Name: Mark Walden
Burial Number: 1413
Gender: Male
Occupation: Railway Fireman & Train Driver
Distinction: Railway Engine Driver
Born: 00/00/1863
Died: 19/08/1929
Buried: 22/08/1929
Story
Mark William Walden (known as William) was born in Manchester, he was baptised on 19th April 1863 at St. Phillip, Salford. He was the son of Levi John Walden, 33yrs, a sergeant in the 45th Foot Regiment, stationed at Salford barracks. His mother was Elizabeth Kezia, 19yrs, nee Bilke. In October 1863, when Mark was only 6 months old, his father died, and in 1867 his mother remarried; his stepfather was David Taylor, a labourer, and over the following years Mark had 6 half-siblings.
He lived with his family in Alverstoke, Hampshire, at Railway Yard, where an interest in working for the railways appeared to have started
In 1881 when Mark was 18yrs old, his family were living in Anglesey Village, Alverstoke, Hampshire, he was employed as a bookshop messenger, but 10yrs later he was a railway fireman.
In early 1892 Mark married Sarah Porter, 36yrs, in Southampton, Hampshire, they had 2 daughters, Vera Ginerva, b.1893, and Beulah Jessie, b.1895.
By 1911, Mark and his family had moved to Guildford, Surrey, and Mark, now 48yrs old, was employed as a railway engine driver, a job he held until his retirement.
At some point after 1921, Mark and Sarah moved to Anglesey, 94, Ripley Road, Worthing, Sussex, where he died, on 19th August 1929, aged 66yrs. Probate was granted to his widow, effects £1631 14s 6d. Value 2023 – £132,500.
Researcher: Maggi Martin
The Grave
Location in Cemetery
Area: EB Row: 3 Plot: 18
Exact Location (what3words): closed.globe.sizes
Ashes or Urn: Unknown
Headstone
Description:
No description of the headstone has been added.
Inscription:
In dear memory of a beloved husband and father Mark William Walden who passed away August 19th 1929 aged 66 "Till we meet" also of Sarah his wife our darling mother joined him Feb 1st 1944 aged 78
Further Information
Birth
Name: Mark William Walden
Gender: Male
Born: 00/00/1863
Town: Manchester
County: Lancashire
Country: England
Marriage
Maiden Name: Not applicable
Marriage Date: //1892
Spouse First Name: Sarah
Spouse Last Name: Porter
Town of Marriage: Southampton
County of Marriage: Hampshire
Country of Marriage: England
Information at Death
Date of Death: 19/08/1929
Cause of death: Unknown
Address line 2: 94
Address line 3: Ripley Road
Town: Worthing
County: Sussex
Country: England
Obituary
No obituary has been entered.
Personal Effects
Money left to others: £1631 14 s 6 d
Current value of effects: £132500
Census Information
1871
Living at Railway Yard, Alverstoke, Hampshire. David Taylor, Hd. 37yrs, Labourer, wife, Elizabeth, 27yrs, stepson, William Walden, 8yrs, 2 sons, George Taylor, 2yrs, and Henry J. 2months.
1881
Living at 2, Lilly Cottage, Anglesey Village, Alverstoke, Hampshire. David Taylor, Hd. 45yrs, Carpenter’s Labourer, wife, Elizabeth, 37yrs, stepson, William Walden, 18yrs, Bookshop Messenger, George Taylor, 12yrs, Street Newsvendor, daughters, Jane, 8yrs, and Elizabeth, 5yrs.
1911
Living at 56, Denzil Road, Guildford, Surrey. William Walden, Hd. 48yrs, Railway Engine Driver, wife, Sarah, 45yrs, daughter, Beulah, 15yrs, Apprentice Dressmaker.
1921
Living at 56, Denzil Road, Guildford, Surrey. William Walden, Hd. 58yrs, Railway Engine Driver, wife, Sarah, 54yrs, Home Duties, daughters, Vera G. 28yrs, Assistant Schoolmistress, Beulah Jessie, 26yrs, Shop Assistant FHW Boot/Shoe dealer.
