Edwin Hackman (buried 1926)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Hackman
First name: 
Edwin
Other Christian names: 
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
1256
Born: 
0/0/1855
Died: 
21/07/1926
Buried: 
24/07/1926
Occupation: 
Police Superintendent
Distinction: 
Police Superintendent
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
EB
Cemetery row: 
1
Cemetery plot: 
36
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of our dear daughter Ada Fanny Hackman who fell asleep May 11th 1914 aged 34 years "Safely gathered in" Also to the dear memory of Edwin Hackman died 21st July 1926 aged 71 years "Faithful unto death" Also to Comfort wife of Edwin Hackman who died 12th January 1927 aged 75 years

Life story

Life story

Superintendent Edwin Hackman 1855 - 1926 Dutiful and  faithful, Superintendent Edwin Hackman served in the Surrey Constabulary at Chertsey and was a long serving sidesman in the Church of England.

Biography

Edwin Hackman was born in 1855

Burial researcher: 
Pat Brownbill

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
00/00/1855
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Comfort
Spouse one last name: 
Buckle
Marriage one date: 
30/10/1877
Marriage one address: 
Farncombe, Surrey, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
21/07/1926
Age (at time of death): 
71
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
Westleigh, Tarring Road, Worthing, Surrey, England
Obituary

Mr. Hackman's Retirement

A Public Testimonial

Notable Tribute to an Efficient Officer

Yesterday (Friday) Superintendent Edwin Hackman relinquished his command of the police of the Chertsey Division,  A fortnight ago ago we referred to the esteem in  which Mr. Hackman is held by the people of and district, and his popularity culminated on Wednesday in the presentation of a public testimonial. The ceremony took place at the Town Hall, Chertsey, before the holding of the Court. Sir Charles Walpole (chairman of the Bench) presided, and other magistrates were present..

Sir C Walpole makes the Presentation

The chairman said it was with great regret that the people of Chertsey and neighbourhood heard that Mr. Hackmen bad decided to resign the position of Superintendent of Police, and the members the Bench shared that regret. For the last 17 years Mr. Hackman had filled the office  of superintendent is this district, and everyone recognised the fact  he was loyal and efficient in his duties during the whole of that time (hear, hear).

Personal effects
Executors: 
Comfort Hackman
Probate pounds: 
£3,663

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1881 census: 

Living at Shamley Green, Wonersh. Edwin aged 26, police constable. Comfort aged 29. Ada aged 1.

1891 census: 

Living at Police Station, London Road, Reigate. Edwin aged 36, inspector of police. Comfort aged 39. Ada aged 12.

1901 census: 

Living at Police Station, 58 Eastworth Road, Chertsey. Edwin aged 46, superintendent Surrey County Constabulary. Comfort aged 49. Ada aged 21, governess daily.

1911 census: 

Living at “Westleigh” Tarring Road, Worthing. Edwin aged 56, police pensioner. Comfort aged 59. Ada aged 31.

1921 census: 

Living at Westleigh, Worthing, Sussex.

Edwin Hackman Head Male 66 Superintendant Of Police (Retired) Surrey Constabulary
Comfort Hackman Wife Female 69 Home Duties