Stebbings
In 1835 a cottage owned by Robert Stegall and occupied by Thomas Pyman and Samuel Stebbings was used as a chapel by non-conformists. This was in the area of todays Oak Tree Farm (Saxham Street).
Thomas (b.1811) and Sarah (b. 1816) Stebbings in 1841 were living along Pitman’s Road -in Stowupland (Today’s A1120 between Holy Trinity Church and Saxham Street.) They have 4 young children James (b. 1832), Lucy (b. 1836), Mary (b.1838) and John (b.1840).
1917, Killed in action and buried in grave P6 Gourock Trench Cemetery, Tolley Les Mofflaines, France.
Walter is one of the 37 young men recorded on Stowupland’s War Memorial.
Also named on the 1917 Stowupland Roll of Honour were *Signalman George. R.G.A., Prvt Chas Stebbings
In 1917 Chas Stebbings had been wounded.
