Locks in the Newspapers

This page contains “transcripts” of Newspaper Articles featuring the LOCK family name of interest in Rutland and Lincolnshire. 
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The Great Fire of Ryhall 1791 – William Lock workshops burned down report from The Lincoln, Rutland and Stamford Mercury
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Unknown – 1799
On Friday morning died suddenly, Miss Lock, daughter of Mr. Lock, wheelwright, of Ryhall, near this place.
(This refers to Elizabeth Lock daughter of William Lock & Jane nee Holland, b.1779 d. 14 Mar 1799)
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, November 4, 1808.
Alexander and William Lock, wheelwrights and joiners, having taken and entered upon the stock on trade of the late Mr. Hows, deceased, respectfully informs the friends of the deceased, and the public in general, that the business will be continued by them in the same situation, where they assure them every effort in their power will be used to merit a continuance of public favour. N.B. A journeyman wanted immediately. Moulton, Nov. 1st, 1808.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury Friday, 27 April 1821.
Died – On Sunday the 8th inst., aged 71, Mr Wm. Lock of Ryhall, near this place.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury Friday, 21 May, 1824.
Died – Lately, at Spalding, (at the house of her son, Mr. Thomas Locke,) Mrs. Locke, widow, of Ryhall, much respected, aged 71.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury Friday, 16 April, 1830.
Died – On the 6th inst., at the house of his son, (Mr. Lock,) Mr Tomblin, farmer, of Casterton.
(This refers to Sophia Tomblin’s father and father-in-law to Henry Lock of Casterton)
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury
Stamford Friday, Oct 29, 1830
Married: On Tuesday last. Mr. John Lock, wheelwright, to Miss Sarah Burton, both of Ryhall, near this place.
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The Stamford Mercury Friday August 15 1834
Married. At Hambleton, on the 7th inst., (by the Rev. Chas Collier) after a courtship of 22 years, Thos Lock, Gent., to Mrs Townsend, both of that place.
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The Lincolnshire Chronicle 17 Feb 1837
Died: At Hambleton on the 9th inst., Mr Lock, farmer aged 65
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Stamford Mercury 17 February 1837
Deaths: On the 9th, Mr Lock, grazier of Hambleton, aged 62.
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The Lincoln, Rutland and Stamford Mercury Friday 25 August 1837
On Monday last, at the same Town Hall (Stamford), Maria the wife of John Howes, and Mary Cox and Sophia Park, single women, charged by Mr Henry Lock, farmer of Casterton with stealing peas from lands in his occupation in Stamford Field, were acquitted on the hearing of the case, Mr Lock having neglected to produce witnesses to substantiate it.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury Friday, 14 August 1846.
Deaths At Cheltenham, suddenly, on the 5th inst., Mr. Thos, Lock, of Spalding.
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The Lincoln, Rutland and Stamford Mercury, Friday January 21, 1848
Died- At Ryhall, on the 6th inst., at the house of Mr. Lock Miss Mary Anne Goodfellow, aged 60
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, March 30, 1849.
Died – At Moulton, on the 20th inst., Elizabeth Griggs aged 45, for upwards of 26 years a respected and faithful housekeeper of Messrs. A. and W. Locks.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury Friday, 10 August 1849.
Died At Moulton, on the 7th inst., Mr. Wm. Locke, for many years a respectable tradesman in the parish.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, October 4, 1850.
Death – At Moulton, on Saturday last, Mr. Alex. Locke, aged 68, brother to Mr Locke, of Ryhall, near Stamford.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, April 11, 1851.
Rutland Sessions, April 10: John Rogers and Wm. Lock, of Wing, were indicted for stealing one bushel of potatoes belonging to the Rev. Chas Boys, on the 7th April : a previous conviction at Oakham on the 16th Oct, 1834, was proved against Rogers, who was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. Lock was acquitted. – Shield (late Mr. Gilson) prosecuted.
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The Lincoln, Rutland and Stamford Mercury, Friday January 18 1856
Marriage: On the 16th inst., at St Marys church, Newington (by the Rev W C Moore) Mr John Thos. Fryer, butcher of Uppingham, to Maria Jane only daughter of the late Mr Thos. Lock of Hambleton.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, February 22, 1856.
Deaths – At Lound, on the 15th inst., aged 86 Alex Lock, sawyer
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The Lincoln, Rutland and Stamford Mercury, Friday, July 30, 1858.
Died at Grantham, on the 22d inst., Mr. Robert Lock
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The Lincolnshire Chronicle, and Northampton, Rutland, and Nottingham Advertiser, December 24, 1858.
Police News – Alexander Lock, sawyer of Stamford, was also apprehended on Sunday, on a charge of being intoxicated, and creating a breach of the peace. He appeared before the ex-Mayor on Monday morning, and was reprimanded and discharged.
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The Lincoln, Rutland and Stamford Mercury, Friday, June 7, 1861
Deaths – At Grantham, on the 1st inst., after 7 years illness of consumption, Caroline Lock, aged 32.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, April 7, 1865.
Deaths – In North-street, Stamford, on the 30th ult., Alexander son of William Lock, aged 1 year.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, June 23, 1865.
Died At Ryhall on the 14th inst., Alexander fourth son of Mr. John Locke, in his 29th year.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, 12 January 1866
Deaths: At Ryhall on the 3rd inst., Mr John Locke in his 74th yr.
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The Grantham Journal, Saturday, December 30, 1871.
Deaths – Lock – At Waltham on the Wolds, on the 23rd inst., Edward son of Mr. Thomas Lock, aged 19.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, March 13, 1874.
Deaths – At Empingham on the 9th inst., Elizabeth widow of Mr Thomas Lock, aged 86.
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The Grantham Journal, Saturday, December 9, 1876.
Marriages:- Thompson – Locke. – At Ketton, on the 30th ult., (by the Rev. J. H. Noyes), Mr. Edw. Thompson, of Edithweston, to Sarah Jane youngest daughter of Mr. W. Locke, of the Lodge, Ketton.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, 24 August 1877
Died At Peterboro on the 21st inst., Mary widow of William Lock of Yarwell, aged 74
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, June 4, 1880.
Deaths – At Bradford, on the 26th ult., Sarah Jane wife of John Horsfall, eldest daughter of the late John Locke, of Ryhall, near Stamford, aged 42.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, December 31, 1880.
Deaths – Ryhall – Dec 25, at Peckham Rye, John Locke, second son the the late John Locke, of Ryhall, 48.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, November 11, 1881.
Deaths – Ryhall – Nov. 4, at Melton, Henry Locke, (youngest son of the late Mr John Locke, of Ryhall) 34.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, December 2, 1881.
Marriages: LOCK-CROWDEN – On the 26th ult., at the Wesleyan chapel, Brixton-hill, James Lock of Edithweston, Rutland to Eliz. Crowden, of Deene, Northamptonshire.
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The Journal, Saturday, November 22, 1890.
Deaths – Lock – At Edithweston, on the 12th inst., Elizabeth, widow of Mr. John Lock, age 69 years.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, June 19, 1891.
Deaths – Ketton June 14 William Locke, 75.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, June 17, 1892.
In Memoriam: William Lock, of Ketton, who died June 14th. 1891. Gone, but not forgotten.
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The Lincolnshire Chronicle, December 23, 1892
At Handsworth, Birmingham, on the 9th inst., Elizabeth Lock, late of Spalding, aged 90.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, March 10, 1893.
Deaths – Edithweston – March 2, John Edwin son of John Wm. Lock, 17.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, June 16, 1893
In Memoriam – Lock – In ever loving memory of our dear father, William Lock of Ketton, who died 14th June 1891.
Although he is gone, he is not forgotten.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, December 8, 1893.
Deaths: LOCKE – Nov. 20th, at Grove Villa, Leytonstone, Essex, William Burton Locke, eldest surviving son of the late John Locke, of Ryhall, aged 62 years.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, June 15, 1894
In Memorium – Lock – In ever loving memory of our dear father, William Lock of Ketton, who died 14th June 1891.
Though lost to sight, to memory dear.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, December 27, 1895.
Deaths – Ketton – Dec 18, Martha widow of Wm. Lock, 77.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, December 25, 1896.
In Memorium: LOCK – In loving memory of our dear mother, Martha Lock, of Ketton, who died Dec. 18th 1895, Gone, but never forgotten. Ever loved and dearly missed.
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The Grantham Journal, Saturday, May 7, 1898
Manton: Wedding. – On Monday last, a very pretty wedding, in which much interest was manifested, and which attracted a large number of spectators, took place on the 23rd April at the Parish Church. The contracting parties were Mr. David Mould, of Egleton, and Miss Mary Ann Lock, eldest daughter of the late William Lock, of Ketton, the bride having lived fifteen years in the service of the Hon. Lyonel and Lady Sybil Tollemache. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. O. L. Fowke, Rector of Preston. The service was fully choral, the organ being presided at by her Ladyship. The bride wore a navy blue costume, with hat to correspond, and carried a bouquet of white azeleas and maiden hair ferns, the gift of Mr. Scott. She was given away by Mr. Eli Mould. The bridesmaids were her three nieces, and each wore a gold brooch, the gift of the bride-groom. After the ceremony, a tea was provided by the Lady Sybil Tollemache, who also contributed a splendid bridecake. Music and dancing followed.
List of presents:- Lord Tollemache, Peckforton Castle, £5: the Hon. L.P. Tollemache, gold curb bracelet: Lady Sybil Tollemache, handsome three tray case of cutlery and Prayer-book: Mr. Bentley Tollemache, timepiece: Mr. Denis Tollemache, silver breakfast cruet: Miss Chichester, china tea service: Mrs. Heathcote, silver toast rack: Miss Sibyl Heathcote, silver butter fork: Mr. Bertie Heathcote, silver pickle fork and butter knife: Miss Harford, photos and frame: the Rev. O. L. Fowke, silver tea spoons: Miss Betts, silver sugar tongs: Members of the Mothers Meeting, butter dish and jam spoon: Mrs. Wilsoe, chamber service: Mrs Betts, book of poems: Mrs Brown, double plush photo frame: Mr and Mrs Thompson, silver cream jug: Misses and Mr. Thompson (nieces and nephew), copper kettle: Nurse Pardsley, flower vase: Miss Mackeare and Miss Allen, jam dish: Mr. and Mrs Ravenhill, photo screen: Mrs Taylor, silver plated salt cellars: Mr. Eli Mould, tea pot and hot water kettle: Mr. H. Mould and Miss Coleman, silver pickle fork: Mrs. Lock, ash tray: Mrs. Veasey, china eggstand.
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The Grantham Journal, Saturday, June 1, 1901.
Marriage – Lock – Joyce. At Harringworth on the 15th ult., (by the Rev. C. W. Cartwright, Rector of Seaton) Mr. Robert Henry Lock, of Edithweston to Fanny Lucy Joyce, of Harringworth.
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The Grantham Journal, Saturday November 2, 1912
Marriage – Locke – Harriss. – At the Registrar’s Office, Uppingham, on the 26th ult., Robert Henry Locke to Lizzie Harriss, both of Harringworth.
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The Grantham Journal, Saturday, January 10, 1914.
Deaths – Lock – At Barrowby, on the 6th inst., George Lock, late of Grantham, aged 77 years.
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The Grantham Journal, Saturday, January 22, 1921.
Deaths – Lock – At Edithweston, on the 13th inst., Agnes, wife of John William Lock, aged 69 years.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, December 15, 1922.
Deaths – Harringworth – Dec 13, Herbert Sewell Lock, 3.
Child’s Fatal Fall – Distressing Tragedy at Harringworth – Seaton Thursday (Dec. 14) A sad accident befell Herbert Sewell Lock, the 3½ years old son of Mr. R. Lock, an agricultural labourer, yesterday afternoon. While riding in a cart into which he had been placed by Mr. T. Harris, his grandfather, only two minutes previously, he fell over the side on to the road, and when picked up was found to be dead. Dr. M. Hutton, of Barrowden, was called in, and found the child’s neck was broken. The Divisional Coroner, Mr. J. T. Parker, was communicated with and an inquest will be held.
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The Grantham Journal, Saturday, December 16, 1922
Harringworth – Child’s Fatal Fall. – On Wednesday, a sad accident happened here. Herbert Sewell Lock aged 3 and half years, youngest son of Mr. Robt. Lock, agricultural labourer, being instantaneously killed. The child it appears, was accustomed to riding in a cart in charge of his grandfather Mr T. Harris. On Wednesday while engaged stone carting for the roads, he lifted deceased into the empty vehicle and two or three minutes afterwards hearing a thud, looked round and observed the boy lying on the road. He immediately stopped the horse, and was shocked to find his little grandson dead. He had evidently over balanced, falling on his head. Much sympathy is felt with the parents. An inquest was held yesterday (Friday).
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, December 22, 1922.
Harringworth – Lad’s Fatal Ride. Mr. J. T. Parker, on Friday, at the White Swan, conducted an inquest on Herbert Cyril Locke, aged 3½, whose death on Dec.13 through falling from a cart was reported in last week’s Mercury. Thomas Harris, grandfather of the lad, deposed he was stone carting for the roads and the child was with him to have a ride, as he had often been before. He gave him a stick in his hand when lifting him in, and witness thought he dropped it and was looking over the side and overbalanced. Hearing a thud he looked round and saw deceased lying on his back. The stick lay a little distance away. Dr. M. Hutton, of Barrowden said the cause of death was a broken neck. Deceased probably fell on his head. A verdict of “accidental death” was returned.
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The Grantham Journal, Saturday December 23, 1922.
Harringworth – Lad’s Fatal Fall. Mr J. T. Parker, Northants Divisional Coroner, on Friday week conducted an inquest on Herbert Cyril Locke aged three and a half years, whose death, through falling from a cart, we announced in last weeks “Journal”. Thomas Harris, farm labourer, deposed that he worked for Mr. Thompson, farmer, and on the Wednesday was driving a horse and cart from Harringworth Station to the Gretton-road, carting stone. Deceased, who was his grandchild, was with him, as he had been on a number of occasions. He gave the boy a stick, which he thought his grandson dropped, and was looking over the side to see where it was and over-balanced. It was a low sided cart. “I loved that boy” witness added, and broke down with grief. The Coroner: You could not help it. Dr Malcolm Hutton, of Barrowden, said the cause of death was a broken neck. He thought the boy fell on his head. The Coroner said it was a pure accident, and he did not think anybody was to blame. Verdict: “Accidental Death”.
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The Grantham Journal, Saturday, April 16, 1927
Deaths: Thompson – At Edithweston, on the 10th inst., Sarah Jane Thompson, aged 75 years.
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The Grantham Journal, Saturday, August 20, 1927.
Deaths – Locke – At Edithweston, on the 12th inst., John William Locke, aged 79 years.
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The Grantham Journal, Saturday, August 27, 1927
EdithWeston
Nearly an Octogenarian. – A familiar inhabitant Mr John Locke, has died in his 80th year. Deceased a widower, had for some time been in failing health. The Rev. R. P. Payne, Rector officiated at the funeral last week. The Mourners were: Mr. H. Locke, Mr. R. Locke, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Cooke, Mr. J Locke (sons and daughters) Mrs H. Locke, Mr. Russell, Mrs R. Locke, Mr. C Thompson (nephew), Mrs. Smith (niece), Mr. Andrews, and Mr. C. Thorpe.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, 8 August, 1941.
Marriage – Harringworth – July 26, at the parish church, Robert E Locke, Harringworth, to Daisy N. Hartshorne, Sandiacre: 28, A. H. Stobbs, Cleadon, to Dorothy Mabel Locke, Harringworth.
Brother and Sister Wed – Two Harringworth Ceremonies: Within two days of each other a brother and sister have been married at Harringworth parish church, the Vicar (Canon B. E. Foyster) performing both ceremonies. The wedding took place on Saturday week, of Miss Daisy N. Hartshorne, of Greenway, Sandiacre, Notts., to Mr. Robert E. Locke, only son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Locke, of Harringworth. The bride, given away by a friend (Mr. J. T. Tyres), wore a navy blue two-piece suit of marogain, with hat, shoes and gloves to tone. She also wore a spray of white carnations and a gold crucifix, the gift of the bride-groom. She was attended by Miss Ethel Cox, her best friend and cousin of the bridegroom, and Miss Dorothy Locke, sister of the bridegroom. The former wore a silver grey dress and the latter a floral dress. Both had navy blue hats, shoes and gloves, and wore sprays of pink carnations and necklaces, gifts of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. Fred Skelham, a friend. Over 40 presents were received, including a handsome clock and overmantel from the bride’s workmates.The principals in the other wedding were Miss Dorothy Mable Locke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Locke, of Harringworth, and Private Albert H. Stobbs, of the Leicestershire Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stobbs, of Cleadon, South Shields. The bride was dressed in a saxe blue dress, trimmed with white, with a navy blue hat and shoes and stockings to tone. Her bouquet was composed of pink and hite carnations which was afterwards placed on her brother’s grave. Mr. R.E. Locke, brother of the bride, the best man, was the only attendant. The honeymoon is being spent at Cleadon, whither the bride travelled in a floral dress, with navy blue hat and coat.
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The Grantham Journal, Friday, October 29th 1954.
Shepherd of General Farm Worker, married, seeks situation on farm, 6 years last post. – W. Lock. Wold Cottage, Hunmanby, Filey.
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News of the World 17 March 1963
LOCKE – Will John William Locke, the husband of Ruth Selina Locke, who died on the 12th March 1962, communicate with Messrs Hawley & Rodgers, solicitors, 19/21 Granby Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire. (Estate £960)
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, September 12, 1969.
Locke – Mrs R.H. Locke and daughter of 12 Harringworth and Mr and Mrs R.E. Locke of Horningfold wish to thank all friends and neighbours for messages of sympathy floral tributes and help received on the occasion of the death of Mr R.H. Locke. Also for all kindness shown during his illness. Special thanks to doctor concerned and to Mr Toon for excellent funeral arrangements.
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The Lincoln, Rutland, and Stamford Mercury, Friday, February 14, 1975.
Locke, Lizzie, beloved mother of Dorothy and Bob of Harringworth, passed away in hospital after a long illness aged 87 years. Funeral service in Harringworth Church on Saturday, February 15 at 2.30.
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