Bruton Good Templary

BRUTON. GOOD TEMPLARY. - The members of the Hope of Bruton lodge, No. 662, held an open lodge meeting on Wednesday evening. The following members of the Lodge and Band of Hope took part: Sisters Tanner, E. Harding, M. Parsons, B. Thomas, W. White; Bros. G. Thomas, G. Hyam, E. Hobbs, J. Parsons, F. Butt, … Continue reading Bruton Good Templary

Bruton Good Templars

BRUTON. I.O.G.T. - The officers of the Hope of Bruton Lodge, 662, have been duly installed by Sister Slade, D.G.W.C.T., as follows:- Bro. Hyam, W.C.T. (four successive elections), Sis. Harding, W.V.G.; Bro. J. Thomas, W.S. (nine successive elections); Bro. S. Kendal, W.F.S.; Bro. Hobbs, W.T.; Bro. G. Thomas, W.C.; Bro. F. Butt, W.M.; Sis. Yeomen, … Continue reading Bruton Good Templars

Seeking a new gardening role, 1891

SERVANTS, &c., WANTED. GARDENER WANTS SITUATION. Understands vines, melons, and flowers, also the management of Jersey cattle. Leaving present place in consequence of establishment being broken up. Ten years' character. - Apply F. BUTT, Yeabridge House, South Petherton. [40336 (Western Gazette, 20th February 1891)

1871 census – Servants at Whaddon House, Bruton

Whaddon House, Bruton, Somerset NAME and Surname of each PersonJohn NEWMARCHFrederick BUTTElizabeth BUTTEmily BUTTRELATION to Head of FamilyHeadServantServantServant's daughterCONDITIONWidowerMarriedMarried-AGE5527311Rank, Profession or OCCUPATIONBarrister at Law, not in practiceGardener (domestic)General servant-WHERE BORNKentish Town, MiddlesexWincanton, SomersetCharminster, DorsetBruton, SomersetWhether Deaf-and-Dumb, Blind, Imbecile or Idiot or Lunatic----  (1871 census, National Archives, RG10/2427 fol. 43 p. 29)

1861 census – Quaperlake Street, Bruton

Quaperlake Street, Bruton, Somerset Name and Surname of each PersonCharles BUTTSarah BUTTElizabeth BUTTThomas BUTTFrederick BUTTEdwin BUTTHarry BUTTRELATIONSHIP to Head of FamilyHeadWifeDau[ghte]rSonSonSonSonCondition as to MarriageMar[ried]Mar[ried] Un[married]Un[married] Un[married] Un[married] Un[married] Age5351241917136Rank, Profession, or OccupationCarter-DressmakerAgricultural LabourerAgricultural LabourerGrocer's BoyScholarWhere bornWincanton, SomersetFovant, Wilts[hire]Wincanton, SomersetWincanton, Somerset Wincanton, Somerset Wincanton, Somerset Bruton, SomersetWhether Blind, or Deaf-and-Dumb-------  (1861 census, RG9/1651, fol. 40, p. … Continue reading 1861 census – Quaperlake Street, Bruton

The unusual life of Elizabeth Sarah (Courtney) Butt

Context Note: Mother of Emily (Butt) Loram and grandmother of Beatrice (Loram) House. Elizabeth Sarah Courtney was born on 23rd January 1839 at Charminster, near Dorchester, Dorset, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Courtney. A stroll through vital records and the 10-yearly census returns beginning in 1841 reveals nothing particularly unusual:- 1851 - known as Sarah … Continue reading The unusual life of Elizabeth Sarah (Courtney) Butt

Age gap of 7 years

Registration District: Christchurch 1899. Marriage solemnized at Punshon Memorial Church, Bournemouth in the District of Christchurch in the County of Southampton No.188188When marriedSeventh August 1899Seventh August 1899Name and surnameHenry LORAMEmily BUTTAge21 years28 yearsConditionBachelorSpinsterRank or professionContractor's Carter-Residence at the time of marriage8 South View Terrace, West Hill Road, BournemouthPetworth, Alumhurst Road, BournemouthFather's name and surnameHenry LORAMFrederick … Continue reading Age gap of 7 years