Elizabeth Wardman

Elizabeth Wardman 

Born: 21 February 1877, Wharfedale 

Father: William Wardman (b. 1828)

Mother: Susannah Wardman (b. 1841)

Brothers: William Wardman (b. 1871), John Wardman (b. 1873), Harry Wardman (b. 1881)

Sisters: Lily Wardman (b. 1866), Annie Wardman (b. 1869), Susannah Wardman (b. 1876), Sarah E Wardman (b. 1883)

In 1881 – 

She is at Gay Lane, Otley, Yorkshire. Her father is listed as ‘Grocer (Master)’. Elizabeth, her mother and siblings (Lily, Annie, William, John, Susannah and Harry) are unlisted. 

In 1891 – 

She is at 17 &19 Gay Lane, Otley, Yorkshire. Her father is listed as ‘Grocer’. Elizabeth, her mother and siblings (Annie, Harry and Sarah) are unlisted. Her brother, John, is listed as ‘Joiners Apprentice’. Her sister, Susannah, is listed as ‘Book Folder’. 

In 10/95 – 

PT at National School, Otley, Leeds. 

In 10/97 – 

Appointed to Leeds Board School. Salary £70. Assistant.

In 10/99 – 

Appointed to Aysgarth Church School.

In 1901 – 

She is at George & Dragon, Aysgarth as a Boarder. The head of the house is Christopher Thompson (b. 1837), a ‘Farmer and Butcher’. His wife, Martha E Thompson (b. 1839), daughter, Ciceley Thompson (b. 1864) and son, John Thompson (b. 1877), are unlisted. Elizabeth is listed as ‘Elementary School Teacher’. There is a servant, Nora Connars (b. 1882). 

In 1911 – 

She is a boarder at Mickley Ripon, Azerley, Yorkshire. The head of the house is George Atkinson (b. 1854). George and his wife, Annie Atkinson (b. 1852), do not have occupations listed. Elizabeth is listed as ‘Elementary Teacher’. 

In 1921 – 

She is at The School House, Clifton, Royston. Elizabeth is listed as ‘Elementary School Teacher’. There is a boarder, Florence Louisa Wisher (b. 1897), is listed as ‘District Nurse and Midwife’. 

In 1939 – 

She is at 34 Cross Green, Otley. Elizabeth is listed as ‘Teacher Retired on Disablement’. Her sister, Sarah, is listed as ‘Housekeeper’. 

d.         30 April 1957, Wharfedale 

WARDMAN Elizabeth of 34 Cross Green, Otley, Yorkshire, spinster, died 30 April 1957. Probate London 1 July to Hilda Almond-Symes, widow and Vera Almond-Symes, spinster. Effects £5,682, 15s, 3d.