Death notices, and reports on inquests and funerals, which took place in Waters Upton or relate to people with connections to the parish, from 1797 to 1949.
Notices dated: Pre-1840 | 1840s | 1850s | 1860s | 1870s | 1880s | 1890s | 1900s | 1910s | 1920s | 1930s | 1940s
When I created this page, it was in part intended to compensate for the absence of burial records after 1815. Since then, burial records up to 1868 (with a few gaps) have been added to the Burials at Waters Upton page. So now, these ‘press clippings’ supplement the information from the burial register up to 1868, and compensate, to some extent, for the lack of burial records after that year.
Longer reports are abbreviated here, but in each case I hold the full text on file offline.
Pre-1840
1797
On Tuesday, at Water’s Upton, Mrs. Beech, wife of Mr. John Beech, late of Shrewsbury.
Aris’s Birmingham Gazette, 9 Jan 1797, page 3.
Last week, at Water’s Upton, Mr. Matthew Icke, senior, aged 90 years.
Aris’s Birmingham Gazette, 22 May 1797, page 3.
1826
On Saturday last, at St. Mary’s Grove, in this town, in her 23d year, Eliza Greene, youngest child of the late Rev. Robert Wilbraham Hill, Rector of Water’s Upton, Salop.
Staffordshire Advertiser, 10 Jun 1826, page 4.
1835
On the 1st inst. at Bath, at the residence of her uncle Captain Hillier, R. N. Susan, second daughter of the Rev. Wright Willett, of Waters Upton, in this county.
Salopian Journal, 21 Jan 1835, page 2.
1837
On the 17th instant, at Waters Upton Rectory, in the county of Salop, Catherine Victoria, youngest daughter of the Rev. Wright Willett.
Wolverhampton Chronicle, 30 Aug 1837, page 2.
1840s
1844
On the 16th inst. at Waters Upton, Mr. Shuker, late of the Red Hill Farm, near Shifnal.
Eddowes’s Journal, and General Advertiser for Shropshire, and the Principality of Wales, 27 November 1844, page 2.
1846
Friday, aged 49, John Dickin, Esq. of Waters Upton Hall, in this county, highly respected and deeply lamented by a large circle of friends.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 9 Jan 1846, page 3. Notice also in Liverpool Standard, 13 Jan 1846, page 2.
1847
On the 1st inst. at Waters Upton Rectory, Diana Margaretta, the beloved wife of the Rev. R. Corfield, aged 67.
Eddowes’s Journal, and General Advertiser for Shropshire, and the Principality of Wales, 6 Jan 1847, page 2.
On the 8th inst. at Coalpit Bank, in this county, aged 81, Mr. Thomas Blakemore, tailor. He formerly resided at Waters Upton, and would often talk of the late Rev. Mr. Hatton, the intimate friend of the late Mr. Fletcher, of Madeley, and remembered his preaching in Mr. Hatton’s church, and was constrained, by his powerful argument and appeal to the heart, to “Love the Lord.”
Eddowes’s Journal, and General Advertiser for Shropshire, and the Principality of Wales, 17 Mar 1847, page 2.
1848
18th inst. aged 43, Anne, the wife of Mr. Daives [= Davies], of Waters Upton, and eldest daughter of the late Mr. John Skitt, of Fauls Green, in this county.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 3 Mar 1848, page 3.
1849
On the 16th instant, at the residence of her daughter, The Mount, near Nantwich, aged 80, Elizabeth, relict of the late Rev. Robert Wilbraham Hill, formerly rector Waters Upton, Salop, and eldest daughter of the late Edward Green, Esq., Lawford Hall, Essex.
Staffordshire Advertiser, 21 Apr 1849, page 5.
1850s
1851
Deaths. 5th inst. at Waters Upton, near Wellington, aged eleven months, Emma, daughter of Mr. Morgan, surgeon.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 11 Apr 1851, page 5.
1852
Deaths. […] 9th inst., aged 12 years, Sarah, eldest daughter of Mr. Morgan, surgeon, of Waters Upton, in this county.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 16 Jul 1852, page 4.
1853
14th March, aged 87, Mrs. Dickin, of Waters Upton Hall, in this county.
Eddowes’s Journal, and General Advertiser for Shropshire, and the Principality of Wales, 16 Mar 1853, page 2.
2d June, aged 83, Mrs. Dickin, of Vineyard Road, Wellington, relict of Mr. William Dickin, of Waters Upton, in this county.
Eddowes’s Journal, and General Advertiser for Shropshire, and the Principality of Wales, 8 Jun 1853, page 2.
Also notified in Shrewsbury Chronicle, 10 Jun 1853, page 4.
1854
INQUESTS HELD DURING THE PAST MONTH BY R. D. NEWILL, ESQ. …
At the New Inn, Waters Upton, on Saturday, August 26th, on the body of John Hall, aged 47, who died suddenly the morning before. Verdict, Died by the Visitation of God.
Wellington Journal, 1 Sep 1854, page 11.
Also reported in Eddowes’s’ Journal, 6 Sep 1854, page 6.
1859
25th ult., at Waters Upton, in this county, Angelina Colebatch.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 1 Jul 1859, page 4.
Also notified in Wellington Journal, 2 Jul 1859, page 3.
1860s
1860
On the 9th instant, at Waters Upton, Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr. William Morgan, in her 34th year.
Staffordshire Advertiser, 24 Nov 1860, page 5.
1864
DEATHS. […] WILLIAMS—26th ultimo, aged 75, Mr. John Williams, of Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 3 Dec 1864, page 3.
1865
CORFIELD—July 28, at Llangattock, near Abergavenny, the Rev. Richard Corfield, rector of Pitchford, and Waters Upton, Salop, aged 84.
The Home News, 10 Aug 1865, page 27.
1866
On the 24th August, at the Moortown, after a long and painfull illness, Eleanor, relict of the late Mr. William Icke, formerly of the Swan Inn, Waters Upton, of this county.
Bridgnorth Journal, 8 Sep 1866, page 5.
1867
DEATHS. […] MORGAN—20th instant, at Waters Upton, in this county, aged 19, William Edward, son of Mr Morgan, surgeon of this place.
Wellington Journal, 23 Mar 1867, page 1.
WATERS UPTON.
Our obituary this week records the death of John Taylor, Esq. of Waters Upton Hall. He was the eldest son of the late Richard Taylor, Esq. of Crudgington. Few employed the means at their disposal with more liberal generosity or less ostentation, and it might truly be said of him that in doing so his left hand knew not what his right hand did.
Eddowes’s Shrewsbury Journal, 10 April 1867, page 6.
Also reported in Wellington Journal, 13 Apr 1867, page 5.
27th inst., at Waters Upton, aged 71, Anne Britton, wife of Rowland Lawrence, M.D., of Pontesford.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 31 May 1867, page 5.
Same notice in Bridgnorth Journal, 1 Jun 1867, page 5.
1868
WATERS UPTON.
Fatal Accident to a Child.—On Saturday evening last, about five o’clock, a child named William Morris, aged five years, son of Richard Morris, a labourer, was sitting on Mr. Webb’s malthouse step at Water’s Upton, when Richard Hughes, grandfather of the child, left a horse and cart laden with coal standing opposite to Mr. Buttrey’s, shoemaker, while he went in to inquire about a shoe Buttrey was mending. While he was inside, the horse started to go, and the deceased ran to his head and endeavoured stop him, but the horse knocked him down, and the wheel of the cart passed over his head, killing him on the spot. On Monday last an inquest was held on the body, before J. Bidlake. Esq., at the Swan Inn, Waters Upton, when the jury returned a verdict of “Accidentally killed.”
Wellington Journal, 13 Jun 1868, page 7.
1870s
1870
WATERS UPTON.
Coroner’s Inquest.—On Saturday an inquest was held at the Swan Inn, Waters Upton, before J. Bidlake, Esq., coroner, on the body of George Jones, tailor, aged 71 years. According to the evidence of James Ridgway, Richard Woolley, and Henry Martin, deceased was in the Swan Inn, on the previous evening, were [=where] he had a pint of ale, and left soon after eight o’clock, taking with him a cup of ale for his own and wife’s supper. He was observed to be a little fresh. A few minutes afterwards he was found lying dead on a footpath on his way home. It is supposed that deceased, on leaving the house, missed his road and fell over a garden wall, hitting his head against a large kerbstone, as he was bleeding from the forehead. Verdict, “Death from falling over a stone.”
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 14 Jan 1870, page 7.
SHOCKING SUICIDE ON THE WELLINGTON AND MARKET DRAYTON RAILWAY.
On Saturday evening last, soon after 8 o’clock, as a passenger train was approaching Rowton Bridge, near Waters Upton, on the above line, an old man named John Hughes, aged 66, a pensioner and labourer, rushed from behind one of the abutments of the bridge and deliberately placed his neck on the line. […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 13 May 1870, page 5. Reported also in Eddowes’s Journal, 18 May 1870, page 8, and Oswestry Advertiser, 18 May 1870, page page 8.
Note: Full reports held on file.
1876
WATERS UPTON.
Oddfellows’ Funeral.—On Friday week, 14 of the members of the Loyal “Heart of Oak” Lodge of Oddfellows met at their Lodge-house, the Lion Inn, to pay the last tribute of respect to their departed brother, Thomas Cartwright. After attiring themselves in the funeral regalia of the district, a portion of the funeral address of the Order was read by the secretary, Mr. W. A. R. Ball, and the members walked in procession to the house of the deceased brother, where they were joined by the friends of the deceased, and proceeded to the parish church. The burial service was read in an impressive manner by the rector, Rev. J. B. Davies; at the conclusion of which, the secretary of the lodge read the portion of the funeral address of the Order. The procession then re-formed, and after calling at the house of deceased returned to the Lodge-house, where they were dismissed. The late brother was highly respected the neighbourhood, having held the situation of foreman over the drainers in this district for his Grace the Duke Sutherland for many years.
Wellington Journal, 15 Jul 1876, page 7.
1878
DEATHS. […] MORGAN—20th inst., aged 73, at Rowton, Salop, John Morgan, M.R.C.S., L.S.A.
Wellington Journal, 28 Dec 1878, page 5.
1879
Sudden Death.—On Monday afternoon last, Mr. and Mrs. Teale, of Dodicote, accompanied by a female friend, were driving through Waters Union, and when opposite the Parish School the lady was suddenly seized with fainting fit. Mr. and Mrs. Teale immediately returned to Mr. Tilley’s [= Titley’s], Waters Upton, where the unfortunate lady was taken in, and a messenger despatched to Wellington for medical assistance. Dr. Rider was soon in attendance, but the unfortunate lady expired in a short time after his arrival. From the medical testimony received it appears the deceased lady was suffering from disease of the heart.
Wellington Journal, 1 Nov 1879, page 4.
1880s
1881
WOOLLEY—24th inst., aged 89, Louisa Harriet, widow of William Woolley, of Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 30 Apr 1881, page 5.
1882
CORFIELD—18th inst., aged 69, at Llangattock Rectory, near Abergavenny, Caroline Corfield, last surviving daughter of the late Rev. Richard Corfield, Rector of Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 29 Apr 1882, page 5.
1883
EYTON.
Man Found Dead at Eyton.—An inquest on the body of a man named William Lloyd, of Waters Upton, was held on Monday at the residence of Mr. Bromley, farmer, Eyton, […]. The first witness called was Thomas Rogers, who said he was a labourer, and lived at Wellington. He identified the body as that of William Lloyd, who was a native of Waters Upton. He was about fifty years of age. […] The jury returned verdict of “found dead.”
The Shrewsbury Journal, 27 Jun 1883, page 7. Reported also in Shrewsbury Chronicle, 29 Jun 1883, page 7, and Wellington Journal, 30 Jun 1883, pages 5 and 6.
Note: Full reports held on file. For story, see Waters Upton Tragedies: The Death of William Lloyd.
1886
MORGAN—21st inst, aged 67, Emma, relict of the late John Morgan, surgeon, late of Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 30 October 1886, page 5.
1887
Funeral of Dr. Rider.—On Tuesday the remains of the late Dr Rider were interred in the churchyard of Waters Upton. It was the wish of the deceased that the funeral should be of a private character, and this, to a great extent, was observed, but it did not prevent many of his personal friends attending. […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 18 Feb 1887, page 11.
Note: Full report held on file. See also: Memorial Inscriptions: Rider.
1888
WATERS UPTON.
The Late Mr. J. Rider.—Yesterday afternoon a special service was held in the Parish Church of Waters Upton on the occasion of the unveiling of a window, which had been placed there in memory of the late Mr. J. Rider, who for many years had a large and extensive medical practice in Wellington and the district, and who died on February 10th, 1887. […]
Wellington Journal, 17 March 1888, page 8.
Note: For the full text of this report, see Memorial Inscriptions: Rider.
1889
WATERS UPTON.
Sudden Death of an Innkeeper.—On Tuesday, J. V.T. Lander, Esq., coroner, held an inquest at the Swan Inn on the body William Foulkes, the landlord of that house, who had died suddenly the previous night. […]
Wellington Journal, 28 Dec 1889, page 7.
Note: Full report held on file.
1890s
1890
Sudden Death of a Waters Upton Man in France.—On the 15th inst., Thomas Woolley, son of Robert and Eliza Woolley, of Waters Upton, died very suddenly at Pan, in the south of France, while attending upon his master, Captain Naylor Leyland, in whose service he had been for over 15 years. A letter of sympathy with the bereaved parents has been received from Mrs. Naylor Leyland, wife of Colonel Leyland, Hyde Park House, Albert gate, London. Woolley formerly lived at Apley Castle, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, 25 Jan 1890, page 8.
WATERS UPTON.
The Funeral of the Late Mr. Groucock, of Waters Upton, took place on Tuesday afternoon in the churchyard of Bolas Magna, the family burying-place. […] The inscription on the coffin-plate was—“Thomas Groucock, died December 11th, 1890; aged 63 years.” […]
Wellington Journal, 20 Dec 1890, page 7.
Note: Full report held on file.
1892
HIGGINS.-On the 20th ult., at Waters Upton, Elizabeth, widow of John Higgins, Esq., of Lubstree Park, aged 67.
The Gentlewoman, 1 Oct 1892, page 50.
1893
MORGAN—19th inst., aged 47, at the Hare Butts, Waters Upton, Eliza, the dearly-beloved wife of Robert Flower Morgan. Her end was peace.
Wellington Journal, 30 Sep 1893, page 5.
In Memoriam. […]
MORGAN—In loving memory of Eliza, beloved wife of Robert Flower Morgan, The Harebutts, Waters Upton, who died September 19th, 1893. “She is gone, but not forgotten; Never will her memory fade; Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger Round the spot where she is laid.”—From her loving husband and children.
Wellington Journal, 24 Sep 1898, page 5.
ANSLOW.—December 17, at 15, Rodney Terrace, Cheltenham, Robert Anslow (Editor of the Gloucestershire Echo), fifth son of the late Mr Anslow, of Waters Upton, near Wellington, aged 49 years.
Stroud News and Gloucestershire Advertiser, 22 Dec 1893, page 5.
1894
Funeral.—The remains of Mrs. Jane Shepherd, wife of Mr. Hugh Shepherd, were consigned to their last resting place in the quiet little churchyard of Waters Upton on Tuesday [23 January]. The deceased lady, who was only ill a short time, will be greatly missed by a large circle of sorrowing friends and relatives. Great sympathy was expressed with Mr. Shepherd, who has been ill for some time, and who was unable to take part in the funeral proceedings. Beautiful wreaths were sent by the Rev. L. V. and Mrs. Yonge, Mr. H. F. and Mrs. Percival, Mrs. Hunt (Admaston), Miss Bromley (Eyton House), Mr. W. A. R. Ball and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shakeshaft, Miss Lewis [niece], and others.
Wellington Journal, 27 Jan 1894, page 7.
1895
WATERS UPTON.
Suicide of a Married Woman.—On Saturday an inquest was held before Mr J. V. T. Lander (coroner) on the body of Mary Matthews who committed suicide by cutting her throat on the previous day. The inquiry took place at the home of deceased. John Matthews, husband of deceased, said on Friday he left the house to go into the garden, and on his return went upstairs to look for his wife and found her lying on the floor in a pool of blood with her throat cut. About 16 years ago she attempted to take her life by hanging.—Emma Teece said she was called into the house of Matthews and saw his wife lying in a pool of blood on the floor.—Elizabeth Dulson said deceased had always complained of her head being bad.—The following note was found in deceased’s hand-writing:—“I cannot work this morning, my head is so bad if a strange woman comes into the house. I cannot do—-. Charles, take care of your father.” Twelve months ago the husband had a woman in the house to look after deceased, but not since.—The jury returned a verdict of “Suicide whilst temporarily insane.”
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 13 Sep 1895, page 7.
1897
GROUCOCK—3rd inst., aged 67, at Church Stretton, Anne Groucock, of Waters Upton, Salop.
Wellington Journal, Sat 9 Jan 1897, page 5. Added Mar 2025.
Austin.—January 31, at Waters Upton, Jane, widow of the late Edward Austin, aged 87.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 12 Feb 1897, page 8.
VAUGHAN—9th ult., aged 79, John Vaughan, Waters Upton, registrar of births and deaths.
Wellington Journal, Sat 13 Feb 1897, page 8. Added Mar 2025.
SHEPHERD—27th ult., aged 73, at Cold Hatton, Hugh Shepherd, late of Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, Sat 3 Jul 1897, page 5. Added Mar 2025.
1899
WATERS UPTON.
Funeral of an Oddfellow.—The funeral of the late Mr. Henry Colley, who died at the Swan Inn, the residence of Mr. J. Owen, took place on Friday. The members of the “Heart of Oak” Lodge of Oddfellows, of which the deceased was one of the oldest members, followed the body to the parish churchyard, where the service was impressively read by the Rev. J. B. Davies, vicar. The oration of the Order was delivered with due solemnity by Mr. Louis E. Wollstein, P.G.M. The procession was marshalled by Mr. W. R. Ball, P.P.G.M. and permanent secretary.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 13 Jan 1899, page 7.
1900s
1900
WATERS UPTON.
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.—A sad fatality occurred on the farm of Mr. W. Dugdale, J.P., Meeson Hall, on Tuesday morning, as the result of a boiler explosion. George Harper, aged 66, who had worked on the farm for about ten years, got up steam in a donkey boiler, which he was accustomed drive, early on Tuesday morning. Shortly before eight o’clock a terrific explosion was heard, and two other workmen who were engaged in an adjoining building proceeded to the engine room and found the deceased lying beneath the frame. The engine apparently had been lifted up bodily, and knocked the driver down. The gable end of the building was blown out, and a large number of the tiles taken away, and carried for some distance. The deceased’s widow, Ann Harper, gave evidence of identification at the inquest, which was opened on Wednesday, before Mr. J. V. T. Lander (coroner).—The inquiry was then adjourned.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 30 Mar 1900, page 5.
1901
Cartwright—March 11, at Waters Upton, near Wellington, Henry Cartwright, aged 75.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 22 Mar 1901, page 8.
Owen—March 20, at Waters Upton, William John Owen, aged 55.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 29 Mar 1901, page 8. Added Mar 2025.
Personal Acknowledgements. […]
OWEN—Will Friends kindly accept this acknowledgement of their sympathy extended to Mrs. Owen and Family, Waters Upton?—March 22nd, 1901.
Wellington Journal, 30 Mar 1901, page 7. Added Mar 2025.
WATERS UPTON.
FORESTER’S FUNERAL.—Yesterday week the funeral of Mr. Henry Cartwright, one of the oldest inhabitants of this village, took place. The deceased was a member of Court “Sutherland”, of the Order of Foresters. A number of members of the Court, attired in the funeral regalia of the Order, attended the funeral. The Foresters’ funeral oration was read by Mr. J. Davies (Court secretary). On Sunday morning the members attended divine service at Waters Upton Church.
Wellington Journal, 30 Mar 1901, page 12. Added Mar 2025.
ROBINSON—5th inst., aged 73, Maria Robinson of Waters Upton, e of Edgmond. No cards.
Wellington Journal, 13 Apr 1901, page 7. Added Mar 2025.
Wildblood—April 5, George, son of William and Hannah Wildblood, Tyrrell, Waters Upton, aged 30.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 26 Apr 1901, page 8.
Note: The Wildbloods were actually living in the parish of Bolas Magna. Added Mar 2025.
1902
DEATHS …
RIDGWAY-14th ult., aged 58, George Ridgway of Pukekohe, Auckland, New Zealand, second son of late James Ridgway, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 19 Apr 1902, page 7. Also Shrewsbury Chronicle, 25 Apr 1902, page 8.
Brookes—August 10, at Waters Upton, Bertie Brookes, aged 12.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 22 Aug 1902, page 8.
1903
Taylor—January 16, at Waters Upton Hall, Shropshire, Ann, widow of John Taylor, aged 93.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 23 Jan 1903, page 8. A similar notice appeared in the London Daily Chronicle, 21 Jan 1903, page 10. Updated Mar 2025.
Ridgway—March 21, at Waters Upton, Harriett Mayne, widow of James Ridgway, aged 90.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 3 Apr 1903, page 8.
1904
WILDBLOOD—17th inst., aged 80 William Wildblood, Tyrell, Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 24 Dec 1904, page 7.
1905
THE LATE REV. J. B. DAVIES.
FUNERAL AT WATERS UPTON.
After an illness extending for a considerable time, the Rev John B. Davies, rector of Waters Upton, Wellington, died on Thursday evening week, at Dr. Barling’s Home, Birmingham, whither he had been removed for the purposes of an operation. A year or two ago the deceased gentleman had a serious illness which necessitated absence from duties of every description and a temporary residence abroad. He came back considerably restored, but never regained his usual vigour and there was eventually a return of the malady, to which he succumbed. He was 65 years of age, and leaves a widow, seven sons, and two daughters, to whom the utmost sympathy has been extended in their bereavement. […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 1 Dec 1905, page 6.
Note: Full report held on file.
1906
BALL—22nd inst., aged 35, at 5, Noble Street, Bolton, William John, eldest son of William A. R. and Sarah Ball of Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 29 Dec 1906, page 7. Added Mar 2025.
1908
BALL.—February l9, at Waters Upton, Sarah, wife of William Ball, aged 64.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 28 Feb 1908, page 8.
1909
Old-Age Pensioners. — Four recipients of old-age pensions in Wellington district have only lived a little over a week to enjoy the pensions, for John Hordley, Ercall Terrace, Wellington; Mrs. Evans, Waters Upton; Joseph Haddaway, Wrockwardine Wood; and another pensioner from Wrockwardine have succumbed during the week.
Wellington Journal, 16 Jan 1909, page 6.
Note: Mrs Evans was Elizabeth Evans, née Tudor, wife of Morris Evans. Added Mar 2025.
CLAY—27th ult., aged 56, Harriet, wife of Richard Clay, Waters Upton, near Wellington, Salop.
Wellington Journal, 6 Mar 1909, page 7. Added Mar 2025.
1910s
1913
A sad fatality occurred at Waters Upton, near Wellington, on Saturday afternoon. A young man named Reginald Tompkinson, who lives at Waters Upton, was in the act of mounting a horse when his foot slipped. The horse plunged forward, and Tompkinson fell on his head. He died from concussion of the brain.
Lichfield Mercury, 3 Oct 1913, page 2.
Note: Also reported in the Lancashire Evening Post of 29 Sep 1913 (page 2) and the Shepton Mallet Journal of 3 Oct 1913 (page 5), both of which gave the deceased’s surname as Lampkinson. It took a while to link the story to the death registration under the name Reginald Barlow Tompkins and to work out that both relate to Reginald George Barlow Tompkin!
1914
CLAY—14th inst., aged 70, at his daughter’s, Eyton, Richard Clay, Waters Upton, Wellington.
Wellington Journal, Sat 25 Jul 1914, page 9. Added Mar 2025.
CARTWRIGHT—7th inst., 1914, aged 40, Albert Cartwright of Waters Upton (for 13 years gardener to Rev. L. V. Yonge).
Wellington Journal, Sat 15 Aug 1914, page 4. Added Mar 2025.
1915
Death of Mr. Morgan.—We regret to report the death of Mr. W. Morgan, of Befcote, near Gnosall, who was well known in agricultural circles for many years. He had reached the age of 85 years and had farmed in Shropshire at Waters Upton for about 20 years. […] The interment took place at Waters Upton on Wednesday. Messrs. W. W. and R. J. [= R. I.] Morgan (sons) and Miss Morgan (daughter) were present as mourners […]
Staffordshire Advertiser, Sat 9 Jan 1915, page 7. Similar report in Wellington Journal, same date, page 9.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
TIBBERTON.
Death.—A gloom was cast over the village and neighbourhood when it became known on Sunday that Mr. Joseph Fletcher had passed away. Deceased had been in business as a baker and grocer, and was highly esteemed. […] The mourners included: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fletcher of Waters Upton (father and mother) […]
Wellington Journal, Sat 20 Feb 1915, page 9.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
YONGE.—On the 1st June, at Waters Upton, Elizabeth Mary Hombersley, wife of Rev. Lyttleton Vernon Yonge.
London Evening Standard, 5 Jun 1915, page 1. Also Hampshire Observer, 5 Jun 1915, page 8.
DEATH OF REV. L. V. YONGE
OF ROWTON.
Last evening it was stated that the Rev. L. V. Yonge, vicar of Rowton, Waters Upton, who had been seriously ill in Rhyl, whither he went a fortnight ago for the benefit of his health, has passed away. […]
Wellington Journal, 17 Jul 1915, page 12.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
FALLEN OFFICERS. […]
Lieutenant G. H. Davies, 1st Battalion Shropshire Light Infantry, was 26 years of age, and was the sixth son of the late Rev. J. B. Davies and of Mrs. Davies, of Waters Upton, Salop.
London Evening Standard, 18 August 1915, page 3.
RIDGWAY—6th ult., aged 70, at Pukekohe, New Zealand, James, third son of the late James Ridgway of Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, 4 Dec 1915, page 6. Added Mar 2025.
1916
POOR LAW OFFICER’S DEATH.—The sudden death of Mr. W. A. R. Ball, Relieving Officer for the Ercall Magna district under the Wellington Board of Guardians, after a few hours’ illness on Monday morning, came as a painful shock to his numerous friends. Mr. Ball was 68 years of age, […] An inquest was held on the body at Waters Upton on Wednesday by Mr. Coroner Lander and a jury, and a verdiet of “Death from natural causes” was returned. The funeral will take place at Waters Upton to-morrow (Saturday).
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 14 Apr 1916, page 8.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
Second Lieut. W. L. Davies.
Second Lieut. Walter L. Davies, Shropshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action on the 15th July, was the third son of the late Rev. John B. Davies, rector of Waters Upton, Salop, was 34 years of age. He was educated at St. John’s School, Leatherhead, Surrey, and took up banking in 1899, being a member of the staff of the United Counties Bank, now Barclay and Co., at Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 4 Aug 1916, page 3. Added Mar 2025.
[Abstracts from Wellington Journal at Shropshire Archives website 🡕: Death of Private William James, Liverpool Scottish, son of Mrs A James, butcher, Waters Upton, reported. Killed in action by a head wound (machine gun bullet).]
Wellington Journal, 8 Dec 1918, page 5. Added Mar 2025.
1918
Mrs. Fieldhouse, Waters Upton, late of Ellerdine, has received intimation that her eldest son, Pte. Thomas R. Fieldhouse, K.S.L.I. (T.F.), died on Jan. 2 in hospital from shell wounds received in action. […]
Wellington Journal, 9 Feb 1918, page 5.
Note: Full report held on file. Tom’s family was actually living just outside the parish of Waters Upton, in a cottage on the site of the old Union Workhouse / School. He is nonetheless remembered with the fallen of the parish on its war memorial brass. Added Mar 2025.
WATERS UPTON.
Death of Mrs. Owen.—The residents of Waters Upton and district received with consternation and regret the intimation on March 28th that Mrs. Elizabeth Owen, proprietress of the Swan Hotel, had died somewhat suddenly. […]
Wellington Journal, 6 Apr 1918, page 4.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
CARTWRIGHT—Mary; 29 Sep; Waters Upton (88).
Wellington Journal, 19 Oct 1918, page 3. Added Mar 2025.
WATERS UPTON.
Killed.—Mrs. Parry has received information of the death of her husband, Pte. E. L. Parry, in action in France on Sept. 30th. […]
Wellington Journal, 9 Nov 1918, page 8.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
1919
WATERS UPTON.
Sudden Death.—An inquest was held by Mr. Coroner Lander on Saturday evening on the body of George Cartwright, farm labourer, aged 72 years, who resided at the Terrill and whose death took place the same day […]
Wellington Journal, 21 Jun 1919, page 8.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
DEATH OF MRS. RIDER.—The death took place at Crescent House, Wellington, on Saturday, of Mrs. Rider, widow of Dr. Rider, of Wellington and Waters Upton. The deceased lady was 82 years of age […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 31 Oct 1919, page 4.
Note: Relates to Mary Rider, née Tennant. Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
1920s
1920
SHAKESHAFT—On the 27th Dec., 1919, at Cold Hatton, John Shakeshaft, late of Waters Upton, aged 72 years. Interred at Waters Upton on the 30th December, 1919.
Wellington Journal, 3 Jan 1920, page 5. Added Mar 2025.
EVANS—9th March, at Cottage Hospital, Wellington, John, oldest son of the late Morris and Elizabeth Evans, Waters Upton, aged 62.
Wellington Journal, 20 Mar 1920, page 7. Added Mar 2025.
1923
WATERS UPTON.
SUDDEN DEATH.—The death took place under singular circumstances on Saturday of Edward John Austin, of No. 21, Waters Upton, a roadman. Deceased was 65 years of age […]
Wellington Journal, 28 Apr 1923, page 10.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
Death of Mr. Thomas Allen.
FORMER CHAIRMAN OF ATCHAM RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.
The death of Mr. Thomas Allen, of Waters Upton, has removed one who in his day rendered useful public service in Shrewsbury and neighbourhood. Mr. Allen was 73 years of age […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 20 Jul 1923, page 8.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
1924
PRESTON.
LATE MR. E. W. BROMLEY.—The death is announced of Mr. E. W. Bromley, a well-known agriculturist, of Wappenshall Bridge Farm, at the age of 77. When only 19 the late Mr. Bromley went to Australia, and on his return to Shropshire took up farming at Arscott, near Shrewsbury. He later removed to Eyton House Farm, where he resided for 34 years. He also had farms at Wappenshall and Waters Upton.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 14 Mar 1924, page 2.
Note: Relates to Edward Wildling Bromley. Added Mar 2025.
1925
WATERS UPTON.
DEATH OF MR. W. MATTHEWS.—The death occurred at his residence on Dec. 24, of Mr. W. Matthews, after a painful illness, at the age of 76. […]
Wellington Journal, 3 Jan 1925, page 14.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
WATERS UPTON.
LATE MR. A. RIDGWAY.—On Wednesday the funeral of Mr. Alfred Ridgway, whose death occurred with tragic suddenness on Sunday evening, took place. […]
Wellington Journal, Sat 3 Jan 1925, page 14.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
1926
GEORGE—Charles George, Waters Upton, died Sept. 7, aged 72. Funeral to-day, Waters Upton, three o’clock.
Wellington Journal, 11 Sep 1926, page 7. Added Mar 2025.
1927
DAVIES — Feb. 17, 1927, Susan Anslow Davies, at Waters Upton, widow of the late Rev. John B. Davies, age 81. Funeral 2-30 Sunday next, at Waters Upton. Friends please accept this as the only intimation.
Wellington Journal, 19 Feb 1927, page 9. Added Mar 2025.
MILLINGTON—11th inst., at Bowers Hill, Badsey, Evesham, John Millington, late of High Ercall, and Waters Upton, aged 85. Interred at Badsey, March 15, 1927.
Wellington Journal, 19 Mar 1927, page 9. Added Mar 2025.
LATE MRS. E. A. MORGAN.
An inquest was held on Monday by Mr. Coroner Lander concerning the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Morgan, aged 48, who died suddenly the previous Saturday.—Edith Alice Starling of Brookdale, Hadley, said that deceased was her sister, and was the wife of John Stanley Morgan, residing at the Harebutts. […] Dr. Wedd said that it appeared to be a typical case of apoplexy, and a verdict of “Death from natural causes” was returned. […] The funeral took place on Wednesday at the Parish Church. […]
Wellington Journal, Sat 18 Jun 1927, page 12.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
1928
Bath Clergyman’s Death.
The Rev. Samuel Hobson, who died at his residence, 12, Claremont Road, Grosvenor, on Sunday, at the age of 83, was buried on Wednesday at Waters Upton, Wellington (Salop), where he was vicar until he retired eight years ago and came to live in Bath. The late Mr. Hobson had been confined to his room for the past six months.
The Bath Chronicle and Herald, Sat 21 Jul 1928, page 16. Added Mar 2025.
1930s
1930
WATERS UPTON.
THE DEATH occurred at the residence of his son-in-law, Chester Road, New Ferry, on Dec. 24, of Mr. William Lloyd, aged 80 years, late of Moreton Mill, Shawbury, and Cound, Cressage. The late Mr. Lloyd was born in Waters Upton parish, his father, the late Mr. W. Lloyd, occupying the Terril Farm, for a long period. The deceased was widely known in farming circles in the Stanton and Shawbury district and later at Cound with Mr. Rodenhurst, with whom he was continuously employed for a period of 28 years. He was a widower, his wife having predeceased him 28 years ago. He was also a life-long member of the Loyal River Roden Lodge, Shawbury, his number being 41, and was the oldest member of the lodge. The funeral took place on Saturday at Rowton Parish Church in the presence of a circle of relatives and friends, and the Rev. Mr. Davies conducted the service. Deceased leaves a grown up family to mourn their loss.
Wellington Journal, Sat 4 Jan 1930, page 11.
Note: Although the father of William Lloyd (William Lloyd senior) did farm at The Terrill in Waters Upton parish for some years, those years began in the 1850s. Prior to that he farmed at Crudgington, and before at the Day House, close to Waters Upton but in the parish of Cherrington – that, I believe, is where William Lloyd junior was born; it was certainly the family’s abode at the time when he was baptised, at Great Bolas, on 17 Feb 1849. Added Dec 2025.
1931
WOOLLEY — Feb. 22, at Waters Upton, Emma, beloved wife of William Woolley, late of Terill, aged 78.
Wellington Journal, 28 Feb 1931, page 9. (See also next.) Added Dec 2025.
WATERS UPTON.
OBITUARY.—An old and much esteemed resident passed away on Sunday in the person of Mrs. William Woolley, at the advanced age of 78 years. Until a short time ago Mr. and Mrs. Woolley farmed the Tyrill Farm, Shray Hill, for over 50 years. The interment took place at Waters Upton Church on Wednesday, the Rev. Sanson (vicar) conducting the service. Among the mourners were:—Mr. W. Woolley (widower), Mr. and Mrs. J. Casewell (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. W. Morris (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. H. Wellings (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. C. Bennett (son-in-law and daughter), Mr. and Mrs. W. Woolley (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. Geo. Woolley (son), Mr. Fred Woolley (son), Mr. Len Woolley (son), Mr. and Miss Burgess (son-in-law and granddaughter), Mr. and Mrs. J. Casewell, junr., Mr. R. Woolley, Mr. F. Batman, Mr. T. Bennett, Mrs. S. Bennett, Mrs. S. Woolley and others. The bearers were the sons-in-law of deceased:—Messrs. C. Bennett, H. Wellings, J. Casewell and W. Morris.
Wellington Journal, 28 Feb 1931, page 13. Added Dec 2025.
1932
THE DEATH occurred of Mr. S. T. Bennett on Jan. 4. Deceased had carried on a successful business as boot and shoe maker, founded by his grandfather (Thomas Bennett) over a century ago, on the same premises. He was for over 30 years steward of the Waters Upton branch of the Shropshire Provident Society, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He leaves a widow, six sons and four daughters. The interment took place on Jan. 7 at Waters Upton Parish Church, the service being conducted by the Rev. A. E. Lane Sanson (Vicar), the hymn, “Jesu, Lover of my soul”, being sung.
Wellington Journal, Sat 16 Jan 1932, page 12.
Note: Long list of mourners, plus names of bearers and those sending floral tributes, omitted; full text on file. Added Dec 2025.
The parishioners of Heacham have shown their sympathy with the Vicar, Rev. G. A. Meakin, in the sad bereavement he has sustained in the death of his father, the Rev. W. A. Meakin, rector of Waters Upton, Shropshire. The Rev. W. A. Meakin had been in Holy Orders for some fifty years. It is not often that a son inducts his father into a living, but this actually occurred, when the Rev. G. A. Meakin inducted his father into the living of Waters Upton.
The Lynn Advertiser, 29 Jan 1932, page 12.
COLD HATTON
DEATH OF MR. R. WOLLEY.—The death occurred on Sunday of Mr. Richard Wolley, of The Crescent, Cold Hatton. Mr. Woolley, who was 78 years of age, carried on business in the district as a butcher for many years, and latterly was a smallholder. For about 30 years he sang in Waters Upton parish church choir. He leaves a widow, two sons and five daughters. The interment took place at the Waters Upton parish churchyard yesterday (Thursday).
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Friday 4 Mar 1932, page 2.
Note: Relates to Richard Woolley. Added Mar 2025.
OBITUARY.—News of the death of Mrs. J. Cartwright, Handford [= Hanford] Terrace, Waters Upton, was received with regret in the district, where she was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. Some months ago she went to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Rogers, Alexandra Road, Wellington, and on Saturday she passed peacefully away. The body was conveyed to Waters Upton, where the interment took place on Wednesday, […]
Wellington Journal, Sat 14 May 1932, page 12.
Note: Relates to Priscilla Cartwright, formerly Speakman, née Peate. Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
1933
WELLINGTON SMITHFIELD ACCIDENT.
Smallholder Dies From Injuries.
The death in Wellington Cottage Hospital of an aged smallholder named Charles William Powell (75), Malt House, Waters Upton, after an accident during a farm produce sale in Wellington Smithfield on Thursday, March 16th was investigated by Mr. J. V. T. Lander (coroner) and a jury at Wellington on Monday evening. […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Friday 14 Apr 1933, page 6.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
[…] The death occurred on Wednesday of Mr. Evan Richard Davies, solicitor, of Springhill, Market Drayton. Deceased, who was 56 years of age […] was the eldest son of the late Rev. J. B. Davies, rector of Water’s Upton […]
Wellington Journal, Sat 10 Jun 1933, page 16.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
LAWLEY—Dec. 15, Thomas Lawley, late of Waters Upton, aged 86 years. Buried at Condover, Dec. 19.
Wellington Journal, 23 Dec 1933, page 9.
Note: Almost certainly the Thomas Lawley who, when enumerated on the 1921 census, gave the following details: aged 74 years 11 months; birthplace Shawbury; occupation Bricklayer (Own Account); wife Elizabeth Lawley (age 69 years 8 months; birthplace Shawbury, occupation Household work); and whose address was entered on the cover of the schedule by the enumerator as Waters Upton. However, the same enumerator’s description of the area within which Thomas’s home fell within, did not include the parish of Waters Upton. It did include the villages of Ellerdine and Cold Hatton in Ercall Magna parish, along with a number of outlying houses and small settlements including Sitch Lane. The latter is most likely where Thomas lived. Added Dec 2025.
1934
ELLERDINE.
FUNERAL. — The funeral took place at Rowton Church on Saturday of Mrs. H. Wellings, whose tragic death was reported in last week’s issue. The service was conducted by the Rev. A. N. S. Scott, vicar of High Ercall. The coffin was borne to the graveside by four cousins—Messrs. Robert, Alfred and Arthur Madeley, of Sytch Lane, and Tom Madeley, of Cold Hatton. The chief mourners were: The husband, Mr. H. Wellings; Harold and Charlie, brothers (Waters Upton); Lily, sister (Stafford); Mr. and Mrs. Wellings, father and mother-in-law; […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 20 Apr 1934, page 9.
Note: Relates to Mabel Wellings, formerly Emery, née Podmore. Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
1935
MOORE—On March 15, 1935, at his residence, Waters Upton Grange, Salop, Robert Edward Moore, late of “Eastlands,” Stafford, in his 62nd year. Interred at Penkridge March 19, 1935.
Wellington Journal, 23 Mar 1935, page 9. Added Mar 2025.
WATERS UPTON
LATE MR. E. E. AUSTIN.—The death occurred on Monday of Mr Ernest Edward Austin, 53, Victoria Road, Market Drayton, at the age of 44. […] The funeral took place on Wednesday at Waters Upton, […]
Wellington Journal, Sat 8 Jun 1935, page 9.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
1936
The death of Mr. Samuel Woolley, 20, Waters Upton, occurred on Oct. 7 after a short illness, at the age of 73. He was the oldest resident in the parish […]
Wellington Journal, 17 Oct 1936, page 14.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
1937
LATE MRS. M. E. MEAKIN
The death of Mrs. Mary Emily Meakin, The White House, occurred on Dec. 31 after a short illness, at the age of 76. She was the widow of Rev. William Astbury Meakin, formerly rector of Waters Upton and Uffington. Mrs. Meakin was keenly interested in Church and missionary work. She was enrolling member of the Mothers’ Union at Uffington, and until a few years ago was enrolling member at Waters Upton. She was an associate of the Girls’ Friendly Society. She leaves one son, the Rev. G. A. Meakin, vicar of Heacham (Norfolk) and one daughter.
Wellington Journal, Sat 9 Jan 1937, page 14. (See also next.)
Note: Details of mourners and those sending wreaths omitted; full report on file. Added Dec 2025.
HEACHAM VICAR’S BEREAVEMENT
The death has occurred of Mrs. Meakin, mother of the vicar of Heacham (the Rev. G. A. Meakin), and widow of the Rev. W. A. Meakin, rector of Waters Upton, Shropshire. Mrs. Meakin suffered a seizure during Christmas, and her illness lasted a week. The funeral took place at Waters Upton.
Lynn News & County Press, 19 Jan 1937, page 3.
Note: Relates to Mary Emily Meakin, née Hawkins. Added Mar 2025.
1938
WATERS UPTON […]
LATE MR. J. RALPHS — The death occurred on Saturday of Mr. Joseph Ralphs, 5, Waters Upton, at the age of 80. He had lived in the parish for the past 17 years. He formerly lived at Sherlowe, and had been employed at Sherlowe Farm, High Ercall, for a number of years. His wife died 14 years ago, and he is survived by six sons and two daughters. The funeral took place at High Ercall Parish Church on Tuesday, the service being conducted by the vicar, Rev. A. N. S. Scott.
Wellington Journal, Sat 1 Jan 1938, page 11.
Note: Lists of mourners and bearers omitted; full report on file. Added Dec 2025.
ELLERDINE
OLD RESIDENT’S DEATH.—John Richards died on December 29 after a seizure on Christmas Day. He had lived in the Parish all his life, and was 71 years of age. For many years be was employed at Waters Upton as a farm bailiff, but in later years was a County Council roadman. He was a member of Waters Upton Oddfellows for nearly fifty years. The funeral took place at the Waters Upton Churchyard, […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 7 Jan 1938, page 14.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
LATE MR. S. TUDOR.—The death occurred at Birmingham on March 31, of Mr. Samuel Tudor, late of Waters Upton, at the age of 76. The funeral took place at the Methodist Church, Waters Upton, on Monday. […]
Wellington Journal, Sat 9 Apr 1938, page 14.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
1939
ELLERDINE
THE LATE MR. W. WOOLLEY.—The death occurred on February 19 in the Wellington Hospital of Mr. William Woolley, aged 88, who farmed for over fifty years at the Terrill, and had recently lived at Waters Upton with his daughter Mrs. C. Bennett. He was the oldest member of the “Hearts of Oak” Lodge of Oddfellows, which he joined in 1869. The funeral took place at St. Michael’s Church, Waters Upton, […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 17 Mar 1939, page 7.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
RODEN
DEATH OF OLD INHABITANT.—By the death of Mr. Robert Nichols at the age of 83 Roden has lost a familiar figure. Mr. Nichols had enjoyed good health until quite recently, and up to last autumn often engaged in his favourite recreation—cycling. He was born at Sleap, near Crudgington, and worked at the Church Farm, Rowton, at Waters Upton, and Cotwall Farm, and then lived at Crudgington under the Duke of Sutherland. Following the sale of the estate he removed to the house of his son-in-law and daughter (Mr. and Mrs. J. Briscoe) at 18, Roden, where he died on March 27. […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 7 Apr 1939, page 5.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
THE DEATH occurred on Monday of Mr. Thomas Morris Evans, 25, Waters Upton, at the age of 64. Mr. Evans had lived in the parish all his life and had been employed by the Wellington Rural District Council and the Salop County Council on road work for about 35 years. He was the youngest son of the late Mr. Morris Evans and Elizabeth Evans, formerly of Waters Upton.
Wellington Journal, Sat 10 Jun 1939, page 10. Added Mar 2025.
1940
WATERS UPTON
LATE MR. H. HOLLAND
The death occurred on December 11 of Mr. Herbert Holland, Melverley, Waters Upton, at the age of 66. […]
Wellington Journal, Sat 21 Dec 1940, page 4.
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
1944
WATERS UPTON
LATE MR. J. BROOKES.—The death occurred at the Beeches on July 27 of Mr. John Brookes. Well-known among older farmers in the district, Mr. Brookes, in partnership with his brother Will, farmed for many years at the Church Farm, Rowton, before retiring and living at Waters Upton. The funeral took place at Rowton on Saturday, and the Vicar (Rev. Terrott), conducted the service, assisted by Rev. Rees (rector). Mrs. Fletcher was at the organ. Mourners were Mrs. Brookes (widow), Mr. H. Brookes (nephew), Messrs J. B. and J. Hickman (great nephews), R. Fletcher (nephew) and Mrs. Ferrington. Bearers were old employees — Messrs. Buttery, Wynne, Machin and Hall.
Wellington Journal, Sat 5 Aug 1944, page 6. Added Mar 2025.
WATERS UPTON
OBITUARY
The oldest inhabitant of the village, Miss Anna Cartwright, died on Wednesday, aged 86. She had lived in the village all her [line missing here?] she had spent the last 60 or 70 years. She regularly attended the Methodist Church.
Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 29 Dec 1944, page 8.
Note: Relates to Hannah Cartwright. Added Mar 2025.
1945
SMETHCOTE
MRS. M. SHAKESHAFT. — The death occurred on January 22, at New House Farm, where she lived with her daughter and son-in-law (Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bromley), of Mrs. Margaret Shakeshaft, aged 87. Born in Scotland she came to Waters Upton in her ’teens, and later married Mr. Joseph Shakeshaft of Cold Hatton. […]
Shrewsbury Chronicle, 2 Feb 1945, page 5.
Note: Relates to Margaret Shakeshaft, née Shepherd. Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
1948
WOOD. On Feb. 26th, at Waters Upton, Salop, Arthur Gilbert, son of the late Mr and Mrs. A. R. Wood, Wolstanton. Funeral Waters Upton Church Saturday, Feb. 28th.
Staffordshire Sentinel, 27 Feb 1948, page 2. Added Mar 2025.
1949
WATERS UPTON. […]
LATE MR. R. GRIFFITHS.—The death occurred on Feb. 23, at his home, The Stores, of Mr. Robert Griffiths, at the age of 66, after a long illness. Mr. Griffiths was a native of Trefonen, Oswestry, and came to reside at Waters Upton about 14 years ago, […] The funeral took place at the Parish Church on Sunday, […]
Note: Full report held on file. Added Mar 2025.
Waters Upton One-Place Study 