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Melsonby March 12th, 1822

1789 - Baptized. Edward son of Edward and Mary Barker. Oct 25th

This is a faithfull Extract from the Register of Baptism in the Parish of Melsonby in the County of York and the Diocese of Chester

? Barnby, Rector of Melsonby.

1994 Death in Bridgwater, Somerset, England

No: 122

When and where died: 9 Apr 1994 Drunmuir Nursing Home, Bridgwater

Name and Surname: Norman Shadrack ANNIS

Sex: male

Date and Place of Birth: 7 Jan 1899 Aston, Birmingham

Occupation: Factory Foreman (Retired)

Cause of Death: 1a Left Ventricle Failure; b. Ischaemic Heart Disease Certified J.D. Budd M.B.

Signature, description and residence of informant: Patricia Willeyes TAPSCOTT Step-Daughter

When Registered: 11 Apr 1994

Transcript of Certificate:

No R.854

Republic of South Africa

South African Citizenship Act, 1949

Certificate of Registration As A South African Citizen

Whereas the conditions laid down in the South African Citizenship Act, 1949 for the grant of a Certificate of Registration to

MARJORIE HANNAH ELIZABETH VAN NIEKERK

have been fulfilled:

NOW, THEREFORE in pursuance of the powers conferred on him by the said Act, the Minister grants to her this Certificate of Registration, and declares that she shall henceforth be a South African citizen.

Department of the Interior, Pretoria 25th September 1961

Particulars Relating to Holder

Full Name: MARJORIE HANNAH ELIZABETH VAN NIEKERK

Address: Hostel No3, Keetmanshoop, S.W.A.

Trade or Occupation: Assistant Matron

Place of Birth: Brighton, Sussex, England

Date of Birth: 25th November, 1925

Nationality before registration: Citizen of the United Kingdom

Certified Copy of an Entry of Marriage

1886, Marriage solemnized at St Davids Church in the Parish of Merthyr Tydfil in the County of Glamorgan

Marriage No: No 152

When Married: 7 Jan 1886

Name and Surname: Amos TAPSCOTT and Hannah Maria PEAR

Age: 24 and 24

Condition: Bachelor and Spinster

Rank or Profession: Baker and -

Residence at the time of Marriage: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales and Church Stanton, Devon, England

Father's Name and Surname: Robert Vincent TAPSCOTT and Philip PEAR

Rank or Profession of Father: Wheelwright and Painter

Married in the St Davids Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England After Banns by me, D.J.Griffiths, Seniro Curate.

This Marriage was solemnized between us, Amos TAPSCOTT and Hannah Maria PEAR

in the Presence of us, W Tapscott and E.A.Fuell

Certified to be a true copy of an entry in the register in my custody, D.M. Green, Superintendant Registrar, 22nd July 2002

Text from the letter includes "....I regret to inform you that your son Private W.W.WALLACE No 511740 3 Platoon A Coy has been killed. He met his death while in duty & died from shell fire, without pain. I offer my sympathy in your loss......."