Bertha Foster

Bertha Foster

Born: 11 February 1896, Hull

Father: Harry Foster (b. 1863)

Mother: Rose Foster (b. 1862) 

Sisters: Lily Foster (b. 1891), Julia Foster (b. 1895), Matilda Foster (b. 1899)

Marriage:        1922, Sculcoates 

Husband          Robert Bennett 

                        b. 22 August 1895

                        Officer Customs and Excise 

In 1901 – 

She is at 125 Craven Street, Hull. Her father is listed as ‘Butcher’. Bertha, her mother and sisters (Lily, Julia and Matilda) are unlisted.

In 1911 –

She is at 9 Westminster Avenue, Sculcoates. Her father is listed as ‘Butcher Journeyman’. Her half-brother, Fred Myer (b. 1881), is listed as ‘Teacher Assistant’. Bertha, her mother and sisters (Julia and Matilda) are unlisted.

In 10/14 –

PT at Southcoate Lane Council, Hull.

Prelim. Cert. 1913, Distinction in Science, Oxford Senior 1st Class Honours 1913.

In 10/16 – 

Appointed to Estcourt Street Senior, Hull.

In 1921 – 

She is at 9 Westminster Avenue, Hull. Her sister, Matilda, is listed as ‘Clerk’. Bertha is listed as ‘Elementary School Teacher’. 

In 1939 – 

She is at 13 Davenport Avenue, Haltemprice. Her husband is listed as ‘Officer Customs and Excise’. Bertha is unlisted. There is a closed record.

d.         10 October 1990, Beverley 

BENNETT, Bertha of Flat D Southfield House, Greenway Hessle, North Humber died 10 October 1990. Probate Newcastle-upon-Tyne 23 November £115,207