| 1. |  Edward "Nimbly" NUNN was born on 9 May 1853 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK (son of Elizabeth NUNN); died on 7 Jan 1928 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Farmer and carrier
- Census: 1861, 23 Burthorp Green, Barrow, Ely, Suffolk, UK
- Census: 1871, Hargrave Green, Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK
- Census: 1881, Birds End, Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK
- Census: 1891, Birds End, Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK
- Census: 1901, Hole Farm, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK
- Census: 1911, Hole Farm, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK
- Census: 1921, Hole Farm, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK
- _FNRL: 19 Jan 1928, Chevington Primitive Methodist Chapel, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK
- Probate: 27 Jul 1928, Estate 569 pounds plus
Notes:
In the history of Chevington book, an Edward (Nimbly) Nunn and his son James are mentioned as transporting people by horse and carriage between Chevington and Bury St Edmunds. The book has a picture of James in the driver's seat.
It appears he married as second time as he is found on 1921 as married to Julia with two step-children in the household.
Birth:
Hargrave OPR: 23 May 1853 Edward, base s of Elizabeth Nunn
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NY34-QM9 : accessed 14 Aug 2013), Edward Nunn, 09 May 1853.
Census:
1861 census for 23 Burthorp Green, Barrow, Ely, Suffolk:
George Spalding, head, married, aged 33, agricultural labourer, born Risby
Elizabeth Spalding, wife, married, aged 29, born Hargrave
Edward Nunn, stepson, aged 7, scholar, born Hargrave
Census:
1871 Census shows him living Hargrave Green with grandparents.
James Nunn , Head , married , aged 64, Carrier , Born Hargrave
Maria , Wife, married, aged 72, Carrier's wife, Born Hargrave
Samuel, Son, Unmarried, aged 36 , Assistant, Born Hargrave
Edward, Grandson, aged 17 Agricultural labourer, Born Hargrave (Elizabeth Nunn's base son )
Census:
Birds End, Hargrave, Suffolk:
NUNN, Edward Head Married M 27 Farm Laborer Hargrave Suffolk
NUNN, Eliza Wife Married F 30 Shopkeeper Barrow Suffolk
NUNN, George Son Single M 7 Scholar Hargrave Suffolk
NUNN, James Son Single M 4 Scholar Hargrave Suffolk
Census:
1891 census for Birds End, Hargrave:
Edward Nunn, head, married, aged 37, farmer, born Hargrave
Eliza Nunn, wife, married, aged 44, born Barrow
Lily S. Nunn, dau, aged 8, scholar, born Hargrave
Kate Cowel, serv, s, aged 18, domestic servant, born Mildenhall
Census:
1901census for Hole Farm, Hargrave:
Edward Nunn, head, aged 47, farmer, born Hargrave
Eliza Nunn, wife, aged 52, born Barrow
James Nunn, son, single, aged 24, farmer's son, born Hargrave
Lily Nunn, dau, single, aged 18, born Hargrave
Census:
1911 census for Hole Farm, Chevington:
RG number: RG14 Piece: 10640 Reference: RG14PN10640 RG78PN572 RD207 SD4 ED3 SN52
Edward NUNN, head, married, aged 57, farmer and carrier to Bury St Edmunds, born Hargrave
Eliza NUNN, wife, aged 60, born Barrow
Lily NUNN, daughter, single, aged 28 born Hargrave
Census:
1921 Census for Hole Farm, Chevington, Suffolk, England
First name(s) Last name Rel. to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occ. Employer
Edward Nunn Head Male 1853 68 years 1 month Hargrave, Suffolk, England Carrier Own Account
Julia Nunn Wife Female 1876 45 years 3 months Chevington, Suffolk, England Home Duties -
Alfred Peter Death Step-son Male 1903 18 years 3 months Chedburgh, Suffolk, England Agricultural Labourer Mr A T Marsh Farmer Chedburgh St
Oliver John Death Step-son Male 1908 13 years 5 months Whepstead, Suffolk, England Agricultural Labourer Mr A T Marsh Farmer Chedburgh St
_FNRL:
Bury Free Press 21 January 1928, Page 11.
Funeral of Mr. E.Nunn.- Amid manifestations of respect and sympathy, the funeral took place on Thursday last of Mr. Edward Nunn. The first portion of the service was held in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, where a large congregation assembled. Among those present were Mr and Mrs. D.Smith (Chevington Hall), Mr and Mrs. B.Morley (Hargrave Hall), Miss Bradfield (Hargrave), Mrs. Softley (Newmarket), Mrs. Scourheld (Saxham), Mrs. A.Pettitt (Hargrave). Mrs S.Smith, Mrs. G.Norman, Mrs. M.Cross, Mrs. A.King, Mrs. G.Nunn, Mrs. A.Arbon, Mrs. A.Last, Mrs. Rue, and others. The service was conducted by the Rev. W.G.Softley, of Newmarket, who also officiated at the graveside. The chief mourners were Mrs. Nunn (widow), Mr G.Nunn (son), Mrs. Clarke (daughter), Mrs. G.Nunn (daughter-in-law), Mr Clarke (son-in-law), Miss E.Clarke (granddaughter), Mr Peter Death and Mr. Oliver Death (step-sons), Mr and Mrs. S.Eppy (brother-in-law and sister-in-law) and Mrs Copping. During the service, the hymn "Rock of Ages, cleft for me," was sung and, at the conclusion, as the mourners left the chapel, suitable music was rendered, Mrs Stanford being at the organ. At the graveside a number had gathered, including Mr. C.Bowers (representing the West Suffolk Friendly Society), Mrs. F.E.Clarke, Mr. Dyson, Mr. and Mrs. S.Pettit, Mrs. G.Arbon, Mrs. D.Sangster, Mrs. A.Newman, Mrs. Alfred Newman and several others. The breastplate was inscribed, "Edward Nunn, died 7th January, 1928, aged 74 years." The choice floral tributes bore the following inscriptions: To dear Ted, with out everlasting love and sweet memories, from his faithful wife and the boys. In loving memory of dear dad, from George and Lizzie. To my dear father, from his sorrowing Lily, Dick and Ellen. From his loving sister Susannah. In loving memory of a dear old friend, from Francis and Sam. In loving memory, from the friends of Chevington Chapel. With deep regret, from Mr. and Mrs. W.Barnard (Bury St. Edmund's).
Probate:
NUNN Edward of Chevington Suffolk died 7 January 1928 Probate Bury St. Edmunds 27 July to John Sangster farmer and Thomas Wilson solicitor. Effects 569 pounds 16 shillings and five pence.
Died:
England & Wales, Death Index
Edward married Eliza BRIDGE on 25 Mar 1873 in Barrow, Suffolk, England, UK. Eliza was born about 1848 in Barrow, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 3 Aug 1912 in Hole Farm, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Notes:
Married:
Name: Edward Nunn Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 25 Mar 1873 Marriage Place: Barrow,Suffolk,England
Spouse: Eliza Bridge
FHL Film Number: 952207
Children:
- George Edward NUNN was born on 15 Mar 1874 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK; died in Mar 1955 in Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
- James NUNN was born in Jul 1876 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 26 Oct 1916 in As a result of an accident at Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK.
- Lily Sarah NUNN was born on 20 May 1882 in Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK; died on 23 Apr 1962 in Suffolk, England, UK; was buried in Apr 1962 in Brockley, Suffolk, England, UK.
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