Anne Dillon (buried 1931)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Dillon
First name: 
Anne
Other Christian names: 
Charlotte
Gender: 
Female
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
1498
Born: 
4/4/1843
Died: 
23/05/1931
Buried: 
26/05/1931
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SWS
Cemetery row: 
3
Cemetery plot: 
20
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of our beloved mother Anne Charlotte Dillon who departed this life May 23rd 1931 aged 88 years

Life story

Life story

Anne Charlotte Smith was born on 4th April 1843 in Newington, Surrey, she was baptised on 21st July 1843 at Old Church, St. Pancras. Anne was the daughter of Richard John Smith, 32yrs, Cheesemonger, and Emma, 25yrs, nee Evans. She had 2 younger siblings, Susan b.1846, and Charles b.1850.

In 1861 Anne's father had become a Sheriff's Officer and the family were living in Gravesend, Kent.

On 20th November 1862, aged 19yrs, Anne married Charles George Firman, 28yrs, a surgeon/ general practitioner, in Gravesend. They had 2 daughters, Annie Florence b.1864, and Amy Francis b. 1866. Anne was widowed in 1889, and she married again in 1894, Edward Dillon, in Camberwell. She was widowed a second time when Edward died in 1897 in Gravesend.

Anne was still in Kent in 1901, but at some point, she moved to Worthing, Sussex, where she lived at 113, Marine Parade, in 1921.

On 23rd May 1931, Anne died, aged 88yrs, probate was granted to her daughters, Annie Florence OMahoney, widow, and Amy Francis Edwards, effects, £2325 16s 10d. Value 2022 - £168,700.

Burial researcher: 
Maggi Martin

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
04/04/1843
Marriage
Maiden name: 
Smith
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Charles George
Spouse one last name: 
Firman
Marriage one date: 
20/11/1862
Marriage one address: 
Gravesend, Kent, England
Marriage 2
Spouse two first names: 
Edward
Spouse two last name: 
Dillon
Marriage two date: 
00/00/1894
Marriage two address: 
Camberwell, London, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
23/05/1931
Age (at time of death): 
88
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
Marine Parade, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
Florence O'Mahoney status: Widow: Amy Frances Edwards status: Married woman
Probate pounds: 
£2,325

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1861 census: 

Living at 46, Windmill Street, Milton, Gravesend, Kent. Michael J. Smith, 50yrs, Sheriffs Officer, wife, Emma, 43yrs, daughters, Anne, 19yrs, Susan, 16yrs, son, Charles, 10yrs, plus 3 visitors.

1871 census: 

Living at 29, Harmer Road, Milton, Gravesend, Kent. Charles G. Firman, 37yrs, G.P., wife, Anne, 28yrs, daughters, Annie, 6yrs, Amy, 4yrs, plus 3 domestic servants.

1881 census: 

Living at Town Street, Hartfield Broad Oak, Essex. Charles G. Firman, 47yrs, G.P./Surgeon, wife, Anne, 37yrs, daughters, Annie, 16yrs, Amy, 14yrs, plus 2 domestic servants.

1891 census: 

Living at St. Heliers, Old Dover Road, Gravesend, Kent. Anne Firman, widow, 48yrs, granddaughter, Florence Harvey, 8yrs, plus 1 domestic servant.

1901 census: 

Living at 21, Old Road, Gravesend, Kent. Anne Dillon, widow, 56yrs, daughter, Amy Hart, m. 32yrs, grandson, Langdon Hart, 7yrs, plus 1 domestic servant.

1921 census: 

Living at 113, Marine Parade, Worthing. Sussex. Ann Charlotte Dillon, Hd. widow, 79yrs, daughter, Annie F. OMahoney, 55yrs.