From a list of items in Harold Nelson Dewey’s diaries 1919-1947 (list made by Percy Trollope):
July 1919
Mr. W.J. Wakeman died. He was for many years Clerk to U.D.C. and the Magistrates.
Category: Persons – Surname beginning with W
Information about persons whose surnames begin with the letter W.
The Death Of John Withey
John Withey died at 21 Marsh Street, Warminster, on 26th February 1915, after a long and painful illness patiently borne. He was 83.
“Then I Shall Die Too!”
Wednesday 3rd December 1913
“Then I Shall Die Too!”
Hubert Liston Willcox, the third son of Dr. Robert Lewis Willcox, was born on 29th December 1876. His early schooling was at Lord Weymouth’s Grammar School, Warminster, and at Cheltenham College, where he was a member of the Cadet Corps. He received his medical education at King’s College Hospital, London, and passed his examinations with distinction. He practised with his father at Warminster from 1902 onwards, first as an assistant and later as a partner. Father and son were both based at Portway, Warminster, to begin with but from c.1907 Hubert practised at Eversfield in the Market Place.
A popular figure in Warminster, he was often referred to as “Doctor Bert,” and he took part in several activities about the town. He was President of the Warminster Bowling Club for some years, playing on the green whenever he could; and he served as lieutenant under Captain Wakeman for five or six years in the old F Company (Warminster) 1st Wilts Rifle Volunteers Corps. An ardent churchman, Hubert attended many church functions and often accompanied his father on public engagements.
Hubert married Miss Alice Mary Le Rossignol on 9th June 1910 at the Parish Church of St. Denys’, the Minster. She was the third daughter of Francois Charles Le Rossignol of St. Brelade’s, Jersey. Alice once held the position of matron-nurse at Warminster Cottage Hospital.
Hubert Willcox suffered from indifferent health for some time and removed to Bournemouth for a few months before returning to Warminster in early summer 1913. He resumed his practice and appeared to be progressing but fate took a tragic turn. On 5th November 1913 Hubert and his father were called in by Dr. Parsons of Westbury to assist with an operation at Westbury on a female patient with septic peritonitis.
The operation took place at midnight but unfortunately for Hubert he accidentally scratched the index finger of his right hand with the cutting edge of a surgical needle. Within hours his finger became swollen and started throbbing, the inflammation spread up his arm, causing a blotchy red rash, and moved to his chest, poisoning the glands in his lungs. His temperature rose to 105.
Hubert’s father called in specialists to attend to him, including Dr. Swain of Clifton, in consultation with Dr. Symes of Clifton; Dr. Burghard of King’s College Hospital, London; and Dr. Hogan of Warminster. After two operations, performed on Thursday 13th November and Tuesday 25th November, Hubert seemed as if he would recover but dangerous symptoms became apparent. The inhabitants of Warminster were kept regularly informed of his condition with weekly bulletins in the Warminster & Westbury Journal.
Bedridden at Town Hall Hill (High Street), Warminster, Hubert asked what had become of the patient at Westbury. His father told him that the woman had passed away. Hubert replied “Then I shall die too!” His prophecy came true. Hubert died at eight o’clock on the morning of Wednesday 3rd December 1913. He was only 36. At the subsequent inquest the Coroner recorded a verdict of “death by blood poisoning.”
Hubert Willcox’s funeral was held at the Parish Church of St. Denys’, the Minster, Warminster, at 2.45 p.m. on Saturday 6th December 1913. His body was laid to rest in a grave near the east end of the church, not far from the churchyard entrance. His grave adjoins that of his infant sister, Hilda, who died of whooping cough on 20th February 1874, aged two months.
Hubert’s widow, Alice, died on 23rd June 1964, aged 83, and is interred in her husband’s grave at St. Denys’.
David Waddington Takes Son Into Partnership
It was announced during the early part of June 1910 that “Mr. David Waddington, the popular and esteemed auctioneer, whose offices are in the Market Place, Warminster, has owing to the continued development of his business taken his son, Mr. D.H. Waddington into partnership.”
Rev. William Williams’ Name Is Included On A Plaque Inside The Church At Limpley Stoke
The name of William Williams, who was Rector of Bishopstrow 1795 – 1823, appears on a plaque inside the church at Limpley Stoke.
The plaque is in memory of Williams’ son-in-law Thomas Dike and Williams’ daughter Maria, and other members of the family.
The full wording on the plaque reads:
Sacred to the memory of Thomas Dike of this Parish who died Dec 3rd 1864, aged 70.
Also of Maria his widow, daughter of the Rev. William Williams, M.A. rector of Bishopstrow, Wilts who died April 22nd 1875 aged 67.
Also of George Thomas Dike, their Son who died Dec 21st 1905, aged 75.
Also of Martha Elizabeth widow of George Thomas Dike, and daughter of George Marsh, of Freshford, who died Nov 11th, 1908.
The Burial Of Hannah White
Hannah White, aged 68, of 21 North Row, Warminster, was buried at Christ Church, Warminster, on 3rd March 1902.
The Warminster Directory And Local And Village Guide 1900 – Surnames And Entries Beginning With W
The Warminster Directory And Local And Village Guide 1900 – Surnames and Entries beginning with W
Wakeman and Son, solicitors, 23 Market Place, Warminster.
Herbert John Wakeman, 1 Boreham Villas, Warminster.
George Herbert Wakeman, 1 Boreham Villas, Warminster.
Warminster Aerated Water Company, Emwell Street, Warminster.
Warminster Cycle Co., 41 George Street, Warminster.
Warminster and Westbury Journal, printed and published by A.H. Coates, proprietor, 15 Market Place, Warminster.
Warminster New Shirt Dressing Co. Limited, Pound Street, Warminster.
Mrs. Ann Watts. rope and sack maker and butcher, 10 Silver Street, Warminster.
Webb and Co., upholsters and appraisers, 51 Market Place, Warminster.
Samuel Webb, draper, 27 and 28 High Street, Warminster.
Stuart James Webb, 51 Market Place, Warminster.
William Webb, corn and flour dealer, 8 Deverill Road, Warminster.
William Burgess Webb, 51 Market Place, Warminster.
William Webster, veterinary surgeon, Craven House, Silver Street, Warminster.
Mrs. Harriet Weedon, 10 East Street, Warminster.
Rev. John Francis Welsh, M.A., principal of St. Boniface College, Winfrid Lodge, Church Street, Warminster.
Francis William Wenlock, Warminster Journal reporter, 89 Portway, Warminster.
Henry Francis West, 6 Smallbrook Road, Warminster.
Frank West, manager of Shirt Dressing Co., 13 Vicarage Street, Warminster.
William Frederick Westlake, assistant superintendent of the Prudential Assurance Company, Rose Cottage, North Row, Warminster.
Rev. Robert Lewis Augustus Westlake, M.A., curate of Christ Church and the Minster, Talbot Cottage, Sambourne, Warminster.
Cecil Herbert Valentine Weston, builder, Star Inn, Vicarage Street, Warminster.
Miss Sarah Whalley, 44 Boreham Road, Warminster.
Henry George Whatley, Imber Road, Warminster.
James Whatley, marine store dealer, 28 King Street, Warminster.
Henry James Wheeler, nurseryman and seedsman, 19 East Street, Warminster.
James Wheeler, Lyndhurst, Boreham Road, Warminster.
Arthur Richard White, 16 North Row, Warminster.
George White, mealman, 7 George Street, Warminster.
James Henry White, Victoria Cottage, Boreham Road, Warminster.
Jesse White, master of Union Workhouse, Sambourne, Warminster.
Misses White, 8 Jubilee Terrace, West Street, Warminster.
Miss Florence White, mistress at St. Monica’s School, Vicarage Street, Warminster.
Miss Frances White, 86 Portway, Warminster.
Miss Matilda White, milliner, 1 Sambourne Road, Warminster.
Mrs. Anna White, Marsh Street, Warminster.
Mrs. Elizabeth White, Organ Inn, High Street, Warminster.
Robert White and Co., locksmiths and bellhangers, 86 Portway, Warminster.
Uriah White senior, coal dealer, 19 Deverill Road, Warminster.
Uriah White junior, smith and farrier, Three Horseshoes Yard, Warminster; resides at 3 North Row, Warminster.
Henry Whittock, Vernham House, The Close, Warminster.
Miss Elizabeth Whittock, 35 Portway, Warminster.
Rev. Henry Robert Whytehead, M.A., Vicarage, Warminster.
Frederick John Wickham, 4 Christ Church Terrace, Warminster.
George Stephen Wickham, wheelwright and carpenter, 4 Boreham, Warminster.
Misses Wickham, dressmakers, 9 Christ Church Terrace, Warminster.
Frederick James Wilcox, Blue Ball Inn, Bugley, Warminster.
William Wildman, 1 Hillwood Lane, Warminster.
Miss Ellen Wilkins, 1 Christ Church Terrace, Warminster.
Robert Lewis Willcox, surgeon, 5 High Street, Warminster.
Miss Willett, dressmaker, 2 Market Place, Warminster.
Joseph Franklin Willsher, Teify House, Boreham Road, Warminster.
Wilson and Mayo, grocers and provision merchants, 14 Market Place, Warminster; bakers, grocers and pork butchers, 1 West Street, Warminster.
Charles Wilson, Beech Cottage, North Row, Warminster.
Edward Wilson, 14 Market Place, Warminster.
Miss Charlotte Mary Wilson, Stoneleigh, Boreham Road, Warminster.
William Grant Wilson, Capital and Counties Bank cashier, Avondale, Boreham Road, Warminster.
Wilts and Dorset Banking Co. (Mr. G.B. Mundy, manager), Market Place, Warminster.
Wiltshire Chronicle Branch Office, 1a Market Place, Warminster.
John Wiltshire, 9 Woodcock, Warminster.
Henry Wise, 15 West Street, Warminster.
James Wise, coachbuilder, 18 East Street, Warminster.
Oliver Withers, 2 Oxford Terrace, East Street, Warminster.
John Withey, shopkeeper, 26 Marsh Street, Warminster.
Charles Wright, farmer, Damask Farm, Warminster.
Mark Henry Wyatt, ironmonger, 8 George Street, Warminster; butcher, 24 George Street, Warminster.
Mrs. Mary Ann Wyatt, 94 Portway, Warminster.
Sidney Wyer, 20 Deverill Road, Warminster.
William Perkins Thomas Wyld, wine and spirit merchant, 4 Weymouth Street, Warminster.
The Burial Of Ann Susannah White
Ann Susannah White, aged 50, of 77 Portway, Warminster, was buried at Christ Church, Warminster, on 4th September 1899.
The Wife Of The Rev. H.E. Windle
A brass plaque in St. Augustine’s Church, Upton Lovell, features the following inscription:
Mira Windle
Wife of the Rev. H.E. Windle, Rector of this Parish.
Died May 11th 1898, Aged 80.
Asleep in Jesus, None can tell
The joys of those he loved so well,
Then, Holy Jesu, grant that we
May, dying, fall asleep in thee.
Amen.
The Burial Of Edwin James White
Edwin James White, aged 59, of 77 Portway, Warminster, was buried at Christ Church, Warminster, on 22nd August 1896.