Burgess Family History and Family Documents on Nathanville

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Family Photos

The Burgess Family Photo Album.

Family History Files

Phrenology Head George Burgess (1829 -1905) practiced Phrenology in the Arcades, Bristol from 1861 to 1901. Two books he published about or after 1871, and most likely published in the Bristol area, can beviewed from this site. The first book is a general guide to Phrenology. The Scriptural passages in it were searched out by George Burgess in 1868. The second book was used by George Burgess until his retirement in 1901, the readings being entered into this book by George Burgess for his customers to keep. From here you can also read about the life & times of George Burgess including his Diary, poetry and religious thoughts. Learn about his family history, his parents, his life and his children, view the Burgess family photos, and his scrapbook on Victorian life and culture as told by newspapers of the day.

George Burgess - Phrenologist (original book).
Phrenology by George Burgess - Original copy on Reading of Gertrude Rosa Burgess in 1901.
Phrenology Head Stamps used by George Burgess.
Victorian Scrapbook by George Burgess - Provides a glimpse of Victorian Society & Culture.

Other Documents

Poison letter - A second letter written by Gertrude Burgess.
Letter from Maud Lilley (Burgess) Stickler in Australia to her sister Gertrude Rosa (Burgess) Pratt .

Bristol Blitz January 1941 (WWII) a Tragic Loss

Civilians killed in Bristol during the last war included a Charles W Cryer who was killed in the January 1941 blitz (aged 82), his wife was also killed along with his daughter-in-law (Lily Cryer, aged 23) and his granddaughter (aged 6). His daughter-in-law (Lily Cryer) was the daughter of Edwin Thomas and Selina Mary Ann BURGESS, who were then living at 15 Nelson Street Bedminster, Bristol.

Relevant documents for the Burgess family and other related families including Baglin, Stickler and Willis families.

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Estate of George Burgess 1906	George Burgess back of photo at age 70	Home of Catherine Middleton Burgess and her husband (Phillips) The Bristol Guest House, Paignton, Devon	In memory of Charles burgess 1893	In memory of Eliza burgess 1878
In memory of George Burgess 1905	In memory of George William Burgess 1859	In memory of Jane Burgess 1860	On the loss of hearing	Poison Letter by Gertrude Burgess
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall-cover	The Tenant of Wildfell Hall-inside cover	The Tenant of Wildfell Hall-last page	Will George Burgess	Will Gertrude Pratt (Burgess)

Burgess Family History

Documents and Certificates

Bristol Blitz January 1941 (WWII) a Tragic Loss