Kate Charlton

Kate Charlton

Born: 24 June 1866, Spilsby 

Father: George Charlton (b. 1834)

Mother: Martha Charlton (b. 1846)

Brothers: Frank Charlton (b. 1870), Harry Charlton (b. 1871), George Charlton (b. 1876), John Edward Charlton (b. 1883)

Sisters: Ethel Mary Charlton (b. 1872), May Charlton (b. 1874) [LDTC 1897]

Marriage:        15 November 1913, Ladysmith, South Africa  

Husband:         Arthur Austin Wood 

In 1871 – 

She is at Skegness Road, Burgh le Marsh. Her father is listed as ‘Blacksmith’. Kate, her mother and brother, Frank, are unlisted. There is a servant, Salome Reed (b. 1856). There are two Blacksmith Apprentices: Thomas Skelton (b. 1852) and John T Butcher (b. 1855). 

In 1881 – 

She us at High Street, Burgh in the Marsh. Her father is listed as ‘Blacksmith’. Kate is listed as ‘School Teacher’. Her mother and siblings (Frank, Harry, May and George) are unlisted.

In 1891 – 

She is at Winstanley Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire as a visitor. William Belts (b. 1850) is listed as ‘Railway Signalman’. His wife, Mary Ann Belts (b. 1836), is unlisted. His daughter, Elizabeth Louisa Belts (b. 1874), is listed as ‘Dressmaker’. Kate and Elizabeth Northey (b, 1867) [LDTC 1887] are is listed as ‘Certificated Teachers’. Edith Ellen Northey (b. 1876) is listed as ‘Pupil Teacher’. 

In 1901 – 

She is at High Street, Burgh in the Marsh. Her father and brother, Harry, is listed as ‘Blacksmith’. Kate and May are listed as ‘Schoolmistress’. Her brother, John, is listed as ‘Post Office Clerk’. Her mother is unlisted. 

In 04/01 – 

Address is Training College, Swansea. 

In 04/08 – 

She is mentioned in Jane Martin’s letter from South Africa.

Nothing more definitive found.