1Information provided by Sally Scagell (nee Peace), Email 04-Jan-2005.
Sally Scagell has written a series of articles about the Peace / Skull families of High Wycombe, that can be found on her home page at http://website.lineone.net/~galaxypix/memories/sally.html.
"Great grandfather Henry Nicholson (father of Elsie Nicholson Skull who was wife to Charles Arthur Skull) was in line to become big in London (possibly Lord Mayor so it is said) as he was an inspector of taxes of London, but he died (21.2.1882, Surrey) of mushroom poisoning when still quite young (born 7.8.1834? Maidstone)."2Information provided by Sally Scagell (nee Peace), Email to Jim Cosgrave, 4 Jan 2005.
"Great grandfather Henry Nicholson (father of Elsie Nicholson Skull who was wife to Charles Arthur Skull) was in line to become big in London (possibly Lord Mayor so it is said) as he was an inspector of taxes of London, but he died (21.2.1882, Surrey) of mushroom poisoning when still quite young (born 7.8.1834? Maidstone)."3FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), MAR 1882; Lambeth; 1d; 411; .
"NICHOLSON, Henry; 47 years old."4FreeBMD Index, Marriage Mar 1859; Islington; 1b; 246.
"NICHOLSON, Henry; and GRIFFITS, Julia Cryndia."
1Census 1881 - England, RG11; piece 0615; folio 52; page 4; FHL Film 1341142.
"Julia is listed as wife; married; 41 years old; born at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire."2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Sep 1839; Aylesbury; 6; 318.
"GRIFFITS, Julia Oranda."3FreeBMD Index, Death Jun 1917; Bromley; 2a; 743.
"NICHOLSON, Julia O.; 78 years old."4FreeBMD Index, Marriage Mar 1859; Islington; 1b; 246.
"NICHOLSON, Henry; and GRIFFITS, Julia Cryndia."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), DEC 1860; Frome; 5c; 529; .
"Nicholson, Henry."2Census 1881 - England, RG11; piece 0615; folio 52; page 4; FHL Film 1341142.
"Henry (jnr.) is listed as son; unmarried; 20 years old; Solicitors Articled Clerk; born at Frome, Somerset."
1Census 1881 - England, RG11; piece 0615; folio 52; page 4; FHL Film 1341142.
"Rosa is listed as daughter; scholar; born at Greenhithe, Kent."
1Census 1881 - England, RG11; piece 0615; folio 52; page 4; FHL Film 1341142.
"Edward is listed as son; 13 years old; scholar; born at Rosherville, Kent."
1Census 1881 - England, RG11; piece 0615; folio 52; page 4; FHL Film 1341142.
"William is listed as son; 12 years old; scholar; born at Rosherville, Kent."
1Census 1881 - England, RG11; piece 0615; folio 52; page 4; FHL Film 1341142.
"Mabel is listed as daughter; 8 years old; scholar; born at Brixton, Surrey."2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), MAR 1873; Lambeth; 1d; 526; .
"NICHOLSON, Mabel Louise."
1Census 1881 - England, RG11; piece 0615; folio 52; page 4; FHL Film 1341142.
"Lionel is listed as son; 6 years old; born at Brixton, Surrey."2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), MAR 1875; Lambeth; 1d; 510; .
"NICHOLSON, Lionel Hugh."
1Census 1881 - England, RG11; piece 0615; folio 52; page 4; FHL Film 1341142.
"Florence is listed as daughter; 3 years old; born at Brixton, Surrey."2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), MAR 1878; Lambeth 1d; 517; .
"NICHOLSON, Florence Irene."
1FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births MAR 1873; Brentford; 3a; 53; .
"TREMAYNE, Cecil Robert J."2Census 1901 - England.
"Cecil is listed as Cecil Tremayne; 28 years old; born at Mddlx Heston; Stockbroker & Clerk."3FreeBMD Index, Marriages SEP 1897; Wandsworth; 1d; 1253; .
"NICHOLSON, Emily Blanche.
TREMAYNE, Cecil Robert J."
1Census 1881 - England, RG11; piece 0615; folio 52; page 4; FHL Film 1341142.
"Emily is listed as daughter; 9 years old; scholar; born at Brixton, Surrey."2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), JUN 1871; Lambeth; 1d; 466; .
"NICHOLSON, Emily Blanch."3FreeBMD Index, Marriages SEP 1897; Wandsworth; 1d; 1253; .
"NICHOLSON, Emily Blanche.
TREMAYNE, Cecil Robert J."
1Census 1891 - England, RG12; piece 1138; folio 61; page 54.
"Mabel is listed as daughter; 8 years old; scholar; born at Wycombe, Bucks."2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Births JUN 1883; Wycombe; 3a; 620.
"Births JUN 1883; Wycombe; 3a; 620.
SKULL, Mabel Kingsley;."3Website - Skull to Scull (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/greg.long1).
"Christine Frost saw an article that I placed in the WFHS Journal for January 1998. Her aunt Margaret Elizabeth RUMBOLD [1908-1999] married Fredrick Denzil SCULL[1909-1989] in 1929 Rosalind Fleck from High Wycombe is the granddaughter of Mabel Kingsley Skull and James Douglas Fleck. Mabel died in 1979 aged 95."
1Information provided by Sally Scagell (nee Peace), Email; 04-Jan-2005.
Sally Scagell has written a series of articles about the Peace / Skull families of High Wycombe, that can be found on her home page at http://website.lineone.net/~galaxypix/memories/sally.html.
"Valerie Beatrice Peace was born 1911 in High Wycome and died in Scotland in 1997."2FreeBMD Index (http://freebmd.rootsweb.com), Birth Mar 1912; Wycombe; 3a; 1874.
"PEACE, Valerie B.; mother's maiden surname is WANE."3Information provided by Sally Scagell (nee Peace), Email; 04-Jan-2005.
"Valerie Beatrice Peace was born 1911 in High Wycome and died in Scotland in 1997."
1Newspaper - The Times, Page 1; Issue 30612; col. A, 14 Sep 1882.
On the 9th Aug., at Kamloops, British Columbia, in his 42nd year, Preston Bennett, son of Charles Bennett, of 16 Manor Road, Holloway, formerly of Kensington."
"DEATHS2Civil Registration, Death - Canada, British Columbia, Death; Reg. No. 1882-09-199721.
"Name - Preston Bennett
When died - August 9th 1882
Sex - Male
Occupation - Farmer
Where born - Kensington nr London England
Cause of death - Hemorrhape of lungs
Name of physician - Dr. Murphy
Informant - Frederick Bennett; Kamloops; Clerk
Religious Denomination - Congregationalist."3Newspaper - Colonist, Page 3, 12 Aug 1882.
Intelligence was received yesterday of the death at Kamloops of Mr. Preston Bennett, the recently re-elected M.P.P. for Yale district at the early age of 41. His demise was not altogether unexpected after the information that he was taken with a severe attack of hemorrhage of the lungs a few days ago just after having been declared one of the members elect. From this attack he did not rally but quietly passed away, in spite of every effort to revive him, at the residence of Mr. John Tait on Wednesday. Deceased was born in London, England, educated in France, where he obtained an excellent, classical and commercial education. He was also remarkably well read in English and French literature. His father is in high standing, as a member of the London Stock Exchange, and deceased himself belonged to it previous to coming to British Columbia in 1862. Shortly after his arrival he went to Cariboo; but like many others did not achieve success in the mines. In 1863 he was clerk of the Victoria Police Court and in 1864 took charge of the H.B. Co's establishment in Kamloops and afterwards in company with his partner Mr. Lumby, and his brother Frederick took up land in Spellamacheen, to which additions were made by purchase subsequently and their farm is now the largest and probably the best in British Columbia. This season they have more than 300 acres of magnificent wheat ready for the reaper. The connections of the Right Honourable John Bright have been for many years on terms of intimacy with Mr. Bennett's family; and it will be remembered that a few years ago the widow of a brother of Mr. Bright, came out on a visit to the lamented member for Yale whose untimely death is now regretted throughout the length and breadth of the province. By his consistent course in the late house of assembly he won himself a high place in the estimation of both political friends and opponents. In private life those who knew him best loved and respected him most. British Columbia can ill afford to lose a man of such high culture, genial disposition, strict integrity, and thorough business habits as the late Preston Bennett."
"Death of Preston Bennett, M.P.P.4Newspaper - Colonist, Page 3, 27 Aug 1882.
At a meeting convened at Kamloops on he 13th August, 1882, for the purpose of bearing testimony to the deep regret felt at the sudden and enexpected death of the late Preston Bennett, Esq., M.P.P., and expressing sympathy with his relations in British Columbia and elsewhere, F.J. Barnard, Esq., M.P., being called to the chair, the following resolutions were passed unanimously. Moved by J.A. Mara, Esq., M.P.P., seconded by F.G. Vernon, Esq., M.P.P. Be it resolved, That we, a portion of the constituents so faithfully and ably represented by, and for a long series of years the personal friends and acquaintances of, the highly respected and now much lamented Preston Bennett, Esq., M.P.P., take this opportunity of placing on record our high appreciation of him as a gentleman and unfeigned regret at his removal from our midst by the ruthless hand of death. His many sterling qualities and natural amiability endeared him to all with whom he came in contact. He was emphatically the friend of all and the enemy of none. His rare intelligence and large experience in this country fitted him in a peculiar manner for the position he so honourably and so successfully occupied for the last four years, and to which he was re-elected by a large majority only a few days previous to his death, evincing the confidence reposed in him and the general esteem in which he was held. We tender our heartfelt sympathy to his sorrowing brother in this country, to his relations in England, and also to his life-long friend and companion, Mr. Lumby. We pray that a merciful Providence may lighten the shock to each and all of them and that this expression of our admiration for their departed friend may be a source of comfort in their bereavement and sorrow. Resolved, That a copy of the above resolutions be sent to the relations of Mr. Bennett in England. James McIntosh
"In Memoriam
Secretary of Meeting."5Letter - H.P.P. Crease to Charles Bennett, 25 Feb 1883.
Dear Sir
"Supreme Court Pentrelaw ?
British Columbia Victoria, B.C.
25 Febr 1883
I did not know your address or I would have anticipated your In Memoriam Card on poor Preston's death.
He was always an honoured guest at my house on account of his excellent qualities of heart and head and was universally esteemed on account of his general affability, a very fair share of natural talent & acquirements which helped him to make his way in the House here - so that he will be not only long be remembered for his personal good qualities but also for that vigorous and successful assertion of his Constituent's rights as earned for him at once the soubriquet of "Bunchgrass Bennett" and his end was in keeping with his life and I am not surprised to hear that his last words should have borne witness to the completeness of a triumphant faith.
Nature asserts her claim, or I would be tempted to say happy is the father who lives to see a son who has lived & so died & now awaits his own coming across the dark waters to eternal light and life. My sea Sir
Sincerely yours
H.P.P. Crease."6Letter - Clement F. Cornwall to Charles Bennett, 15 Feb 1883.
My dear sir
"Victoria Feby 15th 1883
I am much indebted to you for the "In Memoriam" of your deceased son Preston which you have forwarded to me and which I received today. His loss has been felt and deplored deeply throughout the Province, but we all have the satisfaction of recognizing in him one who faithfully and asiduously performed the various duties of life, and whose influence for good has been widely felt.
Believe me to be
my dear sir
Yours faithfully
Clement F. Cornwall
Lieut. Governor."
1Census 1901 - Canada, BC Yale & Cariboo (#5); Yale (North) K-5; Page 4.
2Civil Registration, Death - Canada, British Columbia, Reb No. 1933-09-485685; BC Archives Film B13149.
3Civil Registration, Marriage - Canada, British Columbia, Marriage; Reg. No. 1909-09-026265; BC Archives Film B13888.
"Registration of Marriage
Place of Marriage - Kamloops Agency
City or place - Kamloops or District
Groom - Louis Victor Bennett
Groom's profession - blank
Groom's industry - blank
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's age - 40
Groom's religion - R.C.
Groom's citizenship - blank
Groom's racial origin - blank
Groom's residence - Kamloops
Groom's birthplace - Kamloops
Groom's father - blank
Groom's mother - blank
Bride - Mary Ann August
Bride's profession - blank
Bride's industry - blank
Bride's condition - blank
Bride's age - 22
Bride's religion - R.C.
Bride's citizenship - blank
Bride's racial origin - blank
Bride's residence - Kamloops
Bride's birthplace - Kamloops
Bride's father - August; born Kamloops
Bride's mother - Marie; born blank
Date of marriage - August 9th 1909
Witness - Bob Sativa
Clergyman - J.M. Le jeune; R.C.
Registered - at Kamloops on the 31st day of December 1842."
1Civil Registration, Marriage - Canada, British Columbia, Marriage; Reg. No. 1909-09-026265; BC Archives Film B13888.
"Registration of Marriage
Place of Marriage - Kamloops Agency
City or place - Kamloops or District
Groom - Louis Victor Bennett
Groom's profession - blank
Groom's industry - blank
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's age - 40
Groom's religion - R.C.
Groom's citizenship - blank
Groom's racial origin - blank
Groom's residence - Kamloops
Groom's birthplace - Kamloops
Groom's father - blank
Groom's mother - blank
Bride - Mary Ann August
Bride's profession - blank
Bride's industry - blank
Bride's condition - blank
Bride's age - 22
Bride's religion - R.C.
Bride's citizenship - blank
Bride's racial origin - blank
Bride's residence - Kamloops
Bride's birthplace - Kamloops
Bride's father - August; born Kamloops
Bride's mother - Marie; born blank
Date of marriage - August 9th 1909
Witness - Bob Sativa
Clergyman - J.M. Le jeune; R.C.
Registered - at Kamloops on the 31st day of December 1842."
1Census 1891 - Canada, British Columbia; District - 5 Yale; Sub-district - Kamloops.
George Loney is listed as Head; married; 43 years old; Ferryman; born in Ontario; father born in Scotland; mother born in Ontario; Church of England.2Census 1901 - Canada, British Columbia; District - Yale-Cariboo; Subdistrict - 19 Kamloops; page 28; household 26.
George Loney is listed as 78 years old; born February 1833 in Ontario; Scotch; Canadian; Anglican; Retired Merchant.3Civil Registration, Death - Canada, British Columbia, Death 1919-09-252507.
The online index identified that he died 22 December 1919 in Kamloops, BC, aged 86 years.4Civil Registration, Marriage - Canada, British Columbia, 1890-09-138797; BC Archives microfilm B11383.
"Schedule B. Marriages
District - Kamloops
No. 136
Groom - George Lovey
Groom's age - 42 years
Groom's residence - Kamloops
Groom's birthplace - Ontario
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's profession - Trader
Groom's parents - William and Jane Lovey
Bride - Caroline Bennett
Bride's age - 22 years
Bride's residence - Kamloops
Bride's birthplace - Kamloops
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's parents - Preston and Susan Bennett
Witnesses - (1) Fred Nelson; Kamloops. (2) Jessie McArthur; Kamloops
Date of marriage - 21st April, 1890
Groom's religion - Church of England
Bride's religion - Church of England
Married by - Stuart Scholefield, by licence."
1Census 1891 - Canada, British Columbia; District - 5 Yale; Sub-district - Kamloops.
Caroline Loney is listed as Wife; married; 23 years old; born in BC; father born in England; mother born in BC; Church of England.2Census 1901 - Canada.
British Columbia; K, Yale and Cariboo; page 8; household 65). Caroline Loney is listed as Wife; 33 years old; English; born 22 February 1867 in BC.3U.S.A. - California Death Index, 1940-1997 (FamilySearch.org).
"Name - Caroline V. Loney
Date of death - 05 May 1962
Place of death - Los Angeles, California
Date of birth - 22 February 1971
Place of birth - Canada
Gender - female
Father - -
Mother - Mollinea."4Civil Registration, Marriage - Canada, British Columbia, 1890-09-138797; BC Archives microfilm B11383.
"Schedule B. Marriages
District - Kamloops
No. 136
Groom - George Lovey
Groom's age - 42 years
Groom's residence - Kamloops
Groom's birthplace - Ontario
Groom's condition - Bachelor
Groom's profession - Trader
Groom's parents - William and Jane Lovey
Bride - Caroline Bennett
Bride's age - 22 years
Bride's residence - Kamloops
Bride's birthplace - Kamloops
Bride's condition - Spinster
Bride's parents - Preston and Susan Bennett
Witnesses - (1) Fred Nelson; Kamloops. (2) Jessie McArthur; Kamloops
Date of marriage - 21st April, 1890
Groom's religion - Church of England
Bride's religion - Church of England
Married by - Stuart Scholefield, by licence."
1Census 1901 - Canada, British Columbia; K, Yale and Cariboo; page 8; household 65.
Vivian G. Loney is listed as Son; Scotch; 6 years old; born 1 January 1895 in BC.