Frederick White (buried 1930)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
White
First name: 
Frederick
Other Christian names: 
Ernest
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
No
Burial number: 
1424
Born: 
17/9/1853
Died: 
31/12/1929
Buried: 
04/01/1930
Occupation: 
Curate; Vicar.
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SWS
Cemetery row: 
3
Cemetery plot: 
13
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
No
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Rev Frederick Ernest White M.A. Vicar of St Stephen's Church, Dulwich, 1884-1916 At Rest 31st December 1929. And of Amelia A.M. White his wife. At Rest 9th February 1939.

Life story

Life story

Frederick was the son of John and Jane and was baptised at the Old Church, St Pancras on 27 Oct 1853. His father was a curate. Frederick was educated at the Merchant Taylors School in Croydon. In 1882, he went to Oxford where he obtained a BA in 1885. From 1885-1891, Frederick was curate at Herne Hill. On 5th September 1887, he married Amelia Mary Anne Roberts at St Peter, Croydon. In 1891, Frederick was appointed vicar of St Stephen Dulwich. He served the community for nearly 25 years. Frederick retired in 1915. The Bishop of Woolwich presented him with a cheque for £1159 (approx. £68K in 2020) together with an album with a list of the subscribers. In 1920 Frederick and Amelia were living at 13 Palace Grove, Bromley, Kent. Frederick died at St Botolph's Lodge Nursing Home, 80 Richmond Road, Worthing on 31 Dec 1929. Probate was granted on 14 Feb 1930 to Amelia Mary Anne White widow and Sydney Densham member of Lloyds. Effects £728 9s 5d (approx. £33k in 2020).

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
17/09/1853
Address at birth: 
Kentish Town, Middlesex, England
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Amelia Mary Anne
Spouse one last name: 
Roberts
Marriage one date: 
05/09/1887
Marriage one address: 
Croydon, Surrey, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
31/12/1929
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
St. Botolph's Lodge Nursing Home, 80 Richmond Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Usual address at death: 
St. Botolphs Lodge, 80 Richmond Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Probate pounds: 
£728

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1861 census: 

Coombe Villas, Upper Coombe Street, Croydon, Surrey John aged 38, perpetual curate. Frederick aged 7. Charlotte aged 3. Mary Gertrude aged 1. Plus 2 servants

1871 census: 

5 Clifton Villas, Dulwich Road, Penge, Surrey John aged 48, encumbent of St Peter, Croydon. Jane aged 40. Frederick aged 17, agents clerk. Louisa aged 15. Charlotte aged 13. Mary aged 11. Florence aged 9. Harry aged 5. Avis aged 2. Plus a nurse and 1 servant.

1881 census: 

Coombe Lane, Croydon, Surrey Jane aged 50, clergymans wife. Frederick aged 27, clerk. Frances aged 25. Charlotte aged 23. Mary aged 21. Avis aged 12. Edward aged 7. Plus 2 servants.

1891 census: 

No trace. Possibly abroad.

1901 census: 

St Stephens Vicarage, College Road, Dulwich

Frederick aged 47, clergyman. Amelia aged 46. Plus 3 servants.

1911 census: 

The Vicarage, 23 Sydenham Hill, London SE

Frederick aged 57, clerk in holy orders. Amelia aged 55. Plus 3 servants.

1921 census: 

13 Palace Grove, Bromley, Kent

First name(s) Last name Relationship Sex Birth year Age Birth place Occupation Employer
Frederick Ernest White Head Male 1853 67 Kentish Town, Middlesex Clerk Holy Orders Retired St Stephans Church Dulwich
Amelia Mary Anne White Wife Female 1855 66 Lewisham, Kent, England - -
Kate E Corkett Servant Female 1897 24 Hertfordshire, England Domestic Help Private
Miscellaneous information

"The News" Upper Norwood 16 Jul 1915

Presentation to the Rev. F E White and Mrs White A large gathering of parishioners of St Stephen’s, South Dulwich, gathered together on Saturday, on the lawn of the old vicarage adjoining the church to say a formal goodbye to the Rev. F E White and Mrs White, and to mark the event by presenting gifts as tokens of appreciation of a long and faithful ministry on the part of the late vicar. It may be mentioned, as already recorded in these columns that the retirement of Rev F E White from his pastorate as vicar was due to throat trouble. On Saturday, Mr A G Meggy, people’s warden and Mr C T K Alton, vicar’s warden were the chief speakers, and in eulogistic words voiced the feelings of the congregation of St Stephen’s in expressing deep regret at losing the ministrations of the Rev F E White as vicar and the hearty co-operation in church work of Mrs White. The Bishop of Woolwich then handed over to the Rev F E White a cheque for the handsome sum of £1159 together with an album with the names of the subscribers. The Ladies Work Party gave to Mrs White by the hands of Mrs Clark a beautifully chased gold watch. The vicar in his acknowledgement of the kindness thus shown to Mrs White and himself, spoke of his 24-year connection with the church, 21 years of which period was as vicar. The gathering must have been a very gratifying one to the late vicar and Mrs White as it was a striking testimony to the high esteem in which they are held by all sections of their now late parishioners. £1159 in 2020 approx £68K.