Some more about the family.
Bedfordshire Times and Independent - Friday 19 January 1923
We regret to announce the death on Saturday of Mrs Yorkstone, aged 72, widow of the late Mr. Peter Yorkstone, a well-known iron founder of Boston, Lincolnshire. She passed away after a lingering illness at the home of her daughter Mrs. T. J. Parratt, High Street, Kimbolton. Her younger daughter, Mrs. W. Wright came over from Quetta, India to see her mother and left England at the end of December for her return voyage. Mrs. Yorkstone also leaves two sons. The funeral took place on Tuesday at Boston Cemetery.
Lincolnshire Standard and Boston Guardian - Saturday 04 March 1944
MERCHANT’S DEATH
MR. “TOMMY” YORKSTONE OF BOSTON
With regret we record the death which took place at the Royal Masonic Hospital, Ravenscourt Park, London, on Sunday of Mr. Thomas Yorkstone of 50, Thorold Street, Boston. A native of Boston, he was the son of the late Peter Yorkstone, who controlled an iron foundry in Blue Street for many years. Mr. Yorkstone was for many years a buyer for Messrs. White, Tomkins and Courage, corn merchants of Mark Lane, London who had an office in Spain Lane, Boston. Twenty three years ago he started in business on his own account as a corn and seed merchant, in which he was engaged until his death. His pleasant manner brought him many friends when he made weekly visits to the markets in the area. His father, being a Scot, it was inevitable that he should have an interest Robbie Burns Day, which he and others organised annually in Boston. Mr. Yorkstone was popular at these functions, and was adept at playing the bagpipes. Some months ago he developed a complaint which necessitated the amputation of one of his legs. Returning home he progressed favourably for a time but the trouble recurred and was the cause of his passing. Mr. Yorkstone, who was a Freemason, being a member of the Lodge of Harmony, leaves a widow and one son. Mr. Alexander Yorkstone who is a chemist. The remains were cremated in London on Wednesday.
Tom
