Mabel Topham

Mabel Topham 

Born: 17 February 1893, Prestwich 

Father: John Henry Topham (b. 1858)

Mother: Jane Topham (b. 1858)

Brothers: Leonard West Topham (b. 1885)

Sisters: Gertrude Topham (b. 1890)

In 1901 – 

She is at 500 Wardley Lane, Worsley. Her father is listed as ‘Chartered Patent Agent’. Her mother is listed as ‘School Mistress’. Her brother, Leonard, is listed as ‘Pupil Teacher’. Mabel and her sister, Gertrude, are unlisted. 

In 1911 – 

She is at 634 Wardley Lane, Swinton, Worsley. Her mother is listed as widow and ‘Head Teacher Elementary School’. Her brother, Leonard, is listed as ‘Tutor’. Her sister, Gertrude, is listed as ‘Elementary Teacher Assistant’. Mabel is listed as ‘School Teacher (Secondary)’.

In 10/12 – 

PT at Duke Street Girls', Manchester.

Prelim. Cert. Exam. 1911, Distinction in Mathematics, Matric. (Victoria) Class II.

In 10/14 – 

Appointed to Gedling School, near Nottingham.

In 1921 – 

She is at 634 Wardley Lane, Swinton, Worsley. Her mother is listed as widow and ‘Head Teacher Elementary School’. Mabel and her sister, Gertrude, is listed as ‘Teacher Assistant’.

In 1939 – 

She is at School Cottage, Hinton. Mabel is listed as ‘Head Teacher of Hinton Admiral School’. 

d.         28 May 1961, Christchurch 

TOPHAM, Mabel of Dairy Cottage, Ibsley, Ringwood, Hampshire spinster died 28 May 1961. Probate London 31 July to Edith Horne, spinster. Effects £5239, 3s, 9d.