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Mr. Lawrence Dewhurst
Mr. Dewhurst was Headmaster of Marley Hill Council School from 1885 -1913. He was highly respected in the area and was involved in all aspects of life in the community. Even in retirement people would consult him for advice. Mr. & Mrs. Dewhurst and their 7 children were the first occupants of the School House. On retirement they moved to a new house on Metal Bank (Sunniside Road) called 'San Souci' (translated - 'care free'). He was organist of St. Cuthbert's 1883-1920 and died in 1926. He is buried in the churchyard. Dewhurst Terrace in Sunniside is named after him.
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Does anyone have any knowledge of current ancestors to Lawrence Dewhurst as he was married to my Great Grandmothers sister, & his mother in law eg my great great grandmother died at San Souci according to her death certificate.
Posted by: Mike Simm at June 25, 2008 5:02 PM
Can you give me some more details? e.g. the name of his wife and his children or even whom they married.
I have quite a few Lawrence Dewhurst's around that time.
Posted by: David Freeman at July 30, 2010 11:47 AM