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Name: ASHWORTH, Arthur
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1889
Death Date: 15 Feb 1963 Nairobi
First Date: 1922
Profession: Merchant
Area: Box 31, Nairobi
Married: Mary Anne Bogie Davidson b. 4 Dec 1895 Greenock, d. 11 Jan 1972
Children: Kathleen Mary (1929 Nairobi); Margaret May (20 May 1926 Nairobi-2008); Amy F. (1922 Nairobi) (Mrs Oliver, Mrs J. Thompson, Mrs C.F. Luxmore, all born in Nairobi)
Book Reference: KAD, Red 25, Red 31, Macmillan, Red 22, Harmony, Campling
General Information:
Macmillan - 1930 - Stephen Ellis & Co., Hardware Merchants - the business is one of the oldest of its kind in Nairobi, and was established in 1904 by the gentleman whose name it bears. After his death in 1924 it was continued by his partners, Mr A. Ashworth and Mr J.G. Davidson, the present owners, each of whom is actively engaged in its management.
Red 22 - Committee Member, Nairobi Political Association
Harmony Lodge Nairobi, Joined 6/3/22 - Electrical Engineer
KAD 1922 - Nairobi Municipal Councillor.
Red 25 - c/o S. Ellis & Co.
Red 31 - c/o Stephen Ellis & Co.
Red 22 - Member, Nairobi Municipal Council
Gazette - Voters List 1936 - Arthur Ashworth Merchant, Kilimani
Gazette 26 Mar 1963 probate
Langata cemetery Nairobi: in loving memory / of my husband / Arthur Ashworth / died 15th February 1963 / aged 73