Eliza Reeve born 1883 Great Canfield

[Martin17]

I have made an enquiry to the church warden at Great Canfield Church to see if there is a headstone for Eliza and if so, if she is the only name mentioned on it. I am awaiting his reply.

Regards

Martin17

[jonwarrn]

In 1921 there's a John Matthews*, Stud Groom, in Englefield Green (near Egham)
Says he is married.
Age 39 years and 9 months.
Born Great Takeley (says London in the index!)
One of many servants at Park Close. Head is a chap called Urban Hanlon Broughton.

Great Takeley is in Essex and is virtually next door to Great Canfield!
Could this be Eliza's husband?

*Mathews with one t in the index.

[LizzieL]

In 1921 there's a John Matthews, Stud Groom, in Englefield Green (near Egham)
Says he is married.
Age 39 years and 9 months.
Born Great Takeley (says London in the index!)
One of many servants at Park Close. Head is a chap called Urban Hanlon Broughton.

Great Takeley is in Essex and is virtually next door to Great Canfield!
Could this be Eliza's husband?

That looks very likely. Urban H Broughton became 1st Baron Fairhaven and owned Anglesey Abbey in Cambs (OH is a volunteer there). He bought AA due to its proximity to Newmarket for the races

[softly softly]

Info until proved incorrect.

1921 census records John aged 39y 9m = c1882/3  born Takeley, Essex

1891 census
James   Matthews   Head   Widower   45 Farm labourer b Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex
William   Matthews   Brother   Widower      43 Farm labourer b Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex
James   Matthews   Son   -   11   Scholar    b Takeley, Essex
John   Matthews   Son   -   8   Scholar    b Takeley, Essex


births

MATTHEWS, HENRY  JAMES     ROBINSON 
GRO Reference: 1880  J Quarter in DUNMOW UNION  Volume 04A  Page 503

MATTHEWS, WILLIAM  JOHN     ROBINSON 
GRO Reference: 1882  D Quarter in DUNMOW UNION  Volume 04A  Page 517

Deaths Mar 1884   
Matthews    Maria    aged 30    Dunmow    4a   297

Marriages Sep 1874   
Matthews    James        B. Stortford    3a   339    
ROBINSON    Maria        B. Stortford    3a   339

SS

added--in 1901 both James and John are " Horse" Hay Carters in Takeley.

[Martin17]

Softly Softly, Jon Warrn and LizzieL

Wow, that is some piece of detective work from all three of you. I am sure that John Mat(t)hews that you have highlighted is our man. Having lived in the area, I know that Great Canfield and Takeley are neighbouring areas. It all seems to fit. I will be chasing all this up.

Once again, a big thank you.

Regards

Martin17

[softly softly]

His exact dob 19th September 1882.

MATTHEWS, WILLIAM  JOHN     ROBINSON
GRO Reference: 1882  D Quarter in DUNMOW UNION  Volume 04A  Page 517

SS

[JenB]

I am sure that John Mat(t)hews that you have highlighted is our man.

Just a personal opinion - I’d want to see the marriage certificate 

[softly softly]

I am sure that John Mat(t)hews that you have highlighted is our man.

Just a personal opinion - I’d want to see the marriage certificate 

That would answer a lot of questions I agree.

SS

[jonwarrn]

Being an Essex man myself (albeit from the metropolitan part now in London) and always having been interested in the history of England's greatest county, suddenly into my head popped The Hermit of Great Canfield!
I did have a book about him, probably it's still around somewhere in the house.

Googling him and up he pops - Jimmy Mason.
He seems to have been well acquainted with the Reeve family, Eliza must have known him!