At a glanceAt a glanceSurname: AdamsFirst name: ThomasOther Christian names: Gender: MaleChildren: NoBurial number: 983Born: 10/9/1836Died: 16/03/1920Buried: 19/03/1920Occupation: Ship BrokerHeene Hallmark: NoCommonwealth War Grave: No The GraveThe graveCemetery area: SESCemetery row: 6Cemetery plot: 12what3words location: https://what3words.com/towers.export.gossipBurial remains: Unknown The headstoneEndowed grave: NoHeadstone inscription: In loving memory of Kitty the dear wife of Thomas Adams who passed away on the 5th May 1916 aged 74 years "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth" Also in loving memory of the above Thomas Adams who entered into rest 16th March 1920 aged 84 years "For ever with the Lord" Life storyLife storyThomas was born in St Pancras, the son of Ralph and Elizabeth. He was baptised at the Old Church, St Pancras on 7 April 1837. Ralph was a brickmaker. Thomas was one of eleven children. He started his employment as a clerk to a ship and insurance brokers. In 1868, Thomas married Kate (Kitty) Price at St Mary de Castro church, Leicester on 7 April. The couple moved to London where Thomas worked as a ship broker. When he retired in 1884, Thomas and Kitty moved to Worthing, living at Manor Villa in Manor Road. Manor Villa was one of three houses built by Mr Rodocanachi of Chios, Worthing. The family rented it for £80 pa. Kitty died in 1916 and Thomas moved to Lothbury in Gordon Road. In 1920, he gave 60 shillings to Worthing's War Memorial Fund. Thomas died on 16 Mar 1920. Probate was granted on 11 Jun to Alfred Sidney Swan printer's manager (brother-in-law). Effects £1257 18s 1d.Burial researcher: Carol Sullivan Further informationBirthDate born: 10/09/1836 MarriageMarriage 1Spouse one first names: KateSpouse one last name: PriceMarriage one date: 07/04/1868Marriage one address: Leicester, Leicestershire, England DeathDeath (details)Date of death: 16/03/1920Age (at time of death): 84Cause of death: UnknownAddress at time of death: Lothbury, 29 Gordon Road, Worthing, Sussex, England Personal effectsExecutors: John Alfred Sidney Swan status: Printers Manager (Brother-in-Law)Probate pounds: £1,257 Census and miscellaneous informationCensus information1841 census: Chad's Row, Gray's Inn Lane, St Pancras Ralph aged 55, brickmaker. Elizabeth aged 45. Ralph aged 25. Charles aged 20. William aged 10. Thomas aged 4. Frances aged 20. Eliza aged 20. Amelia aged 14. Jane aged 12. Lauretta aged 8.1851 census: 1 Chad's Row, Gray's Inn Lane, St Pancras Ralph aged 68, brick and tile maker. Elizabeth 58. Frances aged 34. Eliza aged 33. Clara aged 26, private governess. Amelia aged 23. Jane aged 22, private governess. Lauretta aged 18, dressmaker. Joseph aged 25, tile & brick agent. William aged 20, tile & brick agent. Thomas aged 14, corn dealer's assistant. Plus 1 servant.1861 census: 1 St Chad's Row, Gray's Inn Lane, St Pancras Elizabeth aged 68, widow, dealer in bricks and tiles. Frances aged 44. Eliza aged 43, tuck runner (dress work). Clara aged 36, daily governess. Joseph aged 35, brick & tile manufacturer. Amelia aged 33. Thomas aged 24, clerk to ship & insurance brokers. Plus 1 servant.1871 census: 7 Arthur's Terrace, Acacia Road, Paxton Park, Lewisham Thomas aged 34, manager to a ship owner. Kate aged 29. Plus 1 servant.1881 census: 8 Winchester Road, Willesden Thomas aged 44, ship broker. Kitty aged 39. Plus 1 cook and 1 servant.1891 census: Manor Villa, Manor Road, Worthing Thomas aged 54, retired ship broker. Kate aged 49. Plus 2 servants.1901 census: Manor Villa, Manor Road, Worthing Thomas aged 64, own means. Kate aged 59.1911 census: Manor Villa, Manor Road, Worthing Thomas aged 74, own means. Kate aged 69. Miscellaneous information"Chios" the property of Mr Rodocanachi - a renowned builder of villas in Worthing"Chios" Previous Random burial Next