29th Generation

1165. Frank FORTESCUE of Woolley¹⁴⁹ was born on 26 February 1857 in Woolley Lodge Farm, Hunts.¹⁷⁰ From copy of Birth Certificate. He was living in 1901 in Buckworth, Hunts. He appeared in the census in 1911. RG14PN8743 RG78PN455 RD171 SD3 ED1 SN53 Manor House, Buckworth, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire
FORTESCUE, Frank Head 1857 54 M Married Inspector of Nuisances Woolley, Hunts
FORTESCUE, Minnie E Wife 1861 50 F Married Potton, Beds 28 6 6
FORTESCUE, Ellen J Dau 1884 27 F Single Shop Assistant - Draper Woolley, Hunts
FORTESCUE, Ethel E Dau 1894 17 F Single Godmanchester, Hunts
Frank died on 9 March 1943 in Alconbury Weston, Hunts. He was buried on 14 March 1943 in St Peter and St Paul, Alconbury, Hunts.^56,171 Graveystone St Peter and St Paul in Alconbury.

Minnie Elizabeth Fortescue
Died 9th January 1923
Aged 62 years
Also husband of above
Frank Fortescue
died 9th March 1943
aged 86 years
RIP

Alconbury now in Cambridgeshire

His funeral attended by
Mrs V Johnson - sister-in-law
Ald G Lenton J.P. (Brampton)
Mr R Lenton - great nephew (Godmanchester)
Miss E Lenton - great niece (Brampton)
Mr J Jellis - nephew and Mrs Jellis (Colesden Grange)
Miss E Jellis niece (Ellington) According to the Huntingdonshire Post Frank gave up Farming in 1893. He farmed at Woolley Lodge Farm having succeeded his father. They moved to Swavesey to "The Old House" Black Horse Lane. Hugh and Joey were born there. Lived at Buckworth Manor House after that. Probably moved to Bridge House Alconbury after retiring on 31 Mach 1934 after 40 years in Public Service. Worked as Highway Inspector and Sanitary Inspector for Huntingdonshire

Frank FORTESCUE of Woolley and Minnie Elizabeth TEBBUTT were married on 8 June 1882 in Potton, Beds. Minnie Elizabeth TEBBUTT¹⁴⁹ was born on 23 December 1860. She died on 9 January 1923 in Alconbury Weston, Hunts. She was buried in St Peter and St Paul, Alconbury, Hunts.

Frank FORTESCUE of Woolley and Minnie Elizabeth TEBBUTT had the following children:

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Ellen Jane (Janey) FORTESCUE¹⁴⁹ was born on 29 May 1883 in Woolley Lodge Farm, Hunts. She appeared in the census in 1911 in Manor House, Buckworth, Huntingdon. Shop Assistant Draper She died in 1937 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Apprentice as a MIlliner for 3 years.in Huntiingdon. Became Buyer but her bad healthovercame her. She owned a Sweet shop in London Road, Southend on Sea before WWII. Sold it and moved to 12 Norton Road, Letchworth in 1935.
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Kathleen Mary (Kit) FORTESCUE.
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Margaret Elizabeth (Madge) FORTESCUE⁵⁶ was born on 19 December 1886 in Woolley Lodge Farm, Hunts. She died on 2 May 1978 in Dibden Purlieu, New Forest, Hants. She was buried in Southampton Crematorium, Hants. Worked as a Nanny
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Minnie Thorp (Bunny) FORTESCUE⁵⁶ was born on 22 December 1888 in Woolley Lodge Farm, Hunts. She died on 20 May 1978 in Dibden Purlieu, New Forest, Hants. She was buried in Southampton Crematorium, Hants. Later in life was housekeeper at" The Thatches" Letchworth for ICL. A wonderful cook and had a marvellous sense of humour.
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Hugh FORTESCUE.
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Ethel Emily (Joey) FORTESCUE.