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I searched......"The Funeral of Mr Charles Norris" and nothing came up.

I searched........"Charles Norris Funeral" and up it popped! :-S

My pleasure..........Prickles.

Hello PricklyHolly.

That will do fine. I cannot thank you enough for all that work and time you put into that information.

Regards.
Alan.

GREAT BERKHAMPSTED.

The funeral of Mr Charles Norris took place on Friday 21st, at the Baptist burial ground, much interest being manifested in the event. Not a fortnight before, Mr and Mrs Norris, in their usual health, went out for a drive, during which Mrs Norris was taken ill, died on the 12 inst, and was buried on the 15th. Her husband also fell ill, died on the 18th and was laid in the same grave with his wife on the 21st. Mr Norris had been in business in the town for twenty-five years, and was the owner of considerable shop and cottage property in Berkhampstead and Northchurch, which, with other effects is left to his seven children. He was one of the three executors of the late Mr. William Newman, of Berkhampstead, who left large sums to various places of worship in Berkhampstead and Markyate Street. Mr Norris was also a member of the Town Hall and Market Committee, and the indefatigable treasurer of the Baptist Church and several other bodies in the town. The funeral courtege arrived at the Baptist Chapel at two pm. The body was borne in an open hearse, the coffin being covered in beautiful wreaths. Three broughams followed, and the customary evidence of respect and sympathy were observable en route.
In the carriages were Mr William Norris, of Bedford, eldest brother of Mr C Norris: Mr Frederick G Norris, eldest son: Mr Charles Norris and Mrs Coles, son and daughter: Mr W. O. Norris, Mrs E King, Mr Herbert Norris and Mrs Cousins (sons and daughters) Mr J Cousins son in law: Mr F Norris, Mrs C Norris, Mrs W O Norris (daughters in law) Mr Horace Norris, grandson: Mrs Kingsman, Mrs Dean, granddaughters: Miss Lizzie Norris, niece: Messrs J Sanders, J Sills, J Gower, F King, H Saunders and other deacons of the Baptist Church.

Lots more names if you want them!

A large company assembled at the graveside and numerous wreaths were laid on the grave.

Phew!! Found it!

It will take me some time to type it all out.

Be right back!! :-D

Ooops, sorry I accidently deleted that last post.

I have been looking Alan but I actually can't see an article dated 29 July 1899 "The Funeral of Mr Charles Norris"

I will take another look and let you know if I find it.

Prickles. :-)

Hello PricklyHolly

Thanks again.

Alan.

Hello PricklyHolly.

Thank you very much for that information and for your help and time.

Alan.

If the correct person....

Do you have his probate?


Name:Charles Norris
Probate Date:15 Sep 1899
Death Date:18 Jul 1899
Death Place:Hertfordshire, England
Registry:London, England

of Great Berkhamstead Hertfordshire
to Charles Norris, Joiner and Herbert Norris, Civil Servant
Effects £6595 14s 3d

A very substantial sum for the time.

Andy

Here you go.......

OBITUARY.....The decease on July 12, after a few days of illness, of Mrs Norris. wife of Mr Charles Norris, of the well know boot warehouse (whose death was announced last week) was followed by that of her husband on Tuesday last.
The couple were know to be devotedly attached to each other, and their golden Wedding was celebrated four years ago.
Mrs Norris was 73 years of age, and Mr Norris a year older. Their removal within the space of a week has evoked the deepest sympathy. Both Mr and Mrs Norris were members of old Berkhampstead families, Mrs Norris's maiden name being Austin. For some years Mr Norris resided at Rickmansworth, but in 1874 he returned to his native town, and by his exemplary life has won the genuine esteem and respect of all with whom he has come into contact. He was a deacon and the treasurer of the High Street Baptist Church, treasurer of Free Church Council and other bodies: he was also a member of the Town Hall Committee, and his probity and conscientiousness were distinguishing features in his character. His removal will cause a gap in local life which will not be filled very easily. Mrs Norris's funeral took place on Saturday afternoon.


Give me a while and I will take a look for the other one.

I have looked and I don't think there are 2 articles.......just the one..

Hello malyon

Thank you but I have all the information on the Norris family except what those two newspapers articles say.

Regards.
Alan.

SOURCE BOX SHARE
Charles Norris
England and Wales Census, 1881
Name: Charles Norris
Age (Original): 56
Gender: Male
Birth Year: 1825
Birthplace: Northchurch, Hertfordshire, England
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Boot Maker Employing 6 Men & 1 Boy
Address: High St
Event Place: Great Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire, England
Record Type: Household
Affiliate Publication Number: RG11
Piece/Folio: 1446 / 95
Page Number: 3
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Charles Norris Head M 56 Northchurch, Hertfordshire, England
Mary A Norris Wife F 55 Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England
William Norris Son M 20 Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
Annie P Norris Daughter F 16 Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England

Charles Norris
England and Wales Census, 1871
Name: Charles Norris
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1871
Event Place: Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
Enumeration District: 1a
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Boot Maker
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1825
Birthplace: Northchurch, Hertfordshire
Entry Number: 17
Affiliate Image Identifier: GBC/1871/1383/0062
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Charles Norris Head M 46 Northchurch, Hertfordshire
Mary Ann Norris Wife F 45 Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
Charles Norris Son M 22 Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Cate Louisa Norris Daughter F 20 Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Ellen Norris Daughter F 15 Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
William Norris Son M 11 Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Herbert Norris Son M 8 Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Ann Norris Daughter F 6 Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Deaths Sep 1899 (>99%)
Norris Charles 74 Berkhampstead 3a 493
Norris Mary Ann 73 Berkhampstead 3a 493

this is the Aylesbury area

Could some one please give me the details of these two items.

29 July 1899 - Bucks Herald - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.
The Funeral of Mr. Charles Norris.

22 July 1899 - Bucks Herald - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.
Mrs. Norris, wife of Mr. Charles Norris.

Your help would be very much appreciated.

Alan