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Wouldham, Martha

Biographical

Registration number933
SurnameWouldham
First name(s)Martha
Address(es)

33 Southwater Road, St Leonards on Sea, Sussex

Date of registration2 May 1890
Qualifications

Certificate, London Hospital 1876-1880; Chelsea Infirmary 1880-1883

Remarks

Deceased November 1897 MB

Personal details

Date of birth1856
Place of birthSt George in the East, London
Family details

1861 census, the family consist of Benjamin Wouldham married to Martha, with 4 children, Martha is the second daughter. Benjamin is described as a Plumber Journeyman and her mother a dealer in heavy apparel. They are living at 17, North Street, Whitechapel.In 1871 census there is no mention of her father, Martha is 15 years old.

Date of death6 November 1897
Place of deathHastings, Sussex
Additional personal details

In 1891 Martha is living as a boarder in the Rectory, Brede Hill, Brede, Rye. She is single and occupation is described as Sick Nurse.

Professional details

Work experience

London Hospital 1876-1880; Chelsea Workhouse Infirmary 1880-1883. This is her address on the night of the 1881 census, she is 23 years old and described as a nurse.

Professional activities

Member of RBNA in 1890 register

Sources

Register of Nurses (RBNA 4/1) - Royal British Nurses' Association Records, King's College London Archives 1861, 1871, 1881 and 1891 census Register of Deaths - Hastings, Sussex Oct-Nov-Dec 1897

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