Lewis Calcott (buried 1893)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Calcott
First name: 
Lewis
Other Christian names: 
Berkely
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
222
Born: 
16/12/1855
Died: 
21/11/1893
Buried: 
24/11/1893
Occupation: 
Surgeon; Medical Officer for Health;
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SWS
Cemetery row: 
8
Cemetery plot: 
5
what3words location: 
https://what3words.com/stale.gazed.soils
Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
Yes
Headstone description: 
EndowedGrave: Keep tidy and flowers
Headstone inscription: 
Lewis Berkely Calcott born November 16th 1855 taken to paradise November 21st 1893 "With the Righteous for God proved them and found them worthy for Himself" Wisdom 3.5 R.I.P.

Life story

Life story

Lewis Berkeley Calcott was born in December 1855 at Oundle, Northamptonshire, he was baptised there on 24th June 1856. His father was George Wallis Berkeley Calcott, Surgeon, and his mother, Ann Persis Berkeley Calcott nee Newton. Lewis had 2 older brothers, George Lancelot 3yrs. and Charles Wallis 2yrs. and he eventually was one of 12 children.

He followed his father into medicine becoming a Surgeon and Medical Officer for Health for his local authority of Oundle.

In 1883 Lewis married Lucy Catherine Nisbet, in Bromley, Kent, and in 1890 their daughter, Pauline was born.

Lucy's parents retired to Worthing and at some stage Lewis and his wife and daughter also moved to Worthing, living at Caynham Lodge, Byron Road.

Lewis Berkeley Calcott, M.R.C.S. died on 21st November 1893, aged 38yrs. at home in Worthing. His death certificate gave his profession as Surgeon, M.R.S.C. (retired). The cause of death was given as "General Paralysis of the Insane, Convulsions, Coma."

Burial researcher: 
Jackie Rooney

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
16/12/1855
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Lucy Catherine
Spouse one last name: 
Nisbet
Marriage one date: 
00/00/1883
Marriage one address: 
Bromley, Kent, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
21/11/1893
Age (at time of death): 
38
Cause of death: 
General Paralysis of the Insane; Convulsions; Coma
Address at time of death: 
Coufnham Lodge, Byron Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
Lucy Catherine Calcott status: widow
Probate pounds: 
£3,784

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1871 census: 

Living at West Street, Oundle, Northamptonshire - Lewis Berkeley Calcott, 15yrs, with his father, George Wallis, 48yrs, Surgeon, M.R.C.S. and mother, Ann Persis, 37yrs. He has 5 siblings, Frederick 8, Rowland 6, Maurice 4, Mary 2 and Adela 6 months. The family employ a Cook, Housemaid, Nursemaid and Groom.

1891 census: 

Living at Queen Anne's Place, West St., Oundle - Lewis Berkeley Calcott, 35yrs, Surgeon and Medical Officer of Health, of his daughter, Pauline aged 1yr, plus a Nursemaid, Cook and Housemaid.

Miscellaneous information

Northampton Mercury - 1st December 1893

Oundle - Special reference was made on Sunday evening last to the decease of Mr LB Calcott, in the Jesus Church. Mr Calcott's favourite hymn, "Onward, Christian Soldiers" was sung during the service. Obituary - It is with deep regret we announce the death, at Worthing, of Mr Lewis Berkeley Calcott, M.R.C.S., late of this town. The deceased was the third son of Mr GWB Calcott, surgeon, and, after a successful career as a student, passed with credit the final examinations. He joined his father as partner in the long-established practice of surgeons, and very soon became popular, especially with the working classes. His genial presence, kind and generous nature, and, above all, his patient and skilful attention, will be ever remembered by old and young. After a sad and painful affliction, he has passed away at the early age of 38, truly regretted by all who knew him.