Death of Retired Shopkeeper Retired shopkeeper, 65 year old William Rose, died in Great Ellingham on the 6th June 1841. He may well have died just a few hours before the National Census which was undertaken that very night. 1841 Census William’s name does not appear on the census. His 60 year old widow, Amelia,…
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Three Sons-in-law with the name John!
Illustration by Christine Fuller Death of William Downes William Downes died on the 30th August, 1853 at the age of 79. He was buried in the churchyard at the Parish Church of St James a few days later on the 4th September. Just three weeks earlier, William had put his affairs in order. He signed…
John Mallows died 1870 but buried 1869!
The inscription on the headstone in the churchyard at Great Ellingham for John Mallows and his wife Amy is still clear after over 130 years. John Mallows. Born August 19th, 1802. Died August 7th, 1870. Also of Amy, his wife. Born November 7th, 1805. Died February 24th, 1885. Burial entries for John Mallows and his…