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In 1871 Julia Bickford, aged 43, born in Camborne Cornwall, widow, was living in St. Hilary, Cornwall. With her were son John S. Bickford (11 months) of Tuckingmill, visitors John Vivian (74) of Camborne, widow, General Practitioner; Frances M. Vivian* (31) of Camborne, spinster; Hugh P. Vivian* (36) of Camborne, merchant & foundry agent, married; Clara E. Vivian (32) of London Middlesex, married; Ethel M. Vivian (3) of Camborne.
* Frances M. and Hugh P. were Julia's half-siblings.
In 1881 Julia Bickford, aged 53, born in Camborne, widow, was living in Basset Rd., Camborne. Present were son John S. V. Bickford (10) of Camborne, scholar; sister Francis M. Vivian (41) of Camborne, unmarried.
In 1891 Julia Bickford, aged 64, born in Camborne, widow, living on own means, was a patient in Great Malvern, Worcestershire.
In 1901 Julia Bickford, aged 73, born in Camborne, widow, was living in Basset Rd., Camborne. With her was Julia's cousin Julia Owens (69) of Marazion, widowed. Son John Bickford and his family were living nextdoor.
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Julia Bickford of Basset Rd, Camborne died aged 82 years (burial record).
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The Late Mrs. Bickford, Camborne.
Mrs. Julia Bickford, of Basset-road, Camborne, passed away on Friday at an advanced age. Mrs. Bickford took a keen interest in local affairs, and subscribed liberally to all the charities of the district. For many years she had acted as treasurer of the Camborne Provident Blanket Society, and was a great friend to the old B Co-Volunteers, 1st Batt., D.C.L.I. It was mainly through the efforts of the late Major Bickford and Dr. Smith that the Camborne Volunteer Company was raised in 1859. In 1864 Major Bickford provided, at his own expense, the magnificent head-quarters and drill ground at Camborne. Since the death of her husband Mrs. Bickford had continued to grant the use of these premises free of charge. She leaves one son, Mr. J. S. Vivian Bickford.
The interment took place at Roskear on Monday morning, amid every token of respect. The Revs. H. Wright and G. B. Hooper officiated, and the Revs. A. A. Adams, vicar of Crowan, and J. S. Carah, vicar of Penponds, were also present. The mourners included Mr. and Mrs. J. S. V. Bickford (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. H. P. Vivian (brother), Miss E. Vivian (niece), Mr. J. Jewell Hill (Penzance), Sir George and Lady Smith, Miss Laura Smith, Miss Butlin, Messrs. J. C. and W. N. Bickford-Smith, and J. R. Daniell....
Royal Cornwall Gazette, 30 Sep 1909, p. 7
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Julia Bickford of Basset-villas Camborne Cornwall, widow, died 24 September 1909. Probate Bodmin 17 March 1910 John Solomon Vivian Bickford, gentleman. Effects £16,302 2s. 9d. 3
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