Person Page - 31

     
Lucy Jane PASK was born in 1862 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Barnabas Thomas PASK and Mary Ann HARDING.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Green Street, Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 8, born in Great Gonerby, the daughter of Thomas PASK.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 she was listed as L.J. Pask, aged 19 from Grantham Lincolnshire, a Governess (Teacher) of John T. ELSTON, a Farmer.⁴ Lucy married Charles William MATTHEWS on 24 April 1884 in St. Sebastian, Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire, Witnessed by Barnabas Thomas PASK, William MATTHEWS, and Edwin John MATTHEWS.^1,5

     
Charles William MATTHEWS was born in 1860.¹ Charles married Lucy Jane PASK, daughter of Barnabas Thomas PASK and Mary Ann HARDING, on 24 April 1884 in St. Sebastian, Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire, Witnessed by Barnabas Thomas PASK, William MATTHEWS, and Edwin John MATTHEWS.^1,2

     
John CLARK was born in 1866 in Hickling, Nottinghamshire.^1,2
John married Charlotte PASK, daughter of John PASK and Elizabeth FRANCIS, on 18 May 1891 in St. Sebastian, Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.¹
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 Kirkby Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, John was listed as the Head of Household; a Railway Labourer, living with his wife and stepson. Also living with them was a boarder William C. BAYLISS from Stratford-on-Avon.²

     
James SCARBOROUGH was born in 1804 in Spitalgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire.¹
In the census of 7 April 1861 in South Street, No 1 Manor House, South Witham, Lincolnshire, James was listed as the Head of Household; Farmer of 276 acres employing 2 labourers and a boy. Living with his son John, and his daughter-in-law Sarah, and their three daughters, Mary, Catherine, and Sarah A. Also his grandson James H. FRERRITT?¹

     
Sarah BRITTON was born in 1846 in Brightlingsea, Essex.^1,2
Sarah married Richard BRITTON circa 1865 in Brightlingsea, Essex.¹
In the census of 3 April 1881 in 164 Guildford Street, Clee With Weelsby, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Sarah was listed as the Head of Household.³ The Britton family had the distinction of providing the Grimsby lifeboats with the Coxswains.⁴
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 108 Lovett Street, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, Sarah was listed as the Head of Household; a Widow, living with a son, and daughter. Also listed was two boarders, who in fact were her son-in-law and daughter.²

     
Lewin AVERY was born in 1856 in Pickworth, Rutland.²
Lewin married Anne NORTH in 1875 in Sedgebrook, Lincolnshire.^3,1,4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Sedgebrook, Lincolnshire, he was listed as the father of an unknown person.²

     
Anne NORTH was born in 1858 in Sedgebrook, Lincolnshire.¹
Anne married Lewin AVERY in 1875 in Sedgebrook, Lincolnshire.^3,4,2 Anne NORTH appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in the household of Lewin AVERY in Sedgebrook, Lincolnshire; an Agricultural Labourer, living with his wife Anne and daughters Sarah A., Edith L. and Kate.⁵

     
James DALEY was born in 1839 in Ireland.¹
James married Alice DURN circa 1864.¹
In the census of 3 April 1881 in 45 College Street, Spitalgate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, James was listed as the Head of Household; a Labourer in the Ironworks, an Army Pensioner. Also living in the household was their daughter Margaret, and son James. Alice's children from her previous marriage were also living with them.¹

     
William Alfred PASK III was born on 12 August 1872 in Hackford by Reepham, Norfolk.^1,2,4 He was the son of William Alfred PASK II and Elizabeth ELLIS.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Churchgate, Hackford by Reepham, Norfolk, he was listed as aged 8 born in Hackford Reepham, the son of William Alfred PASK II.¹ William Alfred PASK III was detailed in William Alfred Pask's Family Register.⁴
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 30 Noble Street, Leigh, Lancashire, he was listed as a Tailor, aged 18 born in Reepham Norfolk, a Boarder of John & Mary A. WILLIAMS.^5,6
William married Ada EVANS in February 1895 in Leigh, Lancashire.^3,7,8
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 189 Chapel Street, Leigh, Lancashire, William was listed as 28 born in Reepham Norfolk, the Head of Household; a Superintendent of Staff at the Singer Sewing Machine Company, living with his wife Ada, and children Wiliam Alfd., and Eleanor Mary. Also listed was his sister Alice Maria.^9,10
In the census of 2 April 1911 in Alysham, Norfolk, William was listed as aged 38 born in Reepham Norwich, the Head of Household; a Tailor Employer living with his wife Ada, and children William Alfred, Eleanor Mary, and Clifford Evans. Also listed was a vistor Walter Percy FLOWELL, a Wesleyan Baptist Evangelist.^11,10
William was in a photograph taken in 5 September 1931. and included in a newspaper cutting, titled "Four Generations". Detailed underneath the photograph is "This group of successive generations of the Pask family is remarkable if only because William Alfred are the Christian names of them all. The eldest, who is 80 years old tomorrow, is still in business at Reepham. His son is the well-known public man at Aylsham. The grandson and great-grandson live at Oulton Post Office. One of Mr. Pask senior's earliest employers was Mr. G. R. Womack, who was killed in the Thorpe railway collision, and he witnessed the execution of the last man to be hanged in public at Norwich.^12,13 "
William died in 1947 in Nellie's home in Cromer, Norfolk.^14,15

     
Herbert John PASK was born on 12 November 1876 in Hackford by Reepham, Norfolk.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Alfred PASK II and Elizabeth ELLIS.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Churchgate, Hackford by Reepham, Norfolk, he was listed as aged 4 born in Hackford Reepham, the son of William Alfred PASK II.¹ Herbert John PASK was detailed in William Alfred Pask's Family Register.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Churchgate, Hackford by Reepham, Norfolk, he was listed as a Tailor, aged 14 born in Hackford Reepham, the son of William PASK.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Market Place, Hackford by Reepham, Norfolk, he was listed as a Tailor, aged 24 born in Hackford Reepham Norfolk, the son of William Alfred PASK II.⁵
Herbert married Alice WRIGHT on 19 January 1911 in Melton Constable, Norfolk.^6,7,8
In the census of 2 April 1911 in Arrandale House, Briston Road, Melton Constable, Norfolk, Herbert was listed as aged 34 born in Reepham, the Head of Household; a Tailor, and Employer, living with his wife Alice.^9,10
Herbert died in 1928 in Melton Constable, Norfolk.^6,11

     
Edith Elizabeth PASK was born on 6 March 1878 in Hackford by Reepham, Norfolk.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of William Alfred PASK II and Elizabeth ELLIS.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Churchgate, Hackford by Reepham, Norfolk, she was listed as aged 3 born in Hackford Reepham, the daughter of William Alfred PASK II.¹ Edith Elizabeth PASK was detailed in William Alfred Pask's Family Register.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Churchgate, Hackford by Reepham, Norfolk, she was listed as aged 13 born in Hackford Reepham, the daughter of William PASK.⁵
Edith married son of Samuel Sewell EGLINGTON and Louisa AMISS in 1901 in Reepham, Norfolk.^6,7,2,8
In the census of 31 March 1901 in Whitwell Road, Whitewell, Norfolk, she was listed as aged 23 born in Hackford, the wife of Sewell William Pescod EGLINGTON Snr (a Builder/Wheelwright, living with his wife Edith).^9,8
In the census of 2 April 1911 in Whitwell Road, Whitewell, Norfolk, she was listed as aged 32 born in Hackford married 10 years with 6 children all living, the wife of Sewell William Pescod EGLINGTON Snr (a Farmer, living with his wife Edith Elizabeth, and children S.W.P. [Samuel S. W], Richard Samuel Sewell, Alfred Charles, Harold Edward, Edith Maud, Margory Ruby. Also listed was a servant Alice May COTTRELL).^10,8
Edith's death was registered in January 1959 in the Norwich registration district at the age of 80.^2,11 Edith was buried on 22 January 1959 in Reepham, Norfolk.²

     
Alice Maria PASK was born on 18 September 1879 in Hackford by Reepham, Norfolk.^1,3,2,4 She was the daughter of William Alfred PASK II and Elizabeth ELLIS.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Churchgate, Hackford by Reepham, Norfolk, she was listed as aged 1 born in Hackford Reepham, the daughter of William Alfred PASK II.¹ Alice Maria PASK was detailed in William Alfred Pask's Family Register.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Churchgate, Hackford by Reepham, Norfolk, she was listed as aged 11 born in Hackford Reepham, the daughter of William PASK.⁵ Alice Maria PASK witnessed the marriage of Susan PASK and William Alfred WOODS on 26 March 1900 in St. Mary's Church, Wroxham, Norfolk.^6,7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 189 Chapel Street, Leigh, Lancashire, she was listed as the sister of William Alfred PASK III.^8,9
Alice married William BARTRAM in 1906 in the Aylsham registration district.^10,3,11,12
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 2 Station Terrace, Swaffham, Norfolk, she was listed as aged 31 born in Hackford next Reepham, married 4 years with one child living, the wife of William BARTRAM (a Tailor Maker, living with his wife Alice, and daughter Alice).^13,14
Alice died on 16 July 1955 in Swaffham, Norfolk, at the age of 75.³

Several photographs of Alice are included in an electronic photograph album titled Judy Crust Album.^12,15

Research Note: Judith Crust is researching the family of Francis BARTRAM, who immigrated to Australia, the brother of William BARTRAM.¹⁶

     Richard PASK was baptised on 13 October 1799 in Caythorpe, Lincolnshire.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph PASK and Ann HAND.²
Richard married Mary WRIGHT.³ Richard was listed as aged 40, the Head of Household in the census of 7 June 1841 at North Lane, Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, an Agricultural Labourer, assumed to be living with his wife Mary and children Samuel, Richard, Ann, and Thomas. Also listed with them was Charles SUTTON aged 75 an Agricultural Labourer.⁴ Richard was listed as aged 61 born in Caythorpe, the Head of Household in the census of 7 April 1861 at Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, an Agricultural Labourer, living with his wife Mary. Also living with them was a servant, a milkmaid, Ann BRAMMER from Wellingore.⁵
In the census of 2 April 1871 Richard was listed as the Head of Household; Living with his wife and their grand-son James CORBY.⁶
His wife, Mary, died in 1872 in the Lincoln registration district.⁷
In the census of 3 April 1881 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, Richard was listed as aged 81 born in Caythorpe, the Head of Household; an Agricultural Labourer, a widower, living with his son William and daughter [in-law] Rebecca, and grandchildren "Lucey", Richard, Anne Elizabeth, and Ruth.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 he was a neighbour of Joseph PASK.⁸
Richard's death was registered in 1886 in the Lincoln registration district.⁹ Richard was buried on 30 March 1886 in St. Andrew, Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire.¹⁰

     
William PASK was born in 1842 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire.^1,4 He was the son of Richard PASK and Mary WRIGHT.^1,2,3 William PASK was baptised on 21 January 1842 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in High Street, Navenby, Lincolnshire, he was listed as a Shoemaker Apprentice to Parker PHILLIPS.⁶
William married Rebecca MABBOTT in 1862 in the Lincoln registration district.^1,7,8
In the census of 2 April 1871 in Welbourn, Lincolnshire, William was listed as aged 29 born in Boothby Graffoe, the Head of Household; a Cordwainer (Master) living with his wife Rebecca and children Mary, Lucy, and Richard M.⁹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, he was listed as the son of Richard PASK. Also listed was his wife Rebecca, and their children "Lucey", Richard, Anne Elizabeth, and Ruth.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, William was listed as aged 50 born in Boothby Graffoe, the Head of Household; an Agricultural Labourer, living with his wife Rebecca, and children Ruth, and John Wm [William].¹⁰
In the census of 31 March 1901 in Village Street, Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, William was listed as aged 61 born in Boothby Graffoe, the Head of Household; an Agricultural Labourer, living with his wife "Rebbecca", and adult daughter Ann E., and grandson Percy ULYAT.¹¹
William died in 1925 in the Lincoln registration district.¹²

     
Rebecca MABBOTT was born in 1843 in Welbourn, Lincolnshire.¹
Rebecca married William PASK, son of Richard PASK and Mary WRIGHT, in 1862 in the Lincoln registration district.^1,3,2
In the census of 2 April 1871 in Welbourn, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 29 born in Welbourn, the wife of William PASK (a Cordwainer (Master) living with his wife Rebecca and children Mary, Lucy, and Richard M).⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as the daughter [daughter-in-law] of Richard PASK. Also listed was her husband William, and their children "Lucey", Richard, Anne Elizabeth, and Ruth.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 49 born in Welbourn, the wife of William PASK (an Agricultural Labourer, living with his wife Rebecca, and children Ruth, and John Wm [William]).⁵
In the census of 31 March 1901 in Village Street, Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as "Rebbecca" aged 60 born in Welbourn, the wife of William PASK (an Agricultural Labourer, living with his wife "Rebbecca", and adult daughter Ann E., and grandson Percy ULYAT).⁶
Rebecca died in 1934 in the North Kesteven registration district.⁷

     
Lucy PASK was born in 1865 in Welbourn, Lincolnshire.^2,3 She was the daughter of William PASK and Rebecca MABBOTT.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in Welbourn, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 5 born in Navenby, the daughter of William PASK.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as a Domestic Servant, aged 15 born in Welbourn, the granddaughter of Richard PASK.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in John O Gaunt House, St Peter at Gowts, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 24 born in Boothby Graffoe, a Cook a Domestic Servant of Henry GODDARD, an Architect & J.P.⁵
Lucy married Abraham ULYAT in 1893 in the Lincoln registration district.⁶

     
Richard Mabbot PASK was born in 1868 in Welbourn, Lincolnshire.^2,3 He was the son of William PASK and Rebecca MABBOTT.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in Welbourn, Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 2 born in Welbourn, the son of William PASK.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 12 born in Welbourn, the grandson of Richard PASK.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in Rooms Over Stable, Sunderlandwick Estates, Driffield, Yorkshire, he was listed as a servant a Groom, aged 22 born in Welbourn Lincolnshire.⁵
In the census of 31 March 1901 in Coachman's House, Coleby, Lincolnshire, Richard was listed as a Coachman, aged 31 born in Welbourne, the Head of Household.⁶
Richard married in 1902 in Belper, Derbyshire.^7,8
Richard died in 1936 in the North Kesteven registration district.⁹

     
Anne Elizabeth PASK was born in 1875 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire.^1,3 She was the daughter of William PASK and Rebecca MABBOTT.^1,2 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 5 born in Boothby Graffoe, the granddaughter of Richard PASK.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Village Street, Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as a Housemaid (Domestic) aged 24 born in Boothby Graffoe, the daughter of William PASK.⁴
Anne married John Robert BONNER on 8 August 1910 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire. She was a Spinster aged 35, residing at Boothby Graffoe. Her father was listed as William Pask, a Labourer. The marriage was witnessed by William PASK, and Betsy NORTON.^2,5

     
Ruth PASK was born in 1880 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire.¹ She was the daughter of William PASK and Rebecca MABBOTT.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 1 born in Boothby Graffoe, the granddaughter of Richard PASK.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 11 born in Boothby Graffoe, the daughter of William PASK.²

Research Note: No birth found in GRO Index.

     Ellen PASK was baptised on 29 August 1852 in Londonthorpe, Lincolnshire.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph PASK and Mary BURTON.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Londonthorpe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 8 born in Londonthorpe, the daughter of Joseph PASK.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Londonthorpe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as a Dressmaker aged 18 born in Londonthorpe, the daughter of Joseph PASK.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Londonthorpe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as a Dressmaker aged 28 born in Londonthorpe, the daughter of Joseph PASK.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Londonthorpe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as a Dressmaker, aged 38 born in Londonthorpe, the daughter of Joseph PASK.⁶
Ellen married David ATTER in 1896 in the Grantham registration district.⁷
In the census of 31 March 1901 in Londonthorpe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as a Dressmaker aged 48 born in Londonthorpe, the wife of David ATTER (an Agricultural Labourer, living with his wife Ellen).⁷

     
Elizabeth Ann PASK was born in 1875 in Frieston, Lincolnshire.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ellen PASK.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Londonthorpe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 6 born in Frieston, the granddaughter of Joseph PASK.²

     
Ann BELL was born in 1830 in West Willoughby, Lincolnshire.²
Ann married John PASK, son of William PASK and Ann RAWDING, on 22 April 1862 in Ancaster, Lincolnshire.^3,4,1
In the census of 2 April 1871 in Manthorpe, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 41 born in Ancaster, the wife of John PASK (an Agricultural Labourer, living with his wife Ann, and children Christina and George).⁵ Her husband, John, was buried on 3 May 1880 in Manthorpe, Lincolnshire, at age 62.^6,7,8,9
In the census of 3 April 1881 in Bottom Road, Manthorpe, Lincolnshire, Ann was listed as a widow aged 51 born in West Willowby, Lincoln, the Head of Household; a "Manager of Home", living with her sons George Thomas, and John Edward.²
In the census of 5 April 1891 in Manthorpe, Lincolnshire, Ann was listed as aged 60 born in Ancaster, the Head of Household; a widow, living on her own means, with her son John.¹⁰
Ann died in 1892 in the Grantham registration district.¹¹ Ann was buried on 2 April 1892 in St. John, Manthorpe, Lincolnshire.^12,13

     
George Thomas PASK was born in 1863 in Manthorpe, Lincolnshire.^3,1 He was the son of John PASK and Ann BELL.^1,3,2 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Manthorpe, Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 8 born in Manthorpe, the son of John PASK.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Bottom Road, Manthorpe, Lincolnshire, he was listed as an unemployed Miller, aged 18 born in Manthorpe, the son of Ann PASK.²
George Thomas PASK enlisted in the Army on 16 January 1882 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, On his attestation papers it showed that he was unmarried, aged 19 years and 10 months, a Miller. It described him as 5ft 8¼ ins, weighing 158 lbs [11 stone 4lbs], his eyes were brownish-grey with black hair.^4,5
George married Mary WEBB in 26 April 1890 in the Carew registration district.^6,7,8,9 At the time of his son's birth registration on 27 August 1894, he was listed as a Corporal R. A. [Royal Artillery]. They were living in Married Quarters, Raglan Barracks, Devonport, Devon.¹⁰
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 35 Corinthian Street, Seaforth, Lancashire, George was listed as aged 38 born in Grantham Lincolnshire, the Head of Household; a Sergeant R.A. [Royal Artillery] living with his wife Mary, and children Winifred, George, and Elsie.⁶
George Thomas PASK was the informant on the death certificate of his wife Mary PASK who died on 20 February 1904 in the Drill Cottage, Stronsay, Orkney.¹¹ George married Margaret Elizabeth LIDDLE on 8 December 1904 in United Free Church of Scotland, Stronsay, Orkney. He was a Drill Instructor, a Widower aged 41, residing at Drill Cottage, Stronsay. His father was listed as John PASK, a labourer, and his mother was Ann PASK née BELL. The marriage was witnessed by John Pask [his brother], and Kate Liddle.¹²
George left the army on 15 November 1906, having served in the Royal Garrison Artillery for 24 years and 8 months. He had attained the rank of Colour Sergeant Major (26087), and received a pension of 27d [pence] for life. The equivalent today would be £8.31 per day, or £3,331 per year. During his service he served in Pembrokeshire, Devonport, Seaforth Lancashire, Stronsay in the Orkneys, Mauritius (2 years 6 months), Singapore (1 year 3 months), and India (3 years 7 months).⁴
His second wife, Margaret, died in 1911 in the Thame registration district.¹³ Shortly after the outbreak of World War I, George re-enlisted on 12 September 1914 at Devonport, Devon. His attestation papers showed that he was aged 51 years and 6 months, a widower, an Army Pensioner, and had served 24 years in the Royal Garrison Artillery. It described him as 5ft 9ins high, weighing 171 lbs [12 stone 3lbs], his eyes were grey and his hair iron grey.⁴
George married Ellen Boyer MEE on 22 July 1916 in Parish Church, Bolton, Lancashire.^4,14,15 And they later lived at 6 Holly Grove, Peverall, Plymouth, Devon.⁴ He ended his WW1 service with the Royal Garrison Artillery on 25 December 1916, due to illness. He had attained the rank of B.S.M. [Battalion Sergeant Major]⁴ George died on 21 December 1919 in Pensilva, Cornwall.^16,5 His estate was probated on 8 March 1920 in Bodmin, Cornwall.¹⁷

     
John Edward PASK was born on 20 May 1873 in Manthorpe, Lincolnshire.^1,2,4 He was the son of John PASK and Ann BELL.^1,3 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Bottom Road, Manthorpe, Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 7 born in Manthorpe, the son of Ann PASK.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Manthorpe, Lincolnshire, he was listed as a General Labourer, aged 17 born in Manthorpe, the son of Ann PASK.⁵ His mother, Ann, was buried on 2 April 1892 in St. John, Manthorpe, Lincolnshire.^6,7 Between 1893 and 1912 John served in the Royal Garrison Artillery for 19 years. He attained the rank of Sergeant in the Royal Garrison Artillery 28th Coy. Service No. 7080.^4,8 He was listed in the census of 31 March 1901 at District Maker Barracks, St. Germans, Cornwall, an unmarried N. C. Officer a Bombardier in the Royal Garrison Artillery aged 27 born in Grantham Lincolnshire.⁹ He witnessed the marriage of Margaret Elizabeth LIDDLE and George Thomas PASK on 8 December 1904 in United Free Church of Scotland, Stronsay, Orkney.¹⁰
John married Elizabeth Ann MAGEE in 1905 in the St. Germans registration district.¹¹ During their early married life they travelled with the Army, and lived in Northern Ireland, and for four years in Hong Kong.
His wife, Elizabeth, died in child birth on 8 June 1912 in Hong Kong.¹² On leaving the army he became a coal miner in one of Tibshelf's collieries.⁸
John married Lizzie L. TOMPKINS in 1914 in the Newark-on-Trent registration district.^13,14 He lived with his wife Lizzie and children at Elm Tree Terrace, Tibshelf, Derbyshire.⁴ In accordance with army rules, he remained on 'reserve', i.e. he could be recalled to the colours if an emergency warranted it. Therefore, at the outbreak of World War I, John was recalled on August 4 1914. He served initially in the Royal Field Artillery, and then joined his old Regiment 28 Coy RGA in July 1915, which was based at Weymouth on Southern Coast Defences.^15,8 John died of natural causes on 16 May 1916 in Portland, Dorset, at the age of 42. At the time he was stationed in Portland.^3,4,16
John's obituary was recorded in The Derbyshire Times possibly Saturday 20 May 1916. The obituary reads:
"Tibshelf has lost by death a very amiable and experienced soldier who, during his comparatively short sojourn in the parish, made many friends by his urbanity and soldierly bearing. We refer to Sergeant J E Pask of the RGA, the announcement of whose death on Tuesday came like a thunderbolt on the grief stricken widow and four young children, who reside in Elm Tree Terrace, Tibshelf. The fateful message was flashed across the wires from Portland merely intimating his death without any explanation of the circumstances. Presumably he died of natural causes. It was all inexplicable as Mrs. Pask had heard from the deceased as recently as last Saturday without the least indication of any illness.
The deceased, who was of magnificent physique, would have been 43 years old if he had lived until last Thursday, and he was expected home this weekend. He was last in Tibshelf on 10th March. He was an old soldier, having served 19 years in the RGA. For about four years he had been in China, evidence of which is seen in his home of a number of handsome Oriental vases and other ornaments. Having concluded his army service he returned to civil life in Lincolnshire and then removed to Newark. It was through the kindly offices of Col. R P Leach who, until he returned to the Army, resided as Nethermoor, Tibshelf, that Sergeant Pask came to Tibshelf two years ago last month and was found work at Tibshelf collieries, while he undertook the duties of drill-Sergeant to the local Church Lad's Brigade, in which capacity he rendered very useful service and secured the esteem of those who became associated with him.
When war broke out, the spirit of the old soldier asserted itself and he enlisted in September 1914 in the Royal Field Artillery, while last July he went into his old Regiment, the RGA. He was a fine type of soldier, and one who commanded respect in Tibshelf. The loss for the young widow and her family is great.^17,4" John was buried in St. John the Baptist Churchyard, Tibshelf, Derbyshire.^3,18,8

Research Note: Information and photographs on this family were kindly provided by Peter Godwin.¹⁹

     Susannah PASK was baptised on 22 August 1824 in Sedgebrook, Lincolnshire.^3,1 She was the daughter of William PASK and Ann WHITEHEAD.^2,3 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Sedgebrook, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 20, assumed to be the daughter of William PASK.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 in Sedgebrook, Lincolnshire, she was listed as a Lace Runner, aged 26 born in Sedgebrook, the daughter of William PASK.^5,6 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Sedgebrook, Lincolnshire, she was listed as an "Assists Mother in the Cottage" aged 35 born in Sedgebrook, the daughter of William PASK.⁷
In the census of 3 April 1881 in Foston, Lincolnshire, Susannah was listed as unmarried living alone, aged 56 born in Sedgebrook, the Head of Household.¹
Susannah died in 1889 in the Newark-on-Trent registration district.⁸