Joseph & Eliza Eggleton

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Joseph Eggleton born 1832 in Ilmer was the son of John & Ellen Eggleton.

Eliza Essex was the daughter of Elisha & Hannah Essex nee Ayres.

Joseph and Eliza married in ?

Joseph and Eliza had 6 children as follows :-

Ann Eggleton born 1852 at Stoke Mandeville

Sarah Eggleton born 1853 at Great Hampden, married Leonard Pauling, 1857-1916.  Emigrated to Auckland, Australia.

John Eggleton born 1857 at Monks Risborough, married Mary Jane Pauling 1859-?

Frances Eggleton born 1860 at Monks Risborough

Ruth Eggleton born 1862 at Monks Risborough

Owen Eggleton born 1866 at Princes Risborough married Rosetta Lipscombe in ? click Owen & Rosetta Eggleton for their life story.

1851 CENSUS. Joseph Eggleton 28, farmer of 28 acres, employing 1 man at Great Hampden

1861 Census at Culverton Farm

1871 Census at Culverton Farm. Joseph Eggleton 38 farmer of 700 acres employing 17 men, 8 boys, Eliza Eggleton 39, Annie 19, Sarah 17, John 14, Ruth 9 Owen 5

1881 Census ar Culverton Farm. Joseph 48 farmer of 635 acres employing 15 men, 8 boys, Eliza Eggleton 49, John 24, Frances 20, Ruth 19, Owen 15, Reta Agnes Pauling 3 granddaughter born Monks Risborough.

1891 Census at Culverton Farm. Joseph Eggleton 58, Eliza Eggleton 59, John 34, Wilfred 13, Gertrude Pauling 12 granddaughter

1901 Census at Culverton Farm. Eliza Eggleton 69

DEATH OF JOSEPH & PROBATE. Joseph Eggleton of Culverton died 14^th August 1897.   Executor Eliza Eggleton, widow.  £2882 – 1 – 2d

DEATH OF ELIZA.   1905. From the Bucks Advertizer. A Tribute to Eliza Eggleton. Still another old inhabitant of this neighbourhood has joined the majority we refer to the demise of Mrs. Eliza Eggleton, widow of the late Mr. Joseph Eggleton, of Culverton Farm, who passed away on Thursday evening, July 20th. Mrs. Eggleton was predeceased by her husband about eight years. The deceased has been confined to her bedroom for the past seven months, and her suffering at times have been very great, but she bore them with such Christian fortitude and patience throughout. She has resided at Culverton Farm for over thirty years. For many years she was a member at Askett Baptist Chapel, and a most regular attendant at the services. She was beloved by a wide circle of friends, and was known for her real sympathy with all Christian work). The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Monday at the Baptist Chapel, Princes Risborough, the officiating: minster beige the Rev. F. J. Benskin.

The following were the chief mourners:– Mr John Eggleton, Mr. Owen Eggleton (sons), Mrs. T. East, Mr. G. East, Mrs. Grange (daughters), Mrs. S. Groom (sister). Mr. O. Groom (nephews), Mr. G. East, jun., Miss Mabel East, Mr. R. East, Miss R. East, Masters George and Joseph Eggleton (grandchildren), Mr. Timothy East, Mr. Grange, Mr George East (sons-in-law), Mr. George Eggleton, Mr. George Eggleton (Wardrobes), Mr. Thomas East (Culverton Mill), Mr Jno. East (Manor Farm), Mrs. Pearce (Hillendon); also Mr. Benskin, Miss Jo Philps, Dr. F. S. Watson. Mrs Baker, Miss J. Crockett (Askett0, Miss E. Orchard, and others. The coffin was borne to the Chapel by six of the employees on the farm. Mr. Benskin delivered a feeling address during the service, and said he knew the deceased thirty years ago, and had spent many a happy hour with her. Although he was not a member of the Risborough Baptist Church she always did what she could to help on the Cause in any way. Mr George Lacey, builder, carried out the funeral arrangement. In a satisfactory manner. The coffin was made of polished oak, with brass fittings, and upon the breastplate was inscribed “Eliza Eggleton, died July 20th. 1905, aged 74 years"

Tribute to Eliza Eggleton 1905 Bucks ?