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
Frederick Butt (1843-1909)
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
Prizewinning grapes and melons
Context Note: "W. Butt" is probably an error instead of "F. Butt" was gardener to Mr Peters at this time. HINTON ST. GEORGE. HORTICULTURAL COTTAGE GARDEN AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY. The sixth annual show in connection with the Hinton St. George and Merriott Horticultural, &c., Society took place yesterday (Thursday). [...] The following is the prize-list:- … Continue reading Prizewinning grapes and melons
Five shilling prize for best eggs
SOUTH PETHERTON. HORTICULTURAL AND POULTRY EXHIBITION. The South Petherton Horticultural and Poultry Association held its second annual exhibition on Thursday, August 6th. [...] [...] EGGS. Class 33. - For the best basket of one dozen - 7s 6d, T. White; 5s, F. Butt, Yeabridge, South Petherton; 2s 6d, H. Johnson, Martock; h.c., H. Best, East … Continue reading Five shilling prize for best eggs
Hothouse grapes for sale
FOR SALE. GRAPES! GRAPES!! GRAPES!!! FINE HOTHOUSE GRAPES FOR SALE, at 2s 6d per lb. - Apply to F. BUTT, Yeabridge, South Petherton, Somerset. (Western Gazette, 7th September 1888)
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)
Officers of the Good Templars, Bruton, 1873
BRUTON. I.O.G.T. - At the last session of the Hope of Bruton Lodge, No. 662, the following officers were installed:- Bro. W. Harewood, W.C.T.; Sis. Murray, W.V.T.; Bro. C. Swain, W.S.; Bro. Budden, W.F.S.; Bro. E. Butt, W.C.; Bro. Gapper, W.M.; Bro. F. Butt, W.I.G.; Bro. T. Parsons, W.O.G.; Sis. Eddington, R.H.S.; Sis. Walker, L.H.S.; … Continue reading Officers of the Good Templars, Bruton, 1873
Member of the Good Templary lodge, Bruton
Context Note: "J. Parsons" is very probably the brother-in-law of "F. Butt". 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. … Continue reading Member of the Good Templary lodge, Bruton
Officer of the Hope of Bruton Lodge
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 Officer of the Hope of Bruton Lodge
Gardener to Mr W P Peters
SOUTH PETHERTON. HORTICULTURAL AND POULTRY ASSOCIATION. The third exhibition of fruit, flowers, vegetables, honey, poultry, pigeons, &c., under the auspices of the above Association, was held on Wednesday, and, from every point of view, proved a success. There was some anxiety early in the day on the score of the weather, which is an important … Continue reading Gardener to Mr W P Peters
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----Â (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------- Â (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
Frederick Butt
DEATHS. BUTT. - April 21, at the Hospital, Yeovil, Frederick Butt, aged 65. (Western Chronicle, 7th May 1909)
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