William Meaburn Tatham b. 30 Jul 1862 Great Ryburgh d. 18 Oct 1938 Vicarage, Cantley: The Tatham Family of County Durham

1862 - 1938 (76 years)

Name	William Meaburn Tatham [1, 2, 3]
Birth	30 Jul 1862	Great Ryburgh [2, 3, 4, 5]
Baptism	24 Aug 1862	St Andrew, Great Ryburgh [6]
Residence	Apr 1871	Rectory, Great Ryburgh [4]
Education	abt 1875 - 1880	Marlborough College [2, 7]
Education	22 Oct 1880 - 1884	Brasenose College, Oxford [2, 7, 8]
Occupation	Apr 1881	Oxford University ; Undergraduate BNC [3]
Residence	Apr 1881	Rectory, Great Ryburgh [3]
Event	13 Oct 1882	Great Ryburgh ; Concert [9]
Event	Great Ryburgh. The first concert of the Ryburgh Amateur Society was given on Friday evening. in the National School-room, which was crowded with an appreciative audience. Dr. Horace Hill conducted. The first part of the entertainment was made up of a miscellaneous selection, commencing with the National Anthem. The overture, from Mendelssohn's "Son and Stranger," arranged for piano, violin and violoncellos, was beautifully rendered by Mrs. Tatham, her sons, Messrs. C. and W., and her daughter. Songs, duets, instrumental trios, and choruses followed. Mrs. Tatham played a grand pianoforte selection from Beethoven, in an accomplished manner. Miss Buller, soprano, and Miss Saxton, contralto, were much applauded for their songs, and acknowledged the warm encores given. Mr. C. Tatham, who has the foundation of an excellent tenor voice, was well received. The second part included the cantata of "John Gilpin," with an orchestral overture by members of the society, Mrs. Tatham presiding at the piano. The spirited choruses were fairly well sung. The soloists, in character, Miss Buller, Miss Saxton, and Messrs. C. and W. Tatham, were especially good. The entire evening seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed by all present. [People's Weekly Journal, 14 Oct 1882]
Event	07 Aug 1883	Holkham Hall, Holkham ; Tournament [10]
Event	The Lawn Tennis Tournament at Holkham. The tournament was continued on Tuesday, and, with the exception of one heavy shower, the weather was very fine. Visitors were again permitted to view the interior of the hall, and a large number availed themselves of the opportunity of inspecting the numerous objects of interest. A large number of the gentry honoured the occasion with their presence, and some very fine contests were witnessed with the keenest interest. The results of the competitions were as follows:-- [...] Gentlemen's Doubles (open):-- Prize £5 10s. Messrs. F. W. and W. B. Monement beat, in the last tie, Messrs. W. M. and C. E. Tatham. [...] [People's Weekly Journal]
Education	1884	Cuddesdon College [8]
Degree/Qualif.	1884	Oxford University ; BA [2]
Occupation	1885 - 1890	St Saviour, Folkestone ; Curate [2, 8]
Ordination	1886	Canterbury ; Priest, Church of England [8]
Marriage	14 Jan 1886	St Matthias, Earls Court
Marriage	Louisa Valetta Buller, b. 13 May 1857, At sea, off Malta d. 08 Apr 1939, 12 King's Rd, Doncaster
Degree/Qualif.	1887	Oxford University ; MA [2]
Occupation	1890 - 1892	St Agnes, Kennington Park ; Curate [2, 7, 8]
Occupation	Apr 1891	Clerk in Holy Orders [11]
Residence	Apr 1891	1 South Place, Newington, Surrey [11]
Occupation	30 Nov 1892 -	St Wilfrid, Cantley ; Vicar [2, 12, 13]
Military Service	abt 1901	South Africa ; Chaplain [14]
Military Service	Not found in 1901 census at Cantley or elsewhere. Wife shown as head of household. Presumed to be serving as chaplain to the forces in South Africa. The War: Officers returning home: The steamship Dilwara left Cape Town for England on Nov 28 [1901], having on board ... the following on the passage home: ... Rev. W.M. Tatham ... [The Times]
Occupation	Apr 1911	Clerk in Holy Orders [15]
Residence	Apr 1911	Vicarage, Cantley [15]
Residence		William Meaburn Tatham (1862-1938) in 1930s
Death	18 Oct 1938	Vicarage, Cantley [16, 17, 18]
Death		William Meaburn Tatham (1862-1938) Two Newspaper Obituaries
Burial	21 Oct 1938	St Wilfrid, Cantley [18]
		William Meaburn Tatham & Louisa Valetta Pole Buller Grave in Cantley Churchyard
		William Meaburn Tatham (1862-1938) Newspaper report of funeral
Probate	24 Feb 1939	London ; £2,870 8s. 8d. [19]
Probate	Tatham William Meaburn of The Vicarage Cantley near Doncaster died 18 October 1938 Probate London 24 February to Wilfrid Meaburn Tatham [son] coal merchant Muriel Mary Mackay and Agnes Dowdall [daughters] married women. Effects £2805. 8s. 6d. Resworn £2870 8s. 8d. [NPC 1939]
Notes	Tatham, rev William Meaburn, born at Ryeborough [sic], Norfolk, 30 Jul 1862; 2s George Edmund, cler, Brasenose, matric 22 Oct 1880, aged 18 (from Marlborough), BA 1884, MA 1887, curate of Kennington St Agnes, Surrey, 1890. [Oxford Men 1880-1892] Revd. William Meaburn Tatham was appointed Vicar in 1893. Father Tatham, as he was known, was an Oxford Graduate and keen sportsman, gaining a Blue for both cricket and soccer. Fr. Tatham created both cricket and soccer teams in the Parish which played in local leagues until the outbreak of World War II. He was also a keen golfer and one of the original members, if not a founder member, of Doncaster Golf Club During the ministry of Fr. Tatham, the old school at Branton was closed and replaced by a new National School which stood at the crossroads on the opposite corner to where the present McAuley Catholic High School now stands. This National School was demolished in the early 1970s when the new St. Wilfrid's Church of England Primary School was opened in Valley Drive, Branton. After its closure, the old school in Branton was converted into a Chapel of Ease, dedicated to St. Mary, but eventually demolished in the early 1980s when it became redundant. The bell from the old school was firstly a school bell and then a church bell. It now hangs in the present St. Wilfrid's school and is once again a school bell. It is probable that, during his time at Oxford, Fr. Tatham came under the influence of The Oxford Movement, which caused him to revive the Catholic tradition at St. Wilfrid's which has continued to the present day. Fr. Tatham was not popular with the powers that be and during his entire ministry of more than forty years, the Diocesan Bishop never set foot in the Church. In 1894, under the direction of Ninian, later Sir Ninian Comper, a further restoration and extension of the Church was carried out. It is probable that Ninian Comper had been at Oxford at the same time as Fr. Tatham because, not only was he the supervising architect for the work but he was also Godfather to a number of Fr. Tatham's ten children. During this restoration and extension work, the North wall of the Nave was opened out into the present arches and a new South aisle was added. Retro Chapels were created at the East end of each aisle. The one in the South aisle was dedicated to Our Lady whilst the one in the North aisle was known as the Jesus Chapel. The Jesus Chapel was later removed when the Church was further extended in 1988/1989. Following a fire in 1905, which severely damaged the Rood Screen, Ninian Comper directed further restoration work. In the 1930s, Father Tatham realised that a further extension was necessary to meet the needs of a growing parish and Sir Ninian Comper agreed to do this. Unfortunately, the death of Father Tatham in 1936 [recte 1938] and the outbreak of World War II prevented this from taking place. [History: The Church & Village of Cantley. website accessed 07-Sep-2009] Played Rugby football for England 7 times. Test debut against Scotland at Manchester 04 Mar 1882. Last test against Scotland at Blackheath 01 Mar 1884. [www.scrum.com] Played rugby for England. [MRT] Played for Oxford University and for England, in Rugby Union Football. [Curtis] Oxford University Rugby Blue 1881, 1882, 1883 (Capt). [Marlborough College Register] Tatham, William Meaburn. BNC Oxford, BA 1884, MA 1887. Cuddeston Coll 1884. Deacon 1885, Priest 1886 Canterbury. Curate, St Saviour, Folkestone 1885-1890. Curate, St Agnes, Kennington Park 1890-1892. Vicar, Cantley, Sheffield Diocese, from 1892. Cantley Vicarage, Doncaster. [Crockford's 1932] Chain smoker. Used to rent out the vicarage during St Leger week at Doncaster racecourse; that brought in more money than the living did in a year. [JDTT] [Living worth £600 per Crockford's 1932] One of the first in Cantley to have a car. His youngest daughter Biddy used to drive him around in it. [LOnG 26 Jul 2010] I cannot allow this letter to go out, without a few words about my very dear brother, who passed to the better life on St. Luke's Day. I am told that in spite of the awful agony and suffering endured by him that he was to all those who came near him, so thankful for any little help given, so thoughtful for the future of all, so loving and tender. One who has been assisting in the Parish said at the Service of "Vespers for the dead" on Thursday evening, that 3 special features stood out in his opinion, in the character of Fr. William Meaburn Tatham--(1) His real and intense belief in God, (2) His deep love for the Church, (3) His intense love for those committed to his charge,his parishioners, a love that never wavered or ceased in spite of failure and lapse from the sacraments--and he added one other feature which was his fortitude. For 46 years he was Vicar of Cantley, Doncaster, and saw it grow from 2 small hamlets to an over-grown parish that now requires a third church and to be divided into 2 parishes. He was a native of this parish, born at the Rectory over 76 years ago and baptized in the Church. May he rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon him--may I add he was a true and affectionate father and brother. [Rev. Frederick Hugh Tatham, Rector, Ryburgh Parish Magazine, Nov 1938]
Person ID	I0057	Tatham \| Meaburn branch \| Descendant - male line
Last Modified	10 Aug 2013

Father	George Edmund Tatham, b. 12 Nov 1830, 45 Torrington Square, Bloomsbury d. 25 Oct 1910, Good Shelter, Penn (Age 79 years)
Mother	Elizabeth Susan Block, b. 26 Jul 1834, Kentish Town d. 02 Jul 1917, 10 Hanover House, High St, St John's Wood (Age 82 years)
Marriage	13 Oct 1857	St Michael, Highgate [2, 20, 21, 22]
	Officiating Minister: George Pardoe [Betha's uncle]. Witnesses: A W Block [Betha's father], P Block [Betha's mother]; M Tatham [George's father]; J B Dyne [headmaster of Highgate School]. [Marriage Register] On the 13th inst., at St. Michael's, Highgate, by the Rev. George Pardoe, M.A., uncle of the bride, assisted by the Rev. J.B. Dyne, M.A., the Rev. George Edmund, second son of Meaburn Tatham, Esq., of Merton Lodge, Highgate, to Elizabeth Susan, eldest daughter of A.W. Block, Esq., of Parkfield, Highgate. [Morning Post, 16 Oct 1857]
		George Edmund Tatham & Elizabeth Susan Block Marriage register
Notes	sold on ebay 23 Mar 2008 LEATHER BOUND COMMEMORATION OF THE GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION OF GEORGE AND BETHA TATHAM OCTOBER 1907. 46 signatures of members of the above families who were present at the celebration. Gilt decorations to boards-now faded along edges. Decorated script on frontispiece and on end page. Probably completed by one of family (Emmie Tatham) Signatures- Tatham 32 Moloney 8 Langstaff 6 3 serv + teacher in Apr 1881; 3 serv in 1901.
Photos » Slide Show		St Andrew, Great Ryburgh George Edmund Tatham, Rector, 1859-1884 Frederick Hugh Tatham, Rector, 1910-1947
		George Edmund Tatham & Elizabeth Susan Block Golden Wedding, 13 Oct 1907
		George Edmund Tatham & Elizabeth Susan Block Golden Wedding Dinner Menu, 13 Oct 1907
		George Edmund Tatham & Elizabeth Susan Block shortly before George's death in 1910
		Clayton & Tatham family - 4 generations- 1916 Elizabeth Susan Block (1834-1917) William Meaburn Tatham (1862-1938) Beryl Valetta Mary Tatham (1886-1959) Oswald John Clayton (1916-1985)
Documents		Family Bible - Meaburn Tathams Page 7: Family of George Edmund Tatham, births 1860-1864
Documents		Family Bible - Meaburn Tathams Page 8: Family of George Edmund Tatham, births 1866-1875
Family ID	F0017	Family Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Louisa Valetta Buller, b. 13 May 1857, At sea, off Malta d. 08 Apr 1939, 12 King's Rd, Doncaster (Age 81 years)

Marriage 14 Jan 1886 St Matthias, Earls Court [2, 23, 24]

Jan 14th [1886] St, Matthias' Earls-court by Bishop of Lincoln assisted by father of groom Rev William Meaburn Tatham Curate of St. Saviour's Folkestone 2nd son Rev GE Tatham East Mousley to Louisa Valetta ygst dau of Frederick Pole Buller late BCS. [Times of India, 10 Feb 1886]
The marriage of our late Rector's second son, the Rev. William Meaburn Tatham, of St. Saviour's, Folkestone, to Miss Valetta Buller, daughter of S. P. Buller, Esq., late of the Bengal Civil Service, was celebrated on the 14th of January [1886], at Earl's Court, London, by the Lord Bishop of Lincoln, assisted by the Rev. G. E. Tatham, father of the bridegroom, and Vicar of St. Matthias, Earl's Court, London. In connection with this event a tea was given the same evening in the school-room, Great Ryburgh, to the members of the Ryburgh Benefit Club, their wives, and other friends, the company numbering 84 persons. After tea Mr. W. Mesney, who has since left Ryburgh, spoke a few words to the members, and read a letter from our late Rector, which brought tears to the eyes of many of the members. The tables were then cleared. Several songs were sung by Mrs. Bradley and Mr. W. Mesney, and a skilfully-executed violin solo, by Mr. Horace Hammond, was well received. Dancing was then indulged in until eleven o'clock. In the intervals between the dances other songs were sung by Messrs. Cooper, Slegg, Butler, Howman, and Nelson. Before breaking up cheers were given for the bride and bridegroom, the Rev. G. E. Tatham, the giver of the feast and the founder of the society, and to Mrs. Mesney, who, assisted by other ladies, had so ably carried out all the arrangements for the feast. Next day the school children were regaled, and Mrs. Mesney kindly gave them oranges, apples, and nuts. [Dereham & Fakenham Times, 23 Jan 1886]
Note: Walter Mesney was the Tatham family's tenant of Keeling Hall at that time.

William Meaburn Tatham & Louisa Valetta Buller
Two newspaper reports of golden wedding, 14 Jan 1936

Children

+	1. Beryl Valetta Mary Tatham, b. 13 Nov 1886, Folkestone d. 15 Oct 1959, 8 Chittenden Cottages, Wisley (Age 72 years)
	2. Oswald Meaburn Tatham, b. 25 Feb 1888, Folkestone d. 21 Oct 1906, Winnipeg, MB (Age 18 years)
+	3. Muriel Mary Tatham, b. 02 Nov 1889, East Molesey d. abt Feb 1982, North Warwickshire (Age 92 years)
+	4. Bernard Meaburn Tatham, b. 18 Aug 1891, Southwark d. abt Nov 1965, Chichester (Age 74 years)
	5. Mary Agnes Tatham, b. 18 Mar 1893, Cantley d. 24 Feb 1937, Conifers, Kingston Rd, Teddington (Age 43 years)
+	6. Agnes Tatham, b. 21 Jan 1895, Cantley d. abt May 1978, Poole (Age 83 years)
+	7. Veronica Mary Tatham, b. 06 Aug 1897, Cantley d. 29 Mar 1994, Reading (Age 96 years)
	8. Wilfrid Meaburn Tatham, b. 21 Apr 1899, Cantley d. 30 Oct 1953, Doncaster (Age 54 years)
+	9. Bridget Edith Mary Tatham, b. 29 Nov 1902, Cantley d. 08 Apr 1974, Surrey S W (Age 71 years)

Photos

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Tatham Family of Cantley Village, Doncaster
Silver Wedding of William Meaburn Tatham & Louisa Valetta Buller in January 1911

St Wilfrid, Cantley
William Meaburn Tatham, Vicar, 1892-1938

St Wilfrid, Cantley
from pamphlet by Leonard Sibellas, Vicar of Cantley after William Meaburn Tatham. 12 pages describing church and parish.

Cantley Vicarage
Home of William Meaburn Tatham and family for 46 years

Family ID F0028 Family Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 11 Jun 2012

Photos » Slide Show		William Meaburn Tatham (1862-1938) Founder member of Doncaster Golf Club
		William Meaburn Tatham (1862-1938) from Silver Wedding photo Jan 1911
		George Edmund Tatham & Elizabeth Susan Block Golden Wedding, 13 Oct 1907

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age 18 b Gt Ryburgh
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age 8
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website accessed 07 Sep 2009 23:20
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age 76
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[S02] BMD Index, 1Q1886, marriage reg Kensington.
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marriage notice