Henry Young-Benson
b. 7 August 1848, d. 15 June 1922
Last Edited: 10 Aug 2016
- Birth*: Henry Young-Benson was born on 7 August 1848 at London, England.
- Marriage*: Henry Young-Benson married Mary Jane Amelia Benson, daughter of Henry Benson and Harriet Margaret Brown, on 21 December 1873 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, (reg. 3842R.)
- Anecdote*: Henry and Mary had five children, all born in Collingwood, Victoria.
- Death*: Henry Young-Benson died on 15 June 1922 at Collingwood, Victoria, Australia, at age 73. (reg. 4832.)
- Burial*: Henry Young-Benson was buried after 15 June 1922 at C of E Grave C/1982, Kew Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Family:
Mary Jane Amelia Benson b. 1851, d. 30 May 1946
- Marriage*: Henry Young-Benson married Mary Jane Amelia Benson, daughter of Henry Benson and Harriet Margaret Brown, on 21 December 1873 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, (reg. 3842R.)
Elizabeth Fanny Stratton
d. 1901
Last Edited: 24 Oct 2013
- Name Variation: Elizabeth Fanny Stratton was also known as Lizzie.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Fanny Stratton married Walter Bartholomew, son of John Bartholomew and Sophie Turner, in 1885 at Dartford, Kent, EnglandB.1
- Married Name: As of 1885, her married name was Bartholomew.
- Death*: Elizabeth Fanny Stratton died in 1901 at Dartford, Kent, EnglandB. "age 34 years."2
Family:
Walter Bartholomew b. 1862, d. 1946
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Fanny Stratton married Walter Bartholomew, son of John Bartholomew and Sophie Turner, in 1885 at Dartford, Kent, EnglandB.1
John Bartholomew
b. 14 February 1830
Last Edited: 24 Oct 2013
- Baptism*: John Bartholomew was baptized on 14 February 1830 at St Mary's, Stone, Kent, England.
- Marriage*: John Bartholomew married Sophie Turner on 8 June 1850 at St Peter & St Paul, Swanscombe, Kent, England.
Family:
Sophie Turner
- Marriage*: John Bartholomew married Sophie Turner on 8 June 1850 at St Peter & St Paul, Swanscombe, Kent, England.
Child:
Walter Bartholomew+ b. 1862, d. 1946
John Wickens
b. 27 October 1864, d. 22 June 1936
Parents:
Last Edited: 1 Apr 2016
- Birth*: John Wickens was born on 27 October 1864 at St John's, Keymer, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of Isaac Wickens and Amelia Hamlin.
- Residence*: On 5 April 1885 John Wickens lived at 141 High St, Tonbridge, Kent, England.
- Occupation*: John Wickens was a photographer on 5 April 1885.
- Marriage*: John Wickens married Elizabeth Williams, daughter of John Williams, on 5 April 1885 at Steyning, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Anecdote*: According to his obituary, John and Elizabeth Wickens moved to Wales c1886.
- Residence*: On 10 June 1888 John Wickens and Elizabeth Williams lived at 10 Crescent, Upper Bangor, Caernarvonshire, Wales.
- Residence: On 13 March 1900 John Wickens and Elizabeth Williams lived at 42 Holyhead Rd, Bangor, Caernarvonshire, Wales, (from death certificate for their nephew George Hewitt.)
- Death*: John Wickens died on 22 June 1936 at Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales, at age 71.3
- Burial*: John Wickens was buried on 25 June 1936 at Glannada Cemetery, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales.
- Anecdote*: Obituary for John Wickens - The Chronicle June 26th 1936
Death of Mr John Wickens
A FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHER
The death occurred on Monday of Mr John Wickens, photographer, Bangor. He was 71 years of age.
Throughout the country Mr Wickens was famed as a photographer, especially for his artistic views of Snowdonia and the Menai Straits , which adorn the walls of many residences in England and Wales.
A native of Sussex, Mr Wickens served his apprenticeship as a photographer in Brighton and came to Bangor over fifty years ago. He made a feature of photographic studies, over which he spent a considerable time and which revealed a high level of artistry. He had three striking photographs of Nant Francon – in summer, winter and in rain. His picture of the Menai Straits taken from the roof the tubular bridge and showing a magnificent sweep of landscape and seascape always arrests the attention of the lover of the beautiful. A picture of which Mr Wickens was justly proud was that of the deer on snow covered Vaynol Park. The photographing of these timid animals was a tedious procedure and Mr Wickens spent many days hidden in a haystack with the lens of his camera peeping out. The deer would not come near the haystack, and Mr Wickens patience was well nigh exhausted when they “lined up” in perfect formation for a picture that is unique in many respects.
“ROYAL GROUP”
Another of his pictures and for which he gained the premier award in a national competition at Crystal Palace, was entitled “The Three Graces”. This was a charming group photograph of the daughters of a Wesleyan minister formerly resident in Bangor. Among his best groups was that taken at the entrance to Penrhyn castle on the occasion of the visit of the late King Edward, then Prince of Wales. In this group are King Edward and Queen Alexandra, the Queen of Norway, the second Baron Penrhyn and some of the other leading nobility of North Wales. For this picture Mr Wickens experimented with a new type of plate.
Especially for one who loved nature and all that was beautiful, a great affliction befell Mr Wickens fifteen years ago when he was bereft of his sight. The business was carried on and is still in charge of his son-in-law Mr G. D. Evans. It was a sad blow for Mr Wickens to be blind but he took his affliction philosophically and made the best of it.
LEARNT BRAILLE
One of the first things he did was to learn Braille, being taught by Miss Leighton Greenwood, and he found an inmate in St David’s Hospital whose affliction was even greater than his own, for he was blind deaf and dumb. Mr Wickens regularly visited him at St David’s. He enabled this trebly-afflicted patient to communicate with friends in various parts of the globe, and gave him a new interest in life. He also interested himself in other patients at St David’s, and when in the hospital he was the life and soul of the institution where his enthusiasm was contagious. Ill health however ended these visits.
Mr Wickens also spoke at meetings of the North Wales Society for the Blind from the point of view of a blind person, and he stressed that what the blind wanted was not pity but companionship.
The senior deacon, Mr Wickens was a zealous worker of the English Baptist Church of Bangor. He was a convincing speaker; at times really eloquent and he supported Mr Lloyd George throughout his political career. He worked assiduously also for the local YMCA and was a member of several orchestral societies in the Bangor district playing the viola. He leaves a widow and a daughter, Mrs D. D. Evans.
THE FUNERAL
The funeral took place yesterday at Glanadda Cemetery. A short service was held at the English Baptist Church, in which part was taken by the pastor (the Rev Roland Howorth), the Rev Ceini Jones, Penuel, an old friend and the Re. Paul Bacon. “Oh rest in the Lord” from Mendelssohn’s Elijah was played by Mr F Stephenson, of Friars School. The chief mourners were: Mrs Evans (daughter); Mr G. D. Evans (son-in-law); Mr J Hugh Evans (grandson); Messrs Howard Lewis, T Charles Lewis and Mr Aspden.
Transcribed from a cutting labelled “The Chronicle”, by Nigel Hewitt who says that it may be from The North Wales Chronicle.
Family:
Elizabeth Williams b. c 1861, d. 29 Dec 1937
- Marriage*: John Wickens married Elizabeth Williams, daughter of John Williams, on 5 April 1885 at Steyning, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Child:
Amelia Hamlin Wickens+ b. 10 Jun 1888, d. 25 Nov 1949
Citations
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Oct-Dec 1864, Cuckfield, Vol 2b Page 144."
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Apr-Jun 1885, Steyning, Vol 2b Page 495."
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Apr-Jun 1936, Ruthin, Vol 11b Page 367, age 71 years."
Elizabeth Williams
b. circa 1861, d. 29 December 1937
Parents:
Father: John Williams
Last Edited: 25 Oct 2013
- Birth*: Elizabeth Williams was born circa 1861.
- She was the daughter of John Williams.
- Occupation*: Elizabeth Williams was a photographer on 5 April 1885.
- Residence*: On 5 April 1885 Elizabeth Williams lived at 33 Brigden St, Preston, Brighton, Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Williams married John Wickens, son of Isaac Wickens and Amelia Hamlin, on 5 April 1885 at Steyning, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Married Name: As of 5 April 1885, her married name was Wickens.
- Anecdote*: According to his obituary, John and Elizabeth Wickens moved to Wales c1886.
- Residence*: On 10 June 1888 Elizabeth Williams and John Wickens lived at 10 Crescent, Upper Bangor, Caernarvonshire, Wales.
- Residence: On 13 March 1900 Elizabeth Williams and John Wickens lived at 42 Holyhead Rd, Bangor, Caernarvonshire, Wales, (from death certificate for their nephew George Hewitt.)
- Death*: Elizabeth Williams died on 29 December 1937.
Family:
John Wickens b. 27 Oct 1864, d. 22 Jun 1936
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Williams married John Wickens, son of Isaac Wickens and Amelia Hamlin, on 5 April 1885 at Steyning, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Child:
Amelia Hamlin Wickens+ b. 10 Jun 1888, d. 25 Nov 1949
Citations
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Apr-Jun 1885, Steyning, Vol 2b Page 495."
Amelia Hamlin Wickens
b. 10 June 1888, d. 25 November 1949
Parents:
Father: John Wickens b. 27 Oct 1864, d. 22 Jun 1936
Mother: Elizabeth Williams b. c 1861, d. 29 Dec 1937
Mother: Elizabeth Williams b. c 1861, d. 29 Dec 1937
Last Edited: 3 Jun 2018
- Birth*: Amelia Hamlin Wickens was born on 10 June 1888 at 10 Crescent, Upper Bangor, Caernarvonshire, Wales.1
- She was the daughter of John Wickens and Elizabeth Williams.
- Marriage*: Amelia Hamlin Wickens married David Griffith Evans on 23 August 1913 at Lucas, Ohio, United States.
- Married Name: As of 23 August 1913, her married name was Evans.
- Death*: Amelia Hamlin Wickens died on 25 November 1949 at Bangor, Caernarvonshire, Wales, at age 61.
Family:
David Griffith Evans
- Marriage*: Amelia Hamlin Wickens married David Griffith Evans on 23 August 1913 at Lucas, Ohio, United States.
Child:
John Hugh Evans b. 5 Oct 1915, d. 12 Feb 1988
Citations
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Jul-Sep 1888, Caernarvonshire, Vol 11b Page 453."
David Griffith Evans
Last Edited: 3 Jun 2018
- Marriage*: David Griffith Evans married Amelia Hamlin Wickens, daughter of John Wickens and Elizabeth Williams, on 23 August 1913 at Lucas, Ohio, United States.
Family:
Amelia Hamlin Wickens b. 10 Jun 1888, d. 25 Nov 1949
- Marriage*: David Griffith Evans married Amelia Hamlin Wickens, daughter of John Wickens and Elizabeth Williams, on 23 August 1913 at Lucas, Ohio, United States.
Child:
John Hugh Evans b. 5 Oct 1915, d. 12 Feb 1988
Henry Thomas Smith
Last Edited: 24 Oct 2013
- Marriage*: Henry Thomas Smith married Lois Annie Nye, daughter of Lucy (?), in 1889 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Family:
Lois Annie Nye b. 1860, d. 1945
- Marriage*: Henry Thomas Smith married Lois Annie Nye, daughter of Lucy (?), in 1889 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Citations
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Oct-Dec 1889, Eastbourne, Vol 2b Page 128."
Florence Maud Lewis
Last Edited: 25 Oct 2013
- Marriage*: Florence Maud Lewis married Stanley Reginald Wilkins, son of Henry Charles Wilkins and Annie Louisa Langford, in 1964 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Married Name: As of 1964, her married name was Wilkins.
- Anecdote*: Maud was still living as at 25 Oct 2013.
Family:
Stanley Reginald Wilkins b. 18 May 1921, d. 1998
- Marriage*: Florence Maud Lewis married Stanley Reginald Wilkins, son of Henry Charles Wilkins and Annie Louisa Langford, in 1964 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Citations
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1964, Eastbourne, Vol 5h Page 463."
Sophie Turner
Last Edited: 24 Oct 2013
- Marriage*: Sophie Turner married John Bartholomew on 8 June 1850 at St Peter & St Paul, Swanscombe, Kent, England.
- Married Name: As of 8 June 1850, her married name was Bartholomew.
Family:
John Bartholomew b. 14 Feb 1830
- Marriage*: Sophie Turner married John Bartholomew on 8 June 1850 at St Peter & St Paul, Swanscombe, Kent, England.
Child:
Walter Bartholomew+ b. 1862, d. 1946
George W Nye
b. circa 1867
Parents:
Last Edited: 24 Oct 2013
- Birth*: George W Nye was born circa 1867 at St Wilfrid, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of George James Nye and Anne Sophia Harris.
Citations
- [S69] 1871 Census for England, "RG10 piece 1061 folio 67 page 11."
Laura Nye
b. 1870
Parents:
Last Edited: 24 Oct 2013
- Birth*: Laura Nye was born in 1870 at St Wilfrid, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.1
- She was the daughter of George James Nye and Anne Sophia Harris.
Citations
- [S69] 1871 Census for England, "RG10 piece 1061 folio 67 page 12."
John Williams
Last Edited: 25 Oct 2013
- Occupation*: John Williams was a printer on 5 April 1885.
Family:
Child:
Elizabeth Williams+ b. c 1861, d. 29 Dec 1937
George Hewitt
b. 1883, d. 13 March 1900
Parents:
Last Edited: 25 Oct 2013
- Birth*: George Hewitt was born in 1883 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Henry Hewitt and Jane Wickens.
- Death*: George Hewitt died on 13 March 1900 at 42 Holyhead Rd, Bangor, Caernarvonshire, Wales. He died of phthisis pulmonalis (TB), age 17 years.
Citations
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Jan-Mar 1883, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 272."
Mark Paul Wilkins
b. 1967
Last Edited: 25 Oct 2013
- Birth*: Mark Paul Wilkins was born in 1967 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Citations
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Jul-Sep 1967, Eastbourne, Vol 5h Page 308."
Scott Conrad Wilkins
b. 1971
Last Edited: 25 Oct 2013
- Birth*: Scott Conrad Wilkins was born in 1971 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Citations
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Jan-Mar 1971, Eastbourne, Vol 5h Page 853."
Edith Rose Harris
b. 1895, d. 3 April 1951
Martha Harris (nee Southon) is at the back. On the right of her is Frederick William Finley (i.e.the tall man). On the left of her is one of her sons. In front of her is Edith Rose Finley (nee Harris). On the right of her is her father Henry Harris who is married to Martha Southon. On the left of her is one of her brothers. The photo was taken at Selmeston, Sussex where Frederick William Finley was the local policeman.
Parents:
Last Edited: 2 Dec 2015
- Birth*: Edith Rose Harris was born in 1895 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Henry Harris and Martha Southon.
- Marriage*: Edith Rose Harris married Frederick William Finley, son of Harry Finley and Ruth Wren, in 1920 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Married Name: As of 1920, her married name was Finley.
- Death*: Edith Rose Harris died on 3 April 1951 at St Mary's Hospital, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.3
- Anecdote*: OBITUARY: The death occurred suddenly on Tuesday, at St Mary's Hospital, Eastbourne, of Mrs Edith Rose Finley, a well-known Selmeston resident. She was the wife of Mr. Fred Finley, of Corner Cottage, Selmeston. Mr. Finley was the village constable for over 22 years, retiring 18 months ago. Mrs. Finley was for a number of years secretary of Selmeston and Alciston Women's Institute and a member of the Village Hall Committee. She recently qualified for the welfare section of the Civil Defense Corps, a shere in which she was active during the war. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Harris who lived at Brighton. In addition to the widower, she leaves a son, Police-Constable Lawrence Finley of Pyecombe. The funeral service has been arranged to take place today (Friday) at Selmeston Church at 11:00am., followed by cremation at the Downs Crematorium, Brighton.4
- Cremation*: Her body was cremated on 6 April 1951 at Downs Crematorium, Brighton, Sussex, England.4
Family:
Frederick William Finley b. 1895, d. 1968
- Marriage*: Edith Rose Harris married Frederick William Finley, son of Harry Finley and Ruth Wren, in 1920 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Child:
Lawrence Henry Frederick Finley+ b. 3 Jun 1924, d. 1998
Citations
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Oct-Dec 1895, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 198."
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Oct-Dec 1920, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 608."
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Apr-Jun 1951, Eastbourne, Vol 5h Page 211, age 55 years."
- [S557] Webpage British Newspaper Archive (http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/) "Sussex Agricultural Express - Friday 06 April 1951."
Lawrence Henry Frederick Finley
b. 3 June 1924, d. 1998
Parents:
Last Edited: 2 Dec 2015
- Birth*: Lawrence Henry Frederick Finley was born on 3 June 1924 at Newhaven, Sussex, EnglandB; DOB from GRO Deaths Index.1
- He was the son of Frederick William Finley and Edith Rose Harris.
- Anecdote*: Known by the nickname Chubb when he was a boy.
- Marriage*: Lawrence Henry Frederick Finley married Barbara Winifred Munday on 18 August 1948 at Stubbington, Hampshire, EnglandB.2
- Occupation*: Lawrence Henry Frederick Finley was a police constable at Pyecombe in April 1951.3
- Death*: Lawrence Henry Frederick Finley died in 1998 at Chichester, Sussex, EnglandB.4
Family:
Barbara Winifred Munday b. 20 Jul 1920, d. 1991
- Marriage*: Lawrence Henry Frederick Finley married Barbara Winifred Munday on 18 August 1948 at Stubbington, Hampshire, EnglandB.2
Citations
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Apr-Jun 1924, Newhaven, Vol 2b Page 259."
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1948, Gosport, Vol 6b Page 692."
- [S557] Webpage British Newspaper Archive (http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/) "Sussex Agricultural Express - Friday 06 April 1951."
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Sep 1998, Chichester, District no: 7792B Reg no: B49B Ent no: 040 DOR: 998."
Barbara Winifred Munday
b. 20 July 1920, d. 1991
Last Edited: 3 Nov 2013
- Birth*: Barbara Winifred Munday was born on 20 July 1920 at Fareham, Hampshire, EnglandB; DOB from GRO Deaths Index.1
- Marriage*: Barbara Winifred Munday married Lawrence Henry Frederick Finley, son of Frederick William Finley and Edith Rose Harris, on 18 August 1948 at Stubbington, Hampshire, EnglandB.2
- Married Name: As of 18 August 1948, her married name was Finley.
- Death*: Barbara Winifred Munday died in 1991 at Chichester, Sussex, EnglandB.3
Family:
Lawrence Henry Frederick Finley b. 3 Jun 1924, d. 1998
- Marriage*: Barbara Winifred Munday married Lawrence Henry Frederick Finley, son of Frederick William Finley and Edith Rose Harris, on 18 August 1948 at Stubbington, Hampshire, EnglandB.2
Citations
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Jul-Sep 1920, Fareham, Vol 2b Page 1176, mother's maiden name "Hardiman.""
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1948, Gosport, Vol 6b Page 692."
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Aug 1991, Chichester, Volume no: 18 Page no: 1259 Reg no: 891."
Jack Rowland Parsons
b. 20 February 1924, d. 2000
Parents:
Father: Horace Sidney Parsons b. 3 Apr 1902, d. 1965
Mother: Edith Ethel Taylor b. 5 May 1902, d. 1948
Mother: Edith Ethel Taylor b. 5 May 1902, d. 1948
Last Edited: 11 Nov 2013
- Birth*: Jack Rowland Parsons was born on 20 February 1924 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB; DOB from GRO Deaths Index.1
- He was the son of Horace Sidney Parsons and Edith Ethel Taylor.
- Marriage*: Jack Rowland Parsons married Davina E Chivers in 1952 at Worthing, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Death*: Jack Rowland Parsons died in 2000 at Worthing, Sussex, EnglandB.3
Family:
Davina E Chivers
- Marriage*: Jack Rowland Parsons married Davina E Chivers in 1952 at Worthing, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Citations
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Jan-Mar 1924, Steyning, Vol 2b Page 373."
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1952, Worthing, Vol 5h Page 1252."
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "May 2000, Worthing, District no: 7864C Reg no: 4C4C Ent no: 214 DOR: 500."
Edith Mary Parsons
b. 4 May 1928, d. 1995
Parents:
Father: Horace Sidney Parsons b. 3 Apr 1902, d. 1965
Mother: Edith Ethel Taylor b. 5 May 1902, d. 1948
Mother: Edith Ethel Taylor b. 5 May 1902, d. 1948
Last Edited: 11 Nov 2013
- Birth*: Edith Mary Parsons was born on 4 May 1928 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB; DOB from GRO Deaths Index.1
- She was the daughter of Horace Sidney Parsons and Edith Ethel Taylor.
- Name Variation: Edith Mary Parsons was also known as Mary.
- Marriage*: Edith Mary Parsons married Dennis K Bliss in 1951 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Married Name: As of 1951, her married name was Bliss.
- Death*: Edith Mary Parsons died in 1995 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.3
Family:
Dennis K Bliss
- Marriage*: Edith Mary Parsons married Dennis K Bliss in 1951 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Citations
- [S142] General Register Office: Indexes to Births, Sep 1837-2006, "Apr-Jun 1928, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 275."
- [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Oct-Dec 1951, Brighton, Vol 5h Page 141."
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Dec 1995, Brighton, District no: 4521D Reg no: D58A Ent no: 175 DOR: 1295."