Beatrice Maud (Fagg) Shorten (1895 - 1953)

Born 26 Oct 1895 in Queensland, Australia

Wife of Robert Payne Shorten — married 18 Mar 1914 in Queensland, Australia

Died 1953 at about age 57 in Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Beatrice Maud Fagg was born on October 26, 1895 in Queensland, Australia, daughter of William Fagg (1848–1937) and Mary Eliza Wellard (1852–1940).^[1]

In 1891, Beatrice (-5) was living in household of William Shorten (45) in Norwich registration district in Norfolk, England. Born in Norfolk with her parents, William (45) and Ellen (46); and her siblings, Charlotte (23), William (21), Daniel (19), Arthur (17), Ernest (12), George H (11), Ellen E (9), and Leonard W (5). ^[2]

In 1901, Beatrice (5) was living in household of Walter Shorten (15) in Norwich registration district in Norfolk with and her brother, Walter (15). ^[3]

In 1911, Beatrice (15)'s occupation was 'tailoress fitter'. She was living in household of William Shorten (64) in Norwich registration district in Norfolk with her parents, William (64) and Eleanor (66); and her siblings, George Henry (31), Ellen Elizabeth (29), and Walter Leonard (25). ^[4]

Beatrice (18) married Robert Payne Shorten (20) (born on September 18, 1893; son of William Robert Shorten and Wilhelmina (Diamond) Shorten) on March 18, 1914 in Queensland.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008," database
   citing Birth Registration, Norwich, Norfolk, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
   FamilySearch Record: 2XBM-FW1 (accessed 3 July 2023)
   Beatrice Maud Shorten birth registered Apr-May-Jun 1890 in Norwich.
2. ↑ 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891," database
   citing PRO RG 12, Norfolk county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: 44YX-DT2 (accessed 3 July 2023)
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   Beatrice M Shorten (0), single daughter, in household of William Shorten (45) in Norwich registration district in Norfolk, England. Born in Norfolk, England.
3. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901," database
   citing East Wymer subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: XSFP-B9Z (accessed 3 July 2023)
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   Beatrice Shorten (10), single daughter, in household of Walter Shorten (15) in Norwich registration district in Norfolk, England. Born in Norwich.
4. ↑ 1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911," database
   citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: X75P-SHY (accessed 3 July 2023)
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   Beatrice Maud Shorten (21), single daughter, Tailoress Fitter, in household of William Shorten (64) in Norwich registration district in Norfolk, England. Born in Norwich, Norfolk.

See also:

• Marriage Registration:

"England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database
citing 1917, quarter 4, vol. 4B, p. 261, Norwich, Norfolk, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
FamilySearch Record: 26FB-PS6 (accessed 3 July 2023)
Beatrice M Shorten marriage to Sidney R Carey registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1917 in Norwich.

• Death Registration:

"England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database
citing UK General Register Office. Volume: 3B; Page: 354;
FamilySearch Record: QVCN-3T6D (accessed 3 July 2023)
Name: Beatrice M Shorten; Death Date: 1953; Death Place: Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom; Birth Date: 1889; Age: 64.

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