Matilda Curtis

1853-1856

Matilda was born in Newbury Berkshire the daughter of Israel and Ann Curtis (nee Hussey) who were married in 1851 (marriage registered in Kingsclere).

 Matilda’s siblings were:

Alfred born in Newbury in 1849 (before marriage, the birth was registered as Alfred Curtis (MMN Hussey).

 (died aged 2 in 1856 buried in the NRC on the 9^th May)

Edward 1857

Henry William 1861

Charles 1859

 Possibly Caroline born c1851 as the 1861 census records this child although there does not seem to be a birth registration for her.

 In 1851 Israel was working as a Blacksmith and Ann, Alfred and Israel were living with Israel’s parents and his brother Isaac in Back Lane, Newbury.

 Matilda died aged 2 in 1856 she was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 9^th May.

 In 1861 the family were living in Eyles Yard, Bartholomew Street, Newbury and Israel was working as a Marine Store Dealer.

Matilda’s father Israel died aged 32 in 1862, he was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 5^th May.

Her mother Ann died aged 36 in 1865, she was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 11^th November.

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