SARAH ELIZABETH OSMOND

The late Mrs OSMOND.- The remains of the late Mrs Osmond, who formerly lived in Porchester villas, were brought to Newbury on Monday, and buried in the cemetery, the funeral service taking place in the Primitive Methodist Church, to the building fund of which she was a very liberal contributor. The Rev.G.E.Butt of Reading, and the Rev. J. Harding took part in the funeral service. Mrs Osmond was daughter of the late Mr. Stratton, who was a builder of this town. She was also widow of Mr Michael Osmond, who occupied for many years Linkenholt Manor Farm.

Wash Common

The Primitive Methodists, for nearly fifty years, have carried on evangelistic work in this neighbourhood.
In the year 1844, a small chapel was built at the cost of £50, and for many years accommodated the people who assembled to worship.
About the year 1866, Mr and Mrs Michael Osmond, together with Mr Charles Griffin" (?died 24 Jan 1919, Mrs. P. page 5, grave code 77, burial record 9806) "and Miss Thatcher, devoted their energies to the interests of this small society, and by constantly toiling among the people and visiting Their homes, were successful in adding many to the church.   
It was therefore deemed necessary to pull down the old chapel and erect a nore convenient and suitable building in which to carry on the work.
The chapel was rebuilt in 1871 by Mr Church of Newbury in a substantial and creditable manner, at a cost of £141  .......