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Mary Harwood

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Death reported in Sutton Advertiser of 2nd November, 1889

DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT.

—Mrs. Mary Harwood, an old and highly-respected resident of Lower Mitcham, expired on the 23rd October at the ripe old age of 88. The deceased was the mother-in-law of the late Mr. Fred. Harwood, the noted Mitcham cricketer. In her early days she was living with the Conyngham family, and well remembered the frequent visits of George III. to the Marquis’s town house. The funeral took place on Saturday last in the Parish Churchyard, the coffin being covered with black cloth, with black and ormolu ornaments. The Vicar, Rev. D. F. Wilson, performed the solemn rites of the Church, and there were many persons present to pay their last respects to an old and esteemed friend.

James Welch

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Death reported in Wimbledon Herald of 23rd February 1889

DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN INHABITANT.

—Quite a large number of persons assembled in the Mitcham Churchyard, on Thursday, to witness the funeral of Mr. James Welch. The deceased had been a clerk in the employ of the Mitcham and Wimbledon Gas Company for many years, and was highly respected and esteemed. Deceased was also a very clever musician, and had acted as organist at the Zion Congregational Church. His was also a familiar figure at most of the local concerts. The coffin was carried from the house, Floral Cottages, to the churchyard by relays of men from the Gas Works, and was preceded by the Mitcham Brass Band, who played the Dead March in ” Saul.” The mourners consisted of the brother, brothers-in-law, uncles, and cousins of the deceased, and among those who followed were Mr. Green, the manager of the Gas, Works, and the Collector, Mr. Barter. The service was taken by the Vicar, the Rev. D. F. Wilson, and the coffin, covered with beautiful wreaths, one of which was from the employees of the Gas Company, was lowered amid many manifestations of regret. The deceased leaves a wife and three children. His death, which took place on the Thursday previous, was due to consumption.