Emily Saunders (buried 1912)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Saunders
First name: 
Emily
Other Christian names: 
Gender: 
Female
Burial number: 
665
Born: 
0/0/1841
Died: 
01/04/1912
Buried: 
04/04/1912
Occupation: 
Wife of George James Saunders
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
NES
Cemetery row: 
1
Cemetery plot: 
18
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Emily wife of George James Saunders died April 1st 1912 aged 71 "Your life is hid with Christ in God" Also of George James Saunders husband of the above who died April 23rd 1915 aged 77

Life story

Life story

Emily was born in Islington, the daughter of Dr William Flight and his wife Sarah. By 1851, the family had moved to Mitcham in Surrey. As a young woman, Emily worked as a teacher. On 13 August 1863, she married George James Saunders at St Nicholas Church, Chiswick. Their first son George Walter was born in 1866 followed by Thomas in 1869. In 1877, a son Richard was born followed by a daughter Mary in 1878. Both babies were baptised on 2nd June 1878 at St John the Baptist Church, Margate. Sadly Mary died the next month in Greenwich and Richard died in October 1879 also in Greenwich (1911 census confirms the loss of two children). Emily and George continued to live in Greenwich until 1895 when Emily's failing health persuaded George that they should move to the coast. George bought The Chappell Croft in Mill Road, Worthing. 

Chappell Croft, Mill Road, Worthing
Chappell Croft, Mill Road, Worthing

Emily died there on 1st April 1912. Probate was granted on 20th April to George James Saunders. Effects £1049 4s 5d (approx £82K in 2020).

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
00/00/1841
Marriage
Maiden name: 
Flight
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
George James
Spouse one last name: 
Saunders
Marriage one date: 
13/08/1863
Marriage one address: 
Middlesex, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
01/04/1912
Age (at time of death): 
71
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
The Chappell Croft, Mill Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Probate pounds: 
£1,049

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1851 census: 

Church Street, Mitcham

William H aged 44, surgeon. Sarah aged 39. Rosa aged 16. Sarah Eliza aged 11. Emily aged 10. Mary Ann aged 6. Plus 1 servant.

1861 census: 

8 St James' Road, Islington

Emily aged 20, teacher staying with her cousin Mary Ann Perry.

1871 census: 

11 Circus, Greenwich

George J aged 33, merchant's commercial clerk. Emily aged 30.George W aged 4. Thomas aged 1. Plus 2 servants.

1881 census: 

5 Gloucester Place, Greenwich.

George J aged 43, mercantile clerk. Emily aged 40. George W aged 14. Thomas aged 11. Plus 2 servants.

1891 census: 

5 Gloucester Place, Greenwich.

George J aged 53, merchant. Emily aged 50. George W aged 24. Thomas aged 22. Plus 2 servants.

1901 census: 

Chappell Croft, Worthing.

George J aged 63, retired merchant. Emily aged 60. George W aged 34. Thomas aged 31. Plus 3 servants.

 

1911 census: 

Chappell Croft, Mill Road, Worthing.

George J aged 73, private means. Emily aged 70. Thomas aged 41. Plus a sick nurse and assistant. 3 servants.