Maria Prickett (buried 1935)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Prickett
First name: 
Maria
Other Christian names: 
Stuart
Gender: 
Female
Children: 
Unknown
Burial number: 
1616
Born: 
0/10/1860
Died: 
04/06/1935
Buried: 
08/06/1935
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SB
Cemetery row: 
1
Cemetery plot: 
2
Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
Yes
Headstone description: 
EndowedGrave: Cut grass and keep tidy
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Lancelot Prickett Captain R.G.A. and R.F.C. only son of Major W.R. Prickett Late R.A. born Sept 3 1888, killed June 2 1916 in a Flying accident at Nertheravon. Also of William Robert Prickett Major Late Royal Artillery born August 25th 1853 died November 19th 1917. Also of Maria Stuart wife of Major W.R. Prickett died June 4th 1935 R.I.P.

Life story

Life story

Maria Stuart Treffry was born in October 1860 in Fowey, Cornwall. She was the 8th child of the Reverend Edward John Treffry, 50yrs, and his wife, Ann, 45yrs, nee Steel. They lived at Place House, Fowey, an imposing, fortress-like building, complete with a turreted tower that has been the Treffry family home since the 13th century. Her father died on board his yacht, near Fowey, in 1880.

On 5th July 1882 in Fowey, Cornwall, Maria Stuart Treffry, 22yrs, married William Robert Prickett, 29yrs, a Major in the Royal Artillery. They had 2 children, Doris, born 1884 in Kensington, and Lancelot, born on 3rd September 1888, in Ilfracombe. By 1891, William was a retired Army Major, Royal Artillery, and the family had moved to Worthing, living at Worfield, St. Botolph's Road.

William and Maria's only son, Lancelot, entered the Royal Military Academy in 1908 and saw action in the 1914 War in France. He was seconded to the Royal Flying Corps and whilst training as a pilot he was tragically killed in an aircraft crash in Wiltshire, in 1916.

Maria was widowed when William Robert Prickett died, aged 64yrs, on November 19th, 1917, in Worthing. She remained at St. Botolph's Road until her death on 4th June 1935, aged 74yrs.                  Probate was granted to Doris Baker (wife of Reverend Alexander George Baker). Effects £553 17s 1d. Value 2020 - £40K.

Burial researcher: 
Maggi Martin

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
00/10/1860
Marriage
Maiden name: 
Treffry
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
William Robert
Spouse one last name: 
Prickett
Marriage one date: 
05/07/1882
Marriage one address: 
Fowey, Cornwall, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
04/06/1935
Age (at time of death): 
74
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
Worfield, St Botolph's Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
Doris Baker status: wife of Rev. Alexander George Baker
Probate pounds: 
£553

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1861 census: 

Living at Place House, Place Road, Fowey, Cornwall. Edward John Treffry, 51yrs, Clergyman in Holy Orders without care of souls, wife, Ann, 45yrs, 7 children, Charles 18, Zoe 11, Joseph 9, Edward 6, Spencer 4, John 2, Maria 5 months, plus 8 domestic servants.

1871 census: 

Living at Place House, Place Road, Fowey, Cornwall. Edward John Treffry, 61yrs, Clergyman in Holy Orders without care of souls, wife, Ann, 55yrs, Harry 23, Sailor, Zoe 21, Joseph 19, Maria 10, mother-in-law, Ann Steel, widow, 76yrs, plus 6 domestic servants

1881 census: 

Living at 1, Albert Terrace, Fowey, Cornwall. Spencer Treffry, 24, No calling, brother, John Treffry, 22, Merchant, sister, Maria Treffry, 20yrs, No calling, plus 2 domestic servants.

1891 census: 

Living at 14, Torrs Park, Ilfracombe, N. Devon. William R. Prickett, 37yrs, Retired Major, Royal Artillery, wife, Maria,30yrs, daughter, Doris, 7yrs, son, Lancelot, 2yrs, plus 3 domestic servants

1901 census: 

Living at Worfield, St. Botolph's Road, Worthing. William R. Prickett, 47yrs, Retired Major, Royal Artillery, wife, Maria, 40yrs, daughter, Doris, 17yrs, plus 2 domestic servants.

1911 census: 

Living at Worfield, St. Botolph's Road, Worthing. William R. Prickett, 57yrs, Retired Major, Royal Artillery, wife, Maria S. 50yrs, Doris, 27yrs, plus 2 domestic servants.

Miscellaneous information

PlaceHouse
PlaceHouse

Place House

The house is still privately owned by the Treffry family as it has been since the 13th century. The oldest part of the existing building is the tower dating back to the 15th century. The castellation isn't just for effect either, the house was defended in 1475 from the French, allegedly single handedly by the lady of the house, Dame Elizabeth Treffry. The house was inherited by the Rev Edward Treffry in the nineteenth century. He is said to have been preaching a sermon when a wrecked vessel was reported. Being keen to share in the spoils, he told his congregation to remain seated while he made his way to the porch. Then saying "Right, now we can all start fair", he joined his congregation in sprinting to the shore