This will probably be the last Singleton post for 2008. And...also the last pictures and information that we have of the "grandparents" generation.
This bible is 110 years old according to the date inside the cover. Bible belonged to Emily Pithers, showing date of Christmas 1898, and name of giver I.E. Sory. Information about Emily Pithers according to the descendants of William Singleton that we have: "JOHN HENRY SINGLETON was born 06 Aug 1867 in Eaton, England, and died about 1948 in England. He married EMMA HARIETT PITHERS between Oct - Dec 1899, daughter of JAMES PITHERS and SOPHIA. She was born 01 Aug 1878 in Battersea, London, England, and died about 1968 in England." Problem with dates and names here. Info lists name as Emma born 1899. Bible lists name as Emily, alive in 1898.This picture shows a page inside a different bible. A notation inside "Evelyn Mary Olive from Mrs. Tom Heathcote, November 6th, 1904." Does anyone know who Mrs. Tom Heathcote was? Information about Evelyn Olive according to the descendants of William Singleton that we have: "GEORGE STANLEY SINGLETON was born 22 Feb 1905 in England, and died 09 Apr 1972 in England. He married EVELYN MARY OLIVE. She was born 04 Oct 1905 in England, and died 22 Feb 1990 in England." It seems this is off a year also if bible was given to her in 1904.
Uncle Bill (born 04 Jan 1903) Singleton on left, other person unknown
Picture caption is "Grandad, Grandma Craig, 1969, 66 Market Street." Tony labels it as "Uncle Harold" (Evelyn Mary's brother).
Grandma Emma Hariett Singleton (Emily) on left (other person unknown), Hill View Nursing Home, 1962??, very old place. Tony remembers that the washing machines were driven by a big steam engine. Not sure about the date. This would make Emma (Emily) 84 years old when this picture was taken.
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