Bertha KENT (1900- )

1 Bertha Winifred KENT (1900- ) [7603]. Born Q2 1900, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

In 1901 she was living at 3 Brooksdale Cottages, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire with her parents, a brother and a sister. She was11 months old.

2 William Henry KENT (1869- ) [7596]. Born Q4 1869, Cheltenham Registration District, Gloucestershire.

In 1901 he was living at 3 Brooksdale Cottages, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire with his wife, 2 daughters and a son. He was 31 years old and a Plumber.

3 Alice Amelia SHURMER (1871- ) [7259]. Born Q1 1871, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Christened 15 Jan 1871, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.1

In 1871 she was living at Pilley, Leckhampton with her parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. She was 4 months old.

In 1901 she was living at 3 Brooksdale Cottages, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire with her husband, 2 daughters and a son. She was 31 years old.

6 William SHURMER (1828-1908) [949]. Born 1828, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Bap. Christened 4 Jun 1828, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Marr Harriett SKELTON Q2 1854, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Died 4 Feb 1908, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

In 1851 he was living in Leckhampton, Gloucestershire with his parents, 2 brothers, a sister and his niece Maria Shurmer (aged 4). He was 25 years old and a Agricultural Labourer.

In 1861 he was living at Pillay, Leckhampton, Gloucestershire with his wife, daughter and son. He was 36 years old and a Agricultural Labourer.

In 1871 he was living at Pilley, Leckhampton with his wife, 3 sons and 5 daughters. He was 48 years old and a Labourer.

A tombstone at St.Peter's church, Leckhampton has the following inscription -

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE SHURMER. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE. FEBRY 12TH 1887, AGED 25 YEARS. NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE. ALSO OF HER PARENTS WILLIAM SHURMER, DIED FEBRY 4TH 1908, AGED 88 YEARS. AND HARRIET, HIS BELOVED WIFE, DIED SEPTR 4TH 1897, AGED 69 YEARS. "PEACE, PERFECT PEACE." ALSO OF THEIR ELDEST SON JOSEPH PETER

SHURMER DIED AT INVERCARGILL, NEW ZEALAND FEBRY 10TH 1913. AGED 58 YEARS.

12 Elijah SHURMER (1791-1868) [779]. Born 6 Nov 1791, Cowley or Leckhampton, Gloucestershire. Christened 27 Nov 1791, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Marr Phoebe HAWKER 14 Feb 1814, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Died 12 Nov 1868, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

In 1841 he was living in Leckhampton, Gloucestershire with his wife, 3 sons and 3 daughters. He was 50 years old and an Agricultural Labourer.

At the 1851 census he was living in 30 Tivoli Street, Cheltenham with his wife, daughter Elizabeth and son Samuel. Also living there is his grand-daughter Mary Ann Shurmer aged 7. Elijah was 59 years old and a Day Labourer and says he comes from Cowley, Gloucestershire.

In 1861 he is living at 5 Leighton Road, Cheltenham with his daughter, Charlotte (Butt), his wife and Charlotte's 3 children, and Charlotte's niece Mary Ann Shurmer (aged 17 and born in London). He was 69 years old and a Labourer.

13 Phoebe HAWKER (1794-1861) [817]. Born 1794, Staverton, Gloucestershire.2 Christened 28 Nov 1794, Staverton, Gloucestershire. Died 27 Sep 1861, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.2

In 1841 she was living in Leckhampton, Gloucestershire with her husband, 3 sons and 3 daughters. She was 45 years old.

In 1851 she was living in 30 Tivoli Road, Cheltenham with her husband, a son, daughter and grand-daughter. She was 57 years old.

In 1861 she was living at 5 Leighton Road, Cheltenham with her daughter, Charlotte (Butt), her husband, Charlotte's 3 children, and Charlotte's niece Mary Ann Shurmer (aged 17 and born in London). She was 67 years old.

7 Harriett SKELTON (1833-1897) [7252]. Born 1833, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Died 4 Sep 1897, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

In 1861 she was living at Pillay, Leckhampton, Gloucestershire with her husband and 1 son. She was 20 years old.

In 1871 she was living at Pilley, Leckhampton with her husband, 3 sons and 5 daughters. She was 30 years old.

A tombstone at St.Peter's church, Leckhampton has the following inscription -

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANNIE SHURMER. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE. FEBRY 12TH 1887, AGED 25 YEARS. NOT LOST BUT GONE BEFORE. ALSO OF HER PARENTS WILLIAM SHURMER, DIED FEBRY 4TH 1908, AGED 88 YEARS. AND HARRIET, HIS BELOVED WIFE, DIED SEPTR 4TH 1897, AGED 69 YEARS. "PEACE, PERFECT PEACE." ALSO OF THEIR ELDEST SON JOSEPH PETER

SHURMER DIED AT INVERCARGILL, NEW ZEALAND FEBRY 10TH 1913. AGED 58 YEARS.

Sources

1Dawn Kent, "Leckhampton Christening Records - Cheltenham".
2Church of Latter Day Saints Database, "IGI - LDS".