Gertrude Brunton

Gertrude Brunton 

Born: 1875, Chester 

Father: John Brunton (b. 1833)

Mother: Catherine Brunton (b. 1832)

Brothers: Henry Brunton (b. 1865), Hank Brunton (b. 1870), Arthur Brunton (b. 1871)

Sisters: Louisa Brunton (b. 1863), Beatrice Brunton (b. 1868)

In 1881 – 

She is at Stone Villa, 1 Hamilton Street, Hoole. Her father is listed as ‘Domestic Gardener’. Her sister, Louisa, is listed as ‘Dressmakers Apprentice’. Her brother, Henry, is listed as ‘Grocers Apprentice’. Gertrude, her mother, her grandmother, Margaret Delves (b. 1802), and her siblings (Beatrice, Hank and Arthur). There are two unlisted boarders, Elizabeth Biffer (b. 1806) and Marion Greenway (b. 1811). Henry Price (b. 1852) and George Price (b. 1857) are listed as boarders and ‘Railway Clerk’.

In 04/95 – 

PT at National Girl's School, Chester.

In 10/96 – 

Appointed to Shabbington Church School, Thame, Oxon. Salary £70. Assistant.

In 10/98 – 

Appointed to S. Barnabas School, Oxford.

In 1901 – 

She is at Astley Roas, Hemel Hempstead. Gertrude is listed as ‘Headteacher Elementary School’. 

In 10/03 – 

Address is Astley Road, Cotterills, Hemel Hempstead. 

In 1911 – 

She is at 25 The Parade, Marlborough. Gertrude is listed as ‘Head Teacher Elementary’. 

d.         30 September 1932, Marlborough  

BRUNTON, Gertrude of 8 Lainey’s Close, Marlborough, Wiltshire, spinster died 30 September 1932 at Savernake Hospital, Marlborough. Probate Winchester 25 November to Henry Burton, commercial traveller. Effects £957, 1s, 2d.