5½ weeks after he had his head cut open by being knocked down by some roughs in the street, William Aitken suffered a life of Epilepsy in hospitals and asylums. His wife left the children to fend for themselves and it would appear he never saw any of them again.
NOYE (née BRIMACOMBE), Harriet Ann
GODBOLD, Florence Kezia May
ALLEN, Mary Ann
SAGE, Henry Charles
No reason is given for Henry Charles’s admission to Long Grove. He was a munitions worker just prior to entry.
SIMCOCK, Ellen (Nellie)
We are not sure why Ellen (Nellie) Simcock entered Manor Asylum but she was visited often by family members
CARPENTER, George
DUNCOMBE, Caroline
HAMILTON, Sarah Lloyd
SCAMBLER, Thomas William
This is the fascinating story or Thomas William Scambler where a detailed court case makes for a good read
WOODCOTE, Mary
Mary Woodcote’s life is remembered because of her time spent in the workhouse or the asylum. Now, she will not be forgotten.
CUTHBERT, Thomasine
MILTON, Maria
Maria MILTON gave birth to 11 children, a challenging life that ended in Horton Asylum.