Grewelthorpe
a North Yorkshire Village
Westwood
WESTWOOD. Obituary.February 1930. Report in Ripon Gazette.The death has been announced of Mrs. Sarah Westwood. The wife of William Westwood. the sub-postmaster of Grewelthorpe. Mrs Westwood was possessed of a very genial disposition and was highly respected by all with whom she came in contact. Mr & Mrs Westwood had signified their intention of retiring from Post Office duties shortly and they had hoped to enjoy well earned leisure.
A descendant of Sarah [Barbara King] informs us that Sarah left £4,000 in her will. She thinks that Sarah’s Father was a successful businessman.
In 1901 Sarah & William Westwood were living in Bardsey near Wetherby with Williams Mother Elizabeth.
Elizabeth Westwood. Born C. 1835 Leeds.
Sarah Ann. Westwood [nee Higgins] born 1872 Holbeck, Leeds. Wife of William. Dau of Thomas Ridley Higgins [Stonemason & Publican] & Sarah Jane Cooper.
William Westwood. Born C 1872 Leeds. son of Elizabeth. Married to Sarah Ann.
1911 Census for 35 Masham Street, Bramley, Leeds.
WESTWOOD, William [Head] Married 16 years M age 39 b.1872 Private Means Yorkshire Leeds.
Thanks to Barbara King for additional information on Sarah Ann Westwood who was her 1st cousin 3x removed.