Frances Topham

Frances Alice Topham 

Born: 23 February 1891, Sheffield 

Father: John Topham (b. 1869)

Mother: Ada Topham (b. 1871)

Sisters: Nellie Topham (b. 1893)

Marriage:        24 July 1915, Sheffield

Husband:         Arthur Hughes Day

                        b. 14 February 1890

                        Linotype Operator 

In 1891 – 

She is at Botham Street, Sheffield. Her grandfather, Joseph Topham (b. 1846), is listed as ‘Labourer’. Her father is listed as ‘Iron Moulder’. Frances, her mother, her sister, Nellie, her uncles, Joseph Topham (b. 1882) and George Topham (b. 1888), and her grandmother, Mary Topham (b. 1848), are unlisted.

In 1901 – 

She is at 20 Botham Street, Sheffield. Her grandfather, Joseph Topham (b. 1846), is listed as ‘Labourer in Iron Works’. Her father is listed as ‘Iron Moulder’. Her uncle, Joseph Topham (b. 1882), is listed as ‘Apprentice to Boiler Maker’. Her uncle, George Topham (b. 1888), is listed as ‘Office Boy’. Frances, her mother, her sister, Nellie, and her grandmother, Mary Topham (b. 1848), are unlisted.

In 10/09 – 

PT at Carbrook Council Girls', Sheffield.

Qualification: Dist. In Science. 

In 1911 – 

She is at LDTC as a Student.

In 10/11 – 

Appointed to Tinsley Park Rd. Co. Junior, Sheffield. £75.

In 1921 – 

She is at 347 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield. Her father is listed as ‘Linotype Operator’. Frances is listed as ‘Assistant Schoolmistress’. 

In 1939 – 

She is at 13 Daffodil Road, Sheffield. Her father is listed as ‘Linotype Operator’. Frances is unlisted.

d.         1975, Scarborough