The Late Sir Henry Peto: Dies at Chedington Court, aged 97: Former High Sheriff of Dorset: Member of County Council for Nearly 20 Years: … (description of his life and activities) … Interest in Youth Organizations: In addition to his Dorset interests, Sir Henry, during his residence at Chedington had contributed much to the charitable and social organizations in the Crewkerne district. He displayed a keen interest, particularly, in young people’s organizations, including the Girls’ Club and Girl Guide movement, for which is sister, Mrs. W. R. Mitchell, of Seaborough Court, has also done so much. Another of Sir Henry’s sisters lives in the Crewkerne district. Mrs. Ingham Baker, of Wayford Manor, Crewkerne. Mrs. Crossley, of Burton Pynsent, Curry Rivel, is also a sister …
[for funeral see Western Gazette: Friday 15th April 1938]
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