William Belsey Friend
203 Lower Street
1 Victoria Road
Occupation: Confectioner, Baker & Pastry Cook
In April 1867 William found himself giving evidence in a case of fraud. The Dover Express reported that on 28 March 1867 a Thomas Robinson ‘… a person of a gentleman like appearance…’ called on William at his home and sold him an annual subscription of £1, 5s to the Mercantile Alliance Limited, of 7 Ironmongers Lane, a business of which Robinson was the manager. A similar amount was solicited from Robert Long, bootmaker, also of Lower Street. Robinson then found himself in front of William Matson Cavell JP accused by Robert Long of obtaining money by false pretences. After William and Robert had given evidence Thomas Robinson was committed to the next quarter sessions. The case was eventually heard in October and following the evidence that was given by various witnesses, including Police Superintendent Parker, the case was dismissed.
Lucy Friend 1871
William.B.Friend in 1871
William and Lucy moved to 4 Albion Terrace on London Road after the 1891 census was taken. The Terrace no longer exists but is roughly where the houses next to the Fire Station are today.
On the 15 March 1902 William died leaving £7295 15 s 6d. Lucy then moves to Croydon to live with her son Alfred. She dies there in 1918.
Lucy Friend 1883
Image taken by W. H. Franklin of Deal
William B. Friend 1883
Image taken by W. H. Franklin of Deal