Name: Mary Simpson
Burial Number: 0343
Gender: Female
Born: 00/1/1824
Died: 11/09/1900
Buried: 15/09/1900
Story
Mary Liversedge Selby was born in Lambeth and was baptised at Lambeth St Mary on 24th January 1824. She was the daughter of David and Mary Selby.
She married Richard Simpson (of Kennington) on 10th October 1844 in Kennington, Surrey (now part of Greater London).
In 1851 they are living in 32 Portman Place, Marylebone and Richard is a Grocer employing 4 men. They also have 2 servants.
Unable to find any census data for 1861.
In 1871 they are living in Mount Pleasant Lodge, Stamford Hill, Hackney. Richard has now moved on to become a manufacturer (of dye chemicals) and they have 4 servants.
By 1881 they are living in Queens Gardens, Hove, Sussex and Richard continues to be a manufacturer of Aniline Dye. They have 6 servants
By 1891 they continue to live in Queens Gardens, Hove but Richard has retired. They still have a staff of 6.
Sometime after 1891, Richard and Mary move to ‘Beda’, Shelley Road, Worthing.
where Mary died In 1900.
Richard was still resident at ‘Beda’ Shelley Road, Worthing at the time of his death.
He left an estate valued at £11200.
Researcher: Sue Standing
The Grave
Location in Cemetery
Area: NWS Row: 1 Plot: 9
Exact Location (what3words): voice.scan.moth
Ashes or Urn: Unknown
Headstone
Description:
Chains - Medieval thinkers sometimes held that a golden chain bound the soul to the body. Broken links on a headstone can mean the severance and subsequent release of the spirit from the body. Chains are also the insignia of the International Order of Odd Fellows, so called because of their dedication to giving the poor decent burials. This association can be clinched by the observation of the letters IOOF or FLT (Friendship, Love, Truth) either inside or near the chain.
Inscription:
In loving memory of Mary Liversedge the beloved wife of Richard Simpson who passed away September 11th 1900 aged 76 years "For thou didst blend the smile and tear, so take thy rest" "Farewell: Good night: God's will be done" and of Richard Simpson who died April 22nd 1906 aged 84 years.
Further Information
Birth
Name: Mary Liversedge Simpson
Gender: Female
Born: 00/1/1824
Town: Unknown
County: Surrey
Country: England
Marriage
Maiden Name:Selby
Marriage Date: 10/10/1844
Spouse First Name: Richard
Spouse Last Name: Simpson
Town of Marriage: Lambeth
County of Marriage: London
Country of Marriage: England
Information at Death
Date of Death: 11/09/1900
Cause of death: Unknown
Address line 1: Beda
Address line 3: Shelley Road
Town: Worthing
County: Sussex
Country: England
Obituary
No obituary has been entered.
Personal Effects
Money left to others: £2982 2 s 0 d
Current value of effects: Not calculated
Census Information
1851
Living in 32 Portman Place, St. Marylebone and Richard 29yrs Grocer employing 4 men, Mary 27yrs, William Selby 21yrs (brother in law), William Lewen 16yrs Servant, Mary Quinton 20yrs Servant.
1861
Not Found
1871
Lliving in Mount Pleasant Lodge, Stamford Hill, Hackney. Richard has now moved on to become a manufacturer (of dye chemicals) and they have 4 servants
1881
Living at 4 Queens Gardens, Hove – Household members include – Richard Simpson 59yrs Analine Dye Manufacturer, Mary L Simpson age 57, Catherine D Selby (sister to Mary Liversedge Selby) 45yrs, Rosa Simpson (niece) 27yrs, Fanny Turner (cook) 57yrs, Margaret S Hawkins (kitchenmaid) 20yrs, Jane Williams (housemaid) 19yrs, Eliza Dirday (needlewoman) 29yrs, Harriet Francis (Housemaid) 34yrs, Walter Bradford (manservant) age 24yrs
1891
Census shows family living at Hove – Household members include – Richard Simpson age 69, Mary Simpson age 67, Catherine D Selby age 54, Mary H Shurtiff age 33, Mary A Bria age 39, Annie Ilias age28, Matilda Balchin age 22, Charles Arttle age 25
