Tabanus: Some evidence:
1835: Eliza Mary Thorold, baptized 25 July 1835 in Blyth, Nottingham. Father: Michael Wynne Thorold, Mother: Eliza (England Select Births and Christenings)
1851 census Ecclesall Bierlow Yorkshire: Michael W. Thorold, 48, Landed Proprietor, Eliza Thorold, 60, Michael R, 20, Land Agent, Edmund, 18, Scholar, William, 17, Scholar, <Eliza M, 15, Scholar>. All children born in Barnby Moor, Nottinghamshire.
1861 census: Eliza Mary Thorold, 25, single, living in Ecclesall Bierlow, with both parents.
1871 census: Eliza M Thorold, 35, living in Bridlington Yorkshire, with her mother Eliza, 80.
1881 census: Eliza Thorold, 45, living in Scarborough Yorkshire, with her brother William and his wife Fanny.
1891 census: Eliza M Thorold, 55, Living on own means in Bridlington Quay, Yorkshire, with servant Margaret, 22.
1901 census: Eliza M Thorold, 65, Living on own means in Bridlington, Yorkshire, with visitor Ruth Turner of Bridlington, 46, Laundress Wash own account working at home.
1904: <THOROLD Eliza Mary of 61 Promenade Bridlington Quay Yorkshire spinster died 24 January Probate London 24 March to Richard Gillbee Thorold land-agent and John Ambrose Morton Sharpe shipbroker’s clerk Effects L6786 1s. 7d.> (National Probate Calendar) (and see her will in Boston Guardian, 2 April 1904)
<DEATH ON THE WAY TO CHURCH. BRIDLINGTON LADY’S SAD END. Last night Miss Eliza Mary Thorold, 70 years of age, died suddenly whilst walking towards the Holy Trinity Church, Bridlington, to attend the evening service. She was accompanied by a friend, Mr Sharp, of London, and when passing by the Vicarage she clutched at the palisading, but slipped and fell. She was supported by the Rev W. G. Hulse’s son, but died immediately, without uttering a word. The body was taken back to her home, at 61, Promenade, and Dr Hutchinson said that death was due to syncope. An inquest was not deemed necessary. Miss Thorold belonged to a well-known Lincolnshire family, and was a connection of the Bishop of Winchester, and also of Mrs Rockliffe, wife of Dr Rockliffe, Hull. She was a very well-known chess player, and about two years ago she played in an international tournament for ladies at London, winning the third prize. She also frequently travelled to Oxford and other places to take part in tournaments. Her brother, who also died suddenly, won much distinction in the game, and ranked as one of the leading players in the county. On two occasions at Bridlington he played simultaneous games with the members of the Bridlington Chess Club, and won them all. On the second occasion Miss Thorold and Mr H. Ireland, the headmaster at the Hilderthorpe schools, were the only players, out of 16, to score against him.> (Hull Daily Mail, 25 Jan 1904, page 3)
<»Yorkshire Weekly Post» says: — Miss Emily Mary Thorold, while on her way to service at Holy Trinity Church, Bridlington, on Sunday last, fell and expired in the street. Miss Thorold was the sister of the eminent player and analyst, the late Edmund Thorold, and was herself a plaver of considerable strength. Her presence was for many years a pleasant feature of amateur chess meetings, and she, together with Miss Mary Rudge, assisted the Bristol and Clifton club in many of their most important matches. Miss Tborold's calm and courteous demeanour, in victory or defeat, was an excellent example to all chess players, even to those of the less sensitive sex.> (Falkirk Herald, 3 Feb 1904, page 8)
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