James Nash Obituary etc, from Nash Family History website (General)

by Jefff , West London, Middlesex, Thursday, November 07, 2013, 02:40 (4114 days ago) @ HilaryJenkins

Hi Hilary,
searching tinternet gives a few tantalising hits to a "Nash Family History" website, albeit one which doesn't allow easy opening ?. I do hope you've seen it and hopefully with full access compared to my snippets ?

One of that site's contributors is Andrew Price, presumably the originator of this thread. He supplies this Obituary to Amy's father James Nash, I sincerely hope he won't mind me re-posting:

The Obituary of James Dew Nash...born about 1856, died May 14, 1927.
Submitted by his great-grandson, Andrew Price.

THE LATE MR. JAMES DEW NASH

A typical son of old established Forest family was buried in Clearwell Cemetery on Wednesday last week. James Dew Nash. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. George Nash of Sling, (brother of John and William Nash, who were thoroughly well known throught the Forest). He had lived four years over the "alloted span". He was 73 years, was exceedingly active and youthful.

Two virtues stand out in his life - he was practically immune from worry - he refused to worry - and he preferred to enlarge upon his own shortcomings rather than discuss those of other people.

He was shrewd and had long vision, and his sound judgement was often sought for. He never craved the limelight of publicity, but any good cause could be assured of his practical assistance.

During the last quarter of a century he turned his attention to farming, and for 10 years tenanted Stock Farm at Clearwell, and for the past 8 or 10 years, Drybrook Farm.

He had been confined to the house since Christmas, and an affected heart gradually weakened down it's victim, and in spite of the constant medical attention of Dr. O'Driscoll he was forced to take to his bed in May, and bore what proved to be his last illness with remarkable fortitude, passing quietly away on May 14th, leaving a widow and six grown up sons and daughters. The funeral was attended by a very large number of people, drawn from all ranks, who wished to manifest their respect and sympathy. Previous from starting from the house "Rock of Ages" was sung by those gathered around the coffin. the bearers were: Messers H. Cecil, M. Hoare, Wm. Baker, and side-bearers: Messrs Fred Jones, Rd Jones, Jno Jones, H. Teague, (Trowgreen), H. Cook, and F. Williams.

The breastplate of the polished elm coffin was inscribed, "James Dew Nash, died 14th May, aged 74 years."

The principal mourners were: Fred, Jim, Will (sons). Mrs. Bessie Wintle, Mrs. Maud Howells, Mrs. Joe Price (daughters). Geo, and Milson Nash (brothers). Mrs. Jas. Nash and Mrs. Rose Kear (sisters). Bessie Nash, Jack Nash and Fred Nash (grandchildren). Mr. Geo. Howells, Mr. S. Wintle (sons in law). James Nash (brother in law). Mrs. Wm. Nash (sister in law). Mrs. May Elsmore, Mrs. May Wintle (nieces).

A large quantity of beautiful wreaths were brought to the house, in token of respect and friendship. the principal ones were: In loving memory of my dear husband from his loving wife. In loving memory from Bessie and Will Drybrook Farm. In loving memory from Jim and Eugenie and Isabel, Burnt House, Sling. In loving memory of dear Dad from Florrie, Fred and grandchildren Milkwall. In affectionate rememberance from Jim, and Elsie, Whitecroft Farm. In loving memory of Uncle Jim, from May and Howard, Ellwood. In loving memory of Uncle Jim, from Jim and May, Clements End, Green. In loving memory from his sister Rose and Mill, Milkwall. In affectionate rememberance of dear Dad from his daughter Maud and George. In loving memory of dear Dad from his daughter Bessie, Sydney and family, Blakeney. In loving memory of dear Dad, from Amy and Joe, Chepstow. From Dr. O'Driscoll. Mr. Stephens and family, Brook Farm. Grandchildren at Chepstow, Cleve and Punch. Grandchildren, Girlie and Jim, White Croft. Bill and Jack Grandchildren, Drybrook. Mr. J. Nash and Family, Ellwood Farm. Mrs. Nash and Family, Dean Pool, George V. and Mrs. Mountjoy. Mr. and Mrs. J. Miles, Clearwell. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil, 'Clays' sling. Mr. Wood Jenkins and family, Lane End. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baker, Drybrook. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morgan, Sling. Mrs. Mary Ann Elsmore, Sling. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pritchard and Harold, Ellwood. Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Hoare, Holly Lane, Ellwood. Miss Kitty Meek. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brooks, Drybrook. Mrs. and Mrs. C. Howrd, Drybrook. Mr. and Mrs. O. Hoare, Drybrook. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Childs, March Lane. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Hulin, Ellwood. Mr. and Mrs. Beard, Drybrook, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones, Drybrook. Mr. and Mrs. Howard, Clearwell Meend. Mr. and Mrs. Teague, Drybrook.

The Rev. Percy Clarke officiated at the graveside, and as the remains were committed to the earth it was realised that the district was poorer because James Dew Nash had passed to higher service.

Clearly James was a much admired and highly regarded gentleman.

It's of interest that among the many mourners are "Mr & Mrs Sydney HULIN of Ellwood", a possible "link" to the alleged father of Amy Dew Nash, perhaps ???.

http://87.248.112.8/search/srpcache?ei=UTF-8&p=nash+hulin+family+history+clearwell&...

Try as I might I cannot access this site except via individual cached pages such as this, I hope others have more success.

Other search engine hits off this website, found by searching "Nash family history Clearwell" include these cached pages, please advise if the links don't work for you and I'll post the articles in full.

Re Jeremiah Nash b1844, wife Charlotte nee Miles, and their lives in Clearwell and later in Canada.
http://87.248.112.8/search/srpcache?ei=UTF-8&p=nash+family+history+clearwell&ty...

Re Mollie NASH b1910, youngest child of Robert Hawker NASH b1864 Liswerry Monmouthshire, and Jessie RAWSTHORNE.
http://87.248.112.8/search/srpcache?ei=UTF8&p=nash+hulin+family+history+clearwell&a...