The Boyes Fowler Family
Benjamin John BOYES FOWLER (Snr)
Benjamin Senior was born around 1830 in Eastleach Turville, Gloucestershire. In the 1871 census, he is listed as being a Firebrick Maker and Attorney at Law.
Benjamin married Mary Jane HARE on 10th June 1862:
Benjamin Senior was born around 1830 in Eastleach Turville, Gloucestershire. In the 1871 census, he is listed as being a Firebrick Maker and Attorney at Law.
Benjamin married Mary Jane HARE on 10th June 1862:
Oxford Journal - Saturday 14 June 1862
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Benjamin died on 1st March 1873:
Oxford Journal - Saturday 08 March 1873
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Mary Jane BOYES FOWLER
Mary Jane's late husband was Benjamin J. BOYES FOWLER. Before moving to 7 Elliot Street, the family lived at 3 Esplanade, Plymouth.
Mary Jane BOYES FOWLER died in Plymouth in 1920.
Mary Jane's late husband was Benjamin J. BOYES FOWLER. Before moving to 7 Elliot Street, the family lived at 3 Esplanade, Plymouth.
Mary Jane BOYES FOWLER died in Plymouth in 1920.
Benjamin John BOYES FOWLER (Jnr)
Benjamin was admitted to Pembroke College, Oxford on 23rd October 1882, at the age of 19. On the Oxford University Alumni database, he is listed as being the son of Benjamin John BOYES-FOWLER of Plymouth, gent. He graduated from the university in December 1888 with the award of a Bachelor of Arts.
Benjamin John BOYES FOWLER died in Plymouth in 1916.
Benjamin was admitted to Pembroke College, Oxford on 23rd October 1882, at the age of 19. On the Oxford University Alumni database, he is listed as being the son of Benjamin John BOYES-FOWLER of Plymouth, gent. He graduated from the university in December 1888 with the award of a Bachelor of Arts.
Benjamin John BOYES FOWLER died in Plymouth in 1916.
Mary Grace BOYES FOWLER
It would seem that Mary Grace was heavily involved in the political scene in Plymouth. The following reports appeared in the Western Morning News in 1923, while Mary was probably still living at 7 Elliot Street:
Western Morning News - Wednesday 10 January 1923
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Western Morning News - Thursday 14 June 1923
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As may be seen from these articles, she was involved with the Plymouth branch of the Primrose League, of which Lady Astor was also a member. The League was an organisation for spreading Conservative principles in Great Britain. It was founded in 1882 and active until the mid-1990s.
Western Morning News - Monday 15 December 1924
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Western Morning News - Tuesday 09 June 1925
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Mary and Lady Astor were obviously acquainted, which could suggest that Lady Astor may have been an occasional (or frequent?) visitor to 7 Elliot Street, especially as Lord and Lady Astor lived just around the corner at 3 Elliot Terrace!
According to the British Telephone Books, Mary Grace BOYES FOWLER was still living at 7 Elliot Street in 1926.
Mary Grace died on 30th October 1953 at 54 Thicket Road, Anerley, London, SE20. At the time of her death, she was living at 23 Elm Park Mansions, Chelsea, London, SW3. Probate was granted on 25th February 1954 to Olive Marianne Rearden, spinster. Mary's effects amounted to £564.7s.10d.
According to the British Telephone Books, Mary Grace BOYES FOWLER was still living at 7 Elliot Street in 1926.
Mary Grace died on 30th October 1953 at 54 Thicket Road, Anerley, London, SE20. At the time of her death, she was living at 23 Elm Park Mansions, Chelsea, London, SW3. Probate was granted on 25th February 1954 to Olive Marianne Rearden, spinster. Mary's effects amounted to £564.7s.10d.