Mary Simpson (buried 1900)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Simpson
First name: 
Mary
Other Christian names: 
Liversedge
Gender: 
Female
Children: 
No
Burial number: 
343
Born: 
0/1/1824
Died: 
11/09/1900
Buried: 
15/09/1900
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Mary Liversedge Simpson (buried 1900) headstone
Cemetery area: 
NWS
Cemetery row: 
1
Cemetery plot: 
9
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
No
Headstone description: 
Chains - Medieval thinkers sometimes held that a golden chain bound the soul to the body. Broken links on a headstone can mean the severance and subsequent release of the spirit from the body. Chains are also the insignia of the International Order of Odd Fellows, so called because of their dedication to giving the poor decent burials. This association can be clinched by the observation of the letters IOOF or FLT (Friendship, Love, Truth) either inside or near the chain.
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Mary Liversedge the beloved wife of Richard Simpson who passed away September 11th 1900 aged 76 years "For thou didst blend the smile and tear, so take thy rest" "Farewell: Good night: God's will be done" and of Richard Simpson who died April 22nd 1906 aged 84 years.
Grave location map

Life story

Life story

Mary Liversedge Selby was born in Lambeth and was baptised at Lambeth St Mary on 24th January 1824. She was the daughter of David and Mary Selby. 

Mary married Richard Simpson (of Kennington) on 10th October 1844 in Kennington, Surrey (now part of Greater London). In 1851 they are living in 32 Portman Place, Marylebone and Richard is a Grocer employing 4 men. They also have 2 servants. Unable to find any census data for 1861. 

In 1871 they are living in Mount Pleasant Lodge, Stamford Hill, Hackney. Richard has now moved on to become a manufacturer (of dye chemicals) and they have 4 servants. By 1881 they are living in Queens Gardens, Hove, Sussex and Richard continues to be a manufacturer of Aniline Dye. They have 6 servants 

By 1891 they continue to live in Queens Gardens, Hove but Richard has retired. They still have a staff of 6. Sometime after 1891, Richard and Mary move to 'Beda', Shelley Road, Worthing. where Mary died In 1900. 

The Last Will and Testament for Mary Liversedge Simpton was dated 2nd May 1898.

Richard was still resident at 'Beda' Shelley Road, Worthing at the time of his death. He left an estate valued at £11200.

Burial researcher: 
Sue Standing

Further information

Birth
Gender: 
Female
Date born: 
00/01/1824
Address at birth: 
Lambeth, London
Parents
Mother
Mother's name: 
Mary
Mother's maiden name: 
Liversedge
Mother's year of birth: 
1796
Mother's year of death: 
1874
Father
Father's name: 
David Selby
Father's year of birth: 
1791
Father's year of death: 
1863
Marriage
Maiden name: 
Selby
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Richard
Spouse one last name: 
Simpson
Marriage one date: 
10/10/1844
Marriage one address: 
Lambeth, London, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
11/09/1900
Age (at time of death): 
76
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
Beda, Shelley Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Executors: 
Leith Bonhote, (Retired Lieutenant Colonel in H.M. Army) Husband of Niece, Rosa Bonhote William Selby Simpson, Nephew (Manufacturing Chemist)
Probate pounds: 
£2,982

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1851 census: 

Living in 32 Portman Place, St. Marylebone and Richard 29yrs Grocer employing 4 men, Mary 27yrs, William Selby 21yrs (brother in law), William Lewen 16yrs Servant, Mary Quinton 20yrs Servant.

1861 census: 

Not Found

1871 census: 

Lliving in Mount Pleasant Lodge, Stamford Hill, Hackney. Richard has now moved on to become a manufacturer (of dye chemicals) and they have 4 servants

1881 census: 

Living at 4 Queens Gardens, Hove - Household members include Richard Simpson 59yrs Analine Dye Manufacturer, Mary L Simpson age 57, Catherine D Selby (sister to Mary Liversedge Selby) 45yrs, Rosa Simpson (niece) 27yrs, Fanny Turner (cook) 57yrs, Margaret S Hawkins (kitchenmaid) 20yrs, Jane Williams (housemaid) 19yrs, Eliza Dirday (needlewoman) 29yrs, Harriet Francis (Housemaid) 34yrs, Walter Bradford (manservant) age 24yrs

1891 census: 

Census shows family living at Hove Household members include Richard Simpson age 69, Mary Simpson age 67, Catherine D Selby age 54, Mary H Shurtiff age 33, Mary A Bria age 39, Annie Ilias age28, Matilda Balchin age 22, Charles Arttle age 25