged 91.
In addition to the above: -
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 27 August 1867 Page 1, column 2
the Leather. The above qualities are combined in that manufactured by A.G. LOVE, Smallgate Street, Beccles, Sold in Boxes
One Shilling each.
MARRIAGES
On the 11th March, at Stephen's Church, London, by the Rev J. W. REYNOLDS, Frederic, fourth son of Mr James READ,
On the 27th August, at Bungay, by the Rev G. F. MATTHEWS, M.A., Mr Frank CRISP, of London, to Catherine, only
daughter of the late Mr G.D. HOWE, of this county.
both of this parish.
of this parish.
On the 28th August, at Beccles, Mr John NORMAN, in his 94th year.
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EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS Successful Courage.---On Thursday morning, as a man named ROUSE, in the employ of Mr
caused the horse to start off at a furious rate. It turned over the Cornhill, down Tavern-street. When passing Mr R. SMITH's,
woollen draper, Mr Richard GRAYSTON, observing that the horse was uncontrollable, gallantly seized the bridle, which he
Messrs BACON's Bank, and Mr GRAYSTON seeing he would be dashed against it, vaulted over it without losing his hold of
the runaway. Great credit is due to Mr GRAYSTON for the courageous manner in which he came to the rescue, for had not the
vehicle.
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On the 3rd September, at St John's, Paddington, by the Rev A. LAURIE, Mr John King GARROD, the Grove, Beccles, to
Sarah Anne, widow of the late Mr Charles William SHICKLE, of Norwich.
of the late Mr W.H. MADDSION, of the above place.
On the 5th September, by the Rev G. HALLS, vicar of Clent, Worcestershire, assisted by the Rev E.W.WARREN, curate of
DEATHS
On the 3rd September, at Holton Terrace, Halesworth, Fanny, daughter of James and Edith CHAPPELL, after a few hours'
On the 1st September, at Great Yarmouth, in the 31st year of his age, William Postle DOWSON, youngest son of the late B.
DOWSON, Esq.
On the 9th September, at Beccles, Mr James BARNBY, Farmer, aged 82 years.
In addition to the above: -
YARMOUTH Abandonment of a Ship.---The Board of Trade have received the following report from Her Majesty's Consul at
New York: - "New York, August 15.--Sir, - The ship S.L. TILLEY, of Yarmouth, left Savannah on the 27th July with a cargo
1, when in lat. 35 7, long. 73, the wind increased to a strong gale. At 8 pm laid the ship to under lower maintopsail, the gale
the deck load started, the fore and maintopgallant masts went over the side, and the lower maintopsail blew out of the bolt
At 12.45 am a heavy sea struck the ship on the weather quarter, twisting the rudder off between the rudder post and the upper
washing overboard the second mate and six men. Cut away the mizzen rigging, when the ship lay about ten minutes and partly
righted, the mainmast going by the deck. The remainder of the crew were saved by lashing themselves to the mizzen rigging
on the morning of the 2nd the rain abated, and the mist cleared away sufficiently to see distinctly the outline of the ship, but the
sea still making a complete breach over her. Found foremast and foretopmast still standing, but the sail blown to pieces; port
after cabins cleared of everything; provisions and water all gone; the gale and sea decreasing, but we were still obliged to keep
ourselves lashed to the dead-eyes of the mizzen-rigging, where we remained until the morning of the 4th , when we were taken
every kindness, and done all in his power to relieve our destitute condition, nothing having been saved but the clothes the crew
stood in. The names of the men lost are John MAYNE, second mate, aged 27; James DENAHAY, steward, aged 28; Charles
aged 17; and John WHITE, boy, aged 17.---Signed Robert CROWELL, late master of the ship S.L.TILLEY.
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On the 12th September, at the Independent Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev John FLOWER, Mr James MOBBS, of Norwich, third
son of Mr Aaron MOBBS, of Beccles, to Rebecca Phoebe, only daughter of the late Mr George KNIGHTS, jun., of the same
On the 15th September, at Beccles church, by the Rev J.J.S BIRD, B.A., curate, William MANNING, labourer, to Esther
DEATH
of Beccles.
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EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS Sudden Death At Walsingham.---On Thursday morning (5th September), about 6.30 a.m.,
Lion Inn, on the Saturday morning following, before Charles WRIGHT, Esq., the coroner, when from certain circumstances
coming to his knowledge, coupled with the fact that deceased was a member of a Burial Society in the parish, that gentleman
be summoned on the inquest. Mary Ann FRARY, the wife of James FRARY, of Little Walsingham, Labo urer, stated that the
deceased was a widow, and had lived with her for the past five years. She was 71 years of age, and was allowed 3 Shillings and
the use of her right side, but could walk about. She was cheerful and as well as usual on the day preceding her death. She got
up about five o'clock on the Thursday morning, offering to take care of the two children and get breakfast ready, whilst witness
for the past month, and was in a burial club, 10 Pounds being payable at death. Her son Henry paid the levies, and expected to
receive the 10 Pounds. Neither witness nor her husband claimed it. Deceased always wished the money to be spent on her
took her in. She went occasionally to see her sons, and was there the chief part of the day before her death.---Uri MANN, a
married woman, living next door to the deceased, deposed that about 6.20 a.m., on the Thursday morning she hear deceased
body. Witness fetched deceased's sister. She saw a basin outside the door with what appeared to be vomit in it. She did not see
or hear deceased vomit. About five minutes after, she fell down, and died shortly afterwards.---Ann WILLIAMSON, sister of
the chair they lifted her into.---Frances WILLIAMSON, wife of William WILLIAMSON, stated that the deceased came to her
house on Wednesday last about 7.30 a.m, and remained there till between five and six in the evening. Witness's husband was at
headache on the previous Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. She ate her food as usual on Wednesday, and had bread-and-butter
and tea for breakfast, and potatoes, herring, and a cup of tea for dinner. They all dined off the same food. Deceased did not
death, and expected her husband was to have it, as he was the eldest son. The younger son Henry ordered the coffin. Witness
did not know who was to pay for it.---The Coroner thought that there was no clear evidence as to the cause of death; it might
remarks the jury concurred, and the inquest was adjourned for a week, each juryman being bound in 10 Pounds on his own
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On the 15th September, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, Mr William GAGE, of Lowestoft, to
On the 22nd September, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Henry CALVER, maltster, to
Elizabeth Rebecca ADAMS, both of Beccles.
On the 13th September, at Harleston, after a lingering illness, Mr Jonathan HART, aged 75.
On the 10th September, at Bungay, in her 82nd year, Ann, widow of Mr James Taverner READ, late of Marshhouse, Wells,
On the 17th September, in his 72nd year, Mr Francis DRAPER, baker, Bungay.
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On the 19th September, at West Bradenham, Norfolk, by the Rev Charles DASHWOOD, rector of Billingford, (brother of the
bridegroom), assisted by the Rev L. MORGAN, Vicar, Robert DASHWOOD, Esq., of Dunburgh Hill, Geldeston, to Emily
DEATHS
On the 18th September, at Great Yarmouth, aged 17 years, Charlotte Aurelia, only daughter of the late Captain A. CLARE.
On the 22nd September, at Yarmouth, Mr George KIRBY, late of Ingham, aged 78. Mr KIRBY's wife, Mary, died eleven days
previously, also aged 78.
On the 23rd September, at Halesworth, after a long affliction, in her 37th year, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr Francis
On the 24th September, at Diss, aged 80, Sarah, widow of the late James CLUBBE, Esq., formerly of Earl Soham, Suffolk.
On the 25th September, at Great Yarmouth, Charlotte Augusta BRACEY, youngest daughter of the late John BRACEY, Esq.
Great Yarmouth, aged 30.
On the 25th September, at Beccles, in his 19th year, Frederick William, son of Charles HOOK, labourer.
John's Wood, London, and formerly of Beccles, aged 60 years.
In addition to the above: -
SOUTHWOLD Accident.---On Tuesday last, between one and two o'clock p.m., a sudden gust of wind from the north-west
caught the Black Mill upon the common (the property of Mr W.W. BARDWELL, of Sotherton, and in the occupation of Mr C.
house and other parts of it. The gust seemed more to resemble a tornado, as one of the sails was carried twenty yards at least
upon the common. The miller in the employ of Mr MARSDEN was at the time in the mill and had a most providential escape.
Green.
And also: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS Opium Eating.---Agricultural gangs are bad enough, but opium-eating is worse; and this, as
most of the doctors and some of the parsons of the district are aware, goes on to an incredible extent in the eastern counties. Dr
in Lincolnshire and Norfolk. One Lynn chemist sells 200 pounds [weight], another 140 pounds a year of solid opium, besides
five or six gallons of laudanum, and five or six gallons of "Godfrey's Elixir" (a pint of laudanum in every three gallons) a
day. A farmer came in to get some good laudanum. "How many drops ?" asked the chemist. "Drops," was the reply, "give me
an ounce and a-half." The chemist looked at him, saw he was in the habit of taking it, and gave him the dose. He drank it off,
is no new one. The present writer can vouch for its existence in and around Spalding - and even across in Leicestershire a
dozen years ago. The excuses would be obvious; deficient food with the poor, ague and "rheumatiz," needing an anodyne, with
he attributes the excessive infant mortality in the district, and the "miserable, feeble, brownish-yellow countenances so striking
among many of the inhabitants." In fact, he thinks its effects on the system almost as bad as those of syphilis, and calls for
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On the 24th September, at St Andrew Ilketshall, by the Rev Wallace METCALF, Horace, second son of Mr James
On the 26th September, at Frostenden, by the Rev G. M. NORRIS, Henry Read STANFORD, of Halesworth, eldest son of the
On the 1st October, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev C. HEBERT, rector of Lowestoft, assisted by the Rev E. J.
BARNES, incumbent of Christ Church District, Henry, eldest son of James BUTTERFIELD, of Northampton, to Catherine
On the 1st October, at the Superintendent Registrar's Office, Loddon, Mr Samuel ELLIS, of St Lawrence Ilketshall, Suffolk, to
Miss Emily ELLIS, of Brooke, in Norfolk.
On the 19th September, in his 87th year, Joseph HUGHMAN, of Gisleham, formerly of Hacheston, much respected by all who
knew him.
GIRLING.
On the 25th September, at Chelmsford, aged 69, Charlotte, relict of the late Mr Alfred LARKE, farmer, Gisleham.
of Mr James HESELTINE.
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On the 7th October, at St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, by the rector, the Rev C. HEBERT, M.A., Mr H. HERRING, to
Fanny, youngest daughter of Mr Benjamin COOK, bathing machine proprietor, Lowestoft.
Miss Louisa Rachel BARNES, Great Yarmouth.
SHARPIN, B.A., (brother of the bride), the Rev C.H. SHAW, rector of Hatherop, Gloucestershire, and late curate of Beccles,
On the 13th October, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Henry NEWSON, labourer, to Maria
DEATHS
On the 4th October, Louisa Groves, the wife of Mr J. EASTON, Lowestoft, aged 37.
Lowestoft, aged six and eight years.
On the 10th October, at Norwich, after a few days' illness, Clementina Mary, the beloved daughter of Mr James CRITTEN, of
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MARRIAGES
PEARSON, A.K.C., curate of Bishop's Stortford, Robert Thompson, second surviving son of the late Harry WHITE, Esq., of
Halesworth, in this county, to Edith, youngest daughter of the late Edmund John SCOTT, Esq., of Bucklersbury, London, and
On the 13th October, at Southwold, by the Rev Rolla C.M. ROUSE, Mr W.E. WAYTH, Trinity pilot, to Elvina, only daughter
of Mr Hugh LAWRENCE.
Southwood, assisted by the Rev C. HEBERT, rector of Lowestoft, George Constantine Edgar, the only surviving son of
Edward BACON, Esq., of Ipswich, to Harriet, eldest daughter of Edward LEATHES, Esq., of Normanstone Court, Suffolk.
Ann's-road, Notting Hill, to Mary Rebecca, second daughter of the late Captain NEVE, of Mutford, Suffolk.
On the 17th October, at Southwold, by the Rev ROLLA C.M. ROUSE, Mr John SAWYER, house agent, to Margaret, second
On the 20th October, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev J.J.S. BIRD, George CHAPMAN, of Lowestoft, sail maker, to
Henrietta GEORGE, daughter of William GEORGE, tailor, Beccles.
On the 26th September, Mary, the beloved wife of Edward LAYTON, Southtown, Yarmouth, aged 42.
On the 13th October, at Mr G. BECK's, Ormesby, from the effects of a gun accident (on the 10th), Frederick, fifth son of
On the 14th October, at Cromer, Clement Selby, the infant son of Agnes Maria and John James SMITH, M.A., vicar of
Loddon.
Haddiscoe.
and 5 months.
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Saturday, the 12th October. Both had been unwell for some time and were confined to their beds. About noon on Saturday the
eldest son told his mother he thought his father would not live much longer. Mrs COLE replied to the effect that her son had
was a member of the Primitive Methodists, and was local preacher in the Wangford circuit many years. He was 67 years of
age, and Mrs COLE 62.
BIRTH
On the 23rd October, at St Mary's, Beccles, the wife of the Rev A.O. HARTLEY, of a daughter.
On the 19th October, at the Congregational Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev F. GOODALL, Mr Matthew COOK, to Emma
GRIMBLE, both of Lowestoft.
MORGAN, of Penkelly, Breconshire, to Jane Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Samuel HOWETT, of Lowestoft.
On the 22nd October, at St Giles's, Colchester, by the Rev W. GOODE, Rector, Mr Charles QUADLING, miller, of Uggeshall,
On the 22nd October, at Framingham Pigot, by the Rev T.W. PLUME, William, only son of Luke WARNES, of the above
parish, to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of James TILLETT, of Gisleham, Suffolk.
On the 14th October, at Great Yarmouth, Sarah Jane Burman LAYTON, aged 37, granddaughter of the late Mr LAYTON,
On the 17th October, at Ellough Rectory, in this county, Richard Arnold Montagu, infant son of Louis and Eleanor
On the 18th October, at Yoxford, after an absence of eighteen years from his family, in Sydney, Australia, and a few weeks
On the 19th October, at the house of his father, Frederick George SADD, aged 22 years, son of Mr Thomas SADD, of
Kessingland.
WOOLVERTON, late of the W.I. and P.S.S. Company, aged 27.
On the 24th October, at Beccles, after a few days' illness, Harry Earnest, the beloved son of James and Mary ECCLESTONE,
On the 28th October, William NEECH, labourer, aged 27, son of Samuel NEECH, dealer, Beccles.
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"Rows" for which alone Herringhaven deserves a visit. The rows are not wooden arcades like those of Chester, but straight and
extremely narrow alleys, running between the principal street and the river, like the rungs of a ladder, to the number of one
them, I am bound to say that in no instance have I seen the squalor and misery of a low neighbourhood in London. There are
vice and poverty in Herringhaven, as elsewhere, but you see none of those sights which sadden the heart of the reflective
come and settle in Babylon, grow in time weary of contending with the blacks, and suffer their children to grow up grimy and
ragged, while the children playing about the doors in the rows of Herringhaven are clean, healthy, decently dressed, and civil -
of shopkeepers; but the majority of them are furnished with the ordinary egg-shaped flint pebbles of the country, picturesque to
the eye, but torturing to tender feet in canvas shoes. In these rows the houses stand back from the narrow footway, being
with a pump in it - pumps abound in Herringhaven - some fuchsias in pots, for the natives are great flower fanciers, or a
scarlet-runner climbing up the wall. Whitewash is laid liberally on every accessible place; the causeway is plentifully supplied
the Continent. It would be false to say that I never smelt fish; one gets whiffs of fish in all parts of Herringhaven, and there is a
vast deal of shrimp-boiling and curing done in these rows; but of those filthy stenches which Coleridge numbered seventy-two
expressly for that purpose.
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MARRIAGES
Humphrey BLAND, Esq., eldest son of the Rev R.W BLAND, of Abbeville, White Abbey, in the county of Antrim, to Emily
On the 31st October, at Diss Church, by the Rev C.R. MANNING, rector, assisted by the Rev Mr WARREN, curate, Peter H.
daughter of Mr John ESLING, of Diss.
On the 31st October, at the parish church, Swanage, Dorset, by the Rev Duncan TRAVERS, Ettrick William, Navigating
K.C.B., to Grace Mary, daughter of the late W.B..BRODIE, Esq., of Salisbury, and niece to the late Sir Benjamin BRODIE,
Bart.
Horse Artillery, to Henrietta, third daughter of Mr James MOORE, of Beccles, baker.
On the 5th November, at Geldeston Church, Norfolk, by the Rev A.O. HARTLEY, M.A., (brother-in-law of the bride), the Rev
Dunburgh Hill, Geldeston.
DEATHS
On the 1st November, at Ellingham Hall, Norfolk, Alfred Townsend SMITH, second son of Henry SMITH, Esq., aged five
months.
On the 4th November, at Lowestoft, aged seven months, Jane, the beloved child of Mr Robert BURGESS, Factory Lane.
On the 5th November, in London, of typhoid fever, William, the dearly beloved son of Frederick and Elizabeth Harriet
On the 5th November, at Hillington Hall, Norfolk, Hugh, eldest son of Hay GURNEY, Esq., of Thorpe, near Norwich, aged 19
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On the 6th November, at Broome, Mr John R. PALMER, farmer, Broome, to Elizabeth, third daughter of the late Mr John
On the 12th November, at St Mary's Church, Bungay, William WALPOLE, eldest son of Mr William PEPPER, of Covehithe,
to Emma Hammond, only daughter of Mr Wm CLEMENTS, Angel Hotel, Bungay.
UPCHER, Esq., of Sherringham Hall, Norfolk, to Frederica Lucy, third daughter of John Thomas MOTT, Esq., of Barningham
Hall, Norfolk.
Eliza FREEMAN, both of Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 4th November, at Barton Hall, Norfolk, Anne, daughter of the late Sir Thomas PRESTON, Bart., of Beeston Hall, in the
same county.
late J. COMBERBACK, Esq., of Eccles Hall, Staffordshire.
On the 10th November, at Benacre Hall, Lady Caroline, wife of Lord William Godolphin OSBORN, aged 71 years.
CRISP, Esq.
On the 15th November, at Beccles, Mr Charles WELLS, shoemaker, aged 56 years.
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YARMOUTH Death Of A Naval Veteran.---On the 10th November, the grave received, at the good old age of eighty-two
death wound. For very many years SHARMAN had been one of the "lions" of Yarmouth, and but few visitors to the splendid
monument erected on the South Denes to the memory of NELSON - of which SHARMAN was the keeper - would omit having
lad at the Wrestler's Inn, on board H.M.S. Weazel [sic], Capt DURBEN. Having served four years, he was wrecked off
Cabaratta Point, near Gibraltar. He then joined the Victory, under Capt. Thomas HARDY, and at Trafalgar he assisted in the
"He returned home in the Victory, and that he was successively drafted to the Ocean, the Milford, and the Prince Frederick,
from which he was discharged for illness. He was subsequently admitted to Greenwich Hospital, the confinement of which,
office of keeper of NELSON's monument at Yarmouth, which he held for upwards of fifty years. Referring to 'David
deed of daring performed by Ham Peggoty, in dashing into the surf to save a struggling mariner; the incidents are no creations
SHARMAN. The facts as detailed in the local papers of the day, are briefly these: - On the 25th November, 1829, the
and came on shore south of the Monument near to the harbour; but owing to there being loose sand between the vessel and the
beach, she was unable to come nearer than three or four hundred yard. All attempts to reach the vessel from the shore having
displayed one more appalling - amid the rage and war of elements, the wreck parted, a mast falling on either side, burying, as
was supposed, the whole of the crew in the surging tide. About seven o'clock in the evening, however, SMITH, a preventive
the monument, went down to the shore with the man, and attaching a rope to his waist, which he gave to SMITH to hold, he
ventured through the surf to where the wreck had drifted. The surf carried him three times off his legs, and the fourth time
search he discovered a man clinging to the breast-hook, who informed him that three other men had but a few minutes before
been washed off by the sea. SHARMAN took the rope off his own body, tied it round that of the man, took him up in his arms,
sharing the fate of his six companions; while SHARMAN, in the heroic endeavour to save the life of a fellow-creature, left
himself at the mercy of the waves, and the chance of getting to shore."---The hardy old veteran kept the possession of his
listening to the yarns the old seaman was only too delighted to recount. About a fortnight ago, however, his usual health failed
him, and he gradually became weaker, until Wednesday, the 6th November, when he breathed his last.
MARRIAGES
Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr Frederick A. WILLIAMSON, of Horsford.
MARSHALL, M.A., Rector of the parish, youngest surviving son of the late W.S. MARSHALL, Esq., of 4, Hyde Park Square,
DEATHS
On the 18th November, at Ditchingham, deeply regretted by his family and friends, Mr William STAMFORD, farmer.
C. GRUBBE.
On the 19th November, at Leiston, aged 44 years, Mr James FORSDIKE. Deceased was for many years foreman of the drill
On the 19th November, at Beccles, the infant son of Mr William POLL, aged 6 weeks.
On the 20th November, at Hastings, in the 20th year of his age, deeply regretted, Arthur Henry Selby, eldest son of the late
On the 20th November, after a few days' illness, the infant son of Mr YOUNGMAN, of Ellingham Mills, near Bungay.
On the 20th November, at Beccles of consumption, Mr John STAMFORD, engine fitter, aged 52 years.
On 21st November, at Beccles, Ann, wife of Mr William DELF, of Beccles, gardener, aged 48.
On the 24th November, at the Union House, Shipmeadow, Philip GIRLING, at the advanced age of 93.
MARRIAGES
On the 14th November, at Bedingham Church, by the Rev C.W. LOHR, Mr Samuel PARSON, of Starston, farmer, to
On the 21st November, at Wangford, by the Rev J. R. CROWFOOT, Mr Thomas FREEMAN, of Henham, to Catherine, relict
of Mr Charles COOPER, of Ipswich.
of Boyton Vale.
On the 21st November, at All Saints, Norwich, by the Rev Henry OWEN, rector of Heveningham and Rural Dean, assisted by
FRANCIS, rector of Rollesby.
On the 23rd November, at St Mary's, Chelmsford, by the Rev R.J. DUNDAS, Mr G. WESTGATE, Pulham St Mary Magdalen,
On the 25th November, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev A. HANHAM, Mr William Cook FLETCHER, to Miss
Hannah Betts SMITH, both of Lowestoft.
daughter of Mr W.M. SHORE of Scarborough.
On the 13th November, at Great Yarmouth, Mr Richard CLARKE, late of Burgh Castle, Suffolk, aged 78.
gardener at Ditchingham Hall.
On the 25th November, after a few days' illness, aged 72, Mr Joseph BECKETT, of the Suffolk Hotel, Bury St Edmund's.
On the 26th November, after a long affliction, at the house of his daughter (Mrs LANGRIDGE, of Woodbridge), Mr Thomas
On the 30th November, at Bungay, Sophia Elizabeth, the beloved daughter of John and Mary Ann ASHBY, of consumption, in
the 18th year of her age.
late Mr John MAYHEW, of Beccles, in her 46th year.
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On the 4th December, at the parish Church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, John CHAMBERS, shipwright, of
Lowestoft, to Agnes Emma FREESTONE, of Beccles.
William MOORE, of Beccles, to Rosa Devereux, third daughter of W.W. GARNHAM, of Lowestoft.
In addition to the above: -
CHRISTMAS FRUIT! CHRISTMAS FRUIT! C.F. PARKER, New Market Place, Beccles, Having just made some very large
Purchases in Foreign Fruits for Cash, is now offering the same at Greatly Reduced Prices. Fine Selected Raisins, 4 Pence per
Imperials, in Bottles Barcelona Nuts Jordan Almonds Spanish Ditto Natural Figs Chestnuts Finest Elme Ditto Brazil Fine
per pound. Also our Fine Rich-flavoured Souchong and Pekoe Mixture, at 2 Shillings and 6 Pence. Unequalled for strength and
hitherto received. Observe The Address! Opposite The Town Hall, Beccles. Business will be suspended on Thursday, the 26th
And also : -
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 10 December 1867 Page 8, column 1
safe and Certain Cure for Indigestion, Bilious, Liver and all Stomach and Bowel Complaints.---Three taken at bed time first,
and Two every night after for 4 nights, will have such a beneficial effect as to convince any suffering in this way that they are
everywhere in Boxes, 1 Shilling 1&1/2 Pence and 2 Shillings and 9 Pence.
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There is no copy of the newspaper for the 17th December 1867 on the film.
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On the 10th December, at Wissett, George STANDFORD [sic], second son of the late F. STANFORD [sic], Esq., late of The
Rookery, Yoxford, to Charlotte Sarah UNGLESS, only daughter of the late W.H. UNGLESS, Esq., of Halesworth.
Hall, to Mary Louisa, second daughter of Henry COLLINS, Esq., of Kundallah.
On the 1st December, Sarah, second daughter of Jonathan DAWSON, of Toft Monks, aged 33 years.
On the 10th December, at Great Yarmouth, aged 55, M. BUTCHER, Esq., shipping agent.
Cambridge, and formerly of Southwold.
On the 13th December, Sarah Elizabeth, the beloved child of John and Eliza READ, of Worlingham, aged three years and one
On the 17th December, at Beccles, Robert JARMY, gardener, aged 81 years.
On the 22nd December, at Beccles, aged 36 years, Sarah Ann, the beloved wife of Mr David JUDE, Relieving Officer.
In addition to the above: -
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Hall). Proprietor Mr Albert D. LANE. Extraordinary Attractions for the Christmas Holidays. First appearance in Norwich of
moral, and pathetic sketch of "Father, come Home." Illustrated in Tableaux, Illuminated by the Lime Light. Special Notice. On
admitted to the Hall if accompanied by their husbands or brothers. The whole under the personal superintendence of Albert D.
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MARRIAGES
bridegroom, and the Rev Dacres ADAMS, uncle of the bride, Captain Charles Mansfield CLARKE, 57th Regiment, to Gemma
Cecilia, only child of William Pitt ADAMS, Esq., Charge d'Affaires and Consul-General to the Republic of Peru.
of harbour dues etc, to Maria, eldest daughter of the late Mr Benjamin BRIGGS, of St Helena House, Westleton, Suffolk. [If
this of interest to anyone, a description of the wedding is also available from the paper].
PURLAND, eldest daughter of the late E. PURLAND, maltster.
On the same day at Beccles church, by the Rev J.J.S. BIRD, Charles BORRETT, shoemaker, to Eliza OXBOROUGH, second
DEATHS
On the 21st December, at her mother's residence, Starston, in this county, Caroline Jane, the wife of the Rev George Lewis
On Tuesday last [24 December], at East Green, Kelsate, in her 32nd year, Anna Maria, the beloved wife of Mr A.
WOOLNOUGH, and only daughter of the late Mr W. H. GRIMMER, late of Oulton-hall.
of Bungay, aged 50.
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o'clock, the wife of Mr Charles SARGENT, furniture dealer, etc, of Melford, was in bed and awake, when she heard a noise in
and saw two men run out into the yard. Although only attired in their night clothes, they quickly followed the thieves, but soon
lost sight of them, but Mrs SARGENT, on looking round, saw a man secreted behind a post, in a crouching attitude. She
she received a blow on the nose, from which the blood flowed freely. Her husband, being close at hand, took charge of the
man, while Mrs SARGENT went to the Police-station, next door. Inspector KEEBLE, who had just arrived home, immediately
a table knife were found in his coat pocket. On returning to Mr SARGENT's house, the latter told the Inspector that he had also
lost a goose, and upon looking about, a goose was found in a meadow adjoining the yard. Upon further examination, foot
prisoner's name is Charles OST, bricklayer, brother to two men were tried at the last Assizes for housebreaking.
The issue of the paper of 7 January 1868 is not on the film.
MARRIAGES
On the 31st December, at Biddestone, the Rev Walter G. WILKINSON (Fellow of the Worcester College, Oxford), of
On the 6th January, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev H.V. HEBERT, James ANNES, to Elizabeth Anne COOPER,
both of Lowestoft.
Elizabeth BURGESS, both of Lowestoft.
On the 12th January, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev J.S. BIRD, curate, Walter OXBOROUGH, bricklayer, to Eliza
DEATHS
On the 2nd January, at Great Yarmouth, Barnes CALDECOTT, Esq., aged 66.
aged 52 years.
On the 7th January, Mary, the beloved daughter of Mr Samuel SPARHAM, boat-builder, Denmark-road, Lowestoft, aged 14
On the 9th January, at her son's, Claydon, Mrs MORPHEW, in her 106th year [sic!]
On the 9th January, at Yarmouth, Mr John NEWSON, late of Fritton Hall, Suffolk, aged 35 years.
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ....Death Through Eating Lucifer Matches.---A little girl at Debenham named HUNT, about
assistance was at once procured, but the poor girl died early on the following morning. The body awaits an inquest. Inquest.---
of Blaxhall, bricklayer, aged 70 years. It appeared that on Wednesday, the 1st January, the deceased and another man were
carting whins; when the load was about half finished the deceased, who was on the cart, complained of feeling giddy and got
down. He laid there about half an hour and then got up and walked home. On Saturday deceased was much worse, and his wife
sent to Mr KEER, surgeon, of Wickham Market, who sent him some powders. Deceased continued however to get worse, and
and a head affection, and had been twice in Melton Lunatic Asylum. Verdict, "Death from natural causes." ....Sudden Death.---
On Tuesday last [7 January], Mr S.B. JACKAMAN, the coroner for Ipswich, held an inquest at the Norfolk Hotel, touching the
bricklayer's labourer, and had also worked for Messrs. TURNER, of St Peter's iron works, but for the last two years he had
done no work. He suffered from indigestion, and had been under the care of Mr W.H. MEADOWS some months since, but for
the afternoon and evening, and ate his food with a fair appetite. He came home about twenty minutes to nine on Sunday night,
and soon after went to bed. His wife was about to retire herself when she heard a noise upon the floor upstairs, where she
was compelled to call the assistance of a neighbour, Mr BIRD, who came, and with his help she got deceased into bed again;
he remained unconscious for some time and died. There was a little frothing from deceased's mouth and he was slightly sick.
be applied to the calfs [sic] of his legs, but deceased's wife did not apply them in this case, nor did she send for the doctor. She
deceased for apoplexy, and he had no doubt that death arose from the rupture of a blood vessel on the brain, caused, doubtless,
of the opinion that the widow of the deceased was negligent in not sending for the doctor when the deceased remained
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MARRIAGE
elder daughter of Mr William PARRINTON, of Bungay. [If this of interest to anyone, a description of the wedding is also
available from the paper].
On the 7th January, at Lowestoft, in her 79th year, Elizabeth, relict of Isaac ECCLES, Esq., of Frostenden, and formerly of
Oak Lodge, Aldenham, Herts.
On the 13th January, at Halesworth, in the 78th year of his age, Mr Thomas GUNTER, for many years a respected inhabitant
of the above parish.
On the 18th January, aged 10 months, Ernest Brodie, infant son of Robert Brodie SNOWDEN, of Beccles.
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ....Starvation In West Norfolk.---Two cases of starvation have recently occurred in West
Norfolk, one in King's Lynn and the other about six miles in the country. One was the case of a poor woman named Anne
rent, so that she had 1 Shilling and 6 Pence a week to find her food and clothes with. The evidence at the inquest showed that
she had been in the habit of sleeping on some mats and straw, having no covering save an old sack or two. The medical man
occasioned by bronchitis, accelerated by want of the necessaries of life.---The other case was that of a man named Robert
HUDSON, a sawyer, who was found nearly dead, lying on the snow by the side of the road at Tottenhill. He was proved to
the house. Deceased left to go in search of work, and would seem to have fallen down from exhaustion by the side of the road.
The post mortem examination showed the existence of pneumonia; and the jury returned a verdict of "Died by the visitation of
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MARRIAGES
both of Lowestoft.
Elizabeth Harriett HNGHES [? presumably HUGHES?], both of Lowestoft.
WATERS, both of Lowestoft.
LOVEDAY both of Lowestoft.
On the 22nd January, at Haddiscoe, by the Rev William TALMAN, Nathaniel L. SCOTT, of Hoxne Place, to Mary Elizabeth
DEATHS
On the 16th January, at Great Yarmouth, aged 55, Mr Christopher STEWARD, pawnbroker.
On the 17th January, at Halesworth, in the 78th year of his age, Capt. E. WOOLWARD, much respected.
On the 19th January, at his residence, Clarence Place, Great Yarmouth, Mr Robert BAILEY, in the 79th year of his age.
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FAMILY AND COMPLIMENTARY MOURNING. Every Requisite Always In Stock. The best makes in Crapes, Silks,
Collars and Cuffs, Flowers, Feathers, Caps, Bonnets etc. Servants' Mourning In Variety. Funerals Completely Furnished.
Samuel PARKHOUSE, Draper and Undertaker, Norwich House, New Market Place, Beccles, Next Door to the White Horse.
DEATHS
On the 20th January, at Roydon, Jemima, fifth daughter of the late Mr William SALTER, of St Andrew's Ilketshall, aged 49.
On the 23rd January, after a short illness, Mr John KENT, jun., of High-street, Colchester, in his 33rd year.
On the 24th January, at Hill House, Stowmarket, Arthur Hervey Aston, youngest son of Hervey Aston OAKES, aged four
On the 25th January, at Pulham St Mary the Virgin, much respected, Miss Mary BROWN, in her 89th year.
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MARRIAGES
Mr Samuel GIBBS, shoemaker, of Denton.
On the 4th February, at Mettingham Church, Charlotte, only daughter of = Mr Edward BIRD, malster [sic], Mettingham, to
On the 5th February, at St Alban's, London, W. BROOKS, jun., of Mistley, to Anne Hilton, third daughter of the late J.B.
EDWARDS, Esq., of Southwold and Bury St Edmund's.
WILSON, both of Lowestoft.
DEATHS
by all who knew him.
On the 1st February, suddenly, at Kirby Cane, Alice Lilian, only child of Mr Edward CLARE, builder, smith, etc aged 3 year s
On the 5th February, at Nelson Terrace, Lowestoft, James Warden GOWING, Esq., late of Aldeby Hall, in his 75th year.
On the 7th February, at Thurton, Annie Louisa, the elder daughter of Robert and Louisa SPENCE, aged 2 years and 10 months.
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MARRIAGES
Josiah Wells, third son of the late Rev G.S. CRISP, of Lowestoft, to Emily, second daughter of R. BROWNE, Esq., of
Halesworth. At the same time and place, Robert Langley, second son of R. BROWNE, Esq., of Halesworth, to Susannah, third
On the 13th February, at the parish Church, Chediston, by the Rev J. GARROULD, Mr Charles GODFREY, of Great
Yarmouth, fourth son of the late Mr Robert N. GODFREY, of Wenhaston Old Hall Farm, Suffolk, to Ellen, eldest daughter of
DEATHS
On the 8th February, at Redenhall, Mr Nathaniel PARKER, in his 85th year.
Gillingham. [NB// this was corrected the following week. She was the fifth daughter of the late Mr John MEEN of
On the 16th February, at Beccles, Maria, widow of Mr Charles COPEMAN, of Beccles, aged 78.
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suing for divorce on the ground of his wife's adultery with the co-respondent. Both the respondent and the co-respondent
answered, and traversed the adultery. It appears that the parties were married in Great Yarmouth in April 1857, both of them
after the marriage, having obtained a similar appointment in a gentleman's family at Cheltenham, he rented a house for his wife
at Yarmouth, in which she was to take in lodgers, and proceeded to Cheltenham to fulfil the duties of his situation. In his
fishing boats, and on the 28th December, 1866, she was confined of a child, of which the petitioner could not have been the
father, as he had not cohabited with her within the requisite period. Evidence was given of some distinct confession of guilt by
was dismissed from the suit.
And also: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS Contravention of the Gang Act.---At the Eye Petty Sessions, Ann WOODS, a licensed gang
mistress, was charged with employing a female with males in an agricultural gang at Palgrave, on the 28th of January, contrary
Defendant admitted the charge, and said she took the girl, who was 14 years of age, to work in the gang from motives of
charity, the girl being her niece and one of a large orphan family. She would own that she had done wrong. Might she have the
passed for the express purpose of keeping the sexes separate. You were cautioned and instructed at the time you took your
granting licences as gang mistresses to girls of 14. - Mr FRENCH said that, having seen the case, he thought that in the
keeping the sexes separate. As it was the first case under the Act which had been brought before the Bench, perhaps the
the Act; and he would also ask the Chairman to be good enough to caution defendant not to employ any children under 8 years
of age, as he had an idea that some of the children in defendant's gang were barely that age. - Defendant assured the Bench that
not to offend again.
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On the 12th February, at Gorleston, the Rev James P. BRITTON, Curate of Heywood, Westbury, Wilts, eldest surviving son of
John BRITTON, esq., of Corston, near Bath, and Burnham, Somerset, to Emma Margaret, third daughter of James LING, of
On the 17th February, at the Parish Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C WALKER, Mr James William COOPER, to Georgiana
CLARKE, both of Lowestoft.
CUNNINGHAM of that parish, to Catherine Lucy, eldest surviving daughter of Mr B. COOPER, formerly of the Priory,
Bedingham.
On the 11th February, at Gorleston, near Great Yarmouth, June Mary, daughter of the late Wm CROSS, Esq., aged 72.
On the 14th February, at Beccles, Sophia MEEN, fifth daughter of the late Mr John MEEN of Gillingham, aged 78 years : not
On the 18th February, at Hamburg, suddenly, aged 29 years, Agnes Hannah Newman, the wife of William Bennett
DOUBLEDAY, of that place, and eldest surviving daughter of George and Marianne FENN, of Beccles.
the postmen in that town.
In addition to the above: -
GARNHAM'S ANNUAL CHEAP DAYS. Extension Of Time. Sale Of Drapery For Five Days! For those who never did get a
Bargain. For those who never can get a Bargain. For those who never know when they get a Bargain. The Remains of all the
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PETTY SESSIONS
....Assault.---Elizabeth WOODS, wife of Matthew WOODS, marine store dealer, Bungay, was charged with having at Bungay,
conducted herself in a very violent manner before the Bench, was convicted, and ordered to pay a fine of 5 Shillings and costs
I'll take the 14 days - they 'ont [sic] hurt me. She was removed in custody.
BIRTH
On the 2nd March,at St Cuthbert's Lodge, Lincoln, the wife of William WATKINS, of son.
On the 20th February, at St John's Church, South Lowestoft, by the Rev M. JACKSON, James, the only son of Mr John
HUNTING, of Cove Hithe, to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr Thomas SMITH, chief engineer at Messrs LUCAS Brothers' Works,
On the 22nd February, at the parish church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C WALKER, Mr Charles George ELLISTON, to
Susannah GOLDSMITH, both of Lowestoft.
On the 19th February, at Bournemouth, deeply and deservedly lamented, aged 32 years, Amelia Harriet, the wife of Henry
SMITH, Esq., of Ellingham Hall, near Bungay, and daughter of Colonel G.T. GREENE, C.B., of Kirby Cane.
Mr Joseph FROST, of Harleston, Suffolk.
On the 24th February, at Beccles, aged 51 years, Charlotte, wife of Thomas PRESS, bricklayer.
carpenter.
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On the 29th February, at the Parish Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Mr Frederick Wilton FOULGER, to Anna
On the 2nd March, at the Independent Chapel, Halesworth, Mr Robert FARRINGTON, of Norwich, coachmaker, to Sarah,
DEATHS
Yarmouth, in his 70th year.
On the 1st March, at Lowestoft, Somerville Hay UPCHER, the beloved son of Arthur and Isabella UPCHER, aged 17.
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MARRIAGES
both of Lowestoft.
On the 6th March, at Rougham Church, by the Rev M.A. SHAW, Mr F.J. MELTON, to Elizabeth ELLINGHAM, third
DEATHS
On the 1st March, at Wenhaston, Horace Herbert, youngest son of Mr Alban BURGESS, farmer, aged 5 months.
aged 52, brother of Mr F. B. STRATHERN, of Halesworth.
On the 1st March, at Laxfield, aged 45 years, Esther, wife of Mr SEARL, youngest daughter of the late Mr John EASY,
On the 1st March, at Lowestoft, aged 17, Somerville Hay, the beloved son of Arthur and Isabella UPCHER.
On the 2nd March, at Southwold, Frederick, fourth son of Mr F.W. DENNY, draper, aged 14.
On the 7th March, very suddenly, at Lowestoft, Mr Samuel THAINE aged 57 years.
On the 12th March, at Beccles, James Joseph, son of James BEALES, bill poster, aged 13 years.
late Mr Benjamin KENT, of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, aged 70 years.
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MARRIAGES
On the 2nd March, at Halesworth, Mr R. FARRINGTON, coachmaker, of Norwich, to Sarah, youngest daughter of Mr Joseph
On the 12th March, at St Peter's Mancroft, in this city, by the Rev C.TURNER, M.A., Mr John Plowman WARD, of Great
Yarmouth, to Charlotte, daughter of Mr J. BUTCHER, timber merchant, Bracondale.
T. CRICK, of Sturmer, Essex, to Emma, eldest daughter of Mr E. AUSTIN, More-street, Diss, in Norland.
Mrs Susannah NORTON, South-quay, Yarmouth.
to Louisa, widow of the late Robert WHITE, Esq., of Holly Hill Lodge, Ditchingham, and daughter of the late Thomas
On the 21st March, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J. T. JOHNSTON, rector, William Edward HARVEY, draper, of Hinxton,
Cambridgeshire, to Harriet MILLS, of Beccles, youngest daughter of the late Mr Richard MILLS, malster [sic], Beccles.
On the 15th March, at Southwold, in the 3rd year of his age, William, youngest son of Jonathan Robert and Elizabeth
GOODING.
Hall, in this county.
On the 29th February, at Cairo, Frederic SAYER, Esq., formerly of H.M.'s Royal Welsh Fusiliers, youngest son Robert
In addition to the above : -
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that we much question whether some people are aware that there are any duties of importance devolving upon the various
officers. >From time to time notices are affixed to doors of the church and of the chapels announcing that certain meetings in
who take (very properly) an interest in such matters, the public affairs of the parish are entirely unheeded by the rest of the
parishioners. In the matter of the making of the Poor Rate, which closely affects All who pay the impost, very frequently the
of officers, the expenditure of the public money, and the various matters affecting equally all the rate-payers, are passed by
of the utmost consequence to the interests of the community at large, and their proper administration highly necessary to the
advertisement in this paper and by the tolling of the church bell at the appointed hour, the parishioners allow the meetings to
remuneration, and one would think even thanks, devote much time and labour for the benefit of their fellow-parishioners. In
another column of this impression there appears an advertisement stating that the annual Meeting in Vestry will be held for the
PELLS, Mr H. READ, Mr R. A. KING, and Mr HORSLEY, in connection with the Churchwardens, who are Overseers by
virtue of their office. The first named of these gentlemen has held the office 13 years, and some of the others about 11. All four
adapted for the duties which have devolved upon them. It may be that the recurrence of the appointment for so many years of
four such overseers, in whose judgement and faithfulness everyone in the parish has or ought to have the highest confidence,
parish are attended to by them equally as well as if the parishioners themselves interfered....... .....These observations bear with
greater force upon the presen time, because we understand all the overseers have announced their intention of resigning the
acquire the practical knowledge possessed by those who for so many years have discharged the duties of overseers. We
therefore feel it our duty to urge that there may be a large meeting at the Church on Thursday, and that All - professionals,
in the appointment of persons suited for taking the places of the retiring officers. For the information of our readers, we may,
perhaps, just mention that in addition to the churchwardens the parish must nominate "four, three, or two other Substantial
"Peers, members of Parliament, clergymen (including Roman Catholic clergy and dissenting ministers, who may serve by
deputy), barristers and attorneys, physicians, surgeons and apothecaries, and commissioners and officers of excise, is
inhabitants of the parish. A woman can be appointed, and will be compellable to serve. If the inhabitants desire it, and he
whom they choose consent, one who is a rate-payer, but is not a house-holder, can be chosen; but he cannot be compelled to
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 31 March 1868 Page 5, column 5
MARRIAGES
On the 24th March, at Earsham Church, by the Venerable Archdeacon W.A. BOUVERIE, rector of Denton, Mr Thomas
SIMMONDS, of Aldershott, eldest son of the late Mr Thomas SIMMONDS, of Rock House, Farnham, to Annie Emilie,
On the 24th March, at St Peter's Church, Ipswich, by the Rev A.H. SYNGE, George, eldest son of Mr Charles MANBY, of
DEATHS
On the 21st March, suddenly, at his residence, Broad-street, Bungay, aged 58, Mr Henry CULLINGFORD, coal merchant.
Norwich Cathedral, and Rural Dean of the Deanery of Burnham.
On the 23rd March, Mrs Mary Ann BOSWELL, late of Great Yarmouth, aged 65.
Loddon, aged 77.
On the 25th March, in her 85th year, Mrs Mary LEATHERDALE, of Harleston.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 31 March 1868 Page 5, column 2
HALESWORTH County Court. March 24.---Before J. WORLLEDGE, Esq., Judge. Henry SPINDLER and David
clients claimed 1 Pound 4 Shillings each, balance of shares for salvage services. Plaintiffs assisted in getting a schooner off the
ground and into harbour. After the work was performed, the defendants, who had to divide the money - 70 Pounds - refused to
admiralty jurisdiction. Mr READ said his Honour was not asked to adjudicate as to the value of the salvage service, but to give
judgment for balance of shares of salvage money. Henry SPINDLER, plaintiff : I am a fisherman, at Thorpe. On Sunday 22nd
were there. The defendants got on board the schooner, and made the agreement about getting her off. My brother (defendant
George SPINDLER) told me the agreement they had made with the agent for the vessel and the master to get her afloat and
three or four others I laid out the chain. The defendants were on board the schooner whilst I and the boat's crew were carrying
navigate her to Aldeburgh quay. In reply to his Honour, the defendants admitted having received 70 Pounds. Plaintiff
vessel from Sizewell to Aldeburgh should have 10 Shillings extra. I understood there were 17 to share the 70 Pounds amongst.
me there was nothing more for me, and that I might help myself. Defendant WALKER is a labourer and not a seaman. His
Honour : I see WALKER has a pair of blue trousers on and that he is "got up" like a seaman today. (Laughter). Plaintiff David
boat with plaintiff to lay the anchor out. I went and offered my services, and no one objected to me until after the work was
done. I know the plaintiff was engaged. The defendant WALKER asked me to get into the boat and help carry the anchor out. I
George SPINDLER was not there when the ship was got afloat. Joshua CHARD, fisherman and beachman : I went on board
the schooner. I saw plaintiff and WESTHORPE [sic] on board assisting in getting the vessel off while I was there. They
The custom of the coast is, if a man goes on board a vessel in distress and makes a bargain for so much for salving her, all who
are really necessary to assist have an equal share with the man making the agreement, and those who navigate the ship to a port
this case. When we have performed the services we take the money, pay all reasonable expenses and port charges, then call a
meeting of the slalvors and share the money amongst them according to their degree - an able seaman has a full share, an
seaman and an ordinary seaman ? Witness : Just as much difference as there is between a judge and a lawyer. (Loud laughter).
An able seaman is supposed to be able to navigate a vessel from place to place along the coast. I call both the plaintiffs able
WALKER (one of the defendants) : I and George SPINDLER made this agreement (produced) with Mr Newson GARRETT to
get the schooner Portland off shore. We first carried the anchor and warp ashore to secure the vessel until the tide turned. As
(with the exception of William DANCE ) were present within an hour of the vessel's striking. The agreement was signed about
11 o'clock at night on the 21st December. Henry SPINDLER did not come till two on Sunday afternoon. He was on the beach,
the ballast. Henry SPINDLER got into the boat without my orders. His brother said he employed him, so I gave him 50
Shillings for working the vessel off and 10 Shillings for going round to Aldeburgh. I have disposed of the whole 70 Pounds.
divided into 15 and 1/2 shares .Henry SPINDLER and WESTHORPE [sic] were not present when the division was made. I
made out the list of names as the men were set to work. I swear I did not employ either of the plaintiffs. Cross examined : We
about eleven o'clock on Sunday morning. I told him he could come to work and help. We had the ballast out then. He assisted
I went aboard at eight o'clock on Saturday night and remained until five o'clock on Sunday afternoon, when I went home, got
ballast out. His Honour said he should take time to ascertain if he had any jurisdiction, and if he found he had he would give
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 7 April 1868 Page 5, column 5
MARRIAGES
Frances Sarah MILLARD, of Chancery Lane, London.
On the 5th April, at Beccles, Church, by the Rev J.J.S. BIRD, curate, Nathaniel Leander MILLS, maltster, to Elizabeth,
DEATH
On the 17th March, at Weybread, in her 92nd year, Elizabeth, relict of the late Mr Richard BUCK, formerly of Hedenham,
On the 24th March, aged 7 months, Herbert Michael Gerald, only child of J. S. Herbert WEBB, Esq., of Ditchingham.
On the 26th of March, at Halesworth, after a long affliction, Walter ADAMS, bricklayer, aged 25 years.
On the 30th March, at Halesworth, suddenly, in her 70th year, Hannah, relict of the late Robert PALMER, bricklayer, formerly
of that town.
On the 31st March, at the Red House, Bawdsey, Mary, relict of Mr Thomas EASTERSON, of Halesworth, aged 81.
On the 1st April, at Beccles, Thomas Henry PEARCE, youngest child of Thomas and Maria PEARCE, aged six months.
In addition to the above: -
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Life Assurance Society. Note The Address! Edward WATSON, Dispensing and Family Chemist, Blyburgate Street, Beccles.
MARRIAGES
On the 31st March, at Gressenhall, by the Rev Dennis HILL, Thomas PRATT, second son of Mr J. B. PRATT, Needham,
On the 6th April, at the Parish Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Mr Charles David WRIGHT, to Sarah Ann
YORK, both of Lowestoft.
GARDINER, labourer, to Emma PURLAND, all of Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 28th March, after a protracted affliction, Sarah, relict of Mr Henry WELHAM, Dolphin Inn, Diss, aged 44 years.
On the 1st April, at Gillingham, Priscilla CATCHPOLE aged 81 years. She was for upwards of 50 years a faithful servant at
On the 2nd April, at Great Yarmouth, Mary, the wife of Henry FELLOWS, Esq., aged 63.
On the 3rd April, at her residence, Ipswich, Ann, widow of Richard Dykes ALEXANDER, aged 84 years.
Street, Lowestoft.
On the 5th April, at Great Yarmouth, of consumption, George, eldest son of the late Mr G. PLAYFORD, of Yarmouth, aged
On the 8th April, aged 13 months, Frank Baldry, third son of Albert and Mary CHASTON, Ringsfield Old Hall.
In addition to the above: -
(Circular.) Dispensing Establishment, Blyburgate Street, Beccles. Sir, I beg to inform you that I have commenced the
Manufacture of Ginger Beer, and am also appointed Wholesale Agent for CALEY's Celebrated Norwich Soda Water,
orders will receive the prompt attention of Yours respectfully, Edward WATSON April, 1868.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 21 April 1868 Page 5, column 5
On the 9th April, by the Rev Charles CRAVEN, rector of Spexhall, Henry Chase GREEN, of Diss, eldest son of Mr R.
anyone, a description of the wedding is also available from the paper].
FENNER, to Sarah GIDNEY, widow, both of Lowestoft.
On the 6th April, at Wangford, Benjamin Green SMITH, plumber and glazier, aged 53 years.
On the 7th April, at Lowestoft, in her 40th year, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of Mr William GRAY, leaving a family to mourn
On the 12th April, at Halesworth, Mr John TIPPLE, aged 59 years.
On the 12th April, at Ditchingham, aged 2 years, John Onesimus, second son of John and Hannah BROCK, of the same place.
year.
On the 17th April, Mr James HILL, merchant's clerk, son of Mr Daniel HILL, baker, late of Beccles, aged 50 years.
stonemason, late of Beccles.
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS Fatal Accident.---On Monday, about three o'clock p.m., an accident occurred which resulted
in the instantaneous death of William SMITH, aged 52, a labourer in the employ of Miss L. ROWLEY, of Holbeck's Park. The
and while so engaged, accidentally fell from the tumbril which he was loading, with great violence upon his head, and was
killed upon the spot. At an inquest which was held at the King's Head Inn, on the following day, before G.A. PARTRIDGE,
was at work with the deceased, loading straw from a stack on to a tumbril. I was on the stack and deceased was on the tumbril.
supported by the straw and he was quite straight. I ran to him directly and found he was quite black in the face. I loosened his
but we could get none down his throat. I did not leave him after he fell and he did not move or speak. He was quite sober, and
more than five or six feet. - Mr J.T. MURIEL, surgeon, said: I was sent for about 3.30 on Monday afternoon to go to
Holbeck's, as an accident had occurred there. I went directly, and when I arrived deceased had been dead about a quarter-of-an-
have a fit or anything of the sort, and he was a very healthy man. I have examined the body externally and find the cause of
death to be fracture of the vertebrae of the neck, occasioned by the fall. Death must have been instantaneous. - The Jury
wife and four children to mourn his untimely fate, was one of four brothers and is the third who has met a violent death, one
brother having been accidentally drowned on his voyage to Newfoundland, and the other brother having died from injuries
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 28 April 1868 Page 5, column 6
MARRIAGES
FENNER, gentleman, to Sarah Ann GIDNEY, youngest daughter of the late Stephen GOWING, Esq., Prospect Villa,
Lowestoft.
son of the late Mr George HURREN, Angel Inn, Saxmundham, to Maria, eldest daughter of the late Mr James CROUCHEN,
Great Yarmouth.
On the 8th April, at Great Yarmouth, Johanna, the wife of Mr Robert NOCKOLDS, fish merchant, aged 37.
On the 12th April, at Great Yarmouth, Elizabeth, widow of the late Mr Thomas BIRCH, aged 84.
On the 14th April, at Great Yarmouth, Mary, wife of Mr James SUMNER, aged 77.
On the 16th April, at Colchester, in the 80th year of her age, Laura Catherine, the widow of Saml. [sic] Thomas CARTER,
On the 18th April, at Southsea, Hants, in his 24th year, Robert Henry, second son of the late Mr Wm. [sic] FULLER, of
Westhall.
Great Yarmouth, aged 82.
On the 22nd April, at Beccles, Thomas CHERRY, bootmaker, aged 57 years.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 28 April 1868 Page 5, column 4
v. Henry WALKER and George SPINDLER, Thorpe-next-the-Sea. - The claim in this case was 1 Pound 4 Shillings 1 Penny
similar circumstances. The decision in each case was adjourned from the last Court until today, as his Honour was doubtful
alleged to be due to plaintiffs respectively, as their shares of certain salvage earned by getting the schooner Portland off shore
near Sizewell Gap, and navigating her to Aldborough in safety, which had been received by defendants. The case was fully
has jurisdiction in such case........but at the trial I had forgotten the "Merchant Shipping Amendment Act, 1862," (25 and 26
Vic., c.63, sec. 49) by which the jurisdiction in salvage cases conferred by part 8 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, upon
to the County Court......I think I may fairly assume that this Court has jurisdiction to decide the present cases. His honour,
having gone through the evidence given at the trial, proceeded to decide the cases on their merits, saying : With respect to the
bargain with the ship's agent, had in my opinion a perfect right to determine how many and what men should be employed in
the salvage; I think therefore, if WESTHORPE worked at all, he did so as a mere volunteer, and it is clear he was sent ashore
vessel then having been brought into a port of safety, the defendants received the 70 Pounds agreed upon, and out of it Henry
WALKER paid what he called the expenses, and of which he produced an account amounting to 8 Pounds, which was thus
4 Pounds; plaintiff H. SPINDLER, assisting getting the vessel off the beach 2 Pounds 10 Shillings; casual expenses 1 Pound;
David WESTHORPE, 10 Shillings; which left 62 Pounds to be divided, and which Henry WALKER divided into 15 and 1/2
for the twelve men engaged, and the half share for the boy, which appears to me to have been a very fair decision; and seeing
the 3 Pounds which he received a fair payment for what he did. And as I am of the opinion that plaintiff WESTHORPE was
no reason to disturb the division of the salvage money which defendants have made, and therefore give judgment for them in
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 5 May 1868 Page 5, column 5
MARRIAGES
Suffolk, to Catherine, only child of the late Richard PAINE, Esq., of Dye House, in the county of Surrey.
On the 29th April, at the Independent Chapel, Bungay, by the Rev C.S. CAREY, Henry, youngest son of Mr R. COOKE, of
DEATHS
On the 11th April, at Wandsworth, Herbert MONTAGU, Esq., aged 40, sixth son of the late E.P. MONTAGU, Esq., of
On the 21st April, at the Rectory, Blickling, the Rev John CUSTANCE, rector of Blickling and Erpingham, aged 80.
On the 28th April, at Lowestoft, aged 56, Mr James SNOOD, landlord of the Fox and Hounds Inn.
third daughter of the late Robt. [sic] CRABTREE, Esq., of Halesworth.
On the 1st May, at Kennington, Surrey, Henry STARLAND, aged 40, second son of John STARLAND, painter, Beccles.
Ardleigh Hall, Essex.
On the 3rd May, at Beccles, in her 65th year, Mrs Mary ASHFORD, widow of the late Mr Wm.[sic] ASHFORD, farmer,
On the 4th May, after along illness, James BOYDEN, gentleman, of Beccles, aged 77 years.
In addition to the above: -
BECCLES ....Religious Tract Society.---The annual meeting of the Beccles Branch of this society was held in the Corn Hall on
Wednesday evening. The chair was taken at half-past seven by the Rev John FLOWER. There was not a large attendance. A
The Chairman regretted they had not the attendance of representatives of the different religious denominations in the town on
the platform, as they had in the body of the hall. But their absence was owing to the meeting being held on a Wednesday
information of the operations of the society in this town during the past year. Mr GARRARD stated that about 3,000 tracts had
been circulated in the town and adjacent villages, and he had good reason for believing that, by means of them, a great amount
lost three subscribers they had six new ones. The receipts were 8 Pounds 13 Shillings and 7 Pence, and there had been paid
Henry STACEY next briefly addressed the meeting. The Rev Edmund CRISP, the deputation from the Parent Society, spoke
the extent to which its publications are distributed in the hospitals, workhouses and prisons throughout the kingdom, and the
described the way in which the Society's tracts and other publications were distributed at the Paris Exhibition last year, and he
briefly referred to its operations in India. The income of the Parent Society for the Past year was 113, 467 Pounds. The total
from the Depository during the year is 40,991,763, besides issues from branches in foreign countries. The Honorary Secretaries
of the Society are the Rev Canon CHAMPNEYS, M.A., and the Rev R. VAUGHAN, D.D. At the close of the meeting, a
.....Poor Rate.----At A Vestry meeting held on Thursday, at which the Rector presided, a rate was made of eight-pence in the
pound for the relief of the poor, for the ensuing quarter.
DEATHS
On the 29th April, in his 35th year, Mr William DAY, draper, late of Great Ellingham.
On the 4th May, at his residence, Yoxford, Joseph O. COTTINGHAM, Esq., aged 72, greatly regretted.
On the 5th May, at Beccles, William SOANS, labourer, aged 22 years.
On the 7th May, at Beccles, George, son of George WEST, labourer, aged 5 years.
On Saturday last, the 9th May, at the house of his master, aged 75, Samuel BAULDRY, a faithful servant of Mr James
In addition to the above: -
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Lowestoft And District For The "East Suffolk Gazette."
BIRTH
On the 11th May, at Bungay Staithe, the wife of Mr George WEBBER, Inland Revenue-office, of a son.
On Saturday week, at St John's Church, Paddington, Edmund Knowles LACON, Esq., eldest son of Sir Edmund LACON,
Bart., to Miss Henrietta Julia HARVEY, eldest daughter of R.J.H. HARVEY, Esq., M.P., and Lady Henrietta HARVEY.
both of Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 12th May, at Southwold, in his 71st year, Mr Robert ROGERS, late harbour pilot, of that town.
On the 12th May, at Bungay, aged 4 years, Emily Jane BROWN, the youngest daughter of Mr William and Sarah BROWN,
On the 16th May, at Beccles, Jemima, wife of Wm. [sic] CARTER, shoemaker, aged 55 years.
On the 16th May, at Tuddenham, Robert, the second son of the late Robert CHASTON, of Beccles, aged 34.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 19 May 1868 Page 5, column 5
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ....Lucifer Matches Again!----On Tuesday evening last, shortly after seven o'clock, a fire
there is no doubt that it was occasioned by the now so frequent use of lucifer matches by children. There is a thoroughfare past
the stable, and shortly before the fire broke out some children were seen to run from that direction, and two lucifer matches
horse from the stable without injury, and much of the harness was destroyed. The property, we understand, is uninsured, and it
is fortunate, from the close proximity of other old buildings and cottages, that the fire was quickly discovered.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 19 May 1868 Page 8, column 2
FAMILY BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSE, Ditchingham, Bungay. Samuel TIBNAM Begs respectfully to call attention of
always in Stock, and orders to measure personally and punctually attended to. Price List on application. Repairs of every
description neatly and strongly executed.
DEATHS
On the 21st May, at Beccles, Charles, third son of the late Mr Robert JOHNSON, farmer, Boyton.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 26 May 1868 Page 5, column 3
persons assembled at Ashfield-green in Wickhambrook, to witness the burning in effigy of a ghost which had been caught on
the proceeding Monday night by a butcher. On the 23rd December last the wife of Edward SMITH died suddenly, and since
child, who had since her death lived with his father, left their abode about a fortnight ago, in order to evade the nightly visits of
the sprite, and no amount of reasoning could dissipate the fear that some supernatural agency was at work against them. Many
but on Monday, the 11th May, between 11 and 12 at night, Mr James PRYKE, a butcher, had the temerity to give it chase, and
the ghost, on finding its pursuer gaining ground vanished behind a hedge at the entrance to the occupation of Mr J.H. PRYKE.
conduct of the woman prepared an effigy which they carried on a pole for about three hours, and then consigned it to a bonfire,
of 30 or 40 faggots, prepared on a field in the occupation of Mr R. GOODWIN, opposite Mr J. PRYKE's mill.
DEATHS
On the 21st May, at Brighton, aged ten years and two months, Hugh Alexander Shafto ADAIR, eldest son of Hugh Edward
On the 25th May, at Beccles, aged nine months, Herbert, son of Wm. [sic] CABLE, labourer.
On the 26th May, at Beccles, aged two years and six months, Henry, son of James BALLS, labourer.
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On the 31st May, at the Parish Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Mr John Thompson HERRING. to Emma
On the 1st June, at the Parish Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, James FIRMAN, to Lavinia NAYLOR, both of
On the 7th June, at Beccles, by the Rev J.J. S. BIRD, John MARTIN to Mary Ann Youell GRICE, both of Beccles.
DEATHS
late of Lowestoft, and formerly surgeon in the Royal Navy.
On the 1st June, at Beccles, aged 77 years, Mrs Ann WEEDS, of Bungay.
On the 5th June, James Henry, infant son of Mr William HARMER, coach-trimmer, Beccles.
On the 7th June, at Beccles, aged 77 years, Mrs Susannah WIGG.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 9 June 1868 Page 4, column 3
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. The Artisans And Labourers Dwellings Bill. Economist.----The Artisans and Labourers
series which is likely to be a long one. It is an attempt to attack one of the most serious evils in our civilisation, the disgraceful
manner in which a large section of our labouring poor are housed. The price of house-room in the great cities, and more
earn from 12 Shillings to 18 Shillings a week, are wholly unable to pay the sum demanded for lodgings of any decent kind.
That sum is usually one-third of their incomes, and if the family is large, even more, and the labourer is tempted to reduce it by
lodgers, who pay a portion of the landlord's demand. Usually he adopts the second device, first, because it enables him to live
nearer to his work; and secondly - it is useless to deceive ourselves upon the point - he is not yet civilised enough to care
who sees no reason of any kind why an entire family should not sleep in one room, and will do so even when he has two or
three. The agricultural labourers, for example, who obtain cottages at low rents, frequently crowd them as full as the worst
centres of work, are found crammed to the roof with families who set all sanitary rules, all household decencies, and some
usually powerful instincts, equally at defiance; who disregard all ties of relationship, and live, as Lord CHELMSFORD said,
often poor men, spend as little as possible upon repairs, dig no cesspools, open no drains, supply no water, and leave as few
windows for light and air as they possibly can, windows being conveniences which will break. Such houses become, of course,
"rookery" where they were originally generated. It is essential that the State, as guardian of the lives of its subjects, should
can have a moral right to let a house in a state unfit for human habitation any more than he can have a right to sell poison at his
abstain from selling it, and can no more plead his right of property against the Legislature than a chemist could plead his right
this is a much more difficult question - to take heed that his conduct does not lower the general level of morality. The right of
the Legislature, to suppress overcrowding on moral grounds is, in principle, identical with its right to suppress indecent
Commons accordingly has passed without a division a Bill, which has also found favour in the Lords, and which is intended as
first blow at the "rookeries" of our great cities. Under this Bill, whenever a house is condemned by competent medical
Vestry - may direct the owner to make the necessary improvements. If he declines, the local authority may order the house to
be closed, or may purchase it on a valuation and rebuild, or may delegate its right of so doing to a speculator in houses. There
tenantry habitable accommodation and selling his property to someone who will. This principle is obviously sound, and would
seem strong enough to secure the end desired; but there are difficulties of detail in the way, of such a character that unless they
not be entirely in the hands of petty landlords - the class which, of all others, seeks most for municipal office; and in that case
the Act will either be inoperative, or will be used to secure high prices for worthless property - a minor but still serious evil. In
unpopular, and will compel the local authority to adopt one of two expedients. Either they will delegate their right to a builder,
or they will exert their alternative power of closing the houses altogether. In the former case the builder is pretty certain to look
population must be expelled very often by sheer force. It is true the owner will, in the second case, have every temptation to
pay so badly and give so much trouble. Again, as Lord PORTMAN suggested in his somewhat bitter speech, the Bill does not
fourteen. Upon the whole, we are inclined to hope that the Bill will pass as an experimental law, but doubt if the experiment
authority is very strong, and it is possible to extend the area to be built on; but we fear it will prove inadequate to its great
object - the more decent housing of the poor of the Metropolis.
DEATHS
On the 6th June, at Halesworth, Katherine, fourth daughter of Robert William and Hannah BURLEIGH, aged 15.
On the 10th June, at 22, Gainsford-street, Horsleydown, London, Elizabeth, relict of Mr Edward CARMAN, late of Harleston.
On the 11th June, at Beccles, Henry son of Henry ANDREWS, bricklayer, aged 2 years.
year of her age.
On the 13th June, at Beccles, aged 2 years and 11 months, Jessie, youngest daughter of Mr Charles BARKWAY.
In addition to the above: -
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 16 June 1868 Page 5, column 5
funeral cortege of the late Mr NEEP, consisting of a carriage drawn by a pair of horses, was about to enter the churchyard, the
horses' heads were seized by a man named JACOBS, who vehemently threatened that unless a beer score, amounting to the
the carriage had a narrow escape from being overturned by reason of the horses being whipped by the driver while being so
held, and it was not until the near approach of the police, coupled with the promise of payment by one of the mourners, the the
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 23 June 1868 Page 5, column 6
BIRTH
DEATH
On the 16th June, at his residence, Milford Villa, Cotham, Bristol, in his 81st year, the Rev Thomas Steffe CRISP, many years
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 30 June 1868 Page 5, column 6
MARRIAGES
GOWING, of Daventry, Northamptonshire, second son of the late James Warden GOWING, of Lowestoft, to Catherine,
On the 24th June, at Southwold, by the Rev R. C. M. ROUSE, rector, the Rev J. POTTS, 2nd master of the Grammar School,
DEATHS
On the 17th June, at Great Yarmouth, Mr T. BULLEY, aged 92.
On the 18th June, at Great Yarmouth, Mrs Ann RICHES, relict of the late Henry RICHES, tailor, aged 96.
On the 19th June, at Great Yarmouth, Mr G. RICHES, printer, aged 58.
On the 21st June, at the Nunnery, Diss, Lucy, the wife of John MUSKETT, Esq.
MARRIAGES
On the 2nd July, at the Baptist Church, Gorleston, by the Rev W. ALLNUTT, M.A., Stephen Samuel BATELY, of Bradwell,
On the 25th June, at St John's, Lowestoft, by the Rev H. BEAUMONT, M.A., John MORGAN, of Binfield-road, Stockwell, to
Alice Scott Lind, daughter of Samuel HOWETT, of the Marine Esplanade, Lowestoft.
On the 31st [sic] June, at Beccles, in his 7th year, James, son of Mr Charles BARKWAY, of this town.
On the 1st July, Robert BARBER, formerly fel-monger [sic], Beccles, aged 70 years.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 7 July 1868 Page 5, column 3
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS .....Fatal Accident.----About two months since a well was began to be sunk on the premises
abandoned for a time, and on Monday, a young man named George COOK, aged about 20, undertook to complete the work.
suddenly gave way, and buried the young man in about 25 feet of soil and bricks. It is feared some time will elapse before the
scarcely reached the top, when it gave way. Every exertion is being made to recover the body. Men were employed during the
And also: -
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dangerously narrow piece of road, about midway of which there is a kind of square consisting of artisans' and labourers'
cottages, the entrance from the square to the road being very abrupt. On Saturday evening a child about two years of age,
manufactory, suddenly ran from the square into the road, when she was knocked down and ran over by a timber drag which
was passing at the time. The poor child's head was crushed and she was internally injured, and died in about two hours. An
who witnessed the accident, said there was not the slightest blame attached to any one, and a verdict in accordance with the
facts was returned. At the suggestion of Mr R. BURROWS (foreman), the jury kindly subscribed 7 Shillings and 6 Pence for
ALDRICH's factory. Mr BROWN has only recently come to work at Diss, and the deceased was one of a family of five, all
under seven years of age.
DEATHS
Recently, at Bungay, Mr Isaac AUGUST, tailor.
63rd year of his age.
On the 9th July, aged one month, Fanny Edith, daughter of Mr John BARNBY, farmer.
of Ditchingham House, Norfolk, a magistrate for the County of Suffolk, and late Major of the 3rd Battalion Suffolk Rifle
Volunteers.
MARRIAGES
On the 12th July, at the Parish Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Mr James GALLANT, to Margaret ELVIN,
On the 15th July, at the Parish Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Mr Wm. [sic] Henry COLEMAN, to Mary Ann
COOK, both of Lowestoft.
OXBOROUGH, daughter of George OXBOROUGH, bricklayer, Beccles.
BUXTON, to Keziah, fifth daughter of Mr Edgar EASTWICK, of Roydon Hall, Stowmarket.
On the 9th July, at Oxford, after a long affliction, borne with Christian resignation, Walter, second son of Mr John COOPER,
On the 13th July, at Ditchingham, deeply regretted by his family and friends, Mr P.S. MILLARD, of the firm of MILLARD
and Son, and TEWSON, auctioneers, etc.
On the 14th July, at his residence, 27, Victoria-street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Abraham, eldest son of Mr Abraham CLARKE, of
Beccles, much lamented and respected.
On the 19th July, at Beccles, Pells BARNARD, aged 37 years, Gunner, 9th Brigade, Royal Artillery.
In addition to the above: -
ALARMING FIRE AT DISS On Friday morning se'nnight, about one o'clock, the inhabitants of Diss were aroused from their
slumbers by cries of "Fire!" and the ringing of the fire bells, and in about half an hour the streets were thronged by people,
SMITH's chemist shop at the corner, is occupied by Messrs HEYWOOD (blacksmiths), DOVE (watchmaker), Bullock
(cooper), and J. EVANS (currier), their respective dwelling houses and shops forming a line fronting the street. At the back are
occupation of Mrs COPEMAN, cabinet maker, whose house and show rooms are on the opposite side of the street, two or
three stables in the occupation of Messrs ESLING, Mr BULLOCK, and others, and Mr EVANS's currier's shop and drying
dry condition in consequence of the long drought, excited great fears of a sweeping destruction of property. Further, the angle
continued more or less along the south side of St Nicholas Street. It only required a strong south or south west wind, and a dark
sized moon and day just breaking at the time the fire broke out, there was sufficient light to admit the work of extinguishing
first to discover the fire, and promptly summoned the fire brigade, who got the fire engine to the spot as quickly as possible.
The nearest supply of water was the moat at Mr T.L. TAYLOR's brewery, a distance of about 100 yards. Here the engine was
condition, and some time elapsed before any amount of water could be thrown on the burning mass. The fire broke out in Mr
BULLOCK's cooperage, adjoining which is his stable, and a pony standing therein was burnt to death. Mr FULCHER, of the
flames caused it to cling to the place of its destruction. Mr FULCHER, however, rendered good service by procuring a hand
saw and cutting off the communication with the dwelling house. Mr J. ALDRICH also rendered effectual service by directing
currier's shop may be attributed to Mr ALDRICH's efforts. In Mr ESLING's stable was a valuable mare, which Mr PEARCE,
shoemaker, and Mr ANDREWS, watchmaker, succeeded in getting out at considerable risk to themselves. Mrs COPEMAN's
completely destroyed and we regret to add that she will be a considerable sufferer, in consequence of the stock being only
partially insured. Mr BULLOCK's loss is estimated at about 100 Pounds, and was not covered at all by insurance. Mr EVANS
BULLOCK and DOVE was materially injured by its hasty removal. The efforts of the fire brigade were well supplemented by
the hearty and prompt co-operation of hundreds of the inhabitants, who formed themselves into a double line from the burning
labouring with a good will, which it was pleasing to witness. It would be invidious to name particular individuals, but the
energy and sustained efforts of Messrs Frederick HAMMOND and James HARRISON in handing water from the moat, and
formed on the instant its necessity was realised. The appearance of the fire form the Park fields and the Mere was weird and
sublime ; the moon shining in the south, the day breaking in the east, with the glimmer of the flames through the foliage of the
may considered extremely fortunate that thousands of pounds worth of property was not destroyed. The fire is supposed to
have been purely accidental. On Sunday, about noon, the fire again broke out, but was extinguished by a few pails of water.
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EIGHTEEN HOUSES DESTROYED BY FIRE AT STOWMARKET. On Sunday morning, the 12th, at about eleven o'clock,
raged for four hours with so much fury that before it was mastered no less than thirteen houses on the west side of the street,
the east side of the street, and occupied by W. EASLING. It had a thatched roof, the adjoining cottages towards the north side
plastered. A narrow gateway divided this from two houses, the property of Mr GUDGEON, one used as an office and the other
was noticed that some sparks were coming out of EASLING's chimney ; whether it was on fire, or whether they were burning
some light wood is not known, but a minute or so afterwards the roof was seen to be in flames which spread with great
the several places of worship. The fire bell at the church sent out its summons and in a few minutes the ministers conducting
the services brought them to a close. Mounted messengers were sent off to the neighbouring parishes, at Buxhall the service
in the town almost as soon as the town engine could be got ready. R.J. PETTIWARD, Esq., of Finboro' Park sent his private
engine as well as some of the "Extincteurs," in one of his fastest travelling vehicles, and also came himself, working as hard as
time before a supply of water could be got, a line of persons being formed all down Bury-street, round the road past the mill
down to the river, so that by passing pails of water along they managed to keep one of the engines at work. Mr John PHILLIPS
the water to Union-street, whence it was sent to Bury-street by the Needham engine, and thence it was sent by the Buxhall
engine to the Coombs engine, which again forwarded it to the working engine. While all these preparations were going on the
and MARKWELL, but a party consisting of several persons had in the meantime set to work, and by great exertions pulled the
end of the Carpenter's Arms house down before the fire touched Mr TURNER's house, which was preserved by the application
street were soon on fire in such manner that all attempts to put them out were utterly useless ; the only thing to be done was to
ultimately got under [sic], but not before thirteen houses had been completely destroyed. The occupiers of the houses were all
efforts to rescue their goods, with the fire at their doors and over their heads, was a pitiable sight ; women running to and fro
beyond a few chairs and here and there a bed. One woman, who had lost everything, said her husband had just gone away for
his harvest and she did not know where to send for him. Another, on asking Messrs DAWSON Brothers' manager (Mr
The engines played on the smouldering embers until eight o'clock, and entirely extinguished what little fire remained. The
cottages were partly insured.
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DEATHS
On the same day, at Beccles, aged 3 years, Edith Anne, daughter of Mr GUTTERIDGE, railway porter.
On the 24th July, aged 1 year and 9 months, Herbert, son of James HAMMOND, millwright.
On the 15th July, aged 78, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr Benjamin BERRETT, of Carlton Colville, near Lowestoft.
On the 16th July, at Saxmundham, aged 15 years, Charles, the beloved son of Mr Henry HAYWARD, plumber, etc, after a
On the 20th July, Edward Missenden LOVE, Esq., J.P., formerly Capt. 60th Rifles, eldest surviving son of the Rev E.
Missenden LOVE, of Somerleyton, in this county.
On the 30th July, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, Rector, Joseph NUNN, shoemaker, to Susannah
GOLDSMITH, both of Beccles.
On Friday morning at his residence, St George's, the Rev John ALEXANDER, aged 75, for nearly fifty years pastor of Princes-
street Chapel, Norwich.
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MARRIAGES
Anne CROWE, both of Lowestoft.
On the 2nd August, at St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Geo. [sic] MACEY, to Jane CRISPIN,
On the 2nd August, at St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Chas. [sic] DAY, to Betsy NAPTHINE,
On the 4th August, at St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Geo. [sic] BARNEBY, to Hannah PYE,
DEATHS
of the above place.
On the 31st July, at her residence, St John's, Palgrave, near Diss, in the 88th year of her age, Mary, the eldest and last surviving
On the 4th August, at Southwold, of dropsy, Mr Robert BEDINGFIELD, for many years carrier from Southwold to
Halesworth, aged 72 years, greatly respected.
On the 6th August, at Beccles, in his 29th year, Edward PITCHERS, eldest son of Mr John PITCHERS, of this town.
On the 6th August, at Beccles, Richard PITCHERS, aged 36 years, labourer.
In addition to the above: -
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United States. It was dated the 6th August, and was received the following morning at 11 o'clock, thus occupying only a few
hours in its transmission. There were only two words - "come immediately" - the charge for which was ten guineas [10 Pounds
And also: -
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Friday at Brome, near Eye. A man named Charles CRAWFORD, in the employ of Mr E.B. MARSH, and who has served as a
course of the morning, a bottle of rum was sent for by the deceased and the men with whom he was working, which was drunk
on the question, a man named HARPER telling CRAWFORD that if he could drink a bottle of rum he would pay for it.
deceased snatched the bottle out of his hand, drew the cork, and drunk half the rum. HARPER then snatched the bottle out of
CRAWFORD's hand and gave it to a man named John LEEDER, whereupon deceased again seized the bottle and drank the
ran about ten yards and then fell down. He was picked up and laid in the shade, and was left there about half-past one. He laid
there till three o'clock, when the men went to look at him and found him black in the face, and after throwing cold water on his
who used every means to counteract the effect of the rum without avail, and the poor fellow expired about eight o'clock in the
evening. An inquest was held at the Swan inn on Saturday afternoon, before F.B. MARRIOTT, Esq., coroner, when a verdict
and one child.
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On the 27th of June, at Nusseerabad, Bombay Presidency, by the Rev G.B. STRICTER, M.A., chaplain of Neemuch, the Rev
F.L. SHARPIN, B.A., chaplain of Nusseerabad, fourth son of Henry SHARPIN, Esq., of Beccles, late of H.M. 4th Light
On the 17th August, at Beccles, Church, by the Rev J.J.S. BIRD (curate), William SAMPSON, labourer, to Lucy WRIGHT,
both of Beccles.
draper, to Miss Elizabeth COPEMAN, only daughter of Mr John COPEMAN, of Beccles.
DEATHS
daughter of Robert GURNEY, Lound.
On the 6th August, at his residence, Southtown, Great Yarmouth, after a long illness, Mr William GEORGE, aged 67.
On the 8th August, at Wrentham, in the 25th year of his age, Robert, second son of Mr C. SMITH, Wrentham.
On the 9th August, at 70, Greenwich-road, Dalston, aged 16, Henry Richard, eldest son of Mr Charles COOK, of that place,
On the 11th August, at Halesworth, aged 66, Ann, wife of Mr William GARROD.
On the 14th August, at Beccles, aged 6 years, Charles, son of Charles TURNER, tailor, Beccles.
On the 16th August, at Beccles, aged 11 months, George, son of John GOFFIN, waterman.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 18 August 1868 Page 1, column 1
SCHWEPPE's Soda, Potash, Seltzer and Lithia Waters, and Lemonade; also GALLs' and other Makers; Vichy Waters, etc;
Soda, Lemonade and Ginger Beer Powders, and Sherbert. STEEL's Ginger Beer Powder, 4 Pence per Packet, makes Two
Gallons, is a First-Rate Article.
STEEL & son, And Other Makers.- Lists On Application. Agents For The New Glycerine Sheep Dip.
A well-selected Stock of Fancy Goods usually kept by Chemists, including Windsor, Honey, Glycerine, and other Soaps;
best quality. Attention is also invited to their large and well-selected Stock of Genuine Foreign Cigars & Tobaccos,
Meerschaum Pipes, Tubes, etc.
quality and fit guaranteed
And also: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ....Balloon Ascent.----At the request of many gentlemen of the city of Norwich, Mr
SIMMONS, the aeronaut, who made a pleasant, though short aerial voyage from the Green Hill Gardens a week ago, ascended
second ascent, the Market-place was soon crowded with people, hundreds of whom waited patiently all day while the balloon
was being inflated. When everything was got ready for a start, Mr SIMMONS, to indulge the curiosity of scores of people,
place was densely crowded with spectators, Mr SIMMONS released the balloon and proceeded upon his uncertain voyage,
Mr MARIS, was magnificent. In two minutes the balloon attained an altitude of 10,000 feet. Mr MARRIS [sic], who
before him. About a minute after the balloon shot from the earth, the aeronauts had a bird's-eye view of the whole county of
out to his astonished passenger the various towns and villages dotted over the country, viz., Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Wangford,
Halesworth, Eye, Framlingham, Saxmundham, Aylsham, in fact every place of importance from Lynn Deeps to Harwich.
below, amongst which they could distinguish the barking of dogs, and lowing of cattle, the shouting of men, and the constant
hum of threshing machines. These sounds soon gave place to that of the surge of the ocean, and Mr SIMMONS informed his
he at once descended towards mother earth, but when within a few yards of the ground he found that the balloon was drifting
towards a plantation of oaks. Seeing that if an attempt were not instantaneously made to land, both himself and companion
simultaneously with Mr SIMMONS. Lightened of its passengers, the balloon reascended with great rapidity, and sailed
towards the sea, in which it was shortly after observed to fall by some Sherringham fishermen, at the distance of 2 1/2 miles
not one tithe so quick as they left it, the journey from Norwich to Bressingham, where they alighted, occupying only fifteen
minutes. Bressingham is a small village eight miles beyond Aylsham, and five miles south-west of Cromer. Nothing has been
being recovered, some tangible token of sympathy should be given to Mr SIMMONS for his great loss.
MARRIAGES
On the 13th August, at the Parish Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Mr Thomas George CLEMENTS, to Miss
On the 19th August, at Wymondham, in the county of Norfolk, by the Rev Canon DRAKE, M.A., rector of Sedgebrook and
chaplain in ordinary to the Queen, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, Frederick Henry GOODING, Esq., of Halesworth, in this
At St Mary's Church, Bungay, by the Rev R. MATHEWS, Robert, eldest son of Mr AIREY, to Charlotte Jemima, eldest
daughter of the late Manning ARCHER, all of Bungay.
On the 14th August, at Pulham St Mary Magdalen, Josiah WALLER, Esq., in his 83rd year.
On the 19th August, at Beccles, aged 81 years, Abraham CLARKE, much lamented.
On Friday, the 21st August, at Beccles, Jonathan SHORE, farmer, late of Gresham, Norfolk, aged 81.
Sarah LONG of Kirby Cane Green, Norfolk.
and late of St Andrew's Ilketshall, Suffolk, aged 59.
MARRIAGES
On the 21st August, at St Mary's Church, Bungay, by the Rev G.F. MATHEWS [sic], the incumbent, Mr Robert AIREY, of
veterinary surgeon of Bungay.
On the 25th August, at the Parish Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Mr John Herbert HARRIS, to Miss Mary
On the 23rd August, at Holy Trinity Church, Bungay, by the Rev T. BARKWAY, Mr Augustus WHITELAND, to Jane
Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr Joseph WESTGATE, of Bungay.
On the 26th August, in his 19th year, at Loddon, after a short illness, Harry Victor, the beloved and youngest son of William
and Elizabeth Maria HODDY.
On the 26th August, at Beccles, aged 47 years, Jane, wife of Robert DENNINGTON, labourer.
On the 24th August, at Beccles, aged 84 years, Rebecca, widow of the late Edward MEACHEM, bricklayer.
DEATHS
On the 27th August, at 2, Camden Crescent, beloved by all who knew her, Charlotte, relict of George BARLEE, Esq., formerly
On the 28th August, very suddenly, in his 46th year, much respected, Mr Josiah William HARE, chemist of Harleston.
On the 6th September, at the Grove, Beccles, Anna Mary, youngest daughter of Mr John King GARROD, aged 12 years.
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On the 8th September, at Middleton Road Congregational Meeting House, by the Rev Clement DUHUS, M.A., Ronald Hay
BROMLEY, of 3, Fasseth Road, Hackney, to Alice, second daughter of Mr Charles COOK, of 70, Greenwood Road, Hackney,
On the 9th September, at Blythburgh Church, by the Rev J.F. NOOTT, chaplain at Bulcamp, assisted by the Rev W.
BELCHER, vicar of the parish, William George FUNNELL, governor, to Elizabeth BAKER, matron of the Blything Union
On the 10th September, at Eye, by the Rev W.J. GARROULD, cousin of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev W.H. GLOVER,
in the absence of the vicar, Thomas Henry, son of Charles TACON, Esq., to Catherine Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mrs
DEATHS
On the 30th August, at Worthing, of rapid decline, Catherine Ferguson, only daughter of H.W.R. DAVEY, Esq., formerly of
On the 4th September, at 16, Ladbrooke Road, John MONTAGU, Esq., fourth son of the late E.P. MONTAGU, Esq., of
Beccles.
James MILLS, Crown Inn, Beccles.
On the 12th September, at Kessingland, Hannah, widow of the late Isaac CATCHPOLE, of the same place, aged 85 years.
In addition to the above: -
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Sunderland, on the 25th July last, off St Ives, in the British Channel, owing to the spontaneous combustion of the cargo (Welsh
coals), has been awarded, through William COLE, Esq., the honorary agent at this port, the sum of 2 Pounds 7 Shillings and 6
Newquay, where HOOK remained nine days under medical treatment, being much burnt and injured by the explosion. He was
then removed to the infirmary at Truro, and after sixteen days was forwarded home by this excellent institution..... ....Petty
....Assault.---Catherine IMPERT was charged with assaulting Ann, the wife of Matthew CHAPMAN, steam tug master, on the
2nd September. Filthy words, slapping the face with a fish, kicking legs, pulling hair, etc, formed the assault and counter-
chairman said the Bench were of the opinion defendant had committed an assault for which she would have to pay 15 Shillings
And also: -
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. ....The Marriage Law Report. "Standard, " September 9.---Bachelors and spinsters, widows and
indebted to the Royal commissioners on the laws of marriage for the pains they have taken in preparing a report which informs
them in how many ways it is possible for two to be made one in different parts of the United Kingdom. We quite agree with
simplicity and certainty....Seven-ninths of all marriages in this country take place at church, and, with very rare exceptions, the
knot is tied so tightly that naught but gross misconduct and the decree of the Judge Ordinary can undo it. Dissenters have
office and make their bargain with as little show of sentiment or poetry as if they were buying a horse in a market overt, or
transferring stock at the Bank of England. Marriages between persons of different denominations may be celebrated without let
church you may "put up the banns" or take out a license, which costs 4 Pounds 8 Shillings and 6 Pence, solemnisation
included. For marriages at chapel, a notice suspended in some conspicuous place in the office of the registrar does duty for the
presence of the clergyman is sufficient to give a civil efficacy to the religious rite, while at chapel the registrar is the important
person, and the officiating minister is a mere lay figure. The alterations suggested by the commissioners relate chiefly to the
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MARRIAGE
Martham, to Louisa Ann, second daughter of Mr Charles TOOLEY of the former parish.
On the 10th September, at Westgate House, Bury St Edmund's, deeply-regretted, Rear Admiral Sir William HOSTE, Bart., in
On the 11th September, Mr John BRUNNING, builder, Church Street, Diss, aged 72.
On the 13th September, at Ipswich, Gerard MONTAGU, Esq., eldest surviving son of the late E.P. MONTAGU, Esq., J.P. and
D.L., formerly of Beccles.
On the 15th September, suddenly, at his residence, Laurel House, Cheltenham, Mr William Lowndes NOTCUTT, eldest son of
the late Rev Wm. [sic] NOTCUTT, of Ipswich, highly esteemed and deeply regretted by all who knew him.
VERTIGEN.
On the 21st September, at Beccles, Florence Minnie, youngest daughter of Mr John COLE, Inspector of police, aged 10
On the 19th September, at Bungay, in her 54th year, Harriet, the greatly beloved and affectionate wife of John Raphael WEBB,
Esq., Rose Hall.
MARRIAGES
On the 17th September, at Great Yarmouth, Mr Joseph STANFORD, of the Trinity Service, Gorleston, to Mary Annie, eldest
On Tuesday last [22 September], at Pulham Market, by the Rev L.R. HENSLOW, Charles, youngest son of the late Mr W.
NURSE, Gothie [sic] House, Pulham Market, to Sarah, fourth daughter of Mr A. MILLETT, of Tasburgh.
eldest daughter of Mr James BOOTY, late of Diss.
DEATHS
Mr John SWANN, of Beccles, aged 54.
On the 16th September, at Great Yarmouth, in his 81st year, Charles James BEVERLEY.
On the 18th September, at Brighton, Anna Louisa, eldest daughter of the Rev George CRABBE, rector of Merton.
On the 18th September, at Yarmouth, aged 55, John PALGRAVE, Esq., son of the late William PALGRAVE, Esq., formerly
On the 21st September, in his 40th year, at North Shields, Robert Beaumont LARK, son of the late Robert LARK, of Beccles..
On the 21st September, at Beccles, Mr John WOODS, carpenter, aged 78 years.
Ormesby, late of Beccles.
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belonging to the steamer Eider, the property of Messrs CLARKE and REEVE, of Yarmouth, were engaged in weighing the
mischance the boat heeled over and all the men were precipitated into the river. Only one sailor could swim - the mate, and he
managed to save himself. Notwithstanding the darkness that then prevailed, a noble fellow, named Samuel HORTH, steward of
luminous, and this aided him in his efforts. He grasped the carpenter just as he was sinking, and another man, bringing them
both to the shore. George CHAFFER, a young man of 28, whose wife has just been confined, was drowned. A subscription for
Humane and other societies, which take cognisance of deeds of daring.
And also: -
ICES. Cream And Fruit Ices In every variety, packed for the Country, with printed directions for turning them out of the
moulds and keeping them in a frozen state. Pure Block Ice For cooling Wine and for culinary purposes. Wedding Cakes With
of the same superior quality which has obtained for them such an extended and well-deserved celebrity. Wedding Breakfasts
Pic-nic [sic], Supper, and other Parties, supplied with every requisite in Ornamental Confectionary. George WILSON, Queen
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MARRIAGES
Harleston, to Maria, only sister of Mr Robert LAWN, 1, George-street, Euston-road, N.W.
Maria NORMAN, both of Lowestoft.
Newton Shawe GREEN of Ipswich, youngest son of the late Mr William GREEN, of Ipswich, and formerly of Ashfield, to
DEATHS
On the 25th September, at Great Yarmouth, after a brief illness, to the inexpressible grief of her family, Elizabeth, the beloved
On Wednesday last [30 September], at his residence, Alexandra-terrace, Great Yarmouth, Mr Samuel IVES, aged 69, lamented
by a large circle of friends.
On the 5th October, Sarah Elizabeth READ, infant child of John and Eliza READ, Worlingham.
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ....Caution.---On Saturday a marriage was celebrated at Mundesley between Richard NEAL
and Emma CLARK. The wedding feast was held at the house of the bride's father, in Mundesley, and during the evening,
placed a gun, which was charged with powder and leather wadding, to the keyhole of the door, fired the same, and the wadding
seriously injured the bridegroom so that he has been obliged to keep his bed. We are glad to learn, however, that he is
body of an old man named John RISING, who had lodged there. The deceased, it seems, went to bed on Saturday night about
eleven o'clock. Another man slept in the same bed, and three other persons in the same room. The man who slept with the
was dead. A post-mortem examination was made on Monday by Mr DRAKE and another medical man, when it was found that
the deceased's heart was diseased, which was the cause of death. The jury returned a verdict of "Died from disease of the
Restoration Of Church Register And Brasses.---The Rector of Thuxton, through the kindness of friends, has been put in
possession of the following valuable property belonging to the parish church which had been lost sight of for a long period of
and R. FITCH, Esq., (Sheriff [sic] of Norwich): - An ancient parish register of births, marriages and deaths, commencing A.D.
1538, and three ancient brasses belonging to monumental slabs in the church. The inscriptions are as follows: -one in old
Here lyeth the bodye of John FUTTER lat [sic] of Thuxston [sic] Gentellman who deperted this present world the xiii Day of
Jenuarye A'.1572 and wase buryed the xviii day of ye same month whose soule god for his Mercye send a ioyfull [sic]
Two, in later English, are evidently intended to record in rhyme the virtues of the deceased: -
eldest named Robt ye other Gregory Hir sovle Christ toke to his endless mercy The xith of Jvne, M.D. eight and seventy.
and honest fame Whos vertves & works breifly to declare Many poore folks did fele what they were This life she ended the
The Venerable the Archdeacon of Norfolk, at the late visitation of the parish church, expressed his great satisfaction at the
recovery of these valuable relics.
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HAIL STORM IN NORFOLK A thunder and hail storm of extreme violence passed over the northern part of Norfolk on
ever happened, passed over this locality on Sunday morning. There is scarcely a window facing the south-west, where the
storm came, but is literally smashed. I have scarcely a whole pane of glass in the front of my house, and my conservatory is
the vegetables and flowers are destroyed, out-door melons, marrows, and cucumbers being cut from their stalks as cleanly as if
the gardener's knife had been at work with ruthless energy. In the turnip fields all the turnip tops are entirely stripped of their
covering. The large window of our church, the architectural beauty of which has been so much admired, was demolished in a
moment, an eye witness inside the church telling me that the broken glass, mingled with hailstones, came in like a white cloud.
windows were shattered and Cley Hall has not escaped the general ruin. The Wesleyan Chapel adjoining my house is rendered
unfit for public worship, sacks are obliged to be nailed across the sashes to keep the wind and weather out. The hail stones
hailstones being the size of marbles. My man servant barrowed three loads of stones out of my back yard and kitchen. I am
were killed, and I have no doubt much damage to the smaller feathered creation has been done......
MARRIAGES
BIRCH, to Fanny, daughter of T.W. READ, Esq., Trowse, Norwich.
On the 6th October, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.J.S. BIRD, curate, Benjamin BARRELL, miller, to Matilda Armanda [sic]
On the 7th October, at Langley, by the Rev H. A. BARRETT, M.A., rector of Chedgrave, John Cossey, second son of the late
Mr William BRANCH, of Sizeland, near Norwich, to Jane SPENCE, only child of the late Mr Samuel OLDRIN, of
On the 10th October, at the Registrar's Office, Loddon, Mr James TODD, to Miss Ellen CHAPMAN, both of Ditchingham.
On the 12th October, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.J.S. BIRD, curate, George CRAWLEY, telegraph workman, to Mary
DEATHS
On the 30th September, at Southwold, Mr John KING, sailmaker, aged 81.
The deceased, who retained her faculties and usual health till within a short time before her death, had reached the advanced
age of 99, and was therefore in her 100th year.
On the 4th October, Matilda Cossey, youngest daughter of Mrs COLLINS, of Ditchingham, aged 19 years.
On the 9th October, at Beccles, aged 80 years, Deborah, widow of the late Mr Robert PAGE, glover.
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On the 8th October, at St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Charles ROSE to Eliza TYRRELL both of
Lowestoft.
Elizabeth AYERS, both of Lowestoft.
DEATHS
COSTERTON, Esq., Great Yarmouth.
On the 14th October, at Southwold, aged 66, Mary, relict of Mr John LOWSEY, Trinity Pilot.
On the 18th October, at Beccles, Frances, widow of the late John LINDER, labourer, aged 79 years.
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of 102 years old, walked from that place to Maresford to attend the funeral of an old steward, and walked back to Wickham
PARTRIDGE, Esq., coroner, touching the death of Robert BRADBROOK, who committed suicide on the day previous under
the following circumstances: - It appears the deceased, who was 82 years of age, was, at the time of his death, a recipient of Dr
Street. The deceased had for some years been in an imbecile state, and on the death of his wife he was allowed by the Trustees
of the Charity to reside with his daughter at Red Hill instead of in the almshouses as heretofore, in order that she might have
hovel adjoining the cottage by an old man named KISTRICK, who is 81 years of age, and what afterwards occurred is better
told in his own words, which are as follows: - " I seed Master BRADBROOK go into the 'hobble,' and I thought there was
setting down loike with a rope around his neck; I couldn't lift he up, as I be'ant strong enough, and I couldn't reach to untie the
rope, and I couldn't cut it cos I hadn't got a knife, and so I went and got assistance, and his daughter com'd and he was cut
neighbour, may readily be imagined from his description. T.B. ATKINS, Esq., surgeon, was promptly in attendance, but life
was quite extinct on his arrival. The jury, after hearing evidence to the above effect, and aided by their personal knowledge of
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MARRIAGE
WRIGHT, of Beccles.
On the 12th October, aged 22, Lancelot, youngest son of Lancelot DASHWOOD, Esq., surgeon, late of Norwich.
Diocese of Norwich, in the 71st year of his age.
On the 24th October, at Ditchingham, very suddenly, Mr W. TYRRELL, much respected by a large circle of relatives and
friends.
HICKMAN, surgeon, eldest son of the late Rev Charles HICKMAN, Independent minister in this town.
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On the 21st October, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Loddon, by the Rev G. GIBSON, Mr George W. CANNELL, Stubbs Green, to
Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr W. LAMB, of Loddon.
Lois, third daughter of Mr James EARL, all of Bungay.
On the 29th October, at St Nicholas', Great Yarmouth, by the Rev F.C CLUTTERBUCK, Christopher Mellis, second son of
DEATH
On the 27th October, at Beccles, Mr Robert BULLOCK, watchmaker, aged 80 years.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 3 November 1868 Page 4, column 4
SHIPWRECKED FISHERMEN AND MARINERS' ROYAL BENEVOLENT SOCIETY, (Supported by Voluntary
which the details of its administration supply. The number of persons relieved from its exchequer, with a statement of the
circumstances that necessitated such relief, are naturally the most prominent items in each annual report of its management.......
aggravated, and hence the advantages resulting from what may be termed a "speciality" in some of our institutions. We are
wont to classify such under distinctive titles, so that the avowed object for which they were established may be better known,
effects a greater amount of personal relief under the most trying and painful circumstances than does the Shipwrecked
Mariners' Society, and as such it maintains an undisputed title to the support and sympathy of the whole nation. Facts are the
these facts show that during the past year 7,520 shipwrecked men, and 3,969 widows and orphans, making together 11, 489
persons, were relieved from the funds of this institution in the hour of their greatest extremity. The number is indeed appalling,
of so many casualties in a single year at sea we must congratulate ourselves on the existence of such a society as this, and its
institution are getting low through this extraordinary drain, and the storms of winter are gradually approaching, we do hope
Mr Robert JARMAN, Old Market, Beccles, the honorary representative of this Society at Beccles.
DEATHS
On the 2nd November, at Beccles, aged 17 years, Albert GEORGE, second son of Mrs GEORGE, widow.
On the 4th November, at the Grove, Beccles, Georgianna, youngest surviving daughter of Mr John King GARROD, aged 19
years.
Beccles, butcher.
On the 8th November, at Sunbury Terrace, Islington, of heart disease, aged 34 years, Alfred BOTWRIGHT (manager at
On the 9th November, at Beccles, Mr William BARDWELL, farmer, late of Sotherton.
On the 9th November, at Beccles, aged 83 years, Mr Jonathan CORBYN, late of Halesworth.
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BUNGAY Petty Sessions. Thursday, November 5.---Before Richard MANN and Richard Day FRENCH, Esqrs. Larcenies.---
FRANCIS, of Bungay, labourer, pleaded guilty, and as he had been previously convicted was sentenced to weeks [sic] hard
labour. Charles CHENERY and Edward CALVER, labourers, Wortwell, were charged with stealing, at Southelmham St Cross,
twelve fowls of a particular breed on my premises yesterday. At About 12 o'clock at noon, I saw the prisoners standing in a
me. The fowls are accustomed to go into this shed. After I had been to my barn, I returned to the shed and found that the
robbed me, I went in pursuit, and found them in the Fox public house, selling herrings. I asked CHENERY if he had not got
said he had nothing of mine. He afterwards said if I would go into the road with him he would show me. This I declined to do,
and sent for Mr NEWSON, the parish constable. When he came, CHENERY took a cockerel and pullet out of his pocket and
(CHENERY) bought them of his uncle. Robert NEWSON, of Southelmham St Cross, parish constable, said : I was sent for to
go to the Fox public house yesterday. I went, and on going into the house saw the last witness and the prisoners. I said to
have anything belonging to Mr MEEN bring it forward." He stood a few minutes, and then said "I have got something of Mr
MEEN's." He then unbuttoned his coat, and took two fowls out of his pocket, which Mr MEEN said were his. I took the
Robert BARNARD said : I received into custody, from the last witness, yesterday, the two prisoners and two fowls, which I
now produce. When I charged CHENERY with having stolen them from Mr MEEN's he said "I know that." The other prisoner
past Mr MEEN's I saw CHENERY in the shed, he called me to him, and I went to him." The prisoners, after being duly
cautioned, elected to have the case settled by the magistrates, when CHENERY pleaded guilty, and CALVER not guilty. The
And also: -
LOWESTOFT Court House. Wednesday November 4.--- Before Edward LEATHES (chairman), R.C. FOWLER, James
PETO, and William JECKS, Esqs. ......Charge of Bigamy - the Queen v. GOWING Mr Henry GOWING of No.13, Wellington
Mancroft, Norwich, married one Martha HAWKES, spinster, and afterwards and while she was living, married one Jane
WALPOLE, at the parish Church of South Lynn All Saints, on the 29th August, 1843. Mr STANLEY appeared for the
then into the facts of the case, but simply to call witnesses as to the marriages and put in the certificates. They had simply to
enquire whether bigamy had actually been committed, and if so, there would be no alternative but to send the case for trial.
Wednesday last. James GILL, of St Lawrence, Norwich, shopkeeper, said he knew defendant previous to his marriage with
Martha HAWKES. He was present at the wedding, which took place in the parish church of St Peter's Mancroft, in the month
dated, nor had the stamp been cancelled as required by the Act of Parliament. Mr STANLEY admitted that the objection was
11 a.m. of Monday the 9th November.
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October, William Robert GOODWIN, aged 38, was charged before Mr NEWTON with feloniously intermarrying with Sarah
Ann HOY, his first wife, Eliza HOPKINS, being then and now alive. Mr LEWIS, solicitor, conducted the prosecution. From
parish church of Aylsham, in Norfolk. Five years afterwards, his wife returned to her father's, and since then she had not
cohabited with him. In the month of May, 1866, the prisoner was married at St Leonard's, Shoreditch, to Sarah Ann HOY, who
wife living, she went back to her parents, and shortly afterwards instituted the present proceedings. Prisoner said in his defence
that he left his wife 13 years ago, because she committed adultery. He was committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court.
MARRIAGE
On the 10th November, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Mr William SPALL, carpenter, to Miss
DEATHS
On the 2nd November, Charles James Hewlett CHILDE, eldest son of the Rev C.F. CHILDE, M.A., rector of Holbrook,
On the 5th November, at Brighton, after a fortnight's painless illness, Thomas JEX -BLAKE, Esq., born at Swanton Abbotts,
17th December, 1790; for many years Justice of the Peace for this county.
Suddenly, at King George's Sound, Australia, David LITTLE, Captain of the ship King Lear, of London, eldest son of the late
At Bungay, in her 78th year, deeply lamented, Elizabeth, relict of the late Mr Peter PALMER, who was three years Mayor of
At Woolmer Lodge, Liphook, Hampshire, the Lady Margaret Sophia MACDONALD, the wife of Sir Archibald Keppel
Anne Keppel, daughter of the fourth and sister to the present Earl of Albemarle. Lady MACDONALD was in her 36th year.
On the 13th November, at Beccles, Mr William KING, bricklayer, in his 81st year.
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HARLESTON County Court. Monday, November 9.---Before J. WORLLEDGE, Esq., Judge. Marrying A Widow And Her
Shillings 8 Pence for goods supplied to Mrs BRYANT's former husband, who kept a public-house. Mr J. STANLEY, of
Norwich, who appeared for the defendant, admitted the debt, and asked for an easy order, on account of the hardship of the
5 Shillings a month.
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On the 14th November, at St Nicholas Church, by the Rev F.C CLUTTERBUCK, Mr Thomas TURNER, to Belinda HOLT,
both of Great Yarmouth.
On the 18th November, at St George's Hanover Square, by the Rev James BEDINGFIELD, M.A., rector of Bedingfield,
Suffolk, the Rev W. Farley WILKINSON, M.A., curate of St Stephen's, Shepherd's Bush, to Anne Eliza, third daughter of John
DEATHS
On the 9th November, Mr Samuel FISKE, carpenter, Wrentham, in his 86th year : greatly respected by all who knew him.
WARNER, of Walsingham Abbey, in this county, and Tibberton Court, Herefordshire.
On the 12th November, at Lowestoft, Eliza, the beloved daughter of Samuel and Jane HOWETT, of Lowestoft, aged 28 years,
On the 13th November, at Swainsthorpe, in his 64th year, Mr William SMITH, upwards of thirty years carpenter at the
Dunston Hall Estate.
Richard SPURGEON, of Mulbarton.
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On the 24th November, at St Nicholas' church, Yarmouth, by the Rev A.T. HOLME, Mr Thomas FITZGERALD of Islington,
DEATHS
Neot's, Hunts, and only daughter of Mr DRAPER, Lodge Farm, Shaddingfield.
Deceased was highly respected.
On the 20th November, at Halesworth, Alfred, eldest son of Mr William ARCHER, butcher and innkeeper, aged 31 years.
On the 24th November, William Edward, the beloved son of Charles and Sarah CLARE, Pulham St Mary, aged five years.
On the 25th November, at Southwold, aged 33, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Jonathan Robert GOODING, Esq., solicitor, and
their loss.
On the 25th November, at Wells, Somersetshire, Mrs William TATE, youngest daughter of the late Rev John FLOWER, of
On the 28th November, at Beccles, aged 11 months, William, infant son of Mr Henry NETHERTON, builder, Deptford.
On the 29th November, at Shipmeadow, after a short illness, Miss Harriet DRAPER, aged 76 years.
MARRIAGES
On the 17th October, at Bandora, near Bombay, the Rev E.S. POWLES, Chaplain H.M.S. Octavia, to Margaret Isabella,
years a resident of Norwich.
On the 26th November, at St Peter's Mancroft, Norwich, the Rev W. MARTIN. M.A., Downton, Hereford, to Catherine
On the 3rd December, at St Nicholas Church, by the Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK, Mr Elric HILL, of Norwich, to Ann Caroline,
DEATHS
of Mr Robert A. GODBOLD, wine merchant and brewer.
On the 26th November, at Loddon, Miss Charlotte Pollard MANN, aged 73.
On the 29th November, at Topcroft, aged 23, Henrietta Jane, the beloved wife of Mr Simon CHANEY, and eldest daughter of
On the 30th November, at Pulham St Mary Magdalen, Mr William CARPENTER, farmer, aged 47.
On the 2nd December, at Great Yarmouth, Millison [sic], relict of Barnabas BOND, gent., Pulham St Mary, aged 91.
family and a large circle of friends.
On Tuesday last [1 December], at his residence, Pakefield, near Lowestoft, Abraham SCALES, in his 87th year.
On the 3rd December, Albert infant son of Mr Bailey BIRD, labourer, Beccles.
On the 5th December, Sarah, relict of the late Joseph SPILLING, of Great Yarmouth, in the 89th year of her age.
82.
On the 25th November, much respected, Mr J.CURTIS, Saxthorpe, late of Norton Subcourse, in his 81st year.
On the 28th November, at Hoveton St John, Mr John LOCKETT, in the 76th year of his age.
On the 29th November, after a long affliction, Mr John BETTS, builder, West Pottergate Street, Norwich, aged 75, deeply
On the 28th November, at his residence, Albert-street, Bury, in the 70th year of his age, George CREED, Esq., son of the late
John Stephens CREED, Esq., surgeon, of that town, and twin brother of the late Rev Henry CREED, Rector of Mellis, in
Feoffment, and one of the few remaining free burgesses of Bury.
On the 30th November, at Bradfield St George, in the 55th year of his age, Mr Joseph EVERSON, much respected by all who
On the 27th November, aged 29 years, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr John CLOVER, of Rattlesden Mills, and only daughter
of the late Mr William MANSFIELD, of Rattlesden.
MARRIAGES
On the 1st December, at Clapham, John Henry HASTINGS, of Bintry, Norfolk, to Alice Barbara, second daughter of David
On the 2nd December, at Shipdham, William, son of Mr F. STEBBING, Letton, to Fanny, only daughter of Mr E. CARR, of
On the 3rd December, at Isleham, by the Rev T.A. MANNING, Vicar, Mr Edward PEARCE of Great Yarmouth, to Elizabeth
On the 3rd December, at Loddon Church, Frederich [sic] Jas. [sic] EDWARDS, of Garboldisham, to Mary, only daughter of
On the 3rd December, at St Gabriel's, Pimlico, Henry Theophilus CLEMMENTS, of Ashfield Lodge, county Cavan, to
Gertrude Caroline Lucy, youngest daughter of the late Rev D. F. MARKHAM, canon of Windsor and rector of Great
On the 3rd December, at Colchester, Robert Worts, eldest son of Mr H. DARKEN, to Catherine, only daughter of Mr W.H.
PERCIVAL.
Theresa FORDER, both of Yarmouth.
On the 6th December, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK, Mr George MAYES, to Caroline
On the 7th December, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth by the Rev A.P. HOLME, Mr Benjamin PALMER, to Hannah, third
daughter of the late Mr Thomas FORDER, auctioneer, all of Yarmouth.
daughter of the late Mr Wm. SMITH, veterinary surgeon, Yarmouth.
On the 10th December, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr Thomas MUNFORD, to Hannah
DEATHS
On the 2nd December, at Bristol, aged 12 years, William Samuel JOHNSON, only son of Mr W. JOHNSON of King's Lynn.
On the 3rd December, at Eaton, aged 85, Samuel PERFECT, upwards of 48 years clerk of the parish.
On the 3rd December, at Kelsale, aged 70 years, Mr William WRIGHT.
DICKEN.
deceased, who was admitted to the House about three days previous to his death, had been under medical treatment at Bungay
for a diseased heart.
On the 5th December, Charlotte, wife of Mr J.B. MILLER, grocer, Ipswich.
On the 5th December, at Islington, in her 85th year, Mary the last surviving daughter of the late Rev William BETHAM, of
On the 5th December, at Yarmouth, Mr William Christmas NUTMAN, relieving-officer [sic], aged 45 years.
On the 6th December, at Southwold, aged 88, Elizabeth, relict of Mr Edmund CHILD. The deceased was, previously to her
of the former place.
On the 7th December, at Yarmouth, Mrs Hannah WATERS, widow of Mr William WATERS, aged 88 years.
On the 7th December, at Rochford, Essex, deeply regretted, aged 21 years, Fanny Rebecca, younger and dearly-loved daughter
of Mr R.H. COPPING.
On the 11th December, at Shipmeadow, aged 87, Hannah PAYNE, late of Beccles.
On the 11th December, at the same place, John OXBOROUGH, aged 81, late of Beccles.
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Use Only The GLENFIELD STARCH The Queen's Laundress Uses No Other.
there are sometimes conflicting versions of the spellings of names! Where "[sic]" appears beside a name in the header, it
indicates that the spelling is given differently elsewhere eg BROWN & BROWNE ; PARK & PANK.
MARRIAGES
ASHLEY --- LEIGH. On the 12th December, at St George's, Hanover-square, the Hon. Lionel ASHLEY, third son of the Earl
Monmouthshire.
BROWN [sic] --- BULMER. On the 11th December, at Loughton, Essex, by the Rev R. JONES, Vicar of All Saints,
[sic], of Fornham All Saints, in this county, to Edith Alice, third daughter of John BULMER, the Warren, Loughton.
BROWN, to Mary Ann COLEMAN, both of Lowestoft.
county, to Ada GLAISTER, of Tregenna, Camelford, Cornwall, youngest daughter of the late William Munge GLAISTER,
HARLOCK --- WENN. On the 10th December, at St Mary Stoke, Ipswich, Mr Henry HARLOCK, of Great Thurlow, youngest
son of the late William HARLOCK, Esq., of Ely, to Mary Louisa, only daughter of the late George Nassau WENN, and step-
KENT --- SNAZELL. On the 10th December, at Woodditton Church, by the Rev Josiah WALKER, Mr A. KENT, of
Herringswell-hall [sic], Suffolk, to Mary, only daughter of Mr Lawrence SNAZELL, of that place.
Peterborough, assisted by the Rev John RICHARDSON, Incumbent, Robert Thomas, eldest son of Robert John LATTEY,
Esq., of Cregg-park [sic], county Galway, to Isabella Mary, eldest daughter of the late Henry WING, Esq., Bury.
ROBERTS, to Susannah PANK [sic].
REEVE --- FROSDICK. On the 15th December, at St Nicholas' church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK, Mr
SMITH --- JULINGS. On the 15th December, at St Nicholas' church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK, Mr
George SMITH, to Hannah JULINGS.
TENNANT, to Susannah COLLIS.
THOMPSON --- GIBBS. On the 13th December, at St Nicholas' church, Yarmouth, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr Charles
WATLING --- WOODHOUSE. On the 10th December, at Gaywood, Mr William Carter WATLING, of Lynn, to Miss Harriot
DEATHS
BAKER, Limetree Place, Stowmarket.
BROWN --- On the 9th December, at Yarmouth, Mr Benjamin BROWN, aged 78 years.
BRUNDELL --- On the 18th December, at Gillingham, in the 69th year of her age, Maria, the beloved wife Benjamin
BURTSAL --- On the 16th December, at Little Ilford, Essex, William, eldest son of the late W. BURTSAL, Esq., formerly of
Stow Park, Bungay, aged 69 years.
only daughter of Mr George COOPER.
CORY --- On the 14th December, at Yarmouth, Jane, the youngest surviving daughter of Robert CORY, Esq., formerly of
COLLETT --- On the 16th December, at Mettingham, greatly lamented, aged 32, Eliza, the wife of Mr Robert COLLETT, of
Mettingham.
GOFF --- On the 9th December, at Oulton, Lowestoft, aged 30 years, Alfred William, sixth son of Mr T.GOFF, farmer.
HARVEY --- On the 10th December, after a long and painful affliction, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr Joseph HARVEY,
MARTIN ---
RUSHMERE --- On the 14th December, at Beccles, James, son of William RUSHMERE, malster [sic], aged 18 months.
Commandant of the 19th Brigade of the Royal Artillery, and the beloved father of the Rev Alexander SWINEY, Curate of
Great Whelnetham.
of Whiting-street, Bury.
SOAME --- On the 11th December, at her residence, the Hall, Little Thurlow, aged 96, Elizabeth, widow of Stephen Jenyns
SPARKE --- On the 11th December, at Lavenham, in his 85th year, Mr James SPARKE, many years coachbuilder, of the
above place.
TYLER, builder, of Thetford, son-in-law, of the late Mr John BEST, of Hatter-street, Bury.
THOMPSON --- On the 15th December, at Yarmouth, Harriett, widow of James THOMPSON, aged 78 years.
WINGFIELD --- On the 12th December, at Stoke Ferry, suddenly, after nearly eight years' acute suffering, Henry William
WOOLNOUGH --- On the 15th December, at Beccles, Mr John WOOLNOUGH, aged 86 years, labourer.
In addition to the above: -
YARMOUTH Shipwrecked Mariners' Society.---During the past fortnight Mr T.W. FERRIER the honorary agent of the above
society, at this port, has clothed, boarded, and forwarded to their homes at the expense of this society, the crews of the
nine of the "Annie Scott" of Arbroath (Scotland), six of the "Ino" of Shields, and seven of the "Esther" of Jersey. Total of
twenty-nine shipwrecked seamen. He has also paid to the widow of James Atkins GOLDING, late of the "Endeavour" of
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MARRIAGES
ANGEL to Charlotte KNIGHTS, both of Yarmouth.
BUGG --- HEWSON. December 28rd [sic], at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F. E. HOPWOOD, Mr Edward
BURGELL --- HAWES. December 23rd, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.E. HOPWOOD, Mr John
BURGELL, master mariner, of Southtown, to Mrs Mary Ann HAWES, Queen Street Great Yarmouth.
Mary CAMERON, both of Yarmouth.
JUNIPHER --- JENKINS. December 20th, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK, Mr Alfred
KELSALL --- BEECHING. December 23rd, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.E. HOPWOOD, Mr Thomas
MANN --- BURROWS. December 20th, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK, Mr Geo. [sic]
MANTHORPE --- MALLETT. December 22rd [sic], at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.E. HOPWOOD, Mr
NEWSON --- WRIGHT. On the 24th December, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.J.S. BIRD, curate, George NEWSON,
bricklayer, Lowestoft, to Elizabeth Rhoda WRIGHT, of Beccles. [Appeared in deaths column in paper through error.]
Elizabeth GEORGE, both of Yarmouth.
PITT --- SAMPSON. On the 25th December, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J. T. JOHNSTON, rector, Francis Keable PITT,
SHARPIN --- HARBORD. December 20th, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK, Mr Henry
SHARPIN to Hannah HARBORD, both of Yarmouth.
to Mrs Pamela Elizabeth HARGRAVE, South Quay, Great Yarmouth.
WISEMAN --- STIBBINGS [sic]. December 20th, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK, Mr
DEATHS
BEAUCHAMP --- On the 21st December, at Thetford, George Edward BEAUCHAMP, Esq., in his 84th year, second son of
through error.]
GORBELL --- December 20th, at Yarmouth, Mr James GORBELL, aged 74 years.
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MARRIAGES
EMERSON, both of Great Yarmouth.
BECK --- MARR. On the 28th December, at St Peter's Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Benjamin BECK, to
CLARK --- MEACHAM. 25th December, at St Nicholas church, by the Rev F.E. HOPWOOD, Mr George CLARK to Sophia
MEACHAM, both of Great Yarmouth.
Sarah Ann HUNTER, both of Lowestoft.
COOPER --- EDWARDS. 25th December, at St Nicholas' church, by the Rev F.E HOPWOOD, Mr James COOPER to Agnes
COUSINS --- ELLIS. On the 26th December, at St Mary-in-the-Castle, Hastings, by the Rev C.D. CHARLTON, Henry, only
CROME --- KEMP. On the 25th December, at St Nicholas' church, by the Rev F.E. HOPWOOD, Mr John CROME to Emily
DANE --- NESLEN. 25th December, at St Nicholas' church, by the Rev F.E. HOPWOOD Mr Chas.[sic] DANE to Elizabeth
DAVY --- MANNING. On the 20th December, at the Baptist Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev W. PEPPERCORN, William
George DAVY, to Susanna MANNING, both of Pakefield, Lowestoft.
both of Great Yarmouth.
EASTICK --- MILLS. 25th December, at St Nicholas' church, by the Rev F.E. HOPWOOD, Mr Thomas EASTICK to Sarah
FARMAN --- ALDOUS. On the 25th December, at St Peter's Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C WALKER, Jas. [sic]
FARMAN, to Harriet ALDOUS, both of Lowestoft.
GAROULD, B.A., Mr Henry GILMAN, of 1, Eton Terrace, Belgrave Road, Shepherd's Bush, to Eliza, only daughter of the
late Mr Samuel HARRISON, of Pulham St Mary the Virgin, Norfolk.
HOWARD, to Emily, youngest daughter of Mr Matthew CHAMBERLIN, of Great Yarmouth.
LITTLEWOOD --- NICHOLS. 26th December, at St Nicholas' church, by the Rev F.E. HOPWOOD, Mr Alfred
LEMON --- BENSLEY. 24th December, at St Nicholas' church, by the Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK, Mr Thos. [sic] LEMON to
Elizabeth BENSLEY, both of Great Yarmouth.
LARK, both of Great Yarmouth.
LINCOLN, to Mary Ann GURNEY, both of Lowestoft.
to Charlotte HENORY, both of Great Yarmouth.
ROBINSON to Mary Ann NICKERSON, both of Gt Yarmouth.
RIBBINS --- MCDONALD. 25th December, at St Nicholas' church by the Rev F.E. HOPWOOD. Mr Frederick RIBBINS to
SIMMONS --- MILLETT. On the 25th December, at St Peter's Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Geo. [sic]
SIMMONS, to Eliza MILLETT, both of Lowestoft.
Mary Ann LIGHTFERD, both of Great Yarmouth.
TAYLOR --- WATERS. 25th December, at St Nicholas' church, by the Rev F.E. HOPWOOD, Mr Gilbert TAYLOR to
VIVINS --- GALLANT. On the 24th December, at St Peter's Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, John VIVINS, to
Louisa GALLANT, both of Lowestoft.
WHITTLETON to Mary L. CLAMP, both of Great Yarmouth.
WRIGHT --- LYDAMORE. On the 26th December, at St Peter's Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Richd. [sic]
DEATHS
ALLEN --- On the 26th December, in his 54th year, deeply regretted, Richard ALLEN, of Frostenden Hall, Suffolk, and
BIRD --- On the 26th December, at Southwold. Mr William BIRD, aged 80, for many years landlord of the Star and Royal
Hotels, Yarmouth.
CLEVELAND --- On the 28th December, at Lowestoft, Mrs CLEVELAND, relict of W. CLEVELAND, Esq.
FERRIER --- On the 27th December, at Great Yarmouth, Richard FERRIER, Esq., aged 73.
HALL --- On the 2nd January, at Beccles, Jane HALL, widow, aged 46.
STANFORD --- 29th December, at Little Walsingham, after long affliction, Mary, the wife of John STANFORD, in the 52nd
WATLING --- On the 27th December, at Sotterley, aged 27, after along illness, borne with great cheerfulness and patience,
Matilda, the wife of Mr Robert E. WATLING, of Sotterley, and youngest daughter of the late Mr Jas. [sic] WELLS, of
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BLOWERS --- WHILEY. On the 4th January, at St Nicholas' Church, by the Rev E.M. TOMLIN, Mr Henry BLOWERS to
BIRD --- BALLS. On the 11th January, at Beccles church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, Arthur BIRD, labourer, to Charlotte
COWLING --- LEMAN. On Christmas-day, at Norton, by the Rev W. RIMINGTON, Arthur B. COWLING, grocer, etc,
Lowestoft, to Charlotte, widow of the late Timothy LEMAN, Norton.
BORRERS [sic], both of Yarmouth.
SIMMONS --- STRIVENS. On the 3rd January, at St Nicholas' Church, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr Thomas SIMMONS to
DEATHS
BARKWAY --- On the 7th January, at Beccles, surviving her husband only four days, Rachel, widow of the late Mr Samuel
BARRETT --- On the 30th December, at Yarmouth, Cecilia, widow of Mr James BARRETT, aged 83.
BAKER --- On the 31st December, at Yarmouth, Mary Ann, wife of Mr Anthony BAKER, aged 48.
IFE --- On the 4th January, at his son's residence, Birmingham, John IFE, formerly of Bungay, in his 91st year.
PESKETT ---
Aldeby district of the Loddon and Clavering Union.
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BREACH --- ALLERTON. On the 11th January, at St Peter's Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Mr Mark
BLAKE --- BUSTON. On the 14th January, at St Nicholas' Church, by the Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK, Mr Stuart C. BLAKE
PHILBRICK [sic] --- WELCH. On the 7th January, at St Mary's Parish Church, Reading, by the Rev G.I. TUBBS, assisted by
Louisa, eldest daughter of Mr Alfred WELCH, of Great Yarmouth.
TUTTLE --- CALVER. On the 16th January, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, David TUTTLE and
DEATHS
ATKINS --- On the 8th January, much respected, Mr George ATKINS, sen., of the firm of ATKINS and Son, builders, Diss,
BOND --- On the 12th January, at Pulham St Mary Rectory, Caroline Anne, aged 27 years, the eldest daughter of the Rev
Richard and Harriet BOND.
coachbuilder, Ditchingham.
HOGG ---- On the 3rd January, at Yarmouth, Mr James HOGG, aged 72 years.
JOHNSON --- On the 7th January, at Yarmouth, Miss Sarah JOHNSON, aged 66.
HARVEY --- On the 18th January, at Beccles, Maria, wife of William HARVEY, aged 37 years.
STALLYBRASS, of London, in her 86th year.
STEWARD --- On the 11th January, at Great Yarmouth, Arthur STEWARD, Esq., aged 68.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 19 January 1869 Page 8, column 3
YARMOUTH The Weather And The Shipping. .....As we anticipated last week there would be serious damage from the late
anticipations have been fully realized [sic]......On Monday the 4th January, a boat named the "Secret" left the harbour with a
crew of six hands under the charge of S. SIMS, master, for the purpose of sweeping for anchors. She was seen to bring up
of her, and it was supposed that she had got under weigh during the night. Later in the day, however, sundry pieces of wreck,
comprising a mast, sail etc, came ashore, which excited suspicion and led to inquiry, the result of which proved that they were
anchor, where they found a sunken wreck, which is doubtless that of the ill-fated "Secret." The supposition therefore is that
during the night, while the hands were below, she was run into by a passing vessel and that every soul on board went down
doubtful. As soon as weather permits efforts will be made to raise the sunken wreck, when the fate of her crew will doubtless
WOODCOCK, Samuel STITCHBAND, James ANNIS, John COURTLAND, and L. BUTTERFAUT [sic], all belonging to
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BECK -- LEEDS. On the 21st January, at the Baptist Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev W, PEPPERCORN, L.L.B., Alfred
BECK, of Lowestoft, to Maria LEEDS, of Oulton, Suffolk.
bridegroom, assisted by the Rev W. MILBURN, vicar of Redcar, the Rev W. BOYCOTT, son of the Rev W. BOYCOTT,
rector of Wheatacre Burgh, in the county of Norfolk, to Charlotte Elizabeth, eldest daughter of G.C. OXLEY, Esq., J.P., Cliff
DANIELS --- WRIGHT. On the 18th January, at St Peter's Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Mr Walter
DANIELS, to Miss Mary Ann WRIGHT, both of Lowestoft.
Suffolk, to Eliza Maria, second daughter of Mr C. HOWES, Kirby Cane.
FOX --- ADAMS. On the 21st January, at St Nicholas' Church, by the Rev A.P. HOLME, Mr Robert FOX, to Harriet
GOWER --- WYATT. On the 24th January, at Beccles church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, Charles GOWER, labourer, to
Harriet WYATT, daughter of the late Henry WYATT, labourer.
to Elizabeth M. JOHNSON, both of Yarmouth.
PYE --- HALL. On the 19 th January, at St Nicholas' Church, by the Rev T.E. HOPWOOD, Mr Edward PYE to Rachel HALL,
DEATHS
FULLER --- On the 16th January, at Yarmouth, Frances, widow of Mr Charles FULLER, aged 59 years.
years Trinity Pilot between Lowestoft and Gravesend.
ROBERTS --- On the 20th January, at Yarmouth, Mr William ROBERTS, aged 76 years.
ROBINSON --- On the 23rd last [not sure if this is meant to be last week or last month], at the Manor House, Mutford, Anne,
SMITH --- On the 15th January, at Bergh Apton, Mr W. SMITH, aged 72 years.
SPALDING --- On the 22nd January, at Beccles, Fanny SPALDING, aged 66.
WILLSON --- On the 21st January, at Yarmouth, Mary Ann, widow of Mr Samuel WILLSON, aged 56 years.
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ......The Sugar Factory.---The sugar factory at Lavenham commenced work on Wednesday
last [20 January]. The first indigenous sugar ever produced in England was made there by Mr DUCAN [sic] on that day. The
farmers in the district who are anxious to secure some of it. By the kind permission of Mr DUNCAN [sic] the public are
admitted, on application at the works, to see the process.
MARRIAGES
HOLTON --- CORBYN. On the 27th January, at the Congregational Meeting-house, Beccles, by the Rev John FLOWER,
Beccles.
DEATHS
BUCK --- On the 29th January, after along affliction, Mr Robert BUCK, of Ditchingham, aged 69 years, for many years in the
employ of Mr DUTT.
Cottage, Lowestoft.
COLLINS --- On the 31st January, at Beccles, aged 72 years, Elizabeth, wife of Mr Barney COLLINS, cooper.
GARROD --- On the 24th January, at Southwold, suddenly, Mrs Elizabeth GARROD, in her 83rd year.
HAKEN --- On the 20th January, at Southwold, Joyce, the wife of Mr Henry HAKEN, aged 69.
years an officer in the Norfolk Police Force.
SMITH --- On the 30th January, after a few days' illness, aged 36 years, Edmund SMITH, of Bungay, for several years letter
SPALL ---
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DEATHS
Regiment, third son of J.L. BEDINGFIELD, Esq., of Ditchingham Hall.
JOINER --- On the 24th January, at Southwold, at her nephew's (Mr Michael PENDRY), Mrs Sarah JOINER, aged 70.
PLANT --- On the 30th January, at Southwold, Mr Crisp John PLANT, aged 52.
WHITE --- On the 15th December, 1868, on board the s.s. Somersetshire, lat. 42'21 N., long. 12'36 W., James Gardner,
WOODS --- On the 2nd February, at Great Malvern, aged 53, Mr Richard WOODS, formerly of Saxmundham universally
respected.
MARRIAGES
BOULTER --- CARTER. On the 9th February, at Kirby Cane, by the Rev A. UPCHER, Mr Isaac W. BOULTER, of Bungay,
DRURY --- ABEL. On December the 5th at Christ Church, Trevandrum, Trevancore, India, by the Rev Ralph MADDOX,
Captain Alexander DRURY, of the Madras Staff Corps, to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of Mr Matthias ABEL, of Bungay.
youngest daughter of Mr Edward NUNN, labourer, of Beccles.
eldest son of Mr R. ROWBOTTOM, of Cambridge, to Christiana, second daughter of Mr John PIKE, of Diss
Great Yarmouth, to Georgiana, eldest daughter of Mr James CRISP, merchant, Beccles.
ALDIS --- Recently, at Chester, Elizabeth Augusta, relict of Mr John ALDIS, many years a respected resident of Halesworth,
aged 84 years.
CRANCHER --- On the 9th February, at Yarmouth, Susannah, widow of Mr William CRANCHER, aged 78 years.
CARPENTER --- On the 4th February, at Yarmouth, Frederick William, son of Mr Frederick CARPENTER, aged 5 years and
CARPENTER --- On the 10th February, at Yarmouth, Ellen, daughter of Mr Frederick CARPENTER, aged 4 years and 4
months.
Earsham, aged 72.
CHILVERS --- On the 9th February, at Beccles, James, son of Henry CHILVERS, shoemaker, aged 1 year and 5 months.
James SMITH, builder, Halesworth, aged 38 years.
FENN --- On the 9th February, at Beccles, Thomas FENN, labourer, aged 87 years.
the 85th year of his age.
HUNTING --- On the 11th February, at Beccles, Emily, wife of William HUNTING, carter, aged 67 years.
SHELLY ---
SPANTON --- On the 4th February, at Yarmouth, Mr Arthur SPANTON, aged 32 years.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 16 February 1869 Page 5, column 2
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ......Inquest On A Tramp.---On Thursday last, an inquest was held at the Black Swan Inn,
a tramp, who on the Tuesday previous had been hawking for sale children's toys in the town, and who was found dead in his
bed at PONDER's lodging house, in Benton-street, on Wednesday morning. The following evidence was taken: - Lucy
a wife and three children living in Ipswich. He travelled with children's toys. We came to Hadleigh on Tuesday last, when
deceased was quite well. He complained of a tightness in his body about four o'clock. He went out and sold some toys after
about half-past eight o'clock. There were three other persons sleeping in the room at the time, one single man and two women,
came and laid down in bed again, and I covered him up and thought he fell off to sleep. I woke about six o'clock and called
dead. We then all got up, and the doctor was sent for. He had been drinking hard for the last three weeks, but had not since last
nothing of the deceased. I have made a post mortem examination; there are no external marks of violence. I found organized
fibrine and fat obstructing the chief artery from the heart, and that would have caused instant death. It must have been
violence; nothing but natural causes would have occasioned it. I found the stomach and intestines slightly congested, but not
more than would be caused by hard drinking. The Coroner having commented upon the evidence, the Jury returned a verdict of
ground of common decency and morality, be a compulsory classification of lodgers in these lodging houses? There are five
beds in this room, and it would seem they may be occupied without the least regard to age or sex.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 16 February 1869 Page 6, column 1
HOLKHAM Sporting Affair.---A match, which has excited considerable interest in the neighbourhood, came off here on the
Mr J. CODMAN's of Little Walsingham. The match was for 30 Pounds, the pony to trot 500 yards against TUCK's running,
both to start at scratch. The road was thickly lined throughout the course with spectators, who flocked from all parts,and the
had the lead throughout, and beat the pony by two-and-a-half yards. Time one minute six seconds.
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HOWARD --- WRIGHT. On the 14th February, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK, Mr
HOWELL --- CHASE. On the 16th February, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr Samuel
WESTRUP --- DOWNING. On the 16th February, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr William
DEATHS
BICKER --- Lately, at Saxmundham, in her 6th year, Florence, youngest daughter of Mr William BICKER, butcher, of that
NEWBY --- A few days since, at Saxmundham, aged 32 years, after a lingering illness, Mr Thomas NEWBY, jun., cabinet
maker.
TURNER --- On the 13th February, after a severe and long affliction, borne with Christian fortitude and perfect submission to
the Divine Will, Caroline, the beloved wife of J.B. TURNER, Esq., of Gislingham, aged 66 years.
of Toft Monks.
AYERS --- On the 11th February, at Yarmouth, Mr Wm [sic] AYERS, aged 81 years.
HARRIS --- On the 14th February, at Yarmouth, Mr John HARRIS, aged 84 years.
KILLERLEY --- On the 9th February, at Yarmouth, Mary Ann, widow of Mr A. KILLERLEY, aged 77 years.
NEWMAN --- On the 17th February, at Yarmouth, Mr Jos. [sic] NEWMAN, aged 21 years.
PEEK --- On the 10th February, at Yarmouth, Mary, widow of Mr Samuel PEEK, aged 74 years.
WHALL --- On the 11th February, at Yarmouth, Mary, widow of Mr John WHALL, aged 63 years.
In addition to the above: -
YARMOUTH Police Court. Tuesday, February 15.---Before R. HAMMOND, Esq., (chairman), P. PULLYN, Esq., R.D.
BARBER, Esq., J. FENN, Esq., and J. OWLES, Esq. ......A case for divorce court. Sarah RANDALL was charged by her
complainant, and Mr C. DIVER for the defendant. Mr WILTSHIRE stated the complainant carried on business as a tailor in
the Market Place, and unfortunate domestic differences between him and his wife caused him to separate from her, and he
various ways. On Saturday night she went and put her mouth to the key hole and told him to get his supper with his old wench,
meaning his housekeeper, and used other offensive and abusive language. Whatever she might say about the complainant and
named BARTRAM. He would ere this have applied for a Divorce Court, but, unfortunately for his client, the expense of such a
the annoyance to which he had been subjected. If she would however, undertake to cease this annoyance he would be satisfied.
suggested that they had better do so without making a public exposure of their quarrels. Mr DIVER said he had no wish to
dismissed the case on the defendant paying the Court fees.
And also: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ......Death From A Thorn.--- Some few days ago, man named George HOWARD, in the
employ of Mr C. CAPON, Saxmundham, accidentally ran a thorn into his hand, which becoming painful, he applied to Mr
died on Monday last, leaving a wife and six children. ......Albert Middle-class College.---The Cambridge Local Examination
list for December, 1868, was received at Framlingham on Monday. The Middle-class College School has done remarkably
of the honour list boys are W.B. GIRLING, 2nd class senior ; W.T. GIDNEY, 3rd class senior ; A. COLBORNE, 2nd class
junior ; H.H. BAKER, H. LAVIN, E. WILLINS, 3rd class junior. The names of the "distinguished" boys are W.B. GIRLING,
passed 6 seniors out of 7 presented ; in 1867 it passed 7 out of 8 presented, and 16 juniors out of 18 presented. This is the third
examination at which the college has presented boys, and while the number of failures is so small, the total number of the
established in 1865, has in three examinations, passed 62 boys, of whom 49 are juniors and 13 seniors. It has had 11 boys in
the honours list and 7 distinguished. These results afford indisputable evidence of the character of the work, and it must be
itself, and no charge has ever been made to any parent for extra preparation of boys. The masters have given their extra time
Norfolk, and 2 from Essex.
MARRIAGES
Lavinia GROSS, both of Yarmouth.
BAXTER --- KINDRED. On the 16th February, at Framlingham Church, by the Rev W. BAILIE, Mr Samuel BAXTER, to
DANHAM --- YOUNGS. On the 22nd February, at St Nicholas' church, Yarmouth, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr Robert
DANHAM to Georgiana YOUNGS, both of Yarmouth.
Lowestoft, smith, and Mary Anne TOOKE, Beccles, youngest daughter of Mr Robert TOOKE, postman, Beccles.
RUSHMERE --- BATTERBURY. On the 18th February, at the Baptist Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev W. PEPPERCORN,
WOMBWELL --- CRESEY. On the 22nd February, at St Nicholas' church, Yarmouth, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr George
WOMBWELL, nephew of the late Mr George WOMBWELL, wild beast proprietor, to Elizabeth Adelle, only daughter of Mr
DEATHS
ADAIR --- On the 24th February, at his seat, Flixton Hall, Suffolk, Sir Robert Shafto ADAIR, Bart., in his 84th year.
COOKE --- On the 20th February, at his residence, Heigham, the Rev Bell COOKE, vicar of St Paul, Norwich, aged 74.
DRAKE --- On the 20th February, at his residence, All Saints' Green, Charles DRAKE, aged 63.
aged four months.
FOLEY --- On the 21st February, at Wangford, Emma Horatia, widow of Henry FOLEY, Esq., M.D.
the beloved wife of Robert HAWARD.
JACOBS --- On the 27th February, at Beccles, Emma, daughter of Samuel JACOBS, labourer, aged five years.
METHOLD --- On the 21st February, at Wighton, of apoplexy, Louisa Winn, the beloved wife of the Rev John William
METHOLD, vicar of that parish, in her 66th year.
BLYTH --- On the 22nd February, at Yarmouth, Louise E.S., daughter of Mr Thomas BLYTH, aged 2 years.
KINNEAR --- On the 21st February, at Yarmouth, Charles KINNEAR, M.D., Deputy-Inspector-General of Hospitals and
LILLY --- On the 19th February, at Yarmouth, Miss Elizabeth LILLY, aged 48 years.
METHOLD --- On the 21st February, at Wighton Vicarage, of apoplexy, in her 66th year, Louisa Winn, the beloved wife of
ROBERTS --- On the 23rd February, at Yarmouth, Mr James ROBERTS, aged 41 years.
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East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 2 March 1869 Page 5, column 3
on Friday the subject of granting licenses under the new Petroleum Act was considered, and Councillors WESTON and
ANDERTON were appointed to act, to grant or refuse applications for licenses. The power of testing the several oils is by the
police force. A testing apparatus, considered sufficiently near to resemble the vessel prescribed by the Act, had been made by
Mr TWINN, ironmonger, of North Street and Station Road, and on Tuesday afternoon, Messrs WESTON and ANDERTON,
different applicants, and all were taken to the police station. There one of the samples was put into cold water, and a light was
applied as a preliminary test. Immediately there was an explosion with a great uprising of flame, which could not be
injured, and for a time as may be supposed all parties concerned were much alarmed; particularly as the oil kept burning until it
was all consumed. This sample was obtained from the shop of Mr Charles WRIGHT, ironmonger, of the Market Hill, and
and he consented to have it destroyed. Policeman SCOTT was left in charge to remove it to the clay pit on the Lavenham
Road, and there deposit it. There was about 31/2 gallons of the oil, which was set fire to at the pit, and destroyed. While Mr
They immediately went and discovered there was truth in the report. At the police station the covers of the drain-traps in the
CLARK's and Mr Wm. [sic] HARDING's and the adjoining house were also blown up. It appeared that Mr C. SIMPSON,
incautiously poured the oil down the drain, and without any light being placed near it, it exploded, causing great alarm. Mr
brought, another explosion took place, with a report like the sound of a gun, and Mr GREEN was severely singed about his
face and head. The flooring was forced up. One of his assistants was also slightly injured. These facts sufficiently show the
And also: -
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Terrace, Fakenham, were alarmed by loud shrieks proceeding from the house of William ADCOCK, postilion at the Crown
Inn. Mr Robert BROWN, who has for some years lodged with ADCOCK, had gone to bed, and at midnight, when all in the
shrieks of her little boy, who slept with BROWN. She immediately rushed upstairs into the old man's bed-room [sic], when she
saw the bed curtains in flames, and the old man sitting up in bed with alighted candle in his hand, smoking his pipe, and
smoke. ADCOCK and two of his older boys, who were soon aroused from their sleep, rushed into the room in their night-
clothes, and helped by a number of neighbours who were soon with them, succeeded by desperate efforts in putting out the
wretched cause of this frightful disaster sat almost unconscious and apparently helpless until ADCOCK absolutely forced him
out bed, the fire having divested him of a portion of his clothing. Had not the child who slept with BROWN become aware of
possibly have been destroyed. The smoke nearly suffocated those engaged in putting out the flames, and ADCOCK had one of
his hands injured. His loss must also be heavy, as besides the damage already noticed the paper was partly burnt off the walls,
Accident On The Railway.---An inquest was held before the Coroner (E.S. BIGNOLD, Esq.), at the Hospital, Norwich, on
Thursday afternoon, on the body of Cornelius BRIGHAM, who came by his death under the following circumstances : - On
at Wymondham, the engine, at the signal from the deceased, was backed by the driver into a siding in order to couple some
more trucks on. While the train was in motion, deceased was seen by Henry HUNT, foreman porter, and a number of persons
headfirst between them. Two of the wheels went over his right leg and nearly crushed it off. Deceased crawled from under the
tracks, his leg trailing behind him, and called for a chair. A soldier who witnessed the accident having been supplied with some
the unfortunate man was conveyed to the Norwich Hospital. On arrival there, a consultation was held among the medial men,
remained in that state until Wednesday morning about six o'clock when he died. He was a teetotaller, and had been so for six
deceased died from injuries inflicted by a railway carriage, and that they were inflicted by his own seeking." The Coroner
behalf. In other cases in which he had been concerned and in which the company was interested, some one had always been
present on its behalf.
MARRIAGES
BLAKE --- ADAMS. On the 1st March, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.C CLUTTERBUCK, Mr Frederick
MUSK --- WOOLNOUGH. On the 4th March, at St Lawrence Ilketshall church, by the Rev H.F. WHISTLER, of St John's
Ilketshall, Robert, only son of the late Mr Robert MUSK, of Attleborough, to Elizabeth, third daughter of Mr WOOLNOUGH,
PURLAND --- CURTIS. On the 6th March, at the parish church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Arthur
PURLAND, tanner, to Mary Ann CURTIS, both of Beccles.
RICHES, to Jane WELLS.
DEATHS
BURGESS --- On the 26th February, at Yarmouth, Mr Joseph BURGESS, aged 21 years, deeply regretted.
CROFT --- 26th February, at Wangford, Mr Zachariah CROFT, formerly of Halesworth, in the 94th year of his age.
Hopton rectory, Suffolk.
EDWARDS, aged 42 years.
county of Norfolk,) and brother to Mrs GIBSON, of Willingham Hall, in this county, aged 72 years. His strict integrity and
JEX --- On the 4th March, very suddenly, Mr William JEX, of Toft Monks, and formerly of Hopton, in the 64th year of his
age.
PECK --- 26th February, at Chediston, after a short but painful affliction, Mr W. PECK, for many years sexton of the parish
church, aged 69 years.
PULFORD --- On the 2nd March, at Beccles, aged one year and five months, William Alfred, son of William Alfred Pulford,
brickmaker.
TILLS ---
TEWSLEY --- On the 24th February, at Yarmouth, Anne, wife of Mr Geo. [sic] TEWSLEY, aged 50 years.
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East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 9 March 1869 Page 5, column 3
POPE, gasfitter, St Giles, Norwich. The rack supplies itself with corks, and this must necessarily result in a very great saving
of manual labour to those engaged in ginger beer or lemonade manufacture. We commend it to their inspection.
MARRIAGES
FENN --- STANFORD. On the 11th March, at St John's Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev H. BEAUMONT, Edgar,son of J.
WELHAM --- ROYAL. On the 7th March, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK, Mr James
WELHAM to Charlotte ROYAL, both of Yarmouth.
BOILEAU --- On the 9th March, at Torquay, in his 75th year, Sir John Peter BOILEAU, Bart., of Ketteringham Hall, in this
county.
FRANKLAND --- On the 14th March, at Beccles, Mr Robert FRANKLAND, harness maker, aged 40 years.
GOFFIN --- On the 12th March, at Beccles, Mr James GOFFIN, carpenter, aged 52 years.
LETTIS --- On the 5th March, at Crown Road, Mary Crow, widow of Mr Thomas LETTIS, fish merchant, aged 57 years.
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ......Coaching Extraordinary.---A feat of somewhat novel character was performed on
being desirous of reaching Norwich in time to catch the first morning train to take them en route for Liverpool, Mrs WHALL
volunteered to drive them, and a little before 11 p.m. on Sunday, that redoubtable female made her appearance in Catfield
event, and their desire to wish the intending voyageurs [sic] "God speed." The leave-taking having been got over, and the last
adieu spoken, coachee gathered up the reins, and with her accustomed nonchalance was soon, despite the darkness of the night,
distance without the slightest accident. This feat, apart from its novelty, is rendered the more noteworthy from the fact of the
"whip" being between 50 and 60 years of age.
MARRIAGES
CROW --- BARNES. On the 18th March,at St Nicholas' Church, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr W.CROW, of Burgh Castle, to
SMART --- HARMAR. On the 14th March, at St Nicholas' Church, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr John W. SMART, to Emma
HARMAR, both of Yarmouth.
A. EASTICK, both of Yarmouth.
DEATHS
CHASE --- On the 18th March, at Bungay, deeply lamented by his family and friends, Mr Charles CHASE, butcher, aged 42
NEWSON --- On the 21st March, at Beccles, Harry, infant son of Mr Henry NEWSON, veterinary surgeon.
THOMPSON --- After a few days' illness, Mr Hammond THOMPSON, of Earsham, greatly respected by a very large circle of
In addition to the above: -
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 23 March 1869 Page 5, column 4
Mr J. WYTHE, auctioneer, sued Mr J. ABBOTT, clerk to Mr PAGE, for 2 Pounds for an assault. The appearance of these
venerable gentlemen in Court - one being seventy-nine, and the other eighty-one - created a good deal of amusement. Mr
blue porter had been drunk, and the plaintiff was at Mr ABBOTT's place of business. Some one had thrown an egg upon the
front of Mr WYTHE's house, and speaking to defendant, he said it was done by some of his blackguard party. Defendant
Mr ABBOTT gave a more personal application to Mr WYTHE's remark, stating that the latter said the egg was thrown either
by defendant or by some of his blackguard party. Defendant created a good deal of amusement by saying that he was now
gentlemen coming to that Court with so trumpery an affair, and gave judgment for the plaintiff for 1 Shilling damages.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 30 March 1869 Page 5, column 5
SHARPIN --- On the 6th February, at Sholapore, Bombay, the wife of the Rev W.G. SHARPIN, B.A., chaplain, of a daughter -
Mary Lorina.
BENNS --- JULENS. On the 26th March, at Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Charles Garrard BENNS, coach
trimmer, of Fakenham, to Eliza JULENS, of Beccles.
Hannah SHORPHIN.
WATTS --- READ. On the 21st March, at the Parish Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.E. HOPWOOD, Mr Henry WATTS to
DEATHS
CUTTS --- On the 26th March, at Benacre, after a long affliction, Amy, relict of the late Mr F. CUTTS of the above place,
JOHNSON --- On the 20th March, at Yarmouth, Elizabeth, widow of Mr William JOHNSON, aged 88 years.
PORTER --- On the 23rd March, at Yarmouth, Edward PORTER, aged 67.
SHAW --- On the 26th March, suddenly, at Hatherop Rectory, the Rev C.H. SHAW, rector, formerly curate of this parish.
In addition to the above: -
TO THE NERVOUS AND DEBILITATED. Messrs DAVIS & Co., 31, Pottergate-street, near St John's Church, Norwich,
Delusion, Depression of Spirits, etc, whether produced by sedentary employment, residence in the tropics, or otherwise.
Messrs DAVIS have also given great attention to the study of Scorbutic Skin, and other Diseases. Mode of treatment very
are mild and effectual in their operation, and require no restraint in diet, loss of time or hindrance from business, possessing the
power of eradicating nervous diseases. Observe - 31 Pottergate-street, 4th door from St John's Church. Hours of consultation
Treatise, a new Medical Work on Nervous Debility, and other Diseases, with direction for the recovery of health and strength.
Price 1 Shilling, post free for 13 stamps, sent direct from the above address : or by Mr DARKEN Swan Lane, Norwich.
MARRIAGES
COOPER --- COOPER. On the 18th March, at the Congregational Chapel, King-street, Great Yarmouth, by the Rev W.
MONK --- BUXTON. On the 21st March, at St Gabriel's Church, Pimlico, London, by the Rev W.H. LANGHORNE, Walter,
second son of William MONK, of Upminster, Essex, to Emma, youngest daughter of Edward BUXTON, of Bungay, Suffolk.
to Abiel [sic] Ann, youngest daughter of Mr Simon FISH, master mariner.
TURNER --- REID. On the 25th March, at St Nicholas' Church, by the Rev F.C CLUTTERBUCK, Mr Charles TURNER, of
DEATHS
FORMAN ---
HOWES --- On the 1st April, at Yarmouth, Mr Joseph HOWES, aged 77.
OSBORNE --- On the 26th March, at Southwold, aged 25, Mr Frederick William OSBORNE.
STANNARD --- On the 1st April, at Southwold, aged 78, Mr Robert STANNARD, for many years employed in the banks of
Messrs. HARVEY and HUDSON, at Southwold, Diss, and Bury St Edmund's.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 6 April 1869 Page 4, columns 3 & 4
THE DUST OF TOWNS AND CITIES A microscopist, Mr DANCER, F.R.A.S., has been examining the dust of our cities.
grittiness and flintiness of its structure from the constant macadamizing [sic] of city roads. But it now appears that the effects
produced by dust, when, as is usual, it finds its way to our eyes, our nostrils, and our throats, are as nothing compared with the
abundant. But the "molecular activity" - such is the euphuism under which what is exceedingly disagreeable to contemplate is
spoken about - is variable according to the height at which the dust is collected. And of all heights which these molecular
Just at the average height of the foot passenger's mouth these moving organisms are always waiting to be devoured, and to
make us ill. And this is not all. As if the animal abominations were insufficient, a large proportion of vegetable matter also
engaged in the traffic, the greater part of the vegetable matter thus floating about "consists of what has passed through the
stomachs of animals," or has suffered decomposition in some way or other. This unpleasing matter, like the "molecular
diseases propagate themselves. What had been mysterious in the history of plagues and pestilences seems to receive at least a
partial solution. Take cholera, for example. It has been shown that this disease is not propagated in any way save one - that is,
Microscopical Journal, it is stated that doctors have inhaled a full breathing from a person in the last stage of this terrible
malady without any evil effects. Yet the minutest atom of the cholera poison received into the stomach, will cause an attack of
form of dust, would suffice to prostrate a houseful of people. We can understand then, how matter might be flung into the
streets, and after drying, its dust wafted through a whole district, causing the death of hundreds. One of the lessons to be
the most important of our hygienic institutions. Supplemented by careful scavengering [sic] it might be effective in
dispossessing many a terrible malady which now holds sway from time to time over our towns.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 6 April 1869 Page 4, column 6
may be seen entering the shop of Mr OVEREND, the grocer and tea-dealer, with the 'Daily Telegraph' in his mouth. This
weekday the dog marches off to the newsman's shop for the paper. This he carefully conveys to his master. His daily mission,
exchange papers. When Mr OVEREND, therefore, has read all he desires in the Telegraph, he calls his dog and desires him to
"go with this and get the 'Star'." Off bounds the noble animal - never loitering in the street - to the friend's house, where he
April 1st, 1869 (with illustration). [This evidently was not an April Fool's joke. An 1869 Post Office Directory of Norfolk lists
a John Gartside OVEREND as a grocer of 23 Market place and Hall Quay, Yarmouth].
MARRIAGES
GREENWOOD --- BARKWAY. On the 8th April, at St Michael's Church, Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Mr
innkeeper, Beccles.
SELWYN --- DUPUIS. On the 2nd April, at Kirby, by the Rev the Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, D.D., the Right Hon.
GREENE, C.B., of Kirby Cane Hall, Norfolk, and widow of the Rev Harry DUPUIS, vicar of Richmond and rural dean.
WEBB --- NORMAN. On the 6th April, at Bracondale, by the Rev W.T. MOORE, John Raphael WEBB, Esq., of Rose Hall,
DEATHS
BALLLS --- On the 11th April, at Beccles, John BALLS, painter, aged 63 years.
BARNBY --- On the 8th April, at Beccles, Mary Ann, youngest daughter of the late Mr William BARNBY, farmer.
COPEMAN, aged five months.
thirty years head carpenter on the estates of the Right Hon. the Earl of Stradbroke.
Great Eastern Railway, aged 54.
WOODS --- On the 31st March, at Hastings, Louisa, second daughter of the late John Jex and Ann WOODS, of Oulton, near
In addition to the above: -
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go to find itself suited with one of those popular means of locomotion, a two-wheel velocipede. Mr Henry WARNER, King-
street, has made arrangements for running his in the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Mr WARNER will
ride for nothing. Already velocipedes are running in Ipswich ; and possibly ere long, we may witness a velocipede race round
the race course. The novelty of the thing attracts general attention. It was only the other day that a lady of ancient mein [sic -
mounted on a velocipede, which he worked with skill and steered with precision. On dit the velocipedeans intend to challenge
an ordinary Great Eastern train. - 'Suffolk Chronicle'.
MARRIAGES
BRAY --- CAWSTON. On the 6th April, at New Walsingham, by the Rev Septimus Lee WARNER, Mr W. BRAY, of
GOOSE --- MABSON. On the 8th April, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev H.R. NEVILL, Mr Agas Henry
GOOSE, of Norwich, to Francis, eldest daughter of Mr William MABSON, Bauleal Cottage, Great Yarmouth.
BURWOOD --- On the 5th April, at Yarmouth, Ann, widow of Mr Wm. sic] BURWOOD, aged 88 years.
COPEMAN --- On the 17th April, at Beccles, William, infant son of Barrington COPEMAN, hay dealer.
LAMB --- On the 9th April, at Yarmouth, Mr John LAMB, aged 70 years.
HOLMES --- On the 8th April, at Norwich, aged 58, Mrs Sarah Ann HOLMES, relict of George HOLMES, Esq., West
TRINHAM --- On the 8th April, at Yarmouth, Elizabeth, widow of Mr Jno. [sic] TRINHAM, aged 93 years.
In addition to the above: -
WALSINGHAM A Centenarian.--- A few days since there died in the Great Snoring Union House an old woman, named Mary
without help. She had been used to smoke tobacco for a great many years past, and the afternoon before her death she asked for
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APPLEWHAITE [sic] --- GRIMMER. On the 20th April, at St Stephen's Church, Norwich, by the Rev C. BALDWIN, M.A.,
assisted by the Rev M.B. HUTCHISON, B.A., Ernest Gaskin Basett [sic], third surviving son of Edward Arches APPLE
Thurlton.
BARBER --- NAPIER. On the 16th February, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev John TURNER, George Page,
Rose Bank, Essendon, Australia.
BULWER --- HODGSON. On the 20th April, at St Saviour's, Pimlico, by the Rev John WALKER, incumbent, the Rev H.
Suffolk.
KEMP --- YOUELL. On the 22nd April, at the Friends' Meeting House, Great Yarmouth, Henry Holmes KEMP, son of
former place.
PLAYFORD --- HAYWARD. On the 26th April, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, John PLAYFORD,
DEATHS
CHASE --- On the 20th April, at Bungay, of acute peritonitis, Harry, third son of Mr Robert CHASE, of Bungay, Suffolk, aged
CHASE --- On the 26th April, of structure [sic] in the gullet, aged 73 years, Mr Robert CHASE, sen., of Bungay, deeply
CRABB --- On the 20th April, at Bungay, Mr W. CRABB, V.S., aged 57 years.
LOCKWOOD --- On the 16th April, at Yarmouth, Charlotte, widow of Mr George LOCKWOOD, aged 46 years.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 27 April 1869 Page 4, column 1
VELOCIPEDES! The Improved Bicycle Velocipedes. J. L. KENT & Son, Ironmongers, Beccles, Are now having these
Saddle that can be raised or lowered 3 inches, at pleasure, to suit different lengths of leg, and other new improvements. These
machines are very strongly made, and accurately fitted. Weight from 50 to 60 pounds. Price of the Best Machines, for Cash, 7
GOOD AND CHEAP FLOWERS, PLANTS, SEEDS, And everything required for the Summer Decoration of the Garden.
Geraniums, Verbenas, Fuschias, Petunias, Heliotropes, Gazanias, Lobelias, Asters, Stocks, And other Bedding Plants in great
And again: -
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MARTIN, millwright, machinist, etc, Peddar's Lane, Beccles, Are pronounced to be the best constructed and most elegant in
appearance in the neighbourhood. They are made in a superior manner, of the best materials, and embrace the advantage of
And also: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ......Felo De Se.---The Deputy-Coroner (Mr S.H. ASKER) held an inquest on the body of
man named Edward POINTER, a groom and carter in the employment of Mr Henry SNOWDON, draper, of St George's
evidence it appeared he had been caught in the act of robbing his employer. About a quarter of an hour after, he went out of the
warehouse through the shop, and in a very short time news was brought that he had drowned himself. A Juror expressed his
robbery, he was afraid of the exposure before the public in a police-court, and to escape it he determined to make off with
himself. After consulting together and discussing the evidence, the jury, all of whom seemed to have known deceased
is that of felo de se." The Coroner quite agreed with the jury. The interment took place the same night, in accordance with the
terms of the amended Act of Parliament. The warrant for this purpose was made out and handed to the Chief Constable, who
conveyed the body to the cemetery, the only witnesses of the burial. A substantial oak coffin having been supplied by the
coffin which had been sent down ; and at half-past nine at night the interment took place on the Episcopal side of the cemetery,
And lastly: -
YARMOUTH POLICE Saturday, April 17.---Before R. HAMMOND, Esq. (chairman), W. WORSHIP, Esq., R.D. BARBER,
Esq., J.SCOTT, Esq., C.E. BARTRAM, Esq., J. OWLES, Esq., and J.FENN, Esq. ......Leaving A Family Chargeable. Horace
family chargeable to the parish. Mr CUFAUDE, clerk to the guardians, appeared to prosecute on behalf of the Board, who, he
stated, had been put to an expense of 20 Pounds by the prisoner for the maintenance of his family and the costs of his
London, he was written to, stating that if he could pay for the maintenance of his family the warrant should not be executed;
but, instead of making any offer to do so, he wrote stating that he was employed as a labourer at 1 Pound per week, and could
warrant enforced, and the prisoner was apprehended in London on Saturday. Mr RUNBOLD, relieving officer, stated that on
the 8th June last the prisoner, who had been residing in Yarmouth, and was an engineer in the Trinity service, went away
to Yarmouth on 25th June. Before he went away prisoner called upon him (witness) and asked what he must do with the
children, and he replied if they were destitute they could all be admitted to the house. He said he did not wish to go into the
some arrangement for their provision he would be apprehended. On the following Monday the five children came to say their
father had gone away, and told them to go to the Workhouse. The children were consequently admitted, and had been in the
April, in which he admitted his earnings were 1 Pound per week. The Chairman said the man was in some measure, he
fourteen guineas a month. I believe you are broken down entirely from the bad habits of your wife. I commiserate you in your
month, with hard labour.
BIRTH
KENT --- On the 1st May, at Norwich, the wife of Alfred KENT, Esq., solicitor, of a daughter.
COLLINS --- PLUMMER. On the 24th April, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr John
COLLINS to Charlotte PLUMMER, both of Great Yarmouth.
ATWOOD, rector, Thomas MASSEY, Esq., solicitor, at St Clement's, Oxford, son of Thomas MASSEY, Esq., surgeon, to
Emma Jane, eldest daughter of the late John PEIRSON, Esq., Broadwater, Framlingham.
Principal of Brighton College, assisted by the Rev Russell SKINNER, M.A., rector of Sweffling, father of the bridegroom,
Russell Walton SKINNER, M.A., Clare College, Cambridge, to Annie Victoria Sophia, only daughter of the late Henry
SOUTHGATE --- ANNES. On the 20th April, at Weybread, by the Rev Mr DONNISON, Mr Samuel SOUTHGATE, miller
and merchant of Needham Market, to Emma, eldest daughter of Mr John Kersey ANNES, farmer, of Weybread, in this county.
BEALES --- On the 28th April, at Row 42, Yarmouth, Eleanor, wife of Mr Charles BEALES, general hawker, aged 48 years.
GOLDSMITH --- On the 24th April, at 1, Bideford Terrace, Yarmouth, Mr Samuel GOLDSMITH, formerly a miller, aged 62
OSBORNE --- On the 28th April, at Aldeburgh, deservedly beloved, Mrs James OSBORNE, aged 79.
PRIEST --- On the 29th April, in her 89th year, Susan, relict of Richard PRIEST, Gent, of Harleston, Norfolk.
Plowman YOUNG, Esq., M.D.
WHITEHEAD --- On the 28th April, at The Mount, Coggeshall, Elizabeth, wife of William WHITEHEAD, Esq., formerly of
In addition to the above:
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I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I will not be answerable for any Debts my Wife, HARRIET FOYSTER, may contract after
this date. FRED. JAMES FOYSTER. Beccles, 3rd May, 1869.
>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
ISAACSON --- RALPH. 6th February, at Melbourne, Stuteville John, third son of the late Rev S. ISAACSON, rector of
NUDD --- PEARSON. On the 2nd May, at St Nicholas' church, Yarmouth, by the Rev A.P. HOLME, Mr John NUDD to
STEWARD --- PEACOCK. On the 4th May, by banns, at St Augustine's, South Hackney, London, by the Rev Sidney S.
BROWNE, George Edward, eighth and youngest son of the late Rev John Henry STEWARD, of East Carleton, Norfolk,
PEACOCK, Esq., formerly of the Indian Navy, and of East India House.
DEATHS
LANT --- On the 7th May, at Beccles, aged 29 years, Charlotte, widow of the late Mr George LANT, hair-dresser.
PRIEST --- On the 29th April, at her residence, Harleston, in her 88th year, Susan, relict of the late Richard PRIEST, Esq.,
REEVE --- On the 26th April, in her 62nd year, Mary Ann, wife of Edward REEVE, of Hedenham, Norfolk.
WRIGHT --- On the 7th May, Emma, widow of the late Samuel WRIGHT, labourer, aged 85 years.
MARRIAGES
LONG --- HAMSLEY. On the 13th May, at St Peter's Chapel of Ease, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Robert LONG,
MILLS --- HALL. On the 8th May, at the United Methodist Free Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev F. GOODALL, Mr Samuel
MILLS, of Kirkley, to Harriet HALL, of Lowestoft.
Elven THIRTLE, to Miss Mary Ann YOUNGMAN, both of Lowestoft.
BAKE --- At his residence, Pembridge Crescent, London, Henry BAKE, aged 43; deeply lamented by his bereaved family and
RALPH --- On the 11th May, at Leiston, aged 36 years, Mr Abraham RALPH.
eldest daughter of the late E.E. ABBOTT, of Diss. Beloved and regretted by a large circle of sorrowing friends.
SWAN --- On the 9th May, aged 26 years, at Mangalore, East Indies, Dinah Marian, the beloved wife of Mr W.M. SWAN of
THURSTON --- Lately, at St James's, Southelmham, Lucy, wife of Mr William THURSTON, veterinary surgeon, and only
sister of Mr HART, of Loddon.
In addition to the above: -
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 18 May 1869 Page 4, column 6
DASHWOOD, Esqrs. ......Transfer of Alehouse Licences. The licence of the Rose and Crown Inn, Bungay, was transferred
from Richard NORMAN to John GURNEY. The licence for the Queen's Head Inn, Bungay, was transferred to Mr George
And also: -
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 18 May 1869 Page 5, column 1
scalp wound; Alfred HALL, 14, severe contused hand; James EVERETT, 58, removing steel from eye; Ann CROSS, 40,
removing needle from hand; Charles JUDD, 22, injury to thumb; Benjamin BATELEY, 17, adze wound of leg; Robert
William HORN, 6, severe laceration of leg. Outdoor patients: Admitted, 32; discharged, 39; remaining, 207. Indoor patients:
Admitted 4; discharged, 3; remaining, 8.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 18 May 1869 Page 8, column 1
YARMOUTH POLICE ......Monday, May 10th.---Before R. HAMMOND, Esq., (in the chair), J. FENN, J.SCOTT, R.D.
Duty. John JACKSON was charged on the information of Sergt.-major HANLON, with having enrolled himself a member of
the East Norfolk Militia, he being at the time a member of the 5th Royal Lancashire Militia. Prisoner was fined 40 Shillings, or
Application Under The Vaccination Act. Mr CUFAUDE, clerk to the Guardians, made the following application to the Bench.
He said : Mr Chairman and gentleman [sic]. I have to apply to you for a summons against John Guias GODFREY, of Row 97,
vaccination is now compulsory, and must be performed within three months after the birth of a child. The child may be
benefit to the community by vaccination is undoubted. Small pox engenders the very worst diseases, and weakens the
certified that the duration of life has been lengthened from five to seven years by vaccination. No gentleman is allowed to hold
the Crown, unless he produces his certificate of vaccination. It is essentially necessary to any man's successful career in life,
and, consequently, vaccination is universal. In this country there are certain people who object to vaccination and probably
child vaccinated within three months of its birth, and rules and regulations are made on this subject by Her Majesty's
Honourable Privy Council; and it is apparent that to make vaccination of real value, it must be insisted on, and the principle
Guardians have no option but to prosecute defaulters. On turning to the lists in the North District, I find there 269 in default,
and in the South District 139. Not any one of these persons could say they were unacquainted with the law. Whenever a child's
informing the person of the law on the subject, and the penalty in case of default; and, in addition, as compulsory vaccination is
comparatively of late date, the Board of Guardians have put out most prominent handbills on the 22nd January and the 19th
failed to have his children vaccinated has received a letter from me, explicitly and clearly showing the penalties, and informing
the person, that, if the children were not vaccinated within a month, the Board would have no alternative but to prosecute. Of
greatly reduced the list of defaulters, and not desiring to be harsh, but, on the contrary, they have drawn from the list
promiscuously ten names, so that no person could say there was an invidious distinction made. I was directed to investigate the
admitted having received the notice of vaccination when the birth was registered, but he said the child was ill. I have heard that
to the child's being vaccinated, on the grounds that he did not approve of vaccination, and that he had known some of his
by some people that their children could not be vaccinated, in consequence of ill health, I would remark that in such cases they
Mr MOXON offered to vaccinate this man's child from ichor taken from his own child, but the man still refused, and has
neglected to take the child to any public vaccinator or medical practitioner, and, consequently, is liable to the penalty and the
Council having insisted that vaccination should be carried out generally, they are compelled, and also determined, to enforce
the law, as it must act for the welfare of the community at large. The Chairman : Everything you have said is no doubt
on a recent occasion I did not expect to be so catechised as I have been. It will be better for me not to come into conflict with
that august body. (A laugh.) The magistrates at once granted a summons, which was made returnable for the next day.
MARRIAGES
BALLS --- SAYER. On Tuesday in Whitsun week, at the Church of St Mary Coslany, Norwich, by the Rev E.A. HILLYARD,
daughter of Mr W. SAYER, of St Lawrence.
BROOKS --- PEARSALL. On the 20th May, at Camberwell Church, London, James Robinson BROOKS, linen draper, East
Great Grimsby.
HANK --- WEBB. On the 16th May, at St Peter's Chapel of Ease, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Mr John HANK, to
HORNSEY --- ALLERTON. May 15, at the Congregational Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev F. GOODALL, George William
HORNSEY, to Mary Ann ALLERTON, both of Lowestoft.
and druggist, of Linfield, Sussex, to Charlotte Elizabeth, only daughter of the late Capt. John SOANES, of Southwold.
MILLER --- CHIPPERFIELD. On the 13th May, at the Parish Church, Westhall, by the Rev S. BELOE, of Holton, Shrofleld
CHIPPERFIELD, of the King's Head Inn, Halesworth.
SKINNER --- EADE. On the 12th May, at the Independent Chapel, Walpole, by the Rev H.J. HAAS, Mr David SKINNER, to
DEATHS
ALBEMARLE --- On the 16th may, at the Hotel de l'Europe, Lyons, Frances, Countess of ALBEMARLE, widow of Augustus
BRIGHAM --- On the 15th May, at her son-in-law's, the Hill Farm, Framlingham, in her 78th year, Ann, widow of Mr James
CROSS --- On the 11th May, in her 77th year, Mrs Ann CROSS, Saxmundham.
HEMBLEN --- On Tuesday last [11 May], at Bungay, much regretted, Mr Francis HEMBLEN, formerly of the Trinity Hall
NUTHALL
SMITH --- On the 19th May, at Bungay, aged 81, Mr Selah [sic] SMITH.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 25 May 1869 Page 1, column 2
NORFOLK HOUSE, ST ANDREW'S , NORWICH. Carpet and Furnishing Drapery Departments. In consequence of the high
New and Extensive Warehouse for the express purpose of supplying their Customers with the following Goods, which are of
the very best quality, At the same Prices as the London Wholesale Houses. The Stock is all fresh bought direct from the
Curtains; Rolling Blinds; Russia, Barnsley and Irish Linen Sheetings; Croydon, Wigan, and Twill Cotton Sheetings; Blankets;
Toilet, Terry, and Marseilles Quilts; White and Coloured Counterpanes; Printed Cloth, Velvet, Pile, and Damask Table Covers;
Sole Agents in this District for the Sale of the North British Felt Company's Carpets, which obtained the Prize Medal at the
London and Paris Exhibitions. Ready-Made Bordered Felt Carpets, In All Sizes. G. DIGGENS & Co., Norfolk House, Swan
And also: -
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 25 May 1869 Page 5, column 3
Eastern Counties, so far as we are aware, was done on Monday, when Mr William GOLDSMITH, assistant to Mr THORN,
evening. He did the first 16 miles to Dereham in two hours and ten minutes over a heavy road, and the remaining 11 3/4 in one
breaks of less than five minutes each, completing the 27 3/4 miles in four and a quarter hours, by which time the work had
And again: -
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 25 May 1869 Page 5, column 4
THORN, coach-builder, of Norwich, and several members of the Norwich Velocipede Club, visited Dereham on Friday
evening, and gave an interesting display of their skill in the use of the new fashionable bicycle, in the Corn Hall. There was a
unfortunately the space left for the velocipedists was too confined to allow them to "show off" to the best advantage. Mr
THORN, however, and Mr GRIFFITH performed some marvellous feats, and some of the other gentlemen may, at any rate, be
question in many minds as to who were really the most accomplished of the party. Some two or three gentlemen residing in the
locality also displayed their skill in riding. A couple of hours' amusement was thus afforded to the spectators, who often
the close of the display, partook of a first-class supper at the King's Head, at the generous invitation of Mr GIDNEY.
MARRIAGES
COLES --- MULLETT. On the 25th May, at Beccles, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Mr William COLES, baker, of St
RAY --- SMITH. On Wednesday last, at Sporle, Norfolk, by the Rev Joseph HARRISON, brother-in-law of the bride, assisted
by the Rev T. JONES, vicar, Mr John Norman Reynolds RAY, of Aylsham, to Helen, sixth daughter of the late Mr T. SMITH,
RANDALL --- LAMBERT. On the 27th May, at St Nicholas', by Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK, Mr John RANDALL, to
Elizabeth LAMBERT, both of Great Yarmouth.
ALBEMARLE --- On the 16th May, at the Hotel de l'Europe, Lyons, Frances, Countess of Albemarle, widow of Augustus
Frederic, the fifth Earl, and daughter of Charles STEER, Esq., of Chichester.
MARSHALL, proprietor of houses, aged 82.
SCAFF --- On the 29th May, at Beccles, Mr Wm. [sic] SCAFF, aged 86 years.
years.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 1 June 1869 Page 5, column 1
LOWESTOFT Longevity.---A few days since Rachel, the widow of James PEEK, fisherman, Kirtley, completed her 102nd
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 8 June 1869 Page 5, column 5
MARRIAGES
Miss Mary Ann MANNING, both of Lowestoft.
LACK --- THORNDICK. On the 3rd June, at the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev S.H. WARDLEY, James
PARRY --- GOODWIN. On the 25th May, at Whittington, Herefordshire, by the Rev C.H.P. ABBOTT, Mr William PARRY,
of Sutton St Nicholas, to Ellen, fifth daughter of Mr Philip GOODWIN, glover, of Halesworth.
late Robert SQUIRE, of Acle, to Mary Georgiana, eldest daughter of the Rev George Frederick HILL, vicar of Repps with
Bastwick.
ALLEN --- On the 31st May, aged 84 year, much respected, Miss Lidia [sic] ALLEN, of Woodbridge.
BAXTER --- On the 1st June, Mr Jonas BAXTER, colt breaker, etc, Leiston.
Topcroft, near Bungay.
THRING ---
THRING, D.D., Rector of Sutton Veny, and Vicar of Fisherton Delamere, Wilts., and only child of the late Richard
DUGDALE, Esq., of Compton Bassett, Wilts., aged 78.
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MARRIAGES
BRYANT, to Martha Ann, eldest daughter of Mrs Ann JULIANS, both of Hulver.
DANN --- COPEMAN. On the 8th June, at the Congregational Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev F. GOODALL, Francis DANN,
FRANCIS --- BURTON. On the 10th June, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr Alfred FRANCIS to Mary Ann BURTON, both of
Yarmouth.
Edward FELGATE, to Charity WEAVERS, both of Kirkley, near Lowestoft.
SCARFE --- THOMPSON. On the 8th June, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Woodbridge, by the Rev R.H. MOLE, Mr Albert
Woodbridge.
DEATHS
the late Henry BELL, Esq., of Wallington Hall, Norfolk.
BROOKE --- At Beccles, Sarah Ann, daughter of Mr William BROOKE, innkeeper, and Norwich carrier, aged 27 years.
Kesgrave, Suffolk.
FREEMAN --- On the 12th June, at Ringsfield, Martha, wife of Mr William FREEMAN, in her 49th year.
GORHAM, of her Majesty's 63rd Regiment of Foot.
GROSS --- On the 9th June, at Church street, Woodbridge, suddenly, Mr Frederick GROSS, in the 62nd year of his age.
who knew him.
RIX --- On the 12th June, in his 18th year, Francis Meadows, youngest son of Mr William S. RIX, of Beccles.
Black Boys Inn, Thornage.
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ......Presentation.---On Thursday morning last, a number of the parishioners met at the
inscription expressive of the esteem and regard which has been felt towards him during his ministry of more than 20 years. The
rector of Stratford, expressed the comfort it had been in two parishes which were so closely connected in schools and services
KING. The universal feeling was one of regret at his departure, mingled with a hope that he might be prospered greatly in
ministering to the new flock with which he had been entrusted. - The Rev J. KING, who was deeply affected, returned thanks. -
expression of deep esteem; adding that it was only wives and mothers who could rightly appreciate the duties and anxieties,
and of late the afflictions also, in which Mrs KING had borne so exemplary a part, and won so much regard. Cake and wine
acknowledged : also the health of the family at the vicarage, to whom the younger members of the parish owed so much. The
health of the Rev F. and Mrs JOHNSON was then given by Mr KING; also that of Mr BARBER, and it was mentioned that
the cheque presented, to the round sum which he had determined on.
And also: -
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SUFFOLK AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION A meeting of the committee of the Agricultural Association was held at the
was compelled to leave before they concluded, when his place was supplied by Mr R. GARRETT; the other members present
were Mr E. PACKARD, the Mayor of Ipswich; Mr H. BIDDELL, Mr G. M. SEXTON; Mr J.A. HEMPSON; Mr E.
N.CATCHPOLE, and Mr M. BIDDELL. The secretary (Mr R. BOND) stated that the judges and veterinary inspector, who had
appointment of Mr Thomas FREEMAN, Ipswich, and Mr S.A. GOODWYN, Leiston Hall. The next business was to examine
result: - Class 1.---To the labourer in husbandry, whose rent does not exceed 5 Pounds a-year, by whom the greatest number of
Pounds each. 24 competitors. George PAWSEY, recommended by Sir C. BUNBURY, Bart., 12 children, 12 above six years.
No money : some wine 12 years since, during typhus fever. William DALLINGER, recommended by Mr Henry LINGWOOD,
Shillings and three coffins for dead children, costing 22 Shillings more. John BUNTON, recommended by Mr Richard
CHAPLIN, 8 children, 8 above six; four loaves of bread. Jonathan SHELDRAKE, recommended by Mr Edward PAGE, 8
and 6 Pence. Jonathan SMITH, recommended by Mr E. H. BOBY, 7 children, 7 above six; during three weeks only. Noah
WILSON, recommended by Mr R.V. EDWARDS, 10 children, six above six; five stones of flour. John MALLETT,
Mr Peter BLOFIELD, 6 children, six above six; no relief. George QUINTON, recommended by Mr G.S. GOLDING, 10
children, five above six; no relief. Robert CROWFOOT, recommended by the Earl of STRADBROKE, eight children, dive
worked the longest on the same farm or with the same master or mistress. 12 premiums of 2 Pounds each. 37 competitors.
Edward STANNARD, recommended by Lord HENNIKER, 51 years. James CRISP, recommended by Rev E.C. ALSTON, 50
Thomas LINGWOOD, 48 years. Michael CHAPMAN, recommended by Mr Henry M. DAY, 46 years. Robert WELTON,
recommended by Mr John F. VINCENT, 46 years. Benjamin CATCHPOLE, recommended by John BERNERS, Esq., 46
44 years. Isaac KINDRED, recommended by Mr W.A. STANDFORD, 43 3/4 years. John HAMMOND, recommended by Mr
George ROPE, 43 1/2 years. Richard PEARCE, recommended by Mr Jas. [sic] CHASTON, 42 years. Class 3.---To the horse
competitors. Isaac SALMON, recommended by Mr R.L. EVERETT, 51 years. James WINNEY, recommended by Mr John
SPURLING, 42 years. John WINNEY, recommended by Mr F. KEER, 40 years. John RICHER, recommended by Sir G.
DALE, recommended by Mr Isaac RIST, 35 years. Samuel SMY, recommended by Mr G. GODDERHAM, 34 years. William
SILVERSTONE, recommended by Mr R. RUNNACLES, 30 1/2 years. James MUDD, recommended by Mr J.A. HEMPSON.
who has lived the longest upon the same farm, or with the same master or mistress, and has had the care of not less than six
cows. Four premiums of 2 Pounds each. Seven competitors. Sarah BRANTON, recommended by Mr James CATCHPOLE, 10
Mr Nathan WALKER, 8 1/2 years. Sophia POACHER, recommended by Mr G.W. BATES, 6 years. Class 5.---To the
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APPLEBY ---
of Mr R. JILLINGS, farmer, Holton.
BRYANT --- ROPER. 16th June, at Great Finborough, by the Rev W.V. KITCHING, M.A., Thomas F. BRYANT, the Hall,
CLARK --- CLARK. On the 10th June, at the Parish Church, Bildeston, by the Rev C. WALLACE, Mr Daniel CLARK,
bootmaker, to Miss Ellen CLARK, both of Monks Eleigh.
the Rev John BLOOMFIELD, of Bradford, Edward Francis, eldest son of the late Mr Richard COSSEY, Pakefield Farm,
Laxfield, Suffolk, to Elizabeth Clayton, only surviving daughter of Mr MUIR, Savile Mount, Halifax, Yorkshire.
Rev W.J. EDGE, vicar of Benendon, Henry John Lowndes, youngest son of the late Wm. [sic] GRAHAM, Esq., of Tamrawer,
Stirlingshire, to Edith Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the Right Hon. Gathorne HARDY, M.P.
Finningham, to Bessie, second daughter of Mr Samuel F. ABBOTT, of Lowestoft.
SEELY --- GAGE. On the 10th June, at Lowestoft, William, youngest son of W. SEELEY, Esq., Norwich, to Hannah, eldest
DEATHS
ARCHER --- On the 15th June, at Bungay, very suddenly, Betsy, widow of Mr Peter ARCHER, aged 65.
EASTER --- On the 12th June, at 18 Tottenham Street, Yarmouth, Mr Augustus John EASTER, an annuitant, aged 83 years.
tradesman of that town.
53 years.
SALTER --- On the 19th June, at Beccles, Mr James SALTER, aged 48 years.
In addition to the above: -
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EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ......Marriage Festivities.---The marriage of Mr Chas. [sic] BALDWIN, late butler to the
BACON, only daughter of Mr H. BACON, farmer, Rickinghall, took place on Thursday the 10th June. As early as three
o'clock in the morning passers-by could see that some very interesting affair was about to take place; triumphal arches were
between the bride and her parents and those for miles around them, for where substantial flags could not be obtained pocket
handkerchiefs and bouquets of flowers, mounted on long poles and tied to the tops of trees, were to be seen at the front of
the following six bridesmaids, Miss CUBITT, Miss EASTALL, Miss JACOB, Miss WRIGHT, Miss LOCOCK, and Miss
LOWING, and the bridegroom and Mr LOWING. The Rev C. MAUL, the very worthy rector of Rickinghall, performed the
was completed, good wishes were showered upon them from every direction. After the usual wedding breakfast, music,
singing, and games of every description, including fireworks, were the order of the day, the bells of Thornham and Rickinghall
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 29 June 1869 Page 5, column 5
MARRIAGES
of Yarmouth, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr Thomas BOWER, of Heigham, Norwich.
BELL --- HORSLEY. At the Parish Church, Beccles, on the 22nd June, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, John Joseph BELL, of
GEORGE --- FORDER. On the 21st June, at St Nicholas' Church, Great Yarmouth, Mr Thomas B. GEORGE, Church
Scripture-reader, to Ellen FORDER, stationer, both of Yarmouth.
HALSEY, to Jane SHARMAN, both of Yarmouth.
MIDDLETON --- WRIGHT. On the 22nd June, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev A.P. HOLME, Mr Samuel
DEATHS
Hannah Naomi, the beloved wife of Thomas BAILEY, formerly of Ely, Cambridgeshire, and daughter of the late Jonathan
BARNBY --- On the 25th June, at Beccles, Mr Robert BARNBY, farmer, aged 83 years.
BLUNDERFIELD.
LAWRENCE --- On Wednesday last [23 June], at Loddon, after a short but very severe illness, Mr Edward LAWRENCE, in
PEDGRIFT --- On the 20th June, aged 19, Arthur John, eldest son of the late Mr Arthur Robert PEDGRIFT, and grandson of
Robert PEDGRIFT, Esq., surgeon, Loddon.
manufactory, Halesworth.
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AMIS --- FISHER. On the 26th May,at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev J.W COLVIN, Mr John AMIS, to Sarah
FISHER, of Yarmouth.
Mr D. NEWLING, of Melbourne House, Spalding, to Ellen Bertha, second daughter of Mr Charles SEAMAN.
DEATHS
JARRALL --- On the 30th June, at Beccles, William JARRALL, aged 75.
MAPLESTON [sic] --- On the 27th June, at Market-road, Yarmouth, Mary, widow of James MAPLESTONE [sic], house
SMAIL -- On the 20th May, suddenly, at Nowow, East India, John SMAIL, son-in-law of the late John JONES, of Beccles.
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 6 July 1869 Page 4, column 5
(alias Bucky WRIGHT) was brought up, charged with stealing two petticoats, two pocket handkerchiefs, and one jacket top,
shop of Mr W. GARNHAM, draper, Beccles. The two petticoats, two pocket handkerchiefs, and jacket top (now produced) are
mine. They are all plainly marked with my name in ink. They were last in my possession yesterday (Monday). On that morning
brought them to me. Mrs WRIGHT, the prisoner's wife, washed for me, and it was the duty of Mr GARNHAM's servant to
take my clothes to the wash. Sarah WRIGHT: I am daughter of the prisoner, and live with him. My mother washes for Mr
chair, I think it was half-past nine when I saw it lying on the chair. I left it there. I went in again between 10 and 11, and the
clothes were gone. I first saw my father about this time in the Horse and Groom lane. I saw a little boy, named SUGGETT,
HOUGHTON's shop. It was a large parcel tied up in a table cloth, and I could see something white where the cloth did not
meet. I asked my father what he had got there, and he abused me. I then went into the house and missed the parcel. I
you do not buy them, I'll take them to Mr BUCK's." I saw the parcel taken out of the house lying on the floor of the shop. I
then went to the shop with Inspector COLE and found the parcel, and took out of it the clothes now produced, and gave them
have heard him read and seen his writing. We have no clothes resembling them belonging to us, and none of ours are marked.
Arther [sic] JULENS said: I am a marine store dealer, living at Beccles. The prisoner came to my grandfather's shop, where I
weighed them, and told him they were worth 3 Shillings, and he agreed to take that money. When I shot them out, I saw they
were petticoats, pillowcases, sheets, pocket handkerchiefs, and other articles. I sent for my grandfather, but before he came,
remained in my charge about an hour when the prisoner's daughter and Inspector COLE came to the shop, and Sarah WRIGHT
sorted the things, took some away, and Mr COLE took those now produced. I did not know what they were when I offered 3
the police at Beccles. From information I received this morning, I went to the shop of the last witness, where I saw the articles
now produced. I then went to the prisoner and charged him with stealing them. He said he believed they were his. I took him to
police station, and went to the shop and took possession of the clothes. Prisoner said he did not know but what the things were
his or his wife's property till Mr COLE showed him the name upon the petticoat. He was committed for trial to the sessions,
details given above. Additional information included: William WRIGHT's age as 50; Arthur JULEN's shop as being in Falcon
And also: -
BUNGAY Fatal Accident.---On Monday morning, the 28th June, a man named Robert FARROW, a labourer in the
chained at the back, and when near Earsham Park, the horses suddenly started off. FARROW was thrown to the ground; but he
retained his hold of the reins, and was dragged some distance down the hill towards Buck Inn, when another man, who was
inflicting such injuries that he survived but a short time. A coroner's inquest, was held on the following day, when a verdict of
'Accidental death" was returned by the jury.
MARRIAGES
ABBOTT --- KERSLAKE. On Tuesday last [6 July], at St Nicholas' Church, East Dereham, by the Rev B.J. ARMSTRONG,
County Courts for the same county.
SKEET --- MILLS. On July 5, at the Congregational Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev F. GOODALL, Curtis SKEET, of
DEATHS
BIRCHAM --- On the 12th July, at Beccles, William Edward, infant son of Mr Simon Edward BIRCHAM, grocer, etc.
aged 70, Dinah, the wife of Mr DURRANT, many years at the Norfolk Hotel, Norwich.
HUGGINS --- On the 9th July, at Beccles, John Gooch HUGGINS, carpenter, aged 28 years.
Society.
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KEMPTHORN
MOUZON --- BROWNE. On the 13th July, at St Nicholas', by the Rev A.P. HOLME, Mr James MOUZON, of Spitalfields,
Middlesex, to Emma Jane, the only daughter of the late Mr James C. BROWNE, of Yarmouth.
LEIGHTON --- On the 12th July, at Beccles, Charles William, son of the late William LEIGHTON, gardener, aged 18 years.
SEABORN --- On the 12th July, after along illness, at his residence, High Street, Ipswich, Robert SEABORN, in his 59th year,
SPURGEON --- On the 13th July, at Gressenhall, in this county, Astley Cooper SPURGEON, J.P., aged 63 years.
HAWKINS --- On the 13th July, at Broad-row, Great Yarmouth, Jane, wife of Mr George W. HAWKINS, ironmonger, aged
In addition to the above: -
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on Sunday, the 11th July, to two young bathers, terminating fatally to one. A young man named LOADS, son of Mr LOADS,
of North Walsham, and John BARNEY, of Happisburgh, son of Mr Benjamin BARNEY, of Walcott, having waded into the
current, the flood tide running very strong at the time. He called lustily upon his companion, who was few yards in advance, to
rescue him, and BARNEY, like a noble fellow, attempted to do so, when he also became similarly embarrassed from the same
LOADS; but alas! John BARNEY was drowned in attempting to rescue his friend. His body was found on Tuesday, the 13th.
Had he lived until that day, he would have been 21 years of age. He was universally loved and respected. ......The Cornelius
contributions from the public) was raised, as will be remembered, for the benefit of Mrs Anna BRIGHAM, who with seven
young children was left unprovided for through the death of her husband, Cornelius BRIGHAM, railway guard, from the
Shillings and 8 Pence.
And also: -
LONDON COURT OF BANKRUPTCY ......Friday, July 9th. (Before Mr Registrar HAZLITT) In Re R. and R.D. BUCKE.
This was the first sitting under the failure of Robert BUCKE and Robert Dickens BUCKE, who came to the Court on their own
partners, the said Robert BUCKE residing at Earl Soham, Suffolk, being also a carpenter and builder, late a farmer. The
failure: "badness of trade, illness of self and wife, and pressure by creditors." The following names appear in the list: - Henry
7 Pounds 6 Shillings 1 Penny; Julia Rebecca BUCKE, spinster, Earl Soham, 151 Pounds; George MASON, timber merchant,
ironmonger, Ipswich, 7 Pounds 10 Shillings; and the signees of William WELLS, ironmonger, Saxmundham, 14 Pounds 3
Shillings 11 Pence. Mr Edmund CAVELL, solicitor, Saxmundham, as security for 90 Pounds, principal and interest, holds a
Society creditors for 118 Pounds 12 Shillings, hold mortgage upon three freehold cottages and a shop at Earl Soham, with [sic
- worth?] about 140 Pounds. Robert Dickens BUCKE states that he has only one separate creditor, Mr Edmund CAVELL, of
creditors: - HARPHAM and Son, iron merchants, Ipswich, 10 Pounds; William JUBY, blacksmith, Cretingham, 30 Pounds;
and BROWN, timber merchant, Ipswich, 5 Pounds. It appears that property valued at about 18 Pounds has been sold since the
proved, Mr H.W. BUCKE, of 7, Union St, Pimlico, for 73 Pounds 10 Shillings against the separate estate of Robert BUCKE,
and no appointment of a creditor's assignee was made. The 7th October, at one, was fixed for last examination and discharge,
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 27 July 1869 Page 5, column 5
MARRIAGE
Evangelist, Holborn, brother of the bride, the Right Rev William Garden COWIE, D.D., rector of Stafford, Bishop of
Auckland, to Eliza Jane, eldest daughter of William WEBBER, Esq., of Edmundsbury, Spring-grove, and grand-daughter of
DEATHS
LOVE --- On the 19th July, at Beccles, William, son of Samuel LOVE, bricklayer, aged 2 years and 6 months.
grocer, of that town.
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EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ......Burglary And Chase.---On Monday morning, about three o'clock, the house of Mr
by Mrs COOK, who thought the sound issued from the bar. She immediately woke her husband, who very quietly got to the
landing of the staircase, and there listening heard the "pop" of a bottle of ginger beer, and upon descending to the third stair he
open for his escape. Mr COOK, having nothing but his night-shirt on, followed him, and a sharp chase took place. The thief
made first for the garden of Mr WILLIAMS, stone mason, where he scaled the gate which was covered with spikes. Mr COOK
the main road, where Mr COOK gained considerably upon him. Seeing this, the fellow rushed a pair of gates over six feet
high, at a garden in the occupation of Mr MEADOWS, bursting the lock. Mr COOK followed him twice round the ground,
two pounds of tobacco and a piece of cooked beef already packed for removal, the would-be thief having also regaled himself
with black currant pudding.
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EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS A Manly Act Of Rescue From Drowning.---On Sunday evening, a boy named HOWARD,
a wherry off to effect his rescue. Fortunately, at this crisis, Henry HUNT, of Badding's-lane, Quay-side, appeared, and at once,
in the most gallant manner, plunged in and saved him from impending death. This makes the fifth life, including a woman's,
him, to mark in some substantial manner the public sense of his repeated acts of heroism. Mr HUGHES, printer at Messrs.
FLETCHER's, who resides upon the Quay side, will receive subscriptions.
MARRIAGES
MARSHALL --- HARDING. On the 25th July, at St Nicholas' Church, by the Rev F.C CLUTTERBUCK, Mr Isaac
WRIGHT --- JENNINGS. On the 29th July, at St Peter's Church, Kentish Town, London, Mr Robert WRIGHT, of Yarmouth,
to Miss JENNINGS, Bramley, Yorkshire.
BOWEN --- On the 26th July, at Great Yarmouth, Sarah BOWEN, the beloved wife of David BOWEN, in the 57th year of her
HUDSON --- On Monday last [26 July], at Circencester, of spasm of the heart, John HUDSON, Esq., of Castleacre Lodge, in
HUNTING --- On Monday last [26 July], at Chedgrave, in her 73rd year, Mary, the wife of Daniel C. HUNTING, veterinary
ROBERTS --- On the 25th July, at her residence, Southtown, Miss ROBERTS, aged 91 years.
In addition to the above: -
BECCLES Poisoned Water.---The "Times" of Saturday last contains the following remarks which will, we think, strike all our
readers as peculiarly applicable to this town, in which so many cases of typhoid fever occurred during the past winter and
Beccles has lately been surveyed, with a view of a general system of drainage being carried out. The report of Mr W. BRUFF
(civil engineer) has been submitted to the Drainage Committee, and by their order printed. The remarks we now take from the
before them: - "The time is not very far distant when the importance now attached to pure air and ventilation was thought
rather a whim of the doctors, and a great deal still remains to be done in teaching the uneducated this simple lesson. All,
But the discovery of the vital importance of pure water dates, probably, from the epidemic of cholera in 1854. About that time,
as Sir William JENNER lately recalled at the British Association at Leeds, Dr SNOW proved that one of the most deadly
has been subsequently carried further, both in our own and in other countries, and the hint has been pursued with respect to
other diseases. The result has been that few facts are better established in medicine than that at least two deadly diseases are
1866, nearly 22,000 persons died of cholera and about 150,000 of typhoid fever. It appears not too much to say that foul water
assertion. It does not mean what is commonly understood by dirty or nasty water; on the contrary, such water may often be
appearance, or smell. All that is intended is that sewage matter has, in some way, mixed with it or filtered into it. One of the
water thus contaminated without being aware of the pollution or suffering from it. But under certain circumstances, at present
unknown, cholera and typhoid fever become epidemic, and when they are thus epidemic, the means by which they are
polluted, it may be to an infinitesimal degree by the excreta of the sick.......Now, Sir William JENNER is justified in urging
that this discovery is an achievement of which it is impossible to exaggerate the importance. If prevention be better than cure,
And also: -
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PECK, of Mells, taking up peas, when he suddenly fell and almost instantly expired. The poor man had not been at work more
than two or three hours, but was by no means a strong man. He leaves a widow and six young children. Dr ROBINSON was
once communicated with, but we hear it was not deemed necessary to hold an inquest.
And again: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS Royal Horticultural Society, Manchester.---The beautiful cup, value 20 guineas, offered by
the Proprietor of the "Gardener's Chronicle," for the best collection of fruit and vegetables open to all England, has been won
POTTLE also took a cup of the same value at the Royal Horticultural Show at Bury St Edmond's, two years ago. The two
collections shown by Mr POTTLE were the subjects of great admiration at the time of exhibition, and reflect the highest credit
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 10 August 1869 Page 5, column 5
MARRIAGES
Angelina, only daughter of Mr Samuel BREEZE, of the above place.
FISHER --- FISHER. On the 29th July, at St Peter's Church, Aldeburgh, by the Rev H.T. DOWLER, vicar, Edward George
FISHER, Esq., Thorpe, Aldeburgh.
HOOPER --- SLIPPER. On the 20th July, at the parish church of Blofield, Norfolk, by the Rev R.B. SLIPPER, M.A., rector of
HOOPER, curate of Staplehurst, to Anna, third daughter of the late John Armine SLIPPER, Esq.
ASKER --- On the 31st July, Walter, eldest son of Mr S. Hurry ASKER, of Norwich.
circle of friends. Deceased introduced Methodism into the neighbourhood, and for more than fifty years was an earnest and
BIRD --- On the 28th July, at Foulsham Rectory, Wm. [sic] C. Beauchamp, infant son of the Rev J.W. BIRD.
And in addition to the above: -
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS The Post Office Savings Banks. The "Daily News" says: - If the prosperity of a country can be
measured by the aggregate amount of the small savings of its poorer classes, the annual return of the Post Office Savings
hundred and sixty-five thousand depositors in the Banks, and more than five millions and a quarter were deposited during last
year. The withdrawals during the year amounted to more than three millions and a half; 289,366 new accounts were opened
was 5 Pounds 15 Shillings and 2 Pence, while the average amount standing to each person's credit is about 12 Pounds. The
commercial depression of the past three years has had comparatively small effect on these working-class accumulations. The
less proportion, but the absolute increase of the deposits was much greater last year than in any previous year since the Post
Office Savings Banks were established. These facts probably have less meaning than they seem to have, but they at least show
Banks.
And also: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS Singular Accident At Church.---On Sunday evening, during Divine service at Saxmundham,
fire. It appears that Miss MAYHEW accompanied Miss FLICK, the organist, to the organ pew, where a small jet of gas was
in close proximity to the burner; hence her bonnet instantly caught fire. Several gentlemen who noticed the accident started
sustained.
And again: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS A Wesleyan Chapel At Walsingham On Fire.---The Methodist Chapel at Walsingham
narrowly escaped destruction by fire on the night of the 31st July. About eleven o'clock p.m., Mary LONG, a domestic servant,
premises abut upon the chapel yard. Upon receiving this information, Mr BANSON [sic] immediately proceeded to the spot to
assure himself of the fact, and there found a mass of flame burning in a closet under the staircase, the inside of the closet being
alarm, Mr BANSON [sic] sent quietly for the men who manage the parish engine, and called Mr HESK, whose house adjoins
the chapel. In the course of a minute or two the men arrived, and proceeding up the chapel yard, Mr BANSON [sic] pointed
occurred. Edward COE, a labourer, one of the very first in the chapel, shouted out, "Oh, you are here, are you? here's the man,
send for the police!" and to the dismay of all he was seen to have Mr W. WOODCOCK, one of the stewards of the chapel, fast
moment entering, seeing the flames and the position of the steward, fainted, and was carried out. Mr WOODCOCK stoutly
asserted that he went in with the others when the door was burst open, and after loud and long talk COE released him. In the
From inquiries we have made, we see no cause to doubt the fire was the result of an oversight, Mrs B. HOWELL, who cleans
the chapel, having left a candle lighted in the closet about nine o'clock in the evening, and going home thought no more of the
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MARRIAGES
WALKER, M.A., vicar, Augustus William, second son of Mr J. DENNINGTON, tailor, St Margaret's, Ipswich, to Lissy
Emma Needham, eldest daughter of the late Mr Daniel Needham MANN, of Aldeburgh.
street, Bury St Edmund's.
LYNE --- BECKWITH. On the 14th August, at St Peter's Church, Eaton Square, London, Mr John LYNE, of Worleston
MOORE --- HOWLETT. On the 11th August, at Beccles Church, by the Rev W.W. TYLER, curate, James Walpole MOORE,
SNELL --- SNELL. On the 10th August, at St Helen's Church, Ipswich, by the Rev R.D. PIERPOINT, Frank T. SNELL, of
SNELL ---EDWARDS. On the 9th August, at St Marylebone church, London, by the Rev Charles J. GOODY, Robert, second
Joseph EDWARDS, Esq., solicitor, Vaga House, Ross, Herefordshire [sic].
SMITH --- MEASOR. On the 11th August, at Beckenham, Kent, by the Rev C. CARTWRIGHT, rector of Edingham, Norfolk,
widow of the late Rev Henry Paul MEASOR, vicar of Kingston-on-Thames, and daughter of the late James DOWIE, Esq., of
the same place.
KILLETT --- On the 9th August, at North Market-road, Yarmouth, Mary Ann, widow of Mr Patrick KILLETT, aged 29 years.
LAY --- On the 8th August, at Yarmouth, the infant son of John Henry and Susannah LAY, aged 10 months.
In addition to the above: -
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Assembly Rooms, on Thursday and Friday evening. Assisted by her father, she appeared in four pieces, and during two hours
on each occasion kept the audiences in a delighted vein. She admirably personated "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Four
histrionic?] ability and promise.
And also: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS Sudden Death At The Railway Station.---An alarming instance of the uncertainty of human
a retired builder belonging to Cambridge, but who had for some time past been discharging the duties of superintendent of an
He was in his usual good health; and having other relations and friends in Wymondham, he passed some time with them on
HOPKINS and his daughter should next day pay a visit to Yarmouth, where they intended to spend the day. After partaking of
breakfast on Tuesday morning, Mr HOPKINS and Mrs CLARKE walked leisurely to the station, which they reached about a
taken their tickets for Yarmouth; and while waiting the arrival of the train, Mr HOPKINS was observed to fall backwards to
the ground, from which he was immediately raised, and placed on the seat which runs along part of the waiting room. Thinking
master, with that kindness and attention for which he is so well known and highly respected, immediately sent one of his staff
for a surgeon, when Dr BOAST was on the spot without delay - only, however, to find that life was extinct, the doctor
calamity affected all who witnessed it, and especially Mrs CLARKE, for whom the greatest sympathy was manifested. It was
not considered necessary to hold a post mortem examination; and in the inquest which took place at the Railway Hotel (Mrs
muscular, healthy-looking man, and possessing a remarkably gentlemanly appearance, was sixty-three years of age; and within
a few minutes of his death, any one might, to use a familiar phrase, have taken a lease of his life.
MARRIAGES
ANGEL --- BLOOMFIELD. On the 19th August, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev J. W. COLVIN, Mr Robert
BLAKE --- ELLIS. On the 12th August, at St Stephen's Church, Westbourne Park, London, by the Rev D. WILKIE, Arthur
Troup, youngest son the of the late B. BLAKE, M.D., R.N., Of the Grove, Camberwell, to Louisa ELLIS, granddaughter of the
niece of John ELLIS, Esq., M.P. and of Dr Carteret ELLIS, of Attleborough.
BOTTLE --- PRATT. On the 12th August, at Dunton Basset, Leicestershire, by the Rev J. LONGHURST, M.A., vicar, Mr J.T.
BOWERS --- ELLETT. On the 15th August, at St Nicholas' Church, by the Rev J. W. COLVIN, Mr Thomas BOWERS to
Charlotte ELLETT, both of Yarmouth.
CHAPPELL, of Harleston, to Mary Ann Warnes PERRY, eldest daughter of Mr R.W. PERRY, of Brixton.
CRISP ---BAKER. On Thursday last [19 August], at St Mary's, Bungay, by the Rev G. F. MATTHEWS, Captain Edward W.
EWEN --- JOHNSON. On the 17th August, at the Church of All saints, Chichester, the Rev William Henry Leman EWEN,
Rumboldswyke, and Minor Canon of Chichester Cathedral.
bridegroom, assisted by the Revs. M.T. DU PRE and A.P. DUNLAP, uncles of the bride, Christopher GEORGE, Esq., of
granddaughter of the late Rev Thomas DU PRE, rector of Willoughby, Lincolnshire.
MOTTRAM --- WATSON. On the 11th August, at St Bartholomew's, Heigham, Norwich, by the Rev J.H. JOHNSON, rector
MOTTRAM, Esq., of Norwich, to Mary Esther, eldest daughter of John F. WATSON, Esq., of Heigham Hall.
MUMFORD --- TAYLOR. On the 12th August, at Dilham Church, Norfolk, by the Rev Arthur BROWN, vicar of Dilham and
Dilham Hall, in this county.
SUSSINS --- NEVELL. On the 15th August, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr Thomas
VINCENT --- NORMAN. On the 15th August, at St Nicholas' Church, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr George VINCENT to
Caroline NORMAN, both of Yarmouth.
BARKER --- On the 19th August, at his residence, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmund's, after a protracted illness, Mr Horace
BARKER, printer and publisher of the "Bury and Norwich Post and Suffolk Herald," and Secretary of the West Suffolk
DANN --- On the 15th August, at Row 10, Yarmouth, Margaret, wife of Mr Richard DANN, seaman, merchant service, aged
78 years.
HULLEY --- On the 14th August, at St Peter's Paved Row, Yarmouth, Mr T. HULLEY, architect, aged 78 years.
NIGHTINGALE --- On the 14th August, at Caistor Road, Yarmouth, Mr William NIGHTINGALE, aged 63 years.
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS A Jewish Wedding.---A great number of persons assembled in the Jewish Synagogue,
Norwich, on Wednesday, to witness an interesting ceremony - the celebration of a marriage between two persons of the
The marriage was between Mr S.E MARKS, of Birmingham, and Miss Sarah ABRAHAMS, youngest daughter of Mr
ABRAHAMS, jeweller, of Norwich. The service was conducted by the resident rabbi, the Rev S.CARO, according to custom,
beneath the canopy; the bride, attired in a white satin dress, with bridal wreath and lace veil, with the bridesmaids, proceeded
up the aisle, and took their positions on the left. The rabbi then read the marriage service in Hebrew, and with a blessing,
the finger of the bride, repeated after the rabbi in Hebrew,"Behold, thou art betrothed unto me with this ring according to the
rites of Moses and Israel." A second glass of wine was then given them to drink, denoting their profession of the Jewish faith.
afterwards delivered an impressive and touching address in English, and the signing of the legal documents brought the
ceremony to an end.
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YARMOUTH - "AS THE CROW FLIES." We find the following in"All the Year Round," which will be read with interest: -
named the many-alleyed town 'the Norfolk Gridiron.' The five principal streets are crossed at right angles by one hundred and
fifty-six rows or narrow lanes, which are, on average, about eight feet wide. The reason of this minute subdivision of street
yards long, and on the west by a wall two thousand and thirty yards long. Within this box the population lay, to use a simile not
inappropriate to the herring town, like herrings in a barrel. These little lanes are so narrow that you can touch both walls by
Seventh's time, and hence popularly known as 'Harry-carries.' These Dutch-looking trolley carts are sledges twelve feet long by
three feet six inches broad; are mounted on wheels two feet nine inches high; and are drawn by one horse, the driver standing
Harry-carries, painted red, green, and blue, plied for hire, and were let out to visitors wishing to drive to the Fort, the Quay, or
the Denes." Yarmouth Herrings. "Herrings are not alone the arms, they are the very legs of Yarmouth. The town lives on them,
1838 there were one hundred Norfolk boats (chiefly Yarmouth) to the forty or fifty of Yorkshire, the whole employing a
Yarmouth boats and forty Yorkshire and Sussex cobles, catching, every season, six or seven score million herrings, of the
women. Every mackerel lugger costs seven or eight hundred pounds, and carries eighty or a hundred nets, each twenty yards
a million of money is, in one way or another, invested at Yarmouth in reaping the fish harvest. The herring harvest commences
at the end of September, and the glittering millions of over population with which the North Sea then teems, are dragged out
facts on the subject of Yarmouth's ceaseless industry. On those rough October nights, when the sands froth and boil crimson, in
the slant light of the red beacon, these Norfolk seas are literally coagulated with herrings, and the nets bring them up in
each last being ten barrels, or ten thousand herrings. Oak logs, the crow is informed, are used to smoke the best herrings; but
the Birmingham bloater being of a lower caste, is seasoned by hazel wood and fir loppings. A smoke house, half malt-kiln, half
partitions of horizontal rails. In these open racks or 'loves' lie the laths or 'spects.' The herring, arriving by cart from the beach
to fulfil his destiny for the good of a higher species, is first thrown with his fellows into a brick recess, sprinkled with salt, and
bloater, a bloated aristocrat, he merely hangs twenty-four hours until he begins to swell with self importance, and is prepared
for packing; if a 'Straits man' for the Mediterranean port, he lingers longer; if he be a mere black herring, for the chandler's or
through the gills by gangs of skilful women, called 'ryvers,' who speet [sic] them on long sticks; eight women speeting eight
lasts of herrings (thirteen thousand two hundred herrings to a last) in a day. For each last the women get three shillings and
lighted, the oil begins to distil, and the herrings slowly turn yellow, dusky orange, dingy red, or black, according to the
strips the fish into the barrels in the radiating order in which they are to lie, until each barrel has its regulated seven hundred
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COMBE --- BROWN. On the 26th August, at the Parish Church, Great Yarmouth, by the Rev H.R. NEVILL, M.A., vicar,
Edward Henry Harvey COMBE, Esq., of Great Yarmouth, to Caroline Elizabeth Laura, only daughter of the late Charles
KING --- BARNARD. On the 24th August, at St Peter's Chapel of ease, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Mr Robert
KING, to Mrs Judith BARNARD, of the Compasses Inn, Lowestoft.
Wright LAMBE, of 1, Addison Villas, Notting-hill [sic], to Louisa Hannah, elder daughter of the late Cooper T. BROOKS,
Esq., of Norwich.
George, second son of the late Thomas Roberson TINGEY, Esq., of West Rudham, to Juliana, eldest daughter of Samuel
TAYLOR, Esq., of Dunton.
BROOK --- On the 24th August, after only seven hours' illness, from hoemorrhage [sic] of the lungs, Henry William BROOK,
of Woodbridge, aged 60 years.
COLLIS --- On the 21st August, North Market Road, Yarmouth, Hannah, wife of Mr Edward COLLIS, a sailmaker, aged 72[?
- best guess as the second figure is only partially printed. Arguably could also be 0, 3, or 9].
EVANS --- On the 23rd July, at Sholapore, British India, from the effects of a gun accident, aged 32. Frederick, third son of
the late Charles EVANS, Esq., barrister-at-law, and chancellor of the diocese of Norwich.
JOYCE and granddaughter of Mr W. RAVEN, of Easton Hall, Norfolk, beloved and respected by all who knew her.
KNOX --- On the 24th August, at Hadleigh, the Very Rev Henry Barry KNOX, rector of Hadleigh, and co-dean of Bocking,
HAY --- On the 22nd August, Caistor Road, Yarmouth, Jemma, widow of Mr James HAY, gardener, aged 70 years.
REEVE --- On the 19th August, Marine Parade, Yarmouth, Mary Ann, wife of Mr John REEVE, farmer, aged 57 years.
MARRIAGES
CREASY --- CUPPER. On the 1st September, at Bredfield [sic], by the Rev F.S DRAKE, Mr Alfred CREASY, of
both a Bedfield and a Bredfield in Suffolk. I am not sure if the announcement is accurate as it stands, or if there was some
LACEY --- LINCOLN.On the 31st August, at St George's Church, Tombland, by the Rev J. W MILLARD, Arthur John, only
PURDY --- SAYER. On the 30th August, at St Andrews, Edinburgh, by the Rev James WRIGHT, Alfred PURDY, of
RESKER --- COOK. On the 1st September, at Holy Trinity Church, Islington, by the Rev James Wareing [sic] BARDSLEY,
vicar of St Peter's, Greenwich, the Rev Robert Root RESKER, minister of St Mark's, Walworth, to Martha, youngest daughter
DEATHS
ADCOCK --- On the 28th August, at Little Walsingham, John Christopher, eldest son of the late John Fleming ADCOCK,
JONES --- On the 30th August, at Crammer Hall, Harry Daniel, son of Sir Willoughby JONES, Bart., aged 1 year.
KINDALL --- On the 28th August, at 9, Fitzwilliam-road, Clapham, aged 24 years, Emily Bolingbroke, wife of T.E.O.
WARDLE --- On the 30th August, at Attleborough, in his 22nd year, Frederick Otter, only son of Mr F. WARDLE, of that
place.
MARRIAGES
HAMBY --- CORBYN. On Thursday, 9th September, at the Congregational Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev John FLOWER, Mr
HEATH --- CORBYN. On the 9th September, at the Congregational Chapel, Beccles, by the Rev John FLOWER, Mr David
HEATH, London, to Anna Maria, third daughter of Mr J.B CORBYN, Beccles.
Arthur DeNoe WALKER, Esq., M.D., to Catherine Isabel, youngest daughter of the late Andrew JOHNSTON, Esq., of
WOOD --- GOWING. On the 9th June, in New Zealand, by the Rev J. TOWNSEND, James Morris, eldest son of James
county, and Nelson Terrace, Lowestoft.
PLACE --- On the 7th September, at Wickham Market, Charlotte Ann, relict of the Rev Harry Jordan PLACE, rector of
Marnhull, Dorset, aged 70.
of the "Anti - Corn Law Catechism," and one of the earliest and most active associates of COBHAM, BRIGHT, VILLIERS,
etc in the promotion of free trade.
WARD --- On the 6th September, at Beccles, Sophia, wife of George WARD, labourer, in the 44th year of her age.
In addition to the above: -
YARMOUTH ......Police Court. Tuesday.---Before R. HAMMOND, Esq., (in the chair), J. FENN, P. PULLYN, J. SCOTT,
C.E. BARTRAM, E.H.L. PRESTON, and J. OWLES, Esqrs. Drunkenness. William PARROCK, charged with being drunk and
pocket, and was locked up in default. John DOYLE and John PARNWELL, apprentices, in the service of Messrs. HEWITT
and Co. (limited), Gorleston, were charged with absconding from their smack. Inspector POOLE stated that on Saturday night
concealed in Yarmouth. The defendants said they did not like the smack in which they were placed, and they wished to be
removed from it. They were sentenced to 14 days' hard labour. Rival Photographers. Isaac LEVI, photographer, was charged
o'clock, he was standing in the South Market Road, talking with Mr DICKIE, when the defendant came up to him and asked to
speak to him. He replied that he was engaged, whereupon the defendant seized him by the throat and struck him a tremendous
in the habit of annoying him on the beach, where they both took likenesses. The complainant declared that he (LEVI) could not
take a picture, he got provoked, and confessed to giving him the blow. The Bench fined the defendant forty Shillings and costs,
And also: -
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EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ......Found Dead In Bed.---An inquest was held on Thursday, at Helmingham before
W.B.ROSS, Esq., Deputy Coroner, on the body of Isaac LENNY. Susan LENNY, widow of the deceased, said her husband
great deal of feeling unwell and said that his work was too much for him. Deceased ate some cabbage and hot pork for supper,
asleep. About half-past four o'clock she woke up and said to her husband, "I think it is time to get up," but he made no reply.
reason to believe but what death was natural. - Robert LENNY, son of deceased, said that on Tuesday his father and he had
finding deceased dead in his bed on the morning of Wednesday. - James SHEPPARD, labourer, also spoke as to finding
deceased dead in the way described by the first witness. Mr G.F.W. MEADOWS, surgeon, Otley, said he had known deceased
deceased dead. His opinion was that deceased died from affection of the heart, and that death was accelerated by the supper he
ate of indigestible food after a hard day's work. he had no doubt but death was natural. - The Jury returned a verdict
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MARRIAGES
B.C.L., of Christ Church, Oxford, to Georgina Jane, eldest daughter of Lionel OLIVER, of Fitzroy Square, and Summerhill
Heacham, Norfolk, barrister-at-law.
FREMBD, of Whitechapel, to Christine WISKER.
GRAY --- DURRANT. On the 13th September, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev F.C.CLUTTERBUCK, Mr
MOORE --- DAWDRY. On the 12th September, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Lowestoft, by the Rev S.H. WARDLEY, Wm. [sic]
MOORE, of Rudham, in this county, to Agnes Bailey DAWDRY, of London.
SEAMEN, Mr Robert NURSE, of Thetford, to Susannah, second daughter of the late Mr William YOUELS, grocer, Harling.
late Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge, Robert Alleyne ROBINSON, Esq., M.A., private secretary to the Earl of
SCOTT --- CHETTLEBURGH [sic]. On the 14th September, at St George's, Tombland, by the Rev Precentor SYMONDS, Mr
SIMS --- EASTER. On the 14th September, at St Nicholas' Church, Yarmouth, by the Rev J.W. COLVIN, Mr William SIMS,
to Susannah EASTER.
son of Mr John WARREN, of Marston Magna, Somersetshire, to Hannah Jane, eldest daughter of the late Mr Robert
WATLING, of the former place.
C.E., of Norwich, to Kate Emma, second daughter of John B. BOREHAM, Esq., the Grange, Cantley.
DEATHS
in the 77th year of his age.
BARLOW --- On the 12th September, at his residence, West Hill, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, Capt. B. BARLOW, late of
BURRAGE --- On the 7th September, Maud Eliza, youngest daughter of Fred. J. BURRAGE, Tombland, Norwich, aged 9
months.
EAGLE.
LANE --- On the 16th September, at Nelson Road, Yarmouth, Ann, the beloved wife of Mr James C. LANE, aged 75 years,
LING --- On the 13th September, at Gorleston, Suffolk, deeply mourned, Susan, the beloved wife of William Squire LING,
surgeon, Brightlingsea, Essex, aged 25.
NORTH, Esq., of Rougham, Norfolk, in the 83rd year of her age.
SMITH --- On the 11th September, North Quay, Yarmouth, Mr Jeremiah SMITH, farmer, aged 71 years.
In addition to the above: -
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(Mayor), and W.W. GARNHAM, Esqrs. (Deputy-Mayor.) Assault. Sarah ALEXANDER was charged by Elizabeth
HUNTING with assaulting her at Worlingham, on the 7th September. The plaintiff said she and defendant were gleaning in a
of red worsted. The defendant also gleaned, and tied the wheat in bunches and laid then down beside Mrs HUNTING's. On
taken by Mrs HUNTING was hers. A scuffle ensued, in which Mrs HUNTING was thrown to the ground by Mrs
being much excited, the defendant knelt upon her, till they were separated by Harriet TILLS and Hannah CUTTING, who were
and her witnesses, called, on behalf of his client, Mrs BLOWERS, and old lady of three score years and ten, and Harriet
COLE, who both stated that there was no assault, and that what Mrs ALEXANDER did was merely in self-defence, and to
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MARRIAGES
Wingfield, to Jane, youngest surviving daughter of the late Mr John ROBINSON, Park Farm, Mendlesham.
BLATHWAYT --- DEWING. On the 15th September, at St Giles' Church, Norwich, by the Rev James DEWING, rector of
Esq., late of Arundel House, St Mary Church, Torquay, to Sally, youngest daughter of the late William DEWING, Esq., of
North CREAKE, Norfolk.
POOLEY, of the White Horse, Horham, Suffolk, to Maria, eldest daughter of Mr H. GREEN, of Shimpling Hall, Norfolk.
DEATHS
Sarah FENNELL, one of the Society of Friends, and, we believe, the largest individual shareholder in the National Provincial
Bank.
RUTH --- On the 26th September, at Beccles, Emily, wife of Stephen RUTH, aged 80 years.
a numerous circle of friends, and more than 50 years in the employ of GROUT and Company, aged 69 years.
CORRECTION - It has come to my attention that I left out a detail in the extract of June 15 1869, Page 5 Column 3, in the
employer entered with his name. The corrected version is as follows: James MUDD, recommended by Mr J.A. HEMPSON, 29
East Suffolk Gazette And Beccles And Bungay Weekly News 5 October 1869 Page 5, column 6
MARRIAGES
only son of Mr William DUTT, coachbuilder, Ditchingham, to Sarah Ann, second daughter of Mr Alfred MAYHEW, formerly
of East Dereham.
to May Ann, youngest daughter of the late Mr James CUTTING, of Woodbridge.
DEATHS
BLOOMFIELD --- On the 28th September, at Hone House, Wandsworth Common, the Rev Samuel Thomas BLOOMFIELD,
D.D., rector of Bisbrook, Rutland, and Hon. Canon of Peterborough, aged 85.
late Mr Enoch CARLEY, of Bungay.
CORNISH --- On the 23rd September, at her residence in London, aged 45, Susannah, wife of Simeon CORNISH, formerly of
FOULSHAM --- On the 26th September, suddenly, Mr John FOULSHAM, Cock Inn, Attleborough.
LINSTEAD --- On the 28th September, at Bungay, aged 70 years, the relict of Mr William LINSTEAD, of that place.
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>From microfilm supplied by the British Library Newspaper Library
Esq., coroner, on the body of Thomas RUMSBY, aged 36 years, who destroyed himself by cutting his throat on the 22nd
September. Deceased had been unwell from fever, and was of unsound mind from the effects of it. He was found upstairs with
more than a quarter of an hour afterwards. The act was done with a hog knife, which was found in deceased's room. Verdict,
"That the deceased destroyed himself whilst of unsound mind."
MARRIAGES
Rev J.W.D. BROWN, brother of the bridegroom, Thomas Davy, eldest son of the Rev Thomas BROWN, rector of
FULTON --- ABBOTT. 6th October, at Sudbury, by the Rev Joseph STEER, Peter FULTON, of Edinburgh, to Mary, eldest
HAYWARD --- GRIMWADE. 6th October, at Stonham Aspall Church, by the Rev J.G. POOLEY, rector, Mr William
HAYWARD, son of Mr HAYWARD of Ringshall Hall, to Anna Ellen, eldest daughter of Mr William Sheppard
KNIGHTS --- UTTING. On the 7th October, at All Saints Church, Writtle, by the Rev A.D. STACPOOLE, Robert KNIGHTS,
of Chelmsford, to Annie Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr John UTTING, of Fakenham.
youngest son of Mr MIDDLETON [sic], of Denton, to Elizabeth, third daughter of the late Mr John BOND, of Alburgh, near
Harleston.
Rev C.J. PARKER, M.A., curate, the Rev W.R. STANTON, M.A., curate of Wisbech and Head Master of the Wisbech Barton
School, to Emily, eldest daughter of Edwin B. MILLS, North Brink, Wisbech.
PAGE, both of Beccles.
DEATHS
NUNN --- 5th October, at Hepworth, Mr Henry NUNN, son of Mr Robert NUNN, builder, Bungay, aged 38 years.
STOPHER --- On the 30th September, at an advanced age, Mr William STOPHER, late of Halesworth, and for many years a
NURSEY --- At Bungay, after a long affliction, Edgar James, fourth son of Mr H. NURSEY, stonemason, aged 14 years.
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the schooner Wanderer, Capt. LACEY, of Yarmouth, while in the Downs, observed a small boat, with apparently only one
course so as to near the frail craft, a task of some difficulty and no little peril, considering the heavy nature of the gale. On
approaching the boat, it was found to contain, in addition to the person in charge, a lady with a family of children and a female
weather. Seeing the imminent peril of those on board and that no time was to be lost, Captain LACEY, with the utmost
promptitude threw out several lines, which, however, fell short. He next manoeuvred his ship, as well as the heavy gale would
effected communication with the boat and its occupants, who, half dead from fright, were quickly got on board the schooner,
where they received every attention. Mrs LACEY, who was on board with her husband, placed the cabin at the disposal of
placed. >From particulars furnished by the gentleman, a Mr NEWBERT, of London, it appeared that he had engaged the boat
for a pleasure trip with his wife and family, and started from Broadstairs. Soon after leaving, a gale sprung up, rendering it
[sic] in the heavy seas running in the Downs.......Captain LACEY, finding it would be impossible to land the family until the
gale moderated, brought his vessel up under the lee of the Kent Sand, where he remained until the following day, when he
the relief of their friends, who had been telegraphing along the coast, but in vain, for any tidings of their safety......on leaving
Mrs NEWBERT insisted on Mrs LACEY accepting a ring from her finger as some slight acknowledgment of the service
was surprised at finding a parcel awaiting his arrival, which was found to contain a gold watch bearing the following
inscription: - "Presented to Captain B. LACEY, as a token of gratitude, by A. NEWBERT, 29th August, 1869." A sum of
distributed among the crew.
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BURROW --- BROWNE. On the 14th October, at St Peter's Mancroft, by the Rev W.T. MOORE, Richard, eldest son of
Henry BURROW, of South Heigham, to Susannah, third daughter of George Daniel BROWN, of St Peter's Mancroft.
Rachel Jane, second daughter of the late Capt. E.A. WAYTH, of Southwold.
COOK --- LINGWOOD. On the 13th October, at St Peter's, Stowmarket, by the Rev O.J. GRACE, M.A., curate of
Stowmarket, son of Edward COOK, Esq., of Clapton, to Alice Charlotte, younger daughter of the late Edward LINGWOOD,
HUBBARD --- WATTS. On the 10th October, at St Nicholas' Church, Great Yarmouth, by the Rev F.C. CLUTTERBUCK,
JOHNSTON ---
surviving daughter of Mr Adam T. DUGLAS [sic], of Frayle Muerton.
READ --- BRYANT. On the 14th October, at Linstead Chapel, by the Rev W. CLARO - COLLINS, Mr James READ, to
THURTELL --- PEDGRIFT. On the 13th October, at Trinity Church, Loddon, by the Rev J.J. SMITH, Mr James Watson
THURTELL, of Loddon Hall, to Louisa Anna, youngest daughter of Mr Robert PEDGRIFT, surgeon, of the above place.
James TAYLOR, to Charlotte Mary Ann WHITUP, both of Lowestoft.
TYRELL --- PRETTYMAN. On the 13th October, at St Peter's Chapel of Ease, Lowestoft, by the Rev J.C. WALKER, Henry
WARD --- MABE. On the 13th October, at St Benedict's Church, by the Rev J. DOMBRAIN, Charles WARD, of Brunswick-
road, Norwich, to Hortensia Ann, widow of the late Mr Joseph MABE, of Denmark-road, Lowestoft.
BALLS --- On the 13th October, at Framlingham, much respected in her 97th year, Elizabeth, relict of the late Mr William
BALLS, of Framlingham.
HARWOOD --- On the 10th October, suddenly, aged 23 years, Robert Oliver, second son of Thomas HARWOOD, of Belstead
Hall, Suffolk.
MARSH --- On the 14th October, aged 61, much respected, Mr Nathan MARSH, Market Hill, Woodbridge.
PALLANT --- On the 13th October, at Saxmundham, in the 82nd year of her age, Mary, relict of John PALLANT, Esq., of
SMITH --- On the 13th October, aged 67, after a long affliction, Mr John SMITH, tailor and draper, Sepulchre Street, Sudbury.
SPALL --- On the 13th October, at Bungay, William, the only son of Mr William SPALL, of Bungay, coachmaker.
WILKIN --- On the 11th October, at Petersfield, in her 70th year, Hephzibah, wife of Charles John WILKIN, formerly of
Blundeston, Suffolk.
WOODWARD --- At his official residence, Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, on the 12th October, Bernard Bolingbroke
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MARRIAGES
Circus, London, to Rosa Julia, daughter of the late Wm. [sic] Pitt WILLIAMS, Esq., of Great Yarmouth.
GOFFIN --- SUMMONDS. On the 19th October, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTON, rector, Henry GOFFIN, to
KNIGHTS --- WATTS. On the 20th October, at Ipswich, Mr Henry William KNIGHTS, compositor, to Sarah Elizabeth, only
daughter of Mr Philip WATTS, all of Ipswich.
by the Rev W. STOREY, Sir Rainold [sic]KNIGHTLEY, to Louisa Mary, only daughter of the late General Sir Edward
BOWATER.
Rev Philip LONG, Vicar of Croydon, William H. LAST [sic], of the Western Bank, Sheffield, eldest son of the late William
Roberts LASTS [sic], of Great Yarmouth and Acle, to Ellen Maud, eldest daughter of the Rev Thomas R. DRAKE, Vicar of
PLATTEN --- WHINNEY. On the 12th October, at Brentham Church, in this county, Samuel Francis PLATTEN, of
Lowestoft, fourth son of Mr W. PLATTEN, Corpustye [sic], Norfolk, to Emma, eldest daughter of the late Mr J. WHINNEY,
SKINNER --- MOORE. On Tuesday last [19 October], at Bethesda Chapel, Long Stratton, by the Rev James KNAPTON, Mr
Samuel SKINNER, farmer, of Pulham St Mary Magdalen, to Miss Charlotte MOORE, of Redenhall, near Harleston.
BEDINGFIELD --- On the 17th October, at an advanced age, Miss Catherine BEDINGFIELD, of Saxmundham.
BUCK --- On Tuesday last [19 October], after a short illness, Emily, the wife of Mr Robert BUCK, butcher and dealer,
CRICKMORE --- On the 22nd October, at Beccles, much respected, after a very short illness, Mr James CRICKMORE,
DANCE --- On the 17th October, at Aldeburgh, after a long affliction, much respected, Mr James DANCE, aged 61 years.
Lincolnshire, sometime vicar of St Mary with Benedict's, Huntingdon, and for about 40 years the beloved Head Master of
HOLLAND --- On the 21st October, at Bungay, Mr William HOLLAND, boot and shoemaker, and late Inland Revenue
Officer, aged 74 years.
KITSON --- On Wednesday last [20 October], at his residence, Thorpe Hamlet, John KITSON, Esq., Registrar of the Diocese
of Norwich, in his 81st year.
MORGAN --- On the 16th October, at Lowestoft, Horace William, infant son of Henry MORGAN, Esq., Bracondale,
Norwich, aged one month.
MURTON, R.M.
PALLANT --- On the 13th October, at Saxmundham, in her 82nd year, Mary, relict of the late John PALLANT, Esq., of The
PAGE --- On the 14th October, at Halesworth, aged 66 years, Mr Thomas PAGE, corn merchant.
ROWLING --- On the 19th October, in his 60th year, Nathan Spring ROWLING, late of the firm of TOWLER, ROWLING
In addition to the above:-
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West Ham, builder, Bankruptcy Court, London, November 1 at 12; Edwin HATCH, Great Yarmouth, baker, County Court,
Bankruptcy Court, London, October 29 at 11; Samuel Henry RUSSELL, Heigham, innkeeper, County Court, Norwich,
And also: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS Wreck Of An Ipswich Vessel And Loss Of Life.---On Tuesday morning intelligence was
received by telegram the Queen, Capt. MATT, was totally lost on the previous afternoon, and the captain and boy were
Rotterdam. The Queen, which was the property of Mr John MATT, of Cornhill, Ipswich, to whom the captain was brother, has
been somewhat unfortunate during the past year, for we find that on the 4th February she was run into off the North Foreland
widow and three children. The lad was the son of a man named
DAWSON, who gets his living by vending pens and pencils about the town. This is the third of the family that has met with a
Maritime Association. On Friday, the vessel was fast breaking up; and the bodies have not been recovered.
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BANYARD --- RYE. On the 29th October, at Weston Church, by the Rev H. MAYERS, Alfred Edwards BANYARD, of
Church Farm, to Anna Maria Kezia, only daughter of Mr John RYE, Wetherden.
the Rev J. LEACH, Mr Thomas CLAPHAM, one of the choir, to Miss Elizabeth ELLIS.
COOPER --- LE GOOD. On Tuesday last [26 October], at the parish church, North Walsham, Charles Barber, second son of
MASTER --- CREASY. On the 15th September, at Colombo, Robert Pulvertoft, second son of Alfred MASTER, Esq., of
Norwich, to Amy, second daughter of the Hon. Sir Edward CREASY, Lord Chief Justice of Ceylon.
HAMMOND --- On the 23rd October, at Great Yarmouth, in her 36th year, Kerenhappuch, the beloved wife of Mr Hinchman
HAMMOND, builder, greatly respected.
MILLS ---
Bungay County Court, also town-crier of this borough.
years.
OXLEY --- On the 5th November, at St Catherine's, Henry Edward OXLEY, Esq., of Fonthill, Canada, eldest son of Edward
READ --- On the 20th October, at Loddon, aged 69, Mrs Sarah READ, much respected.
SCOWEN --- On the 21st October, aged 83, Mr John SCOWEN, forty years coachman to the Ipswich and other mails.
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MARRIAGES
CLARK --- GREENGRASS. On the 7th November, at Beccles Church, by the Rev W.W. TYLER, curate, James CLARK,
DORLING --- FULCHER. On the 4th November, at the Congregational Chapel, Needham-Market, by licence, by the Rev
James JENKINS, Mr Frederick Westrope DORLING, of West Row, near Soham, Cambs., to Jane, daughter of Mrs
EVERETT --- FOOTMAN. On the 4th November, at St Matthew's Church, Ipswich, by the Rev C.H. GAYE, Albert, eldest
surviving son of Thos. [sic] EVERETT, of Norwich, to Harriet, daughter of the late John FOOTMAN, Esq., of Ipswich.
Rev F.S BASDEN, William FLOWER, chemist, Beccles, to Jane SPELMAN, second daughter of W. H. TACON, Esq., White
House, Wrentham. [If this of interest to anyone, a description of the wedding is also available from the paper].
Cambridgeshire, to Eliza, daughter of Hume BURGES, Esq., and niece of the late Rev George BURGES, vicar of Halvergate,
and Moulton, Norfolk.
Robert Rising KIDMAN, of South Walsham, eldest son of Mr Robert KIDMAN, of Repps, to Mary Elizabeth, youngest
daughter of Mr W. MABSON, of Great Yarmouth.
MOORE, of the Great Eastern Railway, Bighgate Station, to Margaret Black SEATON, of Romford.
of Wickham Market, to Emma, daughter of Mr Samuel BOND, of Woodbridge.
of Highgate, London, to Amelia Hannah, only daughter of Wm. [sic] NEWSON, farmer, Hasketon, Suffolk.
BRANCH --- On the 1st November, in his 70th year, after a long affliction, Mr Robert BRANCH, farmer, and collector of
taxes at Bunwell, in this county.
BROOKE --- On the 3rd November, at his residence, in Crown Street, Bury St Edmund's, in the 91st year of his age, Thomas
BROOKE, Esq., formerly of Melton, Suffolk.
CARLOS --- On the 1st November, at The Grove, Frostenham, Suffolk, Lydia Louisa, relict of the late Rev James CARLOS,
aged 86.
CALVER --- On the 2nd November, at Beccles, Elizabeth, wife of Mr James CALVER.
FRANCIS --- On the 2nd November, at All Saints, Norwich, the Rev Robert John FRANCIS, rector of Rollesby, Norfolk, aged
JENKS --- On the 1st November, at Little Gaddesden Rectory, aged 84, the Rev David JENKS, for above 40 years rector of
the parish.
MITCHELL ---
PLUMTRE --- On the 30th October, Elizabeth, widow of Robert PLUMTRE, Esq., of The Precincts, Norwich, in her 90th
RUFFELL --- ON the 29th October, in London, in his 63rd year, Mr Ambrose RUFFELL, formerly of Kersey, Suffolk.
In addition to the above: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS Dreadful Occurrence At A level Crossing. ---On Friday, an inquest was held at the Six
Bells, Stoke-by-Clare, before J.W. ION, Esq., deputy coroner, on the body of Sarah ROGERS, aged 63 years, who met with
went to see her daughter, the wife of a labourer named SPEARMAN, and about six o'clock left the house of the latter in order
to purchase a piece of pork for her husband's supper at the shop of Mrs MEARS. In order to reach the shop, she would have to
when she left her daughter's house, which may account for her not hearing the down train as it left Stoke station, and as there
was no light at the crossing the danger was thereby increased. At all events, she was knocked down by the engine of the
something which caused the ballast to rustle. On arresting the progress of the engine he saw the clothes of a woman between
station-master and others, they found the trunk of deceased's body, without head or legs, which were afterwards picked up near
wire running parallel with the rails, and the Jury appended to their verdict of "Accidentally Killed" a statement to the effect that
on dark nights until after the last train has passed. A Ship Church For Ipswich.----The dedication of H.M.S. Helena, converted
into a Bethel, for the service of God as a ship church, took place on Wednesday morning, under most gratifying circumstances.
church, which has been fitted up with due regard to the appearance and comfort of the ship as a place of worship. Through the
influence of the Rev R.H. WHITEWAY, rector of St Clement's and St Helen's, the Bethel was obtained from the Government,
DANIEL, in accordance with admirable plans contributed by Mr H.M. EYTON, architect and surveyor. The cost of the
conversion of the war sloop into a ship church - nearly 1,000 Pounds - has until now been defrayed by the Rev Mr
conducted by the Rev R.H. WHITEWAY, aided by the Ven. Archdeacon GROOME, who preached the sermon. The large
congregation represented all classes, the Mayor (E. PACKARD, Esq.), the Mayoress, a large number of the clergy and gentry
the Rev R.H. WHITEWAY by the captains and seamen of the port as an expression of their gratitude to him for his exertions
on their behalf in obtaining the Helena as a church ship. The captains and seamen also thanked the Rev G. DANIEL, in the
CHARD A Suffolk Folk Hero.---In Joshua CHARD, a tall, bronzed, handsome specimen of seafaring man, Suffolk can boast
the possession of a skilful and courageous, and withal humane and gentle, seaman who has been instrumental in rescuing more
with no small solicitude for its success, we desire to support an appeal which is now being made to the public for funds with
famous. Originally a carpenter, he became through his fondness for the sea a clever boatman, and has acted, in the absence of
within twenty years aided in saving 109 lives, of which 80 were saved in his own boat, and now that he has lost his last boat it
generous-hearted, brave seafaring man deserve more unstinted help, and, as the appeal in his favour is submitted by influential
gentlemen, we are happy in believing that it will be successful. Many subscriptions are acknowledged by Mr W.B. BYNG, the
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MARRIAGES
[sic] Barber KING, to Elizabeth GERREL, both of Lowestoft.
LUBBOCK --- GURNEY. On Thursday last [11 November], at Earlham Church, by the Rev W. N. RIPLEY, stepfather of the
John GURNEY, Esq., of Earlham Hall, Norfolk.
MOORE --- ELLIOTT [sic]. On Thursday last [11 November], at St Mary's Church, Trimley, by the Rev T. PALMER, Rector
ELLIOT [sic], of the Three Mariners' Inn, Trimley, Suffolk.
PITCHERS --- ALDEN. On the 14th November, at Beccles Church, by the Rev J.T. JOHNSTONE [sic], Rector, Robert
WELCHMAN --- CHATER. On Wednesday last [10 November], at St John's Church, Lowestoft, by the Rev M.H.
BEAUMONT, assisted by the Rev M. JACKSON, Frederick Robert WELCHMAN, Esq., of Southam, Rugby, only son of
Lowestoft.
DEATHS
PEARSON --- On the 9th November, at Tibenham, aged 52, Mr John PEARSON. He was for 36 years a useful local preacher
amongst the Primitive Methodists, and was greatly beloved by a large circle of friends.
RUDDOCK, land surveyor and schoolmaster, formerly of that place.
STEARNE --- On Wednesday last [10 November], at Victoria road, Diss, Annie Elizabeth, third and beloved daughter of
WELLS --- On the 31st of August, at Auckland, New Zealand, after a few hours' illness, deeply lamented by his family, Mr
James WELLS, for many years a resident of Saxmundham, Suffolk.
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LOMAX, Esqrs. Game Trespass. Arthur KEMP, of Wissett, plate-layer, was charged with having, on the 23rd October, at
guilty, and was fined 1 Pound, and 10 Shillings costs, which he paid. Transfer Of Licenses. The license to the Tuns Inn, at
to Shropfield Augustus MILLER; the Hare and Hounds, Spexhall, from Robert WRIGHT to James HARVEY; the Swan,
Wissett, from James HAVEY [sic] to George HURREN; the White Horse, Sibton, from John THURLOW to William
GIBBS to Louis BARBER; and a new license was granted to Benjamin NAPTHINE, to the Fox at Darsham.
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MARRIAGES
VINCE --- LISTER. On the 9th November, at St Bartholomew's, Heigham, by the Rev Joseph KAHN, Robert John, eldest son
BORRETT --- LING. On the 18th November, at Benacre Church, by the Rev W. GOOCH, rector, and the Rev T. CURTIS,
Wm. [sic] Hambling BORRETT, of Tunstall, to Maria, elder daughter of Frederic LING, Benacre.
BIDWELL ---
the late Mr James BIDWELL, Denton, Norfolk, aged 89 years.
CLARK --- On the 14th November, at Beccles, Charlotte Neoma, daughter of Charles CLARK, labourer, aged 14 months.
FAIRWEATHER --- On the 17th November, at Beccles, Matilda FAIRWEATHER, aged 27 years.
Esq., M.D., Cantab.
FEAKES --- On the 14th November, aged two years, Samuel, son of William FEAKES, carpenter, Cockfield.
aged 49 years, many years Superintendent of Police, Sittingbourne, Kent, and formerly of Lowestoft, in this county, leaving a
MANNALL --- On the 17th November, at Aldeburgh, Sarah, the beloved wife of John MANNALL, in her 72nd year, after a
few days' illness.
PAGE, rector of Woolpit, in her 67th year.
WHITE --- On the 12th November, of consumption, in her 19th year, Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr Henry WHITE,
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MARRIAGES
William ALDOUS, earthenware manufacturer, Beccles, to Susannah, third daughter of Mr Stephen COX, miller, Alburgh, near
Harleston, Norfolk.
BREWINGTON to Mrs E. CRACKNELL, both of that place.
POINTEN --- MUSSETT. On the 21st November, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Walsingham, Norfolk, by the Rev Thomas
RANDS --- WEBSTER. On the 17th November, at Museum-street Meeting-house, Ipswich, Mr Ebenezer RANDS, merchant
of Great Yarmouth, to Eleanor, youngest daughter of R.B. WEBSTER, of Ipswich.
BRISTER --- On the 18th November, at Loddon, aged 81, Edward BRISTER, much respected.
CAMPKIN --- On the 22nd November, at Thetford, in his 74th year, Mr Stephen CAMPKIN, late of Melbourne,
CLARE --- On the 20th November, at Great Yarmouth, aged 78 , Charlotte, widow of Captain Michael CLARE, greatly
respected.
HINSBY --- On the 29th November,at Bungay, in his 70th year, Mr Wm [sic] HINSBY, for many years a cooper in that town.
LADBROOKE ---On the 18th November, at Norwich, Henry LADBROOKE, landscape painter, of King's Lynn.
MILLS --- On the 22nd November, at Beccles, Mr Robert MILLS, shoemaker, aged 77 years.
NOCKOLDS --- On the 25th November, in her 78th year, Esther, relict of the late Mr Henry NOCKOLDS, Norwich.
Woolpit.
aged 43.
Thomas, Brazil, Mary STODDART, niece of the Rev R.W. STODDART, M.A., of Hundon, Suffolk.
years.
SMYTH --- On the 18th November, at Darsham, Mr George SMYTH, in the 91st year of his age.
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LOWESTOFT. Loss Of Seven Hands From A Fishing-lugger.---The fearful gale of Sunday night and Monday morning
Monday, the 22nd November, about 8 a.m., the fishing-lugger Tyro, the property of our much-esteemed fellow-townsman, Mr
James STERRY, was crossing Smith's Knowle, when a heavy sea struck her, throwing her upon her beam ends. Providentially
breach had that uplifted wave caused, when out of eleven hands that had just been engaged in ship's duties - the major part of
them in setting the three-reefed foresail, and then setting the jib - it at one fell swoop hurried seven hands to a watery grave, an
desolateness, from the terrible reduction in the number of the crew, that oppressed the survivors can better be imagined than
described.......The following the names of the poor fellows who were drowned: - Matthew COOK, Lowestoft, mate, married,
single; Henry WHITE, St Michael, all workman, single; Henry BROWN, Bungay, capstanman, single; William
ALEXANDER, North Cove, capstanman, single (this young man shortly after the commencement of the voyage took another's
single. The following were saved: - William SMITH, master; David BAKER, wallman; John SPALL, net-stower; and William
experience a better set of men. The boat will, we believe, be made up, as some difficulty is experienced in getting hands.
MARRIAGES
Burkitt BALDRA, to Emma Sophia AMES, both of Lowestoft.
LAMB --- BENNETT. On the 1st December, at the Independent Chapel, Wickham Market, by the Rev H. KIDDLE, of
SADD --- COLMAN. On Thursday last, at Henstead, Suffolk, by the Rev G.A. WHITAKER, rector, Edward J. SADD, of
Wissett, eldest son of Job SADD, of Henstead, to Mary Elizabeth, second daughter of James COLMAN, the Grange.
ALDEN ---
the duties of parish clerk at Campsey Ash, where she died, having succeeded her father, who for 25 years previously had been
ANDREWES [sic] --- On the 25th November, at 59, Lupus-street, Pimlico, the Rev William Nesfield ANDREWS [sic], late
the rector of Chilton, Suffolk.
William BERRY, Rector of Bircham Newton, and Bircham Tofts, in this county.
WEBSTER --- On the 25th November, aged 82, the Rev G.E. WEBSTER, M.A., rector of Grundisburgh.
deeply regretted.
PIZEY --- On the 28th November, after a long affliction, Newton, youngest son of Henry PIZEY, Manor House, Woodbridge.
Dallinghoo, Suffolk; also, on the 25th of September, his only child; also, on the 10th of October, Mary Ann LEECH, wife of
the above.
of Beccles.
TAYLOR --- On the 27th November, aged 76, William TAYLOR, dispensing chemist, Norwich, respected by all who knew
TOWLER --- On the 25th November, at Swaffham, in her 101st year, Lucy Ann, relict of the late William Glover TOWLER,
of Ashill, in this county.
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Benaiah, Thrandestone, Suffolk, cattle dealer; WRIGHT, Charles, Trimley St Martin, farmer and veterinary surgeon; BIRD,
And also: -
SOUTHWOLD Practical Sympathy For A Townsman.---In June last Mr Samuel POWDITCH, a highly respectable inhabitant
From the lowness of freights and the high rate of marine insurance, the vessel was totally uninsured. Many of Mr
POWDITCH's friends, commiserating with his loss, determined to raise a subscription for him, and this week 111 Pounds 6
to the former amount. Mr POWDITCH's case is rendered peculiarly deserving by the fact that he was about three years since
rendered incapable of following his calling as a master mariner, from a compound fracture of the leg, caused by the Victoria-
deeply grateful to his friends who have thus helped him in his need. He has a family of five children under twelve years of age.
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DRANE --- BRADY. On the 15th of September last, at Jackson La., U.S., at the residence of Alf HAZARD, Esq., the bride's
guardian, and Mayor of that town, James, fourth son of the late James DRANE, Esq., formerly of Pulham, Norfolk, and East
MASSY [sic] --- ARNOLD. On the 29th [November?], at Calcutta, by the Rev B.T. ATLEY, M.A., Major William Godfrey
Dunham MASSEY [sic], 5th Lancers, Assistant-Adjutant-General, Bengal, to Elizabeth Jane, widow of the late George
Suffolk.
MILLS --- HAXELL. On the 2nd September, at Yandilla Darling Downs, Queensland, by the Rev Joshua JONES, James
of the late James HAXELL, Esq., of Ipswich.
SMITH, Esq., of Cleobury Mortimer, Salop, to E.M. PLIMSAUL, youngest daughter of I. PLIMSAUL, Esq., of Swaffham,
DEATHS
the Stanley Home, Norwich.
ETHERIDGE --- On the 22nd August, accidentally drowned on the voyage to Calcutta, much respected by all on board,
Norfolk.
FENTON --- On the 7th December, at his residence, Crown Street, Bury St Edmund's, aged 79, Mr William FENTON, for
GAY --- On the 6th December, at his residence, St George's Terrace, St George's Street, Ipswich, aged 53 years, the Rev John
GAY, for 27 years a highly respected Nonconformist Minister of that town.
HULL.
HARDINGHAM --- On the 8th December, at Great Yarmouth, aged 74, Mr Stephen HARDINGHAM, having been for over
JORDAN --- On the 10th December, at Beccles, Mr Robert JORDAN, butcher, aged 62.
LAYTON --- On the 5th December, at Attleborough, aged 66, John LAYTON, butcher, lamented and respected.
daughter of the late Philip MULES, Esq., of Honiton, Devon.
MILN --- On the 13th December, at Beccles, Margaret, wife of Mr Joseph MILN, gardener, aged 49 years.
SKOULDING --- On the 6th December, at Seinde House, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, Frederick John SKOULDING, aged 28
years, son of the late F.T. SKOULDING, Esq., Silfield Lodge, Wymondham, Norfolk.
WATTS --- On the 5th December, at Knapton, Norfolk, after a lingering illness, Robert WATTS, farmer, in his 77th year.
WIGG --- On the 7th December, at Harleston, Norfolk, in her 41st year, Caroline Eliza, the beloved wife of Mr L.N. WIGG,
WILLETT --- On the 9th December, at Thorpe, near Norwich, Edw. [sic] WILLETT, Esq., in his 72nd year.
WITT --- On the 4th December, at Tunbridge Wells, in his 62nd year, Edward WITT, Esq., late of Fornham, Suffolk.
In addition to the above: -
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a butcher, residing at Harleston, in Norfolk, was summoned before Sir Robert W. CARDEN for sending putrid sausages to
defendant. Mr BAYLIS said that on the 17th November the defendant sent 29 pounds weight of sausages to Messrs DEAN and
putrid. They were seized by one of the inspectors of the market, brought to court, and condemned. The defendant stated that
had not been worked up into sausages until the 16th. Evidence as to the arrival, seizure, condition, and condemnation of the
sausages having been given, the sending was admitted. Mr BEARD elicited from the witnesses that the defendant was a very
more from home than he used to be, and was therefore, not able to look after his business. A witness stated that he had eaten
one of the sausages and found it excellent; at the same time, he admitted that when he packed them in the hamper they smelt
respectability. Sir Robert W. CARDEN said that in every case of sending bad to meat London the defendants always brought
good characters with them. He said that if it had not been for the defendant's recent bereavement he should have sent him to
pecuniary fine the law empowered him to impose, and that was 20 Pounds, and he should also order him to pay 5 Pounds 5
Shillings costs. The fine and costs were paid.
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LOWESTOFT ......Sudden Death.---Mrs PILE, wife of Mr Thomas PILE, builder and landlord of the Royal Oak, Kirkley, was
was immediately in attendance. After being assisted upstairs, Mrs PILE fell into a state of coma, from which she did not rally,
but died between three and four o'clock on Friday morning. The deceased, through her kind disposition, had gained the respect
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DE LA TRYME --- CUBITT. On the 16th December, at Fritton, Suffolk, by the Rev James Lee WARNER, Honorary Canon
Ref F.W. CUBITT, rector of Fritton.
Worstead, Mr Edward FLOWERDAY, of Swaffham, to Mary Sophia, eldest daughter of Mr Robert Cook HARVEY, farmer
of Stalham.
AYERS --- On the 12th December, at Lingwood, Norfolk, aged 61, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late john Wigg AYERS,
Esq.
COCKS --- On the 14th December, at Bungay, at an advanced age. Mary Ann, relict of the late Mr Jeremiah COCKS, of
Weybread.
FLICK --- On the 16th December, at Saxmundham, after a few hours' illness, in the fourth year of her age, Rose Stanford,
second child of Robert and Anna FLICK.
KING --- On the 14th December, in her 68th year, Ellen, the wife of Mr KING, farmer, Reepham, Norfolk.
LAST --- On the 29th October, at Galt, Canada West, aged 19, Samuel, the second son of Samuel LAST, formerly of Aldeby,
SHERIFFE --- On the 13th December, at Centre Cliff House, Southwold, Miss Harriet SHERIFFE, aged 76.
TUTHILL --- On the 3rd December, at Cringleford, Norfolk, from injuries received on the previous day by a waggon passing
YOUNGS --- On the 14th December, at Millgate-street, Aylsham, aged 67, Elizabeth, only daughter of the late Peter
YOUNGS, of Norwich.
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EPITOME OF NORFOLK NEWS ......Celebration Of The Birthday Of A Centenarian.---On Tuesday evening last, the birthday
Norwich, kindly lent and decorated by him for the occasion. The vicar, churchwardens, C. TUCK, Esq., and H. ROBINSON,
Esq., handsomely provided an ample tea and dessert, to which about twenty-six of the aged poor of the parish were invited.
read without the aid of her glasses, and is a constant attendant at church twice every Sunday. The evening was enlivened with
several songs, recitations, and toasts; and the old lady's health was drunk with acclamation. Her sampler, worked in 1780, was
Esq., and lady, Mr W. SMITH, Mr NEWMAN, Mr LINGWOOD, Mr C. OURY, relieving officer, and about thirty of the
delighted with the evening's entertainment. The centenarian's daughter aged 76, was also present.
Instead: -
EPITOME OF SUFFOLK NEWS ......Shocking Accident On The Great Eastern Railway.---Early on Tuesday morning a
platelayer named James DINES was walking along the Great Eastern line between Bentley and Ipswich, when he discovered
keeper named WHITING in the service of Mr MORRIS, Wherstead Park, WHITING had been at a raffle at a public-house in
the suburbs of Ipswich close to the railway on Monday night, but when he left was not under the influence of liquor, and at
unfortunate man got on the rails to walk home, and was run over by the goods train, which arrived at Ipswich shortly after four
o'clock. The driver of the train was examined at the inquest, which has been held, and stated that he felt no unusual shock
account of the mist and darkness. The horrible manner in which the body was mutilated was thus described by the surgeon -
The body was severed in two, both arms were detached, the head nearly separated from the body by a cut across the neck. A