Longman, William (1834-1915)

Transcription of obituary published in the Primitive Methodist Magazine by J.G.

William Longman was born in Hull in 1834, and died there October 21st, 1915. Converted in young manhood, he joined our people. He married Miss Martha Medd, a devoted worker, and for over fifty years they served in Sunday school and church. Especially were they devoted to the cause at Lincoln Street, Mrs. Longman being a Sunday school teacher, and he a trustee, and for some years treasurer of the trust. In later years he became also a trustee for Clowes and Lambert Street chapels. To all these churches they gave liberally.

Bro. Longman’s best work was done in the pulpit. Possessing speaking power, he became a local preacher and won considerable popularity. He was an earnest advocate of the cause of temperance. He took practical interest in the Port of Hull Society’s Orphan Homes.

He held a position of much responsibility in Earle’s ship-building yard, and won alike the respect of the men and the confidence of the managers and directors. His chief joy was in his home and his Church. He loved his children, and kept open house for the ministers.

After the funeral service he was interred in Spring Bank Cemetery.

Family

William was born on 24 October 1834 at Hull, Yorkshire, to parents Thomas Longman, a boiler maker (1841), and Christiana Hope. He was baptised on16 November 1834 at Mill Street PM Chapel, Hull.

Census returns identify the following occupations for William.

1861 boiler maker
1871 boiler maker
1881 boiler maker
1891 boiler maker
1901 boiler maker
1911 retired boiler maker

He married Mary Ann Kirby (1836-1855) on 25 August 1853 at Holt Trinity, Hull, Yorkshire.

He married Martha Medd (1835-1921) in the summer of 1858 at Hull, Yorkshire. Census returns identify three of four children.

Anne Emily (1860-1925) – married John Watson, an engine fitter (1881), in 1879
Martha Elizabeth (1864-1928) – married Frederick James Robinson, a railway traffic agent (1911), in 1896
Emma Julia (1867-1938) – married William Henry Johnson, a railway clerk (1891), in 1886

William died on 21 October 1915 at Hull, Yorkshire.

References

Primitive Methodist Magazine 1916/489

Census Returns and Births, Marriages & Deaths Registers