George Oakes (buried 1909)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Oakes
First name: 
George
Other Christian names: 
Henry
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
583
Born: 
0/0/1839
Died: 
04/06/1909
Buried: 
07/06/1909
Occupation: 
Army Colonel, Indian Staff Corps
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
George Oakes (buried 1909) headstone
Cemetery area: 
SES
Cemetery row: 
9
Cemetery plot: 
22
what3words location: 
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
No
Headstone inscription: 
In ever loving memory of my beloved husband Colonel George Henry Oakes Indian Army who passed into the presence of the Lord 4th June 1909 aged 70 years "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" 1 Cor. XV 55.57 Followed on August 16th 1926 by Frances Fanny Oakes his dearly loved wife for over 48 years aged 84 years "Just as I am without one plea but thatThy blood was shed for me and that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee. O Lamb of God I come" Also of Florence Mary Oakes the devoted daughter of the above born 22nd October 1874 died 21t January 1961 "I know that my Redeemer liveth" Job 19 v.25
Grave location map

Life story

Life story

George was born on 6 May 1839 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. He was the son of Augustus Frederick Oakes (1808-52) and Fanny Dolby (1808-43.) 

His father was a Captain in the Madras Artillery who wrote a number of instructional books/ manuals. These included: 'The course of induction in laboratory work and directions for making percussion caps etc.' 'The gunner's assistant' 'The officer's assistant which was connected with guard duties showing the corresponding  motions of the musket, sword and carbine etc.' 'Instructions and regulations for field battery exercise and movements for the Madras Regiment of Artillery' 'The young artillery officer's assistant etc.' 

George was one of five brothers: Arthur Edmund Oakes (1834-63) Augustus Richard Oakes (1837-76) Herbert Thomas Oakes (1840-42) Alfred Charles Oakes (1841-1900). He had one sister, Charlotte Elizabeth Oakes (1836-1923) One half brother, Sidney Hugh Ashley Oakes (1847-1918) Two half sisters, Fanny Augusta Maria Oakes (1849-1936) and Frederica Augusta Balfour Oakes (1852-1900). 

His mother was 35 when she died on 30th October 1843 in Leicestershire and his father died in Rangoon, Bengal on 12th April 1852. He was aged 44.

The Last Will and Testament for George Henry Oakes was dated 12th March 1901.

Burial researcher: 
Matt Bury

Further information

Birth
Gender: 
Male
Date born: 
06/05/1839
Address at birth: 
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Parents
Mother
Mother's name: 
Fanny
Mother's maiden name: 
Dalby
Mother's year of birth: 
1808
Father
Father's name: 
Augustus Frederick
Father's year of birth: 
1808
Father's year of death: 
1843
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Fanny
Spouse one last name: 
Milne
Marriage one date: 
06/10/1860
Marriage one address: 
Madras, India

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
04/06/1909
Age (at time of death): 
70
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
Teviotdale, Mill Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
Fanny Oakes, Teviotdale, Mill Road, Worthing. Widow. Florence Mary Oakes,Teviotdale, Mill Road, Worthing. Daughter/Spinster;
Probate pounds: 
£2,153

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1891 census: 

Living at Southsyde, Radiopole, Dorset - George H Oakes, 51yrs, Army Colonel Indian Staff Corps; Fanny Oakes, 48yrs; Florence M Oakes, 16yrs; Douglas M Oakes, 14yrs; Florence M Chidsy, House Parlourmaid; Mary A E Squibs, 23yrs, Cook;

1901 census: 

Living at 79 Marine Parade, Worthing - George H Oakes, 61yrs, Colonel Indian Staff Corps; Fanny Oakes, 58yrs, Florence M Oakes, 26yrs;