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London and Middlesex / Re: Queens Road cemetery, Walthamstow
« on: Thursday 28 February 19 18:03 GMT (UK) »
Thank you everyone for the research. These explanations make sense. I look forward to visiting in April.
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London and Middlesex / Re: Queens Road cemetery, Walthamstow
« on: Sunday 24 February 19 18:11 GMT (UK) »
Thank you everyone for your comments and research ! That is quite amazing chance that you (Chris) had a recent photo from plot 1B1930 with the Allen name. Also that my great grandmother Minnie, died on Feb 23rd, (1911) yesterday, the day we started discussing this. Kind of cool.
Many good family stories about this strong woman (Minnie Avis Kirkham). 6 children, the youngest, 1 yr when her husband (thomas) died at age 39. He was a Carman with the railway. She was allowed to place 3 of the younger boys in the Railway Servants Orphanage, until some were 14 years old, but they came home on holidays. She worked for the railway as a cleaner after her husbands death. (Both she and her husband died of TB. I have the bible given to one of her sons in 1902 when he left the orphanage at age 14.
Except for one of the children, all moved from Walthamstow by around 1930, arriving in Connecticut and Albany, NY area of USA.
Not sure I understand the rules for the 'reuse' of family graves and removal of headstones, but will be pleased to just visit Walthamstow and this cemetery, as well as St Mary's and other old landmarks.
I'm going to try to attach a headstone picture taken decades ago. It says "family" so I wonder if that has meaning.
Many good family stories about this strong woman (Minnie Avis Kirkham). 6 children, the youngest, 1 yr when her husband (thomas) died at age 39. He was a Carman with the railway. She was allowed to place 3 of the younger boys in the Railway Servants Orphanage, until some were 14 years old, but they came home on holidays. She worked for the railway as a cleaner after her husbands death. (Both she and her husband died of TB. I have the bible given to one of her sons in 1902 when he left the orphanage at age 14.
Except for one of the children, all moved from Walthamstow by around 1930, arriving in Connecticut and Albany, NY area of USA.
Not sure I understand the rules for the 'reuse' of family graves and removal of headstones, but will be pleased to just visit Walthamstow and this cemetery, as well as St Mary's and other old landmarks.
I'm going to try to attach a headstone picture taken decades ago. It says "family" so I wonder if that has meaning.
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London and Middlesex / Re: Queens Road cemetery, Walthamstow
« on: Saturday 23 February 19 13:59 GMT (UK) »
Hello, that is wonderful information to confirm my thought about Annie Young plot.
My other great grandmother is Minnie Kirkham 1B1930 burried 3/1/1911 in section 34.
I am thinking that it was bought by the Allen family at some point.
I do have photo graphics taken I'd say pre-1930 of the headstones. I'm assuming they are no longer there but will check when I visit.
Thank you so much for the info. can't wait to visit. I've been able to find some of the old home addresses via census records, and will stay on Orford street, less than a mile from where they lived.
Root chat is wonderful. And i'm enjoying the other sites about the history of Walthamstow.
My other great grandmother is Minnie Kirkham 1B1930 burried 3/1/1911 in section 34.
I am thinking that it was bought by the Allen family at some point.
I do have photo graphics taken I'd say pre-1930 of the headstones. I'm assuming they are no longer there but will check when I visit.
Thank you so much for the info. can't wait to visit. I've been able to find some of the old home addresses via census records, and will stay on Orford street, less than a mile from where they lived.
Root chat is wonderful. And i'm enjoying the other sites about the history of Walthamstow.
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London and Middlesex / Re: Queens Road cemetery, Walthamstow
« on: Saturday 23 February 19 03:58 GMT (UK) »
This is such a helpful discussion and I think it may explain what I notice as well.
The 1905 and 1911 Cemetery Register for Queens Road Walthamstow, indicates the cemetery and graves for my great grandmothers, but on the Queens Rd Cemetery map there is another name on that plot. Is that because in more recent year, this was reused ?
Grave 1 A 797 should be Annie Young 10/20/1905, (I have OLD picture of tombstone), but indicates plot map indicates “Boxer” ? Same for 1 B 1930; Kirkham but plot map shows Allen. I’m coming from NYC in April to visit the family’s home village, and plan to pay my respects at their resting place. Any insight would be appreciated. Linda
The 1905 and 1911 Cemetery Register for Queens Road Walthamstow, indicates the cemetery and graves for my great grandmothers, but on the Queens Rd Cemetery map there is another name on that plot. Is that because in more recent year, this was reused ?
Grave 1 A 797 should be Annie Young 10/20/1905, (I have OLD picture of tombstone), but indicates plot map indicates “Boxer” ? Same for 1 B 1930; Kirkham but plot map shows Allen. I’m coming from NYC in April to visit the family’s home village, and plan to pay my respects at their resting place. Any insight would be appreciated. Linda
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