115 year old Salfordian
Apr 29, 2012 15:44:05 GMT
Post by shred on Apr 29, 2012 15:44:05 GMT
What a life.
Published 3rd March 1894
The death is announced from Manchester of William Hampson.' formerly of Salford, who claimed to be the Queen's oldest subject. His age could never be ascertained with certainty, but the old man maintained that he saw his 115 th New Year's Day on January Ist. 1984. Shortly before Christmas, Hampson met with a street accident which confined him to bed, and, it is believed, hastened his end. Hampson used to say that when a boy he heard John Wesley preach in Trinity Church, Salford. His wife died fifty-five years ago, and his two sons were killed in the Crimean War. Four of his uncles were in the Battle of Waterloo. When a young man he enlisted, but his father paid the smart money, amounting to £80, and secured his release. His birthplace was in Salford, and he had not at the time of his death any relations living, so far as is known. For many years he was dependent on the charity of friends.
Published 3rd March 1894
The death is announced from Manchester of William Hampson.' formerly of Salford, who claimed to be the Queen's oldest subject. His age could never be ascertained with certainty, but the old man maintained that he saw his 115 th New Year's Day on January Ist. 1984. Shortly before Christmas, Hampson met with a street accident which confined him to bed, and, it is believed, hastened his end. Hampson used to say that when a boy he heard John Wesley preach in Trinity Church, Salford. His wife died fifty-five years ago, and his two sons were killed in the Crimean War. Four of his uncles were in the Battle of Waterloo. When a young man he enlisted, but his father paid the smart money, amounting to £80, and secured his release. His birthplace was in Salford, and he had not at the time of his death any relations living, so far as is known. For many years he was dependent on the charity of friends.
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