Lewis Edward Bearne ¹

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Occupation. Banker

2. Occupation. Partner in clay mining company Watts, Blake & Bearne. Designed 'mechanical contrivances' for the mines.

3. Interests/Hobbies. Collection of chiming clocks

4. Military Service. Commanded 1st Volunteer Battalion (forerunners of the Territorial Army)

5. * Further Details. For more information, please see <A href="/history/guy/guybearne.pdf" target=_blank>Guy Bearne's Memoirs</A> Chapter 1

Lewis married Ada Louise Symons, daughter of George Symons and Unknown, on 19 Feb 1876 in Marlden. (Ada Louise Symons died on 5 Apr 1937 in South Africa.)