Frances Oakes (buried 1926)

Frances known as Fanny was born in Singapore, which at the time was run by the British East India Company as part of the Straits Settlements. Her father John was Overseer of the Commisariat Department and was responsible for supplying the British Army with food, clothing etc but not weapons. Fanny's mother Jean nee Logan died of dysentery in June 1852 aged 44. John died in the November of chronic liver disease. Fanny stayed on in India and in 1860, married Ensign George Henry Oakes of the 4th Regiment, Madras Staff Corps. The wedding took place at St Andrew's Church, Madras on 8th October. Amy Lucy was born in 1863 followed by George Richard in 1865, Howard Augustus in 1867, Fanny Constance in 1869, Horace Charles in 1871, Florence Mary in 1874 and Douglas Milne in 1876. He was born in Hampstead, England. Sadly, Fanny Constance died in 1874 in Bangalore aged 5. Amy Lucy married in 1886 but tragically died the following year when her carriage was involved in an accident. By 1891, the family had returned to England, living in Weymouth. George retired in 1896. In 1901, George, Fanny and Florence stayed in Worthing and by 1905, had moved to the town permanently. They moved into "Ferndale" in Winchester Road and then in 1909 to "Teviotdale" in Mill Road. George died here on 4th June 1909 and was buried at Heene. Fanny and her daughter Florence moved to "Montrose" in Belsize Road. Fanny died on 16th August 1926 (see notice below). Probate was granted on 30th August to Douglas Milne Oakes retired Major. Effects £371 14s 7d.

Florence Oakes stayed at "Montrose" until her death in 1961. She was buried with her parents.