Personal Details of William Duck
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| Buried: | 05/02/1878 |
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Burial Register
| Name at death | William Duck | ||||||
| Age at Death | 70 | ||||||
| Burial Date | 05 February 1878 | ||||||
| Abode |
Speen |
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| Official at Burial | John Brunter | ||||||
| Comments | Mrs P page 180 P(K)2 | ||||||
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Burial Register entry for William Duck
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Burial Register Entry for William Duck
Memorial Details
| ISMO / our dear father / WILLIAM DUCK / who departed this life Feb 2nd 1878 in the 71st year of his age. / Also of ALFRED DUCK / fifth son of the above / who died July 7th 1877 aged 37 years. / Also of / MARY ANN / our beloved mother / widow of the above Wm. DUCK / who died June 7th 1879 / aged 69 years. | |
| Name on Memorial | William Duck |
| Date of death | 02/02/1878 |
| Age | 70 |
| Gender | Male |
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| Construction Material | |
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| Pattison Location Code | P(K) 2 |
| Others named on memorial | |
| Alfred Duck | |
| Mary Ann Duck |
Newspaper Cuttings
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Unsustained Charge of Assault
| Source: | Newbury Weekly News |
| Article date: | 28/10/1869 |
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| Transciption: | BOROUGH POLICE COURT. FRIDAY. Before H. Dolton, Esq. (mayor), J. H. Mason, and H. FIint, Esqrs. UNSUSTAINED CHARGE OF ASSAULT. Mr. William Duck, horse dealer. of Shaw-crescent, was summoned by Mr. Septimus W.Ryott, auctioneer, for an assault. Mr. King, who appeared for the defendant, said that at this stage he would ask Mr. Ryott whether it would not be more prudent for him if he withdrew from the case. The inquiry would probably disclose matters which would be detrimental to himself. At the same time he might say that Mr. Duck had a sufficient answer to give to the charge, and for his own sake was not anxious for the case to be withdrawn. Mr. Ryott—l am willing if Mr. Duck will apologise. Mr. Duck—l have nothing to apologise for. It is Mr. Ryott who should make the apology to me, he being the offender. The Bench—We must here the case then. Mr. Ryott complained that a witness of his was absent. Mr. King—lf you refer to Mrs. Etwell I may say I saw her this morning, and she promised to come if needed. Do you want her as a witness ? Mr. Ryott said he did. Mr. King—Then I'll send a note to her. Mr. Ryyott went on to say that recently he purchased a horse for Mrs. Etwell, according to her instructions. Mr. Duck, thinking that probably a job had been taken out of his hands, made it his business to tell Mrs. Etwell the horse was not suitable for her. Meeting him in the street one Mr. Duck, without anything previously being said remarked that he would take good care witness did not rob Mrs. Etwell, and said he would go to Mr. Compton and get a horse license put on him. Mr. King complained that all this was irrelevant. but the magistrates ruled that it was leading up to the event. Mr. Ryott—On the following night (Friday) I called at the White Hart to see Mrs. Etwell about the horse. Mr. King— Tell us what occurred between the defendant and yourself and not Mrs. Etwell. Mr. Ryott—l know what I am about. You don't suppose I am a fool (laughter). Mr. King— Perhaps you'll allow me to have my opinion without expressing it (renewed laughter). Mr. Ryott—After talking about ten minutes Mr. Duck came in, and holding up his stick, said, " 1 have brought this stick on purpose to give it you. and I'll dash your brains out." He told Mr. Corderoy previously that it would have served Duck right if he had kicked him in the street. Believe defendant's intention was to excite him to commit a breach of the peace, and if Duck had been a younger man should have done it. Mrs. Etwell deposed that when Mr. Duck entered he said to Mr. Ryyott, "I understand you have been telling people that you intended kicking me; if you mean anything of the kind you had better do it." Mr. Ryott replied, " What should you do to me if I did. Mr. Duck, holding up a stick, said, " I would give you this !" Something was also said about Mr. Ryott being a bigger man, but Mr. Duck said he had a smaller heart. Did not hear Mr. Duck say he would dash Mr. Ryott's brains out, or that he had brought the stick on purpose. Mr. King said the origin of the affair was in the horse transaction, which he was anxious not to introduce. Mr. Ryott knowing that it would be a case for litigation appeared desirous to have what called the “ first pull." But what were the facts? Mr. Ryott appeared before them as the agressor, for he had published about the town that he meant to inflict an indignity which Mr. Duck nor any other Englishman would not stand quietly under; but instead of Mr. Duck doing anything, he merely stared, when invited to do so, what would happen in the event of Mr. Ryott carrying out his idle threat. Mr. Joseph Corderoy, called for the defendant, said—On Thursday week I went into Mr. Ryott’s shop and said, " Holloa, old fellow, how about this hosa' case" (laughter). Complainant said, "What, has Duck been telling you anything about it? He has had a great deal to say , and if he does not mind I shall kick him," and if he was a little younger man I should punch his head" (laughter). Mr. Mason—And as a friend of defendant's you communicated to him what had taken place ?. Mr. Corderoy—Yes, I told him to be careful as Mr. Ryott meant to kick him. Mr. Duck said Ryott would not have to lift his leg far to kick a duck (laughter). Complainant—l should like defendant to be sworn to see if he will deny having threatened to dash out my brains. Defendant—l couldn't have said that because he hasn’t any brains to dash out (laughter). The Mayor said the magistrates had decided to dismiss the case, believing that whatever occurred was in consequence of something being said prior; otherwise there would have been an assault. Both parties must pay their own costs. Mr. Ryott—l would ask him not to do it again for old as he is he'll get it. Mr. King—That's the quiet gentleman you are asked to believe. Mr. Mason—lt is language that has caused this unpleasantness ; and if you are wise you will say nothing more. The costs were then paid - 3s. by Mr. Ryott, and 1s. by Mr. Duck.
Newbury Weekly News 28 Oct. 1869 |
| This obituary entry is awaiting verification. |
Biographical Information
The articles below contain information about William Duck.
Duck family
Newtown Road Cemetery P (K) 2 Alfred, Mary Ann, William
Alfred was the 5th son of William and Mary Ann. Born in Newbury c. 1840. Died 7th. July, 1877.
Mary Ann (nee Parr) was the wife of William Duck. She was born in Newbury c. 1810. Died 17th June, 1879. At that time, she was living at 1 Upland Villas, residence of her daughter.
William was born in Newbury c. 1801. Died 2nd. February, 1878. At that time he was at 14 Shaw Crescent, Newbury. Soon after, a Short Sale Notice appeared in the Newbury Weekly News of 14th. February, 1878, showing that Mr W. Duck (of Marlborough) was instructed by Mrs Wingrove (eldest daughter Ellen, who married William E. Wingrove) to sell that property and furniture.
William was a Master Butcher. He had premises in Bartholomew Street - No. 67 in 1851 and No. 121 in 1864. The business was sold in June 1879.
Newtown Road Cemetery P (K) 3 Ann, William, Wallace
Ann was the first wife of William (jnr). She was born in Shinfield, Berkshire c. 1841.
Died 6th. July, 1876, age 34. Newbury Weekly News death notice reads “ after seven years protracted illness borne with resignation, Ann, the dearly beloved wife of of William Duck, junr, Bartholomew Street, Newbury aged 34 years and 6 months. Died happy in Jesus; her end was peace.”
William was the eldest son of William and Mary Ann. He was born in Speen, Newbury, c. 1831. In 1861 he was a Journeyman Butcher, listed in the Census with his family in Bartholomew Street. By 1871, he is living at 105 Bartholomew Street, with his wife, Ann. In 1881, he is at 119 Bartholomew Street, with his second wife, Martha (born in Commercial Road, London c. 1843). They have a son, William Wallace born in Newbury c. 1879. Their daughter, Ellen Louisa, was born in Newbury c. 1882.
Wallace died 6th. May, 1899 aged 19.
Esther was the fifth daughter of William and Mary Ann. Born in Newbury c. 1841.
She died 4th. July, 1881, aged 40. At the time of the 1881 Census, she was living at 66 Cheap Street and occupation given as Companion (domestic). The Probate entry shows that she died in the Berks. County Lunatic asylum.
William and Mary Ann’s children were - Ellen 1827-1908; William James 1830-1893; Henrietta 1832- ; (she may have been the Hetty Duck who ran the ladies’ boarding and day school in Smith’s Crescent ); Henry 1836-1892; Emma 1837-1861; Alfred 1839-1877; Esther 1841-1881; Frederick* 1842-1928; Walter 1846-1907 and MaryAnn 1850-1856.
nb. Frederick Duck changed his surname to Duke* and became a successful solicitor in London. Two of his sons followed him into the legal and financial world.
* The Probate entry for his sister, Esther, confirms this - 1882 9 January ... administration of the personal estate granted to Frederick Duke, formerly Duck, of 10 Delafield-road, Charlton in the County of Kent Solicitor the Brother and one of the next of kin.
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William Wallace
DUCK Family
Newtown Road Cemetery P (K) 2 Alfred. Mary Ann. William
Alfred was the 5th son of William and Mary Ann. Born in Newbury c. 1840. Died 7th July, 1877.
Bur. NRC 10th July 1877, age 37
Mary Ann (nee Parr) was the wife of William Duck. She was born in Newbury c. 1810. Died 17th June 1879. At that time, she was living at 1Upland Villas, residence of her daughter. Bur. NRC 20 June 1879, age 69
William was born in Newbury c. 1801. Died 2nd February, 1878. Bur. NRC 5th February 1878, age 70. At that time he was at 14 Shaw Crescent, Newbury. Soon after, a Short Sale Notice appeared in the Newbury Weekly News of 14th February, 1878, showing that Mr W. Duck (of Marlborough) was instructed by Mrs Wingrove (eldest daughter Ellen, who married William E. Wingrove) to sell that property and furniture. William was a Master Butcher. He had premises in Bartholomew Street - No. 67 in 1851 and No. 121 in 1864. The business was sold in June 1879.
Newtown Road Cemetery P (K) 3 Ann. William. Wallace
Ann was the first wife of William (jnr). She was born in Shinfield, Berkshire c. 1841. Died 6th. July, 1876, age 34. Bur. NRC 10th July 1876, age 34. Newbury Weekly News death notice reads " after seven years protracted illness borne with resignation, Ann, the dearly beloved wife of William Duck, junr, Bartholomew Street, Newbury aged 34 years and 6 months. Died happy in Jesus; her end was peace."
William was the eldest son of William and Mary Ann. He was born in Speen, Newbury, c. 1831. In 1861 he was a Journeyman Butcher, listed in the Census with his family in Bartholomew Street. By 1871, he is living at 105 Bartholomew Street, with his wife, Ann. In 1881, he is at 119 Bartholomew Street, with his second wife, Martha (born in Commercial Road, London c. 1843). They have a son, William Wallace born in Newbury c. 1879. Their daughter, Ellen Louisa was born in Newbury c. 1882.
Wallace died 6th. May, 1899 aged 19, Bur. NRC 10th May 1899 in Uncons. Grave G. J. Knight - service
Newtown Road Cemetery P (L) 3 Esther
Esther was the fifth daughter of William and Mary Ann. Born in Newbury c. 1841. She died 4ft. July, 1881, aged 40. At the time of the 1881 Census, she was living at 66 Cheap Street and occupation given as Companion (domestic). The Probate entry shows that she died in the Berks. County Lunatic asylum.
William and Mary Ann's children were - Ellen 1827-1908; William James 1830- 1893; Henrietta 1832- (she may have been the Hetty Duck who ran the ladies' boarding and day school in Smith's Crescent) Henry 1836-1 892; Emma 1837-1861; Alfred 1839-1877; Esther 1841-1881; Frederick* 1842-1928; Walter 1846-1907 and MaryAnn 1850-1856. nb.Frederick Duck changed his surname to Duke* and became a successful solicitor in London. Two of his sons followed him into the legal and financial world. * The Probate entry for his sister, Esther, confirms this - 1882 9 January...administration of the personal estate granted to Frederick Duke, formerly Duck, of 10 Delafield-road, Charlton in the County of Kent Solicitor the Brother and one of the next of kin.
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