Personal Details of Joseph William James Stephens
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| Died: | 08/12/1953 |
| Buried: | 12/12/1953 |
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Burial Register
| Name at death | Joseph William James Stephens | ||||||
| Age at Death | 85 | ||||||
| Burial Date | 12 December 1953 | ||||||
| Abode |
97 Greenham Road, Newbury
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| Official at Burial | J.E. Watts | ||||||
| Comments | burial records state 9th but newspapers NWN clearly reports Sat 12 in obit and report of funeral Mrs P page 174 P(G)14 | ||||||
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Burial Register entry for Joseph William James Stephens
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Burial Register Entry for Joseph William James Stephens
Memorial Details
| Left hand page of book: Fondest memories of / Mary Ann / Stephens / died April 14: 1943. / aged 77 / And of her husband / Joseph William / (James) / died Dec. 8: 1953 / aged 85. / "Life's work well done, / then comes rest. // Right hand page of book: Also of / Dorothy Ellen / Stephens / born June 16: 1903 / died April 25 1904 / "In God's keeping." // Vase: Mum & Dad // | |
| Name on Memorial | Joseph William (James) STEPHENS |
| Date of death | 08/12/1953 |
| Age | 85 |
| Gender | Male |
| Memorial Type | 4 kerbstones, Open book tablet on base; Vase |
| Construction Material | Granite Lead letters |
| Condition of memorial | Very good. Some letters damaged. |
| Pattison Location Code | P(G)14 |
| Recorder's Notes | See existing notes in FNRC BURIAL RECORDS In addition: Mary worked as a servant before she married, in 1891 for retired farmer, James Tubb & his wife of 1, Mount Villa, Newtown Rd, Newbury. Joseph started work earning 15/- as a porter for GWR at Theale Station. His wages rose to 17/- in 1890 & 18/- in 1891. In July 1890 he was reprimanded for "Irregular working of signals causing delay to a train" but was not fined. In his will he left £1522. In 1939 he was described as a retired lorry driver. Sources: Ancestry records incl Railway worker recorrds; NRC Burial Records |
| Others named on memorial | |
| Mary Ann STEPHENS | |
| Dorothy Ellen STEPHENS |
Newspaper Cuttings
The articles below have been transcribed from newspapers and magezines.
Joe Stephens
| Source: | Newbury Weekly News |
| Article date: | 09/12/1953 |
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| Transciption: | Cattle Market "Joe " Previously he had never had an illness. Joseph William James Stephens, always known as Joe was born London, but came to Newbury at an early age, and spent his life here. He was a man who could turn his hand to many jobs and he worked for various firms. At one time he was a plumber's mate, at another he drove a lorry. But it was in the market that he figured most in recent years. A lover of animals, he would assist the auctioneers by labelling cattle, driving them to the station, or help in loading transport. His Pets. For many years Joe Stephens kept a couple of donkeys named Flying Fox and Polly; he also had two ponies, Polly and Daisy. The last named died two years ago aged 34. These animals he took to fetes and scores of open-air gatherings where they were great favourites with the children, whom he loved to give rides. He had quite a collection of R.S.P.C.A. certificates and badges awarded at pet shows. Joe was fond of sport and attended many football matches. In his young days he was an athlete and won several prizes as a mile runner. He also " banged the big drum " in the South Berks Silver Band for many years. His wife died over 10 years ago, and he leaves a son and two daughters, one of whom, Mrs. Dennis, is in Australia. The funeral takes place on Saturday at 10.30. at the Stroud Green Methodist Chapel, the interment following in the Newtown-road |
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Joe Stephens funeral
| Source: | Newbury Weekly News |
| Article date: | 17/12/1953 |
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| Transciption: | Mr. Joe Stephens' Funeral The funeral of Mr. Joe Stephens, whose death was reported last week, took place on Saturday, the service at the Stroud Green Methodist Chapel being conducted by the Rev. F. E. Watts. Family mourners and others present in church and at the Newtown-road Cemetery were Mr. and Mrs. W. Stephens (son and daughter-in-law), Mrs. Hieatt (daughter), Mrs. S. Pope (adopted daughter). Mr. Frank Stephens (brother), Mr. John Hieatt, Miss Joan Hieatt, Miss M. Stephens, Mrs. Gray (grand-children), Mrs. S. Stephens, Master R. Gray (great-grandson), Miss Barbara Pope, Mr. L. Gray, Mr. F. Green, Mrs. Quarterman and her sister, Kathleen, Miss Grace Eggleton, Miss Millicent Eggleton, Mr. M. Eggleton, Mrs. Harry Eggleton, Mrs. M. Eggleton, Mr. A. Eggleton, Mrs. Pope, Mrs. Voss, Nurse Domone, Mr, R. Green, Mr. H. Rolfe, Mr. Swain, Mrs. Gibbs, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. D. Evans, Mr. Desmond Barton (representing Messrs. Dreweatt. Watson and Barton), Mr. A. P. Morton. Mr. and Mrs. Spanswick, Mr. J. Wetherall, Mrs. Walker, Mr. Bert Clark, Mr. Les Eggleton, Mr. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. T. Smith, Mr. Nightingale and Mr. Hazel!. There were over 50 wreaths.
NWN 17th Dec 1053 |
| This obituary entry is awaiting verification. |
Biographical Information
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Joseph William James Stephens (1868? - 1953)
Joseph William James Stephens (1868 – 1953)
Mary Ann Stephens (1866 – 1943)
Dorothy Ellen Stephens (1903 – 1904)
Josph William James Stephens was born 20 November 1868 in Kilburn the son of Joseph and Ann Frances, nee Webb, Stephens. He was baptized on 13 June 1869 at Holy Trinity in Kilburn. In the 1871 census Joseph was living in Old Road in Newbury with his parents and brother Frank aged 7 months along with his great uncle John Stephens. Joseph senior was recorded as a carpenter while his great uncle was a tailor. In the 1881 census Joseph and his parents and brother Frank were living in The City in Newbury with Joseph senior now a labourer.
Mary Ann Eggleton was born 21 January 1866 in Newbury, the daughter of John and Mary Jane, nee Millicent, Eggleton. In the 1871 census Mary Ann was living with her parents, and siblings Ellen Fanny aged 9, John William aged 7 and Henry aged 2 in Hazells Yard in Newbury, her father John was a tailor and her mother Mary Jane a glover. Mary started attending the girl’s school in Newbury on 24 March 1877, unfortunately the date she left was not recorded.
Joseph and Mary Ann married in 1893 in Newbury. In the 1901 census Joseph and Mary Ann were living at 1 East View Cottages, Livingstone Road in Newbury with children Elsie aged 6, Daisy aged 5 and William (Joseph) aged 3. Joseph was recorded as a plumber.
A daughter Dorothy Ellen was born 16n June 1903. Sadly, Dorothy died aged 10 months on 25 April 1904 and was buried on 29 April 1904 at Newtown Road Cemetery. The family were still living at 1 East View Cottages in 1904.
Seven years later in the 1911 census Joseph and Mary Ann were living at North Villa, Kings Road in Newbury with children Elsie May aged 16, Daisy Annie aged 14, Joseph William James aged 13 along with a niece Millicent Martha Houstan aged 6 and a boarder. Joseph was recorded as a store keeper, Elsie as a nurse girl domestic, Daisy as a general servant domestic while Joseph junior was still at school.
In September 1939 when the National Register was compiled Joseph and Mary Ann were living at 43 Boundary Road in Newbury with Joseph recorded as a lorry driver, retired.
Mary Ann died on 14 April 1943 aged 77 while still living at 43 Boundary Road and she was buried at Newtown Road Cemetery on 19 April 1943.
Joseph died on 8 December 1953 aged 85 while living at 97 Greenham Road and he was buried at Newtown Road Cemetery on 12 December 1953.
There was a report of Joe’s (the name by which he was known) funeral in the Newbury Weekly News. It mentioned in recent years he had been assisting in the Newbury Cattle Market. He was a lover of animals and would assist the auctioneers by labelling cattle, driving them to the station or help in loading transport.
The article also mentioned he kept two donkeys, Flying Fox and Polly, and two ponies, Polly and Daisy (who died two years ago aged 34). He took them to local fetes and open-air gatherings where they were great favourites with the children, whom he loved to give rides. He had quite a collection of RSPA certificates and badges awarded at pet shows. He was a keen football supporter and in his younger days was an athlete who won several prizes as a mile runner. He also played the drums in the South Berks Silver Band for many years.
Joseph’s parents were both buried at Newtown Road Cemetery, his father Joseph on 16 February 1910 and his mother Ann Frances on 15 January 1918.
Joseph and Mary Ann’s daughter Elsie May Hieatt was buried at Newtown Road Cemetery on 9 January 1987.
Author: Ros Clow
© Ros Clow
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