In the Spring of 1881, Josiah and Ellen Norah's daughter Gertrude Agnes dies [1].
They have two further children [2]:
- Elsie Gertrude (1882)
- Harold Martin (1884)
In total, they had 9 children between 1871 and 1884 - 2 sons, one who dies in infancy, and 7 daughters, one who dies in infancy.
On 18 May 1881, Josiah was initiated into Freemasonary at the Unanimity and Sincerity Lodge, No 261, at the Masonic Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset [3]. His passing took place on 14 September and his raising on 12 October. He remained a member of the Freemasons until his death in 1915.
On 18 May 1881, Josiah was initiated into Freemasonary at the Unanimity and Sincerity Lodge, No 261, at the Masonic Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset [3]. His passing took place on 14 September and his raising on 12 October. He remained a member of the Freemasons until his death in 1915.
In the Kelly's Somersetshire and Bristol Directory of 1889 [4], Josiah Lewis has a residential listing at 9 Crescent, Taunton.
On the 1891 census [5], Josiah is living at 9 The Crescent, aged 45 years, with his occupation given as an Outfitter. His wife is again listed as Norah instead of Ellen, aged 45 years, along with their children, Annie, Edith, Fanny, Winifred, Elsie & Harold.
Their eldest daughter, Ellen, is living as a Boarder at 7 Richmond Road, Staplegrove, Taunton, with the occupation given as a scholar on the 1891 census [6]. Also at this address is Rachael E Barford, whose occupation is given as an English Teacher (School).
During a search of the British Newspaper Archives (https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk), I found that Josiah Lewis stood to become a Councillor on the Taunton Town Council in 1894. An article in the Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser on Wednesday 31 October 1894, Mr J Lewis, along with Mr W Goodland and Mr Steevens, are named as attending a meeting at St James School-room as candidates in the Municipal Election for the North Ward [7]. An article in the Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser on Wednesday 7 November 1894, tells of Messers Goodman and Lewis being elected on Thursday 1 November 1894 following the withdrawal of Mr Steevens from the Election [8].
Their eldest daughter, Ellen, is living as a Boarder at 7 Richmond Road, Staplegrove, Taunton, with the occupation given as a scholar on the 1891 census [6]. Also at this address is Rachael E Barford, whose occupation is given as an English Teacher (School).
During a search of the British Newspaper Archives (https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk), I found that Josiah Lewis stood to become a Councillor on the Taunton Town Council in 1894. An article in the Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser on Wednesday 31 October 1894, Mr J Lewis, along with Mr W Goodland and Mr Steevens, are named as attending a meeting at St James School-room as candidates in the Municipal Election for the North Ward [7]. An article in the Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser on Wednesday 7 November 1894, tells of Messers Goodman and Lewis being elected on Thursday 1 November 1894 following the withdrawal of Mr Steevens from the Election [8].
On 15 August 1895, Josiah and Ellen's eldest daughter, Ellen Norah Lewis, marries Alfred Samuel Tetley, eldest son of the Reverend John Pickles Tetley, at Silver Street Baptist Church, Taunton [9]. An announcement of their marriage is made in the Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser on Wednesday 28 August 1895 [10].
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An announcement was also placed in the Chard and Ilminster News on 24 August 1895 [11].
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In the 1897 Kelly's Directory of Somerset [12], Josiah is listed as a Tailor at 11 North Street.
On 22 May 1900, Edith Mary Lewis, the 3rd born daughter to Josiah and Ellen Norah, marries Horace White Goodman [13] at the Silver Street Baptist Church in Taunton, Somerset. An announcement of their marriage was placed in the Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser on Wednesday 6 June 1900 [14].
By the time of census of 1901 [15], Josiah is living at 1 The Crescent, aged 55 years, with the occupation of Outfitter, and that he is also listed as an employer. Living with him are his wife, again listed as Norah instead of Ellen, aged 55 years, and their daughters, Fanny and Winifred.
On the 1901 census [16] Ellen Norah Tetley is living with her husband Alfred Samuel, a Schoolmaster, and their 4 month daughter, Ethel Norah, at Llwynow in Llanllwchaiarn, Powys, Wales. Elsie Gertrude Lewis is also at this residence, listed as Sister-in-Law, along with a general domestic servant, Mary S Rhun.
Annie Louisa Lewis is living as a Lodger at 43 Dickenson Road, Rusholme, Manchester, on the 1901 census [17] and is working as a teacher.
Edith Mary Goodman is living at 1 Fairwater Terrace, Taunton, Somerset, on the 1901 census [18] with her husband, Horace White, who is an Auctioneers Assistant.
I have been unable to locate Harold Martin Lewis on the 1901 England or Wales census.
The next update will continue with the history of Josiah and Ellen Norah Lewis and their family from 1901 onwards.
On 22 May 1900, Edith Mary Lewis, the 3rd born daughter to Josiah and Ellen Norah, marries Horace White Goodman [13] at the Silver Street Baptist Church in Taunton, Somerset. An announcement of their marriage was placed in the Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser on Wednesday 6 June 1900 [14].
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By the time of census of 1901 [15], Josiah is living at 1 The Crescent, aged 55 years, with the occupation of Outfitter, and that he is also listed as an employer. Living with him are his wife, again listed as Norah instead of Ellen, aged 55 years, and their daughters, Fanny and Winifred.
On the 1901 census [16] Ellen Norah Tetley is living with her husband Alfred Samuel, a Schoolmaster, and their 4 month daughter, Ethel Norah, at Llwynow in Llanllwchaiarn, Powys, Wales. Elsie Gertrude Lewis is also at this residence, listed as Sister-in-Law, along with a general domestic servant, Mary S Rhun.
Annie Louisa Lewis is living as a Lodger at 43 Dickenson Road, Rusholme, Manchester, on the 1901 census [17] and is working as a teacher.
Edith Mary Goodman is living at 1 Fairwater Terrace, Taunton, Somerset, on the 1901 census [18] with her husband, Horace White, who is an Auctioneers Assistant.
I have been unable to locate Harold Martin Lewis on the 1901 England or Wales census.
The next update will continue with the history of Josiah and Ellen Norah Lewis and their family from 1901 onwards.
Sources:
[1] Ancestry.com, FreeBMD, England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
[2] Ancestry.com, FreeBMD, England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915
[3] Ancestry.com, Library and Museum of Freemasonry; London, England; Freemasonry Membership Registers; Description: Register of Contributions: Country and Foreign Lodges, 322-420 (1832); 258-335 (1863) - England, United Grand Lodge of England Freemason Membership Registers, 1751-1921
[3] Ancestry.com, Library and Museum of Freemasonry; London, England; Freemasonry Membership Registers; Description: Register of Contributions: Country and Foreign Lodges, 322-420 (1832); 258-335 (1863) - England, United Grand Lodge of England Freemason Membership Registers, 1751-1921
[4] Ancestry.com, Somersetshire and Bristol Directory, 1889; Publisher: Kelly, UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946
[5] Ancestry.com, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 1875; Folio: 19; Page: 31
[6] Ancestry.com, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 1878; Folio: 89; Page: 25
[7] Britishnewspaperarchvie.co.uk, Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser, Wednesday 31 October 1894 - Image (c) The British Library Board - All Rights Reserved.
[8] Britishnewspaperarchvie.co.uk, Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser, Wednesday 7 November 1894 - Image (c) The British Library Board - All Rights Reserved.
[9] Ancestry.com, FreeBMD, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915
[8] Britishnewspaperarchvie.co.uk, Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser, Wednesday 7 November 1894 - Image (c) The British Library Board - All Rights Reserved.
[9] Ancestry.com, FreeBMD, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915
[10] Britishnewspaperarchvie.co.uk, Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser, Wednesday 28 August 1895 - Image (c) The British Library Board - All Rights Reserved.
[11] Britishnewspaperarchvie.co.uk, Chard and Ilminster News, Saturday 24 August 1895 - Image (c) The British Library Board - All Rights Reserved.
[12] Ancestry.com, 1897 Kelly's Directory of Somerset; Publisher: Kelly's Directories Ltd, UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946
[12] Ancestry.com, 1897 Kelly's Directory of Somerset; Publisher: Kelly's Directories Ltd, UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946
[13] Ancestry.com, FreeBMD, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915
[14] Britishnewspaperarchvie.co.uk, Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser, Wednesday 6 June 1900 - Image (c) The British Library Board - All Rights Reserved.
[15] Ancestry.com, 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2278; Folio; 16; Page: 23
[16] Ancestry.com, 1901 Wales Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 5196; Folio:136; Page: 4
[17] Ancestry.com, 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3683; Folio: 68; Page:41
[18] Ancestry.com, 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2276; Folio: 118; Page: 13
[14] Britishnewspaperarchvie.co.uk, Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser, Wednesday 6 June 1900 - Image (c) The British Library Board - All Rights Reserved.
[15] Ancestry.com, 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2278; Folio; 16; Page: 23
[16] Ancestry.com, 1901 Wales Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 5196; Folio:136; Page: 4
[17] Ancestry.com, 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3683; Folio: 68; Page:41
[18] Ancestry.com, 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2276; Folio: 118; Page: 13
