Caroline Sophia Louisa Gritton1

#2927, (1846 - 1914)
FatherFermor Bonnycastle Gritton1,2 (1820 - 1885)
MotherCaroline Ann Budd1,2 (1819 - 1882)
RelationshipGreat-granddaughter of John Bonnycastle
Pedigree

Life Events

BaptismCaroline Sophia Louisa Gritton was baptized on 30 Aug 1846 in Saint Marys, Portsea, Hampshire.1 
(with Parents) 1851 CensusCaroline S Gritton appeared on the 1851 Census of Brompton, Gillingham parish, Kent with her parents. She was 4 years old and born in Kingston, Hants.3 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusCaroline Sophi Louise Gritton appeared on the 1871 Census of Langley Burrell, Wiltshire with her parents. She was 24, single, and born in Portsmouth, Hants.4 
(with Parents) 1881 CensusCaroline S Gritton appeared on the 1881 Census of Holt, Wiltshire with her parents. She was 34, single, and born in Portsmouth.2 
(Admon) ProbateShe of Holt, spinster and one of the universal legatees substituted was granted administration of her father Fermor Bonnycastle Gritton's estate on 20 Feb 1885.5 
1891 CensusSisters Caroline S and Elizabeth A Gritten [sic] appeared on the 1891 Census of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, at No 2 Carlton Villas, Wingfield Road, enumerated 5 Apr 1891. Caroline was 44, single, Taking Boarders, and was born in Southsea, Hants. Elizabeth was single, 34, and born in Deal, Kent. With them was their aunt Frances J Budd (65, living on her own means, born in Winterbourne Bassitt, Wilts).6 
(Admon) ProbateCaroline Sophia Louisa Gritton, spinster, was granted administration of her sister Charlotte Mary Gritton's estate on 30 Nov 1892.7 
1901 CensusSisters Elizabeth A and Caroline S Gritton appeared on the 1901 Census of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, at Skurrayfield, Wingfield Road, enumerated 31 Mar 1901. Elizabeth was 44, single, and born in Deal, Kent. Caroline was 54, single, and born in Southsea, Hants. Their cousin [and Elizabeth's future husband] William Hopewell Budd was living with them.8 
DeathCaroline died on 22 Nov 1914.9
 
ProbateHer estate was proved on 28 Dec 1914. Entry from the calendar:

Gritton Caroline Sophia Louisa of White Lodge Knole-road Bournemouth spinster died 22 November 1914 Probate London 28 December to Henry Gritton late lieutenant-colonel R.M.L.I. Effects £440 37 1d.9
 
Last Edited26 Aug 2010

Citations

  1. Website International Genealogical Index, parish register extraction (www.familysearch.org).
  2. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2049 folio 51.
  3. England & Wales 1851 Census. HO107/1611 folio 609.
  4. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/1899 folio 94.
  5. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Fermor Bonnycastle Gritton, 1885.
  6. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1604 folio 28.
  7. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Charlotte Mary Gritton, 1892.
  8. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/1933 folio 65.
  9. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Caroline Sophia Louisa Gritton, 1914.