Personal Details of Sarah Westcombe
| Born: | |
| Died: | 05/12/1889 |
| Buried: | 08/12/1899 |
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Burial Register
| Name at death | Sarah Westcombe | ||||||
| Age at Death | 78 | ||||||
| Burial Date | 08 December 1899 | ||||||
| Abode |
Newbury |
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| Official at Burial | George Bolderstrom | ||||||
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| Sources | Burial Register |
Burial Register entry for Sarah Westcombe
©Newbury Town Council
Reproduced with kind permission
Burial Register Entry for Sarah Westcombe
Memorial Details
| West facing panel: Sacred to the memory of Harriet Maria, dearly loved wife of George Westcombe, Jun*. Who departed this life Nov. 25th. 1887 aged 40 years. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. They rest from their labours and their works do follow them." East facing panel: In Loving Memory of George Westcombe who fell asleep after much suffering Dec. 17th.1917 aged 69 years. "Come unto Me and rest." Top of vault, South facing In Affectionate Memory of George Westcombe who departed this life Aug. 11th. 1868 aged 48 years. "Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him." Top of vault, North facing: In Loving Memory of Sarah, widow of the late George Westcombe who fell asleep Dec.5th. 1899 in her 79th. year. "So He giveth His beloved sleep". | |
| Name on Memorial | Sarah Westcombe |
| Date of death | 05/12/1899 |
| Age | 79 |
| Gender | Female |
| Memorial Type | Vault with divided side panels, single front panel. |
| Construction Material | Sandstone with engraved text. |
| Condition of memorial | Fair, text on East side sheared off |
| Pattison Location Code | 71 |
| Recorder's Notes | * Junior |
| Others named on memorial | |
| Harriet Maria Westcombe | |
| George Westcombe | |
| George Westcombe |
Cemetery accounts
This information is taken from the accounts ledgers of the Newbury Cemetery Company that originally ran and maintained the cemetery.
The Ledgers are held at the Berkshire Records Office.
| Name at death | Sarah Westcombe |
| Date of burial | 08/12/1899 |
| Whence brought | Greenham |
| Where & how buried | Unconsecrated Vault |
| By whom buried | Reverend G Bolderston |
| Account Entry | Book 02 - Page 110 |
| Transcription comments | On FBMD |
Accounts Entry for Sarah Westcombe
© Newbury Town Council
Reproduced with kind permission
Accounts Entry for Sarah Westcombe
Newspaper Cuttings
The articles below have been transcribed from newspapers and magezines.
Sarah Westcombe
| Source: | Newbury Weekly News and General Advertiser |
| Article date: | 14/12/1899 |
| Copyright: | Newbury Weekly News |
| Transciption: | SARAH WESTCOMBE THE FUNERAL of the late Mrs Westcombe, widow of the late Mr. George Westcombe, of Bartholomew-street, took place on Friday after-noon, in the family vault in Newbury Cemetery. The Rev, G. Bolderston, Superintendent Wesleyan minister, was the officiating minister. The mourners were: Mr J. Westcombe (Abingdon), Mrs. Higgs, Mr. John Westcombe (Chatham). Miss Wetstcombe, Mr. Geo. Westcombe (Sheffield), Mr. J.E. Westcombe, Rev M. Westcombe (Ampthill), Mr. H. Westcombe Icoveney), Rev. A. Westcombe (Footing), Rev. Jos. Westcombe (Middlesborough), Mr. B. Westcombe (London), sons and daughters; Miss E, Westcombe (Kingsclere), neice; Mr. Higgs, son-in-law. Floral tributes were put on the coffin, which was of polished oak with brass fittings, by the sons, and daughters, grandchildren and “her sisters”. The wish having been expressed that wreaths should not be sent by friends. This is followed by a list of some of those attending.
Messrs Penfold and Son carried out the funeral arrangements.
Newbury Weekly News and General Advertiser - Thursday 14 December 1899 |
| This obituary entry is awaiting verification. |
Sarah Westcombe
| Source: | Newbury Weekly News |
| Article date: | 07/12/1899 |
| Copyright: | Newbury Weekly News |
| Transciption: | SARAH WESTCOMBE WESTCOMBE – Dec 5, at her residence, Pyle Hill Villa, Newbury, Sarah, widow of the late George Westcombe, of Newbury, in her 79th year. No flowers. Friends kindly accept this intimation Newbury Weekly News 7 December 1899 |
| This obituary entry is awaiting verification. |
Biographical Information
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Sarah Westcombe
The other George Westcombe on the memorial was one of the many progeny of George Westcombe and Sarah Westcombe nee Bradfield. Incidentally for the younger George I think it should read “Jun” as in Junior and not “June”. George junior's first wife Harriet Maria is shown on the plaque. After her death he married Bessie Dixon.
I am attaching a copy of a portrait which we own of George senior, resting his arm on a Bible. Also attached is a copy of his death certificate.
After George senior’s death the Brewery was run by Sarah and her son James Edward Westcombe, Connie’s Great Grandfather. Following Sarah's death James Edward continued with the Brewery with his son Percy John (Connie's grandfather) assisting. By 1911 James Edward was running a Tobacconist Shop in Kingsclere and Percy John was working as a Cellar Beer Inspector. He then went on to run his own Off Licence in Wimbledon.
Harry Dixon
Author: Harry Dixon
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