Living in Diss - 1939
Living in Diss - 1939
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| DOWNE, Horace Frank | |
| Family Historian Individual Narrative Horace Frank DOWNE, son of James DOWNE ( - ) and Fanny UNKNOWN ( - ), was born on 10 March 1872 in Westminster, London. He was baptised on 5 May 1872 in St. James, Piccadilly, London - b. 10.03.1872. Horace appeared in the census in 1881 at Byron House, Brentford, Middlesex in Brenford, Middlesex - age 9, scholar, boarding at Byron House School [Byron House was founded in 1897 as a progressive prep school favoured by London’s intelligentsia and famous for its advanced teaching methods]. Ho..... View full FH text (See notes below) | |
| Birth: | 10.03.1872 : Westminster, London : 1872 Q2 St. George Hanover Square Vol 1A Page 356 |
| Baptism: | 05.05.1872 : St. James, Piccadilly, London |
| Banns: | 18.12.1904, 25.12.1904, 01.01.1905 : Diss, Norfolk : Other dates were 25.12.1904 and 01.01.1905; the groom from Diss, the bride from New Buckenham |
| Marriage: | 11.01.1905 at New Buckenham, Norfolk to Gertrude Sarah HOLL : Bride’s father a veterinary surgeon and the grooms a hotel proprietor |
| 1881 Census: | Brentford, Middlesex : Age 9, scholar, boarding at Byron House School [Byron House was founded in 1897 as a progressive prep school favoured by London’s intelligentsia and famous for its advanced teaching methods] (RG11 Piece 1346 Folio 74 Page 43) |
| 1891 Census: | - : - (?????) |
| 1901 Census: | New Buckenham, Norfolk : Age 29, assistant veterinary surgeon, living in the household of Arthur HOLL (52, veterinary surgeon) and family [Arthur Holl was the father of Gertrude Sarah who was to become Horace’s wife] (RG13 Piece 1865 Folio 32 Page 1) |
| 1911 Census: | Diss, Norfolk : Age 39, veterinary surgeon, living with wife Gertrude Sarah (28), children Arthur James (3) and Claude Horace (8 mos), and Mildred Mabel WARNES (17, general domestic servant) (RG14PN11443 RG78PN624 RD230 SD2 ED1 SN175) |
| 1939 Reg.: | 5 Victoria Road, Diss, Diss, Norfolk : b. 10.03.1872 : Veterinary surgeon [son Claude Horace now working with him] (RG101/6523I/002/28 Letter Code: TQBA) |
| Death: | 02.02.1941 : Diss, Norfolk : 1941 Q1 Depwade Vol 4B Page 551 |
| Probate: | 23.05.1941 at Norwich, Norfolk : DOWNE Horace Frank of 5 Victoria-road Diss Norfolk died 2 February 1941 Probate Norwich 23 May to Gertrude Sarah Downe widow. Effects £1494 19s. 2d. |
| Occupation: | 1937 Kelly’s Directory for Norfolk as a veterinary surgeon living at 5 Victoria Road, Diss |
| Elect. Roll: | 1905 Electoral Register - Church Street, Diss -lodging with Minnie REEVE having a furnished first floor bedroom and use of a sitting room |
| Elect. Roll: | 1921 Electoral Register - living at 5 Victoria Road, Diss |
| Elect. Roll: | 1930 Electoral Register - living at 5 Victoria Road, Diss |
| Military: | No known military service |
| Newspaper: | Diss Express and Norfolk and Suffolk Journal - 13 March 1911 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MR. HORACE F. DOWNE, Veterinary Surgeon, begs to inform his Clients in Diss and neighbourhood that on Tuesday, 4th April, 1911, he id REMOVING to Premises on VICTORIA ROAD, DISS, lately in the occupation of Mr. R. F. Parfitt. |
| Newspaper: | Diss Express - 7 Feb 1941 THE LATE MR. H. F. DOWNE Diss and district has sustained a severe loss in the death, on Sunday, of Mr. Frank Horace Downe, M.R.C.V.S., of Victoria Road, aged 68 years. Exceptionally well known in the district, Mr. Downe’s practice extended over a very large area and his services were in great demand, whilst his cheerful disposition gained him many friends. When he first came to Diss 40 year ago Mr. Downe was a playing member of the Diss and District Cricket Club but of late his practice had occupied all his time to the exclusion of parochial social affairs. Born in London, Mr. Downe was educated at Llandovery College, Wales and also attended school in France. He qualified as a veterinary surgeon at the London Veterinary College in 1894, and began practicing as a locum for his wife’s father, the late Mr. Holl of New Buckenham. For many years Mr. Downe had been inspector for the Minstry of Agriculture and Fisheries, acting under the East Suffolk County Council, the Hartismere Rural District Council and later the Norfolk County Council. The funeral took place on Tuesday at the Cemetery, the Rev. J. A. Appleton officiating. The family mourners were: the widow; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Downe, Mr. and Mrs. C. Downe (sons and daughters-in-law), Mr. and Mrs E. Holl and Mr. H. Holl. Miss M. Downe, Mr. R. Downe, Canon and Mrs. R. Lumb (chislehurst, Kent) and Major and Mrs. G. F. Spashett were unable to attend. Others present included Mr. P.D. Watson, Mrs. Ray, Mr. F. Ray, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Saunders (Hoxne), Mr. H. Holker and Mr. W. Spurdens. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messre W. H. Harrison and Son. |
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