Alfred Peter Kennish (1865 - 1920)

Born 28 Aug 1865 in Ramsey, Isle of Man

Ancestors

Husband of Esther Elizabeth (Rawlinson) Kennish — married Jun 1891 in Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England

Died 3 Mar 1920 at age 54 in Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England

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Biography

Alfred was born 28 August 1865. He was baptised at Maughold parish church 12 September 1865, the son of James Kennish and Jane Kneale.

He was chairman of the Barrow Max Society.

He was treasure of the Painters Union. He was Vice-chairman House Committee North Lonsdale Hosp, and member of Hospital B

He passed away 3 March 1920 and buried 6 March 1920 at Barrow cemetery, Barrow in Furness.

In affectionate remembrance of JAMES WILKS KENNISH who died 27 Feb 1902 aged 66 years also JANE beloved wife of the above sho died 9 October 1905 aged 69 years also WILLIAM JOHN KENNISH son of the above who died 21 August 1910 aged 46 years also ALFRED PETER KENNISH died 3 March 1920 aged 54 years interred at Ba died rrow in Furness alos LYDIA LILLY KENNISH 3 August 1930 aged 59 years 'Peace Perfect Peace'

The newspaper reported

The death took place on Wednesday, March 3rd, at 134 Rawlinson-street, Bar-row, of Mr Alfred Peter Kennish, foreman painter and decorator, aged 54 years. Mr Kennish was the son of the late J. W. Kennish, for many years foreman printer in the printing department of the "Ramsey Courier" office. Mr Kennish served his apprenticeship with Messrs Lavery Bros., plumbers, painters, and decorators, Parliament-street, Ramsey. About 25 years ago, the deceased came to Barrow, and was for several years in the employ of Messrs Gell, Bros., decorators, subsequently entering the employ of Mr Ward, of. Dalton-road, where he rapidly acquired promotion, being appointed fore-man, the position which he held until his death. Mr Kennish, although somewhat of a retiring nature was much esteemed by all who knew him, he was a member of the Barrow Manx Society since its inception, and for a period was chairman of committee, on retiring from the chairmanship he was elected hon. auditor, and retained the office up to his demise. The deceased held other important offices, namely :-treasurer of the Painters' Union, vice-chairman of the House Committee North Lonsdale Hospital, and a member of the Hospital Building Committee. He was highly appreciated for the excellent advice on matters pertaining to the decorative art, and his sound judgment could be relied upon, he was a member of the Ramsey branch of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, and had passed through most of the degrees of that order. Mr Kennish leaves a widow and two daughters to mourn his loss, to whom much sympathy is extended. The funeral place on Saturday, and was largely attended. The first part of the service was held in St. George's Church, where a number of the general public assembled to pay their last tributes of respect to the deceased. The service at the graveside was most impressive. The Rev. Chava vicar of St. George's, officiating. principal mourners were, widow, Miss Eva Kennish (daughter), Mr and Mrs Wilkie Kennish (brother and sister-in-law), Liverpool, Mr Charles Kennish (brother), Chester, Mr and Mrs Hodgson (daughter and son-in-law), Miss Lily Kennish (sister) Ramsey, Mr J. T. Rodgers, Mr Lowey Thornton , Mr and Mrs Capon, Mrs Stowell, Mr Harry Gildart. The Painters' Union was represented by Mr Broomer (secretary) Mr J. Carlow (president). Mr A. Ward, Mr Wm. Stowell, Mr J. Norris. Barrow Manx Society was represented by Mr H. F. C. Lace (hon. secretary), Mr T Morrison (hon. treasurer), Mr W. Quayle and R. Collister (trustees), Messrs Killip, T. Crellin, J. Knight, A. Clucas H. Corkish, J. E. Quayle, J. J. Kelly Mrs Moughtin, Mrs Mylrea, Mr and Redditt, Misses Quayle (Ramsey), Mrs C. F. Lace, Miss Muriel Lace. . Wreaths were sent by widow and daughter; Louie, Harry, and grandchildren; Wilkie, Polly and family; Charlie, Lily, and Magggie Henshaw and family; National Union of Painters; Barrow Manx Society; fellow workmen; Mr J. G. E. Ward; Mr Capon and family; Lilly Garstang; Mrs Gilmour and family; Mrs Stowell and sisters; Mrs Hutchinson; Mrs Coradus; Mrs Jones, Edie, Lena, and Mrs Sowerbank, Ulverston.

Sources

• Maughold parish baptism register