1. SUSANNAH3 AVERY (JOHN2, HENRY1) was born 21 December 1850 in Burmash, New Romney, Kent (Source: Certificate.), and died 09 April 1927 in 43 Petteril Street, Carlisle, Cumberland (Source: Certificate.). She married CAPT WILLIAM PALMER THORNE 16 January 1886 in Parish Church of St Paul, Dublin (Source: Certificate.), son of GEORGE THORNE and SUSAN PALMER. He was born 02 November 1856 in East Stoke, Yeovil, Somerset (Source: Certificate.), and died 08 December 1937 in 43 Petteril Street, Carlisle, Cumberland (Source: Certificate.).
Notes for SUSANNAH AVERY:
Information from Jenny Burrell (Australia)
An English Army Nurse. Susnnah was 5 years older than Georgina (?1852). 'Granny Susannah' had arthritis/rheumatism. She had a pony and trap. She sent Christmas hampers, honey, turkey presents too. Mabel remembered a card that said 'to three little girls with Granny's love'. She died before William.
More About SUSANNAH AVERY:
Burial: 12 April 1927, Carlisle Cemetary - Ward 9 Section L No 336
Cause of Death: Arterio Scerosis, Cerebral Heamorrhage (Source: Certificate.)
Census: 1881, Folkestone, Kent - Servant
occupation: 1886, Domestic Servant
Registered (Birth): 13 January 1851, New Romney, Kent
Registered (Death): 11 April 1927, Carlisle, Cumberland
Residence: 1927, 43 Petteril Street, Carlisle
Notes for CAPT WILLIAM PALMER THORNE:
Information from Border Regiment Museum
Born 1855 or 1857, Died 1937 Buried in Carlisle Cemetery (Dalston Road)
Enlisted as a boy soldier in India into the 55th foot (from 1881 the 2nd Battalion The Border Regiment) - Border regiment no 12; Promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant, Sergeant-major in 1889 ( the rank changed to Regimental Sergeant major in 1915); Promoted to Quartermaster with the Honorary rank of Lieutenant (London Gazette 23 March 1897) and posted to 3rd (Militia) Battalion as Quartermaster based at the regimental depot in Carlisle Castle; Captain March 1907 and retired June 1907; Settled in Carlisle. Awarded the India General Service Medal with Clasp for Waziristan 1894-5 and the long service and Good Conduct Medal in October 1889. The latter was for 21 years service which gives an enlistment date of c. 1886. He clearly joined the 55th on boy service and may have been a son of the regiment.
Information From Jenny Burrell (Australia)
Probably son of George Thorne Private in No 6 Company of the 55th. Wm Palmer Thorne wasaged 17 in June 1871 gives a birth date of 1854. Long service of 21 years in 1889 gives an enlistment date of 1868 could mean he was aged about 14 when he enlisted in the 55th (Westmorland) Regiment of Foot which from 1881 was the 2nd Battalion The Border Regiment.
Hearsay from Mabel Burrell - 'William Palmer Thorne was a orphan, raised in an orphanage, enlisted as a drummer boy aged 12. His father was an army man too. He had a brother George also raised in an orphanage, not in army, lived Glasgow, married Nellie, Comfortably off.'
Record of Services of William Palmer Thorne. Army Book 83 (undated)
Date and place of Birth: Stoke under Ham
Age upon Attestation: 17 years
Date of Attestation: 24 June 1871 (Which indicates birth in 1854-55)
Married
Name and Address of nearest relative (stating relationship) : Mrs Thorne ( wife)
If Married specify:
When and Where: 16 January 1886 Dublin
To Whom: Susannah Avery
By : Reverend A Townend B.A. Chaplain to the forces
If the Officer has any legitimate children, specify: names. Dates of Birth. Where Baptized.
William George b 31 May 1879 Shorncliffe
Eva Maud Mary b 24 Dec 1880 Shorncliffe
Mabel Annie b 28 May 1882 Gosport
Gertrude Mary b 1 May 1887 Galway
Georgina b 28 Dec 1889 Malta
Obtained certificate of Qualification as Sergeant Instructor of Musketry at Hythe (Kent) 30 June 1880
Passed School of Instruction in Gymnastics 16 April 1874 at Umballa 1st class
Periods of Employment:
Abroad:
East Indies 24 Jun 1871- 22 Feb 1877
At Home 23 Feb 1877 - 2 Nov 1888
Malta 3 Nov 1888 - 20 Feb 1890
East Indies 21 Feb 1890 - 7 Nov 1894
Waziristan 8 Nov 1894 - 17 Mar 1895
East Indies 18 Mar 1895 - 24 May 1897
At Home 25 may 1897
Mabel thought he was born in Sussex but I can't find a stoke under Ham there. She was definite about Southern England (?Stokenham, Devon)
More About CAPT WILLIAM PALMER THORNE:
Burial: 11 December 1937, Carlisle, Cumbria ( Ward 9, Section L, No336)
Cause of Death: Chronic Myocardial Degeneration
Census: 1881, "Shorncliffe camp" Cheriton, Kent
Military service: Bet. 1868 - 1907, Border Regiment
occupation 1: Captain of Carlisle Castle (Border Regiment)
occupation 2: Bet. 1877 - 1881, Colour sergeant
Registered (Birth): 20 November 1856, Yeavil, Somerset No.465
Registered (Death): 08 December 1937, Carlisle, Cumberland, No 146
Residence 1: 1937, 43 Petteril Street, Carlisle
Residence 2: 1877, Gosport Barracks
More About WILLIAM THORNE and SUSANNAH AVERY:
Marriage: 16 January 1886, Parish Church of St Paul, Dublin (Source: Certificate.)
Children of SUSANNAH AVERY and WILLIAM THORNE are:
