In 1911 Esther Maud Veal, aged 23, born in Troon Camborne (no children) and husband of 1 year Stanley Veal, aged 23, born in St. Endellion, tin dresser, were living in "The Square," Beacon, Camborne, Cornwall. With them was Esther's mother Elizabeth Mary Keverne (56) of Camborne, widow, tailoress.
In 1921 Esther Maud Veal, aged 33 years 11 months, born in Camborne, home duties, and husband Stanley Veal, aged 33 years 11 months, born in St. Endellion, battery assistant, tin dressing plant (unemployed), were living in Beacon Camborne. With them were sons (born in Camborne) Reginald Owen Veal (10y 1m) and Stanley Glyn Veal (9m).
In the 1939 Register Esther M Veal (b. 22 Jul 1887), unpaid domestic duties, and husband Stanley Veal (b. 24 Jul 1887), fitter mining machinery, were living at 76 Fore Street, Beacon, Camborne. At the same address were (son) Stanley G Veal (b. 17 Sep 1920), and (Esther's mother) Elizabeth M Keverne (b. 10 Feb 1856), widow, unpaid domestic duties.
In April 1955 Esther Maud Veal, widow, was granted Administration of her late husband's personal effects.
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Mrs E Veal
Beacon
Beacon has lost its oldest woman resident and Beacon Methodist Church its oldest member in the death of Mrs. Esther Maud Veal (97), of 84, Fore-street, Beacon.
Mrs. Veal, who died at Barncoose Hospital, moved to Beacon in 1909 and lived in the same house for 75 years. She was the widow of Mr. Stanley Veal who died in 1955.
She was a life-long Methodist, and staunch and regular member of the village chapel and at 75 was still holding weekly coffee mornings to help raise funds for the chapel's renovation.
The service at the chapel was led by the Rev. Alan Francom, who paid tribute to her life and work for the chapel.
Mourners were Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Veal (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Veal and Miss J. Veal (grandchildren), Mr. C. James and Messrs. and Mesdames R. B. Trevarthen, P. Blight, R. Thomas, H. Fine and F. O. Pascoe (nephews and nieces).
The West Briton and Royal Cornwall Gazette, Thursday, 20 Sep 1984, p. 17
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Esther Maud Veale of 84 Fore St Beacon Camborne died 10 September 1984. Probate Bristol 11 October. Personal estate not exceeding £40000. 4
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