Phyllis Beechy

Phyllis Mary Beechey 

Born: 14 February 1899, Gainsborough 

Father: Walter Beechey (b. 1866)

Mother: Kate Beechey (b. 1866)

Brothers: Herbert Longmire Beechey (b. 1896)

Sisters: Jessie Beechey (b. 1901) 

Marriage:        1929, West Ham

Husband:         Cecil Francis Ivanson Batt 

                        b. 29 May 1902

                        Institution Engineer 

                        d. 15 June 1942, HMS Fortune

In 1901 – 

She is at 13 Market Street, Gainsborough. Her father is listed as ‘Gentleman’s Outfitter’. Phyllis, her mother and siblings, Herbert and Jessie, are unlisted. There are two servants, Edith Baker (b. 1866) and Florence Burton (b. 1886).

In 1911 –  

She is at 47 Lord Street, Gainsborough. Her father is listed as ‘Tailor and Outfitter’. Phyllis, her mother and siblings, Herbert and Jessie, are unlisted. There is a servant, Annie Clapham (b. 1886). 

In 10/17 – 

At All Saints C. of E. Senior.

Qualification: Camb. Senior 1916.

In 05/20 –

Appointed to Scotholme Council Boys, Notts.

In 1921 – 

She is at 47 Lord Street, Gainsborough. Her father is listed as ‘Tailor and Outfitter’. Phyllis is listed as ‘Teacher (Assistant)’. Her mother is unlisted. Her sister, Jessie, is listed as ‘Assisting Father in Business’. 

In 1939 – 

She is at John Coupland Hospital, Gainsborough as a patient. 

d.         30 November 1959, Scunthorpe