24 Steeplestone Close, Edmonton, N18

[Colin Rowledge]

Time to tie up a few losses ends on Alfred Digby Fanning and his parents/siblings as they relate to the title of this thread.

1] Occupancy would appear to have started c. 1932-1933 and ended c. 1975-1976 when the last 2 siblings moved to Weymouth, Dorset.

2] 4 deaths during this period of +/- 43 years have factored with reference to this residence:
a] Ellen Fanning - mother - died there of Stomach Cancer on July 2, 1935. As her health deteriorated due to this condition, she and her husband, moved from the family home [60 Franklyn Road, Willesden] to this address to be closer to the 3 unmarried siblings who lived there and could provide her care.

b] After her death and burial Alfred Digby Fanning - father - moved back to 60 Franklyn Road. Shorly before his death, he moved into Twyford Lodge, Willesden and died of Hemiplegia and Cerebral Thrombosis on May 5, 1936.

After the deaths of both parents, the 3 unmarried siblings continued to live together.

c] The next death involved Alfred Digby Fanning [known as 'Dig'] - the eldest son. His stated 'occupation' was Engineer. He travelled extensively throughout the world during his lifetime. His last excursion was in November 1957 when, afflicted with Cancer of the Brain, he went to to the Cape in South Africa. In early December 1957, an extension of stay permit was granted as his condition worsened. On December 16, 1957 he left South Afica and died on December 17 at sea. His remains arrived in England on December 27, 1957 and were claimed by his sister - Ellen Eva Fanning.

d] The final death here was of Ellen Eva - the eldest sister - on May 27, 1968. She also succumbed to Cancer.

After the death of Ellen Eva, the youngest sister - Margaret Jane - atill unmarried lived alone in the residence until being joined by her widowed brother in 1973-1974 and continued residency until moving to Weymouth.

My interest relates to the ownership and history of the house during the 43 years of the Fanning occupancy

Can anyone assist me?

[judyg]

Hi Colin,

Have you tried contacting the Local History Group for the Enfield Council? They may hold old assessment records for the area. Here in South Australia you can trace the ownership of a house at the Lands Title office. I would assume there would be something similar in England.

Cheers
Judyg