See also
| Husband: | Sydney John MADGE (1887-1949) | |
| Wife: | Bessie Mary THOMAS (1881- ) | |
| Children: | Walter MADGE (1909-1947) | |
| Bertie MADGE (1911-1911) | ||
| Ernest John MADGE (1912-1913) | ||
| Ernest J MADGE (1914-1942) | ||
| Emily MADGE (1918- ) | ||
| Doris M MADGE (1920-1921) | ||
| Hilda M MADGE (1922-1932) | ||
| Marriage | 2 Jan 1909 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Name: | Sydney John MADGE1 | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Father: | James MADGE (1854-1927) | |
| Mother: | Emma Jane Bailey HUBBER (1861-1915) | |
| Birth | 6 Jul 1887 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Census | 5 Apr 1891 (age 3) | Crediton , Devon, England2 |
| East Street, Crediton | ||
| Baptism | 27 Oct 1892 (age 5) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Census | 31 Mar 1901 (age 13) | Crediton , Devon, England3 |
| Tolleys | ||
| Occupation | 31 Mar 1901 (age 13) | tinman; Crediton , Devon, England3 |
| Occupation | frm 1907 to 1915 (age 19-28) | Labourer, Crediton Gas Works Co |
| Census | 2 Apr 1911 (age 24) | Crediton , Devon, England4 |
| 33 Exeter Road | ||
| Occupation | 2 Apr 1911 (age 23) | cyder maker; Crediton , Devon, England4 |
| Industry or Service with which worker is connected: cider factory | ||
| Residence | 8 Dec 1915 (age 28) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| 33 Exeter Road | ||
| Military Service No. | 233426 | |
| Military Regiment | Royal Engineers, Inland waterways and dock companies | |
| Enlisted (Military) | 8 Dec 1915 (age 28) | Exeter, Devon, England |
| Discharged (Military) | 14 Jul 1917 (age 30) | |
| Military Rank | Sapper | |
| Next of Kin (Military) | Bessie Madge; Crediton , Devon, England | |
| 33 Exeter Road | ||
| Posted (Military) | Richborough, Kent | |
| Census | 19 Jun 1921 (age 39 yrs 11 mns) | Crediton , Devon, England5 |
| 33 Exeter Road | ||
| Occupation | 19 Jun 1921 (age 33) | cellarman; Crediton , Devon, England5 |
| Employment: Carr & Quick Place of Work: Cider factory, station, Crediton |
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| Census | 29 Sep 1939 (age 52) | Crediton , Devon, England6 |
| 33 Exeter Road | ||
| Occupation | 29 Sep 1939 (age 52) | general labourer; Crediton , Devon, England6 |
| Death | 1949 (age 61-62) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Name: | Bessie Mary THOMAS | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Father: | - | |
| Mother: | - | |
| Birth | 20 Apr 1881 | Crediton, Devon, England4 |
| Her birthplace is also recorded as Stockleigh English | ||
| Census | 2 Apr 1911 (age 24) | Crediton , Devon, England4 |
| 33 Exeter Road | ||
| Occupation | 2 Apr 1911 (age 29) | home duties; Crediton , Devon, England4 |
| Census | 19 Jun 1921 (age 40 yrs 2 mns) | Crediton , Devon, England5 |
| 33 Exeter Road | ||
| Occupation | 19 Jun 1921 (age 40) | home duties; Crediton , Devon, England5 |
| Census | 29 Sep 1939 (age 58) | Crediton , Devon, England7 |
| 10 Mill Street | ||
| Occupation | 29 Sep 1939 (age 58) | unpaid domestic duties; Crediton , Devon, England7 |
| Name: | Walter MADGE | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Spouse: | Beatrice Mary PARKER (1917-1994) | |
| Birth | 1 Dec 1909 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Census | 2 Apr 1911 (age 1 yr 3 mns) | Crediton , Devon, England4 |
| 33 Exeter Road | ||
| Census | 19 Jun 1921 (age 12 yrs 6 mns) | Crediton , Devon, England5 |
| 33 Exeter Road Education: Whole Time |
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| Census | 29 Sep 1939 (age 29) | Crediton , Devon, England8 |
| 17 Bowden Hill | ||
| Occupation | 29 Sep 1939 (age 29) | Builder's labourer; Crediton , Devon, England8 |
| Death | 1 Sep 1947 (age 37) | Butterleigh, Devon, England |
| Burial | 4 Sep 1947 | Butterleigh, Devon, England |
| Rose Cottage | ||
| Name: | Bertie MADGE | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Birth | 1911 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Baptism | 8 Sep 1911 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Death | 12 Sep 1911 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Name: | Ernest John MADGE | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Birth | 5 Dec 1912 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Baptism | 20 Jan 1913 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Death | Q1 1913 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Burial | 24 Jan 1914 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Name: | Ernest J MADGE | |
| Sex: | Male | |
| Birth | 20 Apr 1914 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Census | 19 Jun 1921 (age 7 yrs 2 mns) | Crediton , Devon, England5 |
| 33 Exeter Road Education: Whole Time |
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| Census | 29 Sep 1939 (age 25) | Crediton , Devon, England7 |
| 10 Mill Street | ||
| Occupation | 29 Sep 1939 (age 25) | labourer, cider factory; Crediton , Devon, England7 |
| Military Service No. | D/JX 217059 | |
| Military Regiment | Royal Navy | |
| Military Rank | AB | |
| Death | 17 Jan 1942 (age 27) | at sea |
| on HMS Matabele | ||
| Name: | Emily MADGE | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Birth | 1918 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Census | 19 Jun 1921 (age 3 yrs 3 mns) | Crediton , Devon, England5 |
| 33 Exeter Road Education: Whole Time |
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| Name: | Doris M MADGE | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Birth | Q4 1920 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Death | Q1 1921 (age 0) | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Name: | Hilda M MADGE | |
| Sex: | Female | |
| Birth | Q2 1922 | Crediton , Devon, England |
| Death | Q1 1932 (age 9) | Crediton , Devon, England |
In April 1916 the Crediton Gas Company made its first application for the exemption of Sydney Madge from military service. He had been passed for home service only. He had considerable knowledge of the manufacture of sulphate of ammomia. He was granted six month's exemption. In December 1916 the further application of the Crediton Gas Company for an exemption from military sedrvice for Sydney John Madge was adjourned as a medical examination was scheduled for him. At the next hearing, after he had been passed physically C2, it was stated that he had special knowledge of the manufacture of sulphate of ammonia. The company admitted they had lost no men to military service yet but the company was small and worked with minimum staff. The military asked that the application be refused as the man might be used as a substitute for a general serviceman elsewhere. The application was refused. He served in the Inland Waterways branch of the Royal Engineers but was discharged for health reasons in 1917.
The Western Times, Thursday Aug 16th 1912:
HELPING THEMSELVES
Theft of Cider from a Store at Crediton
There was a crowd at Crediton Petty Sessions yesterday, when five men, all from Crediton, were summoned for stealing a quantity of cider, stored near the railway station on the premises of Messrs. Harper and Co., cider merchants of Stroud on the 14th June. The defendants were Sidney J Madge, William Luxton, James Roach, Fredk. Rowden, and William Chamberlain. Mr. W.H.Tarbet, of Exeter, appeared to prosecute, while Mr. Linford-Brown (Exeter) represented the three defendants Roach, Rowden and Chamberlain. Mr. Tarbet detailed the facts of the case, explaining how the men had been caught by prosecutor. The men really had no right in the cider store at all. There was a great difference in the gravity of the offences. Whereas Luxton and Madge were seen actually taking the cider away in jars, the other three only had a glass of cider each given them by Madge, who was in charge. He asked the Bench if they would be good enough to allow the cases against Roach, Rowden, and Chamberlain to be withdrawn, for he sure that the ends of justice had been met by the publicity that had been given to their action. Continuing he said that the firm entered into the prosecution with no vindictive feelings. Everything possible was done to avoid criminal proceedings. Notices warning the men not to touch the cider were posted up at different places, and it was also stated on these notices that if they did take any they would be dismissed.
Mr. Linford-Brown said he was obliged to Mr. Tarbet for the course he had taken with regard to his clients. They had the permission of the man in charge and they had simply taken a glass of cider each.
Richard Lee Roach, senr., farmer, and manager at the stores for Messrs. Harper and Co., bore out Mr. Tarbet's statement. Madge had been in his employment for five or six years. On the 14th June witness secreted himself on the premises, and the men thought he had gone to Exeter. At about 9.45 a.m. Madge was in charge. Luxton came in first, and drank two glasses of cider thinking that nobody saw him do it. He went out of the store and came back again at 9.55, when he was carrying a jar, afterwards filling it with cider and taking it away. At 10.15 Madge also came in and filled a jar. Luxton came at 10.30, carrying a larger jar than before. It was too large to go underneath the tap, so Madge filled a bucket, subsequently putting the cider in the jar. Luxton, before he went away, had another glass to drink --(laughter). Witness followed Luxton and took the jar from him. He said he was very sorry and would not do it again. Witness had repeatedly cautioned the defendants.The value of the cider taken was about 2s.
P.C.Hill, Crediton, deposed to arresting Madge, who after being charged with stealing the cider, said: "I took it and gave it to Luxton. I am very sorry. I should not have been such a fool." Luxton, when arrested, said: "I took the jar and Madge filled it, and when I was going away Mr. Roach stopped me. I would not have had the job happen for a fortune."
Defendants pleaded guilty, and wished to be dealt with by the justices instead of being tried by jury.
The Chairman (Mr.W. Pedlar-Carter) said that with regard to the case of Sidney Madge he was in a position of trust which made his offence much more serious than it would otherwise have been. The Bench had decided to fine him £2 and costs. Luxton would be fined 1s and costs.
Western Morning News Tuesday 1st July 1941
STOLE FROM HER FATHER-IN-LAW
Crediton Woman Fined
PLAINT TO POLICE OF
FAMILY’S ACCUSATION
For what was described by Inspr. W.J.Hutchings as a “particularly mean type of theft,” Beatrice Mary Madge, 24, of 17, Bowden-Hill, Crediton, was fined £3 at Crediton yesterday. She had pleaded “Guilty” to stealing £1 and 6s., the property of her father-in-law, Sidney John Madge, night watchman of 33,Exeter-road, Crediton.
Inspr. Hutchings said Mr. Madge was ill in bed, and asked his daughter-in-law to collect a week’s wages due to him. She was handed a pakect containing £3 6s. 3d., and put it in a drawer.
“INJURED INNOCENCE” AIR.
In a statement to P.C. (War Reserve) Conbeer, Mrs. Madge denied the offence, but eventually said her father-in-lawtold her to take the money for some eggs. She took £1 and three 2s. Pieces. She did not buy the eggs, but spent £1 on groceries, and the 6s got mixed up with her husband’s wages. She thought her father-in-law would be put into the Poor-law Institution and that the authorities would have the money. She did not take the money to rob him, but thought it would come in to buy some things if he went to the institution.
Inspr. Hutchings added that Mrs. Madge went to the police station and said that members of the family had accused her of stealing the money. She assumed an air of injured innocence, and was distressed at the thought that she was suspected of theft.
| 1 | 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 |
| 2 | Text From Source: Name Related Cond Age Occupation Birth Place James Madge Head M 36 Agricultural Labourer Crediton , Devon, England Emma Madge Wife M 29 Crediton , Devon, England James H Madge Son S 9 Scholar Crediton , Devon, England Bertha Madge Dau S 5 Scholar Crediton , Devon, England Sidney J Madge Son S 3 Crediton , Devon, England Ernest Madge Son S 1 Crediton , Devon, England |
| RG12/1760 Folio 57 Page 10. Cit. Date: 5 April 1891. Assessment: Secondary evidence. |
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| 3 | Text From Source: Census England 1901 Address: Tolleys Place: Crediton, Devon, England Name,Relation,Condition,Sex,Age,Occupation,Employ Status,At Home,Where Born,Infirmity James Madge,Head,M,M,46,labourer,,,Crediton, Devon, England, Emma Madge,Wife,M,F,39,,,,Crediton, Devon, England, Sidney J Madge,Son,S,M,13,tinman,,,Crediton, Devon, England, Ernest Madge,Son,S,M,11,,,,Crediton, Devon, England, Florrie Madge,Daughter,S,F,9,,,,Crediton, Devon, England, Louisa Madge,Daughter,S,F,7,,,,Crediton, Devon, England, Reginald Madge,Son,S,M,4,,,,Crediton, Devon, England, |
| 4 | Text From Source: Census England 1911 Address: 33 Exeter Road Place: Crediton, Devon, England Name,Relation,Sex,Age,Married,Years,Chd Born,Chd Living,Chd Died,Occupation,Industry,Employ Status,At Home,Where Born,Nationality,Infirmity Sydney John Madge,Head,M,24,M,,,,,cyder maker,cider factory,,,Crediton, Devon, England,, Bessie Mary Madge,Wife,F,24,M,2,2,2,,home duties,,,,Crediton, Devon, England,, Walter Madge,Son,M,1y 3m,S,,,,,,,,,Crediton, Devon, England,, Lily Way,Visitor,F,12,S,,,,,,,,,Crediton, Devon, England,, |
| 5 | Text From Source: Census England 1921 Address: 33 Exeter Road Place: Crediton, Devon, England Name,Relation,Age,Sex,Marr/Orph'd,Birthplace,Nationality,Education,Occupation,Employment,Place of Work,Chd <16,Children's Ages Sydney John Madge,Head,39y 11m,M,Married,Crediton, Devon, England,,,cellarman,Carr & Quick,Cider factory, station, Crediton,4,<1, 3,7,12 Bessie Mary Madge,Wife,40y 2m,F,Married,Crediton, Devon, England,,,home duties,,,, Walter Madge,Son,12y 6m,M,Both Alive,Crediton, Devon, England,,Whole Time,,,,, Ernest J Madge,Son,7y 2m,M,Both Alive,Crediton, Devon, England,,Whole Time,,,,, Emily Madge,Daughter,3y 3m,F,Both Alive,Crediton, Devon, England,,Whole Time,,,,, Arthur Way,Nephew,11m,M,Both Alive,Crediton, Devon, England,,,,,,, |
| 6 | Text From Source: Register England & Wales 1939 Address: 33 Exeter Road Place: Crediton, Devon, England Name of person,Status,Gender,Birthdate,Condition,Occupation,Comments Madge, Sidney John,,M,6 Jul 1885,M,general labourer, |
| 7 | Text From Source: Register England & Wales 1939 Address: 10 Mill Street Place: Crediton, Devon, England Name of person,Status,Gender,Birthdate,Condition,Occupation,Comments Madge, Bessie Mary,,F,20 Apr 1881,M,unpaid domestic duties, Madge, Ernest J,,M,20 Apr 1914,S,labourer, cider factory, Kelly, Peter E,,M,19 Oct 1927,S,at school, |
| 8 | Text From Source: Register England & Wales 1939 Address: 17 Bowden Hill Place: Crediton, Devon, England Name of person,Status,Gender,Birthdate,Condition,Occupation,Comments Madge, Walter,,M,1 Dec 1909,M,Builder's labourer, Madge, Beatrice Mary,,F,8 Apr 1917,M,wife, Madge, Michael S.W,,M,1938,S,CLOSED RECORD,CLOSED RECORD 2025 |