Lookup request Cheddleton staffs

[clivecon]

Can anyone help me I am trying to locate a burial for my great  grandfather.Samuel Albert Arthur REECE bn 1870.I know he was the village policeman in Cheddleton Staffs from about 1911 to 1921.I know he retired and lived in Cheddleton village until his death in 1941.His wife Martha died in 1950.I have no idea where thay are buried
or indeed have any photographs of the couple.Can anyone help as I think they had strong ties with Cheddleton village.any help appreciated.

Clive

[alyson123]

You could try The Brandon Center, I think this covers Cheddleton area, ask to
be put through to bereavement services, then explain you are looking for a
burial in Cheddleton, giving the details.
I think this is the correct tel.no.:01538-481200.
They should know the correct bereavement services no, if this is the wrong one. Good luck!
Alyson123

[clivecon]

many thanks Alyson 123,will give it a try.
Also trying to gather more information on Arthur Eber REECE bn 1896.Samuels son.I know he was killed in action in 1916.He married an Ethel Brassington in 1915 in Cheddleton.Any info on this couple would be appreciated.

Clive

[alyson123]

You may have this:
GDSN Grenadeer Guards, enlisted S-O-T, 1st Bat Reg No: 16929
Western European Theatre.
Medals: British, Victory and Star. Commemorated Thiepval memorial.
Cannot find service records unfortunately.
Alyson 123

[clivecon]

Thanks for that,I do have that bit of information.What Im hoping for is that someone actually living in Cheddleton or has family living there who actually recall the family or may have some photographs.I know its a long shot but worth trying anyway.

thanks again

[juiceanca]

Hi
not sure if you have his death certificate or not but here is the number you need to order one .

Reece ,samuel albert A 71 yrs 1941 cheddleton newcastle under lyme staffordshire CC/2A/44.

once you have this you can investigate further.

regards julian

[fishweb]

Hi Clive,
I cannot help with Samuel's burial but found this online that might be of interest to you.
www.staffsnameindexes.org.uk

if you put in the surname Reece, Samuel's details come up for ordering his police details from  the Staffordshire Police Force Registers 1842-1920.

Best wishes

Cathy

[clivecon]

Thanks Cathy and Julian for your replies.
I have Samuels police record but alas no photograph.I have also applied for his death certificate but Im not sure what new information it will give me.
with regards to his burial and that of his wife Martha I am still searching but no luck as yet.

thanks again Clive.

If anyone is searching for any Staffordshire police descendants have a look a the Staffordshire national association of retired police officers(Narpo) they have a wonderful collection of old photographs.

[fishweb]

Hi Clive,
when you have the exact date for Samuel's death , you might find an obituary for him and might get lucky with a photo attached.
I do not know which newspaper Cheddleton news would appear in.

Best regards

Cathy