Katherine Thompson (buried 1924)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Thompson
First name: 
Katherine
Other Christian names: 
Louisa
Gender: 
Female
Children: 
Unknown
Burial number: 
1182
Born: 
29/5/1880
Died: 
26/11/1924
Buried: 
30/11/1924
Occupation: 
Wife of Rev. James Milton Thompson
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
Unknown
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone description: 
None Found
Headstone inscription: 
None Found

Life story

Life story

Katherine was born in Hevingham, Norfolk, the daughter of Harry and Florence. She was baptised at Hevingham on 14th July 1880 by her father who was the curate. By 1891, Harry had been appointed Vicar of Halvergate in Norfolk. Katherine was privately educated and lived with her family until her marriage. On 11th September 1913, she married Rev. James Milton Thompson in Halvergate, Blofield. Their daughter Janet was born on 20th March 1913. Between 1920 and 1922, the family lived in Melcombe Regis, Dorset. In 1924, they were living in Edgbaston, Birmingham.  Katherine was now ill with tuberculosis and the family moved down to Worthing. Her widowed mother was living at 135 Rowlands Road and this is the address that Rev. Thompson gave on Katherine's death certificate as to where he was living. Katherine's address was given as 8 Highdown Avenue although she died at Groombridge Nursing Home in Chaucer Road. Katherine died on 26th November 1924. Probate was granted to Rev. James Milton Thompson clerk of 135 Rowlands Road, Worthing. Effects £574 0s 1d.

James re-married in 1926 and moved to Croydon.

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
29/05/1880
Marriage
Maiden name: 
Dallimore
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
James Milton
Spouse one last name: 
Thompson
Marriage one date: 
11/09/1913
Marriage one address: 
Blofield, Norfolk, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
26/11/1924
Age (at time of death): 
43
Cause of death: 
Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Pneumothorax.
Address at time of death: 
Groombridge Nursing Home, Chaucer Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Usual address at death: 
40 Summerfield Crescent, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
James Milton Thompson status: Clerk
Probate pounds: 
£574

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1881 census: 

The Rectory, Hevingham, Norfolk.

Harry aged 38, curate in charge. Florence aged 31. Harry aged 4. Florence aged 2. Katherine aged 10 months. Plus a governess and 2 servants.

1891 census: 

The Street, Halvergate, Blofield, Norfolk.

Harry aged 48, vicar. Florence aged 41. Harry aged 14. Florence aged 12.Katherine aged 10. Edith aged 9. Hugh aged 6. Plus a governess and 2 servants.

1901 census: 

The Vicarage, Halvergate.

Harry aged 58, clergyman. Florence aged 50. Florence aged 21. Katherine aged 20. Plus 1 servant.

1911 census: 

The Vicarage, Halvergate.

Harry aged 68, clergyman. Florence aged 32. Katherine aged 30. Plus 2 servants.

1921 census: 

Singleton, Icen Road, Weymouth, Dorset

First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age Birth place Occupation Employer
James Milton Thompson Head Male 1885 35 Portsmouth, Hampshire Clerk In Holy Anters Curate In Charge
Katherine Louisa Thompson Wife Female 1880 41 Norfolk, England Home Duties -
Janet Mary Thompson Daughter Female 1915 6 Ipswich, Suffolk,  - -
John Dallimore Thompson Son Male 1916 5 Oxfordshire, England - -
David Gerald Thompson Son Male 1917 3 Oxfordshire, England - -