Henry Dell (buried 1964)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Dell
First name: 
Henry
Other Christian names: 
Benifold
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
1923
Born: 
3/9/1879
Died: 
21/11/1964
Buried: 
30/01/1964
Occupation: 
Auctioneer and Upholsterer; Valuer; Royal Flying Corps 2nd Lieutenant; Attached to 29th Ground Fleet Group at Edinburgh HQ.
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SB
Cemetery row: 
1
Cemetery plot: 
10
what3words location: 
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The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
Mary widow of the late Thomas Duncan A.R.A. R.S.A. died 15th February 1905. John Michael Dell born 17th July 1920 died 28th Nov. 1976 "rest in peace" In Loving memory Henry Benifold Dell died 21st Nov. 1964 at Shoreham aged 85. In loving memory of Rosamund Esme Dell nee Duncan died 17th Aug. 1969 at Pangbourne aged 85

Life story

Life story

Henry Benifold Dell was born on 3rd September 1879, in Clayton, Sussex, he was baptised at St. Nicholas Church, Brighton, on 8th January 1880. His parents were, Henry Dell, 26yrs, owner of an Upholstery business, and Hannah Eveline nee White, 21yrs. Henry had 4 siblings, Eveline b.1877, Averil b.1882, Marjorie b.1885, and Jocelyn b.1889. Henry B. joined his father's company and became an auctioneer and valuer, he took over the business after his father's death in 1924, now dealing in antiques and modern furniture and expanded into furnishing and removals. Henry married Rosamund Esme Duncan in 1911, they had 4 children, Henry Charles Roger in 1912, Mary Bettina in 1914, John Michael in 1920. (John Michael had Downs Syndrome and his mother cared for him all his life, he died in 1976, aged 56yrs.) and Francis Humphrey in 1923. Henry joined up to serve in the 1914 World War, he was made a temporary 2nd Lieutenant in 1916 and attached to the 29th Ground Fleet Group at Edinburgh HQ. He returned to the business in Brighton

1944 Henry appeared in court accused of overcharging. Fined £65 10s. (see newspaper report). 1947 In court again, accused of overcharging. Fined £45. (see newspaper report).

After his retirement he lived with Rosamund and John at Windward, Old Fort Road, Shoreham Beach, Sussex. Henry died on 21st November 1964, aged 85yrs, probate was granted to Henry Charles Roger Dell, Merchant Navy Captain, Francis Humphrey Dell, Airline Official, and David John Loader, Solicitor. Effects, £59,338. Value 2020 - £3.65m.

Burial researcher: 
Unknown

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
03/09/1879
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Rosamund Esme
Spouse one last name: 
Duncan
Marriage one date: 
00/00/1911
Marriage one address: 
Brighouse, Sussex, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
21/11/1964
Age (at time of death): 
85
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
Windward, Old Fort Road, Shoreham, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
Henry Charles Dell status: Merchant Navy Captain: Francis Humphrey Dell status: Airline Official: David John Loader status: Solicitor
Probate pounds: 
£59,338

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1881 census: 

Living at 22, Preston Street, Brighton. Henry Dell, 29yrs, Upholsterer, employer of 4 men, wife, Hannah E. Dell, 24yrs, 2 children, Eveline, 3yrs, and Henry B., 1yr, plus 1 domestic servant.

1891 census: 

Living at West House, West Street, Ditchling, Sussex. Henry Dell, 39yrs, Upholsterer, wife, Hannah E., 33yrs, 5 children, Eveline 13, Henry B. 11, Averil 8, Marjorie 5, and Jocelyn 2, plus 3 domestic servants.

1901 census: 

Living at 27, St. Michael's Place, West Brighton. Henry Dell, 49yrs, Auctioneer and Upholsterer, wife, Hannah E., 45yrs, Eveline 23, Henry B. 21, Auctioneer and Upholsterer, Averil 18, Marjorie 15, Jocelyn 12, mother-in-law, Hannah Gooch, 63yrs.

1911 census: 

Living at 67, Beaconsfield Villas, Preston, Brighton. Henry Dell, 58yrs, Valuer, Hannah E. 53yrs, son, Henry B. Dell, 31yrs, Valuer, daughter, Jocelyn Dell, 21yrs, plus 1 domestic servant.

1939 register: 

Living at 1, Oldfield Crescent, Southwick. Henry B. Dell, Furnisher & Remover, wife, Rosamund E. Dell, ARP reserve and British Red Cross, son, John Michael Dell, Incapacitated.