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Samuel Lowe M.A. Samuel Lowe M.A. was the vicar of St Lawrence, Darlaston, Staffs, during the period 1814 to 1834 and officiated the following, Samuel Steatham (1815-1884) baptised. James St(e)ath(a)m (1800-1816) buried. James Steatham (1816-1816) baptised. James Steatham (1816-1816) buried. Samuel Lowe (1775-1834). This research is broken down into Five sections; Quick Overview. Detailed Research (Samuel's origins and Children). Census findings. Discussion. Research - Additional Planned. |
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Quick Overview
Samuel Lowe was born in 1775, parents Edward and Ann in London. Samuel Lowe married Marianne Maddock, in Nottingham, in 1809/1810. Samuel Lowe died in 1834. They had the following four children, Charles Benjamin Lowe, born 1811. Henry Edward Lowe, born 1814. Edward Clarkson Lowe, born 1815. John Clarkson Lowe, born 1816. Detailed Research Note - as children are born their lives will be covered in their entirety, before moving on with Samuel Lowe's story. Samuel Lowe himself will shown as bold Samuel Lowe's children will be shown as bold underline Samuel Lowe's grandchildren will shown as just underline. Samuel Lowe was born in 1775, in London, the son of Edward Lowe. |
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Samuel Lowe's baptism. |
Samuel Lowe was baptised on Monday 12th June 1776, to Edward Lowe and Ann, in London. |
Trinity College Gate, Cambridge. |
Samuel Lowe on Thursday the 3rd October 1793, at the age of 18 was admitted [CED] as a pensioner to Trinity College, Cambridge.
He was matriculated Lent 1795. [Matriculation is the process by which you will be formally admitted to the University] He was then became a scholar, and obtained a B.A., Aegr. Wrangler in 1798. [Wrangler is the name given to someone graduating with a first class degree in Mathematics from a Cambridge University. The Senior Wrangler was the person with the highest marks, followed by the Second Wrangler and so on down the list. This method of classification lasted until 1909, since when the lists have been published in alphabetical order]. [Aegr. is Aegrotat, from the Latin verb aegrotare (English; fall ill, make ill). Aegrotat means he was ill during the examination, and was awarded the degree and indeed the status of a first-class degree, on the basis of his work during his terms at Cambridge. I am most grateful for the assistance and information provided by the Master and Fellows of Trinity College, Cambridge. |
Southwell Minister. |
Samuel Lowe was educated [CED] at The Minster School, Southwell, Nottinghamshire. The school [WIK] was founded in about 1500 to educate the choristers at the cathedral. It was formerly a selective school, known as Southwell Minster Collegiate Grammar School. |
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Trinity College Gate, Cambridge. |
Samuel Lowe on Thursday the 3rd October 1793, at the age of 18 was admitted [CED] as a pensioner to Trinity College, Cambridge.
He was matriculated Lent 1795. [Matriculation is the process by which you will be formally admitted to the University] He was then became a scholar, and obtained a B.A., Aegr. Wrangler in 1798. [Wrangler is the name given to someone graduating with a first class degree in Mathematics from a Cambridge University. The Senior Wrangler was the person with the highest marks, followed by the Second Wrangler and so on down the list. This method of classification lasted until 1909, since when the lists have been published in alphabetical order]. [Aegr. is Aegrotat, from the Latin verb aegrotare (English; fall ill, make ill). Aegrotat means he was ill during the examination, and was awarded the degree and indeed the status of a first-class degree, on the basis of his work during his terms at Cambridge. I am most grateful for the assistance and information provided by the Master and Fellows of Trinity College, Cambridge. |
The Pepys Library Magdalene College, Cambridge. |
Samuel Lowe then obtained [CED] in 1802, a M.A. from Magdalene College, Cambridge.
He went on to become [CED] a Fellow and Tutor at Magdalene College, Cambridge during 1802-14. Magdalene College [WIK] is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England. The college was founded in 1428 as a Benedictine hostel, in time coming to be known as Buckingham College, before being re-founded in 1542 as the College of St Mary Magdalene. The Pepys Library in Magdalene College, Cambridge houses the diaries of Samuel Pepys along with his other books. In addition we see mentioned. [BNA] Norfolk Chronicle - 15th October 1803 CAMBRIDGE, October 13.- On Monday being the first day of term, the following gentlemen were elected University Officers for the year ensuing: .... Taxors, Thos. Sumpter, M.A. King's Coll. Samuel Lowe, M.A. Magdalen. A Taxor was a representative of the University of Cambridge who exercised the University's rights to intervene in trade in the town of Cambridge, England. One senior and one junior taxor was elected each year, and each had to be an MA of the University. These posts have not been filled since 1856. I assume that as Samuel Lowe was listed second as he was the Junior. |
All Saints, Long Sutton, Hants. |
During his period at Magdalene College, Samuel Lowe was made [CED] Stipendiary Curate, of All Saints, Long Sutton, Hants.
The living [BHO] is a perpetual curacy in the diocese of Winchester, in the patronage of St. Cross Hospital, and a vicarage in the diocese of Bath and Wells, in the patronage of the dean and-chapter. The screen and pulpit are of carved oak, and of great antiquity. |
St. Peter, Duxford, Cambridgeshire. |
Samuel Lowe was then made [CED] Stipendiary Curate, of St. Peter, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, on Thursday the 6th November 1806.
Duxford is about 10 miles South West of Magdalene College. It has a [BHO] C12 tower and tower arch, C18 chancel rebuilt in C14 or C15 retaining one original window. Late C14 north and south aisles, final restoration was in 1884-1891. In addition we have mentioned. [BNA] Northampton Mercury - Saturday 12th March 1808. Cambridge, March 4.- The Rev. Samuel Lowe M.A. of Magdalen college, and the Rev. Mr. Baines, of Christ's college, have been returned by the University to the Earl of Guildford, who is to present one of them to the vicarage of Burwell, in this county, vacated by the death of the Rev. Mr. Turner. |
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Samuel Lowe's marriage. |
Samuel Lowe married [IGI] Marianne, the daughter of Benjamin Maddock, of Nottingham, on the 10th of July 1810.
In addition we have mentioned. [BNA] Bury and Norwich Post - 18th July 1810. On Monday last the Rev. Samuel Lowe, M.A. Fellow of Magdalen-college, was married to Miss Mattock, eldest daughter of - Mattock, esq. of Nottingham. Oxford University and City Herald Saturday 21st July 1810. Rev. Samuel Lowe, M.A. fellow of Magdalen College, Cambridge, to Miss Maddock, eldest daughter of Mr. Maddock, of Nottingham. Norfolk Chronicle Saturday 21st July 1810. Rev. Samuel Lowe, M.A. fellow of Magdalen College, Cambridge, to Miss Mattock, eldest daughter of Mr. Mattock, of Nottingham. There seems some confusion about Marianes' surname is it Maddock, Mattock and even Mattlock? The place is mentioned as Stamford, and the date changes to the 20th in one report. |
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Charles Benjamin Lowe's baptism. |
Samuel Lowe then had a son, Charles Benjamin Lowe, born [IGI] on Tuesday the 2nd July 1811, and baptised [IGI] on Sunday the 18th August 1811, at the church of St. Andrew, Chesterton, Cambridge. This church is in the center of Cambridge! Charles Benjamin Lowe is mentioned in Samuel Lowe's will. |
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Trinity College Gate. |
Charles Benjamin Lowe was admitted [CED] as a pensioner (age 20) at Trinity College Cambridge on Tuesday the 5th July 1831.
He was Matriculated [CED] Michs. 1831, obtained a B.A. in 1835, then a M.A. in 1838. Ordained [CED] Deacon (Lichfield and Coventry) in 1836, and then made [CED] a priest in 1837. Charles Benjamin Lowe then became [CED] Curate of St Maurice, Winchester, and also Curate and Afternoon Lecturer at the Parish Church of Hertford in 1836-45. Cambridge Independent Press - Saturday 11th November 1843, TRINITY COLLEGE. A memorial has been signed by large number of the rate-payers of the united parishes of All Saints and St. John, Hertford, requesting the Lord Chancellor for a presentation to the vicarage, vacant the death of Mr. Orme to confer it upon the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A., the present curate. The memorial been presented to the Chancellor by Lord Mahon. |
Charles Benjamin Lowe. |
Charles Benjamin Lowe married [IGI] Caroline Maria Haig, born 1810, Dublin, Ireland.
This is reported in newspapers. [BNA] Belfast Commercial Chronicle - Wednesday 3rd January 1838. On the 5th ult. at Edgbaston Church, near Birmingham, the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, to Caroline, second daughter of Robert Haig, Esq. of Dublin, and grand-daughter of the late Sir William Wolseley, Bart. Coventry Herald - Friday 8th December 1837. Tuesday, at Edgbaston the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, eldest son of the late Rev. Samuel Lowe, Rector of Darlaston, Staffordshire, to Caroline, second daughter of Robert Haig, Esq., of Dublin. Coventry Standard - Friday 8th December 1837. MARRIAGES. ... at Edgbaston Church, the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, eldest son of the late Rev. Samuel Lowe Rector of Darlaston, to Caroline, second daughter of Robert Haig, Esq., of Dublin. Berkshire Chronicle - Saturday 9th December 1837 . Dec. 5, at Edgbaston, the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, eldest son of the late Rev. Samuel Lowe, rector of Darlaston, to Caroline, daughter Robert Haig, Esq of Dublin. Wolverhampton Chronicle and Staffordshire Advertiser - Wednesday 13th December 1837. MARRIAGES... On the 5th instant, at Edgbaston church, by the Rev. William Marsh, the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, eldest son of the Rev. Samuel Lowe, rector of Darlaston, to Caroline, second daughter of Robert Haig, Esq. of Dublin. Cheltenham Chronicle - Thursday 14th December 1837. Dec. 5th. at Edgbaston Church, near Birmingham, by the Rev. William Marsh, the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, eldest son of the late Rev. Samuel Lowe, Rector of Darlaston, Staffordshire, to Caroline, second daughter of Robert Haig, Esq. of Dublin, and grandaughter of the Sir William Wolesley, Bart. Freeman's Journal - Monday 18th December 1837. MARRIAGES - On the 5th instant, at Egdbaston Church, near Birmingham, the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, to Caroline, second daughter of Robert Haig, of this city Esq., and grand-daughter of the late Sir Wolseley, Bart. Exeter Flying Post - Thursday 21st December 1837. December 5, at Edgbaston Church, near Birmingham, by the Rev. William Marsh, the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, eldest son of the late Rev. Samuel Lowe, Rector of Darlaston, Staffordshire, to Caroline, 2nd daughter of Robt. Haig, Esq of Dublin, and grand-daughter of the late Sir Wolesley, Bart. Belfast Commercial Chronicle - Wednesday 3rd January 1838. At Edgbaston Church, near Birmingham, the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, to Caroline, second daughter of Robert Haig, Esq. of Dublin, and grand-daughter of the late Sir William Wolselcy, Bart. |
Infant Orphan Asylum, Wanstead. |
Charles Benjamin Lowe then became [CED] Chaplain, at the Infant Orphan Asylum, Wanstead.
The Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum was founded by the philanthropist Andrew Reed in 1827 and was based in Hackney. In the 1830s, and owing to a lack of space in the current building, Reed applied to the Crown Estate for a section of land in Snaresbrook, which was then part of Wanstead Forest, and a grant to help fund the building of a new premises. the foundation stone was laid by Albert, Prince Consort in 1841. The Infant Orphanage Asylum was officially opened on 27 June 1843 by Leopold I of Belgium. It is designed in the Jacobean gothic style and cost £35,000 to construct. £35,000 in 1841, in today's money would be the equal to £3,868,863 - Calculated using this Link. The children had to be either fatherless or entirely orphaned; under the age of seven; and that their late fathers would have to have been considered by the trustees to be either "creditable" (not earning less than £50 a year upon their death), "respectable" (£100 a year), or "very respectable" (£400 a year). £50 in 1841, in today's money would be the equal to £5,526 - Calculated using this Link. £100 in 1841, in today's money would be the equal to £11,053 - Calculated using this Link. £400 in 1841, in today's money would be the equal to £44,215 - Calculated using this Link. In exceptional circumstances, the institution accepted children whose fathers were still alive but "subject to confirmed lunacy or paralysis", according to a reporter for the Derbyshire Courier. By 1860 there were 595 fatherless children housed at the orphanage. In 1919 King George V renamed the premises the Royal Infant Orphanage. |
St Helens, Ashby-de-la-Zouch. |
Charles Benjamin Lowe then became Curate of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, 1849-52, St Helen’s Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The building dates to the early 1470s, when it was built - along with the Hastings Tower at the nearby castle - by William, Baron Hastings (Lord Chamberlain to Edward IV). The church was enlarged with the addition of two side aisles in the late 19th Century, to provide for a growing congregation. Many of the Earls and Countesses of Huntingdon are buried beneath the Chancel, and a beautiful alabaster table tomb shows the effigies of Francis, the 2nd Earl, and his wife, Catherine Pole. This is reported in newspapers. [BNA] The Atlas - Saturday 1st June 1850. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, to the Curacy of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Express (London) - Wednesday 29th May 1850. PREFERMENTS. ...Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, to the Curacy of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, co. Leicester, diocese of Peterborough. Morning Post - Monday 03 June 1850. The following newly ordained clergymen have been licensed to the curacies appended to their names:- By the Bishop of Peterborough-... The Rev. C. B. Lowe, to the Curacy of Asby-de-la-Zouch. Cheltenham Chronicle - Thursday 06th June 1850. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, to the Curacy of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. Westmorland Gazette - Saturday 8th June 1850. Ecclesiastical Appointments and Preferments. ... the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, to the curacy of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. |
Duddington Church. |
Charles Benjamin Lowe then became Vicar of Duddington, Northamptonshire, 1853-60.
This is reported in newspapers. [BNA] Daily News (London) - Tuesday 17th May 1853. CLERICAL PREFERMENTS Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, to the Perpetual Curacy of Duddington, county Northampton, diocese Peterborough. |
South Collingham, Nottinghamshire. |
Charles Benjamin Lowe then became the Rector [CED] of South Collingham, Nottinghamshire, in 1860-6. Value £418 with residence.
£418 in 1865, in today's money would be the equal to £54,154 - Calculated using this Link. This is reported in newspapers. [BNA] Cambridge Chronicle and Journal - Saturday 7th July 1860. TRINITY COLLEGE...The Lord Bishop of Peterborough has presented the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A. [B.A. 1835], formerly of Trinity College, Perpetual Curate of Duddington, to the Rectory of South Collingham, Notts. Northampton Mercury - Saturday 7th July 1860. NORTHAMPTON COUNTY COURT. The Lord Bishop of Peterborough has presented the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, perpetual curate of Duddington to the rectory of South Collingham, Notts. Bedfordshire Times and Independent - Tuesday 10th July 1860. The Lord Bishop Peterborough has presented the Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A. [B. A. 1835], formerly of Trinity College, Perpetual Curate of the Rectory of South Collingham, Notts. Cambridge Independent Press - Saturday 14th July 1860. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, [B.A. 1835] and M.A. of this college, has been appointed to the rectory of South Collingham, Notts.: val. £418 with residence. £418 in 1860, in today's money would be the equal to £54,154 - Calculated using this Link. Sherborne Mercury - Tuesday 17th July 1860. Vicarages.—Duddington, Northamptonshire: diocise of Peterborough: val. £157 with residence: pat. Bishop of Peterborough : Rev. C. B. Lowe, prom. £157 in 1865, in today's money would be the equal to £20,340 - Calculated using this Link. |
Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire |
Charles Benjamin Lowe then lastly became Rector [CED] of Tydd St Mary, Lincs, 1866-1904. Note the name Tydd is from the Old English tydd, or "shrubs or brushwood". [A. D. Mills, "A Dictionary of English Place-Names," Oxford University Press, 1991]. The name is pronounced "Tidd". The parish church is a Grade I listed building dedicated to Saint Mary dating from the 12th century and restored 1869. It has a 15th-century west tower and a 15th-century font. At the entrance to the churchyard is a Grade II listed Lychgate dating from 1919. In the churchyard is a Grade II listed fragment of a medieval cross dating from the 14th century. The church has five larger bells were cast in 1788 at the Downham Market foundry of Thomas Osborn. The following from the archives makes interesting reading, Mortgage for £430 14s with interest, 1. Revd Charles Benjamin Lowe, rector of Tydd St Mary. 2. The Governors of Queen Anne's Bounty. 3. Joseph Keech Aston of Dean's Yard, Westminster, esq. Mortgage by 1 to 3, in trust for 2. Money to be spent on rebuilding the coach house, stables, cowshed and outbuildings on the glebe. Interestingly The only English Pope Nicholas Breakspear (Adrian IV) was a 12th Century rector at St. Mary. This is reported in newspapers. [BNA] Bury and Norwich Post - Tuesday 27th March 1866. The Lord Chancellor has presented the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A., to the Rectory of Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire. We now see. Hour - Tuesday 29th July 1873. MARRIAGES. ARMITAGE-LOWE.-On the 22nd inst., at Tydd St. Mary, near Wisbeach, by the Rev. Edward Lowe, curate of Long Melford, the Rev. George Bowker Armitage, Curate of Huntley, near Gloucester, youufer (sic) son of George Armitage, Esq., J.P., D.L., of Milnsbridge House, Huddersfield, to Matilda Constance, youngest daughter of the Rev. Charles B. Lowe, Rector of Tydd St. Mary. Caroline Lowe the wife of Charles Benjamin Lowe died in 1899. Charles Benjamin Lowe dies [CED] in his study at the rectory, where he had his bed placed, for the last 18 months, on Saturday the 23rd July 1904, aged 94, of senile decay, as certified by the Dr, Colman. In addition we see his death mentioned in newspapers. [BNA] Bolton Evening News - Monday 25th July 1904. The death took place at Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, Saturday, of the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe. M.A., in his 94th year. The deceased was believed to be the oldest working clergyman in England, his clerical career extending over 68 years. 38 years of which had been rector of Tydd St. Mary. Up to time of his death, the rector continued to take part in the services of the church. Eastern Daily Press - Monday 25th July 1904. DEATH OF THE OLDEST WORKING CLERGYMAN IN ENGLAND The death took place at Tydd St. Mary Rectory, Lincolnshire, on Saturday of the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M. A., in his ninety-fourth year, the deceased at the time of his death being believed to be the oldest working clergyman in England. Up to nearly the close of career the deceased had continued take some part in the Sunday service his church. In the middle of June last he had fall, and though he recovered from the accident afterwards he afterwards gradually lost strength, and died Saturday morning. The deceased clergyman ordained in 1836. and his clerical career accordingly extended over period 68 years. He was formerly vicar of Duddington for seven years (from 1853 1860). and was rector of South Collingham, Notts, from 1860 to 1866. He was appointed to the living of Tydd Mary by the Lord Chancellor in 1866. and had remained rector of Tydd for 38 years. The living is worth over £900 and vicarage house. and formerly of even greater value. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Eastern Daily Press - Monday 25th July 1904. The death has taken place of the Rev. C. B. Lowe, M.A., rector of Tydd St. Mary, at the ago of 93. He was believed to be the oldest working clergyman in England. Evening Star - Monday 25th July 1904. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, one of the oldest clergy of the English Church, died at Tydd St. Mary Rectory, near Wisbech, on Saturday, at the age of 94. Since 1866 he had been rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lincs., that benefice being conferred upon him by the Lord Chancellor, and till a short time ago had able to take some part of his ministerial duties. Hull Daily Mail - Monday 25th July 1904. The death took place at Tydd St. Mary Rectory, Lincolnshire, on Saturday, of the Rev Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A., in his 94th year. Mr Lowe was believed to be the oldest working clergyman in England. Nearly up to the close his career he had continued take some part in the Sunday services at his church. He was formerly Vicar of for seven years (from 1853 to 1860), and was Rector of South Collingham (Notts), from 1860 to 1866. He was appointed to the living Tydd St. Mary in 1866, and had remained Rector of Tydd for 38 years. The living is worth over £900 and vicarage house, and was formerly even greater value. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Daily Mirror - Monday 25th July 1904. The oldest working clergyman in England, the Rev. Charles Lowe, died on Saturday at Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, in his ninety-fourth year. lie had been rector of the parish for thirty-eight years, and his clerical career began in 1836. Lancashire Evening Post - Monday 25th July 1904. OLDEST CLERGYMAN. Tho death took place at Tydd SL Mary Rectory, Lincolnshire, on Saturday, of the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, in his 4th year. He had been vicar of Tydd St. Mary for 38 years, and he is believed that was the oldest clergyman in active service England. Leeds Mercury - Monday 25th July 1904. The death took place at Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, Saturday, of the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A., in his ninety-fourth year. He was believed to be the oldest working clergyman in England, his clerical career extending over sixty eight years. Lincolnshire Echo - Monday 25th July 1904. DEATH OF A LINCOLNSHIRE CLERGY.- The death occurred on Saturday, at the age of 94, of the Rev. C. B. Lowe, M.A., Rector of Tydd St. Mary, who was the oldest clergyman in active work in the country. In the middle of last June the Rector had a fall, which laid him up. He recovered from the accident, but had a relapse. On Saturday, June 2nd, he celebrated his 93rd birthday, all the members of the family being present at the Rectory for the event. subsequently the rev. gentleman gradually lost strength., and the end comes on Saturday, when he passed peacefully away. The deceased was born at Chesterton, near Cambridge, on July 2nd, 1811, and was the son of Rev. Samuel Lowe. He was ordained 1836, and was presented the living of Tydd St. Mary 1866. The Rector lived a quiet, uneventful life. During his occupation During his occupation of the living, the church has been restored and greatly improved, and several changes have been effected in the village, to the advantage of the residents. During the whole of his long residence at Tydd. Mr. Lowe has been moat diligent in his church work. The rev. gentleman's hobby was his garden, and the beautiful grounds surrounding the rectory were always a source of great pleasure and pride to him. Ferns were his special delight. Deceased leave five sons and daughters. The living of Tydd St. Mary, which is in the gift of the Lord Chancellor, is worth over £900 a year, and was formerly of greater value. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. London Evening Standard - Monday 25th July 1904. The death took place at Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, on Saturday, of the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe. M. A., his ninety-fourth year. The deceased was believed to be the oldest working clergyman England, his clerical career extending over 68 years, 38 of which he had been Rector of Tydd St, Mary. Up to the time of his death the Rector continued to take part in the services at the church. The living of Tydd St. Mary, which is gift of the Lord Chancellor, is of the annual value of over £9OO, and was formerly worth more. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser - Monday 25th July 1904. ENGLAND'S OLDEST CLERGYMAN. The death took place at Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire Saturday, of the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A., in his ninety-fourth year. The deceased was believed be the oldest working clergyman in England, his clerical career extending over 68 years, 38 years of which he had been rector of Tydd St. Mary. Up to the time of his death, the rector continued to take part in the services at the church. The living of Tydd St. Mary, which is in the gift of the Lord Chancellor, of the annual value of over £900. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Morning Post - Monday 25th July 1904. At Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, on Saturday, the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A., died in his ninetyfourth year he was believed to be the oldest working clergyman in England, bis clerical career extending over sixty-eight years. The living, which is in the gift of the Lord Chancellor, is of the annual value of over £9OO. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Northern Daily Telegraph - Monday 25th July 1904. OLDEST CLERGYMAN DEAD. The death took place at Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, on Saturday of the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A., in his 94th year he was believed to the oldest working clergyman in England, his clerical career extending over years, for 38 years of which had been rector of Tydd St. Mary. Nearly up to the time of his death the rector continued take part in the services. The living of Tydd St. Mary is in the gift of the Lord Chancellor. Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Monday 25th July 1904. "THE TIMES" OBITUARY. The Times to-day announces the deaths of ... the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, Rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, and formerly Rector of South Collingham, near Newark ... Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Monday 25th July 1904. "THE TIMES" OBITUARY. REV. C. B. LOWE, M.A. The death took place at St. Mary Rectory, Lincolnshire, on Saturday, of the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A., in his 94th year, at the time of his death. Mr. Lowe was believed to be the oldest working clergyman in England. Nearly up the close of his career had continued to take some part in the Sunday services at his church. In the middle of June last he fell, and though recovered from the accident afterwards gradually lost strength, and died on Saturday morning. The deceased clergyman was ordained in 1836, so that his clerical career extended over a period of 68 years. was formerly Vicar of Duddington for seven years (from 1853 1860), and was Rector of South Collingham (Notts), from 1860 to 1866. He' was appointed to the living of Tydd St. Mary by the Lord Chancellor in 1866, and had remained as Rector of Tydd for 38 years. The living is worth over £900 and vicarage house, and was formerly of even greater value. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Bristol Times and Mirror - Tuesday 26th July 1904. OBITUARY. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, rector of Tydd St. Mary. Lincolnshire, died out Saturday, in his 94th year. Mr. Lowe, who almost up to death took some part in the Sunday services, is believed to have been the oldest working clergyman to the country. He had been rector of Tydd St. Mary for 38 years. Lincolnshire Chronicle - Tuesday 26th July 1904. The Oldest Clergyman in Lincolnshire— The death occurred on Saturday at the age of 93, of the Rev. C. B. Lowe, rector of Tydd St. Mary, who was the oldest clergyman in active work the county. The deceased was born Chesterton, near Cambridge, on July 2nd, 1811, and was the son of the Rev. Samuel and Mary Ann Lowe. He was ordained in 1836, and was presented to the living of Tydd St. Mary in 1866, on St. John the Baptist day. Deceased leaves five sons and daughters. The living of Tydd St. Mary, which is in the gift of the Lord Chancellor, is worth over £900 a year, and was formerly of greater value. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 26th July 1904. Death took place at Tydd St. Mary Rectory. Lincolnshire, Saturday, of the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A., in his ninety-fourth year. nearly the close of his career the deceased had continued take some part in the Sunday service church. He was ordained in 1836. and his clerical career accordingly extended over a period sixty-eight years he had been vicar of St. Mary for thirty-eight years, and is believed that was the oldest clergyman in active service in England. Norwich Mercury - Wednesday 27th July 1904. DEATH OF THE OLDEST WORKING CLERGYMAN IN ENGLAND. The death took place at Tydd St. Mary Rectory, Lincolnshire of the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A., in his 94th year, the deceased at the time of his death believed to be the oldest working clergyman in England. He was appointed to the living in 1866, and had remained as Rector of Tydd for 38 years. The living is worth £900 and vicarage house, and was formerly of even greater value. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Nottingham Evening Post - Wednesday 27th July 1904. THE OLDEST CLERGYMAN IN ENGLAND. Mr. N. Kynaston Gasksll writes to the Standard under date July 2nd as follows:— In the obituary notice of the Rev. B. Lowe, M.A., rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, in the Standard yesterday, it says :— “The deceased was the oldest working clergyman in England- ” It may interest you to know that there is an older clergyman still fulfilling his duties as an incumbent; this is the Rev. Robert More White, M.A., who was born one year previous to the late Mr. Lowe, and is, consequently, 94 years of age. He has been in Holy Orders for a period of 68 years, and has been vicar of Churchstoke, Shrewsbury, from 1842 to 1846. Preston Herald - Wednesday 27th July 1904. NONAGENARIAN RECTOR DEAD - SIXTY-EIGHT A CLERGYMAN. The death has taken place Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, of the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe. M.A., his ninety-fourth year. The deceased was believed to be the oldest working clergyman in England, his clerical career extending over 68 years. 38 years of which he had been rector of Tydd St. Mary. Up the time of his death, the rector continued to take part in the services the church. The living of St. Mary, which is in the gift of the Lord Chancellor; is of the annual value over £9OO. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Aberdeen Press and Journal - Thursday 28th July 1904, The Oldest Clergyman in England.— It appears that Rev. C. B. Lowe, rector Tydd St Mary, Lincolnshire, who died recently, was not-as was claimed for him—the oldest working clergyman in England. That distinction belongs to Rev. Robert More White. M.A.. who was born one year previous the late Lowe, and is, consequently. 94 years age. He has been orders for a period of 58 years, and' has been vicar of Churcbstoke, Shrewsbury, for 58 years ; previous to which he was rector Lydham, Shropshire, from 1842 1846. Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette - Thursday 28 July 1904. OLDEST CLERGYMAN'S DEATH. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, died on Saturday, his ninety-fourth year. Mr. Lowe, who almost up to his death took some part in the Sunday services is believed to have been the oldest working clergyman in the country. He had been rector of Tydd St. Mary for thirty eight years. Northern Daily Telegraph - Thursday 28th July 1904, The expected has happened. The claim that the Rev. C. B. Lowe, rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, who died few days ago in his ninety-fourth year, was the oldest clergyman fulfilling his duties is challenged. There is an older incumbent in active service in the person the Rev. R. M. White, who is ninety-four, and whose years of holy orders number sixty-eight. For fifty-eight years he has been vicar Churchstoke, Shrewsbury. ' Northern times and weekly journal for Sutherland and the North - Thursday 28th July 1904. OLDEST CLERGYMAN’S DEATH. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, died on Saturday, in his ninety-fourth year. Mr. Lowe, who almost up to his death took some part in the Sunday services, is believed to have been the oldest working clergyman in the country. He had been rector of Tydd St. Mary for thirty-eight years. Nottingham Evening Post - Thursday 28th July 1904, VETERAN LINCOLNSHIRE CLERGYMAN. The Rev. C. B. Lowe, M.A., the venerable Lincolnshire clergyman, who has just died at the age 93 years, was in Holy Orders for 68 years, during 38 of which he was rector of Tydd St. Mary.. Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 29th July 1904. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, one of the oldest clergy of the English Church, died Tydd St. Mary Rectory, near Wisbech, on Saturday, at the age of 94. Since 1866 he had been Rector of Tydd St Mary, Lincs, that benefice being conferred upon him the Lord Chancellor, and till short time ago had been able take some part of his ministerial duties. He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge, a Senior Uptime in the Mathematical Tripos of 1835, when the late Bishop Cotterill was Senior Wrangler. Lake's Falmouth Packet and Cornwall Advertiser - Friday 29th July 1904, Oldest Clergyman’s Death. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, died in his ninety-fourth year. Mr. Lowe, who almost up to his death took some part in the Sunday services, is believed to have been the oldest working clergyman in the country. He has been rector of Tydd St. Mary for thirty-eight years. Luton Times and Advertiser - Friday 29th July 1904. A VENERABLE RECTOR.—The Rev- Charles Benjamin Lowe, one the oldest clergy of the English Church (father of Rev. E. H. Lowe, Vicar of Christ Church, Luton), died Tydd at St. Mary Rectory, near Wisbech, on Saturday, at the age 94. He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge, as senior optime in the mathematical tripos of 1835, when the late Bishop Cotterill was senior wrangler. He was ordained deacon in 1836 and priest in 1837 by Dr. James Bowstead, Bishop of Lichfield, and from 1830 to 1845 was curate and afternoon lecturer of the parish church of Hertford. After brief curacy at St. Maurice. Winchester, he became chaplain of the Infant Orphan Asylum at Wanstead from 1846 to 1849, and curate of Ashby-de-la-Zouch from 1849 to 1852. Tn the latter year the Bishop Peterborough, Dr. Davys, nominated him the incumbency of Duddington, near Stamford, and in 1860 he received from the Lord Chancellor, Lord Cranworth. the rectory of South Collingham, near Newark. Since 1866 he had been rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lines, that benefice being also conferred upon him by the Lord Chancellor, and till a short time ago had been able take some part of his ministerial duties The funeral took place on Tuesday and was attended by the Rev. E. H. Lowe. Lynn Advertiser - Friday 29th July 1904. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, rector of Tydd St. Mary, Wisbech, aged 93. Lynn Advertiser - Friday 29th July 1904. TYDD ST. MARY.— The REV. BENJAMIN LOWE, M.A., who died at the rectory on Saturday, in his 94th year, was believed be the oldest working clergyman in England, and had held this Hying for 38 years. Up to within a comparatively short time of the close of career, he had continued to take some part in the Sunday services at church. The Rector died his study, where his bed had stood during the past 18 months, and Dr. Colman certified the cause of as senile decay. He was born at Chesterton, Cambridge, on 22nd July, 1811, son the Rev. Samuel and Mary Ann Lowe, and ordained in the year 1836. His first appointment was that of curate and afternoon lecturer of All Saints', Hertford, which be held from 1836 to 1845, and after a year spent as curate of St. Maurice, Winchester, he became chaplain of the Infant Orphan Asylum, where he remained until 1849. From that year until 1852 be was curate of Ashby-de.la-Zouch, Leicestershire, and after this he was vicar of Doddington, Stamford, for eight years, from 1852 to 1860; and rector of South Collingham, Notts. from 1860 to 1866. He was presented to the living of Tydd St. Mary in 1866. Here be lived a quiet a uneventful life, devoting himself to Church work and his garden, in which he took great interest. During his occupation of the living, the fine old church at Tydd was restored and greatly improved, and several changes were effected in the village to the advantage of the residents. Mrs. Lowe died about 15 years ago, and the rector's five children surviving him are Mr. Fred Lowe, the Rev. Edward Lowe, Mrs. Baldwin, Miss F. M. Lowe, and Mrs. Armitage. The living of Tydd St. Mary, which is in the gift of the Lord Chancellor, is worth just ever £9OO a year, with a house, and was formerly about double this value. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Northampton Mercury - Friday 29th July 1904. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, one of the oldest clergy of the English Church, died Tydd St. Mary Rectory, near Wisbech, Saturday, at the age of 94. He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge, as a senior optime in the mathematical tripos of 1835, when the late Bishop Gotterill was senior wrangler. He was ordained deacon in 1836 and priest in 1837 Dr. James Bowstead, Bishop of Lichfield, and from 1836 to 1845 was curate and afternoon lecturer of the parish church of Hertford. After brief curacy at St. Maurice, Winchester, he became chaplain the Infant Orphan Asylum at Wanstead from 1846 to 1849, Mid curate of Ashby-de-la-Zouch from 1849 to 1852. the latter year the Bishop of Peterborough, Dr. Davys, nominated him to the incumbency of Duddington, neat Stamford, and in 1860 received from the Lord Chancellor, Lord Cranworth, the rectory of South Collingham, near Newark. Since 1866 had been rector of Tydd St. Mary, that benefice being also conferred upon him by the Lord Chancellor, and till a short time ago he had been able to take some part of his ministerial duties. South Wales Gazette - Friday 29th July 1904. OLDEST CLERGYMAN'S DEATH. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, died on Saturday, In hie ninety-fourth year. Mr. Lowe, who almost up to his death took some part In the Sunday services, is believed to have been the oldest working clergyman in the country. He had been rector of Tydd St. Mary for thirty-eight years. Stamford Mercury - Friday 29th July 1904. IN MEMORIAM - Tydd St. Mary — July 23, the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, Rector Tydd, 93. Chard and Ilminster News - Saturday 30th July 1904. DEATH OF THE OLDEST CLERGYMAN.—The Rev. C. B. Lowe, M.A., Rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, died on Saturday in his ninety-fourth year. He was believed to be the oldest working clergyman in the country, as his clerical career extended over sixty-eight years. He had held the living of Tydd St. Mary, which is in the gift of the Lord Chancellor, and is worth £9OO a year, for thirty-eight years. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Formby Times - Saturday 30th July 1904, The death took place at Tydd St. Mary Rectory, Lincolnshire, on Saturday. of the Rev. Charles Benjamin Love. M.A., in his 94th wear. Up to nearly the end of his career the deceived had continued to take some part in the Sunday service at his church. He was ordained in 1836, and his clerical accordingly extended over a period of 68 years. He had been vicar of Tydd St. Mary for 38 years, and it is believed that he was the oldest clergyman in active service in England. Grantham Journal - Saturday 30th July 1904. A Veteran Cleric.— The death took place, at Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, on Saturday, of the Rev. Chas. Benjamin Lowe, M.A., in his ninety-fourth year. The deceased was believed to be the oldest working clergyman in England, his clerical career extending over sixty-eight years, thirty-eight of which had been Rector of Tydd St. Mary. Up to the time of his death, the Rector continued take part in the services at the Church. The living of Tydd St. Mary, which in the gift the Lord Chancellor, is of the annual value of over £900, and was formerly worth more. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Hampshire Observer and Basingstoke News - Saturday 30th July 1904. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, one of the oldest clergy of the English Church. died at Tydd St. Mary Rectory, near Wisbech, on Saturday, at the age of ninety four. He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge. as a senior optima in the mathematical tripes of 1835. when the late Bishop Cotterill was senior wrangler. He was ordained deacon in 1836 and priest in 1837 by Dr. James Bowstead, Bishop of Lichfield, and from 1836 to 1845 was curate and afternoon lecturer of the parish church of Hertford. After a brief curacy at St. Maurice, Winchester, he became chaplain of the Infant Orphan Asylum at Wanstead from 1846 to 1849, and curate of Ashby-de-la-Zouch from 1849 to 1852. In the latter year the Bishop of Peterborough, Dr. Davys, nominated him to the incumbency of Duddington, near Stamford, and in 1860 he received from the Lord Chancellor, Lord Cranworth, the rectory of South Collingham, near Newark. Since 1866 he had been rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lincs., that benefice being also conferred upon him by the Lord Chancellor, and till a short time ago had been able to take some part of his ministerial duties. Haslingden Gazette - Saturday 30th July 1904. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe. M.A., at Tydd St. Mary, at the age of 94. He had held the living, worth £900 a year for 68 years. He had thus drawn in stipend £61,200. £61,200 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £7,928,851 - Calculated using this Link. Henley Advertiser - Saturday 30th July 1904. OLDEST CLERGYMAN'S DEATH. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, died on Saturday, in hie ninety-fourth year. Mr. Lowe, who almost up to his death took some part in the Sunday services, is believed to have been the oldest working clergyman in the country. He had been rector Tydd St. Mary for thirty-eight years. Leeds Mercury - Saturday 30th July 1904. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A., of Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, died on Saturday last. He was believed to (he oldest working clergyman in England, his clerical career extending over sixty-eight years. Aged 94. Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser - Saturday 30th July 1904. OBITUARY. The death took place Tydd St. Lincolnshire, on Saturday, of Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A., his ninety-fourth year. The deceased was believed be the oldest working in England. Sleaford Gazette - Saturday 30th July 1904, THE OLDEST CLERGYMAN IN LINCOLNSHIRE. The death occurred on Saturday, at the age of 93, of the Rev. C. B. Lowe, rector of Tydd St. Mary. Lincolnshire. who was the oldest clergyman in active work in the county. In the middle of June last the rector had a fall, which laid him up. He recovered from the accident. but had a relapse. On Saturday, July 2nd. he celebrated his 93rd birthday, all the members of the family being present at the rectory for the event. Subsequently the rev. gentleman gradually lost strength, and the end came on Saturday, when he passed peacefully away. The Rev. C. B. Lowe, M.A., was born at Chesterton, near Cambridge, on July 2nd. 1811, and was the son of the Rev. Samuel and Mary Ann Lowe. He was ordained in 1836. and was presented to the living of Tydd St. Mary in 1866, on St. John the Baptist Day. The rector lived a quiet, uneventful life, devoting himself to church work and his garden. During his occupation of the living, the church has been restored and greatly improved, and several changes have been effected in the village, to the advantage of the residents. During the whole of his long residence at Tydd. Mr. Lowe has been most diligent in his church work. Although the church is situated some distance from the rectory, he was usually in his place and taking some part in the service on Sunday. The rev. gentleman's hobby was his garden, and the beautiful grounds surrounding the rectory were always a source of great pleasure and pride to him. Ferns were his special delight, and many were the congratulations he received from his parishioners end friends on his industry and skill in this direction. Deceased leaves five sons and daughters. The living of Tydd St. Mary, which is in the gift of the Lord Chancellor, is worth over £900 a year, and was formerly of greater value. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Spalding Guardian - Saturday 30th July 1904. The following item is just prior to the article on Charles Benjamin Lowe. Tydd Gate is only just under a mile from Tydd St. Mary. TYDD GOTE. SHOCKING DEATH OF CHILD.- The thirteen months' old child of Mr. John Carter has meet with its death is a most terrible manner. Carter, with his wife, had gone into the fields to pick strawberries, leaving the baby in the perambulator. The father left his coat and waistcoat in the perambulator. Another child came along, and, taking some matches from the man's waistcoat pocket, struck them, setting fire to the clothes and the perambulator. The child who had caused the fire ran away, and the baby in the perambulator was burned to death. At the Inquest a verdict "Accidental Death" was returned. TYDD ST. MARY ... DEATH OF THE RECTOR.- The death occurred on Saturday, at the age of 93, of the Rev. C. B. Lowe M.A., Rector of Tydd St. Mary, who was the oldest clergyman in active work in the country. In the middle of June last the Rector had a fall, which laid him up. He recovered from the accident, but had a relapse. On Saturday, June 2nd. he celebrated his 93rd birthday, all the members of the family being present at the rectory for the event. Subsequently the rev. gentleman gradually lost strength, and the end came Saturday, when he passed peacefully away. The deceased was born at Chesterton, near Cambridge, on July 2nd, 1811, and was the son of the Rev. Samuel Lowe. He was ordained in 1836, and was presented to the living of Tydd St. Mary in 1866. The Rector lived a quiet, uneventful life. During his occupation of the living, the church has been restored and greatly improved, and several changes have been effected in the village, to the advantage of the residents. During the whole of his long residence at Tydd. Mr. Lowe been most diligent in his church work. The rev. gentleman's hobby was his garden, and the beautiful grounds surrounding the Rectory were always a source of great pleasure and pride to him. Ferns were his special delight. Deceased leaves two sons and three daughters, one of whom is Miss F. M. Lowe, who has resided with him and conducted the greater part of his business in a most energetic manner. The living Tydd St. Mary, which is in the gift of the lord Chancellor, is worth over £900 a year. £900 in 1904, in today's money would be the equal to £116,600 - Calculated using this Link. Retford and Worksop Herald and North Notts Advertiser - Tuesday 2th August 1904. Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, one of the oldest clergy of the English Church. died at Tydd St. Mary Rectory, near Wisbech. on Saturday, at the age of 94. He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge. as a senior optime in the mathematical tripos of when the late Bishop Cotterill was senior wrangler. He was ordained deacon in 1836 and priest in 1837 by Dr. James Bowstead of Lichfield, and from 1636 to 1845 was curate and afternoon lecturer of the parish church of Hertford. After a curacy at St. Maurice, Winchester, he became chaplain of the Infant Orphan Asylum at Wanstead from 1846 to 1849, and curate of Ashby-de-la-Zouch from 1849 to 1852. In the latter year the Bishop of Peterborough. Dr. Davys, nominated him to the incumbency of Duddington, near Stamford, and in 1860 be received from the Lord Chancellor Lord Cranworth. the rectory of South Collingham, near Newark. Since 1866 be had been rector of Tydd St. Mary. Lincs., that benefice being also conferred upon him by the Lord Chancellor, and till a short time ago had been able to take some part of his ministerial duties. Spalding Guardian - Saturday 8th October 1904. TYDD ST. MARY The parish church handbells, 15 in number have been given to the ringers of Tydd St. Mary and their successors be the legatees of the late Vicar. They are now in charge of Mr. E.Coulson, captain of the ringers. London Evening Standard - Tuesday 14th February 1905. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, of St. Mary. Linc., who died July 23 last, left estate valued £18,065 gross, and £17,834 net. £18,065 in 1905, in today's money would be the equal to £2,340,436 - Calculated using this Link. £17,834 in 1905, in today's money would be the equal to £2,310,508 - Calculated using this Link. Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Tuesday 14th February 1905. The Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, M.A., Rector since 1866 of Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, and formerly Rector of South Collingham, Notts, who was at his death believed to be the oldest working clergyman in England, and who died at the Rectory, Tydd St. Mary, on the 23rd July last, aged 93 years, left estate of the gross value of £18,065 19s 6d, of which net personality has been sworn £17,834 18s 2d. £18,065 in 1905, in today's money would be the equal to £2,340,436 - Calculated using this Link. £17,834 in 1905, in today's money would be the equal to £2,310,508 - Calculated using this Link. Charles Benjamin Lowe finally had an entry [CED] in The Times Monday the 25th July 1904. Charles Benjamin Lowe had the following five #) children, |
Bridge of Sighs, Hereford College, Oxford. |
#1) Caroline Maria Lowe, born 1841, married on Wednesday the 20th January 1875, the Rev. Edward Curtis Baldwin M.A., Hertford College,
Oxford.
Hertford College was originally founded as Hart Hall in 1282 by Elias de Hertford. Thomas Graham Jackson built the famous "Bridge of Sighs" over New College Lane, so joining the two parts of Hertford College. They had a son, Godfrey Theodore Baldwin, born on Friday the 8th December 1882. He died by drowning in 1904, and the newspapers below describe his death at an early age. There is an excellent article, which covers the fascinating life, and photos of the Rev. the Edward Curteis Baldwin M.A., at the Harston History website. They also had a daughter Dorothy Mary Baldwin born late 1885. She married the renowned Shakespearian writer, John Dover Wilson. #2) Charles Frederick Lowe, born on Friday the 14th September 1838. He lived in London and was a solicitor. In addition we see him mentioned in newspapers, concerning the drowning of his nephew, Godfrey Theodore Baldwin. [BNA] This covered in numerous newspapers. Westminster Gazette - Monday 15th August 1904 Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Wednesday 17th August 1904 Bedfordshire Mercury - Friday 19th August 1904 Norwich Mercury - Saturday 20th August 1904 The one with the most details is the following. Spalding Guardian - Saturday 20th August 1904 SAD BATHING FATALITY AT ST. MARY. A Vicar's Son Drowned in the Holland. DURING HIS VACATION. The whole district from Spalding south was shocked on Monday, when the news spread that another bathing fatality had occurred in the South Holland- The second within the last five years. The victim was a young Oxford student. Godfrey Theodore Baldwin, only twenty-one years of age, who was staying at the Tydd St. Mary's Rectory, the house of his late grandfather, Rev. C. B. Lowe. He was a son of the Rev. E. C. Baldwin, rector of Harston, Cambridge, and was spending his vacation at Tydd with his uncle, Mr. C. F. Lowe, was also staying. On Monday morning the young man left the Rectory at a quarter-past eight, and went alone to bathe in the South Holland. As is well known, this is a regular bathing place of young men of the district, and it is not many years since a shed was erected by some enthusiastic swimmers. Mr. Godfrey Baldwin was a strong swimmer, and therefore had no qualms about going alone. But he did not return, and his absence so alarmed the household at the Rectory that his sister went in search of him. She was shocked at finding the young man's clothes only up, and immediately ran for the Rev. G. H. Goddard, curate of Tydd, and then at the Rectory. The news rapidly spread, and a large party at once set out for the ? of the tragedy, all fearing the worst. Unforcedly their fears were only too fully realised, for after a three hours' search the body was recovered. Pc. Chapman had been communicated with, and was present when the dragging operations were carried out with a rake. The Rev. G. H. Goddard had gallantly plunged in as soon as he arrived, in the hopes his efforts were rendered useless by the discoloured state of the water. The symphony of the whole neighbourhood has been extended to the parents and friends of the deceased. THE INQUEST. The inquest was held at Tydd Rectory on Tuesday afternoon, before the Deputy Coroner (Mr. C. E. ? and the following jury; Messrs. J. Bentley?, J. Oglsby?, M. Banks? Wm. Tindwell?, J. Canham, ? Cooper, E. ?, ? Goodale?, C.H. Mills, A.B. French?, Wm? Lynn, J. Fawn and J. Dack? Pc. G.T. Chapman acted Coroner’s officer. The Coroner, before the jury viewed the body, and the ? ? were: The youth, Godfrey Baldwin, ? left the Rectory on Monday morning to bathe in the South Holland, but as he did not return a search was made for him and his clothes were found in the bathing shed. The Drain was dragged, and the body was discovered some time later. Those were the facts briefly, but doubtless they would learn more from the witnesses. Chas. F. Lowe, retired solicitor, of 11, Donnington Square, London, identified the body was of Godfrey Theodore Baldwin, the oldest son of the Rev. Edward Curtis? Baldwin, Harston, Vicarage, Cambridge. The deceased was born in 1882, and was therefore 21 years of age. The Coroner- What do know of this affair yourself? Did you know the boy? Witness: Yes, I have been staying in the house ever since the death of my father, the late Rector. Was this boy staying at the Vicarage? - Oh, yes: on Saturday he went over to Cambridge, cycling, and returned on Sunday night, after cycling back again. There was a very strong head-wind and he told me he was very tired. On Monday morning, my nephew, Robert Armitage, came in here after cycling from Peterborough. He told me he had met Godfrey, and he was the last man that he did see him. The last man that you know of? - Yes, the last we know of. Godfrey asked him to go and have a bathe, but Robert said he wouldn't. What time did the deceased leave? - About a quarter-past eight, and as he did not return, his sister went to the bathing pace and found his clothes. She fetched Mr Goddard, who at once went. Were you present when the body was found? - I was. I went down to the bathing-sheds and found his clothes hanging up. I examined the pocket, but found nothing in them. We had a large rake, and the body was found about 11.30, after a three hour's search. Was the water deep? - It was deep enough to drown him, anyhow. Could he swim? - He was an excellent swimmer. I attribute the cause of death to faintness or heart trouble. Has he suffered at all from his heart?- I couldn't say. Gerald Henry George Goddard, Clerk in Holy Orders, of Tydd St. Mary, was the next witness. Will you tell us shortly what you know about this?- Yesterday morning about 9 O'clock, I was in the house, when the young man's sister came and told me. I got my bicycle out and followed the others, and we arrived almost together at the bathing shed, where we discovered the clothes hanging up. Immediately began to search in the water. You went in the water? - Yes, I dived in from the board?, and groped about in the water, but it was so thick I couldn’t see an inch in front of me. A good many people came down, and the body was got out with a rake about half-past eleven. Were you there at the time? - No, I had just gone away. Did you know the boy well? - Yes, he was a strong athlete and a good runner. The Coroner said he thought that was all the evidence necessary. He did not suppose that the Jury would want to hear the Constable, as he couldn’t tell them any more than they had heard. The young man had gone out Monday morning for a bathe, and some hours later his body found. The question for the Jury to consider was whether the death was accidental or otherwise. Everything pointed to it being accidental. A verdict of "Accidental Drowned" was returned. Nottingham Evening Post - Tuesday 20th September 1904. It is proposed to erect a memorial cross to Mr. Godfrey Theodore Baldwin, son of the Rev. C. Baldwin, vicar Harston. Cambridge, who lost his life while bathing in the South Holland at Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, joining with his name those of Frederick and Edward Bass, who similarly lost their lives, and to whom memorial window is erected in the Parish Church, and at the same time commemorate the three Tydd youths who have met their deaths in these waters whilst bathing. |
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#3) Frances Marian Lowe, born 1844. We see Frances Marian Lowe mentioned in newspapers. [BNA] Lincolnshire Echo - Saturday 1st February 1902. CLERGYMAN'S DAUGHTER FINED.—At Holbeach Petty Sessions, on Thursday, Marian Frances Lowe, daughter of the Rev. C. B. Lowe, Rector of Tydd St. Mary, was fined 9s, including costs, for riding on the 23rd January. The police-constable proved the case said defendant rode on the footpath the day following the commission of this offence - Miss's Lowe's excuse was that the roads were stony. There is slightly more informative report in the, Spalding Guardian - Saturday 1st February 1902 |
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Sidney Sussex College - Chapel Gate, Cambridge. |
#4) Edward Henry Lowe born 1845 obtained in 1870 [CED] a M.A. from Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.
The college was founded in 1596 and named after its foundress, Frances Sidney, Countess of Sussex. Oliver Cromwell was among the first students (although his father became ill and he never graduated), and his head is now buried beneath the College's chapel. Edward Henry Lowe then became vicar of Holy Trinity, Ely, in 1880, Edward Henry Lowe married on Wednesday the 5th June, 1872, Eleanor Susan Newland, daughter of William Newland, of Bramley, Surrey. Mrs. Lowe, aged sixty one, died in April, 1897, and was laid to rest at Ely Cemetery on Thursday the April 8th, her birthday. Edward Henry Lowe now dies at Christ Church Vicarage, Luton, on Sunday the 12th November, 1905. Edward Henry Lowe died and was buried on Thursday 16th November 1905 joining his Wife at Ely Cemetery, |
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We now see mentioned. [BNA]
Luton Times and Advertiser - Friday 17th November 1905 Death of the Rev. E. H. Lowe, Vicar of Christ Church. With regret we record the death of the Rev. Edward Henry Lowe, M.A., Vicar of Church, Luton, which took place at the Vicarage late Sunday night. The parishioners had anxiously read the bulletins posted at the door during last week, when the Vicar's condition was known to be critical, and the following sad notification was posted outside the Vicarage on Monday morning: "The ¥icar fell asleep at a quarter to 12 last night. He was very calm and peaceful"— E.N. Lowe and C. M. Baldwin. "Lord, all pitying, Jesu blest, "Grant him Thine eternal rest. — Amen." Mr. Lowe was present Wednesday, Oct. 25th, at a social gathering in the Parish Room, but after the proceedings were over " went home to rest feeling unwell. He got up several times, however, until the following Tuesday, when he finally took to his bed. Throughout, he was attended by Dr. Sworder for emphysema and bronchitis, with resultant heart trouble. The Rev. E. H. Lowe was born Hertford April 27th, 1844. His father, the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, was that time curate-in-charge of All Saints', Hertford. He was educated at Rossall School. When the Volunteer movement started in 1859, Mr. Lowe joined school corps, and rose to the rank of Corporal. It may be mentioned that Rossall was the first school to have a Rifle Volunteer Corps which earned the capitation grant. Mr. Lowe gained a Scholarship in mathematics at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, where he distinguished himself as a scholar, and graduated B.A. as Junior Optime - in the Mathematical Tripos, in 1867. He took his M.A. in 1870. In 1867 he was ordained by Harold Browne, of Ely, and took priest's orders in the following year. His first curacy was at Long Melford, Suffolk, where he worked till 1875. In 1875 came with Canon Harrison to Christ Church, Luton. As curate of Christ Church, under Canon W. T. Harrison (afterwards Bishop Glasgow), he is remembered for his energy, and hard work, which he was ably assisted by his wife At Cambridge, he stroked his College boat, and when the old Christ Church Institute was founded, Mr. Lowe inspired the members with such enthusiasm for football that the first Association team was formed in Luton under his guidance. He excelled as "dribbler," and older patrons of football recall his clever play on the right wing with Mr. J. Gates, the solicitor. The late Vicar played for the old Excelsior club, out of which, by amalgamation with the Wanderers, the present prosperous Luton Town F.C. was formed. After five years' work, in Luton, Mr. Lowe was offered by the Dean and Chapter the living of Holy Trinity, Ely, having his parish church the beautiful Lady Chapel of the Cathedral. He was also appointed Chaplain of Ely Cathedral, and in 1901 became Rural Dean of Ely. He remained there for 22 years, when the Bishop of Ely proposed to him that he should return to his former sphere of work. Canon Punchard left Christ Church, after 19 years' work, early in March, 1902. and within about a month it was announced that Mr. Lowe had accepted the Bishop's offer of the living. On May 9th, Mr. Lowe was inducted by Archdeacon Bathurst, and was cordially welcomed by all the parishioners. In his first sermon, the new Vicar said it was 22 years since had left that parish to go to Ely, and now had left Ely to return to Luton. He had been encouraged to come from the belief that God had called him, and also because he was still remembered by many old friends, who had him such kind and hearty welcome. However, he had to remember that he was not quite so strong as used to be, partly from advancing years and partly owing to illness which he had passed through of late. But what strength he had should be devoted to his duties in that parish. A substantial sum had been raised by Canon Punchard for enlarging the church, and Mr. Lowe soon took a forward move, himself giving £100 to the fund. In January, 1904, the new north aisle, organ chamber, and vestry were completed, while the organ was also enlarged and improved. The total cost was £2,200. In one the last sermons delivered, Mr. Lowe urged the need of undertaking Church extension in the growing Dunstable-road district. In furtherance of this aim, we believe he has bequeathed £500 in his will. The late Vicar never spared himself, and his earnestness and devotion to duty, were appreciated by all his parishioners. Indeed, it is felt by many that he over burdened himself his indefatigable labours. He was never absent from the daily services or Holy Communion unless prevented to by illness or important engagements. Every afternoon he was to be seen visiting his people and using the cycle (presented to him on leaving Ely) for reaching the most distant streets. He attached special importance to the religious training of the young in the day and Sunday schools, and was most particular about catechising in Church. He was to devoted boys, and the young people of the parish always had in him affectionate friend. Only last year, he opened institute for young men and boys and was often in their mist. As Rural Dean, Mr. Lowe took a keen interest in arranging the rota of Church services ay Luton workhouse, which often visited. All who knew him soon realised that Mr. Lowe was a truly religious and thoroughly consistent man, who "allured to brighter worlds and led the way." His private charity was on a generous scale, as the poor of the parish well know. Only last year, built the Parish Room at a cost of about £800. As a Churchman, he belonged to the High Church school thought and was absolutely loyal to the Prayer Book. He was well-disposed to Nonconformists personally, and was a welcome visitor to not a few them. The Guild of the Ascension, with which he has been connected since the days of his curacy, was very dear to him. In his illness, his one thought was for his people. Only the Sunday before he died, he sent his love to the choir, and on Monday to the rest of the Confirmation candidates, who were constantly in his thoughts and prayers. Up to the last, he received from the Rev. W. Kenny (curate) the ministrations the Church, for which loved well. Mr Lowe married Eleanor Susan, daughter of the late Mr. Newland, of Bramley, Surrey, on the 5th June, 1872. Mrs. Lowe died in April, 1897, and was laid to rest Ely Cemetery on April 8th, her birthday. The deceased's father, the Rev. C. B. Lowe, was for nearly years Rector at St. Mary, near Wisbech, and was one of the oldest clergymen the Church England, he died in July last year at the age 94 years. The deceased's brother, Mr. Frederick Lowe, has been a distinguished shot ; he once made top place for the Twenty and gained first place in the English team v. U.S.A. On Tuesday afternoon at 4, the coffin was removed to Christ Church, where it was received by the Rev. W. W. Kenny, who recited the opening sentences of the Burial Service, and placed in the chancel, surrounded by floral tributes. During the evening, many parishioner passed before the bier and took a last look at the face of their beloved Vicar, who wore his priest's robes. A succession of watchers kept vigil during the night. The inscription on the coffin was as follows : "Edward Henry" Lowe, priest. Died November, 1905, aged 61 years. R.I.P." MEMORIAL SERVICE. On Wednesday at 7.30, a special celebration of the Holy Communion was held by the Rev. E. C. Baldwin, assisted by the Rev. W. W. Kenny. For the Epistle and Gospel, appropriate passages were chosen. In addition to the family, many Church workers and parishioners were present. On Wednesday afternoon at 3, Christ Church was filled by a large congregation, most whom wore mourning. Bishop Harrison said the' first portion of the Burial Service, and the lesson was impressively read by the Rev. E. C. Baldwin. The hymns sung were "0 God, our help in ages past," "For all the Saints," and "Now the labourer's task o'er." At the conclusion, Mr. W. Billingham (the organist) played Cliopin's Funeral March. The ciergy present included the Archdeacon of Bedford, the Vicar of Luton (Rev. R. Mason), the Revs. A. S. Farbrother, A. E. Sasse, A. Rust (Sundon), A. (Husborne Crawley), A. A. Hancock, E. H. Coate, T. Belman, E. Brown, E. W. Langmore, W. W. Covey Crump, L. C. K. Greenway, and C. Williams. The Revs. P. Hyne and E. Dakin were unavoidably absent. The Churchwardens (Mr. W. R. Phillips and Mr. W. House), the sidesmen, and church-workers were also present. There is a little more infirmation about this but parts of it are repeats of the above. Luton Times and Advertiser - Friday 1906 The Edward Henry Lowe, deceased. Pursuant to 22 and 23 Tic., cap 35. Notice is hereby that an creditors and other persons having any claims against the estate o! the Revd. Edward Henry Lowe, of Christ Church Vicarage, Luton, in the County of Bedford, Clerk in Holy Orders, deceased (who died at Christ Church Vicarage, Luton aforesaid, on the 12th day November, 1905, and whose Will was proved in the Principal Probate Registry His Majesty's High Court of Justice on the 27th day of January 1906, by Charles Frederick Lowe, Esquire, and the Revd. Edward Curtis Baldwin, tho executors named the said Will), are hereby required to send particulars in writing of their claims to us, the undersigned Solicitors for the said executors, on or before the day of December 1906, after which date the executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said Testator amongst those persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the demands which they shall then have had notice, and they will not be liable for the assets or any part thereof distributed to any person or persons of whose claim they not ? have had notice. Dated this 23rd day of November 1906. TATHAM, OBLEIN & NASH, Solicitors for the said Executors, 11, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C. The probate entry reads - LOWE the reverend Edward Henry of Christ Church-vicarage Luton Bedfordshire died 12 November 1905 Probate London 27 January to Charles Frederick Lowe gentleman and the reverand Edward Curtis Baldwin clerk Effects £7751 1s. £100 in 1905, in today's money would be the equal to £12,955 - Calculated using this Link. £500 in 1905, in today's money would be the equal to £64,778 - Calculated using this Link. £7751 in 1905, in today's money would be the equal to £1,004,191 - Calculated using this Link. |
St Mary, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire. |
#5) Maltilda Constance Lowe, born 1852. married on Tuesday 22nd July 1873, the Rev. George Dowker Armitage M.A., Trinity College, Cambridge, Rector of St Mary Broughton Astley, Leicestershire. The church was restored in 1881-6 by W. Bassett-Smith and the north porch was built in 1897. The tower used to have coats of arms for the Beauchamp, Astley and Willoughby families but these have now gone. The north aisle has a stained glass window depicting the Blessed Mary holding keys by the font. By the entrance to the church is a holy water stoup. There are 8 bells in the tower, the earliest dating from 1637. Sir John Grey, the second cousin of Lady Jane Grey, and his mother, Lady Anne Grey, were buried in the chancel but were moved to the cemetery on Frolesworth Road. |
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St. Mary's, Sutton, Lincolnshire. |
Samuel Lowe on Friday the 3rd July 1812 became a Stipendiary Curate of St. Mary's, Sutton, Lincolnshire. |
Henry Edward Lowe baptism. |
Samuel Lowe then had another son, Henry Edward Lowe, baptised on Sunday the 6th March 1814, at Long Sutton, Lincolnshire.
Henry Edward Lowe is mentioned in Samuel Lowe's will. He may have been the rector of All Saints, Hawnby, North Yorkshire. From 24th February 1830 to 5th May 1823. We now see mentioned. [BNA] Hereford Journal - Wednesday 3rd January 1838 Shrewsbury Chronicle - Friday 5th January 1838 Worcester Journal - Thursday 24th January 1839 ORDINATION.- At an Ordination held in our cathedral on Sunday by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, the following gentlemen were admitted. Deacons. Henry Edward Lowe, B. A. Trinity College, Cambridge. At the time of 1881 Census we see him as Clergyman "Without Cure [of Souls]", which means he did not have a parish, living at Wilmcote Village, Aston Cantlow, Warwick. He does not appear to have ever married. He now dies on Tuesday the 1st January 1895, aged eighty, at Newton Abbot, Devon, and is buried by the Rev. Edward C. Baldwin, rector of Harston, Cambridge, (his niece Caroline Maria Lowe's, husband) on Thursday the 3rd January 1895 at Tydd St Mary. Stated abode is Torquay. Probate - LOWE the Reverend Henry Edward of Valetta Belgrave road Torquay clerk died 1 January 1895 Probate LONDON 19 February to the reverend Edward Henry Lowe [his nephew] and the reverand Edward Curtis Baldwin [his nieces husband] clerk Effects £5911 10s, 3d. A £5911 in today's money would be the equal to £828,141 - Calculated using this Link. That seems a staggering sum to me. Due to the short time between his death (Tuesday) and his burial (Thursday), he may have died at the rectory at St. Tydd Mary. His death certificate would clear that up, but there again they do say that newspapers never lie! We now see mentioned. [BNA] Home News for India, China and the Colonies - Friday 4th January 1895 Jan. 1, at Torquay, the Rev. Henry Edward Lowe, M.A. of Trinity College, Cambridge, formerly of Atherstone and Wilmcote, Stratford-on- Avon, 80. London Evening Standard - Saturday 5th January 1895 Bristol Times and Mirror - Saturday 12th January 1895 The Rev. Henry Edward Lowe, M.A., of Trinity College, Cambridge, formerly of Atherstone and Wilmcote, Stratford-on-Avon, died on New Year's day, at Torquay, of heart disease and old age, after nine weeks' illness. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated B.A. as a Senior Optime in 1837 (M.A. 1840), in which year he was admitted to Holy Orders, he was successively curate of Bewdley, of Rushall, Staffordshire, and of Wollaston, from 1837 to 1846; perpetual curate of Wollaston, Shropshire, from 1846 to 1848, curate of Market Bosworth from 1848 to 1850 ; and assistant master in Atherstone Grammar School from 1858 to 1864. From 1871 to 1878 he was curate of Wilmcote, near Stratford-on-Avon. He was a High Churchman, and author of "The Purport of the Enactments Concerning Ornaments," and of "What Constitutes Law ?" one of the publications of the English Church Union. Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 7th January 1895 The Rev. Henry Edward Lowe, M.A., Trinity College, Cambridge, formerly Atherstone and Wilmcote, Straiford-upon-Avon, died New Year's day, at Torquay, of heart disease and old age, after nine weeks' illness. |
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St. Lawrence church, Darlaston. |
Samuel Lowe finally became [CED] Rector of St Lawrence, being presented by Charles Simeon [clerk], on Friday 16th September 1814.
Samuel Lowe was also presented by John King, Charles Simcox & William Richardson "being the major part of the Trustees under the will of the late John Thornton Esq of the parish of Clapham, in the County of Surrey". Samuel Lowe was instituted [CED] on Thursday the 16th September 1814. In the autumn of 1833, the church was enlarged [CPO], Free seats West end, 50. Free seats in Chancel, 64. free seats in Gallery, 78. Total free seats 29 ins by 18 ins, 142 Seats for School children in Gallery, 135. Seats in new Pews, 68. The plans were signed by, Samuel Lowe M.A., Minister, Samuel Smith? and David Bowen?, Churchwardens. |
Edward Clarkson Lowe baptism. |
Samuel Lowe then had a son, Edward Clarkson Lowe, baptised [WHC] on Friday the 27th January 1815, at St Lawrence.
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John Clarkson Lowe baptism. |
Samuel Lowe now has his last child, John Clarkson Lowe, born [WHC] on Tuesday the 27th February 1816, and baptised [WHC] on Tuesday the 5th March 1816, at St Lawrence.
Could the two youngest sons mentioned above, be named after the Vicar of Wednesbury, Isaac Clarkson, who was an Executor in Joseph Hugill's Will. In addition we have mentioned. [BNA] New Times (London) 18 July 1822 We see Samuel Lowe contributing towards a fund to help the poor in Ireland. "Parish of Darlaston, Staffs, per Rev. S. Lowe £23 1s. 6d. £23 1s. 6d. in 1822, in today's money would be the equal to £3,269 - Calculated using this Link. At 3th July 1822, the fund at received £150,434 5s. 6d. £150,434 5s. 6d. in 1822, in today's money would be the equal to £21,244,238 - Calculated using this Link. Staffordshire Advertiser 11th October 1823 On Sunday, October 19th, 1823, TWO SERMONS will be preached in the Parish Church of Cannock, for the benefit of the BOYS SUNDAY SCHOOL, by the Rev. Samuel Lowe, A.M. Rector of Darlaston, late of Fellow and Tutor of St. Mary Magdalen College, Cambridge. Divine Service will begin in the Morning at 11 o'clock, and in the afternoon at half-past three. Aris's Birmingham Gazette 15th August 1825 KINGSWINFORD SUNDAY SCHOOLS.-Sermons will be preached in the Parish Church of Kingswinford, on Sunday, August 28, for the benefit of the above Schools, by the Rev. SAMUEL LOWE, A.M. Rector of Darlaston, late Fellow of and Tutor of Magdalen College, Cambridge. Aris's Birmingham Gazette 15th June 1826 On Sunday next, June 11, Sermons will be preached at St. James's Chapel, Ashted, in the morning by the Rev. Samuel Lowe, M.A. Rector of Darlaston ; and in the afternoon by the Rev. Edward Burn, M.A. minister of St. Jame's, when collections will be made in aid of repairs and other incidental expenses of the said Chapel. |
St. Matthews, Walsall. |
Samuel Lowe was then also made [CED] Stipendiary Curate of St Matthews, Walsall, on Thursday the 1st November 1827.
It was noted in his obituary "was presented to a lectureship at Walsall, where he resided during the latter part of his life". He was licensed [CED] on Thursday the 1st November 1827; as "S. Lowe" in office, made Curate, on Monday the 19th April 1830. £70 per annum. £70 in 1827, in today's money would be the equal to £7,882 - Calculated using this Link. What an interesting fact this is. St Matthew's church consists [BHO] of a chancel, nave, aisles, transepts, organ chamber, and a tower, with spire, at the south-west angle, containing a clock and twelve bells, increased in 1929 from a peal of ten bells, of which eight were cast in 1775. The oldest monument in the church is a recumbent effigy in 14th century armour of Sir Roger Hillary which dates from 1399. A wall monument holds a medallion bust of William Purvis, a Walsall soldier who served in the 17th Lancers for 24 years, who was one of the small band of survivors of the Charge of the Light Brigade. To view the church in GoogleEarth, open GoogleEarth and click the following link:- GoogleEarth - St Matthews, Walsall, Staffs. In addition we have mentioned. [BNA] Staffordshire Advertiser 30th November 1833 Darlaston church and Bloxwich parochial chapel, having been enlarged, were both re-opened on Sunday the 17th instant. At Darlaston, the sermon in the morning was preached by the Bishop of the diocese, and that in the afternoon by the Rev. Samuel Lowe, M.A., rector. At Bloxwich, the Rev. William Marsh, minister of St. Thomas's, Birmingham, preached in the morning, and the Lord Bishop in the afternoon. Collections were made at the close of each service towards defraying the expenses of providing free accommodation for the poor. Samuel Lowe now dies, aged 58, on Tuesday 25th November 1834. In addition we have mentioned. [BNA] Aris Birmingham Gazette 1st December 1834. DIED.-On the 23d ult. in his 58th year, the Rev. Samuel Lowe, M.A. Rector of Darlaston, in the county of Stafford. London Packet and New Lloyd's Evening Post 3rd December 1834. In the 58th year of his age, the Rev. Samuel Lowe, M.A., rector of Darlston [sic], Staffordshire. Mr. Lowe was formerly Fellow and Tutor of Magdalen College, Cambridge, which offices he resigned, on his appointment to the rectory of Darlaston, by the Rev. Chalres Simeon, M.A., the patron of the living. Wolverhampton Chronicle and Staffordshire Advertiser - Wednesday 3rd December 1834. By the death of the Rev. S. Lowe, the rectory of Darlaston is vacant. The patron is, we believe, the Rev. C. Simeon, of King’s College, Cambridge; and the Rev. B. Howells, of Tipton, and the Rev. J. White, the present curate of Darlaston, are both mentioned as likely to succeed to the living. Should the latter gentleman obtain it, we conclude it would set at rest the unfortunate division occasioned by the late election at Willenhall. Coventry Herald - Friday 5th December 1834. On the 23 ult., in his 58th year, the Rev. Samuel Lowe, M.A., Rector of Darlaston, Staffordshire. Leicester Journal - Friday 5th December 1834. Lately, at Walsall aged 58, the Rev. Samuel Lowe M.A. late Fellow and Tutor of Magdalen College, Cambridge, and Rector of Darlaston, Staffordshire. Oxford Journal - Saturday 6th December 1834. CLERGYMEN DECEASED. ...On the 23d ult. in his 58th year, the Rev. Samuel Lowe, M.A. Rector of Darlaston, in the county of Stafford. Oxford University and City Herald 6th December 1834. DEATHS. Rev. Samuel Lowe, M.A. late fellow and tutor of Magdalen College, Cambridge, and Rector of Darlaston, Staffordshire; patrons, Rev. C. Simeon, and Society for purchasing advowsons. Nottingham Journal - Friday 28th November 1834. DEATHS On Sunday last, at Walsall, the Rev. Samuel Lowe, M.A. late fellow and tutor of Magdalene College, Cambridge, and rector of Darlaston, Staffordshire. Samuel Lowe has a long obituary [CED] in "The Christian guardian and Church of England magazine". |
 Samuel Lowe's will. |
Samuel Lowe's Will [with a Codicil] was signed by Samuel on ? the 1st July 18?, and was proved at London on the Saturday the 17th January 1835 before a judge for Margaret? widow and executors.
The witnesses for the Will were ? To read the Will Click here. In addition we have mentioned. [BNA] Wolverhampton Chronicle and Staffordshire Advertiser - Wednesday 3rd December 1834. On the 23d ult. aged 58, the Rev. S. Lowe, upwards of twenty years rector of Darlaston. His unfeigned piety, his faithfulness and zeal in the discharge of his ministerial duties, and his philanthropy, gained him the good-will and affection of his parishioners. His interment took place on Friday : and it must have afforded a melancholy gratification his surviving relatives, to see so numerous and respectable body of the inhabitants (including many Dissenters) assembled pay their last tribute of respect to his remains. The shops were generally closed; and the grief depicted on the countenances of the spectators evinced how deeply bis loss was felt and regretted all. Many of the neighbouring clergy and gentry attended the funeral. Leamington Spa Courier - Saturday 24th October 1835. VALUABLE PROPERTY - To be Peremptorily Sold be Auction, BY GEORGE CARTER At the Bath Hotel, Leamington Spa, on TUESDAY, the 10th Day of November Next, at Six o'Clock in the evening, uner the direction of (the Morgagess) the Executors of the Rev. Samuel Lowe deceased, All that first-rate LEASEHOLD MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE and shop, with a doulbe Front, most eligibly situated in HIGH STREET, at the Corner of Church Street, Leamington Spa, opposite Copps' Royal Hotel. Fot particulars apply to Messrs. Patterson and Russell, Solicitors; or to the Auctioneer Packington Place, Leamington Spa. Leamington Spa Courier - Saturday 7th November 1835. VALUABLE PROPERTY. To be: Peremptorily Sold, by Auction, BY GEORGE CARTER, At the BATH HOTEL, LEAMINGTON SPA, on TUESDAY next, the 10th of NOVEMBER inst, Six o'Clock in the Evening, under the direction of (the Mortgagees), the Executors of the REV. SAMUEL LOWE, deceased, and subject to such Conditions as shall be then produced; ALL that first-rate LEASEHOLD MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE and SHOP, most eligibly situated in HIGH STREET, at the Corner of CHURCH STREET, LEAMINGTON SPA, opposite COPPS' ROYAL HOTEL; and comprising Six good Attics; Water Closet and Four capital Bed Rooms, on the second floor; a spacious and lofty Drawing Room, with a small inner recess, fitted up with folding doors; Dining Roam and Two Bed Rooms on the first floor ; a Private Entrance Hall; a spacious Shop, having a double frontage, with excellent Show Windows, and a Sitting Room, on the ground floor; a capital Kitchen, fitted up with Hot Plate and one of Flavel's Patent Kitcheners, and a Boiler supplied by leaden piping from a Watertank in the Scullery adjoining; a Pantry, Butler's Pantry, Housekeeper's Room, Wash-house, with Furnace; Cellaring, &c., in-the Basement; and a Back Yard, with sundry Conveniences. The above Premises are substantially built, fitted up with Bells, Grates, and Cupboards; the Drawing Room Mantle Piece is of Italian Vein Marble; the Front is Cemented, and the First Floor Ornamented with a neat Cast-iron Balcony; the principal Rooms are Papered, and the whole in a good state of repair, and well worthy of attention, either for Occupation or Investment. For further Particulars, apply to Messrs. PATTERSON and RUSSELL, Solicitors ; or the AUCTIONEER, PACKINGTON PLACE, LEAMINGTON SPA. Birmingham Journal - Saturday 8th January 1848. DARLASTON Gratifying Testimonial to a Clergyman - On New Year's Day the Rector of Darlaston received a present of an elegant pocket silver communion service, bearing the following inscription, "Presented the Rev G. W. White, M. A., Rector of Darlaston, by his female bible class, as a token of gratitude, January Ist, 1948." Accompanying the testimonial was the following note, "The female attendants of the bible class beg the Rev. Mr. White's acceptance of this pocket communion service as expressive of the grateful sense they entertain of his kindness in devoting much of his time to their instruction. Darlaston, January 1st 1848," The kind and affectionate testimonial must have proved highly gratifying to the rev gentleman, as evincing lively appreciation his pastoral core instruction. Memorials to the Late Rev. Samuel Lowe, Rector of Darlaston.— On December 24, 1847, was completed the erection in the Parish Church at Darlaston, of a magnificent stone font, in the early English style, by Mr. Hollins, sculptor, of Birmingham, from a design of Mr. Hamilton, architect, of Wolverhampton. The font the gift of the Rev. H. B. Lowe. M.A., in memory of his beloved father, the late Rev. Samuel Lowe, M.A., formerly Rector Darlaston, and inscribed. "S Lowe. Obit MDCCCXXXIV." On the same day was put up a very beautiful mural monument by Mr. Hollins, also, whose taste and skill are admirably displayed in the rich graceful folds of drapery with which is ornamented. The tablet contains the following inscription: "Sacred the memory of the Rev. Samuel Lowe. M.A. of Trinity College. Cambridge, sometime Fellow Tutor of Magdalen College, in the same university, and for twenty years the beloved rector of this parish, who died November 23rd. 1834, aged fifty eight years, and whose remains are deposited the rectory vault, in this church. His zeal tempered with knowledge in the cause of his Master, his faithfulness in declaring the everlasting gospel, his tender sympathy with the afflicted and distressed, his persuasive gentleness and diffusive benevolence, together with his unwearied labours under much bodily suffering to promote scriptural education amongst the poor, and the present and future happiness of his parishioners, will ever be remembered by his attached people, who have raised this tablet by voluntary contributions as memorial of their affection and regard. 'Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is work. nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.'— Ecclesiastes 9.10'.The verse of scripture was the last sentence uttered by the Rev. S. Lowe in the pulpit, and chiefly that account has been transcribed on tablet. |
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We can see a record of a letter from Samuel Lowe concerned with hardship due to an Industrial accident. 11/130 Feb 03,1827 2 Letters, a) from Ed. Underhill, Surgeon, I do hereby certify that Thos. Ratcliff now residing at Darlaston was in the beginning of August last, very badly hurt on his Back and Hip as also several bruises on his other parts and which hurt on his hip now renders him unable to work and in my opinion he will not be able to do his regular work for several weeks to come. Edwd. Underhill Surgeon Tipton, Feb 3,1827 b) from S. Lowe, Rector of Darlaston 5th Feb 1827. Gentlemen, I beg leave to recommend to you the case of Thomas Ratcliffe as one with which I have been well acquainted throughout and which I know to have been one of very deep distress. In addition to his personal affliction (of which the medical man's certificate will be the most satisfactory evidence) I have to state that one of his four children (the eldest of 11 years of age) has been so painfully oppressed with fits as to render rather a burthen than a help to her poor mother, who has been effectually prevented from doing any thing but attend to her family, by her two youngest children having gone thro' the smallpox one of them having been long in a very dangerous way. Under these circumstances you will be surprized to hear that the maintenance of the family has with difficulty been provided for, while Rent and Levies have run painfully in arrears; so that they are in imminent danger of being stripped of their little all and consequently of throwing the family wholly on their Father's Parish. So anxious has the poor man been if possible to prevent this that he has made an attempt to resume his work before he was fit for it, and by doing so has I fear considerably retarded his permanent recovery. Your attention to his case will be esteemed an obligation by Gentlemen, yr. obedient Servant S. Lowe, Rector of Darlaston Allowed 15s. |
Memorial to Samuel Lowe M.A., contributors, St Lawrence, Darlaston. |
On Friday the 20th of December 1867, a mural monument was erected in the Chancel, to the late Samuel Lowe M.A.
It states, "Whose remains are deposited in the Rectory Vault in this Church" I wonder where the entrance to that could be? Hackwood page 69, states, [quote] The vaults run along the north and south walls, and are entered from the outside. [unquote] There was printed a sheet detailing this monument, and its contributors. Two Steathams are listed, Statham, Mr. Joseph, he gave five shillings. The candidates for this are Joseph Steatham (1806-1889), and Joseph Steatham (1844-). My opinion is that this is Joseph Steatham (1806-1889). Statham, Mr. Samuel, he gave two shillings and six pence. The candidates for this are Samuel Steatham (1815-1884), and Samuel Steatham (1846-). My opinion is that this is Samuel Steatham (1815-1884). The list of contributors makes interesting reading. The whole monument cost £75, which at today's value would be:- £75 in 1781, in today's money would be the equal to £8,947 - Calculated using this Link. All other conversions to today's money shown in {}. Out of a total of one hundred and seventy five contributors, we start with Charles Adams Esq. giving £2 {£229}. Listed are "Friend, A" giving 10s {£60}, and a "Lady, A" giving £1 {£120} both of these I assume wanted to remain anonymous. There are also a number of duplicate names, I assume they all knew who was who! Other notables are Mr. P. Hollins Sculptor, Birmingham. giving £2 2s {£250}, and Mr. Wilkes, Executors of the late, giving £1 {£119}. The smallest amount was a Mrs. Corbett giving 1s, that's £6 in today's money, but it got her on the list! Census Populations for Darlaston were 12884 in [1861], and 14739 in [1871]. |
Memorial to Samuel Lowe M.A., St Lawrence, Darlaston. |
On Friday the 20th of December 1867, a mural monument was erected in the Chancel, to the late Samuel Lowe M.A.
Samuel Lowe’s monument in St Lawrence, reads as follows,
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To quote from the contributors sheet,
/TO THE MEMORY OF/ /THE REVd. SAMUEL LOWE M.A./ /OF TRINITY COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE/ /SOMETIME FELLOW AND TUTOR OF MAGDALEN COLLEGE/ /IN THE SAME UNIVERSITY/ /AND FOR TWENTY YEARS/ /THE BELOVED RECTOR OF THIS PARISH/ /WHO DIED NOVEMBER 25th 1834/ /AGED 58 YEARS/ /HIS ZEAL TEMPERED WITH KNOWLEDGE/ /IN THE CAUSE OF HIS MASTER/ /HIS FAITHFULNESS/ /IN DECLARING THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL/ /HIS TENDER SYMPATHY/ /WITH THE AFFLICTED AND DISTRESSED/ /HIS PERSUASIVE BENEVOLENCE/ /TOGETHER WITH HIS UNWEARIED LABOURS/ /UNDER MUCH BODILY SUFFERING/ /TO PROMOTE SCRIPTURAL EDUCATION AMONGST THE POOR/ /AND THE PRESENT AND FUTURE HAPPINESS/ /OF HIS PARISHIONERS/ /WILL EVER BE REMEMBERED BY HIS ATTACHED PEOPLE/ /WHO HAVE RAISED THIS TABLET / /BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS/ /AS A MEMORIAL OF THEIR AFFECTION AND REGARD./ /"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to/ /do it with thy might for there is no work/ /nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom/ /in the grave whither thou goest"/ /Ecclesiastes 9:10/ "The verse of Scripture was the last sentence uttered by Rev. S. Lowe in the pulpit; and chiefly on that account has been transcribed on the tablet.". It states, "Whose remains are deposited in the Rectory Vault in this Church" I wonder where that could be? Hackwood page 69, states, [quote] The vaults run along the north and south walls, and are entered from the outside. [unquote] To read about the church, see Steatham Churches - St Lawrence, Darlaston, Staffs. . To view the church in GoogleEarth, open GoogleEarth and click the following link:- GoogleEarth - St Lawrence, Darlaston, Staffs. In addition we have mentioned. [BNA] Staffordshire Advertiser - Saturday 15th September 1832. THE CHOLERA AT DARLASTON. The Rev. S. Lowe, rector of Darlaston, gives the following description of the state of his parish, in a Letter to the Editor of the Record (London) Paper. Darlaston rectory, near Walsall, Sep, 8, 1832. Sir,- After perusing in your last Record the notice there taken of some of the circumstances of our late wake, I feel I owe to my parishioners to say, "the half was not told." The literal fact is, that in our church we have two services on each of the three days which have been usually been spent in the streets or the beer houses; and as often it was filled by attentive congregations, exceeding those on ordinary Sundays. Amongst those also not so employed, everything, without a single exception, was as become a crisis in which the cholera was commencing its operations amongst ourselves, after having fearfully ravaged other neighbouring parishes: their houses having been voluntarily and universally closed by our publicans and private-brewers. And not only does the generally devotional spirit continue, but hopeful evidences among individuals abound more and more; the destruction of our wonted instruments of brutality, is, to say of many a one, heretofore enemies to God and religion, "Behold, he prayeth." All this is truly cheering, but all besides is most gloomy. It is true I have to tell as yet but tens, and not hundreds (as at Bilston), cut down by the dreadful disease, but we share its evils with other adjoining parishes to an extent utterly disproportioned to our respective resources. The extraordinary expenses thus brought about us must speedily any funds which can be extorted from a population of 6,600 concentrated on not more than 800 acres of land: the bulk of this population, too, are either miners or workers in iron, almost exclusively employed by masters at a distance, so that the wonted aids of benevolence are utterly for our present exigencies; but distress is also painfully aggravated by the lowness of wages and scarcity of work, so that the sufferings of many poor families are fully equalled, and in some respects exceeded, by those of another memorable period, when they were largely relieved by foreign aid. I say exceeded, because almost all our bad cases of disease are to be traced to abject want, or at best to scanty supplies of food and clothing. We are doing what we can among ourselves for the prevention as well as cure of this dreadful pestilence; but all we can do falls sadly short of our daily increasing necessities. To these I should sooner have given publicity, had not the still more urgent claims of Bilston stood in the way; but as these last have been liberally provided for, I gladly avail myself of the opportunity so timely afforded of stating the above particulars of our truly pitiable case, and through your medium soliciting relief for a people affording most decided evidences that they have not "suffered so many things in vain." Confidently relying on the measure of aid you are constantly affording on other occasions, and leaving it to your judgement to abridge or extract, as you may deem expedient, I will only further say, that contributors shall be acknowledged in you columns, and will be thankfully received, either at the Bank of Messr. C.Forster and Sons, Walsall, through the hands of Messrs. Stevenson and Salt, London; or by your constant reader, S.LOWE, Rector of Darlaston. P.S. - I have already to open my list with honoured name of our justly venerated Diocesan; from whom, while writing the above, I have received an unsolicited offer of assistance. There next follows and article on the cholera out break at Tipton. "79 cases, and 17 deaths... total from commencement 960 new cases and 265 deaths - Wednesday last all the shops were closed and churches and chapels were crowded." Staffordshire Advertiser - Saturday 29th November 1834. On Sunday morning last, in the 58th year of his age, the Rev. Samuel Lowe, M. A. Rector of Darlaston, in this county. Mr. Lowe was formerly Fellow and Tutor of College, Cambridge, which offices he resigned, on his appointment to the Rectory of Darlaston, by the Rev. Charles Simeon, M. A., the patron of that living. In his character, as a parochial minister, he was much beloved by his numerous parishioners, to whose temporal and spiritual interests he was entirely devoted. two occasions particularly; the general distress that prevailed m that parish in the year 1816, and the awful visitation of the cholera in 1832, it may literally be said of him, that he 'stood between the living and the dead'; for on both occasions, by my personal influence with a large circle of Christian friends, the temporal wants of his people were supplied, whilst their spiritual welfare was chiefly regarded. As a preacher, earnest and scriptural; as a friend, affectionate and disinterested; and as a citizen, warmly attached to the institutions of his country; the loss of such a man cannot but be regarded as a great calamity; whilst those who knew him best, and most highly valued him, cannot fail to desire, that they may follow his faith, and share his reward. |
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Census findings.
I have searched the 1841-1911 Census's, and here are the results. Searching Census records for Steathams is problematic to say the least as the enumerator did not always record the surname correctly. This is compounded by the modern transcripts used to search the records as they are also full of mistakes. I will state what was recorded on the actual census, also Samuel Lowe and Marriane Lowe will marked as bold & underlined, and their children will be marked as underlined. The Census was always conducted on a Sunday, [1841 - June 6th] In this Census, relationship to head not given. Charles Benjamin Lowe aged 30, Caroline Lowe, [wife], aged 30, Charles Frederick Lowe, [son], aged 2, Caroline Maria Lowe, [daughter], aged 3 months. At All Saints, St Albans. Marriane Lowe, and Henry Edward Lowe not yet located in this census. [1851 - March 30th] Marriane Lowe, aged 71, born Nottingham. At Atherstone? 1851 Census
1851 Census
Charles B Lowe, Head, aged 39, Curate of Ashby De La Zouch, born 1812 Chesterton, Cambridgeshire; Caroline Lowe, Wife, aged 41, born 1810 Dublin, Ireland; Charles Frederic Lowe, Son, Scholar at home, aged 12, born 1839 Birmingham, Warwickshire; Caroline Maria Lowe, Daughter, Scholar at home, aged 10, 1841 Hertford, Hertfordshire; Frances Marian Lowe, Daughter, Scholar at home, aged 8, 1843 Hertford, Hertfordshire; Edward Henry Lowe, Son, aged 6, Scholar at home, born 1845 Hertford, Hertfordshire; Sarah Ann Wallace, Governess, Unmarried, Governess, aged 32, born St Marylebone, Middlesex; Mary Elizabeth Jee, Pupil, Scholar, aged 8, born 1843 Mancetter, Warwickshire; Mary Ann Elizth Layard, Pupil, Scholar, aged 8, born 1843 Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire; Lucy Gray, House servant, Unmarried, aged 27,born 1824 Barton, Staffordshire; Fanny Mears, House servant, Unmarried, aged 23,born 1828 Etwall, Derbyshire; Mary Ann Drakeley, Servant, Unmarried, aged 21, born 1830 Nuneaton, Warwickshire; At Prior Park, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. Henry Edward Lowe not yet found in this census. [1861 - April 7th] Mary A Lowe, Head, Widow, aged 81, Clergymens widow, born 1780 Nottingham, Nottinghamshire; Henry E Lowe, Son, Unmarried, aged 47, Assistants master in grammer school, born 1814 Long Sutton, Lincolnshire; Joseph Clark, Husband of servant, Married, aged 66, Hat Maker, born 1795 Leicestershire; Hannah Clark, Servant Married, aged 65, Domestic servant, born 1796 Atherstone, Warwickshire; At South Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire. [1871 - April 2nd] Charles Benjamin Lowe, aged 59, married, Rector of Tydd St. Mary, born Chesterton, Cambridgeshire; Caroline Lowe, wife, aged 70, born Dublin; Francis M. Lowe, daughter, aged 38, born Hertford, Hertford. We also have Sarah Culling, aged 27, Cook, Emily Jackson, aged 21, Housemaid, Emma Fleet?, aged 26, Young Ladies' Maid, ? John Key, aged 11, Page. Henry Edward Lowe not yet found in this census. [1881 - April 3rd] Charles B. Lowe aged 69, married, Rector of Tydd St. Mary, born Chesterton, Cambridgeshire; Caroline Maria Lowe, unmarried, aged 30, born Hertford, Herts; Matilda Constance Lowe, daughter, unmarried, aged 19, born Ashby Del La Zouch; We also have Sarah. A Stevenson, servant, aged 40, Emma J. Pensford, servant, aged 22, Ellen V. Young, servant, aged 17, and finally Alexander Garner, servant, aged 14. At Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire. 1891 Census
1891 Census
Henry E. Lowe aged 67, Clergyman Without Cure, born Long Sutton, Lincolnshire. At Wilmcote Village, Aston Cantlow, Warwickshire. [1891 - April 5th] Charles B. Lowe, aged 79, Widower, Clerk in Holy Orders, born Chesterton, Cambridgeshire; Francis M. Lowe, aged 48, daughter, single, born Hertford, Herts. We also have Isabella Robson, Visitor, single, Governess, born Newcastle, Northumberland. Finally Lydia Moods?, aged 24, single, Domestic Cook, Elizabeth Ward?, aged 15, single, Housemaid. At 76 Rectory Road, Tydd St. Marys. Interestingly the prev. road on the census sheet is "World's End Road"! 1891 Census
1891 Census
Henry Edward Lowe, aged 77, single, Clerk in Holy Orders, born Linedon, Long Sutton. Also we have Ellen Elizabeth Heath, aged 25, General Servant, and Annie Heath, aged 9?, Scholar. [1901 - March 31st] Chas B. Lowe, aged 89, widower, Clergyman (Church of England); Frances Maria Lowe, daughter, aged 58, single, born Hereford, Herts. We also have, Isabella Robson, aged 56, single, Companion, born Newcastle Northumberland; Eliza Boot, aged 35, single, Cook (Domestic); Alice Boot, aged 20, single, Parlor Florence Stockdale?, aged 17, single, Housemaid (Domestic). 1901 Census
1901 Census
[1911 - April 2nd] Not yet investigated. Discussion. Newspapers are a wonderful resource, to explore the lives of people. We now have the question of Charles Benjamin Lowe being the oldest clergyman to die / in service, or whatever that means. Even before his death it was stated. Cambridge Independent Press - Friday 24th July 1903 The Rev. C. B. Lowe, rector of Tydd St. Mary, Lincolnshire, who has just entered upon his ninety-third year, reads both lessons in the parish church and preaches the sermon every Sunday morning. He is the oldest clergyman in Lincolnshire, and one of the oldest in England. Charles Benjamin Lowe was born 2nd July 1811, we have that from [IGI] and newspaper reports. So age from birth to date of death was 93 years 0 months 21 days, and he was an incumbent when he passed. Now onto the Rev. Robert More White, born 1881 and died 13th December 1906. We see in the newspapers, Clifton Society - Thursday 20th December 1906. DEATH:- Dec. 13th, his 95th birthday, at Churchstoke Vicarage, the Rev. ROBERT MORE WHITE, for 60 years Vicar of the parish. Therefore we have, Rev. Robert More White, born Friday 13th December 1811, and dies Thursday 13th December 1096, aged 95. We assume as he dies at the Vicarage he must be the incumbent at the time of his death. So the matter is now resolved, Charles Benjamin Lowe, was not the oldest Vicar to die, it was Rev. Robert More White at 95 years exactly. We now see the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe in Consistory Court proceedings.... [BNA] Lincolnshire Chronicle - Friday 14 January 1876. DIOCESE OF LINCOLN. — CONSISTORY COURT. The Chancellor of the Diocese of Lincoln (Dr. Phillimore) held a Consistory Court at the office of the Registrar, on Saturday, to hear an application made by the Rev. Charles Benjamin Lowe, rector of Tydd St. Mary, for a faculty for the removal of a tomb-stone which had been erected in the churchyard of that parish by one Charles Thorpe, a butcher and baker, residing and carrying on business in the parish, to the memory of his two deceased brothers and their children. Mr. Toynbee appeared for the applicant, and Mr. Hebb for the respondent. — In the pleadings it was alleged that the tombstone or monument which it was sought to have removed had been erected in the churchyard without the knowledge or sanction of the Rector, who. having an objection to it, applied for faculty for its removal. — From the statement of Mr. Toynbee. which was borne out by the evidence of the applicant, it appeared that in February of last year the respondent saw the parish clerk of Tydd St. Mary, and told him he was desirous of erecting a stone to the memory of his two deceased brothers and their children, and the clerk told him what the fee would be, and asked him he intended to have any epitaph upon the stone. The respondent said there would only be a few words upon it. and the clerk gave him to understand that if there was anything more on it than the ordinary inscription it would be necessary that the Rector should consulted. No communication was made to the Rector, and, presuming that he had the consent of the clerk, the respondent put up the stone or monument. Mr. Lowe was from home at the time this was done, but on his return, on the evening of the same day that the stone was erected, he saw it. and at once took objection to it on the ground of its being too conspicuous, and that it had on the top an urn, which he looked upon as symbol of heathenism. He at once said that he could not consent the monument remaining, and sent the clerk to the respondent with message that he could not allow the monument to remain unless it was lowered and the urn removed. If that was done, he would consent to it remaining on the fee of guinea being paid, and if it was not done, he should require a fee of ten guineas. The Rector's requirements were not complied with, and he wrote to the respondent, after which they had an interview, when they had a long conversation about the monument, and the Rector consented to allow it to remain on its being lowered and the urn removed, and a fee of a guinea being paid. This fee was afterwards paid to the clerk, and by him to the Rector, but the latter, on finding that his requirements with regard to the stone had not been complied with, returned the guinea to the respondent's father, who sent it back to the Rector, by whom it was passed to the clerk, the Rector declining to receive it. The stone was eventually lowered by the respondent, but the urn was not removed, and on the 22nd March the Rector wrote to the respondent expressing his surprise that the urn had not been removed, and informing him that if this was not done he (the Rector) should report the matter to his Diocesan; and no action being taken to do this, the present application ensued. — The evidence of the applicant and of the Clerk. John Tilbrook, showed what the conditions were on which the tombstone or monument was to be allowed to remain, and that the latter, in receiving the fee of a guinea, did so under the impression that the conditions laid down by the Rector were to be complied with. The former also positively denied, in cross-examination, that he ever consented to the urn remaining, or that his objection to it would have been removed if the respondent had paid the fee of ten guineas, which he said he simply fixed as a prohibitory fee. He also said that he had offered to remove the urn at his own expense, but the respondent refused to allow it to be done. — The case for the respondent was that the stone was placed in the churchyard with the consent the clerk, and that when the Rector took objection to it, on the interview already mentioned taking place, it was agreed that it should remain on its being lowered, which was done. The respondent denied that one of the conditions of its remaining was that the urn should be removed. He said that long conversation took place about the urn, and that the Rector objected to it as a symbol of heathenism, but he (the respondent) assured him that it was not erected with any such view as that, and declined have it removed on the ground that it would spoil altogether the appearance of the monument. He also stated that he had erected a monument precisely similar in description in the churchyard of the parish of Sutton Bridge, to the memory of his wife's sister, without any objection being made to it, and it was further shown that during the period of the Rev. Mr. Lowe's rectorate a monument very similar in character had been erected in the churchyard of Tydd St. Mary to the memory of a man named Hopkinson. — For the applicant, it was denied that the clerk had any authority to grant permission for the erection of a tombstone or monument without the consent of the Rector. —In giving judgment, the Chancellor held the same view and said that there appeared to have been a great deal of misunderstanding on both sides the terms on which the monument was to be allowed to remain. Alluding at some length to the character of the monument, he said an urn was a common feature, in some form or other on tombstones in churchyards and cemeteries, and it would be going a long way to say that a parishioner ought to be deprived of a monument which had been erected in a churchyard without any intention of evading or disobeying the law simply because it had an urn on the top of it, while at the same time he considered the monument in the present case an ugly and cumbrous one. Considering the whole of the circumstances, he did not think a sufficient case had been made out for the granting of a faculty, and he therefore declined to grant one ; but, as errors in law and in business had been made on both sides, he should not make any order as to the payment of costs. We now see another newspaper report. Wisbech Standard - Friday 29th November 1889 TYDD ST. MARY. An Accident of a serious nature happened on Monday to Miss Lowe, of the Rectory, Tydd St. Mary. The unfortunate lady was riding on horseback, accompanied by Mrs. Bennett (wife of the Vicar of Long Sutton) when the horse suddenly became restive, and threw its rider heavily to the ground, at the same time dragging her a short distance, and unfortunately treading upon her. Miss Kilham, who was happily driving near the spot at the time, promptly assisted Miss Lowe into her trap. and drove at once to the Rectory. Dr. Johnston, of Sutton Bridge, was telegraphed for, and we understand the lady's ribs were fractured, besides which she was very much bruised Miss Lowe is also mentioned in newspapers as an organist at the church, and in the following article on the Pauper's Funeral. There is another large article concerning "A Paupers funeral" at Tydd St Mary in the, Spalding Guardian - Saturday 28th April 1900. Burial Scandal at Tydd St. Mary. Remarkable Episode at a Village Festival. THE GOSPEL, ACCORDING TO THE REV. C. B. LOWE. [INTERVIEWS and OPINIONS] [By our special commentators.] Tydd is a distressful parish. Of late years it has been notorious for a succession of squabbles-disputes which have been a regrettable indication of the disturbed state of public feeling, and of the unpleasant relations existing between the Rectory and a considerable section of the parishioners. There is no need to enumerate the many occurrences for they practically constitute recent parochial history at Tydd, but the latest, which is dated April 11th, deserves some attention. [A PAUPER'S FUNERAL.] Mr. Matthew Harding, vice-chairman of the Tydd St. Mary Parish Church, told the subjoined story, which is given, substantially, in his own words:- William Knott had lived at Tydd practically all his life. He was aged 81. For about half-a-century he occupied one cottage, and for an extended period he had been in receipt of parochial relief. "He was a good living old man as you could wish to see." chimed in a neighbour, who was listening to the conversation. "he was a fair scholar, and read his Bible regularly." The old labourer died, and his funeral was fixed for April 14th? His body, in a parish coffin, was taken by pony and trap from Tydd Gote to the Parish Church. The mourners were- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knott, nephew and niece of the deceased, Mr. Benjamin Knott, of Tydd and Mrs. Readman. The carriers were- Messrs. Matthew Harding, Alfred Harding, G. Goodman, and W. Hopkinson. The grace was situate on the south of the church. The mourners, therefore, expected to enter the sacred building by the north door. Arrived at the gate of the churchyard, the bearers raised the coffin on their shoulders. Here the little procession was met by the newly-appointed curate, Rev. H. Sorby, who said the body must not be taken into the church. "For what reason?" asked Mr. Matthew Harding. "Because the deceased was an unbeliever in the faith and had not confessed." replied the curate. "Has he not been duly baptised into the Church of England?" enquired the Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council. "I believe so" re-joined the Rev. R. Sorby. " All I can say is," continued Mr. Matthew Harding, "that if you were to see the poor old gent's face, it is quite as pretty as yours or the Rector's! However we can't hold this coffin on our shoulders all day. Get on with your performance You are only a servant, we know We must go where you lead us to." "And what happened then?" was the victors enquiry. "We went on to the graveside." "Was the Rev. gentleman surprised!" "Well, they have a such a comical rig-out in the ordinary way, and I was so annoyed at the time, that I didn't take particular notice. After we got to the grave I went away, and stood by thr wall." What portion of the Burial Service was read?" "I can't recollect exactly what parts were read, but I can remember that some portions were left out. For instance, I never heard the sentence, "I am Resurrection and the Life!" "And the body was not taken in to the church at all?" "Certainly not!" "Well, what happened at the graveside?" "On arrival at the grave it was found impossible to get the coffin in. After it had been lowered a little way, it had to be taken out again, and the grave made larger. In doing this, a quantity of human bones were cut into, and went to bottom, so that, when the coffin was again put in, it was so much higher at the feet than the head that I insisted on it being taken out again after the mourners had gone, and that bottom of the grave should be properly levelled, so that the poor old man might be left decent." " Was the deceased a Church-goer?" "Had anyone been to see the old gentleman during his last illness?" "Yes, the curate had visited him, and had prayed with him." [THE CURATE'S VERSION.] The Rev. R. Sorby, a courteous, cultured clergyman, was asked to assist the writer on questions of fact, and listened carefully to the story as set forth. "I never used the word 'confession,'" he observed, "I was acting, not on my own initiative, but on that of the Rev, C. B. Lowe, the rector, who let me parenthetically add, is one of the kindest, as he is one of the most misjudged of men. It had been stated to me that the deceased was not a believer in the Faith of the church, and that he expressly denied the doctrine of the Resurrection. I do not remember the exact words I said, but I doubtless implied that, under the circumstances, it was right that his body should be taken into the church." "Then Mr. Harding makes a mistake when he attributes to you an observation about 'confession'?" "I think the expression I used was that "he had given no outward expression of repentance!" In response to further enquiries, Mr. Sorby denied that the deceased had been a regular attendant at the church, He spoke of the visits he had paid to the deceased, and mentioned that, for some considerable time prior to his death, the old man lay in an unconscious condition." The rev. gentleman rather complained of Mr. Matthew Harding's conduct at the funeral. The bearer in question told the Rev. R. Sorby that the faith of the deceased was as good as the Curate's own, to which the latter replied that this was a question which could not be discussed on such an occasion. Asked as to what parts of the Burial Service he read. Mr. Sorby replied that he recited such portions as seemed to him applicable to the particular case. The Rev. R. Sorby, a courteous, cultured clergyman, was asked to assist the writer on questions of fact, and listened carefully to the story as set forth. "I never used the word 'confession,'" he observed, "I was acting, not on my own initiative, but on that of the Rev, C. B. Lowe, the rector, who let me parenthetically add, is one of the kindest, as he is one of the most misjudged of men. It had been stated to me that the deceased was not a believer in the Faith of the church, and that he expressly denied the doctrine of the Resurrection. I do not remember the exact words I said, but I doubtless implied that, under the circumstances, it was right that his body should be taken into the church." "Then Mr. Harding makes a mistake when he attributes to you an observation about 'confession'?" "I think the expression I used was that "he had given no outward expression of repentance!" In response to further enquiries, Mr. Sorby denied that the deceased had been a regular attendant at the church, He spoke of the visits he had paid to the deceased, and mentioned that, for some considerable time prior to his death, the old man lay in an unconscious condition." The rev. gentleman rather complained of Mr. Matthew Harding's conduct at the funeral. The bearer in question told the Rev. R. Sorby that the faith of the deceased was as good as the Curate's own, to which the latter replied that this was a question which could not be discussed on such an occasion. Asked as to what parts of the Burial Service he read. Mr. Sorby replied that he recited such portions as seemed to him applicable to the particular case. ["A THREE DECKER."] I asked a cheerful, rosy-cheeked old lady how the curate dressed ordinally. "Oh, he wears a sort of three-decker thing." she replied. The same old dame described the Curate's hat as "a sort of pinched-up parson's billy-cock." It was understood that a billycock was "pinched-up," not the parson. [AT THE CHURCH.] Outside and in, the old church looked pretty. The tiny graveyard was dotted all over with primroses, and the ivy-clad tower stood out rear and sharp against an April sky. Inside, the solid, well-finished immoury? was embellished with the Easter decorations. Daffodils, primroses, and other spring flowers here and there. disguised the grey stone; primroses and foliage mixed themselves up delightfully; the altar, with a substantial array of candies, was also beautiful with white bloom. Indeed, the chancel scheme of colour was exquisite-the tints of rood-screen, stained glass and lovely flowers being blended by the golden sunlight. This was the aesthetic; the prosaic appeared in the porch. Therein is a serviceable looking board, with a large heading, "Fees due to the Rector." In view of Mr. Bateman's recent experience, it is refreshing to note that the "fee for a wedding by banns is" 6s., and for publication of banns is alone is 1s. 6d." "For burial of a parishioner in an ordinary grave 1s. 6d." That is how another item reads. The board is dated as far back as February, 1887, and there is a stipulation: "Owing to the want of space in this churchyard, burial of non-parishioners is not allowed, except on payment of a Guinea fee." The Rev. C. B. Lowe is an eminently practical man. [AN APPEAL TO THE HOME SECRETARY.] At the annual meeting of the Tydd St. Mary Parish Council, there were present:- Mr. John Cragg (chairman) Ald, T. W. Banks, Messrs. Mr. Harding, J. Walpole, W. Bidwell, J. Selby, H. Capron, and F. Johnson, with Mr. T. J. Hopkinson (clerk). Mr. Harding referred to the previous consideration of the churchyard questioned the Council, when the Rector informed them that the was still room for 60? internments, and Mr. Harding stated that he attended a funeral last week, and witnessed a most disgusting state of thing. Human bone, which had been exhumed in making the grave, were plainly visible to the mourners, and quite a peck and a half of bones were buried again, and he moved that the Home Secretary be written to, calling his attention to the overcrowded state of the churchyard, so that the present of things should be put a stop to. It was a disgrace to the Parish and the Council. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Banks said that, as there was a part of the churchyard not filled up, he could not understand why burials did not take place there. Mr. Harding doubted whether there was any unused portion, as stated by the Rector. He remembered that some years ago the mounds in the churchyard were levelled, until Mr. S?hall, who was the churchwarden, stopped it. Mr. Cregg considered that this was a serious matter, and they saw that they had previously called the rector's attention to the overcrowded state of the burial ground, he shuffled his cards to meet the question, and stated there was still room fro sixty graves; but if this were so, why was this ground not used? He believed that if the Rector had this vacant space he said he had, burials would have taken place there before this, and they would not have these revolting scenes for mourners to witness, and he was glad that the Council's attention had been again called to the matter. Mr. Banks contended that, if there was this vacant space, it should be used before putting the ratepayers to the cost of providing a cemetery. Mr. Harding ridiculed the idea of any vacant space, and said that recently, when the sexton put his shovel down four inches into a grave, he came to a whole skeleton. Mr. Bidwell said relatives choose their own ground, and seemed not to be inclined to go into the new ground. Several members questioned whether the sexton knew of this vacant ground. Mr. Banks agreed with the motion, provided that there was no room for any further internments in the churchyard, and asked whether without going to the Home Secretary, they could not take steps themselves to provide a cemetery. The Chairman replied that an order must first be made closing the churchyard, and then they could proceed and provide s cemetery, and when they did so, he asked them for Heaven's sake not to consecrate any person of it. Mr. Banks said the Nonconformist members of the Council seemed to take every opportunity of attacking the church, and he believed they were as bigoted against it, or more so, than the Rector was against the chapel. They never seemed to bring up parish matters except as an attack on the Rector of the church, and he was getting tired of it. The Chairman called it disgraceful to say that there was room for 60? interments, and to still let bones be dug up. Mr. Bidwell could not understand what the Chairman meant by his remark that for heaven's sake he hoped they would not have any portion of the new cemetery consecrated. Mr. Cragg replied that, as the ratepayers would purchase the land, they should not spend any more on consecration. Mr. Basks said there were parishioners who were churchmen and large rate payers, too, who would be in favour of consecration. He did not like this bigotry. Mr. Bidwell agreed that, if a cemetery was wanted, they should take steps to obtain one, and not bring the question up as an attack on church. Mr. Banks supported the motion on the assumption that the churchyard was full, but he protested against the constant attacks on the Rector behind his back, which would not be made to his face. The motion to the Home Secretary, calling his attention to the overcrowded state of the churchyard, was then agreed to unanimously. [THE GOSPEL AT TYDD.] One cannot leave the subject without some passing comments, which may be confined to the clerical action of refusing to admit the body of a dead pauper to the sanctity of Tydd Church. The cemetery question is one for the consideration of the parish of Tydd, but the other matter demands the attention of a much wider public. From a careful perusal of the foregoing, what can be the assumption but that an Englishman- a pauper if you will, but an English citizen-was dined the right of a Christian burial, because "it had been stated" to a curate "that the deceased was not a believer in the faith of the church, and that he had expressly denied the doctrine of the Resurrection." Certainly there does not appear to have been collaboration of the statement; but, if the assertion could be proved up to the hilt, does it justify the arbitrary action of behaving disrespectable to a dead pauper? The Rev. C. B. Lowe - for it is obvious that the Rev. Robert Sorby was acting under instructions-may, and doubtless does, believe that William Knott, the pauper, died an unrepentant sinner. Who is the Reverend Charles Benjamin Lowe, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, a senior Optime, and holder of a living worth £650? a year and a house-who is he to anticipate the judgement of the Great Eternal Bar in the case of William Knott, the pauper? Suppose a rich and influential parishioner-or even one of those non-parishioners, who can afford to pay a special; fee for a guinea for interment in an over-crowded Tydd Churchyard-had died under similar circumstances would the Rev. C. B. Lowe- or even Miss Lowe- have dared to assume that an individual so blessed with this world's goods had been a sinner at all, let alone repentant? Does the Rev. C. B. Lowe - assume that no man may be buried with the full ceremonial of the Church who has not made an orthodox acknowledgement to a priest of his transgressions? Every experienced clergyman has buried scores of men and women who have done nothing of the kind. The soldier in South Africa has an oath on his lips and a Mauser bullet through his brain simultaneously. The full service is read over him. Even the murderer, pacing to the scaffold, is deemed worthy of this tribute of religious respect. Supposing the body of William Knott, the pauper, had received full canonical recognition, and assuming that were a double-dyed and callous sinner, would in that case, so serious a responsibility rest upon the Rector of Tydd as his present responsibility of having interpreted a kind, considerate Gospel in a cruel and inconsiderate way? The Rev. Charles Kingsley, though he denounced the idea of "smuggling a sinner up the backstairs to Heaven.", would not have lent himself to the desecration of pauper’s burial. The Rector of Tydd may have been strictly conscientious in the action he took. It is, however, for the public to judge whether he might not have found a method obeying the dictation of his ecclesiastical conscience without lacerating the feeling of mourners, and alienating the sympathy of all broad- minded, tolerant men. There is another large article again, at the Consistory Court, this time concerning "The seating at the church" at Tydd St Mary in the, Wisbech Chronicle, General Advertiser and Lynn News - Saturday 19th July 1879 This is in the process of being transcribed. | |
Samuel Lowe's Venn entry. |
The main reference work for researching Cambridge Alumni, is Alumni Cantabrigienses: A Biographical List of All Known Students, Graduates ... edited by John Venn. This is Samuel Lowe's entry. |
Charles Benjamin Lowe's Venn entry. |
The main reference work for researching Cambridge Alumni, is Alumni Cantabrigienses: A Biographical List of All Known Students, Graduates ... edited by John Venn. This is Charles Benjamin Lowe's entry. |
Edward Henry Lowe's Venn entry. |
The main reference work for researching Cambridge Alumni, is Alumni Cantabrigienses: A Biographical List of All Known Students, Graduates ... edited by John Venn. This is Edward Henry Lowe's entry. |
Henry Edward Lowe's Venn entry. |
The main reference work for researching Cambridge Alumni, is Alumni Cantabrigienses: A Biographical List of All Known Students, Graduates ... edited by John Venn. This is Henry Edward Lowe's entry. Research - Additional Planned. Steatham.com All Rights Reserved. |
