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     Gertrude Alice Durose was born in Kniveton, Derbyshire, in 1906, her Birth was Registered at the Ashbourne Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1906.¹

     Gertrude Alice Durose was married to George Henry Bridges, son of George Bridges and Jane Holloway, in Derbyshire in 1929.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ashbourne Registration District in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1929.²

     Albert G. Bridges, son of Albert George Bridges and Mary Ann Tacon, was born on Monday, 7 June 1920.^2,1


          The U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales of 29 September 1939 listed him with Albert George Bridges, at 98 Queen Mary's Road, Coventry, Warwickshire, who is recorded as - Albert Bridges;     DoB - 19 September 1890     Male;     Artificial Silk Works Labourer     Married.³

     Albert's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          Albert G. Bridges;     DoB - 7 June 1920     Male;     Machine Shop Etchers Engraver - Aircraft     Single.⁴

     Albert G. Bridges, son of Albert George Bridges and Mary Ann Tacon, was married to Doris Churchman in Coventry, Warwickshire, in 1946.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Coventry Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1946.^5,1

     Doris Churchman was born around 1920.


     Doris Churchman was married to Albert G. Bridges, son of Albert George Bridges and Mary Ann Tacon, in Coventry, Warwickshire, in 1946.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Coventry Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1946.^2,1

     William Bridges, son of Albert George Bridges and Mary Ann Tacon, was born on Friday, 22 February 1918, his Birth was Registered at the an unknown place Register Office in 1918.^2,1

          The U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales of 29 September 1939 listed him with Albert George Bridges, at 98 Queen Mary's Road, Coventry, Warwickshire, who is recorded as - Albert Bridges;     DoB - 19 September 1890     Male;     Artificial Silk Works Labourer     Married.³

     William's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          William Bridges;     DoB - 22 February 1918     Male;     Aircraft Fitter     Single.⁴

     John Ernest Bridges, son of Albert George Bridges and Mary Ann Tacon, was born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, on Friday, 9 May 1924.¹


          The U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales of 29 September 1939 listed him with Albert George Bridges, at 98 Queen Mary's Road, Coventry, Warwickshire, who is recorded as - Albert Bridges;     DoB - 19 September 1890     Male;     Artificial Silk Works Labourer     Married.²

     John's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          John E. Bridges;     DoB - 9 May 1924     Male;     Apprentice Aircraft Fitter     Single.³

     John Ernest Bridges was employed as Apprentice Aircraft Fitter in Coventry, Warwickshire.¹

     John Ernest Bridges, son of Albert George Bridges and Mary Ann Tacon, was married to Kathleen Bridget Woods on Saturday, 6 March 1948 at The Register Office, Coventry, Warwickshire.
     The details from the Marriage Certificate are - #146 - John Ernest Bridges age 23, Bachelor, Motor Garage Mechanic of 98 Queen Mary's Road, Coventry son of Albert George Bridges and Kathleen Bridget Woods age 24, Spinster, Assembler at Radioworks, daughter of John Woods, witnessed by D Bridges and A G Bridges.^1,4

     John Ernest Bridges was left a Widower at the age of 35, on the death of his wife, Kathleen on 20 November 1959 in 9 Tavistock Walk, Wyken, Coventry, Warwickshire.¹

     John Ernest Bridges, son of Albert George Bridges and Mary Ann Tacon, died in 1998.¹

     Kathleen Bridget Woods was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, in 1923.¹


     Kathleen Bridget Woods was married to John Ernest Bridges, son of Albert George Bridges and Mary Ann Tacon, on Saturday, 6 March 1948 at The Register Office, Coventry, Warwickshire.
     The details from the Marriage Certificate are - #146 - John Ernest Bridges age 23, Bachelor, Motor Garage Mechanic of 98 Queen Mary's Road, Coventry son of Albert George Bridges and Kathleen Bridget Woods age 24, Spinster, Assembler at Radioworks, daughter of John Woods, witnessed by D Bridges and A G Bridges.^1,2

     Kathleen died on Friday, 20 November 1959 in 9 Tavistock Walk, Wyken, Coventry, Warwickshire. She was survived by her Husband, John.
     The details from the Death Certificate are - Entry No. 457. aged 36 years, wife of John Ernest Bridges, a Fitter - Aircraft Works, Cause of Death - a. Acute Heart Failure b. Mitral Stenosis. Informant - J Bridges, Widower of Deceased, present at Death.¹
     

     Daniel Fox, son of Henry Fox and Phoebe, was born in Longford, Derbyshire, about 1856.


     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Henry Fox, at Longford, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          Henry Fox     Head     Married     32     Cooper, emp. 1 man     DBY. Longford.¹
     Daniel's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Daniel Fox     Son     5     Scholar     DBY. Longford.¹

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Henry Fox, at Longford, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          Henry Fox     Head     Married     42     Cooper     DBY. Longford.²
     Daniel's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Daniel Fox     Son     15     Apprentice     DBY. Longford.²

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Henry Fox, at Mill House, Longford, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          Henry FOX     M     52     M     Longford, Derby, England     Rel:     Head     Occ:     Cooper & Farmer 6 Acres.³
     Daniel's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Daniel FOX     U     25     M     Longford, Derby, England     Rel:     Son     Occ:     Cooper.³

     Daniel Fox, son of Henry Fox and Phoebe, was married to Betsey Holmes Holloway, daughter of John Holloway and Hannah Holmes, in the Wesleyan Chapel, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, in 1881.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ashbourne Registration District in the who had smallholding by the Mill at Longford. of 1881.⁴

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, Daniel was recorded as the Head of the Household at Longford, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Betsy Fox nee Holloway and Phoebe Fox,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Daniel Fox     Head     Married     35     Cooper     DBY. Longford.⁵
          ; Betsy Fox     Wife     Married     36     ---     DBY. Hollington.⁵
          ; Phebe Fox     Daughter     4     Scholar     DBY. Longford.⁵

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Daniel was recorded as the Head of the Household at The Village, Longford, Derbyshire, also in the Household were William Holloway, Betsy Fox nee Holloway and Henry Hedley Fox,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Daniel Fox     Head     Married     45     Cooper.     Worker     DBY. Longford.⁶
          ; Betsy Fox     Wife     Married     46     DBY. Longford.⁶
          ; Henry Fox     Son     9     DBY. Longford.⁶
          ; William Holloway     Brother in Law     Widower     57     Woodman.     Worker.     DBY. Hollington.⁶

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Henry Fox, at Longford, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          Henry Fox     Head     82     Widower     Retired Cooper     DBY. Longford.⁷
     Daniel's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Daniel Fox     Son     55     Married     Cooper & Small Farmer     DBY. Longford.⁷

     Daniel Fox was left a Widower on the Death of his wife, Betsy, whose Death was Registered in the Belper Registration District, in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1924.⁸

     Daniel Fox, son of Henry Fox and Phoebe, died in 1933 in Derbyshire, his Death was Registered at the Belper Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1933.⁹

     Arthur Tipper, son of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, was born in Scropton, Derbyshire, on Thursday, 10 September 1868, his Birth was Registered at the Burton Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1868.^1,2      He was Baptised on Sunday, 4 October 1868 in St. Paul's Church, Scropton, Derbyshire .
     St. Paul's Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Page 100, Entry #795, Arthur, son of James and Susannah Tipper, Labourer of Scropton, was Baptised."³

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - James Tipper, at The Village, Scropton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Tipper     Head     Married     27     Agricultural Labourer     DBY. Scropton.⁴
     Arthur's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Arthur Tipper     Son     2     ---     DBY. Scropton.⁴

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - James Tipper, at Scropton Village, Foston & Scropton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Tipper M 39 M Scropton, Derby, England     Rel: Head     Occ: Farmer (5 Acres.)⁵
     Arthur's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Arthur Tipper     U     12     M     Scropton, Derby, England     Rel:     Son     Occ:     Servant (Ag Lab.)⁵

     Arthur Tipper, son of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, was married to Harriet Long, daughter of William Long and Ann Kent, in St. Mary's Church, Marston on Dove, Derbyshire, on Monday, 27 October 1890.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Burton Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1890.^6,7

     The U.K.Census of 5 April 1891 listed him as a Son in Law of the Head of Household - William Long, at Egginton Road, Hilton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          William Long     Head     Married     57     Brewer's Labourer     DBY. Hilton.⁸
     Arthur's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Arthur Tipper     Son in Law     Married     22     Agricultural Labourer     DBY. Scropton.⁸

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Arthur was recorded as the Head of the Household at Main Street, Hilton, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Harriet Long, William Tipper, Arthur Tipper, Elsie Tipper and Lilian Tipper,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Arthur Tipper     Head     Married     32     Farm Labourer - General Ag. Lab.     DBY. Scropton.⁹
          ; Harriet Tipper     Wife     Married     31     ---     DBY. Hilton.⁹
          ; William Tipper     Son     9     ---     DBY. Hilton.⁹
          ; Arthur Tipper     Son     7     ---     DBY. Hilton.⁹
          ; Elsie Tipper     Daughter     5     ---     DBY. Hilton.⁹
          ; Lilian Tipper     Daughter     2     DBY. Hilton.¹⁰

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, Arthur was recorded as the Head of the Household at Main Street, Hilton, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Harriet Long, William Tipper, Elsie Tipper and Lilian Tipper,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Arthur Tipper     Head     Married     42     1869     Farm Manager     DBY. Scropton.¹¹
          ; Harriet Tipper     Wife     Married 20 years     (5) (4) (1)     41     1870     ---     DBY. Hilton.¹¹
          ; William Tipper     Son     Single     19     1892     On Farm, at Home     DBY. Hilton.¹¹
          ; Elsie Tipper     Daughter     Single     15 1896     School Monitress     DBY. Hilton.¹¹
          ; Lilian Tipper     Daughter     Single     12 1899     School     DBY. Hilton.¹¹

          In the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales, held on 29 September 1939, Arthur Tipper was recorded as the first person in the 2 person Household at Scropton Road, Repton, Derbyshire. Also in the Household was Harriet Tipper nee Long,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Arthur Tipper;     DoB - 10 September 1868     Male;     General Dairy Farm Labourer     Married.¹²
          ; Harriet Tipper;     DoB - 20 April 1869     Female;     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Married.¹³


     Arthur Tipper and Harriet Tipper nee Long celebrated their Golden Wedding on 27 October 1950.


     Arthur Tipper, son of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, died in April 1953 in 29 Banks Close, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, his Death was Registered at the Cheadle Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1953, He was survived by his wife, Harriet.¹⁵

     He was buried in St. Paul's Church, Scropton on Saturday, 18 April 1953.¹⁶

     William Richard Tipper, son of James Tipper and Mary Ann Hands, was born in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, in 1872, his Birth was Registered at the Burton Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1872.¹

     The U.K.Census of 3 April 1881 listed him as a Nephew of the Head of Household - Richard Hands, at Court 7, Horninglow Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Richard Hands     Head     Married     57     Joiner's Labourer     DBY. Derby.²
     William's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          William Tipper     Nephew     9     Scholar     STS. Burton on Trent.²
     On the 22 April 1890, William Richard Tipper was Attested at Derby, joining the Royal Scots Lothian Regiment. This following a Medical Examination, which shows:
Age 18 yrs. 4 mths. Trade Printer
Height 5' 3" Weight 118 lbs.
Chest 34 - 36" Complexion Fresh
Eyes Grey Hair Brown
Religion Ch. of England
He was posted to the Barracks at Glencorse, Penicuik, near Edinburgh, signing up for a 12 year term, 7 years in Army Service and 5 years in the Reserve.
His first year was spent at Glencorse but he was posted to duties in Malta in December 1890, he was then sent to India on 7 March 1892, returning home in March 1898 and was transferred to the Army Reserv on 26 March 1898. He met Louisa Coxall and Married her in February 1899.
On the 7 October 1899 he was recalled to Army Service and sent to South Africa on 6 November 1899 until 27 August 1902. He completed his Army Service and was discharged, Termination of Engagement as a Private, his total service time was 12 years and 128 days.

     William Richard Tipper, son of James Tipper and Mary Ann Hands, was married to Louisa Eleanor Coxall, daughter of George E. Jones and Eleanor, in Christ Church, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, on Sunday, 26 February 1899.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Burton Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1899.³

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, William was recorded as the Head of the Household at 22 Canal Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Louisa Eleanor Tipper, William James Tipper, George Henry Tipper, Percy Tipper, Louisa Tipper and Leonard Jones,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; William Tipper     Head     39     Married     Maltster's Labourer     STS. Christchurch, Burton.⁴
          ; Louisa Tipper     Wife     39     Married 12 years, Children (6) (5) (1)     ---     WAR. Emscote.⁴
          ; William J. Tipper     Son     11     ---     ---     ---.⁴
          ; George Tipper     Son     7     ---     ---     ---.⁴
          ; Percy Tipper     Son     6     ---     ---     ---.⁴
          ; Louisa Tipper     Daughter     3     ---     ---     ---.⁴
          ; Leonard Jones     Relative     23     Single     Engine Cleaner M.R.Coy.     WAR. Emscote.⁴

     William Richard Tipper, son of James Tipper and Mary Ann Hands, died in 1919 in Staffordshire, his Death was Registered at the Burton Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1919, He was survived by his wife, Louisa.⁵

     Elizabeth Tipper, daughter of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, was born in Derbyshire in 1870, her Birth was Registered at the Burton Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1870.¹      She was Baptised on Sunday, 4 December 1870 in St. Paul's Church, Scropton, Derbyshire .
     St. Paul's Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Page 3, Entry #18, Elizabeth daughter of James and Susan Tipper, Labourer of Scropton, was Baptised."²

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Tipper, at The Village, Scropton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Tipper     Head     Married     27     Agricultural Labourer     DBY. Scropton.³
     Elizabeth's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Elizabeth Tipper     Daughter     5m     ---     DBY. Scropton.³

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Tipper, at Scropton Village, Foston & Scropton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Tipper M 39 M Scropton, Derby, England     Rel: Head     Occ: Farmer (5 Acres.)⁴
     Elizabeth's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Elizabeth Tipper     U     10     F     Scropton, Derby, England     Rel:     Daur     Occ:     Scholar.⁴

     Elizabeth Tipper has not been located in the UK Census of 5 April 1891.⁵

     Elizabeth Tipper, daughter of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, was married to Alfred Hedley Hall in St. Oswald's Church, Derbyshire, in 1899.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ashbourne Registration District in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1899.^6,7

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Alfred Hedley Hall, at 63 Goodman Street, Horninglow, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Alfred H. Hall     Head     Married     30     Coach Painter     DBY. Ashbourne.⁸
     Elizabeth's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Elizabeth Hall     Wife     Married     30     ---     DBY. Scropton.⁸

     Emily Tipper, daughter of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, was born in Scropton, Derbyshire, in 1873, her Birth was Registered at the Burton Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1873.¹      She was Baptised on Sunday, 25 May 1873 in St. Paul's Church, Scropton, Derbyshire .
     St. Paul's Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Page 6, Entry #45, Emily daughter of James and Susannah Tipper, Labourer of Scropton, was Baptised."²

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Tipper, at Scropton Village, Foston & Scropton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Tipper M 39 M Scropton, Derby, England     Rel: Head     Occ: Farmer (5 Acres.)³
     Emily's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Emily Tipper     U     8     F     Scropton, Derby, England     Rel:     Daur     Occ:     Scholar.³

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Tipper, at Village Main Road, Foston & Scropton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Tipper     Head     Married     49     Farmer     DBY. Scropton.⁴
     Emily's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Emily Tipper     Daughter     Single     18     Dressmaker     DBY. Scropton.⁴

     Emily Tipper, daughter of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, was married to Edmund Batt, son of Henry Batt and Ellen, on Tuesday, 8 June 1897 at St. Paul's Church, Scropton, Derbyshire.
     St. Paul's Church Marriage Register - "Emily Tipper, 24, Spinster, Servant daughter of James Tipper and Edmund Batt, 24, Turner of Upton, Hampshire, son of Henry Batt, Baker."^5,6

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Edmund Batt, at Kilnocks Hill, Curdridge, Hampshire, who is recorded as -
          Edmund Batt     Head     Married     27     Organist Music     HAM. Kingsombourne.⁷
     Emily's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Emily Batt     Wife     Married     28     ---     DBY. Scropton.⁷

     Mary Tipper, daughter of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, was born in Scropton, Derbyshire, in 1875, her Birth was Registered at the Burton Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1875.¹      She was Baptised on Sunday, 7 November 1875 in St. Paul's Church, Scropton, Derbyshire .
     St. Paul's Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Page 8, Entry #64, Mary daughter of James and Susan Tipper, Labourer of Scropton, was Baptised."²

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Tipper, at Scropton Village, Foston & Scropton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Tipper M 39 M Scropton, Derby, England     Rel: Head     Occ: Farmer (5 Acres.)³
     Mary's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Tipper     U     5     F     Scropton, Derby, England     Rel:     Daur     Occ:     Scholar.³

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Tipper, at Village Main Road, Foston & Scropton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Tipper     Head     Married     49     Farmer     DBY. Scropton.⁴
     Mary's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Tipper     Daughter     Single     16     Scholar     DBY. Scropton.⁴

     Her mother, Susannah Tipper nee Watts, died 1897.⁵

     Her father, James Tipper, died 1898; "Terrible Fatality at Scropton"
A farmer shot dead by his friend.
A very sad accident, which unfortuately terminated fatally, occurred in the village of Scropton at noon on Christmas Eve. Two neighbouring farmers, Messrs James Tipper and Thomas Beck, went out with their guns with the intention of shooting rabbits and field-fares. From what can be gathered the hammer of the gun carried by Mr Beck somehow caught in a part of his coat and accidentally went off. Mr Tipper, who was not more than an arm's length away, was stooping down at the time, and received the full charge of shot in the back of his head, the back of the skull being completely blown away. So close was Mr Tipper's grandson, a lad named Green, aged about five (who was the only other person present), that blood from his grandfather's wound was sprinkled on the poor little fellow's collar. Mr Beck for the moment did not know that his friend was shot and said to him "Get up, Jim" but as he did not move he realised that he had shot him. Mr Beck's feelings on seeing what had occurred may better be imagined than described. He at once ran to the house, only a hundred yards away, to inform Mr Tipper's daughters, and he then ran across to Mr Skipton's, whose house is quite close to the scene of the accident. Mr Tipper was as speedily and as carefully as possible carried into his house and medical aid procured. Dr Wolfenden was first to arrive, quickly followed by Dr Dobbs, but these gentlemen saw at once that nothing could be done, and Mr Tipper passed away in about an hour and a half without regaining conciousness. A gloom has been cast over the village, and much sympathy is felt for both families, who are well known and much respected. Mr Beck was for some time almost frantic with grief at the thought that he had taken his friend's life. Mr Tipper was clerk at the parish church, as also had been his father for as long as anyone can remember. He was also Chief Ranger of the Court Cumming Lodge of the A.O.F., and had as recently as the 19th inst. been with Mr John Shipton, Trustees of the Court Providence Juveniles Society of the same Order. The Police were of course communicated with, and an inquest will be held in the ordinary course. Mr Tipper's wife died in August 1897, but seven daughters and two sons are left to mourn his loss. At the morning service on Christmas Day the vicar, the Reverend W.S.Penley, in very feeling terms, referred to the tragic affair. It may be mentioned that Court Cumming has during the last four years lost three of its most valuable officers. Four year ago Mr George Brooks, who had held the post of secretary for 14 years, died in May 1897, Mr W. Hough, C.R., died, and Mr Tipper, who was then elected C.R., is now also dead.
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!DEATH: "The Scropton Tragedy"
!DEATH: Mr F.C.Leech, the County Coroner, held an inquest at the Forester's Arms, Scropton on Tuesday, on the body of James Tipper, a farmer, who was killed while out shooting on Christmas Eve. Susannah Tipper, a daughter, said that on Saturday morning Mr Beck, a neighbouring farmer, who had been out shooting with her father, ran to the house and told her he had shot her father. She ran to the spot, and found deceased lying on the ground with his own gun under his right arm. She drew the gun from under him and threw it down again, when one barrel discharged close to Beck's feet. He was carried to the house and doctors were summoned. Thomas Beck was next called, and said that the deceased was a great friend of his. On the morning of Christmas Eve they went out shooting together. When near the Warren, Tipper proposed that they should shoot a bird that had alighted on a tree for a little boy who accompanied them. They were both in a stooping postion at the time, and when witness 'was in the act of raising his gun to his shoulder it discharged' Witness thought that the deceased must have raised his head at the time for he fell back with a wound to the back of his head. Witness added that the gun went off in a similar manner three years ago and he took it to a gunsmith to be repaired. He had used it on many occasions since, and thought it was safe. After the accident he had smashed the gun up completely on Tipper's kitchen floor. Medical evidence was then given as to the nature of the wound. Dr Wolfenden said a portion of the skull was blown away, and the brain was terribly lacerated. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death" and added that no blame could be attached to anyone.
~Location 044.
age 54, Clerk of the Church.^6,7

     In the U.K.Census of 31 March 1901, Mary was recorded as residing at Culver House, Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire.
     Mary's listing is -
     Mary Tipper     Serv.     Single     25     Parlourmaid Domestic     DBY. Scropton.⁸

     Mary Tipper, daughter of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, died in 1906 in Sidlesham, Sussex, her Death was Registered at the Westhampnett Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1906.^9,10

     Sarah Tipper, daughter of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, was born in Scropton, Derbyshire, on Saturday, 21 April 1877, her Birth was Registered at the Burton Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1877.^1,2      She was Baptised on Sunday, 24 June 1877 in St. Paul's Church, Scropton, Derbyshire .
     St. Paul's Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Page 11, Entry #87, Sarah daughter of James and Susannah Tipper, Labourer of Scropton, was Baptised."³

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Tipper, at Scropton Village, Foston & Scropton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Tipper M 39 M Scropton, Derby, England     Rel: Head     Occ: Farmer (5 Acres.)⁴
     Sarah's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Tipper     U     3     F     Scropton, Derby, England     Rel:     Daur.⁴

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Tipper, at Village Main Road, Foston & Scropton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Tipper     Head     Married     49     Farmer     DBY. Scropton.⁵
     Sarah's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Tipper     Daughter     13     Scholar     DBY. Scropton.⁵

     Her mother, Susannah Tipper nee Watts, died 1897.⁶

     Her father, James Tipper, died 1898; "Terrible Fatality at Scropton"
A farmer shot dead by his friend.
A very sad accident, which unfortuately terminated fatally, occurred in the village of Scropton at noon on Christmas Eve. Two neighbouring farmers, Messrs James Tipper and Thomas Beck, went out with their guns with the intention of shooting rabbits and field-fares. From what can be gathered the hammer of the gun carried by Mr Beck somehow caught in a part of his coat and accidentally went off. Mr Tipper, who was not more than an arm's length away, was stooping down at the time, and received the full charge of shot in the back of his head, the back of the skull being completely blown away. So close was Mr Tipper's grandson, a lad named Green, aged about five (who was the only other person present), that blood from his grandfather's wound was sprinkled on the poor little fellow's collar. Mr Beck for the moment did not know that his friend was shot and said to him "Get up, Jim" but as he did not move he realised that he had shot him. Mr Beck's feelings on seeing what had occurred may better be imagined than described. He at once ran to the house, only a hundred yards away, to inform Mr Tipper's daughters, and he then ran across to Mr Skipton's, whose house is quite close to the scene of the accident. Mr Tipper was as speedily and as carefully as possible carried into his house and medical aid procured. Dr Wolfenden was first to arrive, quickly followed by Dr Dobbs, but these gentlemen saw at once that nothing could be done, and Mr Tipper passed away in about an hour and a half without regaining conciousness. A gloom has been cast over the village, and much sympathy is felt for both families, who are well known and much respected. Mr Beck was for some time almost frantic with grief at the thought that he had taken his friend's life. Mr Tipper was clerk at the parish church, as also had been his father for as long as anyone can remember. He was also Chief Ranger of the Court Cumming Lodge of the A.O.F., and had as recently as the 19th inst. been with Mr John Shipton, Trustees of the Court Providence Juveniles Society of the same Order. The Police were of course communicated with, and an inquest will be held in the ordinary course. Mr Tipper's wife died in August 1897, but seven daughters and two sons are left to mourn his loss. At the morning service on Christmas Day the vicar, the Reverend W.S.Penley, in very feeling terms, referred to the tragic affair. It may be mentioned that Court Cumming has during the last four years lost three of its most valuable officers. Four year ago Mr George Brooks, who had held the post of secretary for 14 years, died in May 1897, Mr W. Hough, C.R., died, and Mr Tipper, who was then elected C.R., is now also dead.
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!DEATH: "The Scropton Tragedy"
!DEATH: Mr F.C.Leech, the County Coroner, held an inquest at the Forester's Arms, Scropton on Tuesday, on the body of James Tipper, a farmer, who was killed while out shooting on Christmas Eve. Susannah Tipper, a daughter, said that on Saturday morning Mr Beck, a neighbouring farmer, who had been out shooting with her father, ran to the house and told her he had shot her father. She ran to the spot, and found deceased lying on the ground with his own gun under his right arm. She drew the gun from under him and threw it down again, when one barrel discharged close to Beck's feet. He was carried to the house and doctors were summoned. Thomas Beck was next called, and said that the deceased was a great friend of his. On the morning of Christmas Eve they went out shooting together. When near the Warren, Tipper proposed that they should shoot a bird that had alighted on a tree for a little boy who accompanied them. They were both in a stooping postion at the time, and when witness 'was in the act of raising his gun to his shoulder it discharged' Witness thought that the deceased must have raised his head at the time for he fell back with a wound to the back of his head. Witness added that the gun went off in a similar manner three years ago and he took it to a gunsmith to be repaired. He had used it on many occasions since, and thought it was safe. After the accident he had smashed the gun up completely on Tipper's kitchen floor. Medical evidence was then given as to the nature of the wound. Dr Wolfenden said a portion of the skull was blown away, and the brain was terribly lacerated. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death" and added that no blame could be attached to anyone.
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age 54, Clerk of the Church.^7,8

     In the U.K.Census of 31 March 1901, Sarah was recorded as residing at the White Hart Hotel, Carter Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.
     Sarah's listing is -
     Sarah Tipper     Servant.     Single     23     Chambermaid (Domestic)     DBY. Scropton (in the household of Charles Tate, Hotel Proprietor).⁹

     Sarah Tipper, daughter of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, was married to Edward Benjamin Sheppard in Shedfield, Hampshire, on Thursday, 26 December 1907.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Droxford Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1907.^1,10

     The 1911 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Edward Benjamin Sheppard, at Pelleys Cottages, Donnington, Chichester, Sussex, who is recorded as -
          Edward b. Sheppard     Head     32     Married     Shepherd on Farm     SSX. Sidlesham.¹¹
     Sarah's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Sheppard     Wife     33     Married 3 years, (Children born alive: Born: 1. Living: 1. Died: 0.)     ---     DBY. Scropton.¹¹

     Sarah Sheppard nee Tipper was left a Widow at the age of 89, on the death of her husband, Edward on 19 September 1966 in Worthing, Sussex.¹

     Sarah Sheppard nee Tipper, daughter of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, died on Friday, 16 November 1973 in Sussex, her Death was Registered at the Worthing Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1973.^1,12

     She was Baptised on Wednesday, 30 April 1879 in St. Paul's Church, Scropton, Derbyshire .
     St. Paul's Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Page 13, Entry #102, Susannah daughter of James and Susannah Tipper, Farmer of Scropton, was Baptised."¹

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Tipper, at Scropton Village, Foston & Scropton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Tipper M 39 M Scropton, Derby, England     Rel: Head     Occ: Farmer (5 Acres.)²
     Susannah's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Susannah Tipper     U     2     F     Scropton, Derby, England     Rel:     Daur.²

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - James Tipper, at Village Main Road, Foston & Scropton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          James Tipper     Head     Married     49     Farmer     DBY. Scropton.³
     Susannah's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Susannah Tipper     Daughter     12     Scholar     DBY. Scropton.³

     Her mother, Susannah Tipper nee Watts, died 1897.⁴

     Her father, James Tipper, died 1898; "Terrible Fatality at Scropton"
A farmer shot dead by his friend.
A very sad accident, which unfortuately terminated fatally, occurred in the village of Scropton at noon on Christmas Eve. Two neighbouring farmers, Messrs James Tipper and Thomas Beck, went out with their guns with the intention of shooting rabbits and field-fares. From what can be gathered the hammer of the gun carried by Mr Beck somehow caught in a part of his coat and accidentally went off. Mr Tipper, who was not more than an arm's length away, was stooping down at the time, and received the full charge of shot in the back of his head, the back of the skull being completely blown away. So close was Mr Tipper's grandson, a lad named Green, aged about five (who was the only other person present), that blood from his grandfather's wound was sprinkled on the poor little fellow's collar. Mr Beck for the moment did not know that his friend was shot and said to him "Get up, Jim" but as he did not move he realised that he had shot him. Mr Beck's feelings on seeing what had occurred may better be imagined than described. He at once ran to the house, only a hundred yards away, to inform Mr Tipper's daughters, and he then ran across to Mr Skipton's, whose house is quite close to the scene of the accident. Mr Tipper was as speedily and as carefully as possible carried into his house and medical aid procured. Dr Wolfenden was first to arrive, quickly followed by Dr Dobbs, but these gentlemen saw at once that nothing could be done, and Mr Tipper passed away in about an hour and a half without regaining conciousness. A gloom has been cast over the village, and much sympathy is felt for both families, who are well known and much respected. Mr Beck was for some time almost frantic with grief at the thought that he had taken his friend's life. Mr Tipper was clerk at the parish church, as also had been his father for as long as anyone can remember. He was also Chief Ranger of the Court Cumming Lodge of the A.O.F., and had as recently as the 19th inst. been with Mr John Shipton, Trustees of the Court Providence Juveniles Society of the same Order. The Police were of course communicated with, and an inquest will be held in the ordinary course. Mr Tipper's wife died in August 1897, but seven daughters and two sons are left to mourn his loss. At the morning service on Christmas Day the vicar, the Reverend W.S.Penley, in very feeling terms, referred to the tragic affair. It may be mentioned that Court Cumming has during the last four years lost three of its most valuable officers. Four year ago Mr George Brooks, who had held the post of secretary for 14 years, died in May 1897, Mr W. Hough, C.R., died, and Mr Tipper, who was then elected C.R., is now also dead.
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!DEATH: "The Scropton Tragedy"
!DEATH: Mr F.C.Leech, the County Coroner, held an inquest at the Forester's Arms, Scropton on Tuesday, on the body of James Tipper, a farmer, who was killed while out shooting on Christmas Eve. Susannah Tipper, a daughter, said that on Saturday morning Mr Beck, a neighbouring farmer, who had been out shooting with her father, ran to the house and told her he had shot her father. She ran to the spot, and found deceased lying on the ground with his own gun under his right arm. She drew the gun from under him and threw it down again, when one barrel discharged close to Beck's feet. He was carried to the house and doctors were summoned. Thomas Beck was next called, and said that the deceased was a great friend of his. On the morning of Christmas Eve they went out shooting together. When near the Warren, Tipper proposed that they should shoot a bird that had alighted on a tree for a little boy who accompanied them. They were both in a stooping postion at the time, and when witness 'was in the act of raising his gun to his shoulder it discharged' Witness thought that the deceased must have raised his head at the time for he fell back with a wound to the back of his head. Witness added that the gun went off in a similar manner three years ago and he took it to a gunsmith to be repaired. He had used it on many occasions since, and thought it was safe. After the accident he had smashed the gun up completely on Tipper's kitchen floor. Medical evidence was then given as to the nature of the wound. Dr Wolfenden said a portion of the skull was blown away, and the brain was terribly lacerated. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death" and added that no blame could be attached to anyone.
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age 54, Clerk of the Church.^5,6

     In the U.K.Census of 31 March 1901, Susannah was recorded as residing at 21 Rudall Crescent, Hampstead, London.
     Susannah's listing is -
     Susannah Tipper     Serv.     Single     22     Parlour Maid     DBY. Scropton (to a Sophia Lewis).⁷

     In the U.K.Census of 2 April 1911, Susannah was recorded as residing at 'Alpenrose', New Brighton Road, Emsworth, Hampshire.
     Susannah's listing is -
     Susan Tepper     Servant     32     Single     Housemaid (Domestic)     DBY. Scropton (in the household of Ann Lyons, who is living on her own means, together with 2 other servants).⁸

     Susannah Tipper, daughter of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, was married to Edwin Mant in Sussex in 1913.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the E. Preston Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1913.⁹

     Susannah Mant nee Tipper, daughter of James Tipper and Susanna Watts, died in 1951 in Sussex, her Death was Registered at the Chichester Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1951.^10,11

     William Porteous, son of James Porteous and Catherine Dalgliesh, was born in Wamphrey, Dumfries, Scotland, in 1879.


     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - James Porteous, at Post Office, Wamphrey, Dumfries, Scotland, who is recorded as -
          James PORTEOUS     M 31     M     Wamphray, Dumfries, Scotland     Rel: Head Occ: Blacksmith Post Master.¹
     William's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          William PORTEOUS     2     M     Wamphray, Dumfries, Scotland     Rel:     Son.¹

     Robert Tetley was born in Derby, Derbyshire, in 1836.


     Robert Tetley was married to Ann Stubbs nee Brown about 1879.

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, Robert was recorded as the Head of the Household at 31 Babington Lane, Derby St.Peter, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Ann Brown, Samuel Stubbs, William Painter and Sarah Ann Tetley,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Robt. TETLEY     M     45     M     Derby, Derby, England     Rel:     Head     Occ:     Railway Labourer.¹
          
          ; Saml. STUBBS     5     M     Derby, Derby, England     Rel:     Son In Law     Occ:     Scholar.¹
          ; William PAINTER     13     M     Derby, Derby, England     Rel:     Son In Law     Occ:     Gimp Hand.¹

     Painter was married to Ann Brown.

     Painter died before 1874.

     William Painter, son of Painter and Ann Brown, was born in Derby, Derbyshire, in 1868.


     The U.K.Census of 3 April 1881 listed him as a Son in Law of the Head of Household - Robert Tetley, at 31 Babington Lane, Derby St.Peter, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          Robt. TETLEY     M     45     M     Derby, Derby, England     Rel:     Head     Occ:     Railway Labourer.¹
     William's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          William PAINTER     13     M     Derby, Derby, England     Rel:     Son In Law     Occ:     Gimp Hand.¹

     Sarah Ann Tetley, daughter of Robert Tetley, was born in Derby, Derbyshire, in 1873.


     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Robert Tetley, at 31 Babington Lane, Derby St.Peter, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          Robt. TETLEY     M     45     M     Derby, Derby, England     Rel:     Head     Occ:     Railway Labourer.¹

     Agnes Emily Cowlishaw, daughter of Sarah Cowlishaw, was born in Manchester, Lancashire, in 1864.


     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Sarah Cowlishaw, at 20 Albert Road, North Meols, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Sarah COWLISHAW     W     57     F     Burnley, Lancashire, England     Rel:     Head.¹
     Agnes's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Agnes Emily COWLISHAW     U     17     F     M chester, Lancashire, England     Rel:     Daughter.²

     John Stewart was married to Margaret around 1790.

     John Stewart died before 1829.

     Janet Grigor was born in 1803.


     Janet Grigor was married to William Ramsay about 1822 at Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

     Janet Grigor died on Tuesday, 27 April 1824, in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

     Mary Ramsay, daughter of William Ramsay and Janet Grigor, died in 1824.
     Mary Ramsay, daughter of William Ramsay and Janet Grigor, was born in 1824.

     She was Baptised on Sunday, 1 August 1830.¹
     

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed her in the Household of William Ramsay, at Mill Street, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland; William Ramsay.² Her entry for this Census was recorded as Margaret Ramsay, aged 10 and born about 1831. Female. Occupation:-      ---     . Born in Perthshire, Scotland.²

     Margaret Ramsay, daughter of William Ramsay and Catherine Stewart, died on Thursday, 7 March 1861, in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.

     She was buried in Grey Friars, Perth on Saturday, 9 March 1861.
     Grey Friars Parish Register Entry - 'Block E, Grave 110.
Wm. Ramsay, Wright, here 24/5/1866 age 68, Wife Janet Grigor, 27/4/1824, 21, das. Mary, inf., Margt. 7/3/1861, 31, 2w Cath. Stewart, 7/9/1893, age 93.³'

     He was Baptised on Sunday, 25 October 1835.¹
     

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed him in the Household of William Ramsay, at Mill Street, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland; William Ramsay.² His entry for this Census was recorded as William Ramsay, aged 5 and born about 1836. Male. Occupation:-      ---     . Born in Perthshire, Scotland.²

     In the U.K.Census of 30 March 1851, William was recorded as residing at 5 George Street, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland.
     William's listing is -
     William Ramsay     Shopman     15     Apprentice Grocer     PER. Perth.³

     She was Baptised on Sunday, 1 July 1838.¹
     

     She was Baptised on Sunday, 23 May 1841.¹
     

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed her in the Household of William Ramsay, at Mill Street, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland; William Ramsay.² Her entry for this Census was recorded as William Ramsay, aged 1m and born about 1841. Female. Occupation:-      ---     . Born in Perthshire, Scotland.²

     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Ramsay, at Upper Mill Street, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, who is recorded as -
          William Ramsay     Head     53     Journeyman Cabinet Maker     PER. Forgandenny.³
     Elizabeth's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Elizabeth Ramsay     Daughter     9     Scholar     PER. Perth.⁴

     Rosetta Poxon was born in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, about 1835.¹


     Rosetta Poxon was married to George Sherwin, son of John Beeston Sherwin and Sarah Potts, in St. Chad's Church, Wilne, Derbyshire, in 1862.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Shardlow Registration District in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1862.²

     The 1881 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - George Sherwin, at Boat Houses, Wilne, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          George SHERWIN M 46 M Draycott, Derby, England Rel: Head Occ: Laborer.³
     Rosetta's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Rosetta SHERWIN M 46 F Castle Dontown, Leicester, England     Rel: Wife.³

     William Sherwin, son of George Sherwin and Rosetta Poxon, was born in Draycott, Derbyshire, in 1864.¹


     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - George Sherwin, at Boat Houses, Wilne, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          George SHERWIN M 46 M Draycott, Derby, England Rel: Head Occ: Laborer.²
     William's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          William SHERWIN U 17 M Draycott, Derby, England     Rel: Son     Occ: Lace Carder.²

     Isaac Sherwin, son of George Sherwin and Rosetta Poxon, was born in Draycott, Derbyshire, in 1867.¹


     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - George Sherwin, at Boat Houses, Wilne, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          George SHERWIN M 46 M Draycott, Derby, England Rel: Head Occ: Laborer.²
     Isaac's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Isaac SHERWIN 14 M Draycott, Derby, England Rel: Son Occ: Millhand Cotton.²