Charles Taylor (buried 1920)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Taylor
First name: 
Charles
Other Christian names: 
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
No
Burial number: 
1017
Born: 
26/06/1855
Died: 
15/12/1920
Buried: 
18/12/1920
Occupation: 
Barrister
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SES
Cemetery row: 
11
Cemetery plot: 
10
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
No
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Charles Taylor M.A. passed away 15th Dec 1920 aged 65 "Rest in peace"

Life story

Life story

Charles Taylor was born in Rochdale Road, Manchester, Lancashire, on 26 June 1855; he was the son of Jacob Taylor, Tea Merchant, 38yrs, and Catherine, 42yrs. Charles had 3 siblings, Elizabeth Ann b.1850, Walter b.1852, and Frederick William b.1859.

Charles studied law and qualified as a Barrister; however, no further records show his whereabouts until he marries in Worthing, Sussex, on 21st March 1907, aged 51yrs. Charles was a bachelor, his bride, Constance Lever, 41yrs, a widow with a young daughter.

In 1911, Charles and Constance were living at The Old House, Heene Road, Worthing, where he died on 15th December 1920, aged 65yrs. Probate was granted to Constance Taylor, widow, and Robert William Charles, solicitor, effects £10,353 6s 7d. Value 2023 - £592,000.

Burial researcher: 
Maggi Martin

Further information

Birth
Gender: 
Male
Date born: 
26/06/1855
Address at birth: 
Rochdale Road, Manchester,
Parents
Mother
Mother's name: 
Catherine
Mother's maiden name: 
Jackson
Father
Father's name: 
Jacob
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Constance Lever
Spouse one last name: 
Trufitt
Marriage one date: 
21/03/1907
Marriage one address: 
Worthing, Sussex, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
15/12/1920
Age (at time of death): 
65
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
The Old House, Heene Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
Constance Taylor status: Widow
Probate pounds: 
£10,353

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1861 census: 

Living at 10, Wellington Terrace, Manchester, Lancashire. Jacob Taylor, Hd. 43yrs, Tea Dealer, wife, Catherine, 47yrs, 4 children, Elizabeth Ann, 11yrs, Walter, 8yrs, Charles, 5yrs, Frederick William, 2yrs, plus 2 domestic servants.

1871 census: 

Living at Holly Mount, Broughton, Salford, Lancashire. Jacob Taylor, Hd. 53yrs, Tea Merchant, wife, Catherine, 57yrs, Albert, 22yrs, Elizabeth, 20yrs, Walter, 18yrs, Tea Salesman, Charles, 15yrs, plus 2 domestic servants.

1911 census: 

Living at The Old House, Heene Road, Worthing, Sussex. Charles Taylor, Hd. 55yrs, Barrister at Law, wife, Constance, 41yrs, stepdaughter, Connie Trufitt, 13yrs, plus 2 domestic servants.