Personal Details of Thomas Andrew Newton
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| Buried: | 11/03/1884 |
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Burial Register
| Name at death | Thomas Andrew Newton | ||||||
| Age at Death | 64 | ||||||
| Burial Date | 11 March 1884 | ||||||
| Abode |
Newbury |
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| Official at Burial | W C Parr | ||||||
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| Sources | Burial Register |
Burial Register entry for Thomas Andrew Newton
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Burial Register Entry for Thomas Andrew Newton
Memorial Details
| Headstone: In Memory of / Thomas Andrew / Newtown / who died March 6th 1884 / aged 64 years. ? This stone is erected / by the / Members of the Newbury District / of the / Manchester Unity of Oddfellows / in memory of their Brother / P.P.C.M. Newtown / as a token of esteem / and in / recognition of his services / in promoting the prosperity / of the Lodge / during a period of 40 years. // Kerbstones:South side: In Loving Memory of Mary Maud, the beloved daughter if Thomas Andrew & Mary Ann Newtown / who died April 8th 1878 aged 7. / "The lost to sight, to memory dear." // | |
| Name on Memorial | Thomas Andrew NEWTON |
| Date of death | 06/03/1884 |
| Age | 64 |
| Gender | Male |
| Memorial Type | Ornate headstone; 3 kerbstones |
| Construction Material | Sandstone, Engraved. |
| Condition of memorial | Headstone upright & carving excellent; kerbstones in place; MI & face badly weathered. |
| Pattison Location Code | ChNWW9 |
| Recorder's Notes | Thomas Andrew was Master Conectioner of Northbrook St, Newbury. Member of the Oddfellows for 40 years (See MI). He was first married to Esther Cooper of Henley-on-Thames & had 3 sons. After her death he had more children with Mary Anne Cooke, several of whom died very young. Mary Maude was their first child. Their only surviving daughter, Evelyn, went to Canada as a Ladies maid in 1908 a year after her mother's death, married & died there in 1950. |
| Others named on memorial | |
| Mary Maud NEWTON |
Newspaper Cuttings
The articles below have been transcribed from newspapers and magezines.
Thomas Andrew Newton
| Source: | Reading Mercury |
| Article date: | 08/03/1884 |
| Copyright: | Reading Mercury |
| Transciption: | THOMAS ANDREW NEWTON
Sudden Death. Mr. Thomas Newton of Northbrook-street, an old and well-known inhabitant, died suddenly on Thursday morning last. Some time ago he was seized with partial paralysis, and subsequently had attack of apoplexy, but latterly he had been in the enjoyment of fairly good health. On Thursday morning he got out of bed, and expired a few minutes afterwards. In his early days Mr. Newton was a great lover of cricket and other sports, and was a keen angler. He took a great interest in the Easter Monday races and rural sports, holding the position of chairman of the committee. He was the oldest member (in the Society of) Oddfellows, of which lodge he was treasurer and also trustee. In Oddfellowship he had filled the highest offices in the district.
Reading Mercury - Saturday 08 March 1884 |
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Thomas Andrew Newton
| Source: | Reading Observer |
| Article date: | 08/03/1884 |
| Copyright: | Reading Observer |
| Transciption: | THOMAS ANDREW NEWTON
SUDDEN DEATH or Mr. T. NEWTON.—Mr.Thomas Newton, confectioner, of Northbrook Street, died suddenly during the night of Wednesday last. Mr. Newton was known far and wide as the promoter of the Newbury Easter Monday sports, and was also for many years at the head of the Cricket Club. The Angling Association has likewise lost in Mr. Newton an enthusiastic supporter.
Reading Observer - Saturday 08 March 1884
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Thomas Andrew Newton
| Source: | Berkshire Chronicle |
| Article date: | 08/03/1884 |
| Copyright: | Berkshire Chronicle |
| Transciption: | THOMAS ANDREW NEWTON
March 6, suddenly, his residence, Northbrook street, Newbury, Mr. Thomas Newton, confectioner.
Berkshire Chronicle - Saturday 08 March 1884 |
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Thomas Andrew Newton
| Source: | Reading Mercury |
| Article date: | 15/03/1884 |
| Copyright: | Reading Mercury |
| Transciption: | THOMAS ANDREW NEWTON
The Late Mr. Thomas Newton.—The funeral of this old and much respected townsman took place on Tuesday afternoon, in the cemetery, in the presence of a large concourse of persons. The deceased was followed to the grave by nearly 100 members of the Oddfellows' Society, to which Mr. Newton had belonged for many years. The Mayor and several other members of the Corporation were present; and representatives of the cricket club and rural sports committee also attended.
A beautiful floral wreath, supplied by Messrs. Jarrett and Johnston, was sent by the rural sports committee, and nearly a dozen were deposited on the coffin. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. C. Parr, and the charge used at an Oddfellows' funeral was given by Bro. Fred. C. Seymour. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. George Wintle, of Northbrook-street. Shutters were closed and blinds drawn along the route taken by the funeral cortege.
Reading Mercury - Saturday 15 March 1884 |
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