WEEK 42

Florence Jane Liversidge

February 7, 2017 — Nikellom

Moorgate Hospital

Florence Jane Liversidge, born in 1901 in Rotherham, is the wife of William Cecil Price who is my first cousin, twice removed.

William and Florence are both buried in Greasbrough Cemetery, Rotherham and below is Florence’s obituary.

THE ADVERTISER, SAT., JAN. 15th, 1966

DEATH OF MRS. F. J. PRICE – The death occurred last Saturday, at the Moorgate General Hospital, Rotherham, Of Mrs. Florence Jane Price, aged 64, of 4, Homestead Drive, Thorogate, Rawmarsh.

Greasbrough Cemetery

Born at Masbro’, Mrs. Price later moved to Greasbro’, where she lived for 26 years. She had lived at Rawmarsh for four years. During her time of residence at Greasbro’, Mrs. Price was employed as a meals helper at the Greasbro’ Infants’ School. She was a member of the Greasbro’ branch of the National Federation of Old Age Pensions Associations. Her husband, Mr. William Cecil Price is a steel worker at J. J. Habershon and Sons, Ltd., Rotherham.

Mrs. Price was a Roman Catholic, and attended the St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Rawmarsh. She was also a member of the Union of Catholic Mothers. She leaves a widower, a daughter and a granddaughter.

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William & Florence’s grave

Interment took place on Wednesday at the Greasbro’ Cemetery, following Requiem Mass at the St. Joseph’s Church. Mourners were Mr. W. C. Price (widower), Mr. and Mrs. Bradley (son-in-law and daughter), Miss A. Bradley (granddaughter), Mr. and Mrs. A. Liversidge (brother and sister-in-law), Mrs. A. Deacon (sister), Mr. F. Bedford (brother-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. C. Cutts, Mr. D. Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. T. Cutts (nephews and nieces), Mr. and Mrs. W. Stenton, Miss A. Stenton, Mr. and Mrs. L. Bates, Mr. and Mrs. R. Smith (cousins), Mr. and Mrs. Hickman, Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. T. Carr, representatives of the Greasbro’ branch of the National Federation of Old Age Pensions Associations.

Mr. Price and Mrs. Bradley thank Doctors Jockel and Viney, all the staff of Moorgate General Hospital, and all relations, friends and neighbours for their sympathy and floral tributes, also thanking Mr. Butterfield, funeral director, for his efficient service, and Father Killeen, and Mrs. Greta Sanderson for her help. No more suffering now.

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Price – Liversidge

February 5, 2017 — Nikellom

Saint Bede’s Church

William Cecil Price, born in 1903 in Rotherham, is my first cousin, twice removed and son of Amelia Pinder and Alfred Thomas Price. William’s brother, Ernest Alfred, died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

In 1927, William married Florence Jane Liversidge and below are a couple of newspaper articles published shortly after their marriage.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1927.

PRICE – LIVERSIDGE. – On June 6th, at St. Bede’s Church, Masbro’, by the Rev. Father Horrax, assisted by the Rev. Father Gosse, William Cecil, third son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Price, of “Gavenny,” Kimberworth, to Florence, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Liversidge, of 13, Garden street, Rotherham.

PRICE – LIVERSIDGE.

The wedding took place at St. Bede’s Roman Catholic Church, Station road, Masbro’, on Whit-Monday, of Miss Florence Liversidge, of 13, Garden street, Rotherham, and Mr. William Cecil Price, third son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Price, of “Gavenny,” Kimberworth. The Rev. Father Horrax, assisted by the Rev. Father Gosse, conducted the service, which was given with full Nuptial Mass.

Miss Gibson presided at the organ, and played the Bridal March from “Lohengrin” (Wagner).

The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. F. Bedford, wore a dress of cream georgette, embroidered with tiny seed pearls. She was attended by three bridesmaids, Miss Grace Price (sister of the bridegroom), Mrs. Amy Hopkinson (sister of the bride), and Miss Ada Bedford (niece of the bride), who were prettily attired in dresses of crepe-de-chene with figured insertions. The bride’s bouquet consisted of June roses and white heather. The bridesmaids had bouquets of pink carnations, except the youngest, who carried a French basket containing white carnations.

The best man was Mr. William Stenton (cousin of the bridegroom), of Woodseats, Sheffield.

A reception was held after the ceremony.

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Mr. Riley Retires This Month

February 1, 2017 — Nikellom

Riley’s Coach Depot

Dorothy May Berry, born in 1904 in Parkgate, Rotherham, is my third cousin, thrice removed and daughter of Harry Berry and Agnes Wood. Dorothy’s brother, Frank, is also featured on this site.

In 1928, in Rotherham, Dorothy married Leonard Riley and together they issued two children.

It is interesting to note that Leonard’s brother, Cecil Riley, was the proprietor of the very well known Rotherham business, Riley’s Coaches, which was founded early in the 20th century. Riley’s coach depot was located on Sheffield Road in the Westgate area of Rotherham. Leonard and his family were a Westgate family, living there when the 1911 Census was conducted. Riley’s Coaches were taken over by Gordon’s Coaches of Rotherham in the 1990s.

Rank Hovis Flour Mill

Below is a newspaper article pertaining to Leonard’s retirement in 1966. Leonard worked at the Rank Hovis flour mill, located on Canklow Road, in the Westgate area of Rotherham. Premier Foods, the owners of Rank Hovis, closed the mill in 2008 and it was demolished in January 2012.

THE ADVERTISER, SAT., JULY 23rd, 1966

Mr. Riley retires this month…

Mr. Leonard Riley, of 19, Beechwood Road, Rotherham, received two presentations at an informal gathering, at the Town Corn Mills of Hovis, Ltd., Rotherham, on Tuesday, from Mr. E. A. Williams, Activity Chief Executive (Technical), Flour Milling, Joseph Rank, Ltd.

Mr. Riley was first presented with a gold clock to mark the completion of 40 years with the firm, and was afterwards presented with an engraved silver cigarette box from his colleagues, to mark his retirement later this month.

Starting with the firm in 1922 as an accounts clerk Mr. Riley became commercial manager, a position which he has occupied for many years.

Mr. Herbert Graham, of 9, Nidderdale Road, Rotherham, was presented with a stainless steel tray and tea set and a coffee table and cutlery to mark 40 years service with the company. He is the head warehouseman.

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Sheldon – Gelder

January 31, 2017 — Nikellom

All Saints’ Church

Alice Gelder, born in 1912 in Rotherham, is my third cousin, twice removed and daughter of Fred Gelder and Martha Ann Surtees.

Below is a newspaper article published shortly after Alice’s marriage to Edwin Sheldon.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1932.

SHELDON – GELDER.

The marriage took place in the Rotherham Parish Church on Monday of Mr. Edwin Sheldon, son of Mr. Robert Sheldon and the late Mrs. Sheldon, of 24, Mill Lane, Treeton, and Miss Alice Gelder, daughter of Mr. F. Gelder and the late Mrs. Gelder, of 18, Adams Yard, Rotherham.

The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. F. Surtees, and the best man was Mr. Harold Whitworth (friend of the bridegroom).

The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Gelder (sister of the bride), Miss Martha Gelder (sister of the bride), and Miss Marjorie Sheldon (niece of the bridegroom).

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Rands – Rowbottom

January 30, 2017 — Nikellom

Queen Street

Thelma Rowbottom, born in 1931 in Rotherham, is my second cousin, once removed and daughter of David Edward Rowbottom and Evelyn Clarkson.

Below is a newspaper article published shortly after Thelma’s marriage to Harry Martin Rands.

THE ADVERTISER, SAT., MAR. 31st, 1951

RANDS – ROWBOTTOM

The marriage took place at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Herringthorpe, on Monday, of Miss Thelma Rowbottom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Rowbottom, 54, Tennyson Road, Rotherham, to Mr. Harry Martin Rands, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Rands, 39, Queen Street, Rotherham. The Rev. L. E. Harris officiated.

Given away by her father, the bride wore an oyster-satin gown with a veil and head-dress of orange blossom and carried a bouquet of cream roses. The attendants were Misses D. Hobson (bridegroom’s cousin and P. Goucher (bride’s cousin), and Master J. Hobson (bridegroom’s nephew), Mr. E. Goucher was the best man, and the groomsmen were Messrs. M. Hobson and W. Taylor.

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Early – Cook

January 27, 2017 — Nikellom

Nottingham University

John Craven Early, born in 1937 in Rotherham, is my third cousin, once removed and son of Eric Early and Kathleen Mary Hanby.

Below is a newspaper article published shortly after John’s marriage to Jane Cook.

THE ADVERTISER, SAT., SEPT. 16th, 1961

EARLY – COOK

Mr. John Craven Early, only son of Mrs. E. Early, of 8, Gough Close, Rotherham, and the late Mr. Early, was married on Tuesday at Whiteshill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, to Miss Jane Marie Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Cook, of Windyridge, Whiteshill, Stroud. The Rev. C. V. Beck officiated, and the organist was Mr. Jones.

The bride, given away by her father, wore a full-length gown of white figured brocade with a short bouffant veil, held in place by a pearl coronet, and carried a bouquet of pink rosebuds. She was attended by Miss Kincha Van Gelderen, who wore a full-length dress of pink brocade with a pink head-dress, and carried a bouquet of white carnations and heather,

The best man was Mr. Michael Shreeve and the groomsmen were Mr. Keith Ball and Master Christopher Sowerbutts.

A reception for 70 guests was held at the bride’s home.

The honeymoon is being spent touring, the bride travelling in a green two-piece with apricot-coloured accessories. The couple, who are both students at Nottingham University, will live at Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire.

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Hilda Surtees & Thomas Heald

January 25, 2017 — Nikellom

All Saints’ Church

Hilda Surtees, born in 1920 in Rotherham, is my third cousin, twice removed and daughter of Thomas Henry Surtees and Fanny Todd.

Below are a couple of newspaper articles published a few days after Hilda’s marriage to Thomas Heald along with Thomas’s obituary.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 1943.

HEALD – SURTEES. – On December 26th, 1942, at Rotherham Parish Church, by Rev. H. Kennen, Thomas, Youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Heald, of 15, Browning Drive, to Hilda, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Surtees, of 22, Burns Drive, Herringthorpe.

HEALD – SURTEES.

The marriage of Miss Hilda Surtees, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Surtees, of 22, Burns Drive, Herringthorpe, and Mr. Thomas Heald, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Heald, of 15, Browning Drive, Herringthorpe, was solemnised at Rotherham Parish Church last Saturday, the Rev. Harry Kennen officiating.

Given away by her father, the bride wore a white satin and lace gown, with veil and coronet of orange blossom, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and orchids.

The bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Harrison and Miss Elsie Pickering, who wore respectively a mauve satin dress with veil and coronet to match, and a pink satin dress with veil and coronet to tone. They carried bouquets of lemon chrysanthemums and pink carnations. A small attendant, Miss Hilary Burton, wore a green taffeta dress, with hat and muff to tone.

Mr. Albert Heald was the best man, and the groomsmen were Mr. Fred Evans (bride’s brother-in-law) and Mr. T. H. Surtees (bride’s brother).

The bride’s mother wore a Navy blue floral dress, with hat and shoes to tone, and a spray of pink carnations, while the bridegroom’s mother had a Navy blue dress, with hat and shoes to tone, and a spray of pink carnations.

A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, where about 80 guests were entertained.

To the senior bridesmaids the bridegroom gave cake stands, and to the small attendant he gave a book.

The bridegroom received a case of cutlery from workmates of Messrs. Darwins, Ltd., Beighton, and the bride was presented with a set of carvers from fellow employees at the Templebro’ branch of the firm.

Moorgate Hospital

THE ADVERTISER, SAT., MAY 30th, 1964

HEALD. – Suddenly, on Saturday May 23rd, at Moorgate General Hospital, Thomas, aged 43 years, beloved husband of Hilda, dear dad of Brenda, Margaret, Carole and Steven.

The family send many thanks to Dr. Levy, doctors and nurses of Moorgate General Hospital, relatives, friends and neighbours for the kindness they showed.

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Bairstow – Early

January 23, 2017 — Nikellom

Saint Alban’s Church

Kathleen Margaret Early, born in 1939 in Rotherham, is my third cousin, once removed and daughter of Eric Early and Kathleen Mary Hanby.

Below is a newspaper article published a few days after her marriage to John Bairstow.

THE ADVERTISER, SAT., SEPT. 16th, 1961

BAIRSTOW – EARLY

The marriage took place last Saturday at the Wickersley Parish Church of Miss Kathleen Margaret Early, only daughter of Mrs. K. M. Early, of 8, Gough Close, Wickersley Road, Rotherham, and the late Mr. E. Early, and Mr. John Graham Bairstow, only son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Bairstow, of 25, Woodsetts Road, North Anston, Cannon W. Sorby Briggs officiated, and the organist was Mr. S. Briggs.

Given away by her uncle, Mr. H. Early, the bride wore a full-length dress of white brocade, with a head-dress of white roses, and a shoulder-length veil. She carried a bouquet of pink roses. She was attended by Miss Janet Lloyd and Miss Sally Bairstow (bridegroom’s sister), who wore dresses of blue brocade, and carried bouquets of pink and white carnations.

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Brecks Hotel

The best man was Dr. Robert Berrington, the groomsman was Mr. J. Salmon, and the usher was Mr. J. J. Whenray.

A reception for 54 guests was held at the Brecks Hotel, Rotherham. The bride’s mother wore a blue flowered grosgrain two-piece with white accessories, and the bridegroom’s mother wore a green two-piece trimmed with mink, with bronze-coloured accessories. The honeymoon is being spent at St. Ives, Cornwall, the bride travelling in a blue suit with white accessories. The couple will reside at 31, Toll Lane, Laughton.

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Ada Burton & Sam Holmes

January 22, 2017 — Nikellom

Saint Thomas’s Church

Ada Burton, born circa 1873 in Brinsworth, Rotherham, is my third cousin, twice removed and daughter of Charles Burton and Elizabeth Drabble.

In 1897, in Rotherham, Ada married Sam Holmes and together they issued one child, called, Ada.

Below are obituaries for Ada and Sam.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 1938.

HOLMES. – On October 25th, 1938, at 111, Meadowhall Road, Kimberworth, Ada, the beloved wife of Sam Holmes, and mother of Ada Hughes, aged 65 years.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8th, 1944.

HOLMES. – On January 2nd, 1944, suddenly, at 111, Meadow Hall Road, Kimberworth, Sam, husband of the late Ada Holmes and father of Ada Hughes, aged 73 years.

MR. SAM HOLMES.

The death occurred on Sunday, in his 74th year, of Mr. Sam Holmes, of 111, Meadowhall Road, Rotherham. He retired in 1922 after having been employed as a foreman blacksmith by a Sheffield firm.

Mr. Holmes had been a widower since 1938. He was a native of Walkley, Sheffield.

He leaves one daughter.

The interment took place on Wednesday in the Kimberworth Churchyard, preceded by a service held in the church conducted by the Rev. S. B. King.

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Early – Gregory

January 20, 2017 — Nikellom

Doncaster Road Congregational Church

In 1942, Ernest Harold Early, my second cousin, twice removed, married Brenda Joan Gregory. Below is a newspaper article published shortly after their marriage.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, APRIL 11th, 1942.

EARLY – GREGORY.

The marriage took place in the Doncaster Road Congregational Church, Rotherham, on Saturday, of Miss Brenda Joan Gregory, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Gregory, of “Kildare,” Wickersley Road, Rotherham, to Mr. Ernest Harold Early, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Early, of “Kyngeston,” Broom Lane, Rotherham. The service which was choral, was conducted by the Rev. V. E. Watson, and Mr. Colin Sanderson was the organist.

Cooperative Society

The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by Mrs. W. Spencer (her sister), Miss Marjorie Smith (her cousin), and Miss Jean Early (niece of the bridegroom).

The best man was Mr. Clifford Early (brother of the bridegroom), and the groomsmen were Mr. Leonard Early and Mr. Eric Early (brothers of the bridegroom).

A reception was given by the bride’s parents in the Co-operative Cafe, Rotherham.

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