Grave of Charles and Mary Jane Loram, Moretonhampstead

Grave G067: In ever loving memory of MARY JANE dearly beloved wife of Charles LORAM who died May 21st 1926 aged 73 years. "Her end was peace". Also of the above CHARLES LORAM who passed peacefully away July 31st 1927 aged 73 years. "Thy will be done". (St Andrew's churchyard, Moretonhampstead, Devon) Moretonhampstead

Grave of Loram twins, Moretonhampstead

Grave G051: In loving memory of the beloved twin children of C. & M.J. LORAM - CHARLES HENRY who died April 4th 1894 aged 10 weeks, and GLADYS MAY who died Novr. 28th 1900 aged 6 years. Safe in the arms of Jesus. (St Andrew's churchyard, Moretonhampstead, Devon) Moretonhampstead

Death of Violet (Dyer) Hall, 1948

PASSED ON. - Mrs. E. E. Heale, of 8, Lime-street, Moretonhampstead, has received news from Mr. and Mrs. W. Dyer, of New South Wales, that their daughter Violet, aged 47, passed away suddenly on July 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Dyer left Moreton for New South Wales about 37 years ago. Mrs. Dyer is the daughter …

Barn struck by lightning

GENERAL NEWS A barn at Cold East, Moretonhampstead, in the occupation of Mr. C. Loram, about half a mile from the town, was struck by lightning during last Saturday night and entirely destroyed. The barn, which belonged to the Hon. W. F. D. Smith, was insured, but the contents, the property of Mr. Loram, were …

Will of Charles Loram (1853-1927)

Context Note: Loram mentions six children in his will here - Mark, Edith, Sidney, Mary, Noah and Blanche - all alive at the time of writing in 1927. A staggering five further children had predeceased him: Alice (d.1910), Emily (d.1880), Florence (d.1914), Gladys (d.1900) and Charles (d.1894). DEATH ON OR AFTER 1ST JANUARY, 1898. Will BE …

Another horse cruelly treated

Context Note: Charles Loram was uncle of Henry Loram (1878-1954). South & East Devon News. MORETONHAMPSTEAD [At the Rural Council meeting on Wednesday] "The colt was badly bruised all about the head, face and shoulders, the near leg, the off leg was swollen, and the skin off. It was the most brutal treatment I have …

His horse cruelly wounded

Context Note: Charles Loram was uncle of Henry Loram (1878-1954). MORETONHAMPSTEAD BOYS' BRUTALITY. John Dyer, aged 12, and Ernest Farnham, aged 10, boys of Moreton, were charged at the Petty Sessions yesterday with maiming a gelding, at Moreton on Dec. 9th. Both defendants pleaded not guilty. Mr. Tarbet appeared for Farnham. Supt. Barrack, R.S.P.C.A. (Torquay) …

Estate of £3,440

WESTCOUNTRY WILL MORETONHAMPSTEAD ESTATE OF £3,440 Mr. Charles Loram, of Lime-street, Moretonhampstead, left £3,440, with net personalty £1,790. Probate has been granted to his daughter, Mrs. Edith Emily Heale, of the same address, and his son, Mark Loram, of Bowden House, North Bovey. (Western Morning News, 24th September 1927)

A well-known farmer

FUNERAL OF A WELL KNOWN MORETON FARMER. The funeral took place at the Moretonhampstead Parish Churchyard, on Wednesday, of Mr. Charles Loram, of Lime-street. The deceased was at one time a prominent farmer, but retired some years ago. He had been in failing health for a long period and the end came at the age …

Funeral at Moretonhampstead

FUNERAL AT MORETONHAMPSTEAD. The funeral took place on Tuesday at the Moretonhampstead Parish Churchyard of Mrs. M. J. Loram, of Lime-street, who passed away at the age of 73 years. It was only recently that Mr. and Mrs. Loram celebrated their golden wedding. The large gathering in the Church and at the graveside was a …