Edward Woods (buried 1908)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Woods
First name: 
Edward
Other Christian names: 
William
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
551
Born: 
15/11/1842
Died: 
12/01/1908
Buried: 
15/01/1908
Occupation: 
Solicitor
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Edward Woods' headstone inscription
Cemetery area: 
NES
Cemetery row: 
2
Cemetery plot: 
11
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
No
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Edward William Woods formerly of Warrington born 15th November 1842 died 12th January 1908 "He giveth His beloved sleep"Psalm 12,2. "Let light perpetual shine on them" Also of Elizabeth his wife born 2nd August 1840 died 12th July 1931. Ernest Edward son of Edward Woods and Elizabeth Woods died 17th November 1917 aged 38 "the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God" Wisdom 111.1

Life story

Life story

Edward was born in Northampton, the son of Francis Benjamin Woods and his wife Maria. He was baptised at All Saints church Northampton on 14 September 1843. His father was an apothecary and surgeon. Edward trained as an articled clerk eventually becoming a solicitor. The family moved to Worthing after Francis retired, living at Heene Villa in Heene Lane (Road). In 1871, Edward married Elizabeth Bullivant in Oundle, Northants. The couple moved to Walton in Cheshire where Edward set up his practice. They had six children, Agnes Mary, Ernest Edward, George, Charles Herbert, Elizabeth Beatrice and Katherine (Kitty). By 1901, the family had moved to Worthing, living at "Heylin" St Botolph's Road. Edward died on 12th January 1908. Probate was granted on 27th February to Agnes Mary Woods spinster and George Woods maltster. Effects £16270 17s 6d.

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
15/11/1842
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Elizabeth
Spouse one last name: 
Bullivant
Marriage one date: 
00/00/1871
Marriage one address: 
Oundle, Northamptonshire, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
12/01/1908
Age (at time of death): 
65
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
Heylin, St Botolph's Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
Agnes Mary Woods status: spinster
Probate pounds: 
£16,270

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1851 census: 

West Street, Oundle, Northants

Edward aged 8, pupil at school run by Mary and Elizabeth Fowler. His sister Margaret was also a pupil

1861 census: 

Heene Villa, Heene Lane, Worthing

Francis aged 51, MRCS & LSA not practising. Maria aged 47. Anne aged 21. Edward aged 18, solicitor's articled clerk. Katherine aged 10. Benjamin aged 8. Charles aged 6.Herbert aged 1. Plus 2 servants

1871 census: 

2 Allen Street, Warrington, Cheshire

Edward aged 28, solicitor, lodger in the house of Ann Ashton, house keeper and family

1881 census: 

Walton House, Walton Inferior, Cheshire  Edward William aged 38, solicitor. Elizabeth aged 40. Agnes Mary aged 8. Ernest Edward aged 7. George aged 5. Charles H aged 4. Elizabeth B aged 2. Margaret Eliza aged 35, sister. Herbert aged 21, solicitor's articled clerk. Plus 3 servants

1891 census: 

Walton House, Walton, Cheshire

Edward aged 48, solicitor. Elizabeth aged 50. Agnes aged 18. Susan White aged 27, visitor, school teacher. Katherine White aged 26, visitor, school teacher. Plus 3 servants

1901 census: 

"Heylin" St Botolph''s Road, Worthing

Edward aged 58. Elizabeth aged 60. George aged 25, maltster. Elizabeth B aged 22. Katherine aged 19. Plus 2 servants