At the time of the 1891 England Census William Britcher, age 17, born in Tonbridge Kent, fruit salesman, was with his parents in Oak Lodge, 126 Primrose Hill, Tonbridge Kent.
At the time of the 1901 England Census William Britcher, age 27, born in Tonbridge Kent, fruiterer, was with his widowed mother Frances H Britcher at 16 High St., Tonbridge Kent.
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SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. W. BRITCHER.—Mr. William Britcher, the well-known fruit salesman, of Tonbridge High-street, died suddenly about eight o'clock yesterday (Thursday) morning, from heart disease. The unfortunate occurrence was entirely unexpected, as deceased had been about as late as the previous evening. Mr. Britcher was a prominent member of the Medway Lodge of Freemasons at Tonbridge, and was an associate member of the local branch of the Y.M.C.A. and a member of the Tonbridge Rifle Club. Deceased was 35 years of age. He was not married. The funeral takes place on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock.
Kent & Sussex Courier, 26 February 1909, p. 11
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THE LATE MR. W. BRITCHER.
Funeral at the Cemetery.
As chronicled in our last issue, death has removed from our midst an esteemed tradesman, in the person of Mr. William Britcher, fruiterer, of High Street. The deceased gentleman was a fluent French speaker, and last summer, on the occasion of the visit of the Parish Church choir to Boulogne, he acted as guide. He also acted in this capacity when the members of the Tonbridge Fire Brigade visited Milan, some three years ago. He was educated at Mr. Lane's private school, in Quarry Hill. The late Mr. Britcher was well-known as a Freemason, being a member of the Borough Lodge, London, 2589, the Royal Jubilee Chapter, 72, and the Medway Lodge, Tonbridge. He was a member of the Tonbridge Bowling Club, and his knowledge of French was much appreciated, when several of the members visited the Continent. The deceased gentleman was connected with the Tonbridge Rifle Club, a member of the Ratepayers' Association, and an associate of the Y.M.C.A....
Tonbridge Free Press, 5 March 1909, p. 4
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William Britcher of 16 High-street Tonbridge died 25 February 1909. Probate London 18 March to Stephen Britcher, salesman. Effects £6772 12s. 6d. Resworn £6849 18s. 6d. 3
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