Edward Thomas (abt. 1809 - 1868)

Born about 1809 in St Anne, Westminster, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Sarah (Panchaud) Thomas — married 24 Dec 1853 in Holy Trinity Church, Hoxton, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

Died 9 Nov 1868 at about age 59 in 98 High Street, Godalming, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Biography

Edward Thomas was born in about 1809 in St Anne's, Westminster. He was the son of Edward Thomas, a gentleman.

Edward married Sarah Panchaud on 24 Dec 1853 at Holy Trinity Church in Hoxton, Middlesex. He was 44 and a proctor's clerk living at 84 Herbert Street; Sarah was 35, and lived at 29 Napier Street. Neither had been married before. Their fathers were named as Edward Thomas (deceased gentleman) and Paul Panchaud (deceased jeweller). The witnesses were Jno [John] Thomas, David Thomas and Julia Panchaud.

Edward died on 9 Nov 1868, aged 59, at his home, 98 Godalming High Street. He was buried on the 13th in Nightingale Cemetery, Godalming, in the unconsecrated section. His widow Sarah was his executrix.

Sarah died on 15 Apr 1878, aged 59 (according to her gravestone) or 60 (according to the burial record) at her home in Godalming High Street. She was buried on the 22nd in Nightingale Cemetery, Godalming, in the unconsecrated section, near Edward.

Research Notes

Memorial Inscription

  "SACRED

  TO THE MEMORY OF

  EDWARD THOMAS

  WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE

  NOVEMBER 9TH 1868

  AGED 59 YEARS.

  -----

  .. REDEEMED US FROM THE .."

Sources

• Memorial Inscription (see photo)

• Burial BURIAL RECORDS FOR NIGHTINGALE CEMETERY FROM 1857-2013 AND EASHING CEMETERY 1900 - 2013 IN SURNAME ORDER

• Probate https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/Calendar?surname=thomas&yearOfDeath=1868&page=26#calendar

See also:

• FamilySearch tree entry https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GSBD-913