Newbury Weekly News
Dated 10th April 1902
THE FUNERAL took place yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon of Mr. Charles Botsford of West-fields who died on Friday from cerebral apoplexy caused by a seizure sustained whilst at work painting a shop in Bartholomew-street, which left him practically speechless, though quite conscious. The mourners were the four sons and the six daughters and other relatives. Wreaths were contributed by his children and grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Botsford, Mrs. Botsford and family (Speenhamland), Henry J. Botsford and Freddy, Mr. and Mrs. Humphries and family, Miss Sherwood, Mr. and Mrs. Bond, Miss Franklin, Louise and Ada. At the cemetery were a large number of the members of the Wesleyan Church, of which for many years deceased was a member. The Rev. J. Crawshaw conducted the service, and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs Penfold and Son.

Newbury Weekly News
Dated 10th April 1902
BOTSFORD – April 5, at Speen View, West Fields, Charles Botsford, aged 64.

The following advert appeared in the local newspaper (Newbury Weekly News) nearly every week from the 28th May until the 10th September 1891:

CHARLES BOTSFORD,
HOUSE PAINTER, GALZIER AND PAPER-HANGER
CEILING AND WALLS DISTEMPERED.
BEST MATERIALS     USED    CHARGES    REASONABLE
THIRTY    YEARS’    EXPERENCE
SPEEN    VIEW,   WEST    FIELDS.

In 1867 the following appeared in the newspaper:
Bedford Times & Independent
Dated 17th December 1867
CAUTION -This to give notice that I CHARLES BOTSFORD, of Ridgmont, in the County of Bedford will not be answerable for any debts my wife AGNES BOTSFORD, may contract.
Dated the 16th day of December 1867

In 1868 the following appeared in the newspaper:
Luton Times & Advertiser
Dated 7th November 1868
AMPTHILL
BANKRUPTCY – Charles Botsford, a journeyman painter, of Ridgmont, is a bankrupt, and the First Meeting of Creditors will take place at Ampthill, on the 14th instant.