geoff
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Post by geoff on Jan 16, 2012 14:47:25 GMT -5
I have been attempting to research Orient House which was situated at the corner of Orient Drive and Halewood Road . One of the owners was a Robert Evans a Silk Mercer ( Merchant) . He died in 1881 aged 59 and is buried in Toxteth Park Cemetery . In unconsecrated ground . At the time of his death there were articles in a Newspaper regarding his death and if anyone had claims against his estate they should contact the people listed in the article. I wonder what must have happened for him as a Merchant to be buried in unconsecrated ground. It was not always related to lack of wealth , suicide , criminality or being still born. It could have been that he was not of the right faith. Wonder if there are any photographs of Orient House in possession of the Gateacre Society. Does anyone know?
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Post by joanborrowscale on Apr 20, 2013 7:16:55 GMT -5
Hello Geoff - ORIENT HOUSE - did you ever find a picture of Orient House..... have a look at the 'local history' on this website and 'Houses for Auction. You will see a description of it, about 1880's The reason why your ancester was buried in unconsecrated ground - because he was Non-Conformist - maybe of Welsh descent, or Wesleyan Methodist etc........ have your found his grave/headstone in Toxtethj Cem. or do you have the section and grave number.... Joan
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Post by joanborrowscale on May 13, 2013 10:51:55 GMT -5
This is for Geoff - and his Evans ancestors. There is a large white stone tier set in pink marble - tier swurmouned# by a stone 'wood effect' cross supported by a grieving female. INSCRIPTION In Loving Memory of Robert Evans of Gareacre, born 9 November 1821 Died 6 May 1881. Catherine his wife died 27 December 1896 aged 66 years In Loving Memory of Clara Evans - youngest daughter of Robert and Catherine Evans born 22 December 1863 Died 4 July 1886
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I hope this helps Geoff - I will shortly find it and take a photograph for you. Joan
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Post by joanborrowscale on May 13, 2013 10:55:22 GMT -5
The stone is found in the General Section in Toxteth Park Cemetery Section H Grave 544 Joan
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