Frederick William GARNISH

  General Notes:

From death certificate of William Blackmore - L G Garnish, daughter

Freebmd Births Mar 1853
Garnish Frederick Barnstaple 5b 453

Parish records
15 Feb 1853, Frederick William, son of George and Eliza Garnish, Shirwell, Tailor

Marriages Dec 1880
GARNISHFrederickCrediton 5b787
SaundersEmilyCrediton 5b787

Marriage Mar 1888 S. Molton 5b 717
BLACKMORE Lucy Grace
GARNISH Frederick
MILLS Sophia
Vickery Albert Edward

Marriage Certificate
At the Independent Chapel in South Molton on 8 March 1888
Frederick Garnish, 35 years, Widower, Tailor and Outfitter, 5 Church Street Ilfracombe. Father George Garnish, Tailor.
Lucy Grace Blackmore, 23 years, Spinster, - , New Road South Molton. Father William Blackmore, Retired Railway Inspector.
Witnesses were Martha Garnish (sister) and William Blackmore (father).

North Devon Journal, 15 March 1888, page 8
Marriages
Garnish - Blackmore - March 8 at the Congregational Church, Southmolton, by the Rev Francis Smith, Mr Fredk Garnish, of Ilfracombe, to Lucy Grace, second daughter of Mr William Blackmore, Southmolton

Death - Barnstaple Sep 1914 5b 480 Garnish Frederick age 61 (found because of timing of will and codicil of William Blackmore)

North Devon Journal on 17 Sep 1914 gave an account of his sudden death and the inquest
The Ilfracombe Chronicle on 19 September 1914 gave an account of his life, his death, the inquest and the funeral.
The mourners were : -
1st carriage - Mrs Garnish (widow), Messrs Will, Fred and Reg Garnish (sons), and Miss Doris Garnish (daughter)
2nd carriage - Mrs Lavercombe and Mrs Blackmore (sisters), Mr W. B. Smith (brother-in-law), and Miss F Smith (niece)
3rd carriage - Miss Lavercombe (niece), Miss Hunt, Messrs G. and W. Garnish (cousins)
4th carriage - Mrs Saunders (sister-in-law), Mr W Saunders (nephew), Mr T Garnish and Mrs Mock (cousins)
5th carriage - Revs F. W. Moon, E Nicholas, Sister Margaret, and Mr W. R. Foster
6th carriage - Mr R. Hancock and Mr A. Pile (employees)
among the wreaths listed were those from Mr & Mrs S. J. Blackmore, London; Mr & Mrs H. Thorne, Barnstaple; Mr and Mrs C. Blackmore
- re carriage 2 : Mrs Lavercombe is his sister Emily, Mrs Blackmore is his sister Martha and Mr WB Smith is the husband of his sister Eliza
- re carriage 4 : Mrs Saunders is presumably related to his first wife (Emily Saunders)
- Mr S. J. Blackmore is his wife's brother Samuel; Mrs H. Thorne is his wife's sister Eliza and Mr C Blackmore might be Samuel's son

Transcript of the Coroner's Inquest report in the North Devon Journal on 17 September 1914
ILFRACOMBE - Sudden Death of MR F. GARNISH. - A painful sensation was caused on Friday afternoon, by the news that MR F. GARNISH, of 5, Church-street, Ilfracombe, had been found dead in the Old Barnstaple-road. It appeared that he left his home about 20 minutes to 4 o'clock, intending to gather blackberries. Just above the Council School he was picked up by a break belonging to Mr Copp, and driven by Tom Hussell. In this, he rode as far as the gate to Oakridge Farm, and then turned to go down the hill again. It is conjectured that he felt unwell, and instead of going further, decided to return home without doing as he at first intended. Just before reaching Hall's Green, he fell by the roadside and expired. At 4.50 P.C. Champion was passing the spot, and finding that MR GARNISH was dead, went on towards the town. He met a lad whom he sent to the Police Station for the stretcher, and meeting Mr R. Barrett, Head Master of the Council School, asked him to the house and break the news. This he did in a sympathetic manner. Meanwhile the body was removed to the Tyrrell Hospital mortuary. The Deputy Coroner was communicated with, and by his order Dr Percy Gardner performed a post mortem examination. MR GARNISH was born at Shirwell, North Devon, on January 20t6h, 1853, thus being 61 years of age. He lived at Shirwell until 1880, when he came to Ilfracombe and began business at the house in Church-street. Shortly after this he married Miss Saunders, of Chawleigh Farm, but she died in 1885, leaving two sons. In 1888, he married Miss Blackmore (daughter of Mr W. Blackmore, now of venerable age, and living in Westbourne Grove) who has one son and one daughter. The deceased thus leaves a widow and four children. MR GARNISH early connected himself with the Wesleyan Church, and became a teacher in the Shirwell Sunday School, continuing the same work on coming to Ilfracombe; his service in this important department of church work lasted for 40 years without a break. He was a Trustee of the Chapel at Shirwell, and of the new Wesleyan Church at Ilfracombe. In the latter his character and work were fully recognised, and he filled in turn the posts of poor steward, society steward, and junior circuit steward, this last being the most important office of the Church, his election taking place in December 1912. He never aspired to the position of local preacher. In disposition he was retiring, and of a most cheerful spirit, being always of the same friendly turn of mind. His was a character of the highest integrity, and he was always to be relied upon to do his duty in anything he undertook. He will be greatly missed at the Wesleyan Church, both in his work in the Sunday School, as a sidesman, and in the work of circuit steward. He has left a memory fragrant of unobtrusive deeds, done with the one desire to benefit the Church of his choice, and his many fellow workers will keep him in their hearts as one whose work was always "well and faithfully done." He was a life-long abstainer, and always very interested in the various branches of temperance work. Being fond of walking, he was often out in the country early in the morning, and the Thursday half-holiday, when fine, was generally spent in the same way. As a citizen he was greatly respected for his integrity, and was one of the rare class of whom it could safely be said that he had no enemies. He never sought public office, but if high character had deserved the choice, he would have been one of the first to be put into a prominent place. The utmost sympathy is extended to the widow and family, so sorely and suddenly bereaved. The Inquest was held at the Tyrrell Hospital on Saturday, at 12.30 p.m., by Dr Pearson, Deputy Coroner. Mr W. R. Foster was chosen Foreman of the Jury, and after the Coroner had briefly detailed the facts, the first witness called was Mr W. B. Smith, who identified the body as that of his brother-in-law, FREDERICK GARNISH, whom he last saw alive on Thursday evening, September 10th. Deceased seemed in his usual good health and spirits, and they went for a short walk. Thomas Hussell, coachman, said he was driving a break on Friday afternoon in the old Barnstaple-road about 3.45 and he picked up deceased for a lift to the top of the hill. They took him about 1 ½ miles, and deceased said he would get off and walk home, picking a few blackberries as he went. Deceased seemed quite well when they parted company. P.C. Champion said that he was in the Old Barnstaple-road on Friday, and at 4.50 p.m., he was about mid-way between Comyn Hill house and Hall's Green. He found the deceased lying near the hedge, on some grass, with his head down hill: he was on his back. Witness examined the body and found it quite dead, but still warm; deceased's cap and walking stick were close by. There were no signs of a struggle, but deceased had some grass gripped in his left hand. Witness sent a messenger to the Police Station for the ambulance, and asked a friend of the deceased whom he met to break the news at the house. The body was removed to the mortuary, where it was examined, but there were no marks of external injury. Dr P. H. Gardner was called, and he also made an examination. Dr P. H. Gardner said he was called to see the body, and on a superficial examination found no signs of violence. He had inquired about deceased's health, and found that it had been good for many years past. Witness had inspected the spot where the body was found, and corroborated the evidence of the constable. He had since made a post mortem examination, and found all the organs healthy, except the heart, which was thinned and the right side dilated and overfull of blood. There was a slightly congested state of the base of the left lung. Death was due to sudden dilation of the heart and syncope. The Jury returned a verdict of "Death from Natural Causes," and the Foreman was desired to convey the sympathies of the Jury to the widow and family of the deceased. The Jury and witnesses gave their fees to the Patriotic Fund.

He was buried at the Score cemetery just outside Ilfracombe. Because of the state of the cemetery I was unable to reach the grave to discover who else is buried there. (see also his father).
The details held by Ilfracombe Museum give his address as 5 Church Street, Ilfracombe date 12 September 1914 aged 61 and that the burial was by "coroners order".
His name is also on the grave (U49) of his first wife at Holy Trinity in Ilfracombe.
The MI is
In Loving Memory of Emily the beloved wife of Frederick Garnish born February 23 1848 died September 2 1885
"To die in gain"
Also the above Frederick Garnish died September 11 1914 aged 61 yrs. Interred in the Score Cemetery
Also Frederick John son of the above died January 26 1955 aged 69 yrs

Probate Register 1914
GARNISH Frederick of 5 Church St Ilfracombe died 11 September 1914. Probate London 1 October 1914 to Lucy Grace Garnish widow (of 5 Church Street Ilfracombe) and William George Garnish electrical engineer (of 2 Grants Creek, St Austell, Cornwall). Effects £4040 16s 3d
(William George is son from first marriage)
He left £175 each to William George and Frederick John and all the household effects to his wife. The rest to be held in trust and the income to be paid to his wife (Lucy Grace). After Lucy's death the estate to be divided between the four children - William George Garnish, Frederick John Garnish, Reginald Blackmore Garnish and Doris Annie Garnish. There was an offer that Frederick John could purchase the draper's business from the trustees and a complicated method put in place to agree a price for it. However, if he did buy the business then the trustees would lease the house and premises (5 Church Street) to him for £30 per annum for the life of his wife and a further year. If he didn't have the money to buy the business (other than the £175 left to him) he could owe it to the estate paying interest at 4% per annum.

1861 census
RG9/1491 F112 P13 Sherwill - Cross
Frederick Garnish, Head, M, 25, Carpenter, Sherwill Devon
Martha do, Wife, M, 23, Carpenter wife, Sherwill Devon
George do, son, , 2, , Sherwill Devon
John do, son, , 2m, , Sherwill Devon
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George Garnish, Head, M, 32, Tailor, Sherwill Devon
Eliza do, Wife, M, 31, Milliner, Sherwill Devon
Frederick do, Son, , 8, Scholar, Sherwill Devon
Emily do, Daur, , 6, Scolar, Sherwill Devon
Mary .. do, Daur, , 4, , Sherwill Devon
Elizabeth J do, Daur, , 2, , Sherwill Devon
Martha do, Daur, , 4m, , Sherwill Devon
Thomas ..., , , 16, Apprentice, Loxhore Devon

1871 census (indexed under Garrish)
RG10/2186 F104 P5
Sherwill Town, Sherwill
George Garnish, Head, Mar, 42, Tailor, Devon Sherwill
Eliza do, Wife, Mar, 41, Milliner, Devon Sherwill
Fred do, Son, Un, 18, Tailor, Devon Sherwill
Emily do, Daur, Un, 16, , Devon Sherwill
Eliza do, Daur, Un, 12, Scholar, Devon Sherwill
Martha do, Daur, , 10, Scholar, Devon Sherwill
Phebe Kidwell, Visitor, Un, 34, Plain Maker, Devon Sherwill (wife's sister)

1881 census - with first wife
Dwelling:5 Church St
Census Place:Ilfracombe, Devon, England
Source:FHL Film 1341541 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2248 Folio 23 Page 1
MarrAgeSexBirthplace
Frederick GARNISHM28 MSherwill, Devon, England
Rel:Head
Occ:Tailor & Outfitter
Emily GARNISHM32 FChawleigh, Devon, England
Rel:Wife

In 1891 census Frederick is with 2nd wife, Lucy, at the same address with children
5 Church Street Ilfracombe
RG12/1778 F38 P5
Frederick Garnish, head, M, 38, tailor & outfitter, b Sherwill
Lucy G Garnish, Wife, M, 26, b Fremington
George, 9 (from 1st wife), Scholar, b Ilfracombe
Frederick J, 5, b Ilfracombe
Mary Saunders, Visitor, S, 44, Living on own means, b Chawleigh

1901 Census
5 Church Street, Ilfracombe
RG13/2149 F81 P4
Frederick Garnish 48 Devon Sherwell Devonshire Ilfracombe Tailor And Hat Fitter Shopkeeper
Lucy G Garnish 36 Devon Fremington Devonshire Ilfracombe
Reginald B Garnish 9 Devon Ilfracombe Devonshire Ilfracombe
Doris A Garnish 5 Devon Ilfracombe Devonshire Ilfracombe

1911 census
RG14PN13364 RG78PN775 RD284 SD4 ED14 SN53
5 Church Street, Ilfracombe, Devon
Frederick Garnish, Head, 58, Married 23 years, Tailor, Devon Shirwell, Employer
Lucy Grace Garnish, Wife 46, Married, , Devon Fremington
Frederick John Garnish, Son, 25, Single, Tailor, Devon Ilfracombe, works at home
Reginald Blackmore Garnish, Son, 19, Single, Ironmonger, Devon Ilfracombe
Doris Annie Garnish, Daughter, 15, Single, House Work, Devon Ilfracombe, works at home
- against Frederick and "ditto'd" for Lucy - 2 children born alive, 2 still living, 0 died (for this marriage)



Kellys directory 1914
P1127 Trades - Outfitters
Garnish F. 5 Church st Ilfracombe

  Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Tailor and Outfitter, 8 Mar 1888, Ilfracombe, Devon, England.

• Occupation: Tailor and Outfitter, 1881, Ilfracombe, Devon, England.

• Occupation: Tailor and Outfitter, 1891, Ilfracombe, Devon, England.

• Occupation: Tailor And Hat Fitter Shopkeeper, 1901, Ilfracombe, Devon, England.

Frederick married Emily SAUNDERS, daughter of William SAUNDERS and Ann Maria, circa Mar 1880 in Crediton, Devon, England. (Emily SAUNDERS was born on 23 Feb 1848 in Chawleigh, Devon, England,⁵ died on 2 Sep 1885 in Ilfracombe, Devon, England ⁵ and was buried on 7 Sep 1885 in Holy Trinity, Ilfracombe, Devon, England.)

Frederick next married Lucy Grace BLACKMORE, daughter of William BLACKMORE and Ann MUXWORTHY, on 8 Mar 1888 in South Molton, Devon, England.¹ (Lucy Grace BLACKMORE was born on 22 Sep 1864 in Fremington, Devon, England ⁶ and died on 5 Jun 1934 in Ilfracombe, Devon, England ⁷.)