Edwin Howard (buried 1922)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Howard
First name: 
Edwin
Other Christian names: 
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Unknown
Burial number: 
1080
Born: 
23/4/1850
Died: 
04/05/1922
Buried: 
08/05/1922
Occupation: 
Surgeon
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SES
Cemetery row: 
8
Cemetery plot: 
3
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https://what3words.com/rift.zooms.apples
Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
In memory of Edwin Howard M.R.C.S. L.S.A. who died on May 4th 1922 aged 72 years

Life story

Life story

Edwin was born in Clitheroe, Lancashire, the son of Thomas and Caroline Amelia. He was baptised in Clitheroe on 1st June 1850. His father was a teacher at the local Grammar school. By 1861, Thomas Howard was curate of Edenfield and as well as Master of the Grammar School. Edwin studied medicine in London, lodging in a house in Westminster. The household was very Bohemian. Besides medical students, many theatricals lodged there, including a music hall comedian, an artiste named "Lulu" aged 16, their Russian companion named Carola aged 20 and Lulu's agent Mr G A Farini. Once qualified, Edwin established a practice in Lambeth with his brother Heaton. On 23rd September 1884, Edwin married Emma Buckle Player at St Nicholas Church, Wandsworth. The couple moved to Broad Hinton in Berkshire. They had no children. By 1905, they were living in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. After a short period in Surrey, Edwin and Emma moved to Worthing, living at "Lisowen" in Harrow Road. From 1915 until 1918, they lived at "Meadowbank" in South Street, Tarring. Emma died at "Etherley", 6 Dudley Villas (later 106), Rowlands Road on 20th March 1920. Her probate was dealt with by The Public Trustee. She was not buried at Heene. Edwin died at the same address on 4th May 1922. Probate was granted on 21st July to Hugh Meyrick Jones MD. Effects £1175 16s 4d.

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
23/04/1850
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Emma Buckle
Spouse one last name: 
Player
Marriage one date: 
23/09/1884
Marriage one address: 
Wandsworth, Surrey, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
04/05/1922
Age (at time of death): 
72
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
Etherley, 106 Rowlands Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Probate pounds: 
£1,175

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1851 census: 

Preston Street, Kirkham, Lancashire

Thomas aged 38, teacher at grammar school. Caroline aged 38. Alfred aged 5. William aged 4. Thomas aged 2. Edwin aged 11 months. Elizabeth Howard aged 40, sister. William Stocks aged 5, boarder. Plus 2 servants.

1861 census: 

New Church Village, Edenfield, Lancashire

Thomas aged 45, curate of Edenfield, master of grammar school. Alfred aged 15, solicitor's clerk. William aged 14. Edwin aged 10. Charles aged 9. Heaton aged 5. Plus 1 servant.

1871 census: 

42 Leicester Square, Westminster.

Edwin aged 20, lodger, medical student. Lodging with John Reeves and family.

1881 census: 

1 Devonshire Road, Lambeth.

Edwin aged 30, general practitioner. Heaton aged 25, brother, surgeon. Plus 1 servant.

1891 census: 

Darnden House, Hurst, Broad Hinton, Berks.

Edwin aged 40, general practitioner. Emma B aged 30. Plus a page and 1 servant.

 

1901 census: 

"Lorrimore" Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Glos.

Edwin aged 50, surgeon. Own means. Emma B aged 40. Lodging with Mary Green.

1911 census: 

"The Cottage" Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey

Edwin aged 60, surgeon. Emma B aged 51. Plus 1 servant.

1921 census: 

Meadow Bank, South Street, Tarring, Worthing, Sussex

First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age Birth place Occupation Employer
Edwin Howarth Head Male 1850 71 Clitheroe, Lancashire Surgeon Retired -
Alice Eleanor Cledin Servant Female 1885 35 Wootton, Hampshire - Housekeeper (Private)