DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. JOHN DOEL
On Saturday morning, at about three o'clock, Mr. John Doel quietly passed away at Rock Villa, his residence during the latter part of his life. The deceased gentleman was the oldest inhabitant of the town, being born 93 years ago in the adjacent village of Horningsham.
Of poor parents, by sheer thrift and business capacity he rose to be one of the most respected and honoured of Warminster tradesmen. Arriving in the town as a boy, he served as page in the family of the late Mr. Seagram and at the Bath Arms Hotel, and subsequently for many years lived as butler to the late Squire Temple, at Bishopstrow. His first venture as a business man was when he took the Pack Horse in East Street, and a few years later started as a hay and straw dealer, &c., in the yard opposite. He ceased to be a publican years ago, but until the time of his death he continued to manage the other branch of his business, which he considerably enlarged and developed.
In public life his rare business capacities were recognized by his fellow townspeople when, in June, 1897, he was elected as one of the first members of the newly-incorporated Local Board of health, on which he held a seat till the authority was transformed into an Urban District Council. On that body he continuously represented the town till the last election, when, owing to physical infirmities, he decided not to again seek re-election. His retirement, inevitable as it was, was deeply regretted by his fellow councillors, who unanimously decided to send him an illuminated address, warmly thanking him for his valuable services for the welfare of the town, which they assured him had been highly appreciated.
At the time of his death he was a member of the Board of Guardians, on which he sat for a great number of years, attending regularly whenever his health would permit. In local politics he was a stringent economist, never wasting a penny when it could be saved, while in the affairs of the nation he was one of the old fashioned Tories—a strong opponent to radical and advanced views.
He married twice, and followed both of his wives to the grave. He had no children, but was affectionately fond and proud of his cousin, Mr. James Doel, of Plymouth, better known as the oldest living actor in the world.
His venerable figure will be sadly missed in the town, in which, during the past year, and even three days before his death, he was to be seen taking a drive in his carriage or Bath-chair.
The funeral took place on Wednesday, every respect being paid to the memory of the deceased gentleman by the townspeople generally, blinds being drawn in almost every house on the route of the procession. The remains were interred in a brick grave at Christ Church, the coffin being laid beside those of his second wife and Miss A. M. Small, a personal friend. The former having been buried in 1855, and the latter in 1852. The Revs. W. Hickman and R. L. N. Westlake conducted the service, which was of a simple character. The mourners present were Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. J. Parham, Mrs. Harrison, Misses Bristow, Mrs. Hayter, Mr. Slade, Mrs. Richards (housekeeper), Mr. Mines (the business manager), and Messrs. H. W. Wakeman and Claud H. Barber (the executors). The Urban Council was represented by the following members: Dr. Alcock, Messrs. F. Moody, T. H. Harraway, R. Sly, J. H. Neat, E. J. Halliday, G. Chambers, with the surveyor (Mr. A. F. Long) and the treasurer (Mr. G. B. Mundy). Among the Guardians present were: Mr. Cd. H. Stratton (vice-chairman), J. N. Parham, W. Chapman, F. Pullin, R. Coles, the clerk (Mr. J. Merrick), and the master (Mr. J. White). Others attending were: Messrs. G. Barber, F. King, J. Hiscock, J. Lucas, W. H. Hardick, J. Smith, and J. Vicary. A number of beautiful wreaths were sent, amougst others by Mrs. Down, Mrs. Giles and Mrs. Elliot, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wakeman, Mrs. and Miss Bayly, Mrs. Richards, Miss A. Harrison, Mrs. Carpenter, W. Slade and M. Hayter, Mr. and Mrs F. H. Cross, and Mrs. J. Parham, Fanny and Lucy. The body was encased in a fine shell, while the coffin was of polished oak, with brass furniture, the breastplate bearing the inscription, "John Doel, died 4th September, 1897, aged 93."
—Wiltshire Times, Saturday, September 11, 1897, 8:5.
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IN MEMORIAM.
DOEL.—In loving memory of my dear Uncle, John Doel, who died September 4th, 1897, at Rock Villa. For thirty years member of Warminster Urban District Council.
A loving Uncle, a true friend;
Thinking of others, until the end.
ANNIE HARRISON.
—Warminster & Westbury Journal, and Wilts County Advertiser, Saturday, September 2, 1905,
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On Saturday morning, at about three o'clock, Mr. John Doel quietly passed away at Rock Villa, his residence during the latter part of his life. The deceased gentleman was the oldest inhabitant of the town, being born 93 years ago in the adjacent village of Horningsham.
Of poor parents, by sheer thrift and business capacity he rose to be one of the most respected and honoured of Warminster tradesmen. Arriving in the town as a boy, he served as page in the family of the late Mr. Seagram and at the Bath Arms Hotel, and subsequently for many years lived as butler to the late Squire Temple, at Bishopstrow. His first venture as a business man was when he took the Pack Horse in East Street, and a few years later started as a hay and straw dealer, &c., in the yard opposite. He ceased to be a publican years ago, but until the time of his death he continued to manage the other branch of his business, which he considerably enlarged and developed.
In public life his rare business capacities were recognized by his fellow townspeople when, in June, 1897, he was elected as one of the first members of the newly-incorporated Local Board of health, on which he held a seat till the authority was transformed into an Urban District Council. On that body he continuously represented the town till the last election, when, owing to physical infirmities, he decided not to again seek re-election. His retirement, inevitable as it was, was deeply regretted by his fellow councillors, who unanimously decided to send him an illuminated address, warmly thanking him for his valuable services for the welfare of the town, which they assured him had been highly appreciated.
At the time of his death he was a member of the Board of Guardians, on which he sat for a great number of years, attending regularly whenever his health would permit. In local politics he was a stringent economist, never wasting a penny when it could be saved, while in the affairs of the nation he was one of the old fashioned Tories—a strong opponent to radical and advanced views.
He married twice, and followed both of his wives to the grave. He had no children, but was affectionately fond and proud of his cousin, Mr. James Doel, of Plymouth, better known as the oldest living actor in the world.
His venerable figure will be sadly missed in the town, in which, during the past year, and even three days before his death, he was to be seen taking a drive in his carriage or Bath-chair.
The funeral took place on Wednesday, every respect being paid to the memory of the deceased gentleman by the townspeople generally, blinds being drawn in almost every house on the route of the procession. The remains were interred in a brick grave at Christ Church, the coffin being laid beside those of his second wife and Miss A. M. Small, a personal friend. The former having been buried in 1855, and the latter in 1852. The Revs. W. Hickman and R. L. N. Westlake conducted the service, which was of a simple character. The mourners present were Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. J. Parham, Mrs. Harrison, Misses Bristow, Mrs. Hayter, Mr. Slade, Mrs. Richards (housekeeper), Mr. Mines (the business manager), and Messrs. H. W. Wakeman and Claud H. Barber (the executors). The Urban Council was represented by the following members: Dr. Alcock, Messrs. F. Moody, T. H. Harraway, R. Sly, J. H. Neat, E. J. Halliday, G. Chambers, with the surveyor (Mr. A. F. Long) and the treasurer (Mr. G. B. Mundy). Among the Guardians present were: Mr. Cd. H. Stratton (vice-chairman), J. N. Parham, W. Chapman, F. Pullin, R. Coles, the clerk (Mr. J. Merrick), and the master (Mr. J. White). Others attending were: Messrs. G. Barber, F. King, J. Hiscock, J. Lucas, W. H. Hardick, J. Smith, and J. Vicary. A number of beautiful wreaths were sent, amougst others by Mrs. Down, Mrs. Giles and Mrs. Elliot, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wakeman, Mrs. and Miss Bayly, Mrs. Richards, Miss A. Harrison, Mrs. Carpenter, W. Slade and M. Hayter, Mr. and Mrs F. H. Cross, and Mrs. J. Parham, Fanny and Lucy. The body was encased in a fine shell, while the coffin was of polished oak, with brass furniture, the breastplate bearing the inscription, "John Doel, died 4th September, 1897, aged 93."
—Wiltshire Times, Saturday, September 11, 1897, 8:5.
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IN MEMORIAM.
DOEL.—In loving memory of my dear Uncle, John Doel, who died September 4th, 1897, at Rock Villa. For thirty years member of Warminster Urban District Council.
A loving Uncle, a true friend;
Thinking of others, until the end.
ANNIE HARRISON.
—Warminster & Westbury Journal, and Wilts County Advertiser, Saturday, September 2, 1905,
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DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. JOHN DOEL
On Saturday morning, at about three o'clock, Mr. John Doel quietly passed away at Rock Villa, his residence during the latter part of his life. The deceased gentleman was the oldest inhabitant of the town, being born 93 years ago in the adjacent village of Horningsham.
Of poor parents, by sheer thrift and business capacity he rose to be one of the most respected and honoured of Warminster tradesmen. Arriving in the town as a boy, he served as page in the family of the late Mr. Seagram and at the Bath Arms Hotel, and subsequently for many years lived as butler to the late Squire Temple, at Bishopstrow. His first venture as a business man was when he took the Pack Horse in East Street, and a few years later started as a hay and straw dealer, &c., in the yard opposite. He ceased to be a publican years ago, but until the time of his death he continued to manage the other branch of his business, which he considerably enlarged and developed.
In public life his rare business capacities were recognized by his fellow townspeople when, in June, 1897, he was elected as one of the first members of the newly-incorporated Local Board of health, on which he held a seat till the authority was transformed into an Urban District Council. On that body he continuously represented the town till the last election, when, owing to physical infirmities, he decided not to again seek re-election. His retirement, inevitable as it was, was deeply regretted by his fellow councillors, who unanimously decided to send him an illuminated address, warmly thanking him for his valuable services for the welfare of the town, which they assured him had been highly appreciated.
At the time of his death he was a member of the Board of Guardians, on which he sat for a great number of years, attending regularly whenever his health would permit. In local politics he was a stringent economist, never wasting a penny when it could be saved, while in the affairs of the nation he was one of the old fashioned Tories—a strong opponent to radical and advanced views.
He married twice, and followed both of his wives to the grave. He had no children, but was affectionately fond and proud of his cousin, Mr. James Doel, of Plymouth, better known as the oldest living actor in the world.
His venerable figure will be sadly missed in the town, in which, during the past year, and even three days before his death, he was to be seen taking a drive in his carriage or Bath-chair.
The funeral took place on Wednesday, every respect being paid to the memory of the deceased gentleman by the townspeople generally, blinds being drawn in almost every house on the route of the procession. The remains were interred in a brick grave at Christ Church, the coffin being laid beside those of his second wife and Miss A. M. Small, a personal friend. The former having been buried in 1855, and the latter in 1852. The Revs. W. Hickman and R. L. N. Westlake conducted the service, which was of a simple character. The mourners present were Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. J. Parham, Mrs. Harrison, Misses Bristow, Mrs. Hayter, Mr. Slade, Mrs. Richards (housekeeper), Mr. Mines (the business manager), and Messrs. H. W. Wakeman and Claud H. Barber (the executors). The Urban Council was represented by the following members: Dr. Alcock, Messrs. F. Moody, T. H. Harraway, R. Sly, J. H. Neat, E. J. Halliday, G. Chambers, with the surveyor (Mr. A. F. Long) and the treasurer (Mr. G. B. Mundy). Among the Guardians present were: Mr. Cd. H. Stratton (vice-chairman), J. N. Parham, W. Chapman, F. Pullin, R. Coles, the clerk (Mr. J. Merrick), and the master (Mr. J. White). Others attending were: Messrs. G. Barber, F. King, J. Hiscock, J. Lucas, W. H. Hardick, J. Smith, and J. Vicary. A number of beautiful wreaths were sent, amougst others by Mrs. Down, Mrs. Giles and Mrs. Elliot, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wakeman, Mrs. and Miss Bayly, Mrs. Richards, Miss A. Harrison, Mrs. Carpenter, W. Slade and M. Hayter, Mr. and Mrs F. H. Cross, and Mrs. J. Parham, Fanny and Lucy. The body was encased in a fine shell, while the coffin was of polished oak, with brass furniture, the breastplate bearing the inscription, "John Doel, died 4th September, 1897, aged 93."
—Wiltshire Times, Saturday, September 11, 1897, 8:5.
(www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
IN MEMORIAM.
DOEL.—In loving memory of my dear Uncle, John Doel, who died September 4th, 1897, at Rock Villa. For thirty years member of Warminster Urban District Council.
A loving Uncle, a true friend;
Thinking of others, until the end.
ANNIE HARRISON.
—Warminster & Westbury Journal, and Wilts County Advertiser, Saturday, September 2, 1905,
(www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
On Saturday morning, at about three o'clock, Mr. John Doel quietly passed away at Rock Villa, his residence during the latter part of his life. The deceased gentleman was the oldest inhabitant of the town, being born 93 years ago in the adjacent village of Horningsham.
Of poor parents, by sheer thrift and business capacity he rose to be one of the most respected and honoured of Warminster tradesmen. Arriving in the town as a boy, he served as page in the family of the late Mr. Seagram and at the Bath Arms Hotel, and subsequently for many years lived as butler to the late Squire Temple, at Bishopstrow. His first venture as a business man was when he took the Pack Horse in East Street, and a few years later started as a hay and straw dealer, &c., in the yard opposite. He ceased to be a publican years ago, but until the time of his death he continued to manage the other branch of his business, which he considerably enlarged and developed.
In public life his rare business capacities were recognized by his fellow townspeople when, in June, 1897, he was elected as one of the first members of the newly-incorporated Local Board of health, on which he held a seat till the authority was transformed into an Urban District Council. On that body he continuously represented the town till the last election, when, owing to physical infirmities, he decided not to again seek re-election. His retirement, inevitable as it was, was deeply regretted by his fellow councillors, who unanimously decided to send him an illuminated address, warmly thanking him for his valuable services for the welfare of the town, which they assured him had been highly appreciated.
At the time of his death he was a member of the Board of Guardians, on which he sat for a great number of years, attending regularly whenever his health would permit. In local politics he was a stringent economist, never wasting a penny when it could be saved, while in the affairs of the nation he was one of the old fashioned Tories—a strong opponent to radical and advanced views.
He married twice, and followed both of his wives to the grave. He had no children, but was affectionately fond and proud of his cousin, Mr. James Doel, of Plymouth, better known as the oldest living actor in the world.
His venerable figure will be sadly missed in the town, in which, during the past year, and even three days before his death, he was to be seen taking a drive in his carriage or Bath-chair.
The funeral took place on Wednesday, every respect being paid to the memory of the deceased gentleman by the townspeople generally, blinds being drawn in almost every house on the route of the procession. The remains were interred in a brick grave at Christ Church, the coffin being laid beside those of his second wife and Miss A. M. Small, a personal friend. The former having been buried in 1855, and the latter in 1852. The Revs. W. Hickman and R. L. N. Westlake conducted the service, which was of a simple character. The mourners present were Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. J. Parham, Mrs. Harrison, Misses Bristow, Mrs. Hayter, Mr. Slade, Mrs. Richards (housekeeper), Mr. Mines (the business manager), and Messrs. H. W. Wakeman and Claud H. Barber (the executors). The Urban Council was represented by the following members: Dr. Alcock, Messrs. F. Moody, T. H. Harraway, R. Sly, J. H. Neat, E. J. Halliday, G. Chambers, with the surveyor (Mr. A. F. Long) and the treasurer (Mr. G. B. Mundy). Among the Guardians present were: Mr. Cd. H. Stratton (vice-chairman), J. N. Parham, W. Chapman, F. Pullin, R. Coles, the clerk (Mr. J. Merrick), and the master (Mr. J. White). Others attending were: Messrs. G. Barber, F. King, J. Hiscock, J. Lucas, W. H. Hardick, J. Smith, and J. Vicary. A number of beautiful wreaths were sent, amougst others by Mrs. Down, Mrs. Giles and Mrs. Elliot, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wakeman, Mrs. and Miss Bayly, Mrs. Richards, Miss A. Harrison, Mrs. Carpenter, W. Slade and M. Hayter, Mr. and Mrs F. H. Cross, and Mrs. J. Parham, Fanny and Lucy. The body was encased in a fine shell, while the coffin was of polished oak, with brass furniture, the breastplate bearing the inscription, "John Doel, died 4th September, 1897, aged 93."
—Wiltshire Times, Saturday, September 11, 1897, 8:5.
(www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
IN MEMORIAM.
DOEL.—In loving memory of my dear Uncle, John Doel, who died September 4th, 1897, at Rock Villa. For thirty years member of Warminster Urban District Council.
A loving Uncle, a true friend;
Thinking of others, until the end.
ANNIE HARRISON.
—Warminster & Westbury Journal, and Wilts County Advertiser, Saturday, September 2, 1905,
(www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
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