Jarvis | WEEK 42

Frank Jarvis

September 9, 2016 — Nikellom

Frank

Frank Jarvis, born in 1857 in Rotherham, married my first cousin, thrice removed, Eliza Jane Bowler Crossland, in 1880 in Rotherham. A couple of newspaper articles regarding their golden and diamond wedding anniversaries can be read here.

Below is Frank’s obituary.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 1942.

DEATH OF MR. FRANK JARVIS.

Moorgate Hospital

SIXTY YEARS AN ODDFELLOW.

The death occurred on Sunday, in the Municipal General Hospital, Rotherham, of Mr. Frank Jarvis, of “Havelock Bungalow,” Shenstone Road, Rotherham, at the age of 84 years.

A native of Rotherham, Mr. Jarvis was a foreman at Messrs. Gummers Brass Works for 20 years. He then became licensee of the Commercial Hotel, Bridge Street, Rotherham, a building demolished some years ago for street widening purposes. Mr. Jarvis retired over 20 years ago.

Bridge Street

He served on the committee of the local branch of the Brass Workers’ Association for 20 years, and was a member of the Royal Covenant Lodge of Oddfellows for over 60 years.

Mr. Jarvis celebrated his diamond wedding in June, 1940.

He leaves a widow, three sons, one of whom is Mr. George Jarvis, a well known local tobacconist and confectioner, two daughters, ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Shenstone Road

The funeral took place on Thursday in the Moorgate Cemetery, the service being conducted by the Rev. H. J. Spalding (priest-in-charge of St. Cuthbert’s Church, Herringthorpe).

The mourners included Mrs. Jarvis (widow), Mr. F. Jarvis, Mr. and Mrs. G. Jarvis and Mr. and Mrs. S. Jarvis (sons and daughters-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. E. Barron and Mr. and Mrs. J. Chapman (sons-in-law and daughters), Mrs. L. Trickett (niece), Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. S. Downing, and Mr. E. J. Empson (representing Messrs. Gummers, Ltd.).

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Frank’s grave

Floral tributes were sent by “widow,” “The staff at the shop of Mr. George Jarvis,” “F. Jarvis, son and grandsons,” “Madge and George,” Mr. and Mrs. Barron, Mr. and Mrs. G. Jarvis, Mr. and Mrs. J. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. S. Jarvis, Mr. and Mrs. F. Bell, “Irene and Milly,” “From 26, Woodfield Road, Blackpool,” Mrs. Birkett, “Messrs. Gummer’s Directors,” Mr. and Mrs. Bird, Mr. and Mrs. Trickett. “Jessie and Jack,” Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, “David,” Mr. and Mrs. Downing, Mr. and Mrs. H. Moncaster, “W. Fletcher and J. H. Fletcher.”

The funeral arrangements were made by Messrs. T. W. Outram and Sons, of Frederick Street, Rotherham.

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Eliza Jane Bowler Crossland

September 9, 2016 — Nikellom

Eliza

Eliza Jane Bowler Crossland, born 1862 in Rotherham, is my first cousin, thrice removed and daughter of William Bowler Crossland and Elizabeth Burton. In 1880, in Rotherham, Eliza married Frank Jarvis. A couple of newspaper articles regarding their golden and diamond wedding anniversaries can be read here.

Below is Eliza’s obituary.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, JUNE 17th, 1944

JARVIS. – On June 15th, at Havelock Bungalow, Shenstone Road, off Valley Road, Eliza Jane, aged 81 years, dearly loved wife of the late Frank Jarvis. Interment at Moorgate Cemetery on Monday, June 19th, at 3 p.m.

At rest

Shenstone Road

MRS. E. J. JARVIS

The death occurred on Thursday at her home, Havelock Bungalow, Shenstone Road, Rotherham, of Mrs. Eliza Jane Jarvis, aged 81. She was the widow of Mr. Frank Jarvis, licensee of the old Commercial Hotel, Bridge Street, Rotherham.

A native of Rotherham, Mrs. Jarvis was connected with the Rotherham Hospital Linen League.

She leaves three sons and two daughters. One of her sons, Mr. G. Jarvis, is in business as a confectioner at Effingham Street and Doncaster Gate, Rotherham, and another, Mr. S. Jarvis, is a radio dealer at Frederick Street.

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Eliza’s grave

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, JUNE 24th, 1944.

MRS. E. J. JARVIS.

The interment took place on Monday in the Moorgate Cemetery, Rotherham, preceded by a service at her home, conducted by the Rev. G. L. Vigar, of Mrs. Eliza Jane Jarvis, of Havelock Bungalow, Shenstone Road, Rotherham.

The mourners included Mr. and Mrs. G. Jarvis and Mr. and Mrs. S. Jarvis (sons and daughters-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. E. Barron and Mr. and Mrs. J. Chapman (sons-in-law and daughters), Mrs. C. Birkett, Mrs. S. Downing, Mrs. R. Bird, Mr. and Mrs. J. Simpson, Mrs. L. Trickett, Mrs. J. Parkin, Mrs. H. Halland, Mrs. S. Anderson.

Many floral tributes were received.

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Wedding Anniversaries of Rotherham Natives

September 1, 2016 — Nikellom

Frank & Eliza

Eliza Jane Bowler Crossland is my first cousin, thrice removed. In 1880, she married Frank Jarvis and to my knowledge, they issued at least seven children, called, Francis (1880 to 1946), Jennie (1882 to 1949), Laura (1883 to 1940), William (1885 to 1886), George (1888 to 1986), Ethel (1894 to 1961) and Stanley (1901 to 1974).

Eliza and Frank enjoyed a long marriage and below are a couple of newspaper articles that celebrate their golden and diamond wedding anniversaries.

Saint Stephen’s Church

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1930.

HALF-A-CENTURY.

ROTHERHAM COUPLE CELEBRATE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.

Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis, of 104, Fitzwilliam Road, Rotherham, who celebrated their golden wedding on Thursday, have been the recipients of many hearty congratulations. They were married at St. Stephen’s Church, Rotherham, on June 5th, 1880.

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Guest & Chrimes

Both are natives of Rotherham, and Mr. Jarvis is 73 years of age. His wife is 67 years old, and they have three sons and three daughters, nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Mr. Jarvis started work at the age of nine with his uncle in the hay and straw business. At the age of fourteen he left his uncle and started work as a brass moulder with Messrs. Guest and Chrimes. On leaving that firm, Mr. Jarvis went to Messrs. J. Paynes’ Brass Works, and he left there to take up a position at Messrs. Baines’ Brass works. For thirty years, he worked for Messrs. Gummers, and on leaving there he became host at the Commercial Hotel, Bridge Street, Rotherham.

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Gummers (right hand side)

The oldest member of the Rotherham branch of the Brassworkers’ Association, he was a member of the committee for twenty years. For over fifty years Mr. Jarvis has been actively associated with the Royal Convenant Lodge, and he is still connected with that society.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, JUNE 1st, 1940.

MR. AND MRS. FRANK JARVIS.

DIAMOND WEDDING OF ROTHERHAM NATIVES.

Diamond wedding anniversary celebrations are being held on Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jarvis, of “Havelock Bungalow,” Shenstone Road, Rotherham.

Bridge Street

Both Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis are natives of Rotherham and well-known townspeople. Mr. Jarvis was born in 1857 and his wife five years later. They were married at the St. Stephen’s Church, Eastwood, on June 5th, 1880, by the then Vicar, the Rev. W. Pilkington.

Mr. Jarvis was first employed by a relative in the hay and straw business, and three years later, at the age of 12, he commenced work with Messrs. Guest and Chrimes as an apprentice. After several years there he transferred his interests to Messrs. Baines’ Brass Works, and subsequently went to Messrs. Gummer’s Brass Works, where he rapidly received promotion and was foreman for 20 years.Mr. Jarvis next became

Shenstone Road

Mr. Jarvis next became licensee of the Commercial Hotel in Bridge Street, a building demolished some years ago for street widening purposes. During the 10 years he was “mine host” he became very well-known. He has now been retired for about 20 years.

Mr. Jarvis served on the committee of the local branch of the Brass Workers’ Association for 20 years, and has been a member of the Royal Covenant Lodge of Oddfellows for about 60 years.

Mrs. Jarvis, who is well known as a whist player, has often held whist drives at her home on behalf of the Hospital Linen League, of which she is a member. She is also a member of the Queen’s Nursing Association.Their eldest son,

Their eldest son, Mr. Frank Jarvis, and a son-in-law, Mr. G. Edwards, both served in the last war, and they now have a grandson in the R.A.F., with another grandson awaiting call-up. Another son is Mr. George Jarvis, a well known local tobacconist.Altogether,

Altogether, Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis have ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

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Edwin Barron

March 13, 2015 — Nikellom

Don Street

Edwin Barron married my second cousin, twice removed, Jennie Jarvis, in 1926. Edwin and Jennie issued two children together, called, Edwin and Peter.

THE ADVERTISER, SAT., NOV. 26TH, 1960

LOCAL SCRAP FIRM CHAIRMAN DIES, AGED 83

MR. EDWIN BARRON, chairman of a local scrap metal firm, of 72, Wickersley Road, Rotherham, died at his home on Monday, aged 83.

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Masbrough Independent Chapel

Mr. Barron inherited the scrap metal business from his father. In 1948 it was formed into a limited company, known as E. Barron and Sons Ltd., together with his two sons, Mr. Edwin Barron and Mr. Peter Barron. The firm’s headquarters are at Don Street, Rotherham.

He was a member of the Sitwell Park and Thrybergh golf clubs, and of the Rotherham Golfers’ club. He was also a member of the Rotherham Unionist Club.

Cremation took place yesterday at Sheffield, following a service at the Masbro’ Independent Chapel, conducted by the Rev. W. Unsworth.

The family mourners were Mr. and Mrs. E. Barron (sons and daughters-in-law), Miss M. Barron, Miss A. Wilson, Mr. M. Barron (grand-children), Mr. G. Jarvis, Mr. and Mrs. S. Jarvis (brothers-in-law and sister-in-law).

Sheffield Crematorium

Among the mourners were: Mr. W. Hague (representing C. R. Hague and Co. Ltd., Sheffield), Mr. A. Leigh, J.P., and Mr. F. Allott (representing Allott Brothers and Leigh Ltd., also Mr. E. A. Smith), Mr. L. G Ellis (representing the firm of L. G. Ellis), Mr. and Mrs. G. Millson (representing Millson Brothers), Mr. G. H. Boulton (representing the Rotherham Town Cricket Club), Mr. T. Chambers, Mr. F. P. Enright, Ald. L. J. Tarbit J.P., and Mr. F. D. Sidwick (representing the Rotherham Golfers’ Club), Mr. W. Charles (representing the Rotherham Steel Strip Company Ltd.), Mr. G. T. Spearing (representing the Sitwell Park Golf Club), Mr. J. H. Dickinson, J.P. (representing “The South Yorkshire and Rotherham Advertiser”), Mr. B. Cutts (representing Deans Electrical and Engineering Company Ltd., also Mr. J. Booth (representing Col. W. J. Nutter, Wentworth Estates Company).

Mr. H. H. Styring (also representing Mr. C. Hoskins), Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Hobson (also representing Mr. and Mrs. W. Sides), Mr. and Mrs. R. Bird, Mrs. R. Roberts, Mrs. G. Kniveton, Mr. and Mrs. R. Wormald, Mrs. C. A. Birkett, Mrs. P. Ellse, Mr. A. Noble, Mr. C. D. Burgess, Mrs. G. Brooks, Mr. T. Maw, Mr. A. Coates, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Downing.

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Suzanne Jarvis

April 13, 2013 — Nikellom

Rotherham General Hospital

Suzanne Jarvis is my fourth cousin, once removed and daughter of Leslie Jarvis and Elsie Breckin. Below is a newspaper article published shortly after an inquest into her tragic death.

THE ADVERTISER, FRI. MAY 25TH, 1984

HORSE FALL GIRL HAD BLOOD CLOT IN HER HEART

A contraceptive pill could have contributed to the death of a 21 years-old girl who died almost a month after being thrown from a horse, a Rotherham inquest heard this week.

Suzanne Jarvis, of Simmonite Road, Kimberworth Park, died in Rotherham District General Hospital from a blood clot in her heart.

At the time, doctors were finally winning their battle to heal the injuries she sustained in the riding accident, revealed Dr David Slater, the consultant pathologist at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

Suzanne was thrown from her horse on January 7th, while she and her friend, 17 years-old Julie Hatfield, were exercising two horses from a riding stables on West Bawtry Road, where Julie was on a youth training scheme.

As the girls rode towards Whiston traffic lights, Suzanne’s horse started to shy as an articulated lorry went by.

Suzanne, who was leading the way, was thrown into the road after the horse fell down on its right side.

Julie said that the horse had turned 180 degrees while shying, but added that she hadn’t seen exactly what had happened next because she was struggling to keep her own horse under control.

Delivery driver Mr Anthony Doddy, who was following the lorry up the hill told the inquest the lorry was going very slowly and was not particularly close to the kerb.

He remembered seeing a horse’s tail and looking in to his rear mirror to see if he could pull out because he knew there was something ahead in the road.

“As I got nearer, I saw the girl lying in the road and I had to swerve to avoid her”, he said.

Lorry driver Mr Graham Kelly said the horse could have been frightened by the noise the engine of his lorry, which was carrying six tonnes of red dust for BSC.

“The lorry was making a lot of noise, but I didn’t expect it to disturb the horses. As I drew level with the first one, I saw its head go back and, when I looked in my near-side mirror, I saw the rear of the horse come close to the trailer, so I stopped further up to find out what exactly had happened”, he said.

Forensic tests showed that there was blue paint on some of Suzanne’s clothes and footwear which matched that from the near side mudguard of the lorry. But no traces were found on the saddle or on the horse, which suffered only slight scratches and lacerations, which were thought to have been caused when it struggled to its feet.

When Suzanne was admitted to the accident emergency unit at the the District Hospital, she was found to be suffering from multiple injuries.

Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Patrit Majumdar told the inquest she had fractured pelvis bones which were causing a pelvic haemorrhage. Because of this he didn’t prescribe anti coagulant therapy – treatment which would have helped to prevent blood clots from forming.

“If I had given her this treatment during the first week after the accident she would have died within 48 hours from a massive internal haemorrhage” he said.

“We had to weigh the risks” he added.

The day Suzanne died she was visited by two plastic surgeons from the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, who were to perform skin grafts on her legs.

She had to have operations on her legs to remove skin which had died through lack of blood, explained Mr Majumdar.

Another doctor told how impressed they were with the treatment Suzanne was receiving.

The court heard that Suzanne died at 11pm, after a major disturbance in her heart.

Consultant pathologist Dr David Slater said “It was probably the immobilisation which caused the deep veined thrombosis from which she died but with her type of injuries immobilisation was inevitable.”

“There is a small but significant risk of clots to any woman on the contraceptive pill – as was Suzanne”, he added. “It is unlikely that this was the cause f her clots, but it was an initiating factor.”

He added that thrombosis could set in despite the greatest medical care and attention.

The horse which Suzanne was riding was a seven years-old gelding which had been lodged at the stables for three months.

Its owner, Christine Griffiths, of Sheffield, explained that she had frequently exercised it on the same route. It had never showed signs of shying.

The inquest also heard that Suzanne was a proficient horse rider, who was studying to become an instructress.

Coroner Mr Kenneth Potter recorded a verdict of accidental death.

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Laura Jarvis

April 12, 2013 — Nikellom

Frederick Street – 1907

Laura Jarvis, born in 1883 in Rotherham, is my second cousin, twice removed and daughter of Eliza Jane Bowler Crossland and Frank Jarvis.

In 1903, Laura married George Henry Edwards, in Rotherham.

Below are a couple of newspaper articles published shortly after Laura’s terrible death.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 1940.

WOMAN DIES AFTER HOUSE FIRE.

JUMP FROM BEDROOM WINDOW.

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Present day location of 98 Frederick Street

“If Mrs. Edwards had not unfortunately gone back for a coat she would not have been burned,” said the Rotherham Borough Coroner, Mr. W. J. Bradford, J.P., at an inquest, held in Rotherham on Wednesday, on Mrs. Laura Edwards (56), of 98, Frederick Street, Rotherham, who died in Rotherham Hospital from the effects of burns sustained in a fire at her home last Saturday.

Dr. J. J. B. Sebastian, of Rotherham Hospital, said Mrs. Edwards was admitted on November 16th suffering from shock and second and third degree burns of the face, neck, chest, back and arms. She died on November 19th from secondary shock due to the burns.

Bramwell Street

Evidence of identification was given by the deceased’s daughter, Madge Batty, married, of 40, Bramwell Street, Rotherham.

The widower, George Henry Edwards, said at about midnight on November 15th, he went to bed with his wife in the front bedroom, leaving a small coal fire burning in the living room. The fire was dying out. At about 7.30 a.m. on Saturday, witness was aroused by his wife and heard loud banging on the back door. They went downstairs and found the living room full of smoke and flames. Witness said his wife was just behind him when she opened the door leading to the shop at the front of the house, but when he turned round she had gone. Witness went out of the front door and got on to the footpath in Frederick Street, when his wife, who was wearing only her night clothes, jumped from the bedroom window into the street.

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Rotherham Hospital

WENT FOR COAT.

He thought she must have gone back upstairs to get her fur coat, which was in the back bedroom. When the house was examined after the fire the fur coat was found in the front bedroom, near the window. There was nothing else for which his wife should go upstairs, as witness had the money belonging to the shop in his pocket.

Sergt. J. W. Bartle, of Rotherham Fire Brigade, said the contents of the living room and the bedroom above it were blazing fiercely when the Fire Brigade arrived. The living room was burned out and the contents of the bedroom were severely damaged. The fire had apparently originated in a settee in the living room.

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Laura’s grave

Mrs. Edwards had apparently been trapped in the bedroom when trying to retrieve some clothing. She threw herself from the bedroom window before the arrival of the Fire Brigade.

Answering Supt. F. Briddon, the witness expressed the view that had the back door not been broken in and had the door leading from the living room to the stairs been left closed, the fire would have been contained to the living room and would not have spread upstairs.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 1940.

Mr. Edwards and daughters, of 98, Frederick Street, wish to thank doctors and nurses of Rotherham Hospital, also relatives and friends for kind letters of sympathy and floral tributes in their sad bereavement.

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