Beeston, Harry

Harry’s parents John and Sarah Jane, were married in 1881 in St Mary’s Church.  Harry was the fourth son, and youngest child, of John and Sarah. He was baptised at St Mary’s Church on the 3rd August 1890.

There were five children in the family, Harry’s siblings were John Amos (b. 1882), Thomas (b. 1884), James (b. 1885) Louisa Frances (b. 1887).

Harry’s father, John, died in July 1891 aged 45.  He completed the census that year so died within a year of Harry’s birth.  At the time the family were living at 6 Spring Cottages, Upper Cape.

Harry’s widowed mother worked as a Charwoman whilst bringing up her five children.  At the time of the 1911 census the family were living at 6 Barrack Street and there are two small children – Mary Elizabeth (4) and William Henry (1) – who are thought to be Louisa’s children (Sarah’s grandchildren)  Any further information would be welcome.

Here is the Shrine Application, probably completed by Harry’s mother:

Harry’s brother, Thomas, died in 1917, followed by another brother, James, in 1920. His mother, Sarah, died in 1923 in Warwick.