At a glanceAt a glanceSurname: TeesdaleFirst name: MaudeOther Christian names: Eveline Gender: FemaleChildren: YesBurial number: 898Born: 0/0/1872Died: 22/04/1918Buried: 25/04/1918Occupation: Wife of Ralph TeesdaleDistinction: Mother of 15Heene Hallmark: YesCommonwealth War Grave: No The GraveThe graveCemetery area: EBCemetery row: 2Cemetery plot: 2what3words location: https://what3words.com/cried.assist.basinBurial remains: Unknown The headstoneEndowed grave: NoHeadstone description: None Found - Listed in Heene Cemetery Index of GravesHeadstone inscription: None Found - Listed in Heene Cemetery Index of Graves Life storyLife storyHeene Hallmark Maud Teesdale 1872 -1918 Mother of 15 Maud was born in St Leonards, Sussex, the daughter of Edward and Eliza. Her middle name Eveline was also written down as Emmeline or Emily. At the time of her birth, the family were living at 1 Stainsby Street but by 1874, they had moved to Clarence Terrace, Silverhill where her father worked in a photographic studio. By 1881, the family had moved to Lambeth where Edward worked as a photographer's assistant. Eliza died in 1884 and Edward moved the family to Worthing. He set up a studio at Belle Vue, the north end of Chapel Street (now Portland Road). By 1891, Maud was living with Ralph Teesdale, a cab driver and groom, at 3 Heene Cottages. She married him at Broadwater Church on 4th April 1891. Their daughter Georgina was born in August but died in October and is buried at Heene. A second daughter Hilda, was born in 1893. Ethel Florence was born in October 1895 but died at the end of December. She was buried at Heene on 3rd January 1896. A son, Christopher Ralph was born in 1900. By 1901, the family had moved to Heene Mews where Ralph ran a livery stable. The family's final move was to 1 Thorley Terrace in Milton Road. Maud became a member of the Independent Order of Foresters eventually becoming a sub-chief ranger. She died on 22 April 1918 of liver cancer. No probate.Burial researcher: Carol Sullivan Further informationBirthDate born: 00/00/1872 ParentsMotherMother's name: Eliza Mother's maiden name: ChurcherMother's year of birth: 1846Mother's year of death: 1884 FatherFather's name: Edward BexFather's year of birth: 1847Father's year of death: 1928 MarriageMaiden name: BexMarriage 1Spouse one first names: RalphSpouse one last name: TeesdaleMarriage one date: 04/04/1891Marriage one address: Broadwater, Sussex, England DeathDeath (details)Date of death: 22/04/1918Age (at time of death): 45Cause of death: Carcinoma of the liverAddress at time of death: 1 Milton Road, Worthing, Sussex, England ObituaryWorthing Gazette 24th April 1918 “Female Forester’s Death” In the annual report of Court Dowager Lady Hatherton, of the Ancient Order of Foresters, extracts from which were published in this column last week, sympathy was expressed with the Sub-Chief Ranger, Sister M E Teesdale in her illness. Members of the Court will learn with regret that the illness has had a fatal termination, for Mrs Teesdale died a few days since from cancer. Census and miscellaneous informationCensus information1881 census: 32 Miles Street, Lambeth. Edward aged 34, photographers assistant. Eliza aged 34. Maud aged 8. Charles aged 6.1891 census: 3 Heene Cottages, Worthing. Ralph aged 21, cab driver and groom. Maud aged 19. Both lodging with John Mash, coachman and groom.1901 census: 7 Heene Mews, Worthing. Ralph aged 31, cab driver, livery groom. Maud aged 29. Hilda aged 8. Christopher aged 6 months.1911 census: 7 Heene Mews, Worthing. Ralph aged 43, cabman. Maud aged 38. Hilda aged 18, dressmaker. Christopher aged 10. Miscellaneous information Edward Bex - Father of Maude Maud’s father Edward was one of Worthing’s most famous photographers. He traded under the name of "Edward Edwards" and was based at 20 New Street. Her brother Charles ran the business when Edward died. For more information and examples of his work, see Sussex Photo History website. Previous Random burial Next