Twerton History Society

Solomon (John) Kettlety lived in Twerton between 1830 and 1907.

Solomon (John) Kettlety lived in Twerton between 1830 and 1907.

Im looking for information on William Donovan (whose name appears on the Twerton War Memorial), his wife Florence and daughter Rosie. William was born in Dunedin, New Zealand and was killed on 22 Sept 1914 whilst serving with the 1st Btn Devonshire Regiment which makes him one of the first New Zealanders killed in WW1. Florence was from Wellow and Rosie was born in Bristol. According to the 1911 Census they were living, at that time, at Eggbuckland, Plymouth and he was a farm labourer. Does anyone know anything about this family?

Thanks

Ann McDonald

Hello Twerton,

Can anyone tell me of any old cemeteries in the area and are there any record offices for them?

Thankyou,

Eleanor
from Denmark, West Australia.

1897 Medal

This Queen Victoria medal for Twerton from 1897 was given to school children (often for attendance) to celebrate her 60 years on the throne.  This medal was passed down through the family and probably belonged to Walter Andrew Brooks (known as Joe).  He would have been 14 at the time. He worked at Bath Cabinet Makers as a French Polisher for over 50 years and lived in Landseer Road.