Gladys Smethurst

Gladys May Smethurst 

Born: 2 January 1891, Oldham  

Father: James Smethurst (b. 1857)

Mother: Kate H Smethurst (b. 1863)

Brothers: Charles E Smethurst (b. 1897)        

Sisters: Edith Hilda Smethurst (b. 1883), Annie Smethurst (b. 1890)

In 1891 – 

She is at Burnley Lane, Oldham. Her father is listed as ‘Schoolmaster’. Gladys, her mother and siblings (Edith and Annie) are unlisted. Her aunt, Martha Emily Taylor (b. 1854), is unlisted.

In 1901 – 

She is at 46 Werneth Hall Road, Oldham. Her father is listed as ‘Schoolmaster’. Her sister, Edith, is listed as ‘Pupil Teacher’. Gladys, her mother and siblings (Annie and Charles) are unlisted.

In 10/10 – 

PT at St. Peter's Church School, Oldham.

Qualification: P.C. 1910.

In 1911 – 

She is at LDTC as a Student.

In 10/12 – 

Appointed to Northmoor Church School, Oldham. £70.

In 1921 – 

She is at 48 Werneth Hall Road, Oldham. Her mother is listed. Gladys and her sister, Annie, are listed as ‘Teacher Elementary’.

In 1939 – 

She is at 95 Wellington Road, Oldham. Gladys and her sister, Annie, are listed as ‘Elementary School Teacher’. 

d.         8 November 1972, Oldham 

SMETHURST, Gladys May of 95 Wellington Road, Oldham died 8 November 1972. Probate Manchester 19 February £7617.