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WHO WAS WHO IN OLD PLYMOUTH

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Caroline Salmon, born circa 1821 in Honiton, Devon, was an Assistant Matron at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

Rachel S Salmon, born circa 1843 in Sidbury, Devon, was an Assistant Matron at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

Susan S Salmon, born circa 1813 in Exmouth, Devon, was the Matron at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

Herbert Hards Sanders (1873-1941).

P Sanders appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Richard Sanders appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Reginald William Sandover (1915-1944) was a member of the Plymouth City Police Force and is commemorated on the Plymouth City Police War Memorial in the Ancient Parish Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Plymouth.

William Thomas Sandover (1914-1941) was a member of the Plymouth City Police Force and is commemorated on the Plymouth City Police War Memorial in the Ancient Parish Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Plymouth.

Frederick Sanford appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Amelia S Saunders, born circa 1852 in Rattery, Devon, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

J Saunders appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

John Saunders appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

William Dudley Savage (1920-2008), British Broadcasting Corporation's organist at the Royal Cinema, Plymouth.

George Selleck Scoble (1882-1963) was Lord Mayor of Plymouth for 1938-1939.

William John Scoble, aged 32 years, of Anchorage Cottage, 4 Chaddlewood Avenue, Lipson, Plymouth, was killed on Saturday January 29th 1893 at Saint Budeaux Station by an LSWR express train.

Reginald Cyril James Scott (1915-2006) was Lord Mayor of Plymouth for 1982-1983.

Oliver James Searchfield was the minister of the Batter Street Congregational Chapel from 1917 to 1920.

G Searle appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

George Searle appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Louisa Seaward, born circa 1847 in Plymouth, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

Joseph Sedmonds appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Nathaniel Seecombe appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

James William Selleck (1875-1954) opened Selleck's Wesley Restaurant in the derelict Ham Street Wesleyan Methodist Chapel in Ebrington Street.

A Mr Sellon was a partner in the Plymouth Bank.

Miss Priscilla Lydia Sellon (1821-1876), founder of the Society of Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Trinity, Devonport.

Henry Oberlin Serpell (1853-1943), son of Mr Robert Coad Serpell (1816-1886), inherited the business of Messrs R C Serpell and Company but changed the name to Messrs H O Serpell and Company and later moved it to South Street in Reading, Berkshire.

Robert Coad Serpell (1816-1886), a Cornishman, founded the Plymouth business of Messrs R C Serpell and Company and was Mayor of Plymouth for 1870-1871.  He died suddenly on Monday October 25th 1886.

Michael Arthur Sewell (1931-2006), son of Roland Sewell (1898-1976), was the owner of the Polytechnic Bookshop in Mayflower Street, Plymouth.

Roland Frederick Sewell (1898-1976), the founder of Messrs Rowland Sewell and Son, stationers, of Plymouth, was born in Exeter but died in Plymouth.

Jacob Shaw was Mayor of Plymouth for 1780-1781.

Mrs Rebecca Shaw, widow, by her will dated January 28th 1807, gave £100 to her sisters for the distribution of gifts to the poor of the Tything of Compton Gifford at Christmas time.  It was known as Shaw's Gift.

E Shea appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

T Shea appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

George Down(e) Shellabear (1843-1932), a native of Great Torrington, Devon, was the founder of Messrs G Shellabear and Son Limited, building contractors, in Plymouth.  They were responsible for the construction of the Roborough Reservoir, Friary Station, Number 2 Dry Dock at the Royal Dockyard, and the Royal Naval Engineering College in Keyham Road, Devonport.  They also purchased the Pounds Estate and delivered some 8,000 houses.  Mr Shellabear, a plumber and glazier at the time, married Miss Ann Dawe at Charles Church, Plymouth, on September 22nd 1867.  He was presented with an illuminated address by the Mayor and Corporation of Plymouth for assistance in clearing the Plymouth Leat during the Blizzard of 1891.  Mr George Down(e) Shellabear died athis home, "Welby", Tavistock Road, Peverell, Plymouth, on Wednesday October 12th 1932.

John Shelley was Mayor of Plymouth for 1882-1883.

Bernard Thomas Richardson Shelton (1881-1947), a native of Shropshire, came to Plymouth in 1911 to join Mr Freeman William Hunt at Messrs Balkwill and Company, chemists and druggists.  The partners decided to retain the old name.  When Mr Hunt retired in 1924 Mr Shelton continued the business on his own but in 1930took on a young asistant, Mr Ernest Charles Burrow.  On the night of March 21st 1941 the premises were destroyed by fire.  The business moved to number 5 Bedford Row, Tavistock Road.  The name had been changed by then to Messrs Balkwill and Company (Chemists) Limited.  In the early 1950s they also had a branch at 171 Pike Road, Efford, which was also a sub-post office.  Mr Bernard Thomas Richardson Shelton died at Alston House, Plym Bridge Road, Plympton on August 23rd 1947.

Harriett Shephard, born circa 1848 in Barnwood, Devon, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

Susanna R Shephard, born circa 1852 in Cornwood, Devon, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

W Shepheard appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Thomas Shepherd appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

William Shepherd was involved in the wool trade in Plymouth.

John Shillabeer appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Amos Shillibeer (1849-1939).

George Shillibeer (1758-1833).

George Shillibeer (1874-1944).

William Shillibeer (1788-1869).

William Harold Shillibeer (1882-1948).

John Shilston appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

William Shilston appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Thomas Short appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Thomas Shutter MD appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

G Single appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

James Skardon appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832 and was Mayor of Plymouth for 1858-1859.

John Fawke Skittery (1907-1968).

P Sleeman appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

William Henry Sleep became a partner in Messrs Davey, Sleep and Company, Excelsior Plough Works, Plymouth.

Ellen J Smale, born circa 1847 in Plymouth, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

Mary A Smale, born circa 1848 in Ivybridge, Devon, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

W Smale appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

J Smith 1 appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

J Smith 2 appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

John Smith 1 appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

John Smith 2 appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Margaret M Smith, born circa 1850 in Devon, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

Maria Smith, born circa 1847 in Devon, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

Philip Charles Smith was the first baby boy born in the City of Plymouth on Coronation Day, Tuesday June 2nd 1953, and was christened accordingly.  His parents were Mr Robert James Smith and Mrs Rosina Joan Smith, of 62 Norwich Avenue, Whitleigh, Plymouth.

Richard Smith appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Leslie John Burgoyne Smithson (1904-1974), of Plymouth birth and educated at Cattedown Road Senior School, was for many years the station announcer at Plymouth Station (North Road).  He retired in 1969 and passed away in 1974.

Henry John Snell (1843-1924).

J Snell appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Joseph Snell appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

William Soady appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

George W Soltau was Mayor of Plymouth for 1838-1839 and 1841-1842.

William George Culme Soltau-Symons (1831-1916).

John Southwood appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Elizabeth J Sowdon, born circa 1848 in Devon, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

Joseph Davidson Sowerby (1863-1919).

Gordon Sparks (1961-2022).

R T Spearman left £12,000 in 1824 to be applied, after the death of certain parties, in founding an almshouse for poor women above the age of 60, and who were members of the Established Church.

Arthur Edmund Spender (1871-1923) was Mayor of Plymouth for 1908-1909.

Edward Spender (1833-1878) helped to found The Western Morning News.

H Spillar appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

 

Mrs Clara Elizabeth Spooner (1846-1925), formerly Miss Clara Elizabeth White, widow of Mr John Dawson Spooner (1844-1900).

Clarence Newby Spooner (1869-1951).

Charles Norman Spooner 1878-1918) SEE Mr Edwin Charles Spooner (1849-1910).

Edwin Charles Spooner (1849-1910), the fourth son of Mr Joseph James Spooner (1815-1859).

John Dawson Spooner (1844-1900) was the eldest son and heir of Mr Joseph James Spooner (1815-1859).

John Dawson Spooner (1868-1935) was the eldest son of Mr John Dawson Spooner (1844-1900).

Joseph James Spooner (1815-1859), the founder of Messrs Spooner and Company Limited, drapers.

Kenneth Lilingston Spooner (1899-1975), the only son of Mr Clarence Newby Spooner (1869-1951).

Newby Abraham Spooner was the younger brother of Mr Joseph James Spooner (1815-1859).  He assisted his brother in the drapery business at number 26 Whimple Street, Plymouth.

Stanley Spooner (1871-1913).

 

Jane Spry, born circa 1852 in Eggbuckland, Devon, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

J Squire appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Richard J Squire was Mayor of Plymouth for 1820-1821.

Ronald Seymour Sempill Howard Stafford (1890-1972), a New Zealander by birth who had a distinguished career in the Egyptian Civil Service and rose to Lieutenant-Colonel in the British Army during the Great War, was appointed the Director of the British Broadcasting Corporation's Plymouth Radio Studios in May 1943 in succession to Mr Ernest Samuel Vicary (1884-1962).  Mr Stafford died at "Hill House", Ugborough, Ivybridge, Devon, on July 13th 1972 and was cremated at Efford Crematorium on July 19th 1972.

F Stanbury appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Harry Stanbury (1856-1908), father of Mr Harry Woodgate Stanbury (1879-1953) and chief clerk in the Plymouth Post Office in 1901.

Harry Clifford Owen Stanbury (1911-1989), son of Mr Harry Woodgate Stanbury (1879-1953).

Harry Woodgate Stanbury (1879-1953), son of Mr Harry Stanbury (1856-1908).

Thomas Henry Loram Stanbury (1901-1987) was Lord Mayor of Plymouth for 1966-1967.

P Stapleton appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Leading Aircraftman William Henry Starke, of The Bungalow, Marloes, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, who was stationed at RAF Mount Batten, was one of the crew of the Blackburn Iris Flying Boat S238 that crashed in Plymouth Sound on Wednesday February 4th 1931.

Joseph Steer was the minister of the Batter Street Congregational Chapel between 1846 and 1851.

Michael Steer appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

J Stephens appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Solomon Stephens (1864-1950) was Mayor of Plymouth for 1922-1923 and 1923-1924 and Lord Mayor of Plymouth for 1937-1938.

James Stevens appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Robert Tyeth Stevens was the son of Mr Robert White Stevens (1806-1870).

Robert White Stevens (1806-1870), printer, chart seller, and stationer, at number 15 The Parade and 21 Southside Street, Plymouth, was the younger brother of Mr Thomas Stevens (1799-1869).

Robert William Stevens appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.  NOTE:  This entry is thought to refer to Mr Robert White Stevens (1806-1870).

Sanders Stevens (1826-1910) was the second son of Mr Thomas Stevens (1799-1869) and his wife Mrs Mary Maddick Stevens, formerly Miss Sanders.  Baptised at Brixham, Devon, on January 30th 1826, he became a ship broker.  Mr Stevens married Miss Emma Ruth Marshall at the Ancient Parish Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Plymouth, on June 24th 1851.  Their eldest child was Marshall Stevens, born 1853.  Mrs Emma Ruth Stevens died at Plymouth on October 17th 1899 and was buried at the Plymouth, Stonehouse and Devonport Cemetery, after which Mr Stevens married Miss/Mrs Kate Thackthwaite at the Anglican Church of the  Holy Trinity, Plymouth, on May 9th 1903.  Mr Sanders Stevens died at Teignmouth, Devon, just previous to Monday March 21st 1910 but was buried at the Plymouth, Stonehouse and Devonport Cemetery, Plymouth, on an unknown date.

Thomas Stevens (1799-1869) appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832 and was Mayor of Plymouth for 1854-1855.

Thomas Jones Stevens (1824-1901), insurance, customs and ship broker, was the eldest son of Mr Thomas Stevens (1799-1869), coal merchant, and his wife, Mrs Mary Maddick Stevens, formerly Miss Sanders.

Leading Aircraftman William George Stevens, of Isy Coed, near Wrexham, Denbighshire, who was stationed at RAF Mount Batten, was one of the crew of the Blackburn Iris Flying Boat S238 that crashed in Plymouth Sound on Wednesday February 4th 1931.

Hector John Watt Stirling (1907-1970).

J Stone appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Richard Stook appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Frederick John Stott (1907-1977) was Lord Mayor of Plymouth for 1960-1961.

Wilfred Donald Stribley (1906-1941) was a member of the Plymouth Police War Reserve and is commemorated on the Plymouth City Police War Memorial in the Ancient Parish Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Plymouth

John Stribling appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

William Strong was Mayor of Plymouth for1735-1736 but died in service and was replaced by Greenhill Darracott.

Alexander Sutherland appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Bertie George Sweet (1875-1935) was the fourth son of Mr William Sweet (1842-1904) and succeeded to his father's business, which then became Messrs B G Sweet and Sons Limited.

Frank Kemp Sweet (1907-1987) was the younger brother of Mr Herbert George Sweet (1904-1990) and helped to run Messrs B G Sweet and Sons Limited.

Herbert George Sweet (1904-1990) was the last surviving member of the family to control the family business of Messrs B G Sweet and Sons Limited, tailors and outfitters, of 56 Union Street, Plymouth.  Born on October 16th 1904 he passed away on November 8th 1990.

William Sweet (1842-1904), a Cornishman by birth, was a tailor and outfitter at number 56 Union Street, Plymouth.

John Sydenham appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

Sarah D Symond, born circa 1849 in Barnwood, Devon, was a resident pupil at the Lady Hannah Rogers' Charity School in Plymouth according to the census taken on Sunday April 7th 1861.

John Symons appeared on the list of "Freemen and House-holders of the Borough of Plymouth, entitled to vote for Members of Parliament" in July 1832.

William Symons was Mayor of Plymouth for 1794-1795.