1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Jun 1902; Camberwell; 1d; 979.
"PRESTON, Edward Mortimer."2Parish Registers - England, London, Camberwell St Mark, 1902 Baptisms; page 20; No. 179.
"Baptism solemnized in the Parish of St. Mark Camberwell in the Diocese of Rochester, County of London in the Year One thousand Nine hundred and Two
Alleged date of birth - 15 May 1902
Date of Baptism - June 9th
Name - Edward Mortimer
Parents - Edward Bennett & Elizabeth
Surname - Preston
Address - 38 Kempshead Road
Father's occupation - Colourman."3Civil Registration, Death - Canada, British Columbia, 1976-09-012734.
"Registration No. - 76-09-012734
Name of Deceased - PRESTON, Edward Mortimer
Sex - male
Place of death - #361 - 1575 Begbie Street, Victoria, BC
Usual residence - #361 - 1575 Begbie Street, Victoria, BC
Marital status - widowed
Maiden name of wife - Alma Evans
Occupation - Champion Spark Plug
Birthdate - May 15th, 1902
Age - 74 years
Birthplace - England
Father - Edward Bennett Preston, birthplace unknown
Mother - Elizabeth Crawley, birthplace unknown
Informant - Frances A. Smith, sister, Sub P.O. 36, Calgary, Alberta
Disposition - Burial August 20th, Royal Oak Burial Park, Saanich, Vancouver Island
Date of death - August 17th, 1976
Cause of death - Coronary Thrombosis - immediate; Arteruisclerotic Heart Disease - years; diabetic millitus - 6 months."4Newspaper - Calgary Herald, Page 51, 20 Oct 1965.
"PRESTON - EVANS
A quiet wedding was solemnized in Wesley United Church on October 16, when Rev. J.D. McKenzie united in marriage Mrs. Alma Evans and Mr. Edward M. Preston.
The attendants were Mrs. Wilfred R. Ogden and Mr. A.J. Millard. Following the ceremony a buffet supper was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred R. Ogden.
Out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ogden, Tokyo, Japan, Mr. and Mrs. James Braithwait, Edmonton, Alberta and Mr. A.J. Millard, Vancouver, B.C."
1Civil Registration, Birth - Canada, Ontario, Births 1903; Victoria County; Page 184, Office Of The Registrar General, Ontario, Canada.
"Page 184
Schedule A
County of Victoria
No 41
Name - Alma Alice Gwendolyn Prouse
Sex - Female
Date of birth - 7 June 1903
Father - Edwin Prouse
Mother - Alice Adair."2Civil Registration, Death - Canada, British Columbia, Reg. No. 1975-09-014353; BCA# = B13345; GSU# = 2050527.
"Registration No. 75-09-014353
Name of deceased - PRESTON, Alma Alice Gwendolyn
Sex - female
Place of death - Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC
Usual residence - 361 - 1575 Begbie Street, Victoria, BC
Marital Status - married to Edward Mortimer Preston
Occupation - Home duties
Birthdate - June 7, 1903
Age - 72 years
Birthplace - Ontario
Father - Edwin Prouse, born in England
Mother - Alice Adair, born in Ontario
Informant - E.M. Preston, husband, 361 - 1575 Begbie Street, Victoria, BC
Disposition - Cremation September 30, 1975 at Royal Oak Crematorium, Saanich, Vancouver Island
Date of death - September 27, 1975
Cause of death - Coronary Thrombosis - 4 days; Arterioscloretic Heart Disease - years; Polymyalgia Rheumatica - 3 years."
British Columbia Death Index 1872 to 1979 as follows - Preston, Alma Alice G.; female; 72 years old; died 27 September 1975 at Victoria;.3Newspaper - Times Colonist (Victoria, B.C.), Page 2, 29 Sep 1975.
"PRESTON - Suddenly in Victoria, on September 27, 1975, Mrs. Alma Preston, aged 72 years, of 361 - 1575 Begbie St. She leaves her loving husband Edward (Ted); two sons: Edwin Ogden of Vancouver, and Wilfred Ogden of Calgary, Alberta; four grandchildren; two sisters, and three brothers.
Funeral service in McCall Bros. Floral Chapel at 1:15 p.m., on Tuesday, September 30, followed by cremation, with the Rev. W. Van Druten officiating."4Newspaper - Calgary Herald, Page 51, 20 Oct 1965.
"PRESTON - EVANS
A quiet wedding was solemnized in Wesley United Church on October 16, when Rev. J.D. McKenzie united in marriage Mrs. Alma Evans and Mr. Edward M. Preston.
The attendants were Mrs. Wilfred R. Ogden and Mr. A.J. Millard. Following the ceremony a buffet supper was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred R. Ogden.
Out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ogden, Tokyo, Japan, Mr. and Mrs. James Braithwait, Edmonton, Alberta and Mr. A.J. Millard, Vancouver, B.C."
1Website - Just-Cremation (https://justcremation.ca).
On the Morning of April 1st, 2021, Raymond Anthony Breckner passed away at the age of 72. He will be missed by his wife, Wendy, and children Katie (Craig), Natalie, Kyle (Meagan), & Nairne. He will also be missed by his 6 grandchildren, whom he adored. He is survived by his four sisters; Marie, Donna, Dorothy, Theresa & brother David. Predeceased by brother Lawrence. Raymond was born to Anthony & Phyllis Breckner in 1948. He grew up in Richmond, BC, where he developed a keen interest in all things mechanical, especially cars; some of his favourites were his red 55 Chev, blue 67 El Camino, and glen green 1965 Corvette Stingray. He went on to become an entrepreneur & business man, building Innovac Technology, known for the TransVac fish pump. The family later moved to the Hazelmere valley, where he continued with his mechanical interests. After his children were grown, Raymond & Wendy moved to a small acreage in Langley, where he was still developing, and innovating. He always had time for his kids, and was infamous for his “pearls of wisdom”. He will be missed."
"April 1, 2021
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Aberdeen, Foveran, FHL Film 0993184.
Robert Fraser and Elspet Thomson were married."
"1823, September 6th
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Aberdeen, Foveran, FHL Film 0993184.
Robert Fraser and Elspet Thomson were married."
"1823, September 6th
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Aberdeen, Foveran, FHL Film 0993184.
Fraser Jan 29 Davieshill Robert Fraser and Elspet Thomson had a daughter, baptised and named Jane."
"1824 Foveran
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Aberdeen, Foveran, FHL Film 0993184.
Fraser Oct 27 Davieshill Robert Fraser and Elspet Thomson had a son, baptised and named William."
"1827 Foveran
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Aberdeen, Foveran, FHL Film 0993184.
Fraser Jan 21 Davieshill Robert Fraser and Elspet Thomson had a daughter, baptised and named Isabel."
"1830 Foveran
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Aberdeen, Foveran, FHL Film 0993184.
Fraser May 22 Davieshill Robert Fraser and Elspet Thomson had a son, baptised and named Robert."
"1832 Foveran
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Aberdeen, Foveran, FHL Film 0993184.
Fraser Jan 17 Davieshill Robert Fraser and Elspet Thomson had twins (a son and a daughter), baptised and named James and Anne Stoddart."
"1837 Foveran
1Parish Registers - Scotland, Aberdeen, Foveran, FHL Film 0993184.
Fraser Jan 17 Davieshill Robert Fraser and Elspet Thomson had twins (a son and a daughter), baptised and named James and Anne Stoddart."
"1837 Foveran
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.3The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.3The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
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2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie.
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2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie.
3Parish Registers - Scotland, Banff, Gamrie.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
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2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.3The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.3The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.3The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.3The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.3The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R), Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998, Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA.
2The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R).
data submitted by Stirling 2nd (Duncan); Stirling, Alberta, Canada, T0K 2E0.
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Mar 1863; Wycombe; 3a; 417.
"Spriggs, Hamp."2Census 1939 - England (1939 Register), RG101; piece 2103C; item 010.
Hamp Sprigg is listed as widowed; born 4 Jan 1863; Grocer retired.3England - National Probate Index, 1939, November 21.
"SPRIGGS, Hamp of The Old House Buckingham, died 24 October 1939. Administration Birmingham 21 November to Wilfred Noel Hill Spriggs, licenced victualler. Effects of 685 pounds, 14 shillings and 11 pence."4Newspaper - Leamington Spa Courier, 3 Nov 1939.
"MR. HAMP SPRIGGS
The funeral of Mr. Hamp Spriggs, w well-known Leamington resident, whose death was reported in our last issue, took place on Friday. A service was held in St. Peter's church, Leamingbton, the Rev. Father Davenport officiating. The interment was at Leamington Cemetery in the grave of Mrs. Spriggs, who died in August.
The mourners who attended were:- Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Spriggs (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Abel (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. Thomas Spriggs and Mr. Bridgewater Spriggs (brothers), Mr. Richard Spriggs (grandson), and Miss Ethel Spriggs (niece).
Among those present were:- Mr. R.W. Adnitt, Miss M. Taylor, Mrs. B. Lapworth, Mrs. C. Whitlock, Miss Speakman, Mrs. H. Wilkinson, Miss S. Wilkinson, Miss E. Gowan, Mrs. C. Whiting, Mrs. L.M. Brannan, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Holland, Mr. G. Nicholls, and Mr. and Mrs. L.S. Chambers.
Wreaths were sent by:- May and Will, Wilfred and Jessie; Bob; Richard; Rosemary, Lewis and Valerie; Bridge and Florrie (High Wycombe); Amy and Emily; the family of the late J.L. Knights; Mrs. Owen (Buckingham); Elsie (Buckingham); Mrs. Ellerton and Mrs. Davis; and Mrs. Thomas. - The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. H.J. Dawson."
1Census 1901 - England.
Found Helen in the 1901 census of England, living with her husband and children in the Liberty of Kingston Blount, Ashton Rowant, Oxfordshire. She is listed as Wife; 38; Draper; born at Kingston Blount, Ashton Rowant, Oxfordshire.2Parish Registers - England, Oxford, Aston Rowant, FHL film 0095204.
"1862, December 28th - Helen, daughter of Joseph and Emma Hill - Kingston (occupation = Farmer's son?)."3FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Deaths SEP 1939; Warwick; 6d; 909; .
"SPRIGGS, Helen; 76 years old."4England - National Probate Index.
Spriggs, Helen of 30 Leam-terrace Leamington Spa (wife of Hamp Spriggs) died 4 August 1939 at Warwick Hospital Warwick Administration BIRMINGHAM 19 December to Wilfred Noel Spriggs licensed victualler. Effects 710 pounds, 6 shillings and 11 pence.5Newspaper - Leamington Spa Courier, 11 Aug 1939.
"SPRIGGS - On the 4th August, Helen, the dearly loved wife of Hamp Spriggs, of 30 Leam Terrace, Leamington Spa, aged 76 years."6Newspaper - Leamington Spa Courier, 11 Aug 1939.
"MRS. HAMP SPRIGGS
The funeral of Mrs. Helen Spriggs, wife of Mr. Hamp Spriggs, of 30, Leam Terrace, Leamington, took place at Leamington Cemetery on Tuesday. A service was held in All Saints' Cemetery Chapel, the Rev. K. St. C. Thomas officiating.
The mourners who attended were:- Mr. Hamp Spriggs (husband), Mrs. W.J. Abel (daughter), Mr. W. Spriggs (son), Mrs. W. Spriggs (daughter-in-law), Mr. W.J. Abel (son-in-law), Mrs. Lewis Pollard (grand-daughter), Mr. Robert Abel and Mr. Richard Spriggs (grandsons), Mr. T. Spriggs and Mr. B. Spriggs (brothers-in-law), and Miss E. Spriggs (niece).
Among others present were:- Mr. R.G. Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs. Brannan, Mr. and Mrs. H. Rees, Mr. and Mrs. R.T. March, Mr. and Mrs. L.S. Chambers, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas.
Wreaths were sent by the following:- Her devoted husband; May and Will; Wilfred, Jessie and Richard; Rosemary, Bib and Baby Valerie; Bridge and Florrie; Mrs. Selby Spriggs; the family of the late J.L. Knights; Mr. and Mrs. March; Mrs. Ellerton and Mrs. Davis; Mr. and Mrs. Chambers; and Mr. and Mrs. Brannan. - The funeral arrangements were carried out by H.J. Dawson."
1Tombstone Inscription - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
2Tombstone Inscription - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
Also of his wife
"In loving memory of
Selby Spriggs
4th son of the late Charles and Mary Spriggs
of Plomer Hill Farm, Downley.
Born December 21st 1860
Called to rest July 12th 1919
Sarah Emily
who died November 5th 1945
Aged 84 years Too good in life to be forgotten RIP."3FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Marriages, DEC 1896; Wycombe; 3a; 1193.
"SPRIGGS, Selby
HEYBOURNE, Emily Sarah."
1Census 1901 - England.
Found Emily in the 1901 census of England, living with her husband Selby Spriggs; She is listed as Wife; 38; born at Kingston, Oxfordshire.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births SEP 1861; Thame; 3a; 492; .
"HEYBOURNE, Emily Sarah."3Civil Registration, Birth - England, .
"Registration District - Thame
1861 Birth in the Sub-district of Thame in the Counties of Oxford and Buckingham.
Column No. 257
When and where born - Twenty second June 1861 at Crowell.
Name - Emily Sarah
Sex - girl
Father -
Mother - Sarah Heybourne
Informant - Sarah Heybourne; mother; Crowell
When Registered - Seventeenth July 1861."4Census 1939 - England (1939 Register), RG101; piece 2160H; item 024.
Emily Spriggs is listed as Head; widowed; Grocer; born 22 June 1866.5Tombstone Inscription - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
Also of his wife
"In loving memory of
Selby Spriggs
4th son of the late Charles and Mary Spriggs
of Plomer Hill Farm, Downley.
Born December 21st 1860
Called to rest July 12th 1910
Sarah Emily
who died November 5th 1945
Aged 84 years Too good in life to be forgotten RIP."6Newspaper - Bucks Free Press, Friday November 9th, 1945.
"SPRIGGS - On Saturday November 2nd 1945, Emily Sarah, widow of Selby Spriggs, of The Gables, Downley, passed peacefully away. Interred in West Wycombe Churchyard, November 8th."7England - National Probate Index, 1946; page 463.
"SPRIGGS Emily Sarah of The Gables Downley West Wycombe Buckinghamshire widow died 3 November 1945. Probate Llandudno 13 March to Bridgewater Spriggs of no occupation and Norman Hall Spriggs chair manufacturer. Effects £24,197 19s. 6d."8FreeBMD Index, Marriages, DEC 1896; Wycombe; 3a; 1193.
"SPRIGGS, Selby
HEYBOURNE, Emily Sarah."
1Census 1881 - England.
A search of the 1881 census index, found Amy Collins living with her husband and 3 children, including one of the 2 noted in the 1891 census, at 5 Queens Road, Wycombe. The husband listed was William H. Collins; Head; married; 25; born in West Wycombe; Chair Manufacturer employing 56 Person Cabt. (RG11/1463/folio 24/page 41; FHL film 1341354).2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births JUN 1856; Wycombe; 3a; 372; .
"COLLINS, William Henry."3FreeBMD Index, Death Sep 1924; Brentford; 3a; 140.
"COLLINS, William H.; 68 years old."4FreeBMD Index, Marriages DEC 1876; Holborn; 1b; 1269.
"Spriggs, Amy; Collins, William Henry;."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Mar 1857; Wycombe; 3a; 388.
"SPRIGGS, Amy."2Census 1939 - England (1939 Register), RG101; piece 2160H; item 024.
Amy E. Collins is listed as Widowed; no occupation; born 1 Feb 1857.3Parish Registers - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe, Christenings; 1813-1877; #695; FHL film 0919260.
"No. 695
When baptized - 1858 Sepber. 14th
Name - Amy
Parents - Charles & Mary Ann Spriggs
Abode - Plomer Hill
Father's occupation - Farmer
By whom baptism performed - G. Broadhead, Vicar."4FreeBMD Index, Death Mar 1946; Brentford; 3a; 483.
"COLLINS, Amy; 89 years old."5FreeBMD Index, Marriages DEC 1876; Holborn; 1b; 1269.
"Spriggs, Amy; Collins, William Henry;."
1Census 1881 - England.
Found Henry Collins in the 1881 census of England, living with his parents at 5 Queens Road, Wycombe, Bucks.; He is listed as unmarried; 3; born at West Wycombe.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births JUN 1878; Wycombe; 3a; 551; .
"COLLINS, Henry George."3Census 1939 - England (1939 Register), RG101; piece 0722A; item 017.
Henry G. Collins is listed as widowed; municipal servant road sweeper; born 17 Mar 1878.4FreeBMD Index, Death Dec 1941; Brentford; 3a; 284.
"COLLINS, Henry George; 63 years old."
1Census 1881 - England.
Found Evelyn Collins in the 1881 census of England, living with her parents at 5 Queens Road, Wycombe, Bucks.; She is listed as unmarried; 11 months; born at West Wycombe.2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births SEP 1880; Wycombe; 3a; 561; .
"COLLINS, Evelyn Maud."3FreeBMD Index, Death Dec 1905; Brentford; 3a; 67.
"COLLINS, Evelyn Maud; 25 years old."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births MAR 1853; Wycombe; 3a; 383; .
"SPRIGGS, Charles."2Tombstone Inscription - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
Esteemed by all who knew him Also of Ellen Spriggs
"In loving memory of
Charles Spriggs
of Plomer Hill Farm
who died 7th April 1928
Aged 75 years
his beloved wife
who died 18th April 1931
Aged 78 years and John Powlesland Spriggs
their eldest son
who died 10th August 1958
Aged 63 years
At Rest."3Newspaper - Bucks Free Press, 13 Apr 1928.
Death of a Downley Farmer (An Appreciation) Our old friend Mr. Charles Spriggs has
"Mr. Charles Spriggs
passed on, and it seems almost
incredible. Talking to him at the top of
the hill only a few days ago, I certainly
noted that he had lost a good deal of his
old "unmistakable vigour", yet there
seemed to be signs that we should have
him in our midst for some years yet to
emjoy his well-earned retirement. But he
has gone, and he will be greatly missed.
No more shall we see the familiar figure
who lived beyond the allotted span of
three score and ten years at the farm-
stead - just beyond the crest of the hill.
By his death we have lost a sincere
friend, in fact it is doubtful whether any
man could have been more respected by
those with whom he came into close
touch, either in his business as a farmer,
or in his private life.
A further token of the esteem in which
he was held was shown by the beautiful
floral tributes that were sent.
There ae many things worthy of re-
cord in the long life of our departed
neighbour; many little acts of kindness
unnoticed by the passer by, little items
of sympathetic sincerity of the right
kind, unknown, save to the giver and to
the recipient. A Vice-President of the
Cricket and Football Clubs, Mr. Charles
Spriggs solved the Open Spaces problem
for the young men of our football club
by allowing them the free use of several
spacious meadows, a kindness that has
been greatly appreciated for many years
by the young people of our village. Dur-
ing his younger days Mr. Spriggs was a
prominent member of the village cricket
club, and was fond of talking about the
games of over fifty years ago.
Mr. Charles Spriggs was associated
with our church at Downley and has
been a generous subscriber, etc., toward
the funds of the proposed new church.
He was the oldest tenant farmer on the
West Wycombe Estate, having served
under five landlords, and his tenancy in
the ordinary way would have expired
next Michaelmas.
The passing years bring to us many
changes, but we shall always treasure
in our hearts the memory of our old
friend and neighbour - Charles Spriggs. J.B. Funeral at West Wycombe The funeral of the late Mr. Charles
Spriggs, whose death from pneumonia,
after a few days illness, occurred on
April 7th, took place at West Wycombe,
on Tuesday afternoon. The cortege left
deceased's residence Plomer Hill Farm,
at 2 o'clock, and arrived at the church
of St. Lawrence, West Wycombe, an hour
later. Taking into account the inclement
weather, which prevented many from
attending, ther was a large and repre-
sentative gathering of relatives, farming
associates, and others, to pay their last
tribute of respect. The impressive ser- vice was conducted by the Rev. H. Pickles
(Vicar of West Wycombe), assisted by the
Rev. R. Townsend (a former curate), and
the Rev. L.H. Lahe (curate at Downley).
By special desire, two of deceased's
favourite hymns (unaccompanied) were
sung - "A Few More Years Shall Roll", and
"Brief Life is Here Our Portion". During
the service the Rev. H. Pickles de-
livered an appropriate address, during
which he enlarged on the quiet and un-
assuming life of deceased and his readi-
ness at all times to assist others and any
needy cause in an unostentatious manner.
The coffin of polished elm, with brass
furniture bore the inscription "Charles
Spriggs. Died 7th April, 1928. Aged 75
Years".
The chief mourners were: Mr. J.P.
Spriggs, Mr. C.P. Spriggs (sons), Mr. T.
Spriggs, Mr. H. Spriggs, Mr. Bridgewater
Spriggs, Mr. S. Spriggs (brothers), Mr. N.
Spriggs (nephew), Mrs. W. Collins (sister),
Mrs. S. Spriggs (sisters-in-law), and Miss
A. Spriggs (niece). There were also
present Mr. H. North (Thame), Mr. H.
Pitcher and Mr. Harry Pitcher (Kimble),
Mr. W.L. Field (brother-in-law), Messrs.
W.H. Field, J.C. Field, F.J. Field,
Messrs. H. Collins, A. Collins (London),
C. Clay (Ealing), Mr. and Mrs. G. Gib-
son (Manor Farm, Hughenden), Mr. F.J.
Gibson, Mr. R. West (Myse farm), Mr.
N. Pitcher (Wheeler End), Mr. R. Neigh-
bour (Radnage), Mr. R.R. Purcell
(Moseley Farm, Naphill), Mr. H.E. Fox
(High Wycombe), Miss N. Harding, Mr.
J.J. Harding (Naphill Farm), Mr. E.J.
Montague (Widmer End), Mr. J. Cope
(Spurslands End Farm), Mr. W.R. But-
ler J.P., Mr. W. Youens J.P., Mr. J.
Martin, Mr. E. Sandilands, Mr. F.
Pitcher (Holtspur), Mr. F.J. Gillett,
Mr. T.G. Martin, Mrs. L. Pitcher
(Wheeler End), Mr. J. Evans (Terriers),
Mrs. J. Evans, Mr. R. Mines, Mr. Bristow,
Mrs. H. Plumridge, Mr. W.R. Nuthall
(Sands), Mr. W. Morris (Handy Cross
Farm), Captain Rex (representing the
Dashwood Estate, West Wycombe), Mr.
G. Smith (High Wycombe), Messrs. W.J.
Youens and J. Bowler representing the
Downley Cricket and Footbal Clubs,
Messrs. P. Pearce, John Monk (former
Chairman of the Parish Council), Arthur
Glenister, Mrs. G. Darvill, Mrs. Plum-
ridge, Mrs. H.P. Dunn, Mrs. Bates
Hoing, Mrs. Sirett, Mrs. O. Geldewain,
Messrs. W.T. Morris (Marlow), G.J.
Darvill (Downley), G. Barlow, and many
others.
The many beautiful floral tributes were
from the following: "From his sorrow-
ing wife", "To Dear old Dad, from
Jack", and "In Loving Memory of
dear father, Charlie and Pip", others
were from "Bridge and Florrie",
"Brother Tom and family", "Hamp
and Nellie, and family", Mr. and Mrs.
W.R. Butler", "all at Ham Farm", "Sir
John and Lady Dashwood", "sister
Lissie", Mr. and Mrs. J. Cope, Downley
Football Club, Captain and Mrs.
Rex, Rev. L.H. Lake Downley church
Messrs. Field Brothers (Wood Barn
Farm), Mr. and Mrs. George Smith,
Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Montague, Bob and
the Boys (Radnage), Albert and
Fiona (sic?), Frank and Emma (Stud-
dridge), Charlie and Flo, Aunt
Emily, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Pitcher
and family, Mr. Frank Wodehouse and
family, Laurie and Charlie, Mr. R.
Pitchr, All at Netheroots, Mr. and
Mrs. H. Stepe (sic?), Mrs. Darvill and Bessie,
Downley Cricket Club, Bert and Mary
Hilleem (sic?), Nellie and Ossie, Polly and
family and all at Holtspur, Mr. and
Mrs. Clark and family, Mr. J. Evans,
Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson (Hughen-
den),and "Martin and Betty"."4FreeBMD Index, Marriages, SEP 1894 - Wycombe; 3a; 1182; .
"Spriggs, Charles;
Hudson, Ellen;."
1Information provided by Walter Vincent (Taffy) Holden (Cheshire, England).
(see Taffy's website for more information on the Field family - members.aol.com/taffy9ww).
Provided date and place of birth.2IGI (International Genealogical Index), FHL Film 0095204; Batch C038311.
Ellen Field of John and Barbarina Field, christened 15 Jan 1855 at Aston Rowant, Oxford, England.3Tombstone Inscription - England, Buckingham, West Wycombe.
Esteemed by all who knew him Also of Ellen Spriggs
"In loving memory of
Charles Spriggs
of Plomer Hill Farm
who died 7th April 1928
Aged 75 years
his beloved wife
who died 18th April 1931
Aged 78 years and John Powlesland Spriggs
their eldest son
who died 10th August 1958
Aged 63 years
At Rest."4FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Marriages, SEP 1894 - Wycombe; 3a; 1182; .
"Spriggs, Charles;
Hudson, Ellen;."