Mahalah Thorn nee Canning 

Mahalah Canning married Thomas Thorn 1855-1931) in 1879, father Moses Canning and on 1891 census they were living in Oxford Cottage, Oxford Road with their children Daisy B b 1880, Thomas A b 1882, Earnest R b 1885, Albert b 1888, Frederick C b 1891. Thomas' occupation given as Stone mason.

By 1901 they had moved to Ashcroft, Newtown Road. Children living at home were Daisy B, Thomas A, Earnest A, Albert, and Frederick. They had been joined by Evelyn b 1893. Also on the census was John Thorn, a visitor from Windsor b 1895. Thomas, Thomas A and Ernest R were all recorded as Stone masons.

In March 1911 Mahalah died and on the census that year Thomas is recorded as a widower. Thomas is also described as a sculptor. Malalah was living at Ashcroft, Newtown Road when she died.

"Until the daybreak"

In Memorium of Mahalah

The beloved wife of Thomas THORN

At rest Feb. 19th 1911 aged 51yrs

"I will lay me down in peace and take to my rest"

Victor Cecil

The beloved child of the above Born Oct 19th 1902, at Rest Dec 14th 1902

"Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"

Also of

Thomas THORN

Beloved husband of Edith THORN

who passed on 30th April 1931 Aged 76 yrs.

IMLO Earnest Ralph THORN, killed in France April 7th 1917 Aged 32years.

Ref. Free BMD, Findmypast, Berkshire Burial Records
Newtown Road Cemetery Friends Record (#7)

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