Herbert Brown (buried 1939)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Brown
First name: 
Herbert
Other Christian names: 
Henry
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Unknown
Burial number: 
1703
Born: 
27/12/1894
Died: 
25/07/1939
Buried: 
29/07/1939
Occupation: 
Bricklayer
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
EB
Cemetery row: 
3
Cemetery plot: 
9
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone description: 
Buried with Robert T Brown but not mentioned on inscription
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of our dear father Robert T Brown died 28th March 1929 aged 70 years also of William Brown L.C. died in France 3rd February 1915 aged 22 years "At rest"

Life story

Life story

Herbert was born in Battersea, the son of Robert Thomas and Ellen Elizabeth. He was baptised at Battersea Christ Church, Wandsworth on 24 March 1895. His names are recorded as "Henry Herbert". Herbert's father was a bricklayer and stonemason. At the time of his baptism, the family were living at 16 Lavender Terrace, Battersea. By 1901, the family had moved to Worthing, living in a new house in Elm Grove (later no. 44). Herbert followed his father into bricklaying. In 1924, he married Ivy Burgess and the couple moved to 71 Newland Road next door to The Globe pub. They shared the house with a retired gentleman, James Jeal. Ivy acted as housekeeper. The couple had no children. On 25th July 1939, Herbert was visiting friends in Marlowe Road, when he collapsed and died in the garden.(see inquest below). No probate.

James Jeal died in 1940 and Ivy moved away.

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
27/12/1894
Parents
Mother
Mother's name: 
Ellen Elizabeth
Mother's maiden name: 
Burree
Mother's burial key: 
1365
Mother's year of birth: 
1864
Mother's year of death: 
1928
Father
Father's name: 
Robert Thomas Brown
Father's burial key: 
1391
Father's year of birth: 
1857
Father's year of death: 
1929
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Ivy
Spouse one last name: 
Burgess
Marriage one date: 
00/00/1924
Marriage one address: 
Worthing, Sussex, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
25/07/1939
Age (at time of death): 
44
Cause of death: 
Syncope due to Angina Pectoris
Address at time of death: 
71 Newland Road, Worthing, Sussex, England

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1901 census: 

Private Houses, Elm Grove, Worthing, Sussex (later no. 44).

Robert aged 47, stonemason. Ellen aged 37. Alfred aged 11. George aged 9. Edwin H ? (Herbert) aged 7. Violet aged 2.

1911 census: 

44 Elm Grove, Worthing, Sussex.

Robert aged 54, stonemason, employer. Ellen aged 48. Herbert aged 16, assistant baker, journeyman. Violet aged 11.

The record mentions three deceased children: Thomas, Helen and Alfred. Alfred died in 1909 and is buried at Heene.

1921 census: 

Living at 44, Elm Grove, Worthing, Sussex.

Robert Thomas Brown Head Male 65  Bricklayer Baker & Patty Builder London

Helen Brown Wife Female 58  Home Duties-

Herbert Henry Brown Son Male 26 Bricklayer Labourer Mr George Harwood Builder

Violet Lilian Primrose Brown Daughter Female 22 First Assistant In Scotchwool Shop Fleming Reed Co, Petch Wood Manufacturers

Miscellaneous information

Worthing Herald 4th August 1939

"Worthing Bricklayer’s Death"

A verdict of "natural causes" was recorded at the inquest on Friday of Herbert Henry Brown, a bricklayer of 71 Newland Road, Worthing. It was stated that he suddenly collapsed and died while visiting friends in Marlowe Road the previous Tuesday evening.

The widow, Mrs Ivy Brown told the coroner (Mr F W Butler) that he had suffered from angina pectoris for two and a half years. Henry Thomas Roberts of 26 Marlowe Road, Worthing who was out in his garden with Brown after supper, said that Brown suddenly fell to the ground with a cry. He did not say a word.

Dr P C Cole said that the cause of death was syncope due to angina pectoris.