Martha Osgood

c1805-1888

Martha Edy was baptised on the 26^th April 1805 Kingsclere, Hampshire, the daughter of John and Grace Edy (nee Pocock) who were married on the 3^rd November 1804 in Kingsclere.

Martha Eady married Robert Osgood on the 28^th October 1828 in Kingsclere, Hampshire.

They had the following children baptised in Newbury:

Robert 24^th July 1828

Ann 23^rd September 1829

Harry 3^rd February 1833

George 17^th July 1835

Martha 31^st December 1837

Alfred 15^th September 1839

Ellen29th May 1842

and

Emma born 1845

Charles born 1847

(Robert George was baptised on the 2^nd December 1798 at St Nicolas Church, Newbury, Berkshire the son of Henry (aka Harry) and Elizabeth (aka Betty) Osgood (nee Thurstead/Thustain) who were married on the 27^th February 1797 at St Nicolas Church Newbury)

Robert George was a Currier. (Currier meaning: someone who prepares and finishes leather hides)

In 1841 Robert (40), Martha (30), Harry (8), George (5) and Alfred (2), were living in Cheap Street, Newbury.

The 1851 census records Robert (53), Martha (45), Henry (18) a Harness Maker, George (15) an Apprentice, Alfred (11), Ellen (9), Emma (6) and Charles (3), living in Cheap Street, Newbury

In 1861 Robert (63), Martha (57) and their son Charles (13) an Errand Boy, were recorded living in Osgood’s Cottage, Chep Street, Newbury.

The 1871 census records Robert (72) and Martha (65) living in Raymond’s Almshouses, Newbury.

The 1881 census records Martha (75) living at 6, Kimber’s Almshouses, Market Place, Newbury. Her grandson Harry Osgood (16) was recorded living with her.

Martha was widowed in 1879, Robert George died aged 81 on the 28^th October, he was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 3^rd November.

Martha died aged 83 on the 2^nd December 1888, she was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 7^th December,

Sources: