Edward Clout, Biscuit Baker of The Hollies Cannon Court Road, and his second wife Marianne Clout

 

Monument to Edward Clout and Marianne Clout, All Saints' Maidenhead Cemetery, Maidenhead, Berkshire.

"Dad

To The Dear Memory of

Edward Clout

Who Fell Asleep Novr 30th 1916

Aged 78 Years

-In The Midst Of Life We Are In Death-

And His Beloved Wife

Marianne

Died Jan 1st 1943

Aged 86 Years

-In God's Keeping-"

Edward Clout was born on 11th May 1838 to Richard Clout, a butcher, and his wife Sarah Yardington, In Lambeth, Surrey. Edward first appears on the 1841 Census, living with his parents and siblings in Clayton Place,  Lambeth, Surrey. Edward's mother Sarah was to pass away in 1850. 

In 1851 Edward was still living at Clayton Place, Lambeth Surrey, with his widowed father Richard and his siblings. By 1861 Edward was lodging in the home of John Sharp, A brewer's labourer, at 1 York Row, Lambeth Surrey. Edwards occupation is recorded as a biscuit baker. On 24th May 1863 Edward married Sophia Buxton at St Mark's, Kennington Park Road, Lambeth, Surrey.

St Mark's Kennington, Surrey

On 10th April 1869 Edward's father Richard passed away. On 14th of April 1869 the Morning Post reported:

"On the l0th inst., at 4, Augusta-place, Mr. Richard Clout, in the seventy-third year of his age."

1871 finds Edward and Sophia living at 236 South Street, Camberwell, Surrey, with their domestic servant Jane Harris. Edward gives his occupation as retired confectioner at 31 years old. He must have made some really extraordinary biscuits. 

In 1880 Edward lent £8 (around £1,221.85 in 2025) to Walter Albert Cook, who did not repay the debt. Edward was forced to take Walter to court for a judgement. On 12th June 1880 the South London Observer reported:

"Clout vs Cook.

This was a judgement summons, in which the plaintiff, Edward Clout, of 47, Chadwick-road, sought to enforce compliance with an order obtained against the defendant Walter Alfred Cook, of 151, Bournemouth-road, for the sum of £8, for money lent. 

His Honour committed the defendant for 40 days unless he kept up his payments of £1 (£153.73 in 2025) per month."

On the 1881 Census Edward and Sophia were living at 40 Chadwick Road, Camberwell, Surrey. Edwards is still listed as a retired baker, Sophia is listed as a pastry cook.  Living with them at the time of the Census was Sophia's widowed mother Sarah Buxton. In 1881 Edward had a child, a daughter Marianne/Marion Clout, with Marianne Bispham.

In September 1883 Sophia Clout passed away. 

Marianne Clout was born Marianne Bispham on 21st December 1857 at 27 Old Fish Street, City of London to William Bispham, a warehouse man, and his wife Marianne Green. Marianne first appears on the 1851 Census, aged 3, living with her parents, and siblings at 3 Camberwell Place. Marianne vanishes from the records. until her marriage to Edward Clout.

In 1886 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, Edward married Marianne Bispham. In 1888 they had a second daughter Frances Sarah Clout, followed by Annie Clout in 1889. Edward and Marianne would have a further two children who would die in infancy, Jane Elizabeth Clout in 1889, and Edward Albert in 1893

By 1891 Edward and his family had moved to Furze Platt, Maidenhead Berkshire. That same year Elizabeth Jane Clout was born. Her sister Florence Clout followed in 1894. The family are still at The Hollies, Furze Platt, Maidenhead on the 1901 Census and 1911 Census. Edward was to pass away on 30th November 1916. On the 6th December 1916 the Maidenhead Advertiser reported:

"Deaths

Clout- On Nov. 30th at "The Hollies." Furze Platt, Maidenhead, Edward Clout, aged 78."

On the 1921 Census the widowed Marianne can be found living at The Hollies, Furze Platt, along with her married daughter Elizabeth Jane Clout, her married daughter Florence Nutting, her husband Frederick Nutting, a motor fitter, and their children Audrey Josephine Clout, Marianne Nutting, and Frederick Nutting Jr.

On the 1939 Register Marianne is still living at The Hollies, 16 Cannon Court Road, Furze Platt, Maidenhead. Living with her is her granddaughter Kathleen Maureen Naylar, daughter of Annie Naylar nee Clout who passed away in 1928. Marianne was to pass away on 1st January 1943 at Ashington House Nursing Home, Boyn Hill Road, Maidenhead.

Miles Smith, Artist and Photographer of Bray Berkshire.

Monument to Miles Smith, All Saints' Maidenhead Cemetery, Maidenhead, Berkshire.

"He Rests In Peace

In Loving Memory of

Miles Smith

Who Died At Bray

January 11th 1889

Aged 83 Years"

Miles Smith was born on 23rd April 1807 to Charles Smith, and his wife Charlotte Barber, in Llansamlet, Glamorganshire, Wales. On 23rd July 1832 Miles married Francis (Fanny) Mansel Rees, at Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, Wales. On 4th August 1832 The Cambrian reported:

"Marriages- On the 28th ult. at Pembrey Church, Carmarthenshire, by the Rev. T. Evans, Miles Smith, Esq. of Gwernllwynwith, Glamorganshire, to Fanny Mansel, second daughter of Johu Rhys, Esq. of Killymaenllwyd, Carmarthenshire." 

In 1833 they celebrated the birth of their first child, a son, Miles Henry Smith. A daughter Laura Smith followed in 1835. A second son, Mansel Smith was born in 1835 followed by a third son Arundel Smith in 1838. A second daughter Charlotte Amelia Smith was born in 1839, followed by a third daughter Florence De Sangeant Smith in 1840.

Miles and Fanny appear on the 1841 Census living at 16 Somerset Place, Swansea Glamorgan, Wales. Miles occupation is given as an artist. Miles Henry Smith is living with his paternal grandmother Charlotte Smith. Siblings Laura, Mansel, Arundel, Charlotte, and one year old Florence are living with members of the Rees family.

In 1842 Miles and Fanny's final child, a son, Charles Raymond Smith was born. Sadly Fanny was to pass away that same year. However, there appears to be no death or burial record.

In 1843 Miles had a daughter Eliza Smith with Eliza Donovan from Ireland, although there appears to be no marriage record. They had a second child, a son, Albion Miles Smith in 1847, followed by another daughter Lydia Matilda Smith in 1849, and another daughter Adelaide Louisa Smith in 1850.

Miles appears on the 1851 Census living with Eliza as husband and wife, and their children, and domestic servant, Margaret Hurley, at 10 Trafalgar Terrance, Greenwich, London. Miles Henry Smith, now 18, is lodging at the Lodging House of Eleanor Phillips, at 138 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent. He is listed as still attending school. Mansel, now 14, and Arundel, now 12, are pupils at Mr Brownings Boarding School in Weston, Somerset. I am unable to locate the younger three children of Miles and Fanny on the 1851 Census.

In 1852 Miles final child with Eliza Donovan, Ada Helena Smith is born.

The 1861 Census fines Miles living without Eliza, at 3 Wellington Terrace, Greenwich, London, along with his children Miles Henry Smith, now a seaman, Eliza Smith, now a school teacher, Albion Miles Smith, Lydia Matilda Smith, Adelaide Louisa Smith, and Ada Helena Smith, school children.

Arundel Amith is serving as a clerk on the H.M.S. Imperieuse a naval gun ship docked in Hong Kong, China.

By 1871 Miles had moved to Bray, Berkshire, where he is living alone not far from the vicarage. Miles is still living in Bray on the 1881 Census

In 1880 there was an Industrial and Loan Exhibition held at the Working Men's Club in Norfolk Park, Maidenhead.  Miles exhibited four watercolour drawings, where he won a bronzed medal.  On 29th May 1880 the Reading Mercruy reported:

"There was a very fair number of water-colour drawings, Mr. Miles Smith showing four— The monarch of the glen," the well-known tree at Burnham Beeches, Ockwell's House, and Boyne Hill and Bray Churches."  

On the 17th of September 1888 there was a break-in and attempted break in at the property of Miles Smith, and the adjoining property of his housekeeper Hannah Littleton. On 17th October the Maidenhead Advertiser reported:

"Maidenhead County Bench. Tuesday, Oct. 9. 

Before T. J. Heavy, Esq., J. D. Kohler, Eq., General Thompson , and Lord George Pratt. 

ALLEGED HOUSEBREAKING AT BRAY. 

Charles Winston was brought up charged with having broken into the house of Hannah Littleton, at Bray, for the purpose of committing a felony. Hannah Littleton, living in Bray village, and unmarried, stated that she was housekeeper to Mr. Miles-Smith, who was 84 years of age, and whose house adjoined hers, and that on the 17th Sept., at about a quarter to 4 o'clock in the afternoon, she was outside her back door, the front door being fastened with a bar at the bottom. She heard her door "smash open," and on going into the house saw the defendant standing there with his back to the fire. She asked him what his business was there, and he replied that he had been working there two years ago. She asked him to leave the place, and he said he would not go, and that no one would put him out. He declared that he would have something before he went out, and thinking she was in danger she went towards the door to get away from him. The defendant went all round the inside of the house, and said something, but she was so frightened that she did not know what it was he said. He did not take anything, as she was too quick for him. When she opened the front door (which the accused had shut after him), Winston went out. Her door was broken, and the bar was thrown into the middle of the room. She bolted the door after him, and he came up and tried to get in again, and swore at her and said that he would get in, if he broke the window. But she saw no more of him. 

Asked if the defendant was drunk, the witness said:. I don't know; he looked like a madman." 

Eliza Lawrence, a widow, living at Bray. stated that on the 13th Sept. she saw the defendant at Mr. Smith's door, at about a quarter to 4 o'clock. The door was ajar, and the defendant appeared to be looking round the post. He then left the door and went towards Miss Littleton's house, and hearing the last-named call out she opened her window, but the defendant appeared to be in the porch, and she could not see him. She believed the defendant was sober; he was as he appeared now. 

Constable Gould stated that on going to the house he found the bottom of the door shattered. Considerable force must have been used, he said. to break in the door. He made enquiries, and found that the defendant was already in the custody of the borough police on another charge. Having been cautioned in the usual way, Winston said he accumulated a little money and drank a great deal for several days. He parted with his tools and clothing, and did not know what he was about. He had no food, and had walked about two or three nights, and was "in a perfect state of insanity." He had begged of a policeman at Maidenhead, and been 21 days in gaol, and he had no recollection whatever of the offence with which he was now charged. He added that the chaplain at Reading gaol had promised to get him into a Home until he could obtain permanent employment. Winston was committed to take his trial at the Quarter Sessions."

Less than four months later Miles Smith was to pass away on 11th January 1889 

George Tubb, Baker and Confectioner of 106 High Street, Maidenhead - Lieutenant of Maidenhead Volunteer Fire Brigade 1877 - 1897

 

Monument to George Tubb, All Saints' Maidenhead Cemetery, Boyn Hill, Maidenhead, Berkshire.

"In Loving Memory of

George Tubb

Died June 16th 1902

Aged 55 Years"

George Tubb was born in 1847 in Bledlow, Buckinghamshire to William Tubb, a miller, and his wife Ann Constable. George first appears on the 1851 Census Aged 4, living with his parents and siblings at  Bledlow Ridge Mill, Bledlow Ridge, Buckinghamshire. Living with the family is George's cousin Martha Willis.

Bledlow Ridge Mill, Buckinghamshire
Copyright: Historic England

George's mother Ann passed away in 1857. on the 1861 Census George can be found lodging in the home of William Minds, a miller, at West Wycombe village in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. George's occupation is listed as a miller. George moved to Maidenhead around 1860. In 1865 George married Ellen Absolum in Maidenhead Berkshire. On 7th January 1867 George joined the Maidenhead Volunteer Fire Brigade. That same year George and Ellen celebrated the birth of their son John William Tubb. A daughter Annie Tubb was to follow in 1869.

The 1871 Census finds the family living in Norfolk Park, Maidenhead where George is working as a baker. Living with the family at the time are Sarah Elizabeth Hardy and her grandson George Hardy. Living with and working for the family is John William Tubb, George Tubb's nephew.

On 7th May 1877 George was promoted to Sub-Lieutenant of the Maidenhead Volunteer Fire Brigade. He was soon promoted to Lieutenant.

In 1873 George and Ellen celebrated the birth of another daughter, Ellen Sarah Tubb. In 1881 George and his family had moved to 1 East Street where they opened their home as a beer house called The Free House. Just a year later in 1882 Ellen Tubb would pass away. In 1883 George married Jane Morgan in Maidenhead, Berkshire. In 1886 they celebrated the birth of their son George Absolum Tubb.

On the 1891 Census George and his new wife Jane are living at 128 High Street where George is working as a baker. Living with them is George's daughter Ellen Sarah Tubb, and William Hazell, a baker's boy. George and his half sister Annie are living with Jane's widowed mother Mary Morgan at 15 Risborough Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire. That same year George became a member of the Maidenhead Board of Guardians for the North Ward of Maidenhead, responsible for overseeing the running and operation of the Workhouse. 

On 27th January 1897 George retired from the Maidenhead Volunteer Fire Brigade.  On 10th March 1897 the Maidenhead Advertiser reported on the annual meeting of the Volunteer Fire Brigade:

"PRESENTATION TO LIEUT. TUBB. 

This being the whole of the business, the Mayor rose and said that it afforded him much pleasure to attend not only to listen to their interesting proceedings, but also to make a presentation to Lieut. Tubb, which carried with it the very best wishes of every member of the brigade.—(Applause.) He had the greatest possible pleasure in presenting to Lieut. Tubb the handsome clock before him and also the walking stick, which would be supplemented by an illuminated address when it was completed, as a token of the high esteem in which he (Mr. Tubb) had been held during the past thirty years, and was still held, by the members of the Maidenhead Volunteer Fire Brigade.—(Applause.) He believed he was strictly accurate in saying that Lient Tubb had been a member of the brigade for thirty years, for that was the period to the very day.—(Applause .) The brigade was formed at the end of 1868, and Lieut. Tubb joined it at the beginning of 1867, and seemed to have signalised the event by attending a firee at Taplow in the same year. He had attended practically all the drills of the brigade from the time he joined it, and had discharged his duties with alacrity and goodwill, and thought he might also say with a broad smile.—(Laughter and applause.) Lieut. Tubb had been for 18 years an officer of the brigade, and had graced the Lord Mayor's procession by his presence therein no fewer than four times.—(Applause.) 

Taking into consideration all these and many other merits, the brigade desired to give him some memento of their high esteem and goodwill towards him, and he had pleasure in making the presentation.—(Applause.) The Mayor handed the gifts to Lieut. Tubb amid loud and prolonged applause. The clock was a handsome marble time-piece (obtained through Mr. E. T. Biggs, timekeeper to the brigade), and on a brass plate was the following inscription :—

" This clock was presented to Mr. George Tubb by the members of the Maidenhead Volunteer Fire Brigade, as a small token of the esteem in which he has been held by his brother firemen during the thirty years of his membership. January, 1897. D. Wilton, Captain." 

The walking-stick was a substantial one, and was silver-mounted. Lieut. Tubb, on rising to acknowledge the gift, was enthusiastically received. He said that he was sure he was unable to express his feeling towards them for their kindness to him that evening, but he must take that opportunity of personally thanking the Mayor for honouring them by his presence, and for so kindly making the presentation to him. He thanked very much the Captain and the officers and firemen for their very great kindness to him, in presenting him with the gifts that had been handed to him that evening. He was very sorry to have to give up, and but for the express orders of Dr. Moore he would have tried to keep on a little longer. Thirty years ago he was the youngest member of the brigade, but there had been a great many alterations and changes since then. He was very much obliged to them all for their kindness in the past, and especially for having honoured him by retaining him as an ex-officio member of the brigade. He should be pleased to attend the various meetings of the brigade, and to be amongst them whenever be could, for he was very much interested in the brigade.—(Applause). It was hard for him to retire, because this was one of those things that a man could not go back to again, and it was a case of giving it all up for the remainder of a lifetime. He could say no more than to again thank them for the handsome present they had made him.—(Applause.)" 

 

By 1901 George's family and business had moved to 106 High Street, Maidenhead. Living with and working for the family are Ethel Barber, and Emily Johnson, shop assistants for the bakery, William John Smith, the bread maker, and Harriet Roe, and Martha Bliss, domestic servants. Visiting the family at the time of the Census is William O'Shea, a post office sorter,  and Jane's nephew.

106-108 High Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire.

On 16th June 1902 George passed away at his home, 106 High Street, Maidenhead. On !8th June 1902 the Maidenhead Advertiser reported:

"DEATH OF MR. GEORGE TUBB. 

We very much regret to have to record the death of a much-respected and townsman—Mr. George Tubb, baker and confectioner, High-street and Market-street, who passed away on Monday evening last. Mr. Tubb had been in failing health for some time past, but was able to superintend his business and to discharge his public and private duties up to within a few days at his death. He suffered principally from heart affection, but was also troubled with asthma, bronchitis and other maladies. He did not take to his bed, however, until Friday last, and his condition was such on Saturday that it was deemed advisable to send for those of his children who were away from the town. On Sunday, however, he appeared much better, and when his eldest son left to return to hew at Leigh-on-Sea, there was no indication that Mr. Tubb was likely to pass away. 

Late on Sunday, there was, unfortunately, a change for the worse, and though Mr. Tubb's medical attendant (Dr. Plumbs) did all he possibly could for him, the sufferer passed away at 8.30 on Monday evening. He was in his 56th year. 

Mr. Tubb came to Maidenhead when but 12 years of age, and had thus resided in the town nearly the whole of his life. He was at first in the employ Mr. Beck, a baker who carried on business in the High-street, and marrying somewhat young in life, Mr. Tubb started business on his own account, In Bridge-street (the shop now occupied by Mr. Green). Later he moved to Norfolk Park, then to East-street, and next to the top of the High-street, removing between eleven and twelve years to  the more commodious shop and premises where he died. Mr. Tubb conducted a very successful business, and his genial presence will be missed by his fellow-tradesmen as well as by his large number of town and country, and the public generally. He was one of those too few people who find a spherical pleasure in seeking to do others a good turn, and for this reason among others his death is much regretted. 

Mr. Tubb never sought municipal honours, but took an active interest in local affairs, and was for several years a member of the Maidenhead Board of Guardians, being a co-opted member at the time of his death. The old people of the House and the children had a genuine sympathiser and warm and generous-hearted friend in Mr. Tubb, and his visits to the House were always eagerly anticipated by young and old alike, who were always made happier by his little attentions. 

He was a prominent member of the "Loyal Queen of England" lodge of Oddfellows (M.U.), and filled all the principle offices in his lodge, and represented the district at annual conferences of the Order.

He joined the Maidenhead Volunteer Fire Brigade as far back as 7th January, 1867, and was appointed Pioneer in place of Pioneer Thomas, deceased. He was made Sub-Lieutenant on 7th of May, 1877, and was soon afterwards promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. He held this position when he retired on 27th January, 1897. He was probably the most successful Collector the Brigade ever had.On his retirement, Lieutenant Tubb was presented with a marble timepiece, an illuminated address, and a handsome walking-stick, as a mark of the high esteem in which he was held by his comrades. He took a deep interest in the brigade after his retirement from active service, and attended many of it's meetings and parades.

Mr. Tubb's interest in local affairs is evidenced by his wonderful collection of newspaper cuttings and documents concerning municipal work and important public gatherings and celebrations. He possessed, also, a number of old photographs and prints of local events, and a complete set of photographs of the Mayors of Maidenhead, dating back to almost 1863. His collection includes portraits of Mr. "Quaker" Smith, Mr. S. M Preece, Mr. Robert Walker, Mr. Robert Nicholson, and Mr. R. Illsey.

Needless to say, much sympathy is felt with Mrs. Tubb and the sons and daughters of the deceased in the sad bereavement they have sustained. 

The funeral will take place to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon, at 3.30, at the Cemetery. Before his death, Mr. Tubb expressed a wish - which will no doubt be respected - that there should be no flowers sent on the occasion of his funeral, and the latter should be as private and simple a character as possible."

In 1911 the widowed Jane can be found living with her nephew William O'Shea at Sunydene, Talfourd Road, Peckham, London.