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Facts and Events
Born in Union Workhouse, Kenninghall in 1868 but lived in East Harling for most of his life.
1871 Census living in Kenninghall Rd, East Harling Nkf.
At time of Marriage in 1885 living in E Harling. Witnesses were John Rust and sister Jane Harbour.
Census 1881 living at Garboldisham Rd, E Harling, Nkf.
Census 1891 living at Kenninghall Rd, E Harling, Nkf.
Census 1901 living at Kenninghall Rd E Harling, Nfk. RG13 Pce 1866 Folio 76.
In March 1999 their daughter Amelia and grandchildren, Esther, Henry and Betty had a Headstone erected for them in Garboldisham Road Cemetery.
My mother Amelia Smith nee Harbour has a sash which belonged to her father Charles. My Grandfather Charles was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at East Harling Lodge which closed about 1965. I have been touch with Bury St. Edmunds & Colchester District and it is apparent from their letter that the East Harling Minutes Books have been lost. I quote from their letter:- "Way back in the early part of this century the Friendly Society or 'club' as it was usually known played a vital part in the social life of the village. Membership of the Society was the only way you had the services of the Doctor free. You didn't have radio, TV or even a cinema in the village so 'The Club' was the source of all entertainment and this was the case until civilisation as we know it began its expansion into the villages.
It is nice to know the family still have a PG sash, when you think that the member in all probability bought it himself, it shows his pride in the Lodge and position he attained. Wages were not that good in those days so it must have been quite costly."
Another quote from the Manchester Branch:-" What I can tell you is that your Grandfather would have progressed throgh the ranks to P.G. which he means he achieved Past Grand Officer."
References
- ↑ (see notes).
1901 Census - Foreman in Brickyard
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