Lily (Bateson) Brown
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Lily (Bateson) Brown (1883 - 1971)

Lily Brown formerly Bateson
Born in Leyland, Lancashire, Englandmap
Ancestors ancestors
Daughter of and
Sister of , , , , and
Wife of — married 10 Apr 1907 in St George's Congregational Church, Bolton, Lancashire, Englandmap
Descendants descendants
Mother of , and
Died at age 87 in Wanganui, New Zealandmap
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Biography

Lily was born on 9 May 1883 in Leyland, Lancashire. She was the daughter of John Bateson and Alice (Platt) Bateson.[1]

Lily trained as a nurse, completing three years training at Townleys Hospital in Bolton.

When Lily was 23 she married William [Will] Brown on 10 April 1907 in St George's Congregational Church, Bolton, Lancashire.[2]

Children:

  • 23-05-1909 William Lesley Brown.
  • 06-07-1910 Marion Renée Brown.
  • 02-08-1911 Alan MacKenchnie Brown.

On 18 December 1925 William, Lily and the three children: William, Marion & Alan, sailed from Southampton England on board the ship Ruahine, bound for Wellington New Zealand. The ship Ruahine (official no. 124582) was mastered by E T Smith and belonged to the Steamship line: The New Zealand Shipping company Ltd. (Registered tonnage" 6770. Passengers on board: 597.)

She died at the age of 87 on 27 April 1971 in the Home of Compassion. Wanganui, New Zealand. She was a widow. [3]

She was buried on 29 April 1971 in Wanganui. Area Block C, Division 7, Plot 400. [4]

Research Notes

In 1891, she was living with her parents and siblings at 72 Gordon Terrace, Water Street, Leyland, Lancashire.[5]

John Bateson Head M 38 Westhoughton, Lancashire, England
Alice Bateson Wife F 35 Westhoughton, Lancashire, England
William Bateson Son M 11 Westhoughton, Lancashire, England
Lily Bateson Daughter F 7 Leyland, Lancashire, England
Matthew H Bateson Son M 5 Leyland, Lancashire, England
John P Bateson Son M 4 Leyland, Lancashire, England
Rhoda A Bateson Daughter F 1 Leyland, Lancashire, England
Mary Ann Bateson F 1/12 Leyland, Lancashire, England

Lily and her family moved to Westhoughton, Lancashire when she was about 10 years old. in about 1893.

In 1901, she was living with her parents and siblings at 24 Bolton Road, Westhoughton. [6]

John Bateson Head M 49 Westhoughton, Lancashire, England
Elizabeth Bateson Wife F 36 Westhoughton, Lancashire, England
William Bateson Son M 21 Westhoughton, Lancashire, England
Lily Bateson Daughter F 17 Leyland, Lancashire, England
Matthew Harold Bateson Son M 15 Leyland, Lancashire, England
John Platt Bateson Son M 13 Leyland, Lancashire, England
Rhoda Alice Bateson Daughter F 11 Leyland, Lancashire, England
Mary Annie Bateson Daughter F 10 Leyland, Lancashire, England
Mona Bateson Daughter F 1 Westhoughton, Lancashire, England
Alice Bateson Daughter F 4/12 Westhoughton, Lancashire, England
Ada Eleanor Bateson Daughter F 7 Westhoughton, Lancashire, England

In 1911, William and Lily Brown were living at 14 St James Street, Burnley, Lancashire. They lived over a shop and worked as a Tailor. [7]

William Brown Head Married M 26 Tailoring Westhougton, Lancashire, England
Lily Brown Wife Married F 27 Shopmanager Leyland, Lancashire, England
William Leslie Brown Son M 1 Westhoughton, Lancashire, England
Marion Rence Brown Daughter F 9/12 Westhoughton, Lancashire, England
Annie Bateson Visitor Single F 20 Leyland, Lancashire, England

In the 1935 New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981.

  1. Brown, Alan Mackechnie, 24 Hipango Tce, Durie Hill, clerk -Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei.
  2. Brown Lily, 24 Hipango Terrace, Durie Hill, married. -Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei.
  3. Marion Renee, Hipango Tce, Durie Hill, Wgnui., spinster. -Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei.
  4. William, 24 Hipango Eerrace, Durie Hill, secretary -Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei.
  5. William Leslie, 24 Hipango Terrace, Durie Hill,, grocer -Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei.
  6. Spencer, Herbert, 8 King Edward Street, Eltham, Methodist Minister -Taranaki > Egmont.
  7. Janie, 8 King Edward Street, Eltham, married -Taranaki > Egmont.

In the 1938 New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981 of Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei.

  1. Brown, Alan Mackechnie, Georgetti Rd., Wanganui, clerk -Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei.
  2. Brown Lily, BrickHouse, Georgetti Rd., Wanganui, married -Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei.
  3. Marion Renee, 24 Hipango Tce, Durie Hill,, spinster. -Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei.
  4. William, BrickHouse, Georgetti Rd., Wanganui, secretary -Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei.
  5. William Leslie, BrickHouse, Georgetti Rd., Wanganui, grocer -Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei.
  6. Spencer, Herbert, Bank St, Te Awamutu, Minister of Religion -Waikato > Waikato.
  7. Janie, Bank St, Te Awamutu, married -Waikato > Waikato.
  8. Phyllis May, Bank St, Te Awamutu, spinster -Waikato > Waikato.

In the 1946 New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981.

  1. Brown, Alan Mackechnie, Hipango Terrrace, clerk -Manawatu-Wanganui.
  2. Brown Lily, 24 Hipango Terrrace, married. -Manawatu-Wanganui.
  3. Marion Renee, C/o Mrs Morgan, Raetihi Rd., Ohakune, spinster. -Bay of Plenty > Waimarino.
  4. Marjorie Mary, Hinuera, married - Waikato > Waikato.
  5. Brown, Phyllis May, Hipango Terrrace Extension, married -Manawatu-Wanganui.
  6. William Leslie, Hinuera, company secretary - Waikato > Waikato?.
  7. Spencer, Herbert, Main Rd., Sanson, minister -Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei.
  8. Janie, Main Rd., Sanson, married -Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei.

In the 1949 New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981.

  1. Brown, Alan Mackechnie, Hipango Terrrace, clerk -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  2. Brown Lily, 24 Hipango Terrrace, married -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  3. Marion Renee, C/o Mrs Morgan, Raetihi Rd., Ohakune, spinster. -Bay of Plenty > Waimarino.
  4. Marjorie Mary, Ohakune. married. -Bay of Plenty > Waimarino.
  5. Brown, Phyllis May, Hipango Terrrace Extension, marrried -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  6. William Leslie, Miro Street, Ohakune, Accountant -Bay of Plenty > Waimarino.
  7. Spencer, Herbert, 24 Hipango Terrrace, retired -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  8. Jane, 24 Hipango Terrrace, married -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.

In the 1954 New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981.

  1. Brown, Alan Mackechnie, Hipango Terrrace Extn., clerk. -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  2. Brown Lily, 24 Hipango Terrrace, married -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  3. Marion Renee, 24 Hipango Terrrace, schoolteacher. -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  4. Marjorie Mary, 16 Bristow St. married. -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  5. Brown, Phyllis May, Hipango Terrrace Extension, married -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  6. William Leslie, 16 Bristow St. secretary -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  7. Spencer, Herbert, 46 Hipango Terrrace, retired -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  8. Jane, 46 Hipango Terrrace, married -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.

In the 1957 New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981.

  1. Brown, Alan Mackechnie, 44 Hipango Terrrace, public accountant -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  2. Brown Lily, 24 Hipango Terrrace, widow. -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  3. Marion Renee, 24 Hipango Terrrace, spinster. -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  4. Marjorie Mary, 16 Bristow St. married. -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  5. Brown, Phyllis May, 44 Hipango Terrrace Extension, married. -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  6. William Leslie, 16 Bristow St. accountant. -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  7. Spencer, Herbert, 46 Hipango Terrrace, minister of religion -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.
  8. Jane, 46 Hipango Terrrace, married -Manawatu-Wanganui > Wanganui.

Alice Platt said of Lily Bateson "She was the finest flower in the field - meaning the loveliest of all the girls around at that time."

From her letter dated Oct 11, 1961.

"I left Westhoughton in 1904 to become or at least to begin my training as a Nurse to join a hospital, and after my training I travelled quite a bit. I also lived in Burnley for a time, as well as Manchester and Liverpool, and many other places".

From her letter dated Nov 29, 1958,

"I was born in Leyland, coming to Westhoughton when I was about ten years old. I am a trained nurse, doing my three years training at Townleys Hospital, Bolton afterwards private nursing".

Sources

  1. ↑ Birth: Free BMD Publication: www//http/FreeBMD.org.uk Note: Source Medium: Book. Citing: Births Jun 1883 BATESON Lily Chorley 8e 526 Certainty: 3 (accessed before 26 March 2024)
  2. ↑ Marriage:: Grannie married in Bolton at St George's Congregational Church.
  3. ↑ Death: BIRTH, DEATH & MARRIAGE HISTORICAL RECORDS New Zealand historical records Publication: https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz. Citing: Died: 27/04/1971 1971/32040 Brown Lily 88Y Certainty: 3 (accessed before 26 March 2024)
  4. ↑ Burial: Wanganui District Council Cemtery Records Publication: http://www.wanganui.govt.nz/Cemeteries/index.asp. (accessed before 26 March 2024)
  5. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 England Census"
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 3420; Folio: 59; Page: 13; GSU roll: 6098530
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6598 #21332270 (accessed 26 March 2024)
    Lily Bateson (7) daughter in household of John Bateson (38) in Leyland, Leyland in Chorley registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Leyland, Lancashire, England.
  6. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England Census"
    Class: RG13; Piece: 3611; Folio: 118; Page: 20; ED, institution, or vessel: 22; Household schedule number: 113
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7814 #22525941 (accessed 26 March 2024)
    Lily Bateson (17) daughter in household of John Bateson (49) in Westhoughton in Bolton registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Leyland, Lancashire, England.
  7. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 England Census"
    The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911; Registration District Number: 472; ED, institution, or vessel: 15; Piece: 24793
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2352 #60042133 (accessed 26 March 2024)
    Lily Brown (27), wife, Shopmanager, in household of William Brown (26) at 14 St James St Burnley, Burnley, Lancashire, England. Born in Leyland, Lancashire, England.

See also:

  • 1911 England Census
  • THE MANGNALLS Mrs J.B. Fredericks Alice fredericks (nee Magnall) Publication: N.p.: n.p., n.d
  • Email Rod Brown 2009-10-01 4:18pm




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