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