| Birth* |
19 December 1886 |
Sarah Elizabeth Muddock was born on 19 December 1886 at 13 Pooles Park, Islington, Middlesex, England.8,2,9,10,4 |
| Christening |
5 August 1888 |
She was christened on 5 August 1888 at Tingewick, Buckinghamshire, England; Sarah Elizabeth Muddock, James and Elizabeth (although it is likely that the name Elizabeth is a mistake) Muddock, abode London, trade painter.5 |
| Address* |
5 August 1888 |
She was recorded as living at London, England, on 5 August 1888.5 |
| (with Parents) 1891 UK Census |
5 April 1891 |
She appeared in the 1891 UK census which was taken on 5 April 1891 with her parents James Muddock and Mary Ann Horwood at 37 Mayton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England, in the household with her was also William James Muddock.10 |
| 1901 UK Census |
31 March 1901 |
Sarah Elizabeth Muddock appeared in the 1901 UK census which was taken on 31 March 1901 at Church of England Industrial Home for Girls, The Mumbles, 1 Mount View, Oystermouth, Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales.4 |
| Occupation |
31 March 1901 |
Sarah's occupation was given as 'inmate' on 31 March 1901.4 |
| Note* |
31 March 1901 |
Set well away from the road and the lines of holidaymakers, Mumbles Home for Girls offered a fine view and splendid air. The Home was certified under the Industrial Schools Act, which meant that any child under fourteen who was found homeless, begging, or housed in unsanitary or disrespectful conditions could be sent there. The Bishop of St David’s opened the Home on July 1st 1885, with Miss Fry as the first Honorary Secretary. The Home accommodated up to twenty-five girls aged between seven and fifteen. Unlike in other homes, the girls were only required to wear uniform on special occasions. The Society did not want them to stand out from other children in the town. The gate in front of the main door bore the inscription “Mumbles Home for Girls”, with no mention of the Waifs and Strays' Society. This was because the Society believed that once the children were taken into the Home they were no longer waifs and strays, but became “objects of love and care”. Equally loved were the swing and a seesaw that were situated in the playground, which looked out towards the surrounding hills. The ground floor housed the schoolrooms, kitchen, scullery, pantry and bathroom. The first floor held the matron’s (Miss Langley's) sitting room (which was also used for committee meetings) and a sewing room. On the second floor were eight dormitories. The Home held lots of fêtes and bazaars at nearby Oystermouth Castle, which proved very successful. Miss Fry was replaced as Honorary Secretary in 1892 by Mrs Galscondine. We do not know the reasons for this Home's closure in 1902. The Annual Report for that year only mentions “various reasons”.11 |
| Married Name |
13 March 1909 |
After her marriage on 13 March 1909, her married name was Davis.1,9 |
| Address |
13 March 1909 |
She was recorded as living at 88 Southmoor Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, on 13 March 1909.9 |
| Name Variation |
13 March 1909 |
On 13 March 1909, Sarah Elizabeth Muddock was refered to as Dorothy Sarah Muddock which was not her correct name.1,9 |
| Marriage* |
13 March 1909 |
She married Walter Joseph Davis, son of John Davis, on 13 March 1909 which took place at The Register Office, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England; age on marriage certificate is 23 years for Walter Joseph Davis and is 22 years for Dorothy Sarah Muddock.1,9,12 |
| Address |
13 April 1910 |
Sarah Elizabeth Muddock was recorded as living at Crescent Road, Cowley, Oxfordshire, England, on 13 April 1910.3 |
| Address |
2 February 1913 |
She was recorded as living at 131 Howard Street, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, on 2 February 1913.13 |
| Name Variation |
2 February 1913 |
On 2 February 1913, Sarah Elizabeth Muddock was refered to as Dorothy Sarah Muddock which was not her correct name.13 |
| Address |
9 December 1913 |
She was recorded as living at 5 Heidelberg Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, England, on 9 December 1913.14 |
| Name Variation |
9 December 1913 |
On 9 December 1913, Sarah Elizabeth Muddock was refered to as Dorothy Sarah Davis which was not her correct name.14 |
| (Parent) Death |
9 December 1913 |
She was recorded on the death document of her child Violet Bessie Davis, who died on 9 December 1913 at 5 Heidelberg Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, England.15,14 |
| Address |
5 April 1956 |
Sarah Elizabeth Muddock was recorded as living at 2 Albert Place, Albert Place, St Ebbes, Oxfordshire, England, on 5 April 1956.12 |
| Death* |
5 April 1956 |
She died on 5 April 1956 at Cowley Road Hospital, Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, at age 69 years, 3 months and 17 days.16,12 |
| Cremation* |
April 1956 |
Her body was cremated in April 1956 at Oxford Crematorium, Bayswater Road, Headington, Oxfordshire, England.17,12 |