April 9, 2026 - Friends of Horton Cemetery

CHAMLEY, Jane nee Winchester

Linda MartinApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026

b.1853-d.1909 Jane was born in Ashburnham East Sussex, situated west of Battle. It takes its name from Ashburnham Place, now a Christian conference and prayer centre. The parish church is...

Long Grove Asylum

NELIS, William John

Hazel BallanApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026

b.1881-d.1918 William John Nelis aka John Anderson We recently had a request for help from a relative of William John Nelis who they believe was buried in grave 902a in...

Horton Asylum

GILMORE, James

Hazel BallanApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026

b.1833-d.1902 One Man or Two? This is an interesting tale of a man whose details differ depending on where they are recorded. Sometimes he is a hawker, others a labourer;...

Horton Asylum

BUTLER, Thomas Albert

Hazel BallanApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026

b.1853-d.1902 With thanks to Linda Holmes and Tony Casey for their kindness in sharing their research. On Wednesday 23rd August 1843, in the small rural village of Syston in Leicestershire,...