John WOODFORD
Forename(s): John
Surname: WOODFORD
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Date of death: 1891
Date of burial: 12 Jan 1891
Ceremony by: Rev Nutter
Age at death: 78 years
Address: Shide, Parish of St Paul's, Barton
Section: A - Cemetery map
Plot No: 146 Cemetery mapBurial Register entry: St Paul's 408
IWCP - 17 January 1891 - NEWPORT - MR. JOHN WOODFORD. - Death has claimed this well-known inhabitant of Newport, and his funeral took place at St. Paul's, Barton, last Monday, the vicar (the Rev. W. H. Nutter) officiating. The deceased, who had reached his 78th year, was formerly a Volunteer of distinction, ranking as one of the best shots in the South of England, and on several occasions he achieved renown at Wimbledon, winning the St. George's Challenge Vase and other trophies. He was also years ago an adept as a cricketer, and his cleverness in various handicrafts was remarkable.
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St Paul's (Old) Cemetery
