Ada Hackman (buried 1914)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Hackman
First name: 
Ada
Other Christian names: 
Fanny
Gender: 
Female
Children: 
No
Burial number: 
746
Born: 
18/10/1879
Died: 
11/05/1914
Buried: 
16/05/1914
Occupation: 
Governess
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
EB
Cemetery row: 
1
Cemetery plot: 
36
what3words location: 
https://what3words.com/raves.organ.tree
Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of our dear daughter Ada Fanny Hackman who fell asleep May 11th 1914 aged 34 years "Safely gathered in" Also to the dear memory of Edwin Hackman died 21st July 1926 aged 71 years "Faithful unto death" Also to Comfort wife of Edwin Hackman who died 12th January 1927 aged 75 years

Life story

Life story

Ada was born in Wonersh, the daughter of Edwin and Comfort. She was baptised at St John the Baptist church, Wonersh on 7 Dec. Her father was a police constable. From 1885 Ada attended the National School, firstly in Chobham and then in Farnham. The family moved around as her father was promoted through the police force. Edwin retired in 1910 and the family moved to Worthing living in Tarring Road. Ada died on 11 May 1914 of pulmonary tuberculosis. Probate was granted on 11 Jun to Edwin Hackman, retired superintendent of police. Effects £107 13s (approx £6k in 2020) Ada's parents died in 1926 and 1927. They are buried in the same plot at Heene. Edwin was a sidesman at St Botolph's for many years.

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
18/10/1879

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
11/05/1914
Age (at time of death): 
34
Cause of death: 
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Address at time of death: 
Westleigh, Tarring Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
Edwin Hackman
Probate pounds: 
£107

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1881 census: 

Shamley Green, Wonersh, Surrey.

Edwin aged 26, police constable. Comfort aged 29. Ada aged 1.

1891 census: 

Police Station, London Road, Reigate, Surrey.

Edwin aged 36, inspector of police. Comfort aged 39. Ada aged 12.

1901 census: 

Police Station, 58 Eastworth Road, Chertsey, Surrey.

Edwin aged 46, superintendent Surrey County Constabulary. Comfort aged 49. Ada aged 21, governess daily.

1911 census: 

"Westleigh" Tarring Road, Worthing.

Edwin aged 56, police pensioner. Comfort aged 59. Ada aged 31.