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Addyman

Addyman Name Meaning
Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.
Similar surnames:
Adelman, Aderman, Addleman, Adleman, Dryman, Hardyman, Adrian, Allman
From: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts

Plot No. 756

Edward Frederick Addyman

Monica Eugene Addyman

Plot No.974

Sophia Addyman

Edward Frederick Addyman Plot 756

Sophie Addyman Plot 974

Inscription

In Loving Memory
Of A Dear Husband
Edward Fredrick
Addyman
Born 12th August 1912
Died 4th February 1992
Also
Monica Eugene
Addyman (Nee Meek)
Dearest Wife Of The Above
Died 21st August 2010
Aged 94 Years
?? ?? Loved And Cherished
?? ?? She Is Never Far Away

In Loving Memory Of
Sophia Addyman
Died 12th Jan 1930
Aged 66
“At Rest”
With My Lord

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Plot No. 976

Amos Addyman

Mary Hannah Addyman

Plot No.1082

Emma Addyman

Felliscliffe

RoyAddyman

Amos Addyman Plot 976

Emma Addyman Plot 1082

Roy Addyman

Inscription

Treasured
Memories Of
Our Dear Parents
And Grandparents
Mary H Addyman
Died 14th Sept 1944
Aged 75
Amos Addyman
Died 11 Died 1957
Aged 90

In
Loving Memory
Of
Emma Addyman
Died 27th Feb 1954
Aged 34
At Rest
With My Lord?

Loving And Treasured
Memories Of
Roy Addyman
Died 21st July 2015
Aged 78 Years
Forever In Our Thoughts

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Church Records

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Additional Information

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Plot No.	Name	Burial Date	Age
302	Evelyn ADDYMAN	29/03/1920	7
302	James Henry ADDYMAN	20/04/1982	78
303	Alfred Robert ADDYMAN	15/04/1948	74
303	Emily ADDYMAN	18/12/1950	70
754	Frederick Ronald ADDYMAN	15/01/1993	80
754	Jane ADDYMAN	12/10/1995	84
756	Edward Frederick ADDYMAN	04/02/1992	79
756	Monica Eugene ADDYMAN	21/08/2010	94
974	Sophia ADDYMAN	12/01/1930	66
976	Mary Hannah ADDYMAN	18/09/1944	76
976	Amos ADDYMAN	14/12/1957	90
1082	Emma ADDYMAN	02/03/1954	84
??	Evelyne ADDYMAN	02/06/1923	< 1
226?	Edith ADDYMAN	15/12/1899	< 1
226?	Sarah ADDYMAN	15/12/1899	33
Felliscliffe	Roy ADDYMAN	21/07/2015	78

Calverley Info comprises an excellent and comprehensive collection of historical and genealogical information pertaining to Nidderdale in Yorkshire. Burial Records may be accessed using the links below and may be searched by holding down Ctrl and pressing F then typing in the Surname to be searched for.

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