Katherine Gladys (Penton) Drake-Brockman (1882 - 1940)

Born 14 Jan 1882 in Southsea, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Wife of James McIntyre — married 1 Feb 1905 in St Mary Magdalene's Church, Peckham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Wife of Edward Drake-Brockman — married 3 Sep 1912 in St Mary Magdalene's Church, Peckham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Died 14 May 1940 at age 58 in Vicarage, Staverton, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Biography

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Katherine Gladys Penton was born on January 14, 1882 in Southsea, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. She was the daughter of Colonel Charles Thomas Wren Penton (of the East Indies Connaught Rangers) and Emily Wells (of St. Hilier, Jersey).^[1] Katherine was trained as a nurse and travelled extensively throughout her life.

In the 1901 census Katherine (age 19) was the single daughter of Charles Penton in Kensington, London, England. Her father was a Retired Colonel Of Infantry.^[2]

Katherine (age 23), daughter of Charles Thomas Wren Penton, married James Mc Intyre on 1 February 1905 in Saint Mary Magdalene, Wandsworth Common: Trinity Road, Wandsworth, England. James was the assistant resident of Northern Nigeria. Their marriage announcement appeared on page 1 of the South London Mail.^[3][4][5][6]

Together they had one child, James Penton Mcintyre (1906-2003), who was born on September 24, 1906 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada.^[7] When they returned to England the child was baptized on October 30, 1907 at their church St Mary Magdalene's in Surrey.^[8]

In the 1911 census Katherine (age 29) was a married nurse on St Pancras St Jude Gray's Inn Road, London, England. She was a Hospital Nurse. Her son was staying with her parents home.^[9]

Katherine and her four year old son arrived aboard the ship "Corinthian" on 6 October 1911 at Quebec City, Canada where she was working as a nurse. It's presumed her husband was still residing there, at the time, ^[10] by they departed from St. John's New Brunswick onboard the Empress of Britain on January 6, 1912 in Liverpool, England. She was still recorded as married.^[11]

But the following year she was widowed and married Rev. Edward Drake-Brockman (born about 1891 in India; son of Edward Forster Drake-Brockman and Isabella Forbes Pope) in on 3 September 1912 in Saint Mary Magdalene, Wandsworth Common: Trinity Road, Wandsworth, England.^[12][13]

In the 1939 register Katharine (age 57) was recorded as married in Staverton Vicarage, Totnes, Devon, England. Her husband was the Vicar of Staverton, Devon.^[14]

Katharine Gladys Drake Brockman (age 58) died on 14 May 1940 at the Vicarage in Staverton, Totnes, Devon, England, United Kingdom.^[15] Her death and funeral was reported was in several obituaries throughout the month of May 1940.^[16][17][18]

Her estate passed probate on 15 June 1940 in Devon, England.^[19]

Obituary

VICAR'S WIFE Requiem At Staverton Church Prior to cremation at Plymouth there was a Requiem at Staverton Parish Church yesterday morning for Mrs. Katherine Gladys Drake-Brockman, wife of the vicar (Rev. E. D. Drake-Brockman).

Headed by the rural dean (Rev. H. F. Beaumont, of Stoke Gabriel), Rev. R. A. Edwards (rector Dartington), who conducted the service, and Rev. Preb H. Mackworth Drake (Berry Pomeroy), the cortege wended its way through the nearby vicarage garden into the churchyard, followed by a number of parishioners.

Mourners were: The widower; Maj. Drake- Brockman, brother-in-law; Mrs. Mackaye. sister; Mrs. Howard Kyan, Mrs Sparshott, Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Smith, and Mr. Rice, friends.

Among those present were Dr. Ashleigh. the Archdeacon of Totnes (Yen. J. L. Cobham). Rev. and Mrs H. R. Evans (Broadhempston). Rev. and Mrs. D Morse (formerly of Ratterv). Rev. and Mrs. M. V. Narracott (HarhertonK Rev. P. G. Chamberlain (Landscove. Messrs. J M. Jackmar. and Hoare (churchwardens). (Western Morning News - Saturday 18 May 1940, p. 8)

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 22 October 2023)
   Penton, Katherine Gladys (Mother's maiden name: Wells).
   GRO Reference: 1882 Jan-Feb-Mar in Portsea Island Volume 02B Page 547.
2. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901"
   citing Kensington Town subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
   FamilySearch Record: X94W-5CT (accessed 22 October 2023)
   FindMyPast Image
   Katherine Penton (19), single daughter, in household of Charles Penton (56) in Kensington registration district in London, England. Born in Southsea, Hampshire.
3. ↑ Marriage: "London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938"
   London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P95/MMG/008
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 1623 #6818882 (accessed 22 October 2023)
   Katherine Gladys Penton (23) marriage to James Mc Intyre on 1 Feb 1905 in Saint Mary Magdalene, Wandsworth Common: Trinity Road, Wandsworth, England.
4. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
   citing 1905, quarter 1, vol. 1D, p. 715, Wandsworth, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
   FamilySearch Record: 267C-TT2 (accessed 22 October 2023)
   Katherine Gladys Penton marriage registered Jan-Feb-Mar 1905 in Wandsworth.
5. ↑ Marriage: "British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices"
   citing Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, 6 Feb 1905, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm
   FamilySearch Record: QLSC-SCFS (accessed 22 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSWP-B9DX-F Image number 00397
   Katherine Gladys Penton marriage to James McIntyre on 1 Feb 1905 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
6. ↑ Marriage: "British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices"
   citing Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, 11 Feb 1905, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm
   FamilySearch Record: QLSH-1H1P (accessed 22 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSWP-B9DF-4 Image number 00403
   Katherine Gladys Queenie marriage to James McIntyre on 1 Feb 1905 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
7. ↑ Birth of son James Penton Mcintyre: "Canada, Ontario Births, 1869-1912"
   citing Birth, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, citing Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 2,295,089
   FamilySearch Record: FMSP-S9W (accessed 22 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 939J-RSS8-TT Image number 01178
   James Penton Mcintyre born to Katherine Gladys Penton on 24 Sep 1906 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada.
8. ↑ Baptism: "London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923"
   London Metropolitan Archives; "London, England, UK" ; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P95/Mmg/002
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 1558 #18033145 (accessed 22 October 2023)
   James Penton McIntyre baptism on 30 Oct 1907, child of James McIntyre & Katharine Gladys McIntyre, in St Mary Magdalene, Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth, England.
9. ↑ 1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911"
   citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
   FamilySearch Record: XWLK-GLN (accessed 22 October 2023)
   FindMyPast Image
   Katherine McIntyre (29), married nurse, Hospital Nurse, in household of Katherine McIntyre (29) on St Pancras St Jude Gray's Inn Road in St Pancras registration district in London, England. Born in Southsea, Hampshire.
10. ↑ Passenger List: "Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935"
    Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4782
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1263 #4748269 (accessed 22 October 2023)
    Name: Katherine Gladys McIntyre; Gender: Female; Arrival Age: 29; Birth Year: abt 1882; Departure Port: London, England and Le Havre, France; Arrival Date: 6 Oct 1911; Arrival Port: Quebec, Canada; Vessel: Corinthian.
11. ↑ Passenger List: "UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960"
    The National Archives in Washington, DC; London, England, UK; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Inwards Passenger Lists; Class: Bt26; Piece: 515; Item: 42
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1518 #24651700 (accessed 22 October 2023)
    Name: James P McIntyre; Arrival Age: 4; Birth Date: abt 1908; Port of Departure: St John, New Brunswick, Canada; Arrival Date: 6 Jan 1912; Port of Arrival: Liverpool, England; Ports of Voyage: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Ship Name: Empress of Britain; Shipping Line: Canadian Pacific Line; Official Number: 120940.
12. ↑ Marriage: "London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938"
    London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P95/MMG/008
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 1623 #6819558 (accessed 22 October 2023)
    Katherine Gladys McIntyre (30) marriage to Edward Drake Drake-Brockman on 3 Sep 1912 in Saint Mary Magdalene, Wandsworth Common: Trinity Road, Wandsworth, England.
13. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
    citing 1912, quarter 3, vol. 1D, p. 1459, Wandsworth, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
    FamilySearch Record: 26C3-TML (accessed 22 October 2023)
    Katherine G Mcintyre marriage to Edward D Drake-Brockman registered Jul-Aug-Sep 1912 in Wandsworth.
14. ↑ 1939 Register: "1939 England and Wales Register"
    The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/6914i; Line Number: 5; Schedule Number: 32; Sub Schedule Number: 2
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 61596 #29940494 (accessed 22 October 2023)
    Katharine G Drake-Brockman (born 14 Jan 1882), married, Unpaid Domestic Duties, in Staverton Vicarage, Totnes, Devon, England.
15. ↑ Death Registration: "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
    citing UK General Register Office. Volume: 5B; Page: 521
    FamilySearch Record: QVH1-XHW9 (accessed 22 October 2023)
    Katharine G D Brockman death registered 1940 in Devon, England, United Kingdom (age 58).
16. ↑ Obituary: "British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices"
    citing Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom, 17 May 1940, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm
    FamilySearch Record: QPZ7-C51S (accessed 22 October 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSW5-H32N-8 Image number 00424
    Name: Katharine Gladys Drake-Brockman; Obituary Date: 17 May 1940; Obituary Place: Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; Death Date: 14 May 1940; Birth Date: 1882; Age: 58; Source Newspaper: Western Morning News; Source Pub Date: 17 May 1940.
17. ↑ Obituary: "British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices"
    citing Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom, 16 May 1940, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm
    FamilySearch Record: QPZ7-8KM3 (accessed 22 October 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSW5-H32G-X Image number 00423
    Name: Katharine Gladys Drake-Brockman; Obituary Date: 16 May 1940; Obituary Place: Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; Death Date: 14 May 1940; Birth Date: 1882; Age: 58; Source Newspaper: Western Morning News; Source Pub Date: 16 May 1940.
18. ↑ Obituary: "British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices"
    citing Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom, 15 May 1940, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm
    FamilySearch Record: QPZ7-PX3M (accessed 22 October 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSW5-H32V-S Image number 00422
    Name: Katharine Gladys Drake-Brockman; Obituary Date: 15 May 1940; Obituary Place: Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom; Death Date: 14 May 1940; Birth Date: 1882; Age: 58; Source Newspaper: Western Morning News; Source Pub Date: 15 May 1940.
19. ↑ Probate: "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957"
    citing Probate, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm
    FamilySearch Record: QPLF-697R (accessed 22 October 2023)
    Katherine Gladys Drake-Brockman probate on 15 Jun 1940 in Devon, England, United Kingdom. Died 14 May 1940.