Percy Frank Wadham, Isle of Wight

[BrianT]

Good evening folks. More book research.
Another one here to dig into.

I believe Percy was born in 1874. He married (who?) in 1901.
They had a son Walton Wadham, born 1903 (as Percy was another fishing tackle maker I wonder if he named his son after Izaac? - we'll never know, probably,...but I may suggest it..)
Died 1945

Can anyone check and fill in a few dates, and residences, other children.............and any other random information please?
He was the owner of the Dreadnought Casting Co Ltd in Newport I o W with a Mr A Percy Scott (maybe the one born 1873 IoW?)

Sincere thanks

[Elaine ..Spain]

From the Isle of Wight FHS

Birth registration
1874 Percy Frank WADHAM
MMN Summerhays
Newport registration district.

[webwiz]

He married Lila Fanny Watts with whom he is living in 1911

[Elaine ..Spain]

Again from Isle of Wight FHS

Marriage registration
1901 Percy Frank WADHAM & Lila Fanny Watts WATTS
Married at St Mary, Carisbrooke

[Jill on the A272]

It seems he married Lila Fanny Watts and by 1911 had another son, Roy born about 1905.


You beat me to it Elaine!

[Elaine ..Spain]

Birth registrations: (source Isle of Wight FHS)

1902 Walton WADHAM
MMN WATTS
Reg. district - Newport

1905 Roy WADHAM
MMN WATTS
Reg. district - Newport

[Elaine ..Spain]

Death (source Isle of Wight FHS)

1945 Percy Frank WADHAM age 71 years
Reg. district: Cowes

[Elaine ..Spain]

FreeBMD

Death registration Apr-May-Jun 1971
Lila Fanny Wadham
Birth Date: 1 Apr 1874
Registration district - Bideford
Volume: 7a
Page: 833

[BrianT]

Wow, thanks as always.
"Where" was he living in 1901 and 1911?

[webwiz]

On the island in 1911.

[Elaine ..Spain]

Sorry, can't help with that at the moment Brian.
Ancestry not working for me! :(

[BrianT]

Sorry, can't help with that at the moment Brian.
Ancestry not working for me! :(

No problem, I've got plenty of time, I've just mislaid it somewhere???

[bobdonk]

in 1901 he was living with parents Charles H and Maria Kate at "The Lindens", Carisbrooke Road Newport IOW. His occupation was Naturalist, his father's occupation was auctioneer and upholsterer. His Father died in 1906,his mother died 23 Dec 1932 leaving £263 12s 2d to Arthur Earnest Wadham Estate Agent. Maria Kate was living at the Lindens when she died.

[BrianT]

Thanks Bob.

I wonder if "Naturalist" was a paid occupation, post grad research, or a hobby

Edit, answered my own question - LINK, 6th para.

[WendyPusey]

The Wadham family are very well known on the Island. Had furniture stores in Newport. My OH and I used to love going in there.

Looks as if Percy was into Fishing. See this article near the bottom of the page - Percy Wadham.

http://www.vintagefishingtackle.co.uk/vintagereels.htm

[Jessbowbag]

this is the book presumably. This gives lots of info anyway.

http://www.iwbeacon.com/centenary-of-an-island-natural-history.aspx

[WendyPusey]

this is the book presumably. This gives lots of info anyway.
http://www.iwbeacon.com/centenary-of...l-history.aspx

Not a book as such. It is a monthly booklet that comes free through the door. It is full of adverts and most end up in the bin! Does have the odd snippet of useful info though.

[Jessbowbag]

1881, loads of siblings Piece: 1176	Folio: 56	Page: 25	Registration District: Isle of Wight
Civil Parish: Carisbrooke	Municipal Borough:	Address: 1, St Johns Ter, Carisbrooke	County: Hampshire

[BrianT]

The Wadham family are very well known on the Island. Had furniture stores in Newport. My OH and I used to love going in there.

Looks as if Percy was into Fishing.

Thanks Wendy, the book I'm researching is about people who were fishing tackle makers, innovators, influential etc.
Do you know if the house "The Lindens" still exists? - Google failed me

[bobdonk]

In 1891 his occupation was upholsterer's assistant (along wth brothers Sidney and Herbert) at Ludhoe? Lodge, Carisbrooke Road.
In 1881 the family were living at 1 St John's Terrace.
Under the column "Employer, worker or own account" he has put "own a/c" which today would mean self employed. But as he was still living with his parents it may have been a hobby.