Elizabeth Polwarth

Elizabeth Polwarth 

Born: 17 September 1882, Tynemouth 

Father: William Polwarth (b. 1850) – on 1911 Census ‘Timbering in Coal Mine’. 

Mother: Elizabeth Polwarth (b. 1849)

Brothers: Robert Polwarth (b. 1880), Joseph Tiplady Polwarth (b. 1886)

Sisters: Ann Polwarth (b. 1874), Margaret Jane (o/e Jean) Speek Polwarth (b. 1889) [LDTC 1911]

Marriage:        1918, Newcastle upon Tyne 

Husband:         Thomas J Benson 

                        b. 1879

                        Foreman Cabinet Maker 

In 1901 – 

She is at 40 East View Avenue, Cramlington, Northumberland. Her mother and siblings (Ann and Margaret) are unlisted. Her brother, Robert, is listed as ‘Coal Miner Hewer’. Her brother, Joseph, is listed as ‘Apprentice to Blacksmith’. Elizabeth is listed as ‘Pupil Teacher’. 

In 10/03 – 

PT at Shankhouse British, Cramlington

In 10/05 – 

Appointed to Newcastle Council. £75.

In 10/06 – 

Address is 13 Hastings Street, Cramlington, Newcastle.

In 04/08 – 

Address is 55 Anne Street, Benwell, Newcastle-on-Tyne. 

In 1921 – 

She is at 7 Howe Street, Middlesborough. Her husband is listed as ‘Foreman Cabinet Maker’. Elizabeth is unlisted.

In 1939 – 

She is at Holly House, Station Hill, Millom. Hellen Patterson (b. 1871) and Elizabeth R Gowan (b. 1898) are unlisted. Joseph Gowan (b. 1892) is listed as ‘Feeder Heavy Worker’. Elizabeth Woldson (b. 1910) is listed as ‘Private Secretary Retired’. Elizabeth is listed as married and ‘Elementary School Teacher’. 

Nothing more definitive found.