Guest JSP Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 The Inquirer, April. 30th 1870 Fisher - On the 24th inst., at his residence, Oakdale, Sheffield, after to days' illness, Paul England, son of the late William Fisher, Esq., in the 50th year of his age. The Inquirer, April. 30th 1870 We regret to announce the sudden death of Mr. Paul England Fisher. He was a member of one of the oldest and best known and respected families in Sheffield - a family which has produced several names honourable in the history of the town, and of Sheffield Nonconformity in particular. He was the son of a father who distinguished himself in the promotion of civil and religious liberty, and of every wise political and social reform which had it in his power to influence. The gentleman whose decease we now record and deplore took little prominent part in public affairs and was therefore less generally known perhaps than other members of his family have been. Those who knew him best, however, estimated highly his inherent modest worth, which shrank indeed from public gaze, but found it's appropriate sphere of exercise in the congregation of his fellow worshippers, which many will behold with sincere sadness and sorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Sorry for any typos, does anyone have any clues as to where Oakdale is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 The Inquirer, February 6th 1909 Mrs Paul Fisher - On January 25th, at 63, Combe Park, Bath, Mrs Paul ENgland Fisher, formerly of Ox-House-Heyes, near Wigan, four days short of her 84th year. The estimable woman whose winsome personality endeared her to many friends in many places, died at Bath on January 25th 1909, four days short of her 84th year, and was interred on her birthday in Stannington Chapel graveyard, near Sheffield. Born in Upholland, near Wigan, she came of good stock - the Gaskells of Lancashire - and wa on of the gentlest, sweetest, and saintliest of souls. Associated with Park Lane Chapel until her marriage, except during the period of her school days spent at Miss Carpenter's school, at Bristol, she was a devoted worker in Chapel and Sunday School, driving or walking five miles each way every sunday. Marrying into a well known Sheffield family she soon found oppertunities of usefullness in connection with the Upper Chapel and it's Sunday School. Her charm of simple manners, and a heart always accessible to the young, are still remembered. On the death of her husband, in whom a gentle spirit of goodness reigned, Mrs. Fisher came to Bath, where she continued to reside for nearly forty years. There she quickly grew into all the work of school and chapel, and long as strength availed, she was a willing, unselfish, companiable labourer with others, radiating from a well stored mind with a nimble wit, from a sunny heart and a consecrated life, good will, harmony, and the wisdom of a loving spirit. When feebleness came it grieved her that she was compelled her work bit by bit, and for over a year, it was a great deprivation to be unable to attend the services. On sunday morning last, there was a memorial service at Trim Street Chapel, with flowers, sweet music, appreciation and thanksgiving for a spirit so simply true and good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 THE LONDON GAZETTE, OCTOBER 21, 1870. PAUL ENGLAND FISHER, Deceased. Pursuant to the Act of Parliament of .the 22nd and 23rd Victoria, chapter 35, intituled " An Act to further amend the Law of Property, and to relieve Trustees." NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any debts, claims, or demands, upon or against the estate of Paul England Fisher, late of Sheffield, in the county of York, Ivory Merchant (who died on the 24th day of April, 1870, and whose will was proved in the District Registry at Wakefield of Her Majesty's Court of Probate, on the 18th day of June, 1870, by William Fisher Favell, of Sheffield aforesaid, Surgeon, and Charles Favell, of the same place, Silver Plater,the executors therein named), are hereby required to send the particulars of such debts, claims, or demands, to the said William Fisher Favell and Charles FavelJ, at the office of Mr. Herbert B ram ley, No. 6, Paradise-square, in Sheffield aforesaid, on or before the 26th day of November next, after which day the said executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have hud notice. And all persons who stood indebted to the said Paul England Fisher, at the time of his death, are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts forthwith to the said executors.— Dated this 18th day of October, 1870. HERBERT BRAMLEY, No. 6, Paradise-square, Sheffield, Solicitor to the said Executors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Sorry for any typos, does anyone have any clues as to where Oakdale is? SH link .. Godfrey Maps of Sheffield 1901 - 1905 Index of names dwellings L-R The house above Westbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Paul England Fisher, of Wm. Fisher & Sons; home Shirecliffe Cottage (White's 1852) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 1851 Census Wife, Mary, born 1825, Wigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 The Inquirer, February 6th 1909 Mrs Paul Fisher - On January 25th, at 63, Combe Park, Bath, Mrs Paul ENgland Fisher, formerly of Ox-House-Heyes, near Wigan, four days short of her 84th year. 1851 Census Age and husband and place of Birth all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Well this has worked out well! I don't know if you remember but I picked your brains about a house called Belmont. (Belmont Discussion) We couldn't decide which Belmont it was. Looking at the map above there is a Belmont house right next to the Oakdale house in question. This makes so much sense as this would mean brothers lived next door to each other. Thanks, JSP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Well this has worked out well! I don't know if you remember but I picked your brains about a house called Belmont. (Belmont Discussion) We couldn't decide which Belmont it was. Looking at the map above there is a Belmont house right next to the Oakdale house in question. This makes so much sense as this would mean brothers lived next door to each other. Thanks, JSP I have perfect recall of all topics and discussions/debates here on, erm, ... SheffieldHistory - he said lying as he spoke There are a lot of Moderators on this site, a lot of their time is spent keeping me corrected and functional in any sensible manner; left to my own devices, I'd verve off course so severely, I'd meet myself on the way back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I have perfect recall of all topics and discussions/debates here on, erm, ... SheffieldHistory - he said lying as he spoke There are a lot of Moderators on this site, a lot of their time is spent keeping me corrected and functional in any sensible manner; left to my own devices, I'd verve off course so severely, I'd meet myself on the way back ! What were we talking about?.. oh yeh! I'm so glad i've figured the house thingy out, another thing I can tick off the to-do list! Out of interest, do original 1903 Godfrey maps come up for sale very often?? JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 What were we talking about?.. oh yeh! I'm so glad i've figured the house thingy out, another thing I can tick off the to-do list! Out of interest, do original 1903 Godfrey maps come up for sale very often?? JP The Godfrey maps are reproductions of original OS maps and are widely available to buy on line, they can also be purchased at local outlets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 The Godfrey maps are reproductions of original OS maps and are widely available to buy on line, they can also be purchased at local outlets. Thanks, I'll get googling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I believe the Oakdale house became a nursing home and was there up until around 1960ish. Does anyone know of a photograph?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Just found this, description of Oakdale House JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Just found this, description of Oakdale House JP I see JSP, so it was not the Oakdale on Collegiate Crescent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I see JSP, so it was not the Oakdale on Collegiate Crescent. So it would seem which is annoying as I know the neighbouring house, Belmont on Collegiate cresent was most definately the residence of his brother. Nothings ever straight forward with family history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilldweller Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 SH link .. Godfrey Maps of Sheffield 1901 - 1905 Index of names dwellings L-R The house above Westbourne. As far as I know Belmont, Oakdale & Westbourne all still exist and form part of the Sheffield Hallam University Collegiate Crescent Campus. I've spent time in each of them and despite adaptions for their present use they remain wonderful buildings still, with large, light and airy rooms and still set in delightful gardens. HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 As far as I know Belmont, Oakdale & Westbourne all still exist and form part of the Sheffield Hallam University Collegiate Crescent Campus. I've spent time in each of them and despite adaptions for their present use they remain wonderful buildings still, with large, light and airy rooms and still set in delightful gardens. HD Found them on google maps on sattellite view however it's impossible to see them through the trees on street view, what a shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Finally found a picture of 36 Collegiate Crescent, Belmonte as it was known, home to Alderman William Fisher (Mayor 1854)! Flickr There's a few different pictures of it if ou flick through the "photostream". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Just found this, description of Oakdale House JP Just a possibility, picturesheffield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Belmont on Collegiate cresent was most definately the residence of his brother. I'm going to eat my words - Hospital road anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 This article shows the true inhabitants of Belmont on Collegiate; Oh well, I've tried reading over maps and street indexes but can't find any mention of Hospital Road, does anyone else know of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilldweller Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'm going to eat my words - Hospital road anyone? I understand that the Collegiate Buildings were used as an hospital for wounded Belgium troops during the first world war. Does the clip date from this era ? HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSP Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'm afraid not - this is from the 1850s (I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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