Person:Thurza Roberts (3)

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Thurza Roberts
m. Bet Jan 1846 and Mar 1846
  1. Thurza Roberts1853 - 1937
m. 4 Feb 1874
  1. Judith Batten1876 - 1959
Facts and Events
Name Thurza Roberts
Gender Female
Birth[1] 12 Aug 1853 Farley, Wiltshire, England
Census[4] 7 Apr 1861 Pitton, Wiltshire, EnglandAge: 7y
Census[5] 2 Apr 1871 Pitton and Farley, Wiltshire, EnglandUnder the Hill, Domestic Servant, out of place
Marriage 4 Feb 1874 Farley, Wiltshire, Englandto William Batten
Census[6][9] 3 Apr 1881 Pitton and Farley, Wiltshire, EnglandOn The Hill
Census[7][10] 5 Apr 1891 Redlynch, Somerset, England
Census[8] 31 Mar 1901 Bruton, Somerset, EnglandDiscove Fields, Domestic Servant, out of place
Death[2][3] 30 Apr 1937 Pitton, Wiltshire, England
Burial? Farley, Wiltshire, England

Information from newspaper report of her death

Mrs Thurza Batten, widow of Mr William Batten, passed away at Pitton on April 30th having reached the advanced age of 83 years. She had lived at Pitton and Farley for the greater part of her life and leaves 10 children, 30 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, all of whom are living.

References
  1. Birth Certificate - Thirza Roberts.
  2. Newspaper : Death and Funeral of Mrs Batten.

    Death and Funeral of Mrs Batten.

    Mrs. Thurza Batten, widow of Mr William Batten, passed away at Pitton on April 30th having reached the advanced age of 83 years. She had lived at Pitton and Farley for the greater part of her life and leaves 10 children, 30 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, all of whom are living.

    The funeral took place at Farley on Tuesday, the Rev. C M Gay officiating. Among the mourners were Mrs. E Clark (sister). Mr H Batten, and Mr W Batten (sons), Mrs Bowditch, Mrs Isgrove, Mrs C Whitlock, Mrs Gurd, Mrs Vinnelle, and Mrs S. Whitlock (daughters), Mr E Bowditch (grandson), Mrs R. Parsons (granddaughter), Mrs W. Batten (daughter in law), Mr R Parsons (grandson-in-law), Mr E Roberts (nephew), Mrs C Light and Mrs Roberts (nieces), Miss E Collins (cousin), Mrs A Pearce, Mrs A Mills, Miss N Whitlock, Mrs Bealing Mrs Bartlett, and Mr Rowe.

    The family of Mrs Batten take this opportunity of thanking the many friends who have expressed their sympathy, and also those who have kindly sent beautiful flora tributes.

  3. GRO Index
    Death 1937 Q2 Salisbury-5a187.
  4. Census 1861 Pitton, Wiltshire, England RG9-1313-46-12.
  5. Census 1871 Pitton and Farley, Wiltshire RG10 1947 57 25.
  6. Census 1881 RG11-2066-54-22 : Alderbury, Wiltshire, England.
  7. Census 1891 RG12-1904-57-1 : Redlynch, Bruton, Somerset William Batten.
  8. Census 1901 RG13-2306-50-1 Bruton, Somerset, England.
  9. Household:
    Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
    William BATTEN Head M Male 33 Farley, Wiltshire, England Woodman
    Thurza BATTEN Wife M Female 27 Farley, Wiltshire, England
    Margarett BATTEN Daur Female 6 Farley, Wiltshire, England Scholar
    Judith BATTEN Daur Female 4 Farley, Wiltshire, England
    Harry BATTEN Son Male 3 Farley, Wiltshire, England
    Alic Mary BATTEN Daur Female 1 Farley, Wiltshire, England


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    Source Information:
    Dwelling On The Hill
    Census Place Alderbury, Wiltshire, England
    Family History Library Film 1341498
    Public Records Office Reference RG11
    Piece / Folio 2066 / 54
    Page Number 22
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