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Updated 19 September 2004

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Note 14 September 2004

At last I have finally "caught up" with  Herbert Daniel Backhouse. At some point in time he travelled to Hull, Yorks where he married his first wife Sept 1884.  I was lucky in that my cousin Barry's wife Brida Ann Lock stored some funeral cards given her by her mother in law, my Aunt May (nee Backhouse). One of these cards was for a Lydia Backhouse (nee Allen, first wife of Herbert) buried in East Ham following her death in 1905.  Unfortunately I have not yet been able to trace her birth details. The 1901 census gives her birth place as Prestleigh, Somerset for 1866. I cannot find any trace of her birth on indexes for Somerset.

Note February 2003

Edith May Matthews born 1886 remains a problem as does her father William Henry Matthews. For Edith I have the year of birth from the marriage certificate and all the details relating to her death but no place or actual date of birth.  The only details on William Henry we have is that he was a Baliff at the time of Edith's marriage at West Ham.

1901 Census    

I have found the on line 1901 Census quite efficient and have experienced no problems in downloading etc.  However, unlike the 1881 Census, in that once you have bought the disks from the LDS it can be used over and over again at no extra cost, with the 1901 it is becoming somewhat expensive. In my case I could have bought the 1881 twice over so far.

These are the latest Backhouse names under research. born in either Doulting, Evercreech, Prestleigh in Somerset and other places. Dates of birth are abt.

Benjamin b. Jan 1824, Elizabeth (nee Martin, wife of Benjamin) b.1828/29,
John b.1849, Mary Ann b.1851,William b.1853, Henry b.1855, Emma J. b.1858, Tom b. 1860,
Frederick b.1862, Edwin b.1864, Jessie (son) b.1868, Frank (my Grandfather) b.1872, Annie b.1874.
Benjamin John Backhouse or Rossiter and Ann Boyce (Parents of Benjamin). Elizabeth Bendal
Louisa Backhouse b.1868 in Bath (married to Joseph ). and her son Adolphus Backhouse b.1897 in Bath.
Ada B Backhouse b. abt. 1877 in Bath, Somerset and married to Cecil Johjnson. Ada, I am told, was married twice but I have no details of the other marriage.

Daniel Herbert (or Herbert Daniel) Backhouse b.3 January 1866 in Doulting (date taken from the book of Mabel Backhouse nee Kelvie); I have been unable to trace Daniel so far in the GRO Index or in any Census

Other names from Woolwich under research are Kelvie and Garrett

I am still updating and researching the Kingdon Family

There are many additions to the Briggs (of Kent) and Rowe branch of Jean's family and a notable addition is that of Mackie, originating from Canada.

Oxbrow of Bermondsey and Aubrey, Snook are other names I am researching.

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  The entries below under Boyton are the only grave stones relating to Rowe & Yeo that are visible in each of the respective Church Yards. If anyone would like photos please drop me a line.

Cawood - Village History.(Shortened).
   One of the few pre-historic trade routes from Scandinavia to Ireland passed over the ford at Cawood, taking advantage of the glacial moraine to the East and struggling through the water-logged forest to the West.  Cawood has been "a place" since 1000 BC at least.
   For over 700 years Cawood was dominated by "the Castle", originally the Manor house built around  920 AD.  It was later fortified to become a castle.  It was given to the See of York in 93AD as a thank-offering by King Athelstan after a victory over the Danes at Brunanburgh.  It became the home of the Archbishops of York.
   It was here, in 1466, that the greatest feast in England was held.  At his enthronement, Archbishop George Neville held a banquet for 2000 guests which lasted for 4 days.
   Cardinal Wolsey arrived in Cawood to prepare for his enthronement at York but was soon arrested by order of King Henry V111 on a charge of High Treason in 1530.   (Hence Humpty Dumpty had a great fall)
The castle had been in decline for some time and Wolsey's grand ideas for its restoration never came to fruition.

The History of Cawood Church. (Shortened).
   The earliest part of the present building dates from around 1150 but an earlier building seems almost certain.  It is likely that there was an earlier building from the evidence of occupation and existence of a settlement in the 10th century.
   The site chosen for the church, although so close to the river, is the highest point in the village.  The bench-mark on the south wall of the tower is 29ft 3in above sea level.
   It is not until 1294 that there is definite reference to this church despite the fact that Cawood was one of the homes of the Archbishops of York for seven centuries from 937 AD.
   The Altar was lifted from the floor of the Vestry in 1930 and restored by the Rev. S.F. Sykes.  It is a stone slab with five crosses for the wounds of Christ.   It is thought to have been hidden in the floor to prevent its destruction by Cromwellian troops in 1646.

   That then is the shortened histories of Cawood and All Saints Church.   Each year there is a large Craft Fair.  Not having been there during the three days it takes place I cannot say what it is like.  I think it speaks for itself that over this period there are some several thousand visitors.
  Take care, your God Bless you, See You.

Boyton Parish Church, ( Church of England )

Sacred

1. In ever loving memory of Thomas Rowe of North Beer Boyton who entered into rest May 12th 1894 aged 43.

" What I do thou knowest not now but shalt know hereafter. John Chapter 111, verse 7."

2. In loving memory of Mary Grace the beloved wife of Thomas Rowe of North Beer in this parish who died June 6th 1889 aged 41.

" In the midst of life there is death "

3. Also in this grave was Emily. (The remainder of the stone was broken & buried therefore unable to determine surname)

4. In memory of Thomas Rowe of Youngcott in the Parish of North Petherwin who departed this life April 5th 1864 aged 57.

" Farewell my wife and child most dear

I am not lost but gone before.

Prepare for death for so you must

To meet the saviour with the just."

  1. Sacred to the memory of John Rowe of South Beer in this Parish who departed this life September 5th 1841 aged 66 years.

" Farewell dear wife and children too

Be to each other kind

Remember to what Christ has said

You must be born again "

Methodist Church, Boyton.

6. In loving memory of Eva Rowe who passed away September 17th 1963 aged 78 years.

 7. William Thomas Rowe of Northcott Hamlet Boyton Infant son of Albert and Ellen Rowe of Northcott who passed away March 17th 1907 aged 8 months

" No strain was on his little heart sin had not entered here

and innocence slept sweetly on his pale white brow so fair

He was to pure for this cold earth, to beautiful to stay;

And so so the angels bore our little one away."
  1. In loving memory of Thomas Stanton Rowe who died at Hornagoth Farm March 14th 1897 aged 31 years.

    2. A dutiful son and affectionate brother.

    " And there shall be no more death neither sorrow nor grieving. Neither shall there be any more pain for the former things are passed away"

  2. In loving memory of John the beloved husband of Susannah Rowe who passed away at Kersworth. North Petherwin July 20th 1915 aged 77.

" Day after day we saw him fade and gently pass away and often in our hearts we prayed that he might longer stay "

Also

Susannah beloved wife of the above who passed away March 4th 1920 aged 79 years.

" Peace perfect peace"

10. In loving memory of Albert,  Dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth Ellen Rowe who passed away at Hele October 25th 1958 aged 82 years.

 "In Gods keeping."

Also

 Elizabeth Ellen Rowe who died January 28th 1969 aged 91 years.

    " Reunited"

    Parish Church, Marhamchurch.
  1. To the memory of John

    2. Son of Joseph and Jane Rowe of the Parish of Poundstock

    Who departed this life 10th July 1810 aged 27 years.

    NB. John's grave was in the middle of a line of several graves. His was the only one with a stone. As all the graves in this particular section appeared to be in family groups I would assume that the rest of the family were in this line too.

    Parish Church, Pyeworthy.
  2. In Loving Memory of Thomas Bernard Yeo

    3. Died 12th Sept 1991 aged 74

    Husband of Stephanie and father of John, Graham and Caroline

  3. In Memory of John Yeo of Knowle

    4. Husband of Bessie Ann called to rest 18th March 1956 aged 85 years

    Also wife Bessie Ann called to rest 13th Sept 1973 aged 92 years.

  4. In Memory of

Charles Yeo of Little Knowle died March 31st 1920 aged 78 years

Also his Wife

Mary Jane Yeo died March 25th 1926 aged 84 years