Anna Gossling

Anna Louise (o/w Louisa) Gossling 

Born: 7 December 1873, Haslingden 

Father: Benjamin Thomas Gossling (b. 1845)

Mother: Mary Harriet Gossling (b. 1843) 

Brothers: Benjamin Gossling (b. 1872)

Sisters: Mary Elizabeth Gossling (b. 1871) [LDTC 1891]

In 1881 – 

She is at 22 Hollins Lane, Accrington. Her father is listed as widower and ‘Certificated Teacher’. Anna and her siblings (Mary and Benjamin) are unlisted. Her aunt, Elizabeth Gossling (b. 1839), is listed as ‘Housekeeper’. There is a boarder, Emma A Taylor (b. 1853), listed as ‘Certificated Teacher’. 

In 1891 –

She is at Hollins Lane, Accrington. Her father is listed as widower and ‘National Schoolmaster’. Her brother, Benjamin, is listed as ‘Machine Fitter’. Anna is listed as ‘Pupil Teacher’. Her aunt, Elizabeth Gossling (b. 1839), is listed as ‘Housekeeper’. 

In 04/96 –

Appointed to Parish School, Great Yarmouth. Salary £80. Assistant.

In 1901 –

She is at 16 Carlisle Place, Bradford as a boarder. Jane E Smith (b. 1833) is listed as widow and ‘Living on Own Means’. Emily Smith (b. 1868) is listed as ‘Dressmaker’. Walter Smith (b. 1875) is listed as ‘Drapers Assistant’. Anna is listed as ‘Schoolmistress’. 

In 04/03 – 

Address is 16 Carlisle Place, Manningham, Bradford.

In 10/06 –

Appointed to St. Peter and St. Paul's Infants', Rishton. Head.

In 1921 – 

She is at 92, Hermitage Street, Rishton, Lancashire. Anna is listed as ‘Head Teacher Elementary School’. 

In 1939 – 

She is at 38 Lyndhurst Avenue, Blackpool. Anna is listed as ‘Teacher Retired’. 

d.         26 January 1945, Blackpool 

GOSSLING, Anna Louise of 38 Lyndhurst Avenue, Blackpool spinster died 26 January 1945. Probate March to Mary Elizabeth Wolstenholme, widow. Effects £4,133, 6s, 1d.