WEST FAMILY, CANTERBURY

~ WEST FAMILY ~

CANTERBURY

Left to right: Albert West, Arthur West (son), Albert West (son)

D.O.B. 1870 - ?

Constable No. 21 as noted on his collar

A large and imposing man (6ft 4ins plus), a devoted family man with a wife and 4 children

Resided at - Stelling Villas, St Peters Grove, Canterbury

1917-18 - listed at No. 62 St. Peter's Grove

Served in the Canterbury Police for many years. Upon retirement, he became the landlord of the Kings Head pub (now the Samaritans Northgate, Canterbury).

Albert West and grandson Albert West

*Albert West was noted as publican of The Kings Head (32 Northgate Street) from at least 1922-1930

He was obviously a well-respected man in Police circles, reflected by the presence of dignitaries and Police participation in his funeral procession (see attached pics below).

St. George's Place above

The procession on the way to the cemetery

The procession through the gates of Canterbury Cemetery

The procession through Canterbury Cemetery

The procession of friends and family through Canterbury Cemetery

The procession through Canterbury Cemetery

The procession through Canterbury Cemetery with the police force

The burial in Canterbury Cemetery

The Police Force in front of Canterbury Cemetery

Information from the CC archives (there are about 32 references to him), here are a few, with the earliest and latest date:

Acquittal (Sept 24, 1891) Matilda Foster and William Allen: charged on the information of William Henry Hutchinson of stealing a clock belonging to him, value 5s. Witness statements: William Henry Hutchinson, a Licensed Victualler, of the ‘Princess Louise Inn’ St Mary Northgate Canterbury; James Tillerson, a Labourer, living at 54 Northgate St Canterbury; and PC Albert West Canterbury Police. And, the Court is in the opinion that the said charge is not proved. Therefore the Court doth hereby dismiss the case.

Conviction Notice (March 20, 1893) Pte. William Barber of East Kent Regiment: obstructing Albert West a police officer executing his duty as a Constable of the City & Borough of Canterbury. Fined 5s plus 6s 6d costs payable forthwith. If in default of payment the sum to be raised by the sale of the defendant's goods or 7 days, hard labour, in HMP St Augustine's Canterbury.

Probation Order (Feb 1, 1910) Charles Fassum and Benjamin Nicholson: stealing coal, value 6s 11d, property of William Burinston. Witness statements: William Burinston, Coal Merchant of The Coal Yard North Lane Canterbury and Constable Albert West Canterbury Police. Charge proved for both defendants who were each given 6 months probation on their own recognizance of £5.

1890's

William T. SMITH, Police Constable

Stephen OAKENFULL, Police Constable

William MOORE, Police Constable

Henry J. SEATH, Policeman

Albert WEST, Policeman

Henry TWYMAN, Policeman

In 1894 the men serving with him were - Police Constables:

MOUSER

HOLNESS

STONE

ORMAN

ROBINSON

ANSLOW

HOLDER

REYNOLDS

LOCKEY

E. GODDARD

J. GODDARD

HAWKES

WENTWORTH

SMITH

BUTCHER

EWELL

JURY

SWAIN

SERGEANT DUNK

INSPECTOR SINCLAIR

TWYMAN

SUPERINTENDENT FARMERY

SERGEANT HOLLAND

IVES

SERGEANT JACKSON

GILHAM

PLEASE CAN YOU CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION TO SHARE ON THE FAMILY


~ WEST FAMILY ~ CANTERBURY Left to right: Albert West, Arthur West (son), Albert West (son) D.O.B. 1870 - ? Constable No. 21 as noted on his collar A large and imposing man (6ft 4ins plus), a devoted family man with a wife and 4 children Resided at - Stelling Villas, St Peters Grove, Canterbury 1917-18 - listed at No. 62 St. Peter's Grove Served in the Canterbury Police for many years. Upon retirement, he became the landlord of the Kings Head pub (now the Samaritans Northgate, Canterbury). Albert West and grandson Albert West Albert West was noted as publican of The Kings Head (32 Northgate Street) from at least 1922-1930 He was obviously a well-respected man in Police circles, reflected by the presence of dignitaries and Police participation in his funeral procession (see attached pics below). St. George's Place above* The procession on the way to the cemetery The procession through the gates of Canterbury Cemetery The procession through Canterbury Cemetery The procession of friends and family through Canterbury Cemetery The procession through Canterbury Cemetery The procession through Canterbury Cemetery with the police force The burial in Canterbury Cemetery The Police Force in front of Canterbury Cemetery Information from the CC archives (there are about 32 references to him), here are a few, with the earliest and latest date: Acquittal (Sept 24, 1891) Matilda Foster and William Allen: charged on the information of William Henry Hutchinson of stealing a clock belonging to him, value 5s. Witness statements: William Henry Hutchinson, a Licensed Victualler, of the ‘Princess Louise Inn’ St Mary Northgate Canterbury; James Tillerson, a Labourer, living at 54 Northgate St Canterbury; and PC Albert West Canterbury Police. And, the Court is in the opinion that the said charge is not proved. Therefore the Court doth hereby dismiss the case. Conviction Notice (March 20, 1893) Pte. William Barber of East Kent Regiment: obstructing Albert West a police officer executing his duty as a Constable of the City & Borough of Canterbury. Fined 5s plus 6s 6d costs payable forthwith. If in default of payment the sum to be raised by the sale of the defendant's goods or 7 days, hard labour, in HMP St Augustine's Canterbury. Probation Order (Feb 1, 1910) Charles Fassum and Benjamin Nicholson: stealing coal, value 6s 11d, property of William Burinston. Witness statements: William Burinston, Coal Merchant of The Coal Yard North Lane Canterbury and Constable Albert West Canterbury Police. Charge proved for both defendants who were each given 6 months probation on their own recognizance of £5. 1890's William T. SMITH, Police Constable Stephen OAKENFULL, Police Constable William MOORE, Police Constable Henry J. SEATH, Policeman Albert WEST, Policeman Henry TWYMAN, Policeman In 1894 the men serving with him were - Police Constables: MOUSER HOLNESS STONE ORMAN ROBINSON ANSLOW HOLDER REYNOLDS LOCKEY E. GODDARD J. GODDARD HAWKES WENTWORTH SMITH BUTCHER EWELL JURY SWAIN SERGEANT DUNK INSPECTOR SINCLAIR TWYMAN SUPERINTENDENT FARMERY SERGEANT HOLLAND IVES SERGEANT JACKSON GILHAM PLEASE CAN YOU CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION TO SHARE ON THE FAMILY
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