Person:Richard Western (1)

1881 census:
Devon, Exeter, St Thomas (RG11/2144, Folio 98, p11) [LDS # 1341517]
#74 75 Cowick St
Walter Western, Head, Marr, 40, Butcher & Gardener, Thorverton
Ann Western, Wife, Marr, 44, Tedburn St. Mary
Emma Western, Dau, Unm, 11, Scholar, Exeter
Walter D Western, Son, 9, Scholar, St Thomas, Exeter
Richard D Western, Son, 7, Scholar, St Thomas, Exeter
Louisa Western, Dau, 6, Scholar, St Thomas, Exeter
Allice Western, Dau, 4, St Thomas, Exeter
Charles Western, Son, 2, St Thomas, Exeter

1891 Census:
Whitestone, Devon RG12/1683 F65 P1
#7 Halsford, Halsford Wood
Richard D. Western,Head, S, 18, Baker (Employee),Devon St Thomas

1896:
At their marriage on December 13, 1896, RD is listed as a Confectioner residing at 75 Cowick St, St Thomas, while Frances Emma Pook resided at 80 Cowick St. The marriage certificate is witnessed by James Pook and Rhoda Maria Pook (her sister).

1898:
At birth of Richard James, in January 1898, RD and Frances Emma are living at 38 Bridge St, Exeter, RD's profession is Master Baker.

1899:
At birth of William Henry, in January 1899, RD and his wife were living at 38 NewBridge St, Exeter. RD's profession is listed as Master Baker.

1901 Census:
This census finds Richard wth his wife and two sons, along with his younger brother William Davie Western's wife, Bessie Annie, and her three young daughters.
ST PAUL, Exeter, RG13/2044, Folio 80, Page 33
38 New Bridge St
Richard D. Western,Head, M, 27, Baker Confectioner, Employer, At Home, Devon St Thomas, ,
Emma F. Western,Wife, M, 28, , , , Devon St Thomas, ,
Richard J. Western, Son, S, 3, , , , Devon Exeter All Hallows, ,
William H. Western, Son, S, 2, , , , Devon Exeter All Hallows, ,
... (boarders) ...
Bessie A. Western,Sister-in-law, M, 33, , , , Devon Exeter, ,
Beatrice M. Western, Niece, S, 6, , , , Kent Chatham, ,
Florence B. Western, Niece, S, 3, , , , Kent Chatham, ,
Hilda M. Western, Niece, S, 11m, , , , Gibraltar, ,

1902:
At birth of Albert Edward, in May 1902, RD and his wife were living at 38 Bridge St, Exeter. RD's profession is listed as Master Baker.

1906:
At birth of Leonard, in July 1906, RD and his wife were living at 38 Bridge St, Exeter. RD's profession is listed as Master Baker. (Leonard died in 1909).

1907:
At birth of Percy Charles, in December 1907, RD and Frances were living at 76 Cowick St, St Thomas, Exeter, and RD is listed as a Master Baker and Confectioner.

1935:
"Mr Richard Davie Western, of 39, Broadway, Exeter, baker, confectioner and caterer, and director of St Thomas Constitutional Club Company, who died August 22, left estate of the gross value of $5,966, with net personally $2,304. Probate of his will has been granted to his widow, Mrs Frances Emma Western, of the above address, and his sons, Richard James Western, of 76-78 Cowick street, Exeter, baker and William Henry Western, of 38, Church Street, Paignton, baker. He left $200 and his household and personal effects to his wife absolutely, and the residue in trust for her for life, and then between his sons, Richard James, William Henry, Albert Edward, Percy Charles, and Harold George, or their issue, attaining majority." -Western Morning News. 25 Nov, 1935, p 8.

Records as to 38 New Bridge Street:

D7/1077/10; 27 Oct 1897; Conveyance of 38 New Bridge Street; John Sherry, baker, & his mortgagee to Richard Davie Western, baker.

D7/1077/11; 28 Oct 1897; Mortgage; R.D. Western to Harry Dean Clogg, gent.

D7/1077/12; 1947; Abstract of title, 1897-1940, of William Henry Western as the surviving personal representative of Richard Davie Western deceased to 38 New Bridge Street.

D7/1077/13; 13 Nov 1947; Mortgage; Albert Edward Western, baker & confectioner to Lloyds Bank Ltd.

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Birth certificate : ONS St Thomas 1873 Jun 5b 62.
2. ↑ Western Morning News. 25 Nov, 1935, p 8. Obituary.