Amy Munton (buried 1916)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Munton
First name: 
Amy
Other Christian names: 
Caroline
Gender: 
Female
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
842
Born: 
0/0/1857
Died: 
23/10/1916
Buried: 
25/10/1916
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SWS
Cemetery row: 
4
Cemetery plot: 
10
Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Amy Caroline wife of the late William Richard Munton Central Provinces, India who died 23rd October 1916 aged 59.

Life story

Life story

Amy Caroline was born in Darjeeling, Bengal, c1857, her maiden name unknown. She married William Richard Munton, born in West London, 1829, an Assistant Commissioner, First Class, of the Indian Civil Service.

Amy and William had 3 children, all born in India, Douglas, c1884, Vincent, c1887, and Ethel, c1890.

After William's retirement, the family returned to London, living in Streatham and then Fulham, where in 1905, Amy was widowed when William died aged 76yrs. In 1911 she had moved to West Kensington, living on private means, with her daughter Ethel, 21yrs, a kindergarten teacher.

Amy died, aged 59yrs, on 23rd October 1916 at Newstead, Heene Road, Worthing, Sussex. Her address at the time of her death was, 13a, Comeragh Road, West Kensington, Middlesex.

Administration was granted to Ethel Mary Munton, daughter, spinster, effects £876 5s 8d. Value 2022 - £81K.

Burial researcher: 
Maggi Martin

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
00/00/1857
Marriage
Maiden name: 
Unknown
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
William Richard
Spouse one last name: 
Munton
Marriage one date: 
00/00/1882
Marriage one address: 
Bengal, India

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
23/10/1916
Age (at time of death): 
59
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
Newstead, Heene Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
Ethel Mary Munton status: Daughter
Probate pounds: 
£876

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1901 census: 

Living at 22, Barons Court Road, Fulham, London. William Munton, Hd. 69yrs, Retired Indian Government Officer, wife, Amy, 43yrs, sons, Douglas, 17yrs, Vincent, 14yrs, daughter, Ethel, 11yrs.

1911 census: 

Living at 105, Edith Road, West Kensington, Middlesex. Amy Munton, Hd. widow, 53yrs, private means, daughter, Ethel, 21yrs, Teacher, Kindergarten.