Edgar William Fry - Sheriff 1949-50
Family business Fry & Sons Bakery.
Father of Eddie Fry, known as Gloucester's "Pocket Hercules"
Charles Hore Jr - Sheriff 1634-35
Three Presidents of America are descended from Charles Hore*. The connection to George Bush (41st President, 1989-93) and George W Bush (43rd President, 2001-09) was published in the Gloucester Citizen newspaper on 28 November, 2000.
Further research by David Brown (Association Chair) established an additional direct ancestral link to another President of America, John Quincy Adams (6th President, 1825-29).
The notes below show this link:
Citizen Article provided by Paul James, Sheriff 2002/03.
Charles Hore Jr - 1634 Sheriff of Gloucester
8 year apprentice to his father Charles Hore (Sadler), then became a brewer
b. 1588, d. 1638 (50 years)
house in Southgate Street occupied by Gloucester Chronical (1899)
widow of Charles Hore, Joanna, moved to New England about 1640 with 5 children, including youngest child Joanna bap. June 1624 at St Michael's, d. 16 May 1680
Joanna Hoare (daughter of Charles & Joanna Hore, spelling change) married Col. Edmund Quincy 26 July 1648 - he was born in England 1627, d. 7 Jan 1698
Daniel (only son of Edmund & Joanna) to have a child - had John for whom the town of Quincy was named
John's granddaughter Abigail Smith married John Adams 24 Feb 1764 and thus became wife of one president (2nd - 1797-1801) and the mother of another = John Quincy Adams, 6th President of the USA. (1825-29)
Abigail was never shy with regard to her opinions. Often her husband asked for her advice and she was sure to give it. When he was abroad, she kept him abreast of all the political changes.
As First Lady, from 1797 to 1801, she was attacked at times, for being too much an influence on her husband’s decisions. She bore all the criticism well but was glad to be out of the public eye when her husband’s presidency ended. She died on October 28, 1818 in Quincy, MA at the age of 73.
* The spelling of the Hore family name has changed over the years from Hore to Hoar and, more recently, Hoare.
William Nicks - Sheriff 1860-61
Henry Jeffs - Sheriff 1882-83
Links for further information:
List of Mayors of Gloucester - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayor_of_Gloucester
Gloucester City Council Civics - https://www.gloucester.gov.uk/about-the-council/councillors-mps-and-mayor/the-mayor-and-the-sheriff/
NACTSEW - https://www.sheriffsofenglandandwales.org/gloucester
Notable Sheriffs from days gone by
Summary version of Henry Jeffs Obituary
Mr Henry Jeffs, a well-known Gloucester resident, died at his home, Sherborne Villas, Spa, on Wednesday, 20th February 1888, aged 70, following several weeks of illness.
Born in Gloucester in 1819, he was the son of Mr. Thomas Jeffs of Southgate Street. Educated at Sir Thomas Rich’s School, he began work at 13 and spent his career with Messrs Price and Company, timber merchants, later becoming managing accountant and a partner in Messrs Price, Walker and Co.
He was a contributor to the local press and a former editor of the Gloucester Mercury, and took an active interest in local historical matters. A Freemason and noted for his quiet generosity, he supported charitable causes including St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.
He is survived by his widow and leaves no children. The funeral will take place at Hempsted at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, conducted by the Rev. Benjamin Smith Dawon, M.A.
The standing of Henry Jeffs within the history of Gloucester Civics is assured having donated the Sheriff's chain of office to the Corporation in 1883. The chain is still worn today by the current Sheriff. The framed photograph of Henry Jeffs is held by the Gloucester Shrievalty Association, donated by past Chair, Gordon Williams.
Below is a very brief summary of the obituary to Henry Jeffs. To read a full account, as published in the Gloucester Journal, click on the image above. Henry Jeffs was buried in St Swithin's Church cemetery, Hemsted. The photo above shows the impressive stone cross monument marking his grave. A dozen or so years ago Gloucester Shrievalty Association arranged for the stone work to be professionally cleaned.
Gloucester Shrievalty Association have aquired a small oil on wood portrait of William Nicks, as shown.