WEEK 42

Some Beautiful Dresses

September 30, 2016 — Nikellom

Bride & bridegroom

Dorothy May Mollekin, born in 1898 in Pontefract, is my first cousin, twice removed and daughter of Herbert Mollekin.

Below is a newspaper article published shortly after Dorothy’s marriage to Charles Henry Brooke.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1924.

MALTBY WEDDING.

BROOKE – MOLLEKIN.

SOME BEAUTIFUL DRESSES.

“Happy the bride whom the sun shines on” is an old Yorkshire saying that can fittingly be applied to Miss Dorothy May Mollekin, fourth daughter of Mr. Herbert Mollekin and Mrs. Mollekin, of The Grange, Maltby, who was married at Maltby Parish Church on Wednesday afternoon to Mr. Chas. Henry Brooke, son of Mr. And Mrs. J. Brooke, of Edlington, near Doncaster, for a more beautiful spring day for a wedding could not have been desired, nor could a more radiant bride. Another happy omen occurred later in the afternoon when the news of the success of Mr. Mollekin’s horse, “Hereford Lad,” which won the first race at Kelso, was received.

Saint Bartholomew’s Church

The Rev. C. E. Hughes, Vicar of Maltby, was the officiating clergyman, and the service was choral, the Maltby Church choir being in attendance. The hymn, ”The voice that breathed o’er Eden,” was sung, and the music played by Mr. Reeves, the organist, included Beethoven’s “Wedding March.”

The bride, who was given away by her father, was beautifully gowned in ivory georgette, on a foundation of frilled crepe-de-chine finished with pointed lace and ribbon. The tucked panels of ivory georgette from the shoulder to the hem were stitched with pearl beads, and the long sleeves were also of ivory georgette. At the waist was a girdle of orange, blossom and myrtle leaves. The train was of chenille georgette, and fell from the shoulders, where it was fastened with two diamond-shaped pearl ornaments, in Watteau pleats. It was faced back with ivory georgette, on which was designed a horse shoe worked in pearls, and which was edged with pearl trimming and bordered with silver loops. The veil of Brussels net had a coronet of orange blossom and myrtle leaves, and was richly embroidered at the corners with marguerites.

Bridal party

At the altar the bride knelt on a lovely cushion in ivory chenille georgette, with silver picot edge. On the cushion were worked marguerites and a true lover’s knot. Silver shoes completed the bride’s dainty and altogether charming attire. Her bouquet was of lilies of the valley and white heather.

The bride was attended by her two sisters, Miss Ivy Mollekin and Miss Sybil Mollekin, whose dresses, of broderie anglaise or net, were draped at the sides, and caught up with huge silver roses. The foundations were of ivory glace silk trimmed with frills and insertion. Their closely fitting bodices were of Haitienne silk, and their tiny puff sleeves were finished off with silver trimming. The dresses were of ankle length. Their head dresses were bands of silver roses and leaves. They carried bouquets of mauve and white tulips, and wore gold wristlet watches, the gifts of the bridegroom.

The little train bearer, Miss Diana Vasey, daughter of Mr. Melton Vasey, Doncaster, the well-know trainer of Mr. Mollekin’s horses, was dressed in ivory georgette, with silver leaves round her hair. She wore a gold neck-chain, the gift of the bridegroom.

The best man was Mr. T. Brookfield, junr.

The bride’s mother was in black charmeuse, with black sequin overdress. The side-back drapings were faced back with white charmeuse, finished off with a brilliant buckle. The corsage was piped with ivory charmeuse. She wore a black tagel hat with paradise plume.

The bridegroom’s mother wore a cinnamon-brown marocain silk gown, with one-sided panel traced in Egyptian colours. On the right side the cascade was caught up with twists of beads. She wore a brown georgette hat to match.

All the dresses were made by Miss R. Webb, of 74, Frederick street, and late of Mme. Jarrold’s.

After the ceremony a reception was held by Mr. And Mrs. H. Mollekin at the Oriental Cafe of Messrs. Henry Gough, Ltd. Later Mr. And Mrs. Brooke left for a short honeymoon at Bridlington, and will take up residence at The Stud Farm, Tickhill Castle, on Monday. The bride’s travelling costume was of brown gaberdine, and she wore a red satin hat, a fox fur, and brown shoes.

Bride’s parents

The nuptial rejoicings were continued throughout the day, and the admirable manner in which all the arrangements were carried out was typical of the unsurpassed way in which Messrs. Henry Gough, Ltd., carry out such functions in regard to both provision and service. Both wedding breakfast and dance supper were daintily served, and the tables were tastefully set out and decorated. About ninety guests were present at the wedding breakfast. The wedding cake, made by Messrs. Henry Gough, Ltd., was in three tiers, and approached four feet in height. It was elegantly decorated, and was a striking specimen of the confectioner’s art.

The company adjourned to The Grange to view the wedding presents, after which afternoon tea was served in the cafe.

Ere evening arrived the cafe had been converted into a dance hall, for which purpose it is admirably suited. The supper-room was downstairs and another room was laid with soft thick carpets and attractively arranged as a lounge.

The full cafe orchestra, including a saxophone player, played brilliantly for the dancing, which was continued until a late hour.

THE PRESENTS.

The Grange

The wedding presents were as follows: – Bridegroom to bride, travelling coat; bride to bridegroom, signet ring; Mr. H. Mollekin, cheque; Mrs. Mollekin, household linen; Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Brookfield and family, silver ink stand and toast rack; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McGlade, cut glass decanters; Mr. and Mrs. Skerrow, trinket service; Mr. W. Fox and Miss M. Brookfield, Wedgewood biscuit barrell; Miss P. D. Hickling, carver rests; employees of Mr. J. Brooks, mahogany clock; Mrs. Carter, table centre (hand made); Mr. and Mrs. Oughton, carvers (case of); Miss Hunter, silver cake basket; Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Mollekin, easy chair; Mr. and Mrs. F. Brooks, tea service; Miss Taylor, cut glass pickle jar; Mr. and Mrs. Etchell, cut glass glass and jug; Mr. and Mrs. Wright, half-dozen tea cups, saucers and plates; Mr. and Mrs. S. Mollekin, cut glass salad bowl; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Booth, oxidised silver kerb and companion set; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. R. Marsh, case of afternoon tea knives; Mr. and Mrs. T. Fawcett, water colour pictures and frames; Mr. and Mrs. F. Lidgett, suede cushion; Mr. and Mrs. E. Allsopp, satin cushion; Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, satin cushion; Mr. and Mrs. H. Crowther, biscuit barrel; Miss M. Brook, satin cushion, Mr. S. Brook and family, case stainless knives; Mr. and Mrs. Hancock and family, biscuit barrel; Mr. and Mrs. Evans and family, cut glass jug; Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, double dinner service; Dr. E. and Mrs. Dufty, paffou; Misses Ellis, silver sugar scope; Messrs. Mason, silver butter dish; Mr. Porter, cheese and butter dish; cousins, half-dozen silver serviette rings; Mr. and Mrs. F. Hopkinson, silver candlesticks; Mr. and Mrs. T. Bains, jardinier; Ald. E. and Mrs. Dunn, bronze copper coal scuttle; Mrs. Berwick, cream and sugar basin and silver stand; Tommy and Dolly White, silver salt cellar; Mr. Stan. Mollekin and Miss Wrigley, eiderdown; Mr. And Mrs. C. Sykes, oak oval mirror; Mr. and Mrs. J. Lant, cut glass salad bowl; gardeners, dolly tub, etc., etc., Mr. and Mrs. G. Crowther, cut-glass salad bowl; Fred, Claude and Jack, chamber service; Ivy and Sybil, copper kerb and companion set; Mr. A. Plant and family, silver teapot, cream jug and sugar basin; Mr. and Mrs. J. Mollekin, silver teapot; Mr. and Mrs. Davy, copper coal box, Mr. and Mrs. G. Brocklesby, silver teaspoons; Miss Wells, China salad bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Hanford, silver card tray; Mr. and Mrs. G. Woodcock, 400 day clock; Mr. and Mrs. Mills, cake stand; Katherine, Dorothy and Jack, case carvers; Mr. and Mrs. H. Nicholson, salt cellars, Mr. and Mrs. Whitely, kitchen rug; A Friend, case fish eaters; Master C. Chambers, ash and cigarette tray; Miss Firth, chamber service; Mr. W. A. Wolstenholme, fruit spoons; Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hoyland, cutlery; Mr. S. Hawley, carvers; Mrs. J. Dickinson (Highfields), tablecloth; Mrs. H. Moorhouse, candlesticks; Miss W. Dickinson, silver vase; Mr. and Mrs. H. Mollekin, coffee service; Mr. and Mrs. Vasey, bronzed flower vases; A Friend, bolster and pillow slips; Mr. and Mrs. Farrar, bronze tray; A. Swallow (Barnsley), mustard pot.

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Zillah Rowbottom

September 27, 2016 — Nikellom

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Zillah’s grave

Zillah Rowbottom, born in 1900 in Rawmarsh, Rotherham, is my first cousin, twice removed and daughter of Albert Rowbottom and Mary Elizabeth Leak.

Zillah married George William Lockwood in 1922 and a newspaper article pertaining to their wedding can be read here.

THE ADVERTISER, SAT., OCT. 23rd, 1954

DEATH OF MRS G. W. LOCKWOOD. – The death occurred on Tuesday at her home, after an illness lasting nearly a year, of Mrs. Zillah Lockwood (54), wife of Mr. G. W. Lockwood, 5, East Avenue, Rawmarsh. A native of Parkgate, Mrs. Lockwood had spent all her life in the Rawmarsh district. The funeral will take place at the Haugh Road Cemetery to-day.

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Albert Rowbottom

September 26, 2016 — Nikellom

Saint Mary’s Church

Albert Rowbottom, born in 1868 in Parkgate, Rotherham, is my great grand uncle and son of Albert Rowbottom and Charlotte Yates.

In 1899, Albert married Mary Elizabeth Leak in Saint Mary’s Church, Rawmarsh. Together, they issued two children, called, Zillah and Annie.

Albert appears to have lived in Parkgate for all of his life and at some point between 1901 and 1911, became a Grocer at 22 Netherfield Lane, Parkgate. Number 22 has long been demolished and a bungalow now sits on the site. Albert’s older brother, George Henry, had a shop on nearby Terrace Road.

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Location of 22 Netherfield Lane

During World War One, Albert was a munition’s worker and this is the occupation stated on his death certificate.

Albert died from complications arising from a gastric ulcer and below is his obituary in which his name appears as ‘Arthur’. I do not now if this was an error or if Albert had adopted this name. After his death, Mary continued with the business at 22 Netherfield Lane until around 1935.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1917.

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Saint Mary’s Church

THE LATE MR. A. ROWBOTTOM. – The funeral of the late Mr. Arthur Rowbottom, grocer, of Netherfield lane, Parkgate, whose death occurred yesterday week at the age of 48, took place on Tuesday at the Haugh road cemetery, the Rev. F. G. Scovell (Rector of Rawmarsh) officiating. The mourners were Mrs. Rowbottom (widow), Miss Zillah Rowbottom (daughter), Mrs. Rowbottom (mother), Miss Rowbottom (sister), Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Rowbottom, Mr. and Mrs. T. Rowbottom, Mr. and Mrs. F. Rowbottom (brothers and sisters-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. D. Rowbottom, Mr. and Mrs. T. Ewes, Mr. and Mrs. Scholes, Mr. and Mrs. Smith (sisters), Mr. and Mrs. J. Hutton, Mr. and Mrs. Tummey, Mr. and Mrs. A. Shaw, Mrs. W. Gabbitas, Mrs. R. Turner, Mrs. M. Shaw, Mrs. W. Turner, Mrs. Barker, Mrs. A. Gabbitas, Mr. W. Tummey, Miss Tummey, Mr. and Mrs. Butterfield and Miss Butterfield, Mr. Alec Tummey. There were many beautiful floral tributes.

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Lily Rowbottom

September 25, 2016 — Nikellom

Frances, Lily & Ethel Rowbottom

Lily Rowbottom is my great aunt and daughter of Fred Rowbottom and Frances Emily Brough.

Lily was born in 1903 in Parkgate, Rotherham and died at the age of 89 in Lincoln. After marrying, she lived in Netherfield Lane, Parkgate for many years, raising two children there. After her first husband had died, I believe that Lily moved to live in Lincoln as her daughter was working there as a Landlady of a pub. Lily married again in Lincoln during 1973 to Albert G. Cole.

Netherfield Lane

Just prior to my aunt, Ann, being born, my mother was sent to stay at Lily’s home. When my mother arrived, Lily soon began discussing a new school that she’d be attending and clubs she could join etc. My mother panicked and requested to go home, so my grandfather picked her up. When my mother arrived home, Ann had just been born. My mother believed that she had been sent to live with Lily and her family on a permanent or long term basis.

Below is a newspaper article published a few days after Lily’s first marriage in Saint Mary’s Church, Greasbrough.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1924.

EASTER WEDDINGS AT GREASBRO’.

WHITE – ROWBOTTOM.

Saint Mary’s Church

The wedding took place on Tuesday of Mr. George White, of 130, Netherfield lane, Parkgate, and Miss Lily Rowbottom, second daughter of Mrs. Rowbottom and the late Mr. Fred Rowbottom, of 11, Oxford row, Greasbro’. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Fred Rowbottom, wore a dove grey costume, with silver grey hat. There were four bridesmaids, viz., the Misses E. Rowbottom and F. Rowbottom (sisters), Miss F. Smith and Miss Joyce White (sister of the bridegroom). Miss E. Rowbottom and Miss F. Smith wore fawn coloured costumes, with hats to match, and the Misses F. Rowbottom and Joyce White had dresses of blue silk, with hats to match. Mr. John White (brother of the bridegroom) was best man and Messrs. J. Rowbottom and Cyril Dean were the groomsmen. The reception was held in the church old schoolroom, some 150 guests being entertained. Numerous and useful presents had been received.

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Herbert Randal Mollekin

September 24, 2016 — Nikellom

Herbert Randal Mollekin (known as Molly), born in 1923 in Rotherham, is my second cousin, once removed and the only child of George Herbert Mollekin.

The Italian Campaign of World War Two was the name of Allied operations in and around Italy, from 1943 to the end of the war in Europe. It is estimated that between September 1943 and April 1945, some 60,000-70,000 Allied and 60,000-150,000 German soldiers died in Italy, one of them being Herbert Randal Mollekin. Herbert served in the Medical Corps during the war and whilst serving in Italy, he was ‘holed’ up in a house when his Captain was injured in a nearby pathway. Herbert attempted to help but was shot by a sniper.

Molly’s military decorations

In 2011, I was contacted by a lady from overseas whose mother, Margaret, had been Herbert’s girlfriend. Margaret was born in Newcastle, but during World War Two, she was stationed at Whitby in NAAFI (The Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes). Presumably, this is how Herbert and Margaret met. After Herbert had been killed, Margaret and Herbert’s parents kept in touch and Margaret was sent a number of photos and even Herbert’s military decorations. Margaret treasured these for the rest of her life and after she passed away, her daughter kindly posted them to me.

Herbert is remembered on two war memorials; on Maltby war memorial and on the Rotherham cenotaph located in Clifton Park.

Rotherham War Memorial

Herbert had been due to study at Cambridge University before being ‘called up’ to serve in World War Two.

There is sadly no mention of Herbert’s bravery in any edition of the Rotherham Advertiser.

Herbert’s first cousin, John Herbert McGlade, was also killed in World War Two.

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Braithwell Wedding

September 24, 2016 — Nikellom

Daisy & Bert

George Herbert Mollekin, is my first cousin, twice removed and son of Herbert Mollekin. Bert marred twice, firstly to Mary Allison who died suddenly in 1952 and secondly, to Daisy’s friend, Dulcie Wild, in 1953.

Bert issued one child with Daisy, called, Herbert Randal Mollekin who sadly died in World War Two.

Below is a newspaper article pertaining to Bert’s first marriage.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1922

MOLLEKIN – ALLISON. – At St. James’ Church, Braithwell, on Sept. 19 (by the Rev. W. Seed, assisted by Rev. Greenwood, Maltby), George Herbert (Bert), eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. Mollekin, The Grange, Maltby, to Mary Priscilla (Daisy), only daughter of Mr. And Mrs. H. Allison, Butchers’ Arms, Braithwell.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1922.

WEDDING AT BRAITHWELL.

MOLLEKIN – ALLISON.

A very interesting wedding took place at Braithwell on Tuesday week, when Miss Mary Priscilla (“Daisy”) Allison, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allison, of the Butchers’ Arms, Braithwell, was married to Mr. Bert Mollekin, son of Mr. Herbert Mollekin, builder and contractor, Maltby. The Rev. W. Seed officiated at the ceremony, assisted by the Rev. H. Greenwood. The bride wore a white satin embroidered dress with pearls, a veil, and carried a sheaf of lilies and carnations. The bride’s mother was attired in black charmeuse and the bridegroom’s mother wore a dress of mauve satin. A reception was held at the Butchers’ Arms, Braithwell, Appended is a list of the presents:- Bride to bridegroom, ebony-fitter leather suit case; bridegroom to bride, skunk furs; Mrs. Allison, household linen; Mrs. A. Allison, duchess set; Mr. A. Allison, clothes horse; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allison, silver cheese dish; Mr. Harold Allison, towels; Mrs. Hartley, linen bedspread; Miss Purvis, tea cosy; Mr. Mollekin, household furniture; Mrs. Mollekin, piano; Mr. and Mrs. J. Mollekin, sugar scuttle; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mollekin, old gold shenelle table cover; Misses Mabel, Dolly, Ivy and Sybil, cosy chair; Miss Mary Mollekin, silver photo frame; Mr. and Mrs. Asquith, oak clock; Mr. and Mrs. Crompton, oak clock; Mr. and Mrs. W. Pearson, keyless clock and marmalade jar; Masters Fred, Claud and Jack Mollekin, pair of pictures; Mr. and Mrs. Milner, fruit servers; Mr. and Mrs. L. Hibbard, case of silver tea knives; Mr., Mrs. and Misses Gelsthorpe, fish eaters; Miss E. Greenwood, handkerchief case; Mrs. F. Dunstan, bread basket and d’Oyley; Mr. and Mrs. Smith, quilt; Mr. and Mrs. Kohler, salad servers; Master and Miss Barney, sideboard cloth; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dunstan, cooking utensils; Mrs. Betts, case of silver teaspoons and tongues; Mr. and Mrs. Davy, oak tray; Miss Houghton, mincer and tea infuser; Master Harold Crowcroft, glass salad carvers; Mr. Nash, half-dozen dessert spoons and two tablespoons; Mr. McGlade, oak and silver salad bowl; Mr. A. Wray, set of Wedgewood and silver biscuit barrel and preserve jar; Rev. and Mrs. Seed, silver vase and sugar sifter; Mr. and Mrs. H. Crowcroft, vinegar bottle in silver stand; Miss Howard, silver fruit dish; Mrs. P. Woyman, teapot; Mrs. W. Marshall, ash trays; Mrs. Hornsey, half-dozen stainless knives; Mr. and Mrs. Foers, biscuit barrel; Mr. and Mrs. Hopkinson, crown Derby bowl; Mr. and Mrs. P. Neal, silver cake stand; Mr. and Mrs. Wray, pair of glass dishes; Miss Fielding, chair backs and table runner; Mrs. Allen, glass flower basket d’Oyley; Mr. Gilbert Place, jam dish; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Booth, cheese and biscuit server; Mr. R. Butler, pair of silver vases; Mr. and Mrs. Dobson, silver fruit dish; Mrs. Cawood, d’Oyleys, table centre and dish cloths; Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood, table cloth; Mrs. Howard, silver and mauve jam dish; Mr. and Mrs. Appleyard, pair of silver candlesticks; Mrs. Markham, celery glass and kitchen utensils; Masters J. and G. Davy, silver coffee strainer; Miss Sally Turner, three pictures; Miss Hardcastle, pair of pictures; Mr. Hastings, easy chairs; Miss Leonard, kitchen utensils; Mr. and Mrs. Smith, grandfather’s clock; Councillor and Mrs. Dunn, barometer; Mr. and Mrs. Longbottom, epergne; Miss F. Sanderson, cheese dish; Mr. G. Turner, tea set; Mr. R. P. Dunn and S. Fletcher, salad bowl; Miss May Howes, epergne; Mr. Stanley Mollekin, chamber service; Mr. and Mrs. Sykes, barometer; Mrs. Palmer and family, case cutlery; Miss F. and Mr. L. Colbeck, silver and glass cake basket; Miss Drew, oak server, Miss L. A. Bailey, ebony and silver crumb and bread tray; Mr. and Mrs. Roe, picture and pair of ornaments; Mrs. C. Marshall, blue salts; Mr. and Mrs. Purvis, duchess set; Mr. H. Brooke, cruet; Mr. R. A. Houghton, egg boiler; Mr. and Mrs. Adams, table cloth; Mrs. Harrison, cushion cover; Mrs. Parkes, bread board and knife; Mrs. Bailey, glass butter plate; Mrs. J. Brookes, tray cloth; Mrs. Brewster, crockery ware; Mr. and Mrs. Crowder, eider down.

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Johann Mölleken & Henrietta Muehlenweg

September 23, 2016 — Nikellom

Johann Mölleken

The Mölleken family originates from Hiesfeld, Dinslaken, Rheinland, Prussia (now Germany). Records show that they were living in Hiesfeld from at least the 1500s. Over the years, the Mölleken family has spread around the globe to locations including America, Brazil, Canada, England and New Zealand.

My second great grandparents were called Johann Mölleken and Henrietta Muehlenweg. Circa 1862, Johann and Henrietta along with their daughter, sailed from Prussia to England armed with a gun and a sword. They probably arrived at Sunderland before moving on to Hull.

Henrietta Muhlenweg

Johann and Henrietta perhaps left Prussia due to political and economic pressures and they might have been bound for America to join Johann’s relations. They may have decided to postpone the final step of their journey but decided to settle in England. A family rumour is that Johann had murdered somebody in Prussia and had to quickly flea the country. Johann is the only Mölleken to have settled in England.

Johann and Henrietta issued four children together. One died in Prussia and the surviving three were called, Henriette Elise, Johann Hermann and Johann.

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Johann’s pistol

The name Mölleken, in England, underwent a process of anglicisation, firstly changing to Molleken and finally Mollekin. In other countries, such as in America and Canada, the name simply became Molleken. Notable people with the surname of Molleken, with whom I’m related to, include Brent Moelleken, Dustin Molleken, Lorne Molleken and Patrick Mölleken.

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Frances Emily Brough

September 21, 2016 — Nikellom

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Clara & Frances

Frances Emily Brough is my great grandmother and she was born on 2nd July 1873 in Sheffield to parents, Charles Brough and Clara Loukes.

Frances’s parents married in 1872 in Saint Matthew’s Church, Sheffield. Frances’s father, Charles, is an enigma. Family stories that I’ve heard are that he emigrated to Australia to become a Policeman or that he went abroad to find gold. I think the idea was that he was going to make some money and then invite his wife and daughter to join him. Except he never did. He simply disappeared and was never seen again. He may never have even left the country. His wife, Clara, had to wait eighteen years before marrying again; presumably, because the whereabouts of Charles were unknown. Frances and Clara both ended up in a Workhouse in Sheffield for a while before being rescued by one of Frances’s uncles.

Saint Stephen’s Church

In 1898, Frances married Fred Rowbottom in Saint Stephen’s Church, Sheffield. Together, they set up home in Parkgate near Rotherham, living on Albert Road, and issued eight children, who were called, Ethel, Fred, Lily, John, Clara, Frances Emily, Henry and Harold. Some time circa 1910, the family moved from Parkgate to Oxford Row in nearby Greasbrough. Fred’s grandparents had moved from Sheffield to Parkgate in the 1860s, perhaps at the time when the Parkgate Iron and Steel company was founded.

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Fred & Frances

From accounts that I’ve read and heard about Fred, he wasn’t a particularly pleasant person. He liked to spend most of his wages in the pub and gave his wife a pittance to bring the family up on. He can’t have been much of a child lover either, as the children weren’t allowed to speak or move in his presence. Whilst pregnant with my grandfather, Fred kicked Emily in the stomach, causing her to give birth prematurely. It was thought that my grandfather was dead and he was placed in a basket underneath a bed. Signs of life were later detected however and he was fed with the aid of milk on a feather. Fred died as a consequence of the 1918 influenza pandemic when my grandfather was six years old. On top of bringing up eight children on her own, Frances had to work cleaning coaches belonging to a company called ‘Smarts’ in Greasbrough in order to ‘make ends meet’.

Frances & Henry

My mum used to visit her grandmother, Frances, every weekend. Frances was a quiet woman and never spoke of her past life to my mother (a trait passed onto my grandfather). Frances would make the tea and my mum would wash the used pots afterwards. My mum remembered a dark green rocking horse and an organ being in Frances’s home.

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Frances died in 1955 and was buried in Greasbrough Cemetery with her husband, Fred. As was customary at the time, Frances was laid out in her home prior to burial. My mum remembered catching a glimpse of her grandmother’s face whilst she was laid out and described her as having a black eye/bruised face caused by a fall.

THE ADVERTISER, SAT., JULY 9th, 1955

Scrooby Place

GREASBRO’ WOMAN’S DEATH

A verdict of “Death from natural causes” was recorded by the Deputy Borough Coroner (Mr. C. Blenkinsop) at an inquest on Thursday on Frances Emily Rowbottom, aged 82, of 6, Scrooby Place, Greasbro’, who died at the Moorgate General Hospital on Tuesday.

Moorgate Hospital

Ethel Sennitt, of 51, Scrooby Street, Greasbro’, said her mother had not been able to get about since Christmas 1954. She had poor sight in her right eye, and was blind in her left eye. She became ill in January and had been confined to bed since then. The doctor said her heart was weak and that she had a high blood pressure. She complained of pains in her stomach. She became steadily worse and was admitted to the Moorgate General Hospital on July 1st. When the witness visited her on July 3rd she was told that her mother had fallen down while trying to get out of bed, thinking she was at home.

Dr. Sybil M. Jenkins (house physician at the Moorgate General Hospital) said the deceased had complained of difficulty in swallowing and abdominal pains. Her heart was in a very poor state. After the fall, her nose and eye were bruised and swollen.

Greasbrough Cemetery

Her condition, however, was quite good, and the next day she was still quite well. She suddenly collapsed on Tuesday morning.

Dr. Gilbert Forbes (pathologist) said Mrs. Rowbottom had a sudden heart attack. In his opinion the fall had no bearing on her death. Because of the condition of her heart she was liable to die suddenly.

THE ADVERTISER, SAT., JULY 16th, 1955

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Fred & Frances’s grave (unmarked)

THE LATE MRS. F. E. ROWBOTTOM. – The interment took place in the Greasbro’ Cemetery, on Saturday, the Rev. G. K. Dixon (Rector of Thrybergh) officiating, of Mrs. Frances Emily Rowbottom, of 6, Scrooby Place, Greasbro’, who died in the Moorgate General Hospital on Tuesday week after a long illness, at the age of 82. Born at Sheffield, Mrs. Rowbottom lived at Parkgate for a number of years, and took up residence in Greasbro’ 49 years ago, having bee a widow for 37 years. She was a member of the Church Street Methodist Church and of the Greasbro’ branch of the National Federation of Old Age Pensions Associations. She leaves three sons, three daughters, 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mourners were Mr. and Mrs. J. Rowbottom, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rowbottom, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rowbottom and Mrs. F. Rowbottom (sons and daughters-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. P. Sennitt, Mr. and Mrs. G. White and Mrs. F. E. Smith (sons-in-law and daughters); Mr. and Mrs. D. Sennitt, Mr. R. Rowbottom, Mr. J. Rowbottom, Mr. E. Rowbottom and Miss J. Rowbottom (grandchildren); Mr. J. Simpkin, of Sheffield (brother); Mrs. Brady and Mrs. Harris (both od Sheffield), Mrs. Davis, Miss Scholes and Clarice (all of Rawmarsh) nieces. The family thank Dr. P. Collinson, Queen’s Nurses and Home Help Service, doctors and nurses at Moorgate General Hospital and Mrs. Casswell for kind attention, neighbours and friends for kind inquiries and floral tributes.

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Elizabeth Burton & William Bowler Crossland

September 15, 2016 — Nikellom

All Saints’ Church

Elizabeth Burton, born circa 1840 in Wombwell, is my second great aunt and daughter of Thomas Burton and Ann Pickersgill.

In 1858, Elizabeth married William Bowler Crossland in All Saints’ Church, Rotherham. For a number of years, Elizabeth and William lived in Greasbrough before moving to live in central Rotherham.

Elizabeth was a shopkeeper, selling secondhand clothes, on Drummond Street, in Rotherham, roughly where the TESCO petrol station stands today.

Drummond Street

To my knowledge, Elizabeth and William issued four children, two of them being William Thomas Bowler Crossland and Eliza Jane Bowler Crossland. Below are four newspaper articles pertaining to Elizabeth and William.

THE ROTHERHAM ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1895

ROTHERHAM FIREMEN’S LONG SERVICE MEDALS.

Effingham Arms

On Tuesday evening, Sergeant William Bowler Crossland, who, we regret to record, died yesterday morning, and Sergeant Potter, members of the Rotherham Corporation Fire Brigade, were presented with long service medals. A social gathering took place at the Effingham Arms, and the presentation was made by Capt. Taylor of Doncaster, a member of the Council of the Fire Brigade Association, who had been deputed to discharge the duty by Sir Charles Firth, president of the association. In the absence of Superintendent Turner, who has recently suffered from indisposition, and is now recruiting at Southport, Deputy-Superintendent Williams occupied the chair. Sergeant Crossland was unable to be present at the ceremonial, he being at the time confined to his bed. He had been twenty-five years connected with the local fire brigade service, and for twenty-six years had been engaged in the water-works department of the old Rotherham and Kimberworth Local Board of Health, and afterwards the Corporation. He was highly respected, and his decease will be regretted by many friends. He was 59 years of age.

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Rotherham Fire Station

CROSSLAND. – May 3rd, at Drummond street, Mr. William Bowler Crossland, aged 57 years.

THE ROTHERHAM ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1895

FUNERAL OF A ROTHERHAM FIREMAN.

The funeral of Sergeant William Bowler Crossland took place on Sunday, at the Rotherham Cemetery, the Rev. W. A. Holiday being the officiating clergyman. The mourners were Mrs. Crossland, Mr. and Mrs. W. Crossland, Mr. and Mrs. F. Jarvis, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Crossland, Mr. and Mrs. G. Crossland, Mrs. Morton, Mr. and Mrs. T. Burton, Miss K. Crossland, Miss F. Crossland, Miss J. Crossland, and the grandchildren, Master F. Jarvis, Miss J. Jarvis, and Miss L. Jarvis. Deceased had been connected with the waterworks department of the Corporation for a large number of years. He was a member of the old Local Board of Health Fire Brigade, and upon the formation of the Corporation Fire Brigade he transferred his services to it, his total service extending over a period of 28 years. He had also been connected with the working staff of the Rotherham Theatre Royal for about 24 years.

The deceased was 57 years of age. He was followed to the grave by the members of the brigade and the working staff of the Theatre. The ex-superintendent, Major Hirst, was present and Deputy-superintendent Williams was in command. Superintendent Turner was unable to be present in consequence of ill-health. Deceased had been a member of the Effingham Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, and about thirty members of the lodge joined in the procession.

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Elizabeth & William’s grave

The coffin was borne on the fire engine, which was partially covered by a Union Jack. Wreaths had been forwarded by the members of the Fire Brigade, Mr. Manning, manager of the Theatre Royal, Mrs. Crossland, Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis, Mr. and Mrs. G. Crossland, the Misses Crossland, Messrs. B. and W. Green, and the working staff of the Theatre Royal. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. T. W. Outram.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1905.

CROSSLAND. – October 7th, at 11 court, Drummond street, Rotherham, Elizabeth Crossland, aged 65 years.

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Stanley Jarvis

September 10, 2016 — Nikellom

1945 advert

Stanley Jarvis, born in 1901 in Rotherham, is my second cousin, twice removed and son of Eliza Jane Bowler Crossland and Frank Jarvis.

In 1930, Stanley married Dorothy Moncaster, in Rotherham and together they issued one son called, David Michael Jarvis.

Obituaries for Stanley and his son, David, can be read below.

THE ADVERTISER, FRI., DEC. 20th, 1974

Oakwood Hall

JARVIS. – Stanley, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Hall Hospital, on December 11th; father of David, father-in-law of Denise, and loving grandad of Nicholas and Paul. Cremation took place on December 16th.

Death of Mr. S. Jarvis

Frederick Street

Mr. Stanley Jarvis, of 40, Stag Lane, Rotherham, who founded a radio business in Rotherham in 1928, and retired from it eight years ago, has died in Oakwood Hall Hospital. He was 73.

Mr. Jarvis was born in Rotherham and for a time managed a radio shop in Doncaster before starting his own business with a stall in Rotherham market in 1928. He opened a shop in Frederick Street in 1932, which was demolished 2.5 years ago, by which time his son, Mr. David Jarvis, had taken over the business which included electrical supplies.

Unionist Club

Mr. Jarvis was well-known locally in his youth as a keen billiards and snooker player, and in later life he was a member of the Rotherham Unionist Club and the Woodlands Club. He had been a widower for just over a year, and leaves a son and two grandchildren.

Cremation took place on Monday at Rotherham, the Rev. M. Grylls officiating.

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1973 advert

THE ADVERTISER, FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1987

JARVIS. – David Michael, aged 55, passed away suddenly on June 4th, dearly loved husband of Denise, father of Nicholas, Paul and Penny and grandad of Benjamin and Oliver.

Someone loved and never to be forgotten.

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