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Appendix – Officiating Ministers

The following lists the names of the officiating ministers for the non-conformist section of Smallcombe Vale cemetery along with the denomination, where this can be
determined.
Surname Forenames Description in Burial Order Book Denomination Years Notes
Anderson William 1886
Armes JC vicar of Widcombe Anglican 1957 Rev Jack Clement Armes (1916-1963) of The Vicarage, 65 Prior Park
Road, Widcombe.
Attenborough G 1959
Baker Major S Salvation Army 1954 In the Post Office Directory 1954: Baker Maj. Sidney (Salvation Army),
11 Kipling av.
Ball George 1913, 1915
Barclay Andrew Countess of Huntingdon’s Church Bath Calvinist 1913 In the Post Office Directory 1912: Rev. Andrew Barclay B.Sc. Countess
of Huntingdon, Vineyards.
Batt Robert 1876 In the Post Office Directory 1876-7: Batt Robert, poulterer, Sans Souci
villa, Entry Hill.
Becke GF 1923
Beere EJ 1928, 1934 In the Post Office Directory 1927-8: Bath Adult School Union – President
– E. J. Beere.
In the Post Office Directory 1934: Beere Edward James, city missionary,
33, S. Kilda’s road.
Bell Edward James BCM 1911 Possibly ‘BCM’ stands for ‘Bath City Mission’.
Bellingham John Parry Westgate Bldgs Chapel, minister Methodist 1862 In the 1861 census at 22 Hayes Buildings, Twerton, Bath, aged 34,
Primitive Methodist minister Westgate Bldgs Chapel, wife, two children, a
boarder and a servant. From the Bath Directory 1862-3: Bellingham Rev.
John P. (Primitive Methodist) 22 Twerton hayes.
Bennett WJ 1932 In the Post Office Directory 1933: Bennett William John, 11, Rockliffe
avenue.
Bentley J 1907
Blanchflower George Methodist 1875 George Blanchflower (1816-)
In the 1861 census at Chapel Yard, Camborne (Cornwall); George
Blanchflower, aged 44, Wesleyan minister Wesley Chapel, born at
Rockland All Saints (Norfolk), wife, five children, a governess and a
servant. In the Post Office Directory 1874: Blanchflower Rev. George,
13, New King street.
Bloomer T Anglican 1930, 1933 From Crockford’s Clerical Directory 1930: Thomas Bloomer was vicar of
Lyncombe from 1927 and chaplain to St Mary Madgalen, Holloway from
1928.
In the Post Office Directory 1934: Bloomer Rev. T., M.A., vicar of S.
Mark’s; res., 71, Bloomfield avenue.
Bonser John 1867
Bosence W Scott Methodist 1906 In the Post Office Directory 1906: Bosence Rev. W. Scott (Primitive
Methodist), 1, Winchester road, Oldfield park. In the list of non-

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conformist chapels he was the minister at the chapel at Westgate
Buildings.
In the 1911 census at 24 Northumberland St, Cardiff: Walter Scott
Bosence, aged 35, Primitive Methodist minister, born at Penzance, wife,
three children (two born at Bath), and a servant.
Bradyll-Johnston WEW Anglican 1930 Norman Estlin William Bradyll-Johnson (-1966)
Although the burial book has the name as ‘W E W Braydell-Johnston’, it
would seem to refer to N E W Braydell-Johnson.
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1930 he was curate at Bath Abbey
from 1926.
Lewisham Local Studies and Archives:
Worship, Work and Witness: a special edition of the parish magazine as
a mark of appreciation of the Ministry of the Rev. Canon N.E.W. Bradyll-
Johnson, M.A. (Oxon.), 1940 - 1966 A78/18M/L3/10 November 1966
Brayton L Methodist 1954, 1957 Lionel Brayton (1906-1981)
In the Post Office Directory 1957: Brayton Rev. Lionel (Methodist), 5
Belgrave rd.
Brindley Richard minister of Percy Chapel Congregational 1861 Richard Baldwin Brindley
The Percy Chapel was created when the congregation at Argyle Chapel
split over the appointment of W H Dyer as successor to William Jay. See
Recollections of William Jay, of Bath with Occasional Glances at Some
of his Contemporaries and Friends by his son Cyrus Jay, published by
Hamilton, Adams & Co, London, 1859 pp 258 and 292. The building
opened in 1854. From the Bath Directory 1862-3: Brindley, Rev. Rd.
Baldwin (minister of Percy Chapel), Rock-hall Villa, Oldfield road. Since
1955 the church has served as the Elim Pentecostal church.
In the 1871 census his wife is described as a widow. A son of the same
name, also a Congregational minister, appears in a passenger list
travelling from New York to Liverpool in 1899. Presumably he had
nd
attended the 2 International Congregational Council in Boston 22-29
Sep 1899.
Broadbent Rev Martin Methodist 1977 Listed in the North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit 2010 as a
supernumerary: Rev. Martin Broadbent.
Brooke John Anglican 1938 In the Post Office Directory 1939: Brooke Rev J., 2 Bathwick street.
Assistant priest at St Mary’s 1936-9.
Browne Robert 1954
Burnett Montagu Anglican 1896 In the 1891 census at All Saints Vicarage, Prettlewell (Essex): Montague
Burnett, aged 49, vicar of All Saints Southend, born at Alston (Hants),
wife, a visitor and two servants.
In the 1901 census at Manor Rd, Ossett (Yorks): Montagu Burnett, aged
59, married, lodger, clergyman (C of England).
Butler George 25 Oak St 1876, 1878- 1880, In the 1881 census at 25 Oak St, Lyncombe & Widcombe: George
1882 Butler, aged 55, gardener, born at Calne (Wilts), and wife.
Butler Henry 1875 In the Post Office Directory 1874: Butler, Henry, esq., Mayfield, Combe
Down.
Butterworth R Anglican 1959 Roy Butterworth. Assistant priest at St Mary’s 1957-61.
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Button Samuel Odd Down 1882 In the Post Office Directory 1880-1: Button Samuel, grocer, 1, South
view place, Odd Down.
In the 1881 census at Odd Down, Englishcombe (Som): Samuel Button,
aged 50, home missionary, wife and seven children.
Campbell William W D Presbyterian 1909 William Walter Duncan Campbell (1867-1941)
Church of In the 1901 census at Springlea, Darnley Rd, Northfleet (Kent): William
England W D Campbell, aged 34, Presbyterian minister, born in Scotland, wife, a
visitor and a servant. In the Post Office Directory 1906: Campbell Rev.
W. W. D., M.A. (Presbyterian), Kenmare, 31, Sion Hill. In the list of non-
conformist chapels he was minister at the Presbyterian Church of
England, Trinity Church, Brock Street.
In the 1911 census at 35 Sion Hill, Bath: William Walter Duncan
Campbell, aged 44, Presbyterian minister, born at Lockerbie (Dumfries-
shire), wife, a daughter and a visitor.
Campsie A Presbyterian 1939 In the Post Office Directory 1939: Presbyterian Church of England
Church of (Trinity), Vineyards: Minister Rev. A. Campsie, M.A., M.C.
England
Castle Rose 1900
Chapman Charles Argyle Chapel, minister Congregational 1865 In the Bath Directory 1866-7: Chapman Rev. Charles, M.A., 22, Park
street.
Cheshire L Scadeng Walcot Wesleyan chapel Methodist 1943, 1945 Laurence Scadeng Cheshire (1899-1981)
When Herod Heard: A nativity play in five parts in verse by Laurence
Scadeng Cheshire, 1936.
No Place Like Home by Laurence Scadeng Cheshire, 1939.
Not without Honour: An exposition of the Passion of our Lord by
Laurence Scadeng Cheshire, 1945.
Chesterman George J Baptist 1924 George Jesse Chesterman (1854-1941)
In the 1881 census at 25 High Town, Hereford: George Jesse
Chesterman, aged 27, unmarried, visitor, missionary in Spain, born at
Sheffield.
In the 1911 census at 6 St Lukes Rd, Bath: George Jesse Chesterman,
aged 57, Prot. missionary (Spain), born at Sheffield, wife and three
children.
In the Post Office Directory 1924: Chesterman George J., missionary, 1,
S. Luke’s road.
An online family history has it that the family were Baptists and moved
from Sheffield to Bath in 1870. Died aged 87 at Bath in 1941.
In the 1930s at Manvers Street Baptist church.
Child Thomas Swedenborgian 1881 In the Post Office Directory 1880-1: Child Rev. Thomas (New Church),
Eden Cottage, 8, Dafford’s buildings.
In the 1881 census at 8 Daffords Bldgs, Bath: Thomas Child, aged 41,
New Church minster, born at Arbroath (Scotland), wife, six children and
a servant.
Catalogue of the Library of the New Church Society, Henry Street, Bath
(established by William Bush): with a biography of Swedenborg by Oliver

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Prescott Hiller, Eizak Pitman, Sir Isaac Pitman; printed by Isaac Pitman,
1889.
Clapton Henry Plymouth 1893 In the Post Office Directory 1894: Clapton Henry, esq., 8, Widcombe
Brethren Crescent.
In the 1901 census at 8 Widcombe Crescent, Bath: Henry Clapton, aged
63, retired by HM Customs London also living on own means, born at
Stamford (Lincs), wife, two children and two servants.
Buried in this cemetery, the officiating minister being W E Vine who was
a member of the Plymouth Brethren (see separate entry).
Clarke T Percival Anglican 1949 In the Post Office Directory 1947: Clarke Rev. Thos. P., B.A. (curate of
Christ Church), 5 Brunswick pl.
Thomas Percival Clarke, assistant priest at St Mary’s 1948-9.
Cliffe Charles William Methodist 1880 Charles William Cliffe (1860-1951)
In the 1881 census as a lodger at Paradise Cottage, Holloway, Bath:
Charles W Cliffe, aged 20, lodger, Primitive Methodist minister, born at
Leeds.
Minister of Morgan’s Hill, Bradford on Avon 1883-1887. This was a
Congregational chapel. His name appears in the Surnam Online Index of
Congregational ministers.
The death of Charles W Cliffe, aged 91, was registered 1951/Q3
Stockport.
Coad WS assistant curate, Bath Abbey Anglican 1918 William Samuel Coad (1883-1965)
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1918, William Samuel Coad was
curate of Bath Abbey from 1913, had previously been an assistant
master and curate at St Nicholas, Leicester.
Cobb James 1885 In the 1881 census at 7 Walcot Bldgs, Bath: James Cobb, aged 46,
baker & confectioner employing 3 men & 1 boy, wife, four children and a
servant.
Code John Marsden Plymouth 1868, 1870 John Marsden Code (1805-1873)
Brethren In the 1871 census at 19 Devonshire Bldgs, Bath: John Marsden Code,
aged 66, [living on] interest of money, born in Ireland, wife, four children,
a sister and two servants.
From a biography at gospelhall.org “He was educated at Trinity College,
Dublin, ... was ordained a clergyman of the Church of England, but soon
withdrew for conscientious reasons. He had a curacy at Westfort, Co.
Mayo, and is mentioned in the life of the Archbishop of Tuam as having
resigned and joined the Brethren. ... Mr. Code never joined with J[ohn]
N[elson] D[arby] in his Exclusive views, though he was much attached to
him personally. He was with the Brethren at Cork, and ministered there.
Later he left Ireland and settled in Bath with his family, and remained
there till his death...”

Notes on the Epistle to the Romans, ed. by J.D. Smith, by John

Marsden Code, 1874.
John Rylands Library, University of Manchester has: Circular letter dated
July, 1872 and stating principles of fellowship. Signed by J. M. Code and
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forty-five others.

See also http://www.plymouthbrethren.org/article/5987 and

The Origins and Early Development of the Plymouth Brethren by Peter L.
Embley, 1966.
Coe John vicar of St Matthews, Widcombe Anglican 1971 John Norris Coe
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1971-72 John Norris Coe was
vicar of Widcombe from 1967.
Coggan WJ Argyle Chapel Congregational 1940-1954 In the Post Office Directory 1947: Coggan Rev. Wm. Jn. M.A.
(Congregational), 22 Penn Lea rd.
Colbourn MC rector of Walcot Anglican 1941 William George Martin Claris Colbourn (1901-1989)
In the Bath Directories: 1940 Rev M C Colbourn, L Th, S. James’s
Vicarage, 19 Upper Oldfield Park and in 1947 and 1950 Rev Martin
Claris Colbourn (rector of St Swithins) 22 Circus. Last vicar of St James,
Bath then rector of Walcot. Buried in Lansdown cemetery.
Cole John 1894
Coleman Jos minister of Hope Chapel Congregational 1873 Possibly the Hope Chapel, Hotwells, Bristol.
Cook C Norman 1931, 1933
Coombs Samuel 1871, 1872
Cooper Bernard F Anglican 1943, 1945, 1949, Bernard Felstead Cooper (1895-1976)
1950 In the Post Office Directory 1947: Cooper Rev. Bernard Felstead B.D.
(vicar of St. John the Baptist, Bathwick), St. John’s vicarage, Bathwick st.
Vicar of St John’s 1937-1950.
Cooper R Boyd 1950 Reginald Boyd Cooper (1880-1955)
In the Post Office Directory 1952: Cooper R. Boyd, 31 Bradford rd,
Combe Down.
Cross E 1954
Cullum Geoffrey Congregational 1957 In the Post Office Directory 1957: Rev. Geoffrey Cullum (Congregational)
27 Southstoke rd, Combe Down
Cunliffe Jones H Congregational 1939 Possibly Hubert Cunliffe-Jones (1905-1991)
In the Post Office Directory 1939: Congregational, Rush Hill – Minister,
Rev. H. Cunliffe Jones.
From a brief history of the church, published online:
“1891 - 18th October a Church was formed at Rush Hill by Revd. I
Turner-Smith with 15 members. This was a branch church of Argyle
Congregational Church
1911 - Rush Hill became a Congregational Church in its own right.
1938 - 15th September Ordination and Induction of Revd. H Cunliffe
Jones as the first full time minister.”
H. Cunliffe-Jones, Professor of History of Doctrine, University of
Manchester; and formerly Associate Principal of the Northern
Congregational College.
Dale AT 1948
Dann Arthur vicar of St Mark’s, Lyncombe Anglican 1940, 1946 From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1940 Arthur Dann was vicar of
Lyncombe from 1935.

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Darby John Nelson 2 Lonsdale Square, London Plymouth 1862 John Nelson Darby (1800-1882).
Brethren One of the founders of the Plymouth Brethren. Educated at Westminster
School and Trinity College Dublin, he became an Anglican vicar working
in Ireland until his resignation when Archbishop William Magee of Dublin
insisted that those he converted swear allegiance to the sovereign. (The
refers to the Test Act of 1673, more fully, An Act for Preventing Dangers
which may happen from Popish Recusants.) Travelled in Europe in the
1830s and 1840s giving lectures and establishing churches and later in
the 1860s and 1870s to North America, New Zealand and Australia.
Provided a new translation of the Old Testament.
Davies JH 1930-1932 In the Kelly’s Directory 1930: Davies Jn. Hugh, 14 Gordon rd.
Davis Charles Chapel 7 Larkhall Pl Bath 1874, 1877 In the 1871 census at 7 Larkhall Pl, Bath: Charles C Davis, aged 67, gas
& water engineer & fitter employing 8 men & 7 boys, born at Bath, wife,
son and a servant. Died aged 80 in 1884.
Davis John minister of Somerset St Chapel Baptist 1870, 1871 In the 1871 census at 16 Southcot Pl, Bath: John Davis, aged 41,
widower, Baptist minister of Somerset St Chapel, born at West Lavington
(Wilts), his mother and a servant.
Denman GA 1869
Drake William Wesleyan local preacher, Bath Methodist 1865
Drinkwater Thomas 1873 In the 1871 census at 5 St Matthews Pl, Bath: Thomas Drinkwater, aged
48, city missionary, born at Ledbury (Herefordshire), wife and two
children.
In the 1881 census at 14 John St, Walcot, Bath: Thomas Drinkwater,
aged 58, insurance agent, born at Ledbury, wife and daughter (born in
Ireland).
Dudfield John 1873 In the 1871 census at 8 Walcot Bldgs, Bath: John Dudfield, aged 45,
grocer & solicitor’s clerk, wife and four children.
Dunstan William 1889
Dutton Francis Blades Methodist 1891 In the 1891 census at 14 Alexandra Rd, Lyncombe, Bath, aged 30,
Methodist minister, wife, two children and a servant.
Dyer William Henry minister of Argyle Chapel Congregational 1861, 1864-1869, In the Post Office Directory 1870-1: Dyer Rev. Wm. Hy. (minister of
1874 Argyle chapel), 27, Grosvenor place.
Dymond John Methodist 1895 In the Post Office Directory 1894: Dymond Rev. John, Olympia villa,
Claremont place.
In the 1901 census at Richmond House, Dudley Rd, Ventnor (IoW): John
Dymond, aged 54, Wesleyan minister, born in Ireland, wife, three
children and a servant.
Eccleston AE 1944
Elms FW 1950, 1956 In the Post Office Directory 1952: Elms Fredk. Wm. 17 Midford rd,
Combe Down.
Erett LA Anglican 1933 Leslie Alexander Erett (1900-1987)
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1947 he was curate of St Mark’s
Lyncombe in the period 1931-1934.
In Supplement To The London Gazette, 6 January, 1941 p125: Royal
Army Chaplains' Dept. The undermentioned to be Chaplns. to the Forces
4th Cl. (C.E.): ... Rev. Leslie Alexander ERETT (159703).
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Evans FW vicar of Widcombe Anglican 1942-1945 From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1947: Francis William Evans was
vicar of Widcombe in the period 1939-1945.
Ferguson JP Anglican 1934 From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1947 James Paterson Ferguson
was a curate at St Swithin’s, Walcot in the period 1933-1936.
Flenley KB 1952 Kenneth Bernard Flenley (1917-2002)
Floyd Charles Hulme minister of Walcot Wesleyan Chapel Methodist 1874 In the 1871 census at Headingley (Yorks): Charles Hulme Floyd, aged
34, Wesleyan minister of Y......, born at Huntingdon, wife, three children,
father (also a Wesleyan minister), and a servant.
Fox A Cunliffe Unitarian 1922, 1929 Arthur Cunliffe Fox (1869-1954)
In the 1901 census at Sheffield Rd, Glossop (Derbys): Arthur C Fox,
aged 31, Unitarian minister, born at Bolton (Lancs), wife and a servant.
In the Post Office Directory 1925: Fox Rev. A. Cunliffe, B.A. (Unitarian),
minister of Trim Street chapel, 54, Newbridge hill
Fysh Nathaniel Methodist 1871 Nathaniel Fysh (1835-1917)
In the 1871 census at Back Lane, Bedminster: Nathaniel Fysh, aged 35,
Free Methodist minister of the Hebron Chapel, Bedminster, born at Lynn
(Norfolk), wife and two children.
Gale James S 1930
Galley HJ Baptist 1934, 1937, 1947, In the Post Office Directory 1939: Baptist, Widcombe Chapel – Ministers
1951 Rev. H. J. Galley and J. R. Huntley.
Gandon Brian L vicar of Widcombe Anglican 1953 In the Post Office Directory 1954: Gandon Rev. Brian L. (vicar of St.
Thomas a’Becket with St. Matthew’s, Widcombe), 65 Prior Park rd.
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1953-54 Brian Lees Gandon was
vicar of Widcombe from 1953.
Gent Henry C assistant priest All Saints, Clifton Anglican 1928 From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1930 Henry Carolus Gent was
vicar of Bathford from 1927.
George JE 1927
Gibson James A asst priest St John Baptist Bathwick Anglican 1911, 1912, 1922 In the Post Office Directory 1912: Gibson Rev. James A., assistant
curate S. John’s Bathwick, 12, Bathwick street.
Gibson John Methodist 1870 In the 1871 census at 1 Brunswick St, Bath: John Gibson, aged 26,
Primitive Methodist minister Bath Circuit, born at Derby, wife and sister-
in-law.
Giles Clement Douglas Anglican 1893 In the 1891 census at 40 Bathwick St, Bath: Clement D Giles, aged 26,
unmarried, clerk in holy orders, lodger. In the Post Office Directory 1894:
Giles Clement D., M.A., 11, Daniel street.
Gillie RC minister Presbyterian Ch Vineyards Bath Presbyterian 1929-1937 In the Kelly’s Directory 1929: Gillie Rev. Rt. Calder M.A., D.C.L.
(Presbyterian), 5 Lansdown cres.
Goddard W assistant priest, St Mary’s Bathwick Anglican 1939, 1940
Godley Richard J D assistant curate at S. John's Anglican 1881
Gooding HG assistant pries, St John’s Bathwick Anglican 1930 In the Kelly’s Directory 1930: Gooding Rev. Hilton Greenidge, M.A., B.D.
(curate of S. John the Baptist, Bathwick), 11 Sydney pl. Bathwick.
Goodman Denys C rector, St Mary’s Bathwick Anglican 1971, 1976 Denys Charles Goodman, rector of St Mary’s 1970-1991 (prebend
1982). Died in 2009.
Goodridge Alfred Samuel 1885 In the 1891 census at 1 Raglan Villas, Bath, aged 63. architect, wife and

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daughter.
Designer of the nonconformist mortuary chapel in the cemetery.
Goodwin JB New King St Bath 1864
Gorham WH 1908
Gott Charles R late vicar of Lacock Anglican 1934 In the Post Office Directory 1934: Gott Rev. C. R. Clerk in holy orders,
Sunningale, Forester road.
Gower Harry Frank Baptist 1888-1889 In the Post Office Directory 1888: Gower Rev. J. H. F., Glynwood, Prior
park road. Later entries in the directories have the initials as ‘H F’. In the
1891 census at Glenwood, Lyncombe & Widcombe, Bath, aged 31,
Baptist minister, wife, four children and a servant.
Greene WS 1929
Gunn Janet 1930-1933
Hacker Henry 1876-1882 In the 1881 census at 7 Dorchester St, Bath: Henry Hacker, aged 53,
miller, wife and three children.
Hackett PV St John the Evangelist, South Parade RC 1934 In the Post Office Directory 1934: Hackett Rev. Patrick Vincent, S.
John’s Presbytery South parade.
Hamilton Alfred G 1943
Hamilton Alfred G 1881
Hamilton Edward Lawrence Baptist 1880, 1881, 1899 Birth registered 1858/Q4 Wirral. In the 1881 census at 2 Berkley Pl,
Walcot, Bath: Edward Hamilton, aged 22, unmarried, lodger, Baptist
minister H H Chapel, born at Rock Ferry (Ches).
Hammond EG Anglican 1933 In the Post Office Directory 1934: Hammond Rev. Edward Guy, B.A.,
clerk in Holy Orders, 16, Henrietta street.
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1939 Eric Guy Hammond was a
curate of Bath Abbey 1931-1934 and vicar of St James, Bath from 1934.
Hancock Leonard Rhys vicar of Lyncombe Anglican 1908 In the Post Office Directory 1908: Hancock Rev. Leonard Rhys, M.A.,
vicar of S/ Mark’s, The Ferns, Oldfield road.
Harding Joseph Primitive Methodist minister, Bath Methodist 1865
Harris Charles E vicar of St John Baptist Bathwick Anglican 1927, 1928, 1933 From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1933 Charles Etheridge Harris
was vicar of St John the Baptist, Bathwick from 1919 to 1936.
Harris Claud 1934
Harris John C Congregational 1924-1927 In the Post Office Directory 1924: Harris Rev. J. C. (Congregational),
Argyle Church, res. 4, Darlington place.
Hawkey John Methodist 1896 In the 1901 census at 53 Cawley Rd, Hackney, London: John Hawkey,
aged 52, minister Primitive Methodist, born at Lanlivery (Cornwall), wife,
three children and a servant.
Hawthorne CT 1934
Hawthorne EJT assistant priest, St Mark’s Anglican 1934, 1948, 1951 Enoch James Theodore Hawthorne (1903-1964)
In the Post Office Directory 1934: Hawthorne Rev. Enoch J. T., curate S.
Mark’s, Lyncombe, 71 Bloomfield avenue.
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1939 Enoch James Theodore
Hawthorne was a curate at Lyncombe in the period 1928-1935.
Haxell Leonard 1926 Leonard Nelson Haxell (1859-1939)
In the 1911 census at 4 Mount Beacon, Bath: Leonard Haxell, aged 52,
[living on] private means, born at St Martin in the Fields, London, wife
and a servant.
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Hayward T Baptist 1914, 1920, 1921, In the Post Office Directory 1920: Hayward Rev. Thomas, Baptist
1923 minister, 2 Chaucer villas.
Healey William T Methodist 1936 In the Post Office Directory 1939: Methodist Church, Zion – High Street,
Twerton, Minister Rev. W. T. Healey.
Heath RSS 1932 Possibly Reginald Samuel S Heath (1902-1958). West Sussex Office:
Heath, Reginald Samuel Sidney; V Ore Christ Church; r Smith, William
Alfred; Simeon Trustees Ep/I/6/1382 11 Aug. 1933.
Henley KB 1952
Herman CGL 1930
Higgs CH Baptist 1940, 1945 In the Post Office Directory 1947: Higgs Rev. Chas. H. (Baptist), 47 King
Edward st.
Hilton W Graham Baptist 1945 Wallace Graham Hilton (1891-1977)
In the Post Office Directory 1947: Hilton Rev. W. Graham M.A., B.D.
(Baptist) The Tors, Beechen Cliff rd.
In the 1940s at Manvers Street Baptist church.
Hiscocks Alfred Smith 1884 Alfred Smith Hiscocks (1841-1892)
In the Post Office Directory 1880-1: Hiscocks, Alfred Smith, assistant,
Old Orchard, Holloway. In the Post Office Directory 1884-5: Hiscocks,
Alfred Smith, chapel keeper, 1, Argyle place, Grove st. In the 1891
census at 1 Grove St, Bath: Alfred S Hiscocks, aged 50, chapel keeper,
wife and two children.
Hodson Victor H assistant curate St Mary’s, Bathwick Anglican 1904 Victor Henry Hodsdon (1866-1926)
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1904 Victor Henry Hodsdon
ordained in 1892 had various curacies in Bristol, Wiltshire, Oxford,
Yorkshire and Gloucestershire.
Holbrow Mark Burlington St 1881, 1888 Mark Holbrow (1849-1899)
In the 1891 census at Burlington Street, Bath: Mark Holbrow, aged 42,
boot & shoe maker, born at Bath, and wife.
Holyoake Elisha minister of Quiet St Chapel Methodist 1871 Elisha Holyoake (1844-1919)
In the 1871 census at Claycross (Derbys), minister Methodist New
Connexion, Zion Chapel.
Hooke Henry M 1870 Henry Mann Hooke (1837-1884)
In the 1871 census at Cheltenham: Henry M Hooke, aged 34, unmarried,
evangelist, born at Lynn (Norfolk). In the 1881 census at Chapel Lane,
Wirksworth (Derbys): Henry Mann Hooke, aged 42, an evangelist, born
at Lynn (Norfolk), wife and children. The death of Henry Mann Hooke,
aged 50, was registered 1884/Q2 Eastbourne.
Hopkins WJ Anglican 1934, 1937 From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1933 William Joseph Hopkins was
vicar of St Luke’s, South Lyncombe from 1930.
Hopwood JW 1959
Howells Thomas B Congregational 1904 Thomas Benjamin Howells (1869-1953)
In the 1901 census at 58 Triangle, Twerton, Bath: Thomas B Howells,
aged 32, unmarried, lodger, Congregational minister, born at
Knaresborough. In the Post Office Directory 1904: Howells Rev. T. B.,
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Howitt TH 1936 In the Post Office Directory 1939: Howitt Rev. T. H., 5 Belgrave road.
Hudson William 1880-1907 In the Post Office Directory 1880-1: Hudson William, City missionary, 14,
Johnstone street. In the 1891 census at 14 Johnstone St, Bath, aged 57,
City Missionary, and wife.
Humphery Percy A Cleeve Hill, Bath 1880-1882, 1888, Percy A Humphery (1839-1911)
1894 In the 1891 census at Cleeve Hill, Kelston Rd, Weston, Bath: Percy A
Humphery, aged 52, retired Bengal Civil Service, born at Bedford, wife,
three children, a visitor and five servants. Died aged 72 at Penzance in
1911.
Huntley John R pastor Widcombe Chapel Baptist 1888, 1897, 1909- John Huntley (1828-1902)
1928, 1937 In the Post Office Directory 1884-5 and 1888: Huntley Rev John
(Baptist), Shunem villa, Widcombe hill.
In the 1891 census at Shunem villa, Prospect Rd, Bath: John Huntley,
aged 63, Baptist minister, born at Limpley Stoke (Wilts), wife and seven
children.
Hutchison GA rector, St Saviour’s Anglican 1934 Gerald Alfred Hutchison (1899-1980)
In the Post Office Directory 1934: Hutchinson Rev. G. A., M.A., rector of
S. Saviour’s Church, 5, Kensington.
The surname is consistently ‘Hutchison’ in the burial order book.
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1939 Gerald Alfred Hutchison was
rector of St Saviour’s, Walcot, Bath from 1932.
Hutton Robert Moravian minister Moravian 1885 In the Post Office Directory 1884-5: Hutton Rev. Robt., (Moravian), 11,
Charlotte street.
James H 1873
Jarvis David Calvinist 1919, 1921 In the Post Office Directory 1918: Jarvis Rev. David, L.Th., minister of
Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel; residence, The Manse, The
Vineyards.
Jenkin Richard Wesleyan minister Methodist 1869, 1870 Richard Jenkin (1835-)
In the Post Office Directory 1870-1: Jenkin Rev. Richard (Wesleyan),
Walcot Chapel house.
In the 1871 census at Walcot Chapel House, Bath: Richard Jenkin, aged
36, Wesleyan minister, born at Stithians (Cornwall), wife, three children
and two servants.
Jesson Thomas Anglican 1884, 1887, 1894 Thomas Jesson (1844-)
In the Post Office Directory 1884-5: Jesson Rev. Thomas, L.L.B.,
Bathwick house, Bathwick street. In the 1891 census at Bathwick House,
Bath: Thomas Jesson, aged 47, clerk in holy orders, born at W
Bromwich (Staffs), wife, three children and three servants.
Assistant priest at St John’s 1883.
Johnstone J Jeffery 1922 John Jeffery Johnstone (1889-)
In the Post Office Directory 1924: Johnstone Rev. J. Jeffrey, Ph. D., 16,
Lansdown place east.
Keene James Swedenborgian 1872 James Keene (1797-1875)
In the Post Office Directory 1870-1: Keene James (Keene J. & J.), 16
Norfolk buildings.
In the 1871 census at 16 Norfolk Bldgs, Bath: James Keene, aged 73,

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Surname Forenames Description in Burial Order Book Denomination Years Notes

widower, printer & publisher, born at Bath, and two servants.
Minister of the New Church, Henry Street, Bath (Swedenborgian) and
editor and proprietor of (Keene’s) Bath Journal.
The Nature and tendency of the divine judgment ; being a discourse
delivered to the members of the New Jerusalem Church, Bath, on
Sunday, August 23, 1840 by James Keene.
The Holy City, New Jerusalem: a discourse delivered to the Society of
the New Church, assembling weekly at Chandos Building, Bath 1841 by
James Keene.
Keightley John Wesleyan minister Methodist 1875 In the Post Office Directory 1874: Keightley Rev. John, 7, Brunswick
street.
Kempton John of Paulton Baptist 1897 John Kempton (1837-1923)
In the 1901 census at Bloomfield, Paulton (Som): John Kempton, aged
64, Baptist minister, wife and daughter.
Kerr-Thompson FB asst. curate Christ Church Bath Anglican 1913 Frederick Basil Kerr Thompson (1877-1931)
In the Post Office Directory 1912 in a list of Church of England clergy:
Kerr Thompson Rev. F. B., 11, Trafalgar road.
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1912 Frederic Basil Kerr
Thompson was curate of All Saints, Weston 1905-11 and from 1911 of
Christ Church, Walcot. It has his surname as ‘Thompson’ rather than
‘Kerr-Thompson’ as does the death registration.
Kisbey WH asst. curate St Mary’s Bathwick Anglican 1915 Walter Harold Kisbey (1870-)
Assistant curate at St Mary’s 1914-15.
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1912 Walter Harold Kisbey was a
missionary in Africa in the period 1893-1909 and then curate of the
Church the Ascension, Victoria Docks. There is no entry for him in the
1916 edition.
There are references to him working at Korogwe in The History of the
Universities Mission to Central Africa 1859-1909. Korogwe is in eastern
Tanzania.
20 Hymns Tunes from Ancient and Modern by Walter Harold Kisbey,
Weekes & Co, 1906.
Kitching AF 1951
Lamb Arthur 1942, 1945
Lamb PCC vicar of Widcombe Anglican 1937 Percy Cecil Chaloner Lamb (1881-1962)
In the Post Office Directory 1939: vicar of St Thomas à Becket.
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1939 Percy Cecil Chaloner Lamb
was vicar of Widcombe from 1937.
Lambert HW 1969 Possibly Donald W Lambert vicar of St John’s Bathwick 1961-1966.
Lambert RW 1960
Lance William Anglican 1882 In the 1881 census at Bickenhall (Som): William Henry Lance, aged 58,
curate in charge Thurlbear, wife, four children and five servants.
Lane John Methodist 1875 In the Post Office Directory 1874: Lane Rev. John (Primitive Methodist),
Paradise cottage, Holloway
Leach Abraham United Methodist Minister; 10 Rockcliffe Methodist 1911, 1912 In the Post Office Directory 1912: Leach Rev. Abraham, United

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Surname Forenames Description in Burial Order Book Denomination Years Notes

Rd Bath Methodist minister, 18, Rockliffe road.
Leigh Bernard Prebendary Anglican 1970 Vicar of St John’s Bathwick 1967-1976.
Lewis DW 1947, 1949, 1955
Lewis G Palmer Congregational 1913 George Palmer Lewis (1885-)
In the Post Office Directory 1912 in the list of free church ministers:
Lewis Rev. G. Palmer (Congregational), Oak Dene, Newbridge road,
west. From the list of free churches he was at Percy Church, Charlotte
street.
In the 1911 census at Oak Dene, Newbridge Road west, Bath: George
Palmer Lewis, aged 44, Congregational minister, born at Llanglydwen
(Pembs), wife, son, nurse and servant.
Lewis WR Plymouth 1921, 1936, 1947 William Rhodes Lewis (1877-1964)
Brethren In the Post Office Directory 1920: Lewis William Rhodes, solicitor, 6,
Oakley, Claverton down.

Author of many publications issued by Echoes of Service including:

Eldership: a synopsis of addresses given at a meeting of brethren in
th
London, on 29 October, 1958, by W.R.Lewis, J.H.Large, C.E.McLay,
A.J.Allen, R.W.Cooper and D.W. Brealey, etc. (Bath, Echoes of Service,)
and Who will go when the Lord comes? `Selective rapture’ theories
tested by Holy Scripture, by William Rhodes Lewis; Bath, Echoes of
Service,(1952).
These publications are in the collection entitled ‘The Brethren: A
bibliography of secondary studies’ at John Rylands Library, University of
Manchester, implying an attribution of Plymouth Brethren.
Line George 1933
Linsley John S Ebenezer Chapel, leather merchant Baptist 1867-1892 John Linsley (1824-1897)
In the Bath Directory 1866-7: Linsley John, currier and leather seller,
New quay; residence 12, Brougham hayes, Twerton. In the 1871 census
at 30 Kingsmead Tce, Walcot, Bath: John Linsley, aged 47, widower,
currier, and two children.
The death of John Linsley, aged 72, was registered 1897/Q1 Bath.
Linton William Baptist 1911, 1914, 1916, William Linton (1870-)
1919, 1921, 1934 In the 1911 census at 1 First Avenue, Bath: William Linton, aged 41,
Baptist minister, born at Galashiels (Selkirkshire), wife, son and sister-in-
law.
Little Robert W 1889, 1890
Lloyd Geo E Methodist 1927 In the Post Office Directory 1926: Lloyd Rev. Geo. E., Primitive
Methodist Minister (retd.), 39, Wellsway.
Lovegrove Herman CG vicar of Widcombe Anglican 1930, 1932, 1933 In the Kelly’s Directory 1930: Lovergrove-Herman Rev. Chas. Geo. (vicar
of Widcombe), Vicarage, Church st. Wi.
Lowdry Rev 1975
Lowe RDT Anglican 1934 Robert Dillon Trinder Lowe (1886-1959)
In the Post Office Directory 1934: Lowe Rev. Robert Dilton Trinder, clerk
in Holy Orders, assistant curate, S. Mary’s, Bathwick, 5, George st.,
Bathwick hill.

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From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1957-8 Robert Dillon Trinder Lowe
was curate of St Mary’s Bathwick in the period 1933-1936.
Luckman John 1868
Macgregor Rev 1968 Neil Macgregor, curate of St Mary’s 1945-70 after which took an
incumbency in Dvon.
Mackey HW RC 1928 Hugh Walter Mackey (1874-1942)
In the Post Office Directory 1927-8: Mackey Rev. H. Walter, O.S.B., S.
John’s Priory, South parade.
A Short History of Catholicism in West Cumberland ... With additions and
annotations by H. W. M. i.e. Hugh Walter Mackey by John Gilbert Dolan,
1932
Mackintosh CH 26 Portland Square, Bristol 1865
Mackintosh Emma B Salvation Army 1934-1936, 1939, Emma Booth Mackintosh (1893-1967)
1940 In the Post Office Directory 1939: Mackintosh Adjt E., matron, Aikman
Eventide Home, Oakwood, Bathwick hill.
Smallcombe House Care Home, Bath Oakwood Gardens, Bathwick Hill
appears in a list of care homes run by the Salvation Army in 2010.
Maclean H 1875 Possibly Harriet Maclean née Warren, wife of John Lindesy Maclean.
Maclean JL 1877, 1879, 1905 John Lindsey Maclean (1831-1906)
In the 1891 census at 10 Widcombe Crescent, Bath: John Lindsay
Maclean, aged 60, physician (MD) Edinburgh, born Bahama Island, wife
and two servants.
In the 1901 census at 10 Widcombe Crescent, Bath: John Lindsey
Maclean, aged 70, retired medical man (MD), born Bahamas, wife, a
visitor and two servants.
The death of John Lindsey Maclean, aged 75, was registered 1906/Q4
Bath.
Malaher CL Anglican 1939 Charles Louis Malaher (1876-1950)
A list of curacy licences1903-1963 held Northumberland Record Office
(EP 98/106) includes Charles Louis Malaher, Clerk, M.A.
In the Post Office Directory 1939: Malaher Rev. Chas. L., M.A., Combe
Parva, 61, Sydney buildings.
The death of Charles L Malaher, aged 73, was registered 1950/Q1
Weston super Mare.
Maltin Basil C A assistant priest Anglican 1957 Basil St Clair Aston Maltin (1924-).
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1957-8 Basil St Clair Aston was
curate of Bathwick with Woolley in the period 1953-1957.
In the 1967 Telephone Directory: Maltin Rev. Basil, 27 Forester rd Bath.
Later rector of Pulborough-with-Nutbourne (W Sussex).
Marsh Charles A 1940 Charles Alfred Marsh
In the Post Office Directory 1940: Marsh Charles Alfred M.D. (Lond.),
M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., The Rosaries, Englishcombe and 20 and 21 Victoria
buildings.
Marshall Selwyn W archdeacon, Rector of Bath Anglican 1940
Marsom HC 1925

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Surname Forenames Description in Burial Order Book Denomination Years Notes

Martin CM 1922 Cyril Myles Martin (1874-1954)
In the 1911 census at The Labour House, 4 Newark Street, Bath: Cyril
Myles Martin, aged 36, unmarried, manager Labour House, born at
Plympton, a lay helper (Established Church), and 13 servants.
In the Post Office Directory 1920: Martin Cyril M., licensed lay reader,
1,Clarendon villas.
The death of Cyril M Martin, aged 79, was registered 1954/Q3 Bathavon.
Martin John minister of the Henry St Chapel, Bath Swedenborgian 1889, 1893 John Martin (1851-)
In the 1891 census at 19 Sydney Bldgs, Bath: John Martin, aged 40,
minister of New Jerusalem Church, born at Hurst Green (Lancs), wife,
three children and a servant.
Matson John H Manvers St Baptist Church Baptist 1967
McAdam Christopher Plymouth 1865 Christopher McAdam (1806-1892)
Brethren In the 1861 census at 2 Sydney Bldgs, Bath: Christopher McAdam, aged
54, widower, fund holder bank director, born in London, three children, a
sister and two servants.
Christopher McAdam is mentioned in the biography of John Nelson
Darby (1800-1882) and in A History Of The Plymouth Brethren by
William Blair Neatby (1901).
Meakin Thomas 1886
Medd BG Trinity Presbyterian Presbyterian 1960 Bennison Gales Medd (1913-1974)
Mellowes FH 1962
Metcalfe Simpson J assistant priest, Holy Trinity Anglican 1920
Miller William R minister, Manvers St Baptist Church Baptist 1929-1941 In the Kelly’s Directory 1929: Miller Rev. Wm. R. (Baptist), The Tors,
Beechen Cliff rd.
Millers EL 1961
Millington Richard 1929, 1931
Mogee William 1877
Moore HA vicar of Widcombe Anglican 1964
Morris WTE Anglican 1936 In the Post Office Directory 1939: curate St Mark’s Lyncombe.
Morrish I_ 1959
Müller James vicar of Widcombe Anglican 1902
Myatt Philip B rector of Walcot Anglican 1975, 1984
Napier HF rector, St Mary’s Bathwick Anglican 1917, 1919 Herbert Foley Napier, rector 1916-27.
Newman AG vicar of Clandown Anglican 1950 In the Post Office Directory 1952: Newman Rev. Alan Geo. (curate in
charge of St. Peter’s), Rose cott. High st. T[werton].
Norris Simeon 1 Gt Stanhope St Bath 1877 In the 1881 census at 1 Gt Stanhope St, cabinet maker.
Nowell Isaac John 1 Lower Boro’ Walls 1877-1902 In the 1861 census at 8 Orange Grove, Bath: Isaac John Nowell, aged
22, master boot & shoe maker, wife and a son. Died in 1905.
Nowell John S 1882 Possibly John Samuel Nowell (1863-1913).
Page Norman 1938 In the Post Office Directory 1939: Page Rev. Norman, 9 Oldfield road.
Palmer William 1883, 1885, 1886
Parker Claud Campbell curate of St Mary’s then rector of Corston Anglican 1896, 1900, 1901 In the 1901 census at 6 Raby Place, Bathwick, Bath: Claud C Parker,
aged 32, clergyman Church of England, born at Putney, London, wife
and two servants.

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Surname Forenames Description in Burial Order Book Denomination Years Notes

Parker HJ 1933
Parkinson Louis C Baptist 1906, 1910, 1914 Louis Coulson Parkinson (1869-1931)
In the 1901 census at Elmlea, Calverley (Yorks): Louis Coulson
Parkinson, aged 31, unmarried, visitor, Baptist minister, born at Islington,
London.
Parsons Archibald minister Argyle Chapel Congregational 1928, 1930, 1931, In the Post Office Directory 1927-8: Parsons Rev. Archibald,
1932, 1936 Congregational minister Argyle chapel.
In the Kelly’s Directory 1930: Parsons Rev. Archibald, M.A.
(Congregational), Croftside, Beechen Cliff rd.
Parsons Arthur 1928
Parsons William H Widcombe Baptist Church Baptist 1958, 1981
Payne FG curate of Walcot Anglican 1943 Frederick Gates Payne (1919-)
Passenger on the SS Moldovia from Port Said to Tilbury arriving on 20
Sep 1929: Frederick Gates Payne, aged 10, student, Weymouth College
Junior School Dorset.
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1957-8 Frederick Gates Payne
was curate of Walcot in the period 1942-1945 and was later a missionary
in Ethiopia (Church Ministry amongst the Jews – Felasha mission,
Gondar).
Phelps Herbert Methodist 1924, 1925, 1927 In the Post Office Directory 1925: Phelps Rev. Herbert, Wesleyan
minister, 91, Lower Oldfield park.
Phibbs Owen 1873 In the 1881 census at 6 Hartfield Tce, Eastbourne: Owen Phibbs, aged
39, annuitant, born in Sligo, Ireland, with his family, one son born circa
1873 at Bath, the other children born at Geneva, Switzerland.
Povey Walter 1939
Pratt Robert 1874
Price Herbert G 1941
Quick Henry minister of Percy Chapel, 1 Fairfield Congregational 1877, 1879, 1880, In the 1881 census at 1 Providence Villas, aged 68, widower,
Villas 1882 independent minister, and three daughters.
Raddon Alfred Baptist 1890, 1921 Alfred Raddon (1847-1922)
In the 1891 census at 11 Bathwick Hill, Bath: Alfred Raddon, aged 43,
Baptist minister, wife and a servant. In the Post Office Directory 1894:
Alfred Raddon, pastor, Baptist Bethel Chapel, Walcot street.
Rees Arthur A 1927 Arthur Augustus Rees (1852-1941)
In the 1911 census at 1 Gore Road, South Hackney, London NE: Arthur
Augustus Rees, aged 58, missionary at Tower Hamlet mission, born at
Sunderland, wife, two visitors (an evangelistic singer and a theological
student), and two servants.
In the Post Office Directory 1926: Rees Rev. Arthur Augustus, 2,
Prospect place, Beechen cliff.
In the Post Office Directory 1927-8: Rees Rev. Arthur Augustus, 40,
Kipling avenue.
Restarick Owen 1891 Owen Restarick (1840-1923)
In the 1891 census at 10 Cheap Street, Bath: Owen Restarick, aged 51,
temperance missionary preacher, born at Axminster (Devon), wife, two

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children and a servant.
Rew Robert Batheaston Congregational 1872, 1908, 1912 Robert Rew (1836-1917)
In the 1871 census at Mission House, London Rd, Batheaston: Robert
Rew, aged 34, independent minister, wife, six children and a servant. In
the Post Office Directory 1906: Rew Rev. Robert (Congregational),
Mendip, 6, Junction road, Oldfield park. In the list of non-conformist
chapels he was assistant minister at the Argyle Chapel.
He is buried in the cemetery, with entry stating that he was a
Congregational minister.
Rew WG 1932
Reynolds P 1978
Richards Hopkin 1927, 1932
Richards James Westgate Bldgs 1897
Richardson JM Trinity Presbyterian Presbyterian 1946, 1949 In the Post Office Directory 1947: Richardson Rev. J. M., M.A., B.D.
(minister Trinity Presbyterian Church, Vineyards), 3 Henrietta gdns.
Ringrose Ronald Dugdale Anglican 1898 Ronald Dudgale Ringrose (1868-1908)
In the 1901 census at Buxton (Derbys): Ronald D Ringrose, aged 32,
unmarried, curate Church of England, and a servant.
From the Sydney Mail of 7 Oct 1908 in its list of deaths: RINGROSE. ―
September 8, on board R.M.S. Orient, off Aden, Rev. Ronald Dugdale
Ringrose, M.A., Oxford.
Roberts Arthur C 1906 Arthur Courtenay Roberts (1849-)
In the Post Office Directory 1906: Roberts, Rev. Arthur C., M.A., 3,
Bathwick street.
In Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1908 Arthur Courtenay Roberts had
various curacies in eastern England.
In the 1911 census at 2 Melford Road, Sudbury (Suffolk): Arthur
Courtenay Roberts, aged 62, clergyman (Established church), born at
Cambridge, wife and servant.
Roberts Richard 1909
Rowe John G rector, St Mary’s Bathwick Anglican 1968 John Godfrey Rowe, rector 1963-1970. Died in 1970.
Ruck George rector, St Mary’s Bathwick Anglican 1929-1942 Rector 1927-44.
Rudge HS Baptist 1942
Russel Frank 1916
Sargent EG rector, St Michaels Anglican 1963
Seers William Henry 1893 William Henry Seers (1859-)
(Surname at birth registration as ‘Sear’.)
In the 1881 census at 5 Lyncombe Terrace, Bath: William Seers, aged
54, widower, gardener, born at Bathwick, and son William Henry, aged
21, gardener, born at Widcombe.
In the 1891 census at 124 Carlton Rd, Bath: William H Seers, aged 32,
undertaker, born at Bath, wife, three children, and father William, aged
68, undertaker.
In the Post Office Directory 1894: Seers William Henry, gardener, 10,
Upper Trafalgar place.
Selwyn AB assistant curate, St Mary’s Bathwick Anglican 1928,1930 Alex Bernard Selwyn, assistant curate 1928-30.
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Surname Forenames Description in Burial Order Book Denomination Years Notes

Silversides William 1873, 1880 In the 1881 census at 3 Prior Park Bldgs, Widcombe, Bath: William
Silversides, aged 46, schoolmaster, born at Hertford, wife, daughter, a
tutor, six boarders/students and a servant.
Simon Edwin Congregational 1888-1901 Edwin Simon (1843-1920)
In the Post Office Directory 1894: Edwin Simon, Percy Church, Charlotte
street.
In the 1901 census at 26 Newbridge Rd, Weston, Bath: Edwin Simon,
aged 57, Congregational minister, born at Stackpole (Pembs), wife, a
visitor, a boarder and a servant.
Singer WG 1942
Slater William minister of Countess of Huntingdon's Calvinist 1873 In the Post Office Directory 1870-1: Slater Rev. Wm. (minister of
Chapel Countess of Huntingdon’s chapel), Percy hse.
Slip Edwin 1871-1876 Edwin Slip (1839-1913) was a grocer and draper. In the Post Office
Directory 1870-1: Slip Edwin, hatter, 24, Union street. Born at Bath, in
1901 he was at Radstock.
Small Thomas 1907
Small William 1876
Smith A Ralph 1928
Sparks Robert E 1914 Robert Eugene Sparks (1844-1918)
In the 1911 census at 1 Widcombe Crescent, Bath: Robert Eugene
Sparks, aged 67, born at Dublin, sister-in-law, two visitors and two
servants.
In the Post Office Directory 1914: Sparks Robert E., B.A., solicitor, 1,
Widcombe Crescent.
Spear EN 1926
Stanley Francis William Unitarian 1885 In the 1891 census at 2 Richmond Hill, Walcot, Bath: Francis W Stanley,
aged 39, Unitarian minister, born at Sneinton (Notts), wife, three children
and a servant.
Stewart C Hylton rector Anglican 1914 In the Post Office Directory 1915: Stewart Rev. Charles Hylton, M.A.,
Rector of Bathwick, surrogate Bathwick rectory.
Rector of St Mary’s 1904-1916.
Stribling Samuel B Congregational 1912 Samuel Barbey Stribling (1842-1921).
In the 1891 census at The Walk, Bradford (Wilts); Samuel B Stribling,
aged 48, widower, Congregational minister, born at Enfield (Middx),
three children and a servant.
Swift Ralph 1928
Tarrant Henry Argyle Chapel, minister Congregational 1876-1886 In the 1881 census at Oldfield Lodge, Oldfield Rd, Bath: Henry Tarrant,
aged 53, independent minister, wife, four children and two servants.
Thomas HJ Anglican 1954, 1961 Herbert John Thomas
In the Post Office Directory 1957: Thomas Rev. Herbert. Jn. A.K.C.
(curate in charge of St Barnabas Church), The Vicarage, Mount View.
From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1957-8 Herbert John Thomas was
curate-in-charge at St Barnabas, Southdown, Bath from 1948.
Thomas J Degwel curate, St Mary’s Bathwick Anglican 1943, 1944, 1946 John Degwel Thomas (1911-1997)

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From Crockford’s Clerical Directory of 1957-8 John Degwel Thomas was
a curate at St Mary’s Bathwick in the period 1943-1947.
Thomas John Leon Congregational 1904 John Leon Thomas (1855-)
In the 1901 census at 42 Knowle Rd, Bristol: John L Thomas, aged 45,
Congregational minister, born at Henstridge (Som), wife, three children,
a niece and a servant.
In Kelly’s Directory of Bristol 1906: Thomas Rev John Leon (Congl.),
Wycliffe manse, 189 Wells road.
Tilsley George 1892, 1901, 1905 George Fawler Townsend Tilsley (1837-1920)
In the 1901 census at Thornton Villa, 1 City View, Walcot, Bath: George
F T Tilsley, aged 63, retired chemist, born at Stow on the Wold (Glos),
wife and two daughters.
Tremain John Methodist 1880 In the 1881 census at 12 Hatfield Bldgs, Bath: John Tremain, aged 30,
Methodist Free Church minister of Bath Circuit, and wife.
Tucker RE Baptist 1943
Turner Frederick 1930
Turner-Smith James Argyle Chapel, Bath, minister Congregational 1892-1926 In the Post Office Directory 1894: Turner-Smith Rev. James
(Congregational), 9, Devonshire bdgs.
Vine WE Plymouth 1918-1942 William Edwy Vine (1873-1949)
Brethren In the 1901 census at 12 St Leonards Rd, Exeter: W E Vine BA, aged
28, vice-principal of Mt Radford school, born at Blandford (Dorset), wife,
mother-in-law and a servant.
In 1909 accepted a post with Echoes of Service (a missionary support
service) which, from 1911 was based at Widcombe Crescent, Bath.
In the Post Office Directory 1918: Vine William Edwy, 9, Widcombe
Crescent.
Member of the Plymouth Brethren and was an Elder at Manvers Hall,
Old Orchard St. (The church now describes itself as ‘independent
Christian’.) There is a biography at “The Brethren Writers Hall of Fame”
website.
Buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (Section 2 Row Q).
Vinon Frederick Augustus H curate of S. John Baptist's, Bath Anglican 1886 Died aged 56 in 1901. No record at Bathwick.
Walker HL Anglican 1949 In the Post Office Directory 1952: Walker Rev. Hubert Lawrence M.A.,
A.L.C.D., Hon. C.F. (vicar of St Thomas à Becket with St. Matthew’s,
Widcombe), 65 Prior Park rd.
Wall G Walter Swedenborgian 1931 In the Kelly’s Directory 1930: Wall Rev. G. Wltr. (Swedenborgian) 4
Manvers st.
Wallace Thomas Congregational minister, Weston nr Bath Congregational 1864, 1874-1876, In the 1871 census at 2 Windsor Pl, Bristol Rd, Bath: Thomas Wallace,
1880 aged 67, Congregational minister, born at Perth, and wife.
Warmington PE 1947
Wassell David Baptist 1870, 1872 David Wassell (1807-)
In the 1871 census at 4 Margarets Place, Bradford (Wilts): David
Wassell, aged 63, Baptist minister, Somerset St Chapel, Bath, born at
Sedgley (Staffs), wife, three children and two servants.
Watts David 1885, 1899 In the 1901 census at 5 Pierrepont Pl, Bath: David Watts, aged 61,
solicitor’s clerk, wife and a boarder.
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White AS 1928
White HJ 1930, 1934
White William 1929, 1931, 1932
Whitfield Edwd E Plymouth 1903 Edward Elihu Whitfield (1848-)
Brethren Born at Newcastle-upon-Tyne in1848. Educated at Oriel College, Oxford
(BA 1874, MA 1875), and the University of Heidelberg, and after being a
private tutor at Oxford, was modern language master at Sir Joseph
Williamson's School, Rochester (1889-99), lecturer in the School of
Commerce at University College, Liverpool (1899-1901), and modern
language master at Rutlish School, Merton, Surrey (1901-04) and King
Edward VII’s School, King's Lynn, Norfolk (1904-05). In 1905 he retired
from active life. Besides editing J. N. Darby's English version of the Old
Testament (4 parts, London, 1883-89) and W. Kelly's expositions of Mark
and John (2 vols., 1907-08), he wrote Outlines of Old Testament Study,
Historical and Critical (1883), Institutes and History of Roman Private
Law with Catena of Texts by Carl Salkowski, Edward Elihu Whitfield
(1886); A School Introduction to the Commercial Sciences by Edward
Elihu Whitfield, London, Percival & Co, 1892
Forgiveness of Sins by Edward E Whitfield. London: A. Holness. He also
wrote an article on the history of the Plymouth Brethren in The New
Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge, 1911.

The above is based in the biography of contributors to the Schaff-Herzog

Enyclopedia, with additions.

Entry in Alumni Oxonienses. In the 1901 census as a visitor at Stafford:

Edward E Whitfield, aged 52, married, author, born at Newcastle/Tyne.
Whittock James 1878
Wigram George 19 Howley Pl, Paddington W Plymouth 1862 George Vicesimus Wigram (1805-1879) was a biblical scholar and
Brethren theologian. After service in the army he went to Queen’s College Oxford
to train to become an Anglican minster. However he left the Anglican
church and was one of the founders of the Plymouth Brethren.
In the 1861 census at 19 Howley Pl, Paddington, London: George V
Wigram, aged 56, fund holder, wife and three servants. Died in 1879.
Wilkins Charles H minister of New Church Bristol Swedenborgian 1889, 1892 In the 1891 census at 29 Belmont Rd, Bristol: Charles H Wilkins, aged
50, minister of the New Church (Swedenborgian), born in London, wife,
nine children and two servants.
Willan GA 1908
Williams William reader Vineyards Chapel 1874
Williams William D 1882
Williamson GC rector of St Michaels Anglican 1928 George Chaloner Williamson (1861-)
In the Post Office Directory 1927-8: Williamson Rev. George Chaloner,
surrogate, rector of S. Michael’s, S. Michael’s rectory, 9, Belmont.
Wills James minister of Lady Huntingdon's chapel, Calvinist 1868 In the Post Office Directory 1868: Wills Rev James W., chapel house,
Vineyards Vineyards.

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Wilson Harold 1932-1933
Wilson WG 1946
Wilton R 1915
Windsor Reginald W vicar of St Paul's Bath Anglican 1901, 1909
Winslow Octavius Kensington Chapel, Bath, minister Baptist 1861, 1863-1865 Octavius Winslow (1808-1878)
A non-parochial Anglican Proprietary chapel which opened in 1795 and
was closed in 1929. Kensington Chapel, London Road Bath,
Archaeological and Environmental Assessment Jan 2006 B&NES states
“No archival material pertaining to Kensington Chapel is held by Bath
City Records office, The archives (CERC, ICBS) of the Church of
England, The British Library or the RIBA.” However the chapel was also
used by the Baptists and Octavius Winslow was a leading Baptist
preacher. From the Bath Directory 1862-3: Winslow Rev. Octavius, D.D.,
(minister of Kensington Chapel) 27 Green Park bdgs. He and his wife
are buried in Bath Abbey Cemetery (Section 3 southern border).
Witham John 1873, 1877 In the 1871 census at 7 Westgate Bldgs, Bath: John Witham, aged 52,
gas fitter, born at Birmingham, wife and two children.
Woodward Harold H 1909
Worman WH 5 Meridian Pl Clifton 1864
Wrekin John E minister of Walcot Chapel Methodist 1884 This would seem to refer to the Methodist church (now Nexus Methodist
church) Nelson Pl East, London Road. The term is now usually applied
(incorrectly) to the Anglican mortuary chapel which is now an art gallery;
this would have had no ministers.
Wright WS 1948 Wesley Samuel Wright (1906-2000)
In the Post Office Directory 1947: Wright Wesley S., 1 Northgate st.
Presumably, from the first forename, Methodist.
Young J 1964

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