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October 21, in St Peter's Church, by the Rev A.R. Fausset Bishop, Middleham, county Durham, assisted by the Rev Richard Rudd, brother of the bridegroom, the Rev Thomas Rudd, Donaghmore, county Tyrone, eldest son of Thomas Rudd, Esq., of Yorkville, Enniscorthy, to Fanny, youngest daughter of the late Stephen Parker, Esq., of this city.⁵

On the 21st inst., at St Peter's Church, Dublin, the Rev Thomas Rudd, of Donaghmore, county of Tyrone, to [sic] eldest son of Thomas Rudd, Esq., of Yorkville, Enniscorthy, to Fanny, youngest daughter of the late Stephen Parker, Esq., of that city.⁶

Births. July 19, at Cleenish Rectory, the wife of the Rev. Thomas Rudd, of a son.⁷

March 11th, at 55(?) Marlborough road, Dublin, after a brief illness, Frances, the beloved wife of the Rev. T. Rudd, M.A., late Rector of Killallon, Co. Meath.⁸

Probate of the Will of Frances Rudd late of 15 Marlborough Road Donnybrook County Dublin (Wife of the Reverend Thomas Rudd) who died 11 March 1908 granted at Dublin to Fanny S Rudd Spinster. Effects £17.⁹

PALMER Walter. Personal Estate £217 2s. Proved 4 January. The Will of Walter Palmer late of 274 Manchester-road Denton in the County of Lancaster Bookkeeper who died 7 January 1886 at 274 Manchester-road was proved at Manchester by Elizabeth Palmer of 274 Manchester-road Widow the Relict the sole Executrix.⁷

DEATH OF MRS HARDWICK.--Our obituary contains a notice of the death of Mrs Hardwick, the beloved wife of Police Superintendent Hardwick, on Friday evening, after only a day or two's illness, at the comparatively early age of 34 years. She leaves her husband and seven children to mourn her loss. Supt. Hardwick has been stationed here about two years, during which time he has gained the respect of all he has come in contact with. Very many are his sympathisers at this his time of trial.⁶

SUDDEN DEATH OF SUPERINTENDENT HARDWICK.--A gloom was cast over this town on Thursday week by a report that Superintendent Hardwick, of the Somerton Constabulary, had been found dead in his bed, which proved but too true. The day previous deceased was in his usual health, and was out with his horse and trap. It appears, from the statement of his eldest son, who slept with him, that he heard his father breathing heavily. He at once called the housekeeper, and went for the doctor, who was soon in attendance, but his services were of no avail, as he had breathed his last. Deceased was 44 years of age, and had been stationed at Somerton about six years, during which time he lost his wife (about three years ago). He leaves a family of seven children to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Monday, the Rev W H Strong officiating, and was attended by, among others, in addition to the relatives, the following, as a last mark of respect, viz.:--FW Pinney, Esq, JP, Captain Butt, JP, Dr Valentine, Messrs Head, Hewitt, Davis, Pearce, Watts (2), and Superintendent Giles, and the constables of the division, who bore him to the grave. Deceased was highly respected and beloved by all his men, and much esteemed by the magistrates of the division. He was also greatly liked by the inhabitants.⁸

HARDWICK John. Personal Estate £180 6s. The Will of John Hardwick late of Somerton in the County of Somerset Superintendent of Police who died 9 February 1882 at Somerton was proved at Taunton by Thomas Hardwick of Bedminster in the said County Registrar of Births and Deaths the Brother the Executor according to the Tenor.⁹

BRADBEER John of Pike's-farm Sherford Wilton Somersetshire farmer died 29 October 1899. Probate Taunton 11 December to Emma Bradbeer widow. Effects £575 5s 8d.⁹

PENNY Helen Emma of 6 Mountfields Road Taunton spinster died 23 February 1960 at The Trinity Hospital Taunton. Probate Winchester 2 March to Sidney Robert Charles Spratt solicitors managing clerk. Effects £533 72 2d.¹²

PENNY Walter of Lynlee Cross-in-Hand Sussex died 23 June 1944. Administration Lewes 26 August to Frances Jessie Penny widow. Effects £436 3s 2d.¹⁰

The following Candidates have been certified by the Civil Service Commissioners as qualified for the appointments set against their respective names: [includes] Prisons Department, England: Assistant Matron, Laura Mary Penny.⁶

The funeral took place on Saturday at Brecon Cemetery of Miss Laura Mary Penny, 1, Watergate, Brecon (whose death was recorded with regret in our last issue).
The Rev T E Griffiths officiated.
The principal mourners were Mr Penny (brother), Mrs Batten, Miss Nellie Penny (sister), Mr and Mrs Charles Batten (nephew and niece), Mrs Rhys Jones, Mrs Evan Jones, Mrs Ashcroft, Mrs Williams, Danycefn, Mr and Mrs W J Quarrell, Mrs Quarrell, Mr Dan Davies, Mr Webster, Mr C W Pugh and Mrs Williams (Danygaer).

Beautiful floral tributes were sent as follow :--
"In fond memory of a good neighbour and friend," from Mr and Mrs Poulston; "In affectionate remembrance," Mr and Mrs W Joyce; "In loving memory of our dear friend," from Mrs Price and Daisy; "Sweet thoughts of one I loved," from Jean; "With deepest sympathy in rememberance ever," Mr and Mrs Rhys Jones; "With sincere sympathy," from Mrs Evans and family, Honielia; "In loving memory," from Mrs Jones and Doris, The Gwalia; "In ever loving memory of dear Miss Penny," from Miss Probert; "In sweet memories," Ira, Monty, Gordon, Primrose; "In loving memory of a dear friend," Mr A A E Kettle; "In loving memory," from Mr and Mrs Percy Winston; "In loving memory of a dear friend," from Mrs Ashcroft; "With deepest sympathy," from Mr and Mrs Jones, Ship Street, hairdresser; "In remembrance," from an old friend, M W; "In loving memory," from All at Weston, Charlie, Ethel and Eric; "In ever loving memory," from her sisters Louisa, Helen and Kit; "In loving memory of a dear sister," Bessie; From Miss Feltham, sister, Niece Mable, Nieces, Canada; "In loving memory," from [her sister] Emmy, Jack, Joyce and Wilfred, Taunton; "With love," from Lily and Charlie, Cardiff; "With love," from Billie, Gladys and Laurie, Kingston, Taunton; "In loving memory of a dear friend," from All at 17, Ship Street; "With deepest sympathy," from Mrs Webster, Mrs Croley, Mrs Griffiths, and Mrs Hope-Evans, Ship Street; "In loving memory of a very dear friend," Mr A Evan Jones; "Fondest memories of a very happy friendship," Mrs Williams, Mag and Billie; "In loving memory," from Mr and Mrs Williams, Danycefn; "Affectionate memories of a kind friend and neighbour," Mr and Mrs Dan Davies; "With deepest sympathy," from Mrs L Jones, 16, Bridge Street; "In loving memory of dear Miss Penny," from A Price (Watergate); "With sincere sympathy," from Miss Hughes, Mabel and Arthur, Aberdare; "In deepest sympathy," from Mr and Mrs Evans, 15, Ship Street.
Mrs Batten wishes to thank all friends for their great kindness and sympathy in their recent bereavement; also Dr Lees and Nurse Hopkins and the Staff at Breconshire War Memorial Hospital.¹²

PENNY Laura Mary of 1 Watergate Brecon Breconshire spinster died 27 August 1946. Probate Oxford 15 October to [her sister] Louisa Batten widow. Effects £3152 4s 7d.¹³

PENNY Ernest Humphries of 12 Marlborough-road South Croydon Surrey died 18 November 1942 at Guys Hospital Farnborough Kent. Administration Llandudno 17 September to Emily Edith Penny widow. Effects £700 6s 11d.

120 under cultivation
107 in crops in 1851
12 in pasture
1 acre orchard or garden, 80 wild
40 acres wheat yielding 700 bushels
8 acres peas
14 acres oats
30 acres fallow, now in wheat
15 acres meadow
45 yards fulled cloth produced
7 bulls, oxen or steer
4 milch cows
3 calves
7 horses
30 sheep
13 pigs
700 barrels beef
2000 barrels pork.⁵