Luther Oram (1867 - 1960)

Born 17 Jun 1867 in Langport, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Emma (Porter) Oram — married about 1892 in Taunton, Somerset

Descendants

Died 1960 at about age 92 in Yeovil, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Luther was born on the 17th June 1867 the son of William Lanham Oram (1831 - ) and Lucy (Lavis) Oram (1831 - 1880), and his birth was registered in the 3rd quarter 1867 in Langport, Somerset. He was christened on the 28th July 1867 in High Ham, Somerset.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

1871 Census on the 2nd April 1871 Luther was living in High Ham, Somerset with his parents William and Lucy and his brothers Edwin, Tom, Samuel, Jonah, Jego and Albion.^[6]

1881 Census on the 3rd April 1881 Luther was living in High Ham, Somerset with his parents William and Lucy, and his brothers Albion shown as Albert, Adolphus, Ernest Elisha and Jonas.^[7]

Military Service

Luther enlisted on the 12th July 1887 and joined the Royal Marines Light Infantry in Plymouth, Devon until 1891.^[8] He was 5ft 5 inches tall with light brown hair and blue eyes.^[9]

Luther married Emma Porter (1869 - 1957) in 1892 in Taunton, and the marriage was registered in the 1st quarter 1892.^[10]

1901 Census on the 31st March 1901 Luther, a Private in the Royal Marine Light Infantry, was living in Westfield Road, Alverstoke, Hampshire with his wife Emma and their daughter Kate. Kate was shown on a separate page in the census.^[11][12]

1911 Census on the 2nd April 1911 Luther was living in High Ham, Somerset with his wife Emma, and their children Charlotte Lucy, Eva and Frederick.^[13]

In the 1921 census Luther (age 50), Postman, was the married head of household in Low Ham, Langport, Somerset, England.^[14]

Luther attended his sister-in-law Mabel's funeral in Taunton in 1928. He was living in Langport, Somerset.^[15]

1939 National Register on the 29th September 1939 Luther, a Royal Marines pensioner, was living at 13 Eliotts Drive, Yeovil, Somerset with his wife Emma and their daughter Eva. Eva's husband Donald was living in Acton, Middlesex at this time.^[5]

On the 20th January 1945 he attended his brother-in-law Henry's funeral service at North Street Congregational Church, Taunton.^[16]

Luther died aged 93 and his death was registered in the 4th quarter 1960 in Yeovil, Somerset.^[17]

Sources

1. ↑ * Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office". GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 14 February 2022). Oram, Luther (Mother's maiden name: Lavis). GRO Reference: 1867 Jul-Aug-Sep in Langport Volume 05C Page 439.
2. ↑ Luther Oram's birth, England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008 FamilySearch
3. ↑ Luther Oram's christening, Ancestry
4. ↑ Luther Oram's christening, England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 FamilySearch
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} 1939 National Register Ancestry
6. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1871 FamilySearch
7. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1881 FamilySearch
8. ↑ Luther Oram's military service DiscoveryNationalArchive
9. ↑ National Archives' reference ADM 159/7/3927
10. ↑ Luther Oram's marriage, England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005 FamilySearch
11. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1901 FamilySearch
12. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1901 FamilySearch
13. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1911 FamilySearch
14. ↑ 1921 Census: "1921 Census Of England & Wales"
    Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 11281; District reference: RD 307 RS 1 ED 6, 7
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 6 December 2022)
    Luther Oram (50), married, Postman, head of household in Low Ham in Langport registration district in Somerset, England. Born in High Ham, Somerset, England. Employed by Post Office.
15. ↑ Taunton Courier, and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 4th April 1928 BritishNewspaperArchive
16. ↑ Taunton Courier, and Western Advertiser - Saturday 27th January 1945 BritishNewspaperArchive
17. ↑ Luther Oram's death, England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007 FamilySearch