Matilda Cuthbertson (buried 1941)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Cuthbertson
First name: 
Matilda
Other Christian names: 
Blanche
Gender: 
Female
Children: 
Unknown
Burial number: 
1732
Born: 
1/6/1864
Died: 
06/04/1941
Buried: 
09/04/1941
Occupation: 
School Mistress
Distinction: 
School Mistress
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
NB
Cemetery row: 
20
Cemetery plot: 
1
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
Yes
Headstone description: 
EndowedGrave: Keep tidy. Supply spring and autumn flowering plants
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of our dear sisters Winifred Beatrice Cuthbertson who passed away suddenly on 10 Nov 1940 aged 65 and Matilda Blanche Cuthbertson who peacefully passed away on 6th April 1941 aged 76 Also of our beloved brother Lionel Mould Gurney Cuthebertson who quietly passed away on 5th April 1949 aged 77
Grave location map

Life story

Life story

Matilda was born in Tottenham, the daughter of Francis and Anne Matilda. She was baptised at All Hallows Church, Tottenham on 6th July 1864. Matilda was the eldest of four sisters who all became teachers. Her father was a Professor of Mathematics at the City of London School. The family lived at 89 Lordship Park, Stoke Newington from the early 1880's until 1939. Francis died suddenly in 1889. Matilda studied science and art at North London College, graduating in 1884. In 1900, she was teaching at Brigg Grammar School in Lincolnshire. By 1921, she was in London, living with her family until 1926 and then moving to 27 Alkham Road, Stamford Hill. In 1936, Matilda was living at 45 Northwold Road, Stamford Hill. When war came, Matilda moved to Worthing, living at 24 Grafton Road. Her sister Winifred who had also moved to Worthing, died in 1940. Matilda died on 6th April 1941. No probate. The two sisters were buried at Heene along with their brother Lionel who died in 1949.

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
01/06/1864

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
06/04/1941
Age (at time of death): 
76
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
24 Mill Road, Worthing, Sussex, England

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1871 census: 

6 Stowe Villas, Tottenham, Middx.

Francis aged 37, late Fellow Corpus Christi, Cambridge. professor of mathematics. Anne aged 25. Matilda aged 6. Edith aged 4. Francis aged 3. Edith Nina Smith aged 18, sister-in-law. Plus 2 servants.

1881 census: 

89 Lordship Park, Stoke Newington.

Francis aged 47, professor of mathematics. Anne aged 35. Mathilde aged 16. Edith aged 14. Francis aged 13. Lionel aged 9. Winifred aged 5. Albert aged 3. Bertha aged 1. Plus 2 servants.

1891 census: 

89 Lordship Park, Stoke Newington.

Anne aged 45, widow, own means. Matilda aged 26, teacher of English and Science. Edith aged 20, student. Lionel aged 19, chemist's apprentice. Winifred aged 15. Albert aged 13. Bertha aged 10. Plus 1 servant.

1901 census: 

89 Lordship Park, Stoke Newington.

Anne aged 55, private means. Matilda aged 36, private school mistress. Edith aged 34, private school mistress. Lionel aged 29, manager White Lead works. Winifred aged 25. Albert aged 22, hatter's shop assistant. Bertha aged 20.

1921 census: 

27 Alkham Road, Hackney, London

First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth yr Age Birth place Occupation Employer
George Taynam Head M 1858 63 Whitchurch, Hampshire Solicitor Own Account
Edith Ann Taynam Wife F 1856 65 Birmingham, Warwickshire Home Duties Date Mr London Register
Elina Beatrice Taynam Daughter F 1878 42 Herefordshire - -
Matilda Maude Cuthbertson Visitor F 1864 57 Tottenham, Middlesex Science Mistress Committee Of The Channing House School For Girls
1939 register: 

24 Grafton Road, Worthing.

Matilda: retired School Mistress.