Bertha Pearce

Bertha Sara Pearce 

Born: 6 November 1893, Newark

Father: James S Pearce (b. 1858)

Mother: Annie Pearce (b. 1863)

Brothers: Bernard Pearce (b. 1891)

Sisters: Margaret Pearce (b. 1900)

In 1901 – 

She is at Carlton Le Moorland, Lincolnshire. Her father is listed as ‘Elementary Schoolmaster’. Her mother is listed as ‘Assistant Schoolmistress’. Bertha and her siblings (Bernard and Margaret) are unlisted. There is a servant, Justina Sibcy (b. 1882). There is a visitor, Sarah M Temperton (b. 1866), listed as ‘Elementary Schoolmistress’.  

In 1911 – 

She is at 60 Sincil Bank, Lincoln as a boarder. Isabella Beet (b. 1848) is an unlisted widow. Caroline Beet (b. 1883) is listed as ‘Shoekeeper Ladies Outfitting’. Bertha is listed as boarder and ‘Pupil teacher’. 

In 10/12 – 

PT at Bracebridge Girls' School, nr. Lincoln.

Oxford Senior Local Exam. 1911.

In 10/14 – 

Appointed to St. Botolph's Girls, Lincoln.

In 1921 – 

She is at 8 Carlton Terrace, Hastings as a boarder. Her sister, Kate Edwards (b. 1873) and Arthur Edwards (b. 1880) are unlisted. Bertha is listed as ‘Elementary School Teacher’.

In 1939 – 

She is at 35 Fairlight Avenue, Hastings. Bertha is listed as ‘Teacher at Central School’. 

d.         25 November 1971, Hastings 

PEARCE, Bertha Sara of 1 Clyde Road, St. Leonard’s-on-Sea died 25 November 1971. Probate Brighton 29 August £11,358.