1901 Census (31 March)
Gideon Parfitt – Head of Family – Age 38 – Married – Coal Miner, Hewer – Born Clutton, Somerset
Louisa Parfitt – Wife – Age 36 – Married– Born Clutton, Somerset
Leonard Parfitt – Son – Age 10– Born Clutton, Somerset
Charles Parfitt – Son – Age 9– Born Clutton, Somerset
Stanley Parfitt – Son – Age 6– Born Clutton, Somerset
Elsie Parfitt – Daughter – Age 1– Born Clutton, Somerset
The Parfitt family moved to No. 21 Maynard Terrace.
1911 Census (2 April)
Frederick Price – Head of Family – Age 38 – Married – Coal Miner, Repairer – Born Market Lavington, Wiltshire
Rosina Susan Price – Wife – Age 37 – Married– Born Clutton, Somerset
William Edward Price – Son – Age 12 – School– Born Clutton, Somerset
Herbert Howard Price – Son – Age 10 – School– Born Clutton, Somerset
Hilary Gardard Price – Son – Age 8– Born Clutton, Somerset
Frederick Cyril Price – Son – Age 3– Born Clutton, Somerset
1920 Auction of the Earl of Warwick’s land and properties – A. Harris (Rent 5s 1d per week). Lot No. 100a comprising of Nos. 9, 10, 11 and 12 Maynard Terrace.
Fifty six cottages in Maynard Terrace were lotted in groups of three, four, and five but as there were no offers the auction closed and negotiations took place privately for the houses. Several of them together with some of the other lots were withdrawn, were disposed of, and negotiations are proceeding in regard to the others. It should be stated that all the properties are occupied and none of the tenants are under notice to quit. [Bristol Times and Mirror, 27 August 1920].
1921 Census (Planned for 24 April but did not take place until 19 June due to the Black Friday Strike)
Albert Henry Harris – Head of Family – Age 34 – Married – Coal Miner, Hewer, Clutton Colliery (Not at Work) – Born Clutton, Somerset
Lillian Hildo Harris – Wife – Age 30 – Married – Home Duties – Born – Clutton, Somerset
Kenneth Raymond Harris – Son – Age 6 – School – Born Clutton, Somerset
1939 Register (29 September 1939)
Thomas J. Tidcombe – Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker, Married, b. 21 March 1883
Minnie Tidcombe – Unpaid Domestic duties, Married, b. 23 November 1880
Edna M. Sherbourne – Unpaid Domestic duties, Married, b. 25 September 1905
Two records closed under 100 year rule
REGISTER OF ELECTORS
1902 to 1904 – Not specified
1905 to 1910 – Frederick Price
1912 to 1913 – Frederick Price
1914 to 1915 – Not specified
1918 to 1923 – Albert Henry Harris
1921 to 1923 – Lilian Hilda Harris
1924 to 1927 – Reginald Parsons
1927 – Beatrice Parsons
1928 to 1934 – George Withey, Beatrice Eva Withey
1935 – Richard Rees Watkins
1935 to 1944 – Irene Violet Daisy Watkins
1945 to 1950 – Minnie Tidcombe, Thomas J. Tidcombe
1951 – Brenda A. Gill, Kenneth F. G. Gill *
1956 to 1957 – Christine Olive Clark, David George Clark
1951 to 1959 – Thomas J. Tidcombe
1960 – Not specified
1961 to 1964 – Anthony John Bendall, Pamela May Bendall
1965 to 1967 – Pamela May Bendall
1968 to > – Pauline A. Dando, Philip S. Dando
1968 to 1979 – Peter A. Palfree
1969 – Peter A. Dando
Burials in St. Augustine's Churchyard, Clutton
Source - Gravestone Photographic Resource (GPR) website (Bold numbers indicate the age has been calculated)
Leonard F J Parfitt - first name on the monument b. 1891 d. 1972 Age 81 GPR Ref. 395873
Minnie Tidcombe - father of Gerald Claude Tidcombe b. 1880 d. 1950 Age 70 GPR Ref. 398325
Thomas Tidcombe - mother of Gerald Claude Tidcombe b. 1880 d. 1958 Age 78 GPR Ref. 398325
NEWSPAPER REPORTS
Monday 19 July 1909, Western Daily Press
Domestic Situations – Wanted
Widow seeks situation as General; small family. Nine years good character. Bristol preferred. Mrs. Dutton, 10 Maynard Terrace, Clutton.
Friday 22 October 1920, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
Wedding at the Baptist Chapel – Parfit – Dando
Much local interest was centred in a very attractive wedding which was solemnised at the Baptist Chapel on Saturday, the Pastor (the Rev. Edgar Whitton) officiating. The bride was Miss Beatrice Louisa Dando, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dando, of Hope Place, Paulton, and the bridegroom Mr. Stanley Stewart Parfitt, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Parfit, of Maynard Terrace, Clutton. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a dress of grey crepe de chine and wore a hat to match, and carried a handsome shower of white chrysanthemums and roses, the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by three bridesmaids in Miss Doris Dando and Miss Hilda Dando (sisters of the bride), and Miss Elsie Parfitt (sister of the bridegroom) who were each prettily attired in dresses of powder blue crepe de chine and wore black hair nets. They each carried pretty bouquets of white chrysanthemums, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridal party and guests were conveyed to and from the chapel by motor car, supplied by Mr. C. Felds of Paulton. Following the nuptial ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, where a large number sat down and partook of the wedding breakfast. Both bride and bridegroom were well known and esteemed in their respective districts, and were the recipients of numerous useful presents.
Wednesday 13 May 1936, Western Daily Press, Bristol
Clutton Man’s Death
At the inquest on Richard Rees Watkins (49) of Maynard Terrace, Clutton who died on May 7, evidence was given that deceased who was wounded in the head during the war, had been unwell lately but had carried on with his work, a ganger, on the G.W.R. He was found very ill in the store shed at Clutton and died soon after being removed to his house. Dr. Vaughn attributed his death to cerebral haemorrhage, stating that his war wounds had nothing to do with the cause of death. The jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes, and both the coroner, Mr. W. G. Burrough, and the jury expressed sympathy with the family.
Friday 15 May 1936, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
Found Dying in a G.W. R. Shed – Inquest on Clutton Ganger – Natural Causes Verdict.
“Death from natural causes" was verdict returned by a jury of seven, of whom Mr. Cecil Maggs, of Temple Cloud, was at an inquiry conducted at the Public Assistance Institution, Clutton, on Monday evening, by Mr. W. G. Burrough (Corner for North Somerset), respecting the death of Richard Rees
Watkins, 49, 10, Maynard Terrace, Clutton, a ganger employed on the Great Western Railway, who died at home On May 7th, after being found unconscious in a shed at Clutton Railway Station the same day.
Mrs. Irene Violet Daisy Watkins, the widow, said her husband had not been well or a long time although he had been able to continue his work. He had complained of pains in the head and had been attended by Dr. Vaughan. During the two weeks he had complained more than usual, but did not stay home from work. He left home on May 7th, about 1:40 p.m. to return to work, and she did
not see him again until about 7:45, when he was in shed at Clutton Station. He was very ill, and was attended by Dr. Vaughan who came home with him.
Replying to the Coroner, said her husband had not met with any accident. He had been wounded in
head during the war. After he was brought home he never spoke to her, and he died about 10:30 the same night.
In reply to the foreman, witness said her husband told her at dinner time he would be going to his garden when he finished work that night, and therefore, did not worry when he did not come home at proper time, shortly after 5 p.m.
Arthur John Cox, of Maynard Terrace, Clutton, employed by the G. W.R. Clutton Station, said about 7:20 p.m. on Thursday he went with Walter Edwards to yard at the station where he saw the door of the shed open, with keys in door. Inside he saw Watkins lying on some sacks and, apparently, very ill. Witness called the Stationmaster who brought a bowl of water, and they tried to revive Watkins.
Then Edwards phoned for Dr. Vaughan, who arrived shortly after. Dr. Vaughn advised his removal to his home and this was done. Witness had seen Watkins at work that afternoon, and Watkins had brought a motor rail lorry up from Hallatrow and put it in shed. As a ganger Watkins in charge of a length of line, and his duty finished at 5 p.m.
This evidence was corroborated by Walter Edwards, also in the employ of the G. W.R. at Clutton Station.
Dr. F. D. Vaughan, of Temple Cloud, said he had attended Watkins previously for chronic gastritis and acute indigestion. He was summoned to Clutton Station by phone on May 7th, found Watkins lying in a store on some sacks. After an examination be formed the opinion he was suffering from cerebral haemorrhage. They took him to his home very slowly on a motor-lorry and witness accompanied him there. He was then put to bed. Witness was again called to the home the same night, but Watkins had died before witness reached there.
He had made a post-mortem examination and came to the conclusion that he died from cerebral haemorrhage – natural causes, added the doctor.
Watkins had a braise over the left temple, which was probably caused by his hitting head in falling.
Replying to foreman the Dr. Vaughan expressed the opinion that Watkins's war wounds had nothing to do with the cause of his death.
The jury returned a verdict accordingly, and expressed their sympathy with the widow. The Coroner associated himself with this expression of condolence.
The funeral took place at St. Augustine's Church, Clutton. Mr. Watkins was a member of the British Legion, having served through the Great War, and was an active worker in the Legion at Axbridge.
Members of the Clutton and Temple Cloud branch of the British Legion attended, also local employee of the G. W.R., some of whom bearers.
The chief mourners were Mrs. Watkins (widow), Miss Joyce Watkins (daughter), Mrs. Mary Watkins (mother), South Wales, Mr. E. Watkins (brother), Mrs. Carpenter and Miss. W. Watkins (sisters), Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cotterell (brother-in- law and sister-in-law).
The service at the church was conducted by the Rev. James Mansfield, Rector of Clutton, who also officiated at the graveside.
Friday 13 May 1938, Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer
Killer While Cycling – Funeral of Miss Joyce Watkins
The bereavement sustained by Mrs. Watkins, of 10, Maynard Terrace, Clutton, in the tragic death of her only child, Miss Joyce Vera Watkins, at the age of 17, has roused deep sympathy for her throughout the whole countryside.
Mrs. Watkins is the widow of Mr. R. (Dick) Watkins, who also died under tragically sudden circumstances while in the service of the G W.R. company at Clutton two years ago.
In the evening of Sunday, May 1st Miss Joyce Watkins was riding a pedal cycle at Winford in the direction of her home at Clutton. when she was involved in an accident with a motorcar, and received such severe injuries that she passed away at the Bristol General Hospital the same night
shortly after admission.
The inquest was opened by the Bristol Coroner last week and adjourned until to-day (Friday), when.
it was believed, the motorist involved in the accident, would be able to attend.
Miss Watkins, who was employed in the cracker department at Messrs. Purnells and Sons, Ltd., Paulton, was of a charming personality, and extremely popular among her workmates and all others with whom she came into contact. She was the youngest member of the Women's Section of the
Temple Cloud and Clutton branch of the British Legion, and her early death under such tragic circumstances is regretted by a very wide circle of friends.
This was shown by the large gathering at her funeral on May 5th (exactly two years after the death of her father). A service was held in Clutton Parish Church. and the interment was in the churchyard, the Rev. J. Mansfield (Rector) officiating
The chief mourners included Mrs. Watkins (mother), Mr. Watkins (uncle), Mrs. Watkins (grandmother), Mrs. Carpenter (aunt), Mr. and Mrs. Cotterell (uncle and aunt), Mr. Robert
Cotterell (cousin) Mr. John Underhay (fiancé) Mr. and Mrs. Beacham, Mr. Francis and Mr. Davis.
The Women's Section of the Temple Cloud and Clutton branch of the Temple Cloud and Clutton branch of the British Legion was represented by Mrs. L. C. Morse (chairman) and Mesdames Harris, Taylor Stokes, Taviner, Sage, Shute, Cox, T. Bailey A. Simmons, Cook, Chappell and Sparey.
The cracker department of Messrs. Purnells, Ltd., Paulton, was represented by Mr. Percy Jones (sick club representative). Mr. A. J. Harvey (departmental foreman), the Misses K. Howe, N. Robbins, B. Willcox. B. Parsons, L. J. Beacham. V. Comer, M. Sims and Mrs. Collins.
Representing the Clutton Women's Institute were Mrs. J. Mansfield (president), and Mesdames Tarrant, W. Dagger, Flowers, James, Parfitt and Curtis.
Saturday 14 May 1938, Western Daily Press, Bristol
Crash at Winford
Bristol Inquest Story of Collision
A fatal collision involving a 17 year old girl cyclist and a motor car at Winford was the subject of an inquiry at the Bristol Coroner’s Court yesterday.
The inquest was on Joyce Vera Watkins (17), of Maynard Terrace, Clutton, the cyclist who died on May 1 following an accident earlier that day.
Dr J. A. Pocock, of Bristol General Hospital, said that death was due to shock following haemorrhage due to multiple injuries.
Police Constable Pardy said the accident occurred at an open space in Winford village, at a spot where five roads converged.
“When I arrived I saw a pedal cycle leaning against a wall and also a stationary car. It had been moved from the place where it came to rest after the accident. The front wheel of the cycle was buckled, the frame twisted and the saddle turned out of line. The girl rider was in a nearby cottage. The nearside front wing, side lamp and headlamp of the car were damaged and the windscreen was shattered.”
Raymond John Underhay, of West Town said he cycled with the girl to the top of Felton Lane where they parted. The girl continued on down the lane, and he turned back to go home.
“She was going to Clutton,” he continued, “and would have had to cross the open space in Winford.”
Norman Meek, of Hill Farm, Whitchurch, who was standing near the scene of the accident said he saw a bicycle coming from Felton Lane, and it appeared to be going fairly fast.
“I did not see the car until it was very near us as a cottage blocked our view of the road,” he added. “The car was running at a reasonable speed. The car and the cycle seemed to get to the junction of the roads at the same moment.”
The coroner: Did the girl swerve away to try and avoid the accident? – No sir. I should thing she completely lost her head.
“The cyclist ran broadside into the nearside mudguard,” he added.
The coroner: Do you think the driver could have avoided the accident? – Not very well sir.
The verdict of “Accidental death” was returned.
Friday April 20 1960, Central Somerset Gazette
Lost between Weston and Glastonbury, Reliant Wheel, fitted new tyre, tube, will finder please notify A. J. Bendall, 10 Maynard Terrace, Clutton, Somerset.