1.FlorenceLottie RoseSheward, born 21 August 1904 in Newport, South Wales.; died 31 January 1994 in Newport, South Wales. (aged 89). She was the daughter of 2. HaroldEdwinSheward and 3. FlorenceSelina MaryPitt. She married (1) HaroldAlbertBurge 2 November 1924 in Newport, South Wales.. He was born 8 February 1897 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, South Wales., and died 5 August 1958 in Newport, South Wales. (aged 61). He was the son of Francis James Burge and Emma Maria Clarke.
Notes for Florence Lottie Rose Sheward:
Florence also known as Lottie, was born at 21 Riverside, Newport. She also lived at Honeysuckle Cottage, Christchurch Hill and Cot Farm, Newport. At the farm she helped her parents with various chores. One chore being delivering the milk with the horse and cart. The horse was named Polly. Lottie's next home was at number 7 Langstone Cottage, Christchurch. On some postcards addressed to Langstone Cottage the address is that of 'The Shop', Langstone. The cottage had the forge attached and a front room shop which Lottie ran. Lottie and her husband Harold remained at Langstone Cottage after her mother moved to Barry with her new husband, Tom Griffiths. Lottie, Harold and their daughter Peggie moved to number 1 Bishpool Terrace, (now 616 Chepstow Road) circa 1929. Lottie's sons Francis and Roger were born there. She kept chickens which she took with her, when she moved to a bungalow at Christchurch called 'Kula' in February 1953. ('Kula' means castle in Turkish). After buying some adjoining land Lottie had another bungalow built also naming that 'Kula' which she moved to in July 1966. Lottie then sold approximately one third of her land including the first 'Kula'. The original 'Kula' was renamed 'Hilltop' by its new occupants, Mr & Mrs Van Gass. The first 'Kula' had approximately three quarters of an acre of land. One third was an apple and plum orchard, one third was house and garden and the other third was cultivated. They grew produce such as tomatoes, runner beans, rhubarb, cabbage and lettuce, which they sold, together with the orchard produce, by advertising on an asbestos board, written on with chalk, hanging in the hedge by the front gate. Their chickens lived in old bus shells which were kept in the orchard. Lottie's last home was at Eastfield Road, Caerleon. She moved there in the January of 1990. Her son Roger lived across the road. Lottie and her family would holiday most years, enjoying places such as, St. Ives, Llangranog and Porthcawl. Lottie died at St. Woolos Hospital, Newport. She is buried with her husband, Harold at Christchurch Cemetery.
Notes for Harold Albert Burge:
Harold was born at 31 Pentrebane Street, Lowergrange, Cardiff. His mother gave him a bible before he went off to war. (To Dear Harold, From Mother in the year 1914 with fondest love.)
In 1899 Harold was living with his family at 194 Clive Street, Grangetown.
Harold drove lorries for Robert & Sons Haulage Contractors. That is how he met his wife Lottie because he used to deliver to her shop at Langstone Cottages. After marrying he moved in with Lottie at Langstone Cottages and his marriage certificate of 1924 gives his occupation as a motor omnibus driver for the borough council. He worked his way up to the position of chief inspector on the buses.
He died in St Woolos Hospital aged 61.
Harold had an Uncle named Albert E. Mullett (Uncle Bert and Aunty Flo) who lived at 112 Horncastle Road, London.
Another Uncle, (Uncle Bert and Aunty Bess Merrick) who lived at Stapleton Road (Roger's info) or Robertson Road (Peg's info) Bristol.
Marriage Notes for Florence Sheward and Harold Burge:
A NEWSPAPER ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE WEDDING READ AS FOLLOWED
A pretty wedding took place on Sunday at East Usk Road Baptist Church, Newport. The contracting parties were Mr Harold Albert Burge and Miss Lottie Sheward, of Langstone. The bride was attired in a grey coat and frock, with grey hat to match, and carried a bouquet of beautiful flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Alice Sheward, sister of the bride, and Miss Elsie Burge, sister of the bridegroom of Pontypool. They wore frocks of cinnamon brown and carried bouquets of chrysanthemums to match. Mr J. Naish, uncle to the bride, gave her away, while Mr Griffiths, of Barry, acted as best man. There was a large number of relatives and friends present in the chapel, including Mrs Florence Sheward, mother of the bride, Howard Sheward, Mrs Tom Pitt, grandmother, Miss Alice Pitt Mrs Hughes, aunts, Mrs Naish (of Bristol) , and a contingency of motor men. After the ceremony the party partook of breakfast at the home of the bride's mother, The Forge, Langstone. In the afternoon the newly- married couple left for London, where their honeymoon is being spent.
Harold's marriage certificate details are:-
Age -- 26.
Condition -- Bachelor.
Profession -- Motor Omnibus Driver for the Borough Council.
Residence -- 7 Llangstone Cottages, Christchurch.
Father's Name -- Francis James Burge (deceased).
Father's Profession -- Chemical Works Manager.
Lottie's marriage certificate details are :-
Age -- 20.
Condition -- Spinster.
Residence -- 7 Llangstone Cottages, Christchurch.
Father's Name -- Harold Edwin Sheward (deceased).
Father's Profession -- Master Shoeing Smith.
The marriage was by certificate and was performed by Minister Augustus Purnell . The Registrar was Tom W. Wring.
The witnesses were Joseph Naish (Great-Uncle), E.T. Griffiths (Lottie's stepfather), A. Sheward (Lottie's sister) and E. Burge (Harold's sister).
