Florence Sanderson (buried 1945)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Sanderson
First name: 
Florence
Other Christian names: 
Sarah Alethea
Gender: 
Female
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
1960
Born: 
20/4/1869
Died: 
04/04/1945
Buried: 
07/04/1945
Occupation: 
Wife of Reginald Douglas Arthur and Captain George William Sanderson
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
EB
Cemetery row: 
5
Cemetery plot: 
50
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
"The greatest gift that God gave me was thee" In loving memory of a devoted husband and father Reginald Douglas Arthur died April 27th 1934 aged 62 Also Florence Sarah Alethea beloved wife of Capt. G.W. Sanderson and widow of the late R.D. Arthur died April 4th 1945 R.I.P.

Life story

Life story

Florence was born in Poplar, Middx, the daughter of Enoch and Jane. Her father was a baker and confectioner. By 1891, the family had moved to Mile End but Enoch kept the house in Poplar. On 21st March 1897, Florence married Reginald Douglas Arthur at Trinity Church, Stepney. Reginald took over the business in Mile End whilst Enoch moved back to St Leonards Road to live with his daughter Jane. Reginald and Florence had four children but one died as a baby. By 1911, the family had moved to North Holmwood near Dorking, Surrey where Reginald worked as a furniture dealer. In 1923, Reginald had retired, so the couple moved to "Trevose" 18 Mill Road, Worthing. Reginald joined Worthing Bowling Club and represented his club, county and country. The couple travelled to South Africa in 1932, where Reginald took part in a tournament. Reginald died on 27th April 1934 and was buried at Heene Cemetery. In December 1937, Florence married Captain George William Sanderson in Worthing. He was a widower who had spent most of his life in India. He had served as a garrison engineer for the Indian Army. He was also a councillor for Broadwater ward for a while. He was one of the witnesses at the infamous trial of Oswald Moseley and Captain Budd after the riot at the Pier Pavilion in 1934. George and Florence lived at "Trevose" until Florence's death on 4th April 1945. Probate was granted on 24th September to Westminster Bank Ltd and Harry John Watling accountant. Effects £119112 7s 8d. Mr Watling was left £250 and Archibald Luff, gardener, was left £100.

George Sanderson died in 1949 and is buried at Broadwater.

Enoch Richardson moved to Worthing with his daughter Jane around 1911. He lived with his brother-in-law Octavius at 22 Selden Road and for many years was a sidesman at St George's Church. In 1934, Reginald and Florence had a screen built in the church and also a memorial tablet placed near the pulpit in memory of Florence's father who died in 1922. The screen is still there although through re-ordering it has been moved a couple of times. It is 40 feet long and 11 feet high and is delicate and beautiful.

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
20/04/1869
Marriage
Maiden name: 
Richardson
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Reginald Douglas
Spouse one last name: 
Arthur
Marriage one date: 
21/03/1897
Marriage one address: 
Stepney, Middlesex, England
Marriage 2
Spouse two first names: 
George William
Spouse two last name: 
Sanderson
Marriage two date: 
00/12/1937
Marriage two address: 
Worthing, Sussex, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
04/04/1945
Age (at time of death): 
76
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
Trevose, 18 Mill Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Probate pounds: 
£119,112

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1871 census: 

64 St Leonards Road, Bromley St Leonards, Poplar, Middx.

Enoch aged 32, baker. Jane aged 29. Florence aged 2. Jane aged 1 month. Maria Crawley aged 10, sister-in-law. Plus 1 servant.

1881 census: 

64 St Leonards Road, Bromley St Leonards, Poplar, Middx.

Enoch aged 42, baker. Jane aged 39. Florence aged 12. Jane aged 10. Plus 1 servant.

1891 census: 

622 Mile End Road, Mile End, Middx.

Enoch aged 52, baker. Florence aged 22. William Wade aged 46, baker. Henry Grossmith aged 17, baker. Plus 2 servants.

1901 census: 

622 Mile End Road, Mile End, Middx.

Reginald aged 29, baker and confectioner. Florence aged 30. Winifred aged 3. Albert aged 1. Eleanor Richardson aged 40, visitor, baker's assistant. Charles Brightman aged 54, boarder, secretary Provincial Insce Co. Annie Chitty aged 22, confectioner's assistant. William Chitty aged 40, journeyman baker.

1911 census: 

8 Howard Road, North Holmwood, Surrey.

Reginald aged 40, furniture dealer. Florence aged 42. Winifred aged 13. Albert aged 11. Eric aged 7.

1921 census: 

8 Howard Road, North Holmwood, Dorking, Surrey.

1939 register: 

18 Mill Road, Worthing.

George Sanderson-late garrison engineer, military services India. Florence-unpaid domestic duties. Plus a cook and parlour maid.

Miscellaneous information

WORTHING HERALD 6TH JANUARY 1923

MEMORIAL SCREEN

BEAUTIFUL ADDITION TO ST GEORGE’S CHURCH

The memorial screen recently dedicated by the Rural Dean in St George’s Church, East Worthing, is an effective and beautiful addition to the interior decorations of the church. It is erected to the memory of the late Mr Enoch Richardson of Frederick’s Villa, Selden Road by his son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs R D Arthur of Dorking.

Of Austrian oak, the screen consists of a series of one large and ten small arches without any doors or gates. It is approximately 40 feet long by 11 feet high and is the work of Messrs Budd and Co of St James’s Street, Brighton. It extends across the front of the chancel between the pulpit and the organ.

A pleasing feature about the screen is the fact that it does not obtrude itself upon the notice but is so exquisitely blended into the general scheme of the church interior that it merely appears an integral part of a harmonious whole. The delicate carving is in keeping with that of the frame of the organ.

A memorial brass tablet mounted on oak is also to be erected near the pulpit. It will bear the inscription "The screen was erected by Reginald and Florence Arthur in memory of the father of the latter, Enoch Richardson, for many years sidesman of the church."