At a glanceAt a glanceSurname: TeesdaleFirst name: RalphOther Christian names: Gender: MaleChildren: YesBurial number: 281Born: 9/1/1841Died: 11/08/1897Buried: 14/08/1897Occupation: Fly Driver; Fly Proprieter;Heene Hallmark: NoCommonwealth War Grave: No The GraveThe graveCemetery area: EBCemetery row: 2Cemetery plot: 3what3words 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 storyRalph was born in Worthing, the son of George and Sarah. He was baptised at Broadwater Church on 7th February 1841. Ralph was one of eight children and lived with his family in the town, firstly in Field Row and then in Chapel Street (later called Portland Road). His father was a fly proprietor (a one horse, two wheeled carriage for hire) and Ralph followed George into the business. On 24th December 1866, Ralph married Elizabeth (Betsy) Peters at Broadwater Church. The couple lived in Portland Road, later moving to Heene Mews. They had six children. Ralph was a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters and when he died in 1897, they sent representatives to his funeral. Ralph died on 11th August 1897. Probate was granted on 2nd December to Elizabeth Teesdale widow. Effects £371 14s.Burial researcher: Carol Sullivan Further informationBirthDate born: 09/01/1841 ParentsMotherMother's name: Sarah Mother's maiden name: UpfoldMother's burial key: 13Mother's year of birth: 1806Mother's year of death: 1875 FatherFather's name: George TeesdaleFather's burial key: 46Father's year of birth: 1807Father's year of death: 1879 MarriageMarriage 1Spouse one first names: ElizabethSpouse one last name: PetersMarriage one date: 24/12/1866Marriage one address: Worthing, Sussex, England DeathDeath (details)Date of death: 11/08/1897Age (at time of death): 56Cause of death: UnknownAddress at time of death: 8 Heene Mews, Worthing, Sussex, England ObituaryWorthing Gazette 18th August 1897 “Forester’s Funeral” Mr Ralph Teesdale, a well-known and respected fly proprietor and driver, died at his residence Heene Mews on Wednesday at the age of fifty-six. Deceased was for many years a member of Court Pride of Worthing, Ancient Order of Foresters, and at the funeral, which took place at Heene Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, the following representatives of the Court attended: Alderman F C Linfield, Trustee; Bro. G Madgwick, PCR; Bro. W Constable, PCR; Bro. C Cooper, PCR; Bro. A Pratley, PCR; and Bros. G Scutt, M Mitchell and Saunders. The Forester’s service was read at the graveside by Bro. Pratley. Personal effectsExecutors: Elizabeth Teesdale status: WidowProbate pounds: £371 Census and miscellaneous informationCensus information1841 census: Field Row, Worthing. George aged 30, fly man. Sarah aged 30. George aged 13. Eliza aged 11. Christopher aged 7. Alfred aged 5. Mary aged 3. Ralph aged 4 months.1851 census: 19 Chapel Street, Worthing - George aged 44, fly man. Sarah aged 44. Eliza aged 20. Alfred aged 15. Mary aged 12. Ralph aged 10. Emma aged 7. Henry aged 4. Benjamin Belchamber aged 24, chimney sweep1861 census: Nelson Inn, Worthing George aged 54, inn keeper. Sarah aged 54. Ralph aged 19. Edward Smithers aged 73, lodger, groom.1871 census: 2 Portland Road, Worthing. Ralph aged 30, fly driver. Elizabeth aged 30. Ralph aged 1.1881 census: 5 Heene Mews, Worthing Ralph aged 40, fly proprietor. Elizabeth aged 41. Ralph aged 11.George T aged 9. Harry R aged 6. Alice aged 5. Frederick aged 3. Kate aged 8 months.1891 census: 8 Heene Mews, Worthing Ralph aged 50, fly proprietor. Elizabeth aged 50. George aged 19, coach painter. Harry aged 16, stable boy, groom. Alice aged 15, dressmaker's apprentice. Fred aged 13. Kate aged 10. Miscellaneous information Fly Carriages Fly Carriages similar to the ones Ralph Teesdale would have owned Previous Random burial Next