Personal information about John Osgood

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Burial Information

Name on burial register:
    John Osgood
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Age at death:
    91
Date of burial:
    28 January 1903
Abode at death:
(according to burial register)
    3 High Road, Tottenham
Burial register information:
   
Book number: 1899
Page number: 060
Record number: 7676
Official at burial:
    The Rev'd. L R Maquire, Rector.
     
Comments:
    Mrs P page 87 NCh(J)16
Source of information:
   Burial Register
* This entry is awaiting verification.

Memorial Details

Name on Memorial:
   John Osgood
Date of death:
  
Age at death:
  
Gender:
   Male
   
Memorial type:
   3 tier plinth with cross leaning against it
Construction Material:
   Sandstone
     
Inscription:
   Footstone:--- J. O. - 1899/ J. L. O. - 1898 1st tier of plinth: IELMO/ John OSGOOD/ late of Newbury Bridge/ who died in London / Jan. 24th. 1903 aged 91./ 2nd tier: Also of Jane/ his dearly loved wife / who died at Newbury Bridge / March 22nd. 1899 aged 86./ 3rd tier: And of Jane long OSGOOD / eldest child of the above / who died at Dorking / Sept. 13th. 1898 aged 62./ Also of Walter, son of John OSGOOD died Feb 10th. 1867.
     
Condition of memorial:
  
Pattison location code:
   NCh(J) 10 also NCh(J) 16
Other Notes:
     The only fit for the footstone is Jane Osgood died 1899 and Jane Long Osgood died 1898. The graves are 6 apart !!????
     
Date monument recorded:
   03 April 2024
Monument recorder:
   SK&DoE
 
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Other people list on this memorial

Jane Osgood
Jane Long Osgood
Walter Osgood

 

 

Obituaries and Newspaper announcements

John Osgood
Article source:    Newbury Weekly News and Mrs Pattison
Date of source:    29 January 1903
Copyright:    © Newbury Weekly News

Transcription:

  

JOHN OSGOOD

THE LATE MR. JOHN OSGOOD

Our obituary contains the name of a very old townsman, Mr. John Osgood, who for a greater part of his life occupied the house and premises on Newbury Bridge, his profession being that of an artist. Many of the former generation received from him their instruction in art. It was only two years since that he removed from the town on the death of his wife, and he passed away on Saturday last at the advanced age of 91.

The funeral took place yesterday (Wednesday) at Newbury Cemetery. The deceased being laid to rest by the side of his wife, who passed away in March of 1899.

The first portion of the ceremony was held in the Parish Church, the Rector officiating. The mourners included Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Troup, Mrs. Jennings, Mr. A. Troup, Miss Troup, Mrs. Ernest Layton, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Austin, Miss Seymour, and Mr. G. Hollis.

The coffin, which was covered with beautiful wreaths, was of oak, with brass furniture, and the plate bore the inscription:-

JOHN OSGOOD

Died Jan. 24, 1903,

Aged 91

The senders of the beautiful floral emblems were Mr. and Mrs. Troup and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Layton, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hollis, “His faithful nurse, Ada Chambers,” “From Fanny and Ada.”

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. C. W. Adey.

Newbury Weekly News 29 January 1903

Mrs. P. p 87 N Ch (J)16

Died 24 January 1903 aged 91

Also Jane (wife), Jane Long Osgood (eldest child) and Walter (son).
This obituary entry is awaiting verification.
 
 
John Osgood
Article source:    Berkshire Chronicle
Date of source:    22 November 1856
Copyright:    © Berkshire Chronicle

Transcription:

  


JOHN OSGOOD

Advert from Berkshire Chronicle 22 November 1856. 


“Photography: Mr. John Osgood, DRAWING MASTER, Newbury Bridge, has erected GLASS ROOMS for the purpose of PHOTOGRAPHY, wherein he is prepared to take PORTRAITS in that style either large or small. Mr Osgood's long experience as an artist enables him to dispose and arrange portraits &c. in the best manner."
This obituary entry is awaiting verification.
 
 
John Osgood
Article source:    Aquisition and Disposal Policy for West Berkshire Museum
Date of source:   
Copyright:    © West Berkshire Museum

Transcription:

  

JOHN OSGOOD

Osgood, John (1812 – 1903)

 

Born in Newbury, Osgood seems to have started his working life as a tailor (Pigot & Co 1830 records John Osgood, a tailor of Speenhamland)  He exhibited paintings inLondonbetween 1835 and 1845 (British Society of Artists), and by 1847 he was listed as a Carver, Gilder and Landscape painter of 14 Speenhamland.  He lived at104 Northbrook Streetfor around 50 years.  Although he died inLondonaged 91, he is buried inNewtownRoadCemetery. 
This obituary entry is awaiting verification.
 
 

Pictures and photographs

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The Old "Pelican"Inn, Speenhamland (The Broadway, Newbury)
The following is from the placard on the Newbury Clock House.
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The Old "Pelican"Inn, Speenhamland (The Broadway, Newbury)
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William Cobbet 1763 to 1835 by John Osgood

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William Cobbet 1763 to 1835 by John Osgood
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in search of John Osgood

©Ros Clow
in search of John Osgood
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THe George and Pelican redrawn

©Newbury District Council
THe George and Pelican redrawn
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Photographers of Newbury
Photographers of Newbury

 

Biographies & History

Osgood, John (1812-1903)

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