See also
| Husband: | Nicholas Samuel PITTS (1884-1948) | |
| Wife: | Emma Kathleen WRIGHT (1878-1954) | |
| Children: | Lewis Laurence PITTS (1912-1999) | |
| Sadie Clarice PITTS (1916-1993) | ||
| Marriage | 23 Sep 1911 | Sandford, Devon, England1 |
| St Swithun parish church Nick Pitts was at Higher Town Farm, and Kate was at Sandford. |
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| Name: | Nicholas Samuel PITTS2 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Father: | William Lawrence PITTS (1839-1898) | |
| Mother: | Ann Elizabeth Cole LOYE (1842-1884) | |
| Birth | 23 Nov 1884 | Stokenham, Devon, England |
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 6) | Stokenham, Devon, England3 |
| Muckwell | ||
| Census | 31 Mar 1901 (age 16) | Stokenham, Devon, England4 |
| Muckwell Farm | ||
| Occupation | Farmer | |
| Census | 2 Apr 1911 (age 26) | Woolfardisworthy, Devon, England5 |
| Breddifield, Woolfardisworthy, Morchard Bishop Nick was helping brother-in-law William Partridge at Woolsery. |
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| Occupation | 2 Apr 1911 (age 26) | farmer's assistant; Woolfardisworthy, Devon, England5 |
| Residence | 23 Sep 1911 (age 26) | Lapford, Devon, England1 |
| Higher Town Farm | ||
| Occupation | 23 Sep 1911 (age 26) | Farmer; Lapford, Devon, England1 |
| Census | 19 Jun 1921 (age 36 yrs 7 mns) | Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| West Sandford | ||
| Occupation | 19 Jun 1921 (age 36) | Farmer; Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| Employment: Employer Place of Work: At home |
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| Residence | frm 1930 to 1931 (age 45-47) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| 48 Park Street Nicholas and Kate had the sweet shop at the top of Bowden Hill, next door to the Kings Arms |
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| Census | 29 Sep 1939 (age 54) | Morchard Bishop, Devon, England7 |
| Alma Cottage, Polson Hill | ||
| Occupation | 29 Sep 1939 (age 54) | General Farm Worker; Morchard Bishop, Devon, England7 |
| Death | 10 May 1948 (age 63) | Crediton , Devon, England8 |
| Cause: 1a Auricular fibrillation, b Myocardial degeneration, 2 Ventral Hernia Address: 13 East Street. |
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| Name: | Emma Kathleen WRIGHT2 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Father: | Lewis William WRIGHT (1850-1928) | |
| Mother: | Mary Martha BERRY (1851-1939) | |
| Birth | 5 Apr 1878 | Sandford, Devon, England |
| Baptism | 10 Jun 1878 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Census | 3 Apr 1881 (age 2) | Crediton , Devon, England9 |
| 2 High Street, Crediton | ||
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 13) | Sandford, Devon, England10 |
| Village, Sandford | ||
| Census | 31 Mar 1901 (age 22) | Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England11 |
| 32-34 Victoria Road, Exmouth She was a domestic help for William and Susan Waller (brother of Matilda Waller) younger sister Nellie was staying with her. |
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| Occupation | 31 Mar 1901 (age 22) | Domestic Assistant; Littleham - Exmouth, Devon, England11 |
| She was with the Waller family. | ||
| Residence | 23 Sep 1911 (age 33) | Sandford, Devon, England1 |
| Census | 19 Jun 1921 (age 43 yrs 2 mns) | Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| West Sandford | ||
| Occupation | 19 Jun 1921 (age 43) | Home duties; Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| Census | 29 Sep 1939 (age 61) | Morchard Bishop, Devon, England7 |
| Alma Cottage, Polson Hill | ||
| Occupation | 29 Sep 1939 (age 61) | Unpaid domestic duties; Morchard Bishop, Devon, England7 |
| Death | 21 May 1954 (age 76) | Exmouth, Devon, England |
| Cause: Cerebral concussion, and sub-dural haemorrhage following a fall. | ||
| Name: | Lewis Laurence PITTS2 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Spouse: | Audrey Eileen WHEELER (1910-2000) | |
| Birth | 2 Jul 1912 | Lapford, Devon, England |
| Occupation | Holiday Park Manager | |
| Census | 19 Jun 1921 (age 8 yrs 11 mns) | Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| West Sandford | ||
| Residence | 25 Mar 1939 (age 26) | Morchard Bishop, Devon, England |
| Polson | ||
| Census | 29 Sep 1939 (age 27) | Crediton , Devon, England12 |
| 57 East Street, Flat | ||
| Occupation | 29 Sep 1939 (age 27) | motor driver (incapacitated); Crediton , Devon, England12 |
| Death | 29 Sep 1999 (age 87) | Exeter, Devon, England |
| Name: | Sadie Clarice PITTS2,13 | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Name Prefix: | Miss | |
| Spouse: | Wilfred John HEARD (1916-1989) | |
| Birth | 18 Jun 1916 | Lapford, Devon, England |
| Occupation | Domestic and Care Assistant | |
| Census | 19 Jun 1921 (age 5) | Sandford, Devon, England6 |
| West Sandford | ||
| Education | Apr 1923 (age 6) | Clayhidon Primary School; Clayhidon |
| Gollick Park farm Laurie Pitts, Sadie Pitts and Leslie Cole were all registered at the school there in April 1923. |
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| Census | 29 Sep 1939 (age 23) | Morchard Bishop, Devon, England14 |
| 8 Council House | ||
| Occupation | 29 Sep 1939 (age 23) | Incapacitated; Morchard Bishop, Devon, England14 |
| Death | 19 May 1993 (age 76) | Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital- Exeter, Devon, England |
At the time of their wedding Nicholas is at Higher Town Farm Lapford. Witnesses are Fred Pickett, Nellie Wright and Lewis Wright.
Mum took me to Muckwell farm in the early 90s.
Nicholas Pitts was at Higher Town Farm, Lapford at the time of their marriage, though the Voters List for that period shows the previous tenant there. They are still there in the 1918 Voters List. By 1919 Samuel Down was there. They probably went to Morchard Bishop then. This was before they moved to Gollick Park.The Pitts family joined the Coles at Gollic Park, Clayhidon in April 1923. Laurie Pitts, Sadie and Leslie Cole all joined the school there in April 1923.In 1935 Nicholas, Emma K and Lewis Laurence are at Turningways Morchard Bishop.December 1938, based on parish notes at Devon Record Office. In 1939 Nicholas,Emma K and Sadie are registered in the Voters List at Alma Cottage, Morchard Bishop.By December 1939 they are at Redhill, which may be the location of Alma Cottage. It was at Redhill that the disastrous fire in December 1939 destroyed all the possessions of Grandfather, Grandmother, Laurie and Mother. In the early 40s they are at 8 Council Houses, Morchard Bishop - probably where they were rehoused after the fire. By 1943-44 they are at East Street Crediton.
Found note dated 14.1.48 from husband Nicholas requesting copy of birth certificate, with names and dates.
MMB's diary note - Miss Kate Wright went down to Miss Waller, 1898.On census day 1901 Emma Kathleen was described as help at the house of Mr William E Waller,67 and Mrs Susan Waller,58, at 34 Victoria Street, Exmouth - sister Nellie was visiting. Also visiting was Ellen Lake, of Cruwys Morchard - birthplace of Mrs Waller. Mr Waller was from Puddington. In 1911 Emma Kathleen was still with the Wallers, now at 39 Victoria Road, Exmouth, described as Assistant - Domestic help.
Emma was on holiday at Sandy Bay, Littleham staying with son Laurie in 1954. Whilst out walking in high winds she was blown over, and in the fall fatally injured herself. Four and a half year old grandson Nicholas had screamed when she told him that she was going on holiday and he was inconsolable, saying prophetically that he would never see his gran again.
| 1 | Text From Source: 1911, Marriage solemnized at St Swithun parish church in the Parish of Sandford in the County of Marriage No: Ancestry,com Ashplant Family Tree Media Gallery When Married: 23 Sep 1911 Name and Surname: Nicholas Samuel Pitts and Emma Kathleen Wright Age: 26 and 33 Condition: Bachelor and Spinster Rank or Profession: Farmer and - Residence at the time of Marriage: Higher Town Farm, Lapford and Sandford Father's Name and Surname: William Lawrence Pitts (Deceased) and Lewis William Wright Rank or Profession of Father: Farmer and machine maker Married in the church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, By Licence by me, Geo. T LLewellin (vicar). This Marriage was solemnized between us, Nicholas Samuel Pitts and Emma Kathleen Wright in the Presence of us, Frederick John Pickett, Nellie Louise Wright, Lewis William Wright |
| 2 | www.heardfamilyhistory.org.uk. This GEDCOM is predominantly the work of Nick Heard, but it incorporates the collaborated work of many other family historians. You are welcome to use the information herein but please acknowledge the source. Every effort has been made to ensure the data is accurate, but any use you make of it is entirely at your own risk. (c) Nick Heard 2009 |
| 3 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place William Lawrence Pitts Head M 51 Farmer Stokenham Jane Ann Pitts Wife M 44 Wembury, Devon, England Anna Elizabeth Cole Pitts Dau S 19 Domestic Assistant Stokenham Nicholas Samuel Pitts Son S 6 Scholar Stokenham |
| Class: RG12; Piece: 1716; Folio 4; Page 2, ED1. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 4 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Jane Ann Horton Head M 54 Farmer Wembury, Devon, England Kate Pitts Step-Daur S 33 Stokenham Anna Elizabeth Pitts Step-Daur S 29 Stokenham Letitia Pitts Step-Daur S 26 Stokenham Nicholas Samuel Pitts Stepson S 16 Stokenham John Prettyjohn Pitts Uncle S 89 Stokenham William Edmond Partridge S 41 Farmer (Manager) Woolfardisworthy |
| Class: RG13; Piece: 2078; Folio: 33; Page: 8. ED3. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 5 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place William Edmond Partridge Head Mar 51 Farmer Woolfardisworthy, Devon, England Sarah Kate Partridge Wife Mar 43 Stokenham, Devon, England Kathleen Margery Partridge Dau Unm 8 Scholar Withiel, Cornwall, England Gwendolen Mary Partridge Dau Unm 8 Scholar Withiel, Cornwall, England Winifred Annie Partridge Dau Unm 7 Scholar Sunnyside - Withiel, Cornwall, England Nicholas Samuel Pitts 26 Farmer's Assistant Stokenham, Devon, England |
| RG14PN13174 RG78PN762 RD281 SD1 ED6 SN10. Cit. Date: 2 April 1911. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 6 | Text From Source: Census England 1921 Address: West Sandford Place: Sandford, Devon, England Name,Relation,Age,Sex,Married,Where Born,Nationality,Education,Occupation,Employment,Place of Work,Chd <16,Children's Ages Nicholas Samuel Pitts,Head,36y 7m,M,Married,Stokenham, Devon, England,,,Farmer,Employer,At home,2,5 & 8 Emma Kathleen Pitts,Wife,43y 2m,F,Married,Sandford, Devon, England,,,Home duties,,,, Lewis Laurence Pitts,Son,8y 11m,M,Both Alive,Lapford, Devon, England,,Whole-time,,,,, Sadie Clarice Pitts,Daughter,5,F,Both Alive,Lapford, Devon, England,,Whole-time,,,,, |
| 7 | Text From Source: Name of person,Status,Gender,Birthdate,Condition,Occupation,Comments Nicholas Samuel Pitts,,M,23 Nov 1884,M,General Farm Worker, Emma Kathleen Pitts,,F,5 Apr 1878,M,Unpaid domestic duties, Ellen Willmott,,F,11 Feb 1876,S,Blind incapacitated, Annie Vigers,,F,21 Nov 1860,W,Incapacitated, Elsie L Perkins,,F,19 Nov 1886,S,Private Nurse, |
| 8 | Free BMD Marriage. Devon Central 7a 308. Cit. Date: Q2 1948. |
| 9 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Lewis William Wright Head Mar 30 Agricultural Implement Maker Sandford, Devon Mary Martha Wright Wife Mar 30 High Street - Crediton, Devon Emma Kathleen Wright Dau Unm 2 Sandford, Devon Frederick Lewis Wright Son Unm 1 Crediton , Devon Emma Milton Mother-in-law Mar 66 Annuitant Crediton , Devon |
| Crediton ED 3 RG11/2229 Folio 51 Page 18. Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 10 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place Lewis William Wright Head M 40 Agricultural Implement Maker Sandford, Devon Mary Martha Wright Wife M 40 High Street - Crediton, Devon Emma Kathleen Wright Dau S 13 Scholar Sandford, Devon Clara Jefferis Wright Dau S 9 Scholar Crediton , Devon John Berry "Jack" Wright Son S 4 Scholar Sandford, Devon George Jefferis Wright Son S 2 Sandford, Devon Nellie Louise Wright Dau S 2 mths Sandford, Devon |
| Crediton, Cheriton Fitzpaine ED 11 RG12 Piece 1761 Folio 86 Page 5. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 11 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place William Edmond Waller Head M 67 Retired Farmer Puddington, Devon Susan Waller Wife M 68 Cruwys Morchard, Devon Ellen Lake Niece S 29 Cruwys Morchard, Devon Emma Kathleen Wright S 22 Domestic help Sandford, Devon Nellie Louise Wright 10 Scholar Sandford, Devon |
| St Thomas Exmouth ED 8 RG13/2028 Folio 114 Page 4. Cit. Date: 31 March 1901. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 12 | Text From Source: Register England & Wales 1939 Address: 57 East Street, Flat Place: Crediton, Devon, England Name of person,Status,Gender,Birthdate,Condition,Occupation,Comments Whieldon, Nyda Beryl,,F,16 Jan 1912,M,Unpaid domestic duties, Wheeler, Nora,,F,1 Jun 1919,M,tobacconist and manageress, Pitts, Audrey Eileen,,F,13 Jun 1910,M,cafe waitress, Whieldon, Brian Anthony,,M,1938,S,CLOSED ENTRY,CLOSED ENTRY Pitts, Lewis Laurence,,M,2 Jul 1912,M,motor driver (incapacitated), |
| 13 | George Saffin's Ged Merged. Record updated from... |
| 14 | Text From Source: Name of person,Status,Gender,Birthdate,Condition,Occupation,Comments Beatrice E A Squire,,F,18 Mar 1913,S,Unpaid domestic duties, George Squire,,M,25 Jul 1875,S,Road Stone Quarrier, heavy worker, Sadie Clarice Pitts,,F,18 Jun 1916,S,Incapacitated, |