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Category: Manor Asylum

Epsom Cluster #1

BAUERMEISTER, Johanna Amanda Louise
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Female Burials Horton Asylum Manor Asylum

BAUERMEISTER, Johanna Amanda Louise

Shaun JonesMay 8, 2025May 9, 2025
b.1857 - d.1923 We know very little about Johanna.  We know that she was a teacher or governess; that she was born in Germany in the 1850s; and that she...
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BEDFORD, Cassie (Chrissie)
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Manor Asylum

BEDFORD, Cassie (Chrissie)

Theresa Kenefick-ConwayFebruary 22, 2025February 22, 2025
b.1878-d.1920 Chrissie Bedford has proved to be a fascinating research subject but very difficult to pin down at times. The following is a summary of everything found to date; there...
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CARROLL, Luke
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Horton Asylum Manor Asylum

CARROLL, Luke

Stephen MundayJanuary 29, 2025January 29, 2025
b.1860-d.1908 Luke Carroll was the son of Luke Carroll and his wife Elizabeth (née Moore) who were married in the church of St Giles in the Fields, Holborn, in the...
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ADAMS, Sarah
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Manor Asylum

ADAMS, Sarah

Alison CookJanuary 27, 2025May 8, 2025
b.c1850-d.1915 On 9th January 1914, Sarah Adams was admitted to Lambeth Workhouse in Renfrew Road; she was discharged to the Infirmary a couple of weeks later on 24th January.  After...
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PICK, John
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Males Manor Asylum

PICK, John

Alison CookSeptember 9, 2024September 10, 2024
b.1856-d.1915 Early Life and family John Pick was born in Bayswater, London on 30th March 1856 to John & Amelia Rebecca Pick (née Allen).  He was baptised on 13th February...
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WHITE, Emma
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Horton Asylum Manor Asylum

WHITE, Emma

Julie JacksonSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 2024
1857-1911 née Emma Virginia Neale An initial search for Emma White, with the details given on the Horton Cemetery burial records, didn’t produce any results. From her Horton address book,...
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HEATH, Lizzie
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Female Burials Manor Asylum

HEATH, Lizzie

Sally NestorMarch 10, 2024April 22, 2024
b.1848 - d.1907 Death Lizzie Heath died, aged 59 at the Manor Asylum, Horton on 4th September 1907 at 10.20 am and was buried at the cemetery in grave 7b....
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CHEESMAN, Annie
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Female Burials Manor Asylum

CHEESMAN, Annie

Steve JohnsonNovember 20, 2023November 20, 2023
b. ~1849 - d. 3 October 1911 Died 3rd October 1911 - Buried: 9 October 1911 - Grave 1295b Annie Cheesman was a mother, and grandmother, widowed in her 40s...
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ROADS, Francis Elliot
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Males Manor Asylum Photo

ROADS, Francis Elliot

Stephen MundayJuly 30, 2023August 21, 2023

Many people will not know what a coprolite merchant is. This story will make all clear.

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DE JONG, John
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Males Manor Asylum Photo

DE JONG, John

Theresa Kenefick-ConwayJune 3, 2023June 19, 2023
b.1873-d.1912 Let us start this story at the point in time when John de Jong, a ship’s steward who had travelled extensively, exhibited signs that his mental health was spiralling....
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EARING, Mary Ann
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Asylum Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

EARING, Mary Ann

Stephen MundayJune 2, 2023June 19, 2023

There is no hint of any mental health problems until Mary Ann enters the Asylum in 1899. He family remain attentive and visit her many times.

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FAIRBRASS, Amy (Amey)
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FAIRBRASS, Amy (Amey)

Julie JacksonMay 27, 2023May 31, 2023
b.1837-d.1910 Amy’s parents Amy was born in 1837 in Bermondsey, as Amey Presley. There is an entry in the GRO for Amey Presley, March quarter, in 1838 in the registration...
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BURTON, Susan
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BURTON, Susan

Stephen MundayMay 21, 2023May 22, 2023

She ordered extravagant luncheons both at Stafford and Northampton stations and had no money to pay for them. The delusion that she is a duchess recurs frequently throughout her case notes.

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WARD, Caroline
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WARD, Caroline

Stephen MundayMay 21, 2023May 22, 2023

Without the invaluable case notes for Caroline Ward, we would not be able to tell any of her sad story.

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COPELAND, Mary Ann (née Myring)
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Asylum Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

COPELAND, Mary Ann (née Myring)

Andy ConnollyMay 9, 2023September 17, 2023
b.1845-d.1915 Mary Ann’s parents Mary Ann Myring’s birth is registered in the 4th quarter of 1845 in Sapcote which is a small town around 12 miles to the S.W. of...
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CLAYTON, Ada
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Asylum Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

CLAYTON, Ada

Hazel BallanMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023

Ada proved a little elusive to find at first.Thanks to the visitor book, the author then found her husband and more of her short life was uncovered.

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COOMBES, Elizabeth
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Manor Asylum

COOMBES, Elizabeth

Lesley LeeMay 4, 2023May 9, 2023
b.1861-d.1915. Elizabeth's parents and siblings Elizabeth Coombes was born Elizabeth Eltringham on 10 July 1861 to parents, Alexander Eltringham (1829-1876) and Elizabeth Holmes (1830-1898),  who married on 19th June 1848...
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STREET, John
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Males Manor Asylum Photo

STREET, John

Stephen MundayApril 16, 2023May 9, 2023

It is not clear why John entered Manor hospital. His family were interesting. John’s brother George, a builder, left £6m in his will. His son Thomas and his wife were killed by a V2 rocket in 1944.

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CORKE, Henrietta
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Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

CORKE, Henrietta

Sally NestorApril 16, 2023April 17, 2023

The author says, “This has been such an interesting case to try to unravel and kept a couple of us up to the early hours trying to make sense of it!” A fabulous piece of research leaving questions to unravel.

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THREDGILL, Lavinia pply. Nevilla Elizabeth
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Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

THREDGILL, Lavinia pply. Nevilla Elizabeth

Megan BakerMarch 31, 2023March 31, 2023
b.1858-d.1911 Note: The unusual name has several different spellings throughout the archived documents. Lavinia pply. Nevilla Elizabeth Thredgill is the name on the burial record. To research Navelia’s story, I...
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JACKSON, Priscilla
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Asylum Female Burials Manor Asylum

JACKSON, Priscilla

Nari FairbanksMarch 27, 2023April 7, 2023
b. 1849 - d. 1913 Priscilla Blyth was born on the 16th August 1849 in the small community of Marlingford, Norfolk, England, to Emily Blyth, and father unknown. Her mother...
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HARRIS, Rose Matilda Edith
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Female Burials Manor Asylum

HARRIS, Rose Matilda Edith

Stephen MundayMarch 18, 2023March 18, 2023

The researcher carved a route through a lot of confusing information to track down the lady in this story! The question we continue to ponder is…who exactly was Edward Buckland? He visited Rosa 23 times when she was in Manor – a family member? A friend? Or a devoted partner?

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GREGG, Charlotte
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Asylum Female Burials Manor Asylum

GREGG, Charlotte

Stephen MundayMarch 11, 2023March 13, 2023

A one time servant to a Baronet and Chief Clerk in the Colonial Office, Charlotte has gaps in her life story, which ends in Manor Hospital.

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BONNER, Mary Elizabeth
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Asylum Female Burials Manor Asylum

BONNER, Mary Elizabeth

Sally NestorMarch 7, 2023March 8, 2023
b.1867-d.1907 Death I have had to start at the end of Mary Elizabeth Bonner's life and try to work backwards in order to tell Mary’s story.  The Horton Cemetery Records...
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EDWING, Elizabeth
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Female Burials Manor Asylum

EDWING, Elizabeth

Theresa Kenefick-ConwayMarch 5, 2023March 8, 2023

Thanks to the visitor books for Manor Hospital we were able to find Elizabeth Edwing and write her story.

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ALLEN, Mary Ann
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Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

ALLEN, Mary Ann

Megan BakerFebruary 26, 2023March 8, 2023
b.1849-d.1913 I was unable to find Mary’s birth on the General Register Office website but her baptism certificate gives her date of birth as 3 November 1849. Her mother’s maiden...
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SIMCOCK, Ellen (Nellie)
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Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

SIMCOCK, Ellen (Nellie)

Lesley LeeFebruary 26, 2023March 8, 2023

We are not sure why Ellen (Nellie) Simcock entered Manor Asylum but she was visited often by family members

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HAMILTON, Sarah Lloyd
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Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

HAMILTON, Sarah Lloyd

Anne DaviesFebruary 26, 2023May 18, 2023
b.1846-d.1930 Sarah’s story was brought to us by her family and they are happy for it to go on our website. They kindly provided the photograph of Sarah. Sarah’s parents...
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CUTHBERT, Thomasine
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Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

CUTHBERT, Thomasine

Nari FairbanksFebruary 20, 2023February 26, 2023
b.1845 - d.1915 Throughout her life, the names of Thomasine, Thomasina, and Thomasinie have been used. Thomasina Bridie was born ~1845 in Anstruther-Easter, Fife, Scotland, to parents Andrew Bridie and...
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MILTON, Maria
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Ewell Epileptic Colony Female Burials Horton Asylum Manor Asylum Photo

MILTON, Maria

Sylvia BromileyFebruary 19, 2023April 16, 2023

Maria MILTON gave birth to 11 children, a challenging life that ended in Horton Asylum.

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BAILEY, Kate
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Asylum Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

BAILEY, Kate

Theresa Kenefick-ConwayJanuary 17, 2023March 8, 2023
b.1882-d.1914 Kate Bailey née Cheer was born in 1882 in Abingdon, Berkshire to a farming family. Unfortunately, there is little cheer in this family’s story, which makes for a very...
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APPLETON, Caroline Sophia
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Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

APPLETON, Caroline Sophia

Stephen MundayJanuary 15, 2023March 8, 2023
b.1831-d.1911 Caroline’s parents Caroline Sophia Appleton was born Caroline Sophia Barnaschina in the 1st quarter of 1831 in Gravesend, Kent. Her parents were upholsterer Anthony Barnaschina and his wife Sarah...
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HODGES, Annie Harriet
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HODGES, Annie Harriet

Nari FairbanksJanuary 12, 2023March 8, 2023
b.1831 - d.1911 Annie Harriet Conway was born on the 16th August 1831 in Holborn, Camden, England to parents Charles Conway and Ann Thiselton, she was baptised on the 4th...
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SWAN, Ernest Paul
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Asylum Males Manor Asylum Pending

SWAN, Ernest Paul

Steve JohnsonJanuary 10, 2023March 8, 2023
b.~1879 - d.1947 Placeholder Info This is a placeholder for a future story to be written. Here are the facts known about Ernest from his file. Ernest Paul Day, Grave...
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WOOD, Mary Ann
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WOOD, Mary Ann

Nari FairbanksJanuary 9, 2023March 8, 2023
b.1837 - d.1911 Mary Ann Wood neé Pearce was born abt.1836 in Hackney, Middlesex, England. Her birth is too early to locate on the GRO but after further research I...
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KING, Harriet
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Asylum Complete Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

KING, Harriet

Steve JohnsonJanuary 6, 2023March 8, 2023
b.1836 - d.1913 Introduction: I took on this story and at first thought it might be a nice easy one to complete, but how wrong I was. This took some...
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FLAXMAN, Elizabeth
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Asylum Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

FLAXMAN, Elizabeth

Megan BakerOctober 19, 2022March 8, 2023

The tailoress suffering depression

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BARNET, Enid
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Asylum Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

BARNET, Enid

Steve JohnsonOctober 14, 2022March 8, 2023

Daughter of famous colonial architect who built Sydney.

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REEVE, Jane Sarah
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Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

REEVE, Jane Sarah

Sylvia BromileySeptember 12, 2022March 8, 2023
b.1840-d.1912 Jane’s family Jane Sarah Reeve was born on 10th January 1840 and was baptised on 9th February 1840 in St Mary’s Church Marylebone.   Her parents were Thomas Blythe Reeve...
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HIRONS, Matilda Lucy
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Asylum Female Burials Manor Asylum Photo

HIRONS, Matilda Lucy

Jane AllenJune 29, 2022May 10, 2023
b.1861-d.1909 Matilda's parents In 1858, Henry Franklin Hiron, an engineer, married Matilda Fell in Stepney. Matilda was the daughter of another engineer and plumber, Richard Fell, who also happened to...
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COLSON, Mary Ann
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COLSON, Mary Ann

Sally NestorMarch 20, 2022May 21, 2023

The Lambeth Needlewoman

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SMITH, Emily Clara
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Asylum Female Burials Long Grove Asylum Manor Asylum

SMITH, Emily Clara

A CFebruary 18, 2022October 28, 2022
b.1879 - d.1917 This lady seems to have spent much of her life needing support. 1870s Emily was born on 6th August 1879 in Bethnal Green, to William James Smith,...
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ORAM, Mary Ann
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Asylum Female Burials Manor Asylum

ORAM, Mary Ann

Julie JacksonFebruary 16, 2022April 3, 2022
b.1849-d.1910 Mary Ann Swain was born in the City of London on 18th July 1849 and baptised at St Martin in the Fields, Westminster on 2nd September 1849. Her father,...
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PETERSON, Sophia
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Asylum Female Burials Horton Asylum Manor Asylum

PETERSON, Sophia

Brian CullenFebruary 15, 2022January 9, 2023
b.1858-d.1915 Buried Horton Estate Cemetery. Indicated age at death is shown as 56 years. Sophia Peterson was born in the 2nd Quarter of 1858 in the District of Lambeth and...
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SEARS, Emma
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SEARS, Emma

Brian CullenFebruary 14, 2022May 18, 2023
b.1865-d.1914 Known Facts Emma Sears died at the age of about 49 whilst a patient at Manor Asylum, Epsom, Surrey. Her alleged age suggested a birth about 1865. Her death...
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HOPE, Julia
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Female Burials Horton Asylum Manor Asylum

HOPE, Julia

Brian CullenFebruary 6, 2022April 7, 2022
b.1867-d.1915 Julia was an Asylum Patient who died and was then buried in the Horton Estate Cemetery, on the 8th July 1915. Her age was stated as 41 years. There...
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HOLTON, Emma
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HOLTON, Emma

Brian CullenFebruary 5, 2022April 17, 2023

The sad story of Emma of whom we know very little. She was born without speech and spent most of her life away from her family.

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DUNKINSON, Matilda
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DUNKINSON, Matilda

Sally NestorDecember 16, 2021April 26, 2023
b.1878 - d.1907 Dunkinson has been spelt in a variety of ways on the sources discovered, however I believe they are transcription errors and that the documents found all refer...
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JAMES, Annie
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JAMES, Annie

Steve JohnsonDecember 7, 2021November 1, 2022
b.1852 - d.1899 On 31st July the cemetery received its first burial – Annie JAMES, who had been at the Manor. Her shroud cost 8d, the gravediggers were paid 10/6d,...
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BELLAMY, Louisa
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BELLAMY, Louisa

Steve JohnsonNovember 2, 2021October 24, 2022

Lost her twin brother, aged 4

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CROTTY, Susan
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Female Burials Manor Asylum

CROTTY, Susan

Jane AllenOctober 28, 2021October 25, 2022
b.1869 - d.1909 Early years Susan Elizabeth Smith was born in the autumn of 1869, the daughter of George Smith, a cab driver, and his wife Susan. On the 1871...
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DICK, Andrea Elder
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DICK, Andrea Elder

Brian CullenOctober 28, 2021April 26, 2023
b.1874 - d.1915 Andrea was born in the 4th Quarter of 1874 in the Registration District of Prescot, which is near Liverpool.In 1881 she was living with her parents and...
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ALAIS, Sarah Elizabeth
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Female Burials Manor Asylum

ALAIS, Sarah Elizabeth

Brian CullenOctober 28, 2021January 9, 2023
b. 1874 - d.1914 Early Years Sarah Elizabeth Norris was born in the 4th Quarter of 1874 in the District of Eastry in Kent. Eastry is a town slightly inland...
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BIGFORD, Emma
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BIGFORD, Emma

Sylvia BromileyOctober 28, 2021November 16, 2022
b.1838 - d.1912 Early life – 1830s to 1840s Emma was born on 14th April 1838 in Paddington and lived to be nearly 74 years old, dying on 20th January...
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DORLEY, Harriet
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Female Burials Manor Asylum

DORLEY, Harriet

Brian CullenSeptember 29, 2021November 12, 2021
b.1830/5-d.1913 Introduction Harriet was born in the early 1830s in Ramsholt. This is a small village in East Suffolk. It is best known for its 13th century Church of St...
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GODFREY, Susannah
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GODFREY, Susannah

Brian CullenSeptember 29, 2021April 16, 2023

Eliza Susannah was born in 1860. Her maiden name was Eliza Susannah Portsmouth.

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VAHID, Henrietta
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VAHID, Henrietta

Brian CullenSeptember 17, 2021May 18, 2023
b.1873-d.1915 A story full of mysteries and unanswered questions Henrietta Vahid was buried in Horton Estate Cemetery at Epsom in Grave number 1789b on the 28th of May 1915. Her...
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EVANS, Ida Ellen
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EVANS, Ida Ellen

Brian CullenFebruary 25, 2021February 20, 2023
b. 1876 - d. 1913 1870s Born Ida Ellen Jacobs, Ida's birth was registered in the 1st Quarter of 1876 in the Registration District of Oundle. Her actual birthplace was...
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KILMINSTER, George Thomas
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Asylum Males Manor Asylum Photo

KILMINSTER, George Thomas

Brian CullenFebruary 25, 2021October 17, 2022

The Kensington Plumber

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FRESTON, Catherine Louisa
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FRESTON, Catherine Louisa

Brian CullenFebruary 25, 2021February 20, 2023
b. 1829 - d. 1914 Intro Catherine Louisa Edward’s precise date of birth is not known but she was baptised on the 24th August 1829 in Stroud, Gloucestershire. It is...
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HOLLIDGE, Martha
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HOLLIDGE, Martha

Jane AllenFebruary 25, 2021May 18, 2023
b. 1848 - d. 1909 1840s Martha Sarah Agatha Waters was baptised at St Mary’s Church, Ewell on the 26th March 1848. She was the daughter of Thomas Waters, a...
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MEAD, Daisy
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MEAD, Daisy

Brian CullenFebruary 25, 2021October 28, 2022
b. 1878 - d. 1914 Intro Daisy was living in the Manor Asylum when she died. She was said to be 35 years of age at death on the 12th...
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BOWDERY, Agnes Bessie
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BOWDERY, Agnes Bessie

Brian CullenJanuary 26, 2021January 9, 2023
b.1844-d.1914 Agnes Bessie Corke was born in the 4th Quarter of 1844 in the Registration District of Camberwell, London, although her actual birth place was probably Peckham. The parents of...
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WILSON, Eleanor Lydia Kate
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WILSON, Eleanor Lydia Kate

Brian CullenJanuary 20, 2021May 18, 2023
b.1865 - d.1914 Eleanor Emily Lydia Kate Maule was born on the 11th October 1865 at Westminster, London. She was the daughter of William and Susan Maule. Eleanor was baptised...
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  • BENTLEY or MACHON, Minnie
    The young bookkeeper and the Silk Merchant
    BENTLEY or MACHON, Minnie
    BENTLEY or MACHON, Minnie
  • SULLIVAN, Agnes
    b.1877 – d.1927 Intro Had it not been for the Manor address book, we would never have unravelled this story. The addresses gave us the…
    SULLIVAN, Agnes
    SULLIVAN, Agnes
  • HONEY, Joseph Thomas
    b.1843 – d.1912 Early Life Joseph Thomas was the fifth of seven children born to Joseph Honey (1804-81) andMargery Couch (1811-66) who were both born…
    HONEY, Joseph Thomas
    HONEY, Joseph Thomas
  • FRESTON, Catherine Louisa
    b. 1829 - d. 1914 Intro Catherine Louisa Edward’s precise date of birth is not known but she was baptised on the 24th August 1829…
    FRESTON, Catherine Louisa
    FRESTON, Catherine Louisa
  • KILMINSTER, George Thomas
    The Kensington Plumber
    KILMINSTER, George Thomas
    KILMINSTER, George Thomas
  • GORSUCH, Joseph
    b.1846 - d.1916 Joseph Francis Gorsuch was born on the 7th of May 1846 at City Road, St Luke, Shoreditch, London, England to parents William…
    GORSUCH, Joseph
    GORSUCH, Joseph
  • COLSON, Mary Ann
    The Lambeth Needlewoman
    COLSON, Mary Ann
    COLSON, Mary Ann
  • MILTON, Maria
    Maria MILTON gave birth to 11 children, a challenging life that ended in Horton Asylum.
    MILTON, Maria
    MILTON, Maria
  • GARCÍA, Félix
    Famous Flamenco dancer and Picasso's muse
    GARCÍA, Félix
    GARCÍA, Félix
  • THOMPSON, Samuel Thomas
    The Solicitor's Clerk
    THOMPSON, Samuel Thomas
    THOMPSON, Samuel Thomas
  • GLENISTER, Arthur
    b.1873-d.1917 Long Grove records have Arthur dying in 1917 at the age of 44, so he was born about 1873. I found his birth registered…
    GLENISTER, Arthur
    GLENISTER, Arthur
  • EFFEMEY, John
    b.1851-d.1909 John’s family The Effemey name has been quite a challenge to research due to its change of spellings when transcribed. Effamy, Effemy, Efeny, Evamy,…
    EFFEMEY, John
    EFFEMEY, John
  • MAPLE, Louisa
    b.1854 - d.1923 What do we know? The address book contains details of a son, Frederick Maple, son Henry & Edith Maple, daughter, E. Redsull…
    MAPLE, Louisa
    MAPLE, Louisa
  • ROBERTS, Benjamin
    Benjamin said he had made a harp with 1,000 strings and could play any tune and instrument! He worked as a musician.
    ROBERTS, Benjamin
    ROBERTS, Benjamin
  • STREET, John
    It is not clear why John entered Manor hospital. His family were interesting. John's brother George, a builder, left £6m in his will. His son…
    STREET, John
    STREET, John
  • DODD, George
    The French Polisher
    DODD, George
    DODD, George
  • GILBERT, George Frederick
    Died aged just 22
    GILBERT, George Frederick
    GILBERT, George Frederick

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Video footage of our "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" event on #MentalHealthAwareness day, 10th Oct '23. We planted 1500+ ceramic flowers, painted by locals & school children. We had to hold it on ...the neighbouring farmland, as the cemetery is in private hands.

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We need a passionate historian to help save the graves of these mental health patients. From all walks of life, these patients were laid to rest in a patch abandoned by the health service & sold ...to a developer.

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A PLEA for HELP!
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