Newton Abbot Bombing 2 September 1942

[cheshiremog]

Hi Terry - Just to say hello -(It was me who sent you the pic of the Fleet firing a salute in Torbay for your website recently).  Do you know if they have done a CD for Brixham Paignton Torquay Cemeteries - as I am looking for my grandfather's grave).

Marlene - if you have nay joy let me know
Carol

[terryleaman]

Hi Carol, not yet! in fact Torquay Cemetery is planned and will hopefully be started soon- 60,000+ burials.
I've completed the four Churchyards in Torquay- Tormoham, Cockington, St Marychurch and Upton, from 1740 until closure date.


Cockington -      Registers  1632 to 1907,   indexed 1740 to 1907
Tormoham –                       1637 to 1895,   indexed 1740 to 1895
St Marychurch –                  1641 to 1951,   indexed 1740 to 1951
Upton –                               1850 to 1936,   indexed 1850 to 1936

[cheshiremog]

Wow - you've been busy ! I'll await that with interest. Did you notice any Clift graves at the cemeteries you have done,  or will these all be put on a CD ?

[terryleaman]

Hi Carol, these are the only ones:-
CLIFT   Emma Wilkins   was buried:-   18 August 1909   age:-   79   notes/address:-   Ruscombe, Warbro Road, St Mary Church   where:-   St Marychurch   
St Marychurch Memorial inscription:-
188.   Emma Wilkins CLIFT   /   born at Bristol  5th  September 1829  /   Died at St. Mary church 14th  August 1909

CLIFT   Hannah Selina   was buried:-   18 September 1891   age:-   39   notes/address:-   St Mary Church   where:-   St Marychurch   
St Marychurch Memorial inscription
194.   In loving memory of   /   Albert Edwin CLIFT   /   who died 11th  September 1877  /   also of Hannah Selina his wife  /   who died 15th  September 1891  /   and of   /   Robert MASHFORD  /   died January 22nd  8392  /   also of   /   Ann his wife who died  /   15th  January 1895  /   Not dead but sleepeth (I presume Albert must be in the main cemetery)


CLIFT   Mabel Elizabeth   was buried:-   03 April 1875   age:-   2d   notes/address:-   Westhill, St Mary Church   where:-   St Marychurch   

[Dale]

Kia Ora
Many thanks for all your help folks and your second offer Carol!
I did write to the Teignmouth Council but no response as yet.
You Rootschatters are wonderful thank you. I'll let you know of any developments.
I have this morning received photos of another of mine who died in the Blitz- she was obviously taken for burial by the family- I was quite relieved - the grave is well tended & well marked.
Regards
Marlene

[cheshiremog]

Thanks for that Terry
Can't see a connection but will keep on file just in case

Keep me posted on the Teignmouth graves - if I can help
Carol

[Dale]

Kia Ora Carol
I have written to the Council Cemetery site as there has been no acknowledgement from the Council itself as yet.

As the deaths were registered in Newton Abbot I am assuming it will be that cemetery but will need a reference number/directions before sending you off!
Patience is a virtue
Possess it if you can
Seldom found in women
And never in a man!
Regards
Marlene

[terryleaman]

Dale, As has been explained the actual bombing was in Teignmouth and if they died in Teignmouth then they are  probably  buried there- Newton Abbot is only the registration district.

I did say in an earlier message that you should write to TEIGNBRIDGE Council, who are based in Newton Abbbot as they control the cemeteries within their area and that includes Teignmouth.

The old town councils-even if they still exist have very little control these days. If you write to either Teignmouth or Newton Abbot council you will in all probabaility get your letters returned as undeliverable- or if the postman is feeling in a very good mood he may redirect them.

[Dale]

Kia Ora Carol
GOT IT!

Teignmouth Old Cemetery Exeter Rd
PP 52
There is a Memorial on the Gravesite apparently.
Location maps are available - are you able to get one or do you know your way around?
I'd hate to think of you wadering around lost!
Thank you ever so much - I'd be thrilled to have a copy!
Marlene