Mark Walden (buried 1929)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Walden
First name: 
Mark
Other Christian names: 
William
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
1413
Born: 
22/02/1863
Died: 
19/08/1929
Buried: 
22/08/1929
Occupation: 
Railway Fireman & Train Driver
Distinction: 
Railway Engine Driver
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Image of headstone for Mark William Walden
Cemetery area: 
EB
Cemetery row: 
3
Cemetery plot: 
18
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
No
Headstone inscription: 
In dear memory of a beloved husband and father Mark William Walden who passed away August 19th 1929 aged 66 "Till we meet" also of Sarah his wife our darling mother joined him Feb 1st 1944 aged 78
Grave location map

Life story

Life story

Mark William Walden (known as William) was born in Manchester on 22nd February 1863 at Salford Barracks. He was baptised on 19th April 1863 at St. Phillip, Salford. He was the son of Levi John Walden, 33yrs, a sergeant in the 45th Foot Regiment, stationed at Salford barracks. His mother was Elizabeth Kezia, 19yrs, nee Bilke. In October 1863, when Mark was only 6 months old, his father died, and in 1867 his mother remarried; his stepfather was David Taylor, a labourer, and over the following years Mark had 6 half-siblings.

He lived with his family in Alverstoke, Hampshire, at Railway Yard, where an interest in working for the railways appeared to have started

In 1881 when Mark was 18yrs old, his family were living in Anglesey Village, Alverstoke, Hampshire, he was employed as a bookshop messenger, but 10yrs later he was a railway fireman.

In early 1892 Mark married Sarah Porter, 36yrs, in Southampton, Hampshire, they had 2 daughters, Vera Ginerva, b.1893, and Beulah Jessie, b.1895.

By 1911, Mark and his family had moved to Guildford, Surrey, and Mark, now 48yrs old, was employed as a railway engine driver, a job he held until his retirement.

At some point after 1921, Mark and Sarah moved to Anglesey, 94, Ripley Road, Worthing, Sussex, where he died, on 19th August 1929, aged 66yrs. Probate was granted to his widow, effects £1631 14s 6d. Value 2023 £132,500.

Burial researcher: 
Maggi Martin

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
22/02/1863
Address at birth: 
Barracks, Salford, Manchester, England
Parents
Mother
Mother's name: 
Elizabeth Kezia
Mother's maiden name: 
Bilke
Father
Father's name: 
Levi John Walden
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Sarah
Spouse one last name: 
Porter
Marriage one date: 
00/00/1892
Marriage one address: 
Southampton, Hampshire, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
19/08/1929
Age (at time of death): 
66
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
94 Ripley Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Probate pounds: 
£1,631

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1871 census: 

Living at Railway Yard, Alverstoke, Hampshire. David Taylor, Hd. 37yrs, Labourer, wife, Elizabeth, 27yrs, stepson, William Walden, 8yrs, 2 sons, George Taylor, 2yrs, and Henry J. 2months.

1881 census: 

Living at 2, Lilly Cottage, Anglesey Village, Alverstoke, Hampshire. David Taylor, Hd. 45yrs, Carpenters Labourer, wife, Elizabeth, 37yrs, stepson, William Walden, 18yrs, Bookshop Messenger, George Taylor, 12yrs, Street Newsvendor, daughters, Jane, 8yrs, and Elizabeth, 5yrs.

1911 census: 

Living at 56, Denzil Road, Guildford, Surrey. William Walden, Hd. 48yrs, Railway Engine Driver, wife, Sarah, 45yrs, daughter, Beulah, 15yrs, Apprentice Dressmaker.

1921 census: 

Living at 56, Denzil Road, Guildford, Surrey. William Walden, Hd. 58yrs, Railway Engine Driver, wife, Sarah, 54yrs, Home Duties, daughters, Vera G. 28yrs, Assistant Schoolmistress, Beulah Jessie, 26yrs, Shop Assistant FHW Boot/Shoe dealer.