Edward "Nimbly" NUNN

Edward "Nimbly" NUNN

Male 1853 - 1928  (74 years)


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  • Name Edward "Nimbly" NUNN 
    Birth 9 May 1853  Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1861  23 Burthorp Green, Barrow, Ely, Suffolk, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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  Hargrave Green, Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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 1881  Birds End, Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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  Birds End, Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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 1901  Hole Farm, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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  Hole Farm, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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  Hole Farm, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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

    Occupation Farmer and carrier 
    Death 7 Jan 1928  Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • England & Wales, Death Index
    _FNRL 19 Jan 1928  Chevington Primitive Methodist Chapel, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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 27 Jul 1928  Estate 569 pounds plus Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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.

    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.
    Person ID I5362  Warren Nunn's family tree
    Last Modified 31 Oct 2022 

    Mother Elizabeth NUNN,   b. 1 Aug 1831, Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this locationd. UNKNOWN 
    Family ID F1591  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Eliza BRIDGE,   b. Abt 1848, Barrow, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Aug 1912, Hole Farm, Chevington, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years) 
    Marriage 25 Mar 1873  Barrow, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Name: Edward Nunn Gender: Male
      Marriage Date: 25 Mar 1873 Marriage Place: Barrow,Suffolk,England
      Spouse: Eliza Bridge
      FHL Film Number: 952207

    Children 
     1. George Edward NUNN,   b. 15 Mar 1874, Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Mar 1955, Cambridgeshire, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)
     2. James NUNN,   b. Jul 1876, Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Oct 1916, As a result of an accident at Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 40 years)
     3. Lily Sarah NUNN,   b. 20 May 1882, Hargrave, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Apr 1962, Suffolk, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)
    Family ID F1593  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 28 Feb 2025 

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