Townley Charles Henry b. 4 Jun 1868 Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England d. 6 Apr 1944 "Oakdene", Priors Park, Tewkesbury: Townley Genealogy

1868 - 1944

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Birth 4 Jun 1868 Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England

Gender Male

Died 6 Apr 1944 "Oakdene", Priors Park, Tewkesbury

Buried 11 Apr 1944 Holy Trinity Church, Tewkesbury

Person ID I74 Angus Townley Ancestors

Last Modified 13 Nov 2008

Father Townley Nelson Thomas, b. 21 Oct 1841, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England , d. 8 Oct 1923, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England

Mother Spiers Anne Tuffley, b. 15 Sep 1842, d. 10 Aug 1928

Married 16 Dec 1865 Trinity Church, Cheltenham

Family ID F35 Group Sheet

Family Thorne Minnie May, b. 14 May 1869, d. 1964

Married Feb 1892 Chorlton

Notes

Surname First name(s) District Vol Page
Marriages Mar 1892
Thorne Minnie May Chorlton 8c 992
Townley Charles Henry Chorlton 8c 992

Children

>	1. Townley Charles Henry, b. 17 Nov 1892, 22 Juniper Street, Hulme , d. 1965
	2. Townley Robert Ralph (Bobby), b. Aug 1894, d. 27 Mar 1897
>	3. Townley Dr Herbert, b. 10 Mar 1898, Manchester

Family ID F29 Group Sheet

Event Map

Event

	Birth - 4 Jun 1868 - Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
	Married - Feb 1892 - Chorlton
	Died - 6 Apr 1944 - "Oakdene", Priors Park, Tewkesbury
	Buried - 11 Apr 1944 - Holy Trinity Church, Tewkesbury

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Photos		Taken August 20th 1930 On back "Taken August 20th 1930"~~Name on Gate reads "Olde Trafford"~~Couple in garden appear to be Charles Henry Townley (1868-1944) and Minnie May Townley~~From Minnie May Townley's Box
		Old Trafford, Priors Park, Tewkesbury, 1999 The house in the previous photograph is now known as Long Mynd. It is mainly unaltered as can be seen from this photograph.
		Wedding ?
		C H Townley & Family 1923 Assumed to be;~~Back row: C H Townley & Minnie May Townley~~Front row: H Townley, Winnifred Margaret Townley, C H Townley~~Caption on back reads Polwitsun(?) 1923
		Your affectionate Father 1916 Photo; possibly give to C H Townley before going to war.
		Charles Henry Townley

Notes	RESEARCH NOTES: Occupation: Printer Addresses 81 Welington Rd, Alexandra Park, Manchester (On letter to Minnie May Thorne) Assume lodgings when first in Manchester 22 Juniper Street, Hulme (Birth of CH Townley) 1892 1930 Olde Trafford, Abbots Road, Priors Park, Tewkesbury (Now Longmynd, 31 Abbots Road) Blackpool - 1944 "Oakdene", Margaret Street, Priors Park, Tewkesbury Letter to Minnie. Date Unknown Monday, 44 Church Street Dear Minnie, I did not write yesterday for when I got home I was tired, having walked about 24 Miles, & to-night, as I have a lot to say, I am afraid I shall not be able to finish this. I told Aunt the melancholy news on Friday, she did not and would not believe it, for she said you loved me more than ever when here last time. I was going to Chelt. on Sat., to deliver the sad message there, but rain fell heavily, & prevented me. In the evening I cleaned up, & I took a dress to Twyning, on the Strensham road, for Aunt, I brought back the money. I called at the Fleet & told Annie all; I am sure she is sorry for sending that letter, for the words she spoke were soothing to a troubled, wearied heart. I was going there for a walk on Sunday, by the road to take some meal, but before I left the postman came. Dear Min, I did not read all your letter, I could not bear the pain. Annie said she would write soon. When sauntering back I could not help dreaming of the pleasant past, but I dare not think of the overshadowed future. When I arrived home it was much later than I expected &, & not being able to get ready for church, I dressed, had an early dinner, & walked for Cheltenham. I walked fast, & having to go by road, (11½ miles to leck.) it was three o'clock before i got to the hospital. Mrs Cheshire heartily welcomed me, but she did not yet know my painful story. I have some good news to mention here. I saw Aunt but for about two minutes as she is managing day=nurse, evenabove trained nurses, for she was promoted a fortnight ago, when they had ? case in the Hospital, making now, altogether, 9. Aunt was very busy, so I had tea at the Lodge, she promising to see me soon after four. Six o'clock having past, I went again to the house, and at a quarter to seven she was able to see me for not more than 10 minutes. I told her all I could in a honest way. She said you were only trying me, but when I honestly explained all, she was sad, then she wished she would write, as she would speak to you & plead for me. I asked her to write, she promised to try. Mrs. Cheshire is a true honest friend of Aunts, & she, when leaving, bade me keep in a good spirit, & you, being a good thoughtful girl, all would end well. I left at 7 & called at Mr. Evans. Mrs. Evans away when you wrote, so Annie opened it, & kept it until her mother came back. One of them will write ere long. Tis now Tuesday dinner time, Min, & I hope to finish what I have to say. The E's enquired affectionately after you. Mr. E. wld have like to see you (he is a nice man, his round, plump, flesh coloured face made me think of your loving mother) Minnie, I can't help my mind wandering, & I thought then, I could not hold the tears back from my eyes when the words flashed across my memory, "Can my mother see me?" You can't forget those pleasant minutes in the hay=field. All sent their love & earnest wishes to you; Min, I endeavour to look bright, but Annie, I think, notice the sad countenance, & for fear they should ask more questions, I told them you did not like leaving & felt it much at parting. Mrs. E. used some pathetic words & said she hoped poor Min was happy. I could not help saying that you were now, it was when leaving you felt the hard blow. I stayed for three=parts of an hour, & then ran off to the station. I promised to go again in four or ive weeks time, & have tea with them I read your letter to Aunt yesterday diner=time, I can't explain how she took it, she won't believe it, she said she should write. Dear Min., I did not, was not able to finish your letter until just before I left Leckhampton. My tears now choke me, Min, but I must finish this. If you had not gone that journey to Guy's Cliffe, Minnie you wld still be mine. I have vexed you saying what I did, Minnie, forgive me, please forgive me. I ought to have known a friend of yours would be honest & honourable. Minnie, I do not intend this what I am saying now as a reproach, but as an appeal. You don't know me. Min, you have never known me. I am now what I always proposed I have not fallen off, but have endeavoured to improve, with only one object in view, your happiness & my comfort. Minnie, think again, I have never had any genuine illness, only that brought on by ? & troubles at home by my wretched father. Am I to suffer more for that? And, dear, dear Min, I have many, many things to be thankful, for you have led me in the narrow way, you have been my hope & guide through life, & you have careful? awe to fear & reverence my God. Minnie, dear Min, give me for ever your friendship, give me a sisters' love. I will write as a friend, I will ask nothing more until we meet. Min, could you be unhappy with such a love as mine? Your affectionate & faithful friend, Chas. I am sorry I did not send you a paper on Sat., I remember having one, but I must have lost it.

Sources
[S1] Sudden death of Mr. C. H. Townley, (The Tewkesbury Register and Gazette, Saturday April 15 1944).
Report of death of and burial of Charles Henry Townley