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     Edward Jeffries was born circa 1829. He was the son of Edmund Cheese Jeffries and Mary Tench.

     Mary Anne Jeffries was born on 1 November 1823 at Kington; born "Lyonshall" according to the 1871 Census. She was the daughter of Thomas Jeffries Jnr. and Jane Meredith. Mary Anne Jeffries witnessed the marriage of Peter Davis and Jane Jeffries on 30 January 1845 at Parish Church, Pembridge; by licence; the officiating minister being The Rev. William Lee, the bride's uncle by marriage, and the witnesses mostly being relations of the bride - her father's sister Mary Anne; her brother EJJ, and her mother's brothers John & Henry, brother-in-law John Morgan, and nieces Anna Maria Mitchell and Mary Ann Morgan - plus two called William and Jane, surnames illegible. The licence (dated 20 Jan. 45) says the groom was 33 and the bride 19, both of Pembridge parish, the bride's mother (a widow) consenting to the match. Mary Anne Jeffries married Charles Britten on 6 March 1848 at Staunton-on-Arrow, Herefordshire; The Rev. William Lee officiated, and Edward John Jeffries was a witness, as were four others. The groom, a bachelor, was of Byton, Herefs; the bride was of Staunton-on-Arrow, so perhaps living with Wm. Lee, the widower of her aunt Ann. The licence was dated 26 Feb. 1848, signed by the groom in a flowing and cultivated hand. Her married name was Britten. Mary Anne Britten appeared in the household of Charles Britten in the 1851 census at The Woodhouse, Byton, Radnorshire. Mary Anne Jeffries lived on 6 December 1866 at The Woodhouse, Byton. She appeared in the 1871 census at Lower House, Stapleton Court Farm, Presteigne, Herefordshire; Head: "Mary Ann" Britten, a widow, farmer of 544 acres (employing 11 men and 4 boys) a widow b Lyonshall and aged 47, living there with son William 22, brother-in-law Peter Davis (Farmer) married aged 60, his daughter Gertrude 23, and two other visitors and four servants. She died on 8 June 1880 at Rosehill, Lyonshall, at age 56.

     Thomas Jeffries was born on 7 September 1829. He was the son of Thomas Jeffries Jnr. and Jane Meredith. Thomas Jeffries appeared in the household of Charles Britten in the 1851 census at The Woodhouse, Byton, Radnorshire. Thomas Jeffries died between 1 July 1864 and 21 September 1864 at Warminster; Gertrude Davis, his great-niece, recorded in her diary: "We heard of Uncle Tom's death."

     Elizabeth ("Bessie") Jeffries was born on 6 September 1831 at Lyonshall. She was the daughter of Thomas Jeffries Jnr. and Jane Meredith. Elizabeth ("Bessie") Jeffries was baptized on 27 October 1831 at Cotmolre Farm, Lyonshall. She appeared in the household of Jane Meredith in the 1841 census at Sheriffs, Lyonshall. Elizabeth ("Bessie") Jeffries appeared in the household of Peter Davis in the 1851 census at Village Fm. House, Bromfield, Shropshire. Elizabeth ("Bessie") Jeffries appeared in the household of Peter Davis in the 1861 census at Bickmarsh, Welford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. As of 27 November 1862,her married name was Tipping. Elizabeth ("Bessie") Jeffries married William Tipping on 27 November 1862 at Stoke North, Guildford; The groom, aged 37, a bachelor, farmer, of "Bedford" (sic - for "Bidford"), Warwick, son of Wm T, farmer; and the bride, 31, a spinster, no occupation, of Stoke, daughter of Thos J, Gent., married by The Rev. Ellis Lee in the presence of John Tipping, and Henry and Sarah Jane Meredith. Elizabeth ("Bessie") Jeffries appeared in the household of William Tipping in the 1871 census at Bidford-on-Avon. Elizabeth ("Bessie") Jeffries died after 1875 at Sherborne, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcs..

     Henry Jeffries was born on 11 July 1833 at Herefordshire. He was the son of Thomas Jeffries Jnr. and Jane Meredith. Henry Jeffries was baptized on 19 November 1833 at Lyonshall. He was chemist - even now there is a passageway alongside the shop called Jeffries Passage, refurbished in 1988 at 23 High Street, Guildford, Surrey. He married Emily Gilbart, daughter of Leggatt Gilbart, on 1 September 1864 at St. Peter's, Bayswater, London; by licence; the groom being resident in the parish of Holy Trinity, Guildford, aged 31, a bachelor, chemist, son of Thos Jeffries, Gent; and the bride being resident at 64 Pembridge Villas, aged 26, a spinster, no occupation, daughter of Leggatt Gilbart, Gent., the priest being The Rev. Ellis Lee. Henry Jeffries was "at Woodhouse" Byton, with his recently-widowed sister (and his wife) - he was known as "Uncle Harry" - in December 1866. He witnessed the probate of the estate of Peter Davis at District Probate Registry, Birmingham; PD, late of Bickmarsh Hall, Welford, Warwickshire, Farmer, administratrix: Jane Davis of BH, widow (sureties: Henry Jeffries, 23 High St. Guildford, wholesale druggist, and John Davis of Grimley, farmer). Effects under £8,000. No leaseholds. Extracted by Preston & Davis, Tenbury. Henry Jeffries died on 5 January 1898 at 23 High St., Guildford, at age 64. He died on 14 June 1900 at age 66.

     Edward John Jeffries married Jane Jarrot. Edward John Jeffries was born on 31 August 1827 at Lyonshall. He was the son of Thomas Jeffries Jnr. and Jane Meredith. Edward John Jeffries was baptized on 18 September 1827 at Lyonshall. He witnessed the marriage of Peter Davis and Jane Jeffries on 30 January 1845 at Parish Church, Pembridge; by licence; the officiating minister being The Rev. William Lee, the bride's uncle by marriage, and the witnesses mostly being relations of the bride - her father's sister Mary Anne; her brother EJJ, and her mother's brothers John & Henry, brother-in-law John Morgan, and nieces Anna Maria Mitchell and Mary Ann Morgan - plus two called William and Jane, surnames illegible. The licence (dated 20 Jan. 45) says the groom was 33 and the bride 19, both of Pembridge parish, the bride's mother (a widow) consenting to the match. Edward John Jeffries witnessed the marriage of Charles Britten and Mary Anne Jeffries on 6 March 1848 at Staunton-on-Arrow, Herefordshire; The Rev. William Lee officiated, and Edward John Jeffries was a witness, as were four others. The groom, a bachelor, was of Byton, Herefs; the bride was of Staunton-on-Arrow, so perhaps living with Wm. Lee, the widower of her aunt Ann. The licence was dated 26 Feb. 1848, signed by the groom in a flowing and cultivated hand. Edward John Jeffries appeared in the household of Peter Davis in the 1851 census at Village Fm. House, Bromfield, Shropshire. Edward John Jeffries died on 14 May 1855 at Warwick, Qld, at age 27.

     William Tipping was Of Hilborough Manor, Nr. Bidford-On-Avon, Warwks. He was born in 1826. He married Elizabeth ("Bessie") Jeffries, daughter of Thomas Jeffries Jnr. and Jane Meredith, on 27 November 1862 at Stoke North, Guildford; The groom, aged 37, a bachelor, farmer, of "Bedford" (sic - for "Bidford"), Warwick, son of Wm T, farmer; and the bride, 31, a spinster, no occupation, of Stoke, daughter of Thos J, Gent., married by The Rev. Ellis Lee in the presence of John Tipping, and Henry and Sarah Jane Meredith. William Tipping appeared in the 1871 census at Bidford-on-Avon; Wm Tipping, head, married, aged 45, b Aston Cantlow, farmer of 500 acres employing 15 men & 6 boys, with Elizabeth, wife, aged 38, b Pembridge, & 3 children all b Bidford, Wm Ernest, 5, John Jeffries, 3 & Henry Hubert 1, + governess, cook & housemaid. He died after 1875.

     Constance Tipping was Bridesmaid At Her Bro's Wedding. She was born on 14 January 1865. She was the daughter of William Tipping and Elizabeth ("Bessie") Jeffries. Constance Tipping died after 1900.

     Henry Hubert ("Bert") Tipping Dr. was born in 1870. He was the son of William Tipping and Elizabeth ("Bessie") Jeffries. Henry Hubert ("Bert") Tipping Dr. appeared in the household of William Tipping in the 1871 census at Bidford-on-Avon. Henry Hubert ("Bert") Tipping Dr. married Lillian Jeffries, daughter of Henry Jeffries, on 14 June 1900 at Holy Trinity ?? Henry Hubert ("Bert") Tipping Dr. died after 14 June 1990.

     Lillian Jeffries was born. She was the daughter of Henry Jeffries. Lillian Jeffries married Henry Hubert ("Bert") Tipping Dr., son of William Tipping and Elizabeth ("Bessie") Jeffries, on 14 June 1900 at Holy Trinity ?? As of 14 June 1900,her married name was Tipping. Lillian Jeffries died after 14 June 1900.

     H. Haywood Jeffries was vet at Guildford, Surrey. He was born. He was the son of Henry Jeffries. H. Haywood Jeffries died after 1900. He witnessed the marriage of Henry Hubert ("Bert") Tipping Dr. and Lillian Jeffries on 14 June 1900 at Holy Trinity ??

     Francis Joseph Gateley was RC. He was born on 31 March 1887 at 54 Summer Lane, Birmingham. He was the son of Francis John Gateley and Louisa Mary Wheatley. Francis Joseph Gateley emigrated in 1905 from Canada; [Freda Pringle Brown told me he had a bookshop during World War I, but it was worth very little. He had no dependants then, so went along to her father (SJG) to see if he could sell it for him, so he (Francis) could go to the USA - which he did, and there married Hilda, and had a child, for which SJG stood Godfather. After the War, Francis and Hilda - who had a large family - came over on an ex-Servicemen's visit from Saskatchwen. MMD]. He married Hilda Alice Hefford on 11 November 1919 at St. Paul's Rc, Saskatoon. Francis Joseph Gateley died on 8 May 1970 at age 83. He was buried at Saskatoon.

     Hilda Alice Hefford was born on 19 January 1900 at Birmingham. She married Francis Joseph Gateley, son of Francis John Gateley and Louisa Mary Wheatley, on 11 November 1919 at St. Paul's Rc, Saskatoon. Hilda Alice Hefford died on 17 March 1972 at Saskatoon at age 72.

     (Albert) Stephen Gateley was buried at Dundas, Ontario. He was born on 5 November 1920 at Saskatoon. He was the son of Francis Joseph Gateley and Hilda Alice Hefford. (Albert) Stephen Gateley married Gladys Gusta Griese in September 1941 at Killaloe, Ontario. (Albert) Stephen Gateley married Helen May Mann Nee Lambourne in 1960. (Albert) Stephen Gateley died on 4 July 1988 at age 67.

     (Earl) Patrick Gateley was born on 30 August 1925 at Saskatoon. He was the son of Francis Joseph Gateley and Hilda Alice Hefford. (Earl) Patrick Gateley died on 6 December 1995 at Hardisty AB, Canada, at age 70.

     Kathleen ("Kay") Marjorie Lindfield was buried at Nuthurst, Sussex. She was born on 20 July 1924 at Horsham, Sussex. She died on 20 January 1995 at age 70.

     Francis John Gateley was born on 18 May 1846 at Birmingham; b 1847 accg to 1871/81 censuses. He was the son of Thomas Gateley and Elizabeth Williams. Francis John Gateley appeared in the household of Thomas Gateley in the 1851 census at 52 Nursery Terrace, Clarence Pl., Erdington, Birmingham. Francis John Gateley appeared in the household of Elizabeth Williams in the 1861 census at 55 Weaman Street, St George's Ward, Birmingham. Francis John Gateley was a pupil teacher "aged 15" on 7 April 1861 at 55 Weaman Street, St George's Ward, Birmingham. He married Louisa Mary Wheatley in 1869 at Aston. Francis John Gateley was a compositor and tobacconist ("printer compositor" accg to 1881 census) circa 1870. He appeared in the 1871 census at 18 Water Works Street, Aston, Birmingham; Francis J. head, aged 24, a Printer Compositor, with his wife (also "24") and two daughters: possibly it's the wife's parents who were living next door at no. 19. He appeared in the 1881 census at 54 Summer Lane, Birmingham; a printer compositor, head aged 34, living with his wife (a tobacconist) and two daughters. He died on 27 April 1918 at age 71. He was buried at Nechells Cemetery.

     Louisa Gertrude Gateley was born in 1871 at Birmingham. She was the daughter of Francis John Gateley and Louisa Mary Wheatley. Louisa Gertrude Gateley appeared in the household of Francis John Gateley in the 1871 census at 18 Water Works Street, Aston, Birmingham. Louisa Gertrude Gateley appeared in the household of Francis John Gateley in the 1881 census at 54 Summer Lane, Birmingham. Louisa Gertrude Gateley died after 4 April 1881.

     Louisa Mary Wheatley was born before 29 January 1847 at Birmingham; according to 1871/81 censuses. As of circa 1869,her married name was Gateley. She married Francis John Gateley, son of Thomas Gateley and Elizabeth Williams, in 1869 at Aston. Louisa Mary Wheatley appeared in the household of Francis John Gateley in the 1871 census at 18 Water Works Street, Aston, Birmingham. Louisa Mary Wheatley was tobacconist (1881 census) in 1881. She appeared in the household of Francis John Gateley in the 1881 census at 54 Summer Lane, Birmingham. Louisa Mary Gateley died on 29 January 1904 at Aston, Birmingham. She was buried at Nechells Cemetery.

     Alathea Jeffries was baptized on 4 April 1805 at Pembridge. She was the daughter of Thomas Jeffries Snr. and Alethea Cheese. Alathea Jeffries appeared in the household of The Rev. William Lee in the 1841 census at Staunton-on-Arrow, Herefordshire. Alathea Jeffries appeared in the household of The Rev. William Lee in the 1851 census at Lower Staunton, Herefordshire. Alathea Jeffries died on 18 October 1863 at The Vicarage, Staunton-on-Arrow, at age 58. She was buried on 23 October 1863 at Staunton-on-Arrow.

     The Rev. William Lee was born on 8 July 1801 at Ottery St. Mary, Devon. He was Curate 1825, Vicar 1841 between 1825 and 1865 at Staunton-on-Arrow. He married Ann Jeffries, daughter of Thomas Jeffries Snr. and Alethea Cheese, on 11 October 1827 at Pembridge; by licence. The Rev. William Leeappeared in the 1841 census at Staunton-on-Arrow, Herefordshire. He witnessed the marriage of Peter Davis and Jane Jeffries on 30 January 1845 at Parish Church, Pembridge; by licence; the officiating minister being The Rev. William Lee, the bride's uncle by marriage, and the witnesses mostly being relations of the bride - her father's sister Mary Anne; her brother EJJ, and her mother's brothers John & Henry, brother-in-law John Morgan, and nieces Anna Maria Mitchell and Mary Ann Morgan - plus two called William and Jane, surnames illegible. The licence (dated 20 Jan. 45) says the groom was 33 and the bride 19, both of Pembridge parish, the bride's mother (a widow) consenting to the match. The Rev. William Lee witnessed the marriage of Charles Britten and Mary Anne Jeffries on 6 March 1848 at Staunton-on-Arrow, Herefordshire; The Rev. William Lee officiated, and Edward John Jeffries was a witness, as were four others. The groom, a bachelor, was of Byton, Herefs; the bride was of Staunton-on-Arrow, so perhaps living with Wm. Lee, the widower of her aunt Ann. The licence was dated 26 Feb. 1848, signed by the groom in a flowing and cultivated hand. The Rev. William Lee appeared in the 1851 census at Lower Staunton, Herefordshire. He died on 6 January 1864 at The Vicarage, Staunton-on-Arrow, Herefordshire, at age 62. He was buried on 11 January 1864 at Staunton-on-Arrow. His estate was probated after 11 January 1864; will proved by sons, The Rev. Ellis Lee and William Lee - estate £450.0.0.

     Arthur Lee was buried at Staunton-On-Arrow, Herefordshire. He was born circa 1836. He was the son of The Rev. William Lee and Ann Jeffries. Arthur Lee appeared in the household of The Rev. William Lee in the 1841 census at Staunton-on-Arrow, Herefordshire. Arthur Lee died on 22 September 1868.

     Agnes Lee was buried at Staunton-On-Arrow, Herefordshire. She was born after 31 December 1827. She was the daughter of The Rev. William Lee and Ann Jeffries. Agnes Lee appeared in the household of The Rev. William Lee in the 1841 census at Staunton-on-Arrow, Herefordshire. Agnes Lee appeared in the household of The Rev. William Lee in the 1851 census at Lower Staunton, Herefordshire. Agnes Lee died on 3 May 1861.

     The Rev. Ellis Lee was born in 1829. He was the son of The Rev. William Lee and Ann Jeffries. The Rev. Ellis Lee appeared in the household of The Rev. William Lee in the 1841 census at Staunton-on-Arrow, Herefordshire. The Rev. Ellis Lee appeared in the household of The Rev. William Lee in the 1851 census at Lower Staunton, Herefordshire. The Rev. Ellis Lee appeared in the 1861 census at Broad St Saving Bank, Hay-on-Wye, Brecknockshire. He witnessed the marriage of William Tipping and Elizabeth ("Bessie") Jeffries on 27 November 1862 at Stoke North, Guildford; The groom, aged 37, a bachelor, farmer, of "Bedford" (sic - for "Bidford"), Warwick, son of Wm T, farmer; and the bride, 31, a spinster, no occupation, of Stoke, daughter of Thos J, Gent., married by The Rev. Ellis Lee in the presence of John Tipping, and Henry and Sarah Jane Meredith. The Rev. Ellis Lee witnessed the marriage of Henry Jeffries and Emily Gilbart on 1 September 1864 at St. Peter's, Bayswater, London; by licence; the groom being resident in the parish of Holy Trinity, Guildford, aged 31, a bachelor, chemist, son of Thos Jeffries, Gent; and the bride being resident at 64 Pembridge Villas, aged 26, a spinster, no occupation, daughter of Leggatt Gilbart, Gent., the priest being The Rev. Ellis Lee. The Rev. Ellis Lee died on 5 January 1865. He was buried on 11 January 1865.

     Frances Lee was buried at Staunton-On-Arrow, Herefordshire. She was born circa 1830. She was the daughter of The Rev. William Lee and Ann Jeffries. Frances Lee died on 15 April 1832.

     Cyril Vernon Tillett was Architect. He Queens Cambridge. He was CofE. He was buried at Arrow. He was born on 19 June 1911. He married Emily Mary Gateley MBE, daughter of Arthur John Gateley KSG and Emily Gertrude Hodgkiss, on 11 June 1988 at Our Lady & St. Simon Stock, Putney, London. Cyril Vernon Tillett died on 4 May 1997 at Arrow at age 85.

     John James Yorke Scarlett was born on 12 April 1907 at Bodie, California. He was the son of John Edwin ("Jack") Scarlett and Annie Elizabeth Byner. John James Yorke Scarlett was christened on 9 September 1909 at St. Paul's, Kamloops, B.C. Canada. He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of John Edwin ("Jack") Scarlett at Bodie, California; Head: John E. Scarlett, Mining Company bookkeeper, aged 30 [sic!], born in Canada to Canadian parents, living in rented accommodation with his wife Annie, 28 [sic!], born in England of English parents and their two children Evelyn 4 and York 3, both born in California, where their parents had lived for 9 and 7 years respectively. John James Yorke Scarlett went to Cheltenham College (as a day boy, arriving in 1920, leaving July 1925). He was confirmed on 25 November 1920 at St. Barnabas', Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, England; by the Bishop of Chichester. He won the Division III Drawing Prize, in the Summer Term, "Shackleton in the Antarctic, 1907-09" by Ernest Shackleton himself, when in Form Lower IV A, Military & Engineering Side of the College in 1921. He won a prize for holiday drawings and paintings (birds etc.), as evidenced by the prize book, An introduction to the study of Gothic Architecture on 1 October 1923 Cheltenham College. He won the Hornby prize for French (in the Army Entrance Examination) - as evidenced by his prize books, "Soldiers Three and other stories" by Kipling, and "The Golden Bough", by Frazer in June 1925 Cheltenham College. He went to the RMA Woolwich (where he was a Prize cadet). He was a 2nd lieut. in the Royal Signals in 1927. He married Frances Holme Wiggin, daughter of Francis Holme Wiggin and Margaret Carey, on 11 March 1939 at Kensington Register Office. John James Yorke Scarlett was a Squadron Leader in the RAF (and a Film Sound Recordist formerly) on 20 June 1945. He lived in 1946 at Kensington, London; "We moved from Ashprington House in Ashprington to lodge with cousins when Father went back to work for the RCA dubbing theatre in Hammersmith after being demobed", said James. They lived at 45 Queensdale Rd., 19 Brook Green (which was nearer to JJYS's work at the RCA dubbing theatre, Hammersmith); 9 Queensdale Place (Eva Nisbett being at no 7); and 37 Addison Avenue between about 1958 and 1963. He lived in January 1963 at The Old Rectory, Cadeleigh, nr. Tiverton, Devon. He lived in August 1973 at The Post Office, Fossebridge. He died on 23 January 1984 at Cheltenham General Hospital at age 76.

     Frances Holme Wiggin was born on 26 October 1905 at England. She was the daughter of Francis Holme Wiggin and Margaret Carey. Frances Holme Wiggin appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in the household of Caroline Eva Wiggin at Langton Lodge, Cudnall St, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham; Eva Caroline (sic) Wiggin, 56, nil occupation, with Hilda Holme (sic) W (8), Frances Holme W (5), Constance Hippisley, visitor, single (58) b Stow, nil, Ethel Rudkin, governess (28) b Horsley, a cook, parlour maid, housemaid & kitchen maid. Frances Holme Wiggin lived in June 1914 at Langton Lodge, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. She was educated at Cheltenham Ladies' College. She lived in July 1915 at Langton Lodge. She lived in May 1916 at Langton Lodge. She was a member of XIII Chelt. Girl Guides (on camp at Tintern, Monmouthshire) in August 1922. She was She arrived at Tilbury from Colombo on the "Lancashire" via Rangoon, described on the passenger list as of 20 Pelham Crescent, SW7; aged 22 on 20 April 1928. She married John James Yorke Scarlett, son of John Edwin ("Jack") Scarlett and Annie Elizabeth Byner, on 11 March 1939 at Kensington Register Office. Frances Holme Wiggin lived with John James Yorke Scarlett in 1946 at Kensington, London; "We moved from Ashprington House in Ashprington to lodge with cousins when Father went back to work for the RCA dubbing theatre in Hammersmith after being demobed", said James. They lived at 45 Queensdale Rd., 19 Brook Green (which was nearer to JJYS's work at the RCA dubbing theatre, Hammersmith); 9 Queensdale Place (Eva Nisbett being at no 7); and 37 Addison Avenue between about 1958 and 1963. Frances Holme Wiggin lived with John James Yorke Scarlett in January 1963 at The Old Rectory, Cadeleigh, nr. Tiverton, Devon. Frances Holme Wiggin lived with John James Yorke Scarlett in August 1973 at The Post Office, Fossebridge. Frances Holme Wiggin died on 18 August 1990 at Syreford, near Cheltenham, at age 84. She was buried at Hampnett Churchyard.

     Elizabeth Carolyn Scarlett was born on 18 February 1966. She was educated at University College, London; where she graduated in biology - having previously been at school at Rendcomb, Gloucs. She was designing buildings in 2002. She lived in 2002 at Sydney, Australia. She died on 1 November 2004 at Sydney, Australia, at age 38.

     John Edwin ("Jack") Scarlett was born on 28 February 1861 at Woodlands, West Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of Samuel Scarlett and (Harriet) Emma Fisher. John Edwin ("Jack") Scarlett appeared on the census of 1901; No sign of him in the British Census. He married Annie Elizabeth Byner, daughter of James Byner and Anne Sabina Wightwick, in May 1905 at San Francisco. John Edwin ("Jack") Scarlett emigrated from Bodie, California. He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Bodie, California; Head: John E. Scarlett, Mining Company bookkeeper, aged 30 [sic!], born in Canada to Canadian parents, living in rented accommodation with his wife Annie, 28 [sic!], born in England of English parents and their two children Evelyn 4 and York 3, both born in California, where their parents had lived for 9 and 7 years respectively. He lived in January 1921 at Nam In, North Shan State, Burma. He died on 18 October 1938 at 1 Burkes Road, Beaconsfield, at age 77. He was described as a "Mining Engineer, retired" on his death certificate.