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Mother*

Rachel (?)¹

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
		Alice Knights was the daughter of Rachel (?).¹

Date

Place

Notes

Alice Knights was the daughter of Rachel (?).¹

Last Edited=11 Mar 2014

Citations

[S455] Service Record of John Knights "unknown cd."

Arthur Woolnough Read¹

M, #3873, b. 28 Jul 1883, d. 9 Mar 1976

Bosmere, Suffolk, England

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Father*

John William Read² b. between 3 Apr 1857 and 1 Apr 1859, d. 14 Jun 1911

Mother*

Ellen Cubitt¹ b. 17 May 1855, d. Jun 1944

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
28 Jul 1883		Arthur Woolnough Read was born on 28 Jul 1883.³
		He was the son of John William Read and Ellen Cubitt.^1,2
Sep 1883	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	His birth was registered in the Sep 1883 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴
7 Sep 1883	St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England	Arthur Woolnough Read was baptized on 7 Sep 1883 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England .⁵

Date

Place

Notes

28 Jul 1883

Arthur Woolnough Read was born on 28 Jul 1883.³

He was the son of John William Read and Ellen Cubitt.^1,2

Sep 1883

His birth was registered in the Sep 1883 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴

7 Sep 1883

St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

Arthur Woolnough Read was baptized on 7 Sep 1883 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁵

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
6 Sep 1919	All Saints Church, Fulham, London, England	Arthur Woolnough Read married Edith Jennie Brett, daughter of Charles Brett, on 6 Sep 1919 in All Saints Church, Fulham, London, England .²

Date

Place

Notes

6 Sep 1919

All Saints Church, Fulham, London, England

Arthur Woolnough Read married Edith Jennie Brett, daughter of Charles Brett, on 6 Sep 1919 in All Saints Church, Fulham, London, England

.²

Family: Arthur Woolnough Read and Edith Jennie Brett

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	John William Read	Arthur Woolnough Read was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1891 census in The Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Ellen Cubitt, Thomas John Read, Emma Sheldrake, Charlotte Rumsey and Emma Last.⁶
31 Mar 1901	John William Read	Arthur Woolnough Read was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1901 census in Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Ellen Cubitt.⁷
2 Apr 1911	Arthur Woolnough Read	He was listed in the 1911 census in The New House, Southborough Road, Chelmsford, Essex, England . In the household of Valentine George Crittall (General Manager of Ironworks).⁸

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Arthur Woolnough Read was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1891 census in The Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ellen Cubitt, Thomas John Read, Emma Sheldrake, Charlotte Rumsey and Emma Last.⁶

31 Mar 1901

29 ???foot Avenue, England²

Arthur Woolnough Read was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1901 census in Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ellen Cubitt.⁷

2 Apr 1911

Arthur Woolnough Read

He was listed in the 1911 census in The New House, Southborough Road, Chelmsford, Essex, England

. In the household of Valentine George Crittall (General Manager of Ironworks).⁸

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
31 Mar 1901		?? Engineer⁷
2 Apr 1911		Mechanical Engineer⁸
4 Aug 1911		Engineer⁹
7 Sep 1913		Engineer¹
6 Sep 1919		Engineer²

Date

Place

Occupation

31 Mar 1901

?? Engineer⁷

2 Apr 1911

Mechanical Engineer⁸

4 Aug 1911

Engineer⁹

7 Sep 1913

Engineer¹

6 Sep 1919

Engineer²

Address

Date	Place
6 Sep 1919	29 ???foot Avenue, England²
9 Mar 1976	51 Fernhurst Road, Croydon, Surrey, England ¹⁰

Date

Place

6 Sep 1919

9 Mar 1976

51 Fernhurst Road, Croydon, Surrey, England

¹⁰

Military History

Date	Pace	Notes
7 Sep 1914	24 St. James Street, Middlesex, England	Arthur Woolnough Read began military service on 7 Sep 1914 after enlisting in 24 St. James Street, Middlesex, England.¹
7 Sep 1914		On 7 Sep 1914 Arthur Woolnough Read was a Private, Serial Number 194.¹
14 Nov 1914		On 14 Nov 1914 Arthur Woolnough Read was a Corporal, Serial Number 194.¹
23 Dec 1914		On 23 Dec 1914 Arthur Woolnough Read was a Sergeant, Serial Number 194.¹
10 Jan 1919	Middlesex, England	He ended military service on 10 Jan 1919 in Middlesex, England .¹

Date

Pace

Notes

7 Sep 1914

24 St. James Street, Middlesex, England

Arthur Woolnough Read began military service on 7 Sep 1914 after enlisting in 24 St. James Street, Middlesex, England.¹

7 Sep 1914

On 7 Sep 1914 Arthur Woolnough Read was a Private, Serial Number 194.¹

14 Nov 1914

On 14 Nov 1914 Arthur Woolnough Read was a Corporal, Serial Number 194.¹

23 Dec 1914

On 23 Dec 1914 Arthur Woolnough Read was a Sergeant, Serial Number 194.¹

10 Jan 1919

Middlesex, England

He ended military service on 10 Jan 1919 in Middlesex, England

.¹

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
4 Aug 1911	London, England	The Probate of the Estate of John William Read was Executed by Ellen Read, Arthur Woolnough Read, Herbert Spencer Rabett Stanford and Edwin Capon on 4 Aug 1911 in London, England ; Effects £16225 12s. 6d.⁹
Mar 1976	Croydon, Surrey, England	Arthur's death was registered in the Mar 1976 quarter in the Croydon registration district.³
9 Mar 1976		He died on 9 Mar 1976 at age 92.¹⁰

Date

Place

Notes

4 Aug 1911

The Probate of the Estate of John William Read was Executed by Ellen Read, Arthur Woolnough Read, Herbert Spencer Rabett Stanford and Edwin Capon on 4 Aug 1911 in London, England

; Effects £16225 12s. 6d.⁹

Mar 1976

Croydon, Surrey, England

Arthur's death was registered in the Mar 1976 quarter in the Croydon registration district.³

9 Mar 1976

He died on 9 Mar 1976 at age 92.¹⁰

Last Edited=18 Jan 2025

Citations

[S457] Service Record of Arthur Woolnough Read "unknown cd."
[S459] Parish Marriage, All Saints, Fulham, 1919.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1976 Croydon 11 2714."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1883 Bosmere 4a 676."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 82; Page: 26; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Enumeration District : 7."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10053; Schedule Number: 169."
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.
[S460] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "6th April, 1976 Page 5151."

Ellen Cubitt¹

F, #3874, b. 17 May 1855, d. Jun 1944

Erpingham, Norfolk, England

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Father*

George Cubitt²

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
17 May 1855		Ellen Cubitt was born on 17 May 1855.³
		She was the daughter of George Cubitt.²

Date

Place

Notes

17 May 1855

Ellen Cubitt was born on 17 May 1855.³

She was the daughter of George Cubitt.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Sep 1882	Erpingham, Norfolk, England	The marriage of Ellen Cubitt and John William Read was registered in the Sep 1882 quarter in the Erpingham registration district.¹
14 Sep 1882	St. Nicholas, North Walsham, Norfolk, England	Ellen Cubitt married John William Read, son of John Read and Mary Ann Cooper, on 14 Sep 1882 in St. Nicholas, North Walsham, Norfolk, England . By Licence. Witnesses were George Cubitt and Arthur Barber Cooper.²

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1882

The marriage of Ellen Cubitt and John William Read was registered in the Sep 1882 quarter in the Erpingham registration district.¹

14 Sep 1882

St. Nicholas, North Walsham, Norfolk, England

Ellen Cubitt married John William Read, son of John Read and Mary Ann Cooper, on 14 Sep 1882 in St. Nicholas, North Walsham, Norfolk, England

. By Licence. Witnesses were George Cubitt and Arthur Barber Cooper.²

Children of Ellen Cubitt and John William Read

Arthur Woolnough Read⁸ b. 28 Jul 1883, d. 9 Mar 1976
Thomas John Read⁴ b. between 6 Apr 1887 and 4 Apr 1889, d. Sep 1906

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	John William Read	Ellen Cubitt was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1891 census in The Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Arthur Woolnough Read, Thomas John Read, Emma Sheldrake, Charlotte Rumsey and Emma Last.⁴
31 Mar 1901	John William Read	Ellen Cubitt was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1901 census in Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Arthur Woolnough Read.⁵
2 Apr 1911	John William Read	Ellen Read was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1911 census in Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Plus 3 Servants. 2 children born alive, 1 still living, 1 died.⁶
19 Jun 1921	Ellen Read	She was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in Debenham House, Upper Grange Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Edith Jane Harris.⁷
29 Sep 1939	Ellen Read	She was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Debenham House, Upper Grange Road, Beccles, Norfolk, England . Other people in the household include Frances M Woodrow.³

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Ellen Cubitt was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1891 census in The Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Arthur Woolnough Read, Thomas John Read, Emma Sheldrake, Charlotte Rumsey and Emma Last.⁴

31 Mar 1901

Ellen Cubitt was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1901 census in Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Arthur Woolnough Read.⁵

2 Apr 1911

Debenham House, Upper Grange Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England

Ellen Read was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1911 census in Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Plus 3 Servants. 2 children born alive, 1 still living, 1 died.⁶

19 Jun 1921

Ellen Read

She was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in Debenham House, Upper Grange Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Edith Jane Harris.⁷

29 Sep 1939

Ellen Read

She was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Debenham House, Upper Grange Road, Beccles, Norfolk, England

. Other people in the household include Frances M Woodrow.³

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
29 Sep 1939		Private Means³

Date

Place

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Private Means³

Address

Date	Place
7 Sep 1914	Debenham House, Upper Grange Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England ⁸

Date

Place

7 Sep 1914

⁸

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
4 Aug 1911	London, England	The Probate of the Estate of John William Read was Executed by Ellen Read, Arthur Woolnough Read, Herbert Spencer Rabett Stanford and Edwin Capon on 4 Aug 1911 in London, England ; Effects £16225 12s. 6d.⁹
Jun 1944	Wangford, Suffolk, England	Ellen's death was registered in the Jun 1944 quarter in the Wangford registration district.¹⁰

Date

Place

Notes

4 Aug 1911

Wangford, Suffolk, England

The Probate of the Estate of John William Read was Executed by Ellen Read, Arthur Woolnough Read, Herbert Spencer Rabett Stanford and Edwin Capon on 4 Aug 1911 in London, England

; Effects £16225 12s. 6d.⁹

Jun 1944

Ellen's death was registered in the Jun 1944 quarter in the Wangford registration district.¹⁰

Last Edited=19 Jan 2025

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1882 Erpingham 4b 98."
[S1608] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "30th September 1882, Page 5."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TWBE Beccles 217/1 Schedule 148."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 82; Page: 26; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Enumeration District : 7."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10752; Schedule Number: 165."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9521, ED 5, Sch 93; Book: 09521."
[S457] Service Record of Arthur Woolnough Read "unknown cd."
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1944 Wangford 4a 1176."

Edith Jennie Brett¹

F, #3875, b. between 7 Sep 1880 and 5 Sep 1882

All Saints Church, Fulham, London, England

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Father*

Charles Brett¹

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 7 Sep 1880 and 5 Sep 1882		Edith Jennie Brett was born between 7 Sep 1880 and 5 Sep 1882.¹
		She was the daughter of Charles Brett.¹

Date

Place

Notes

between 7 Sep 1880 and 5 Sep 1882

Edith Jennie Brett was born between 7 Sep 1880 and 5 Sep 1882.¹

She was the daughter of Charles Brett.¹

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
6 Sep 1919	All Saints Church, Fulham, London, England	Edith Jennie Brett married Arthur Woolnough Read, son of John William Read and Ellen Cubitt, on 6 Sep 1919 in All Saints Church, Fulham, London, England .¹

Date

Place

Notes

6 Sep 1919

Edith Jennie Brett married Arthur Woolnough Read, son of John William Read and Ellen Cubitt, on 6 Sep 1919 in All Saints Church, Fulham, London, England

.¹

Family: Edith Jennie Brett and Arthur Woolnough Read

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
6 Sep 1919		Accountant¹

Date

Place

Occupation

6 Sep 1919

Accountant¹

Address

Date	Place
6 Sep 1919	366 Goldhawk Road, Hammersmith, London, England ¹

Date

Place

6 Sep 1919

366 Goldhawk Road, Hammersmith, London, England

¹

Last Edited=11 Mar 2014

Citations

[S459] Parish Marriage, All Saints, Fulham, 1919.

Charles Brett¹

M, #3876

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Child of Charles Brett

Edith Jennie Brett¹ b. between 7 Sep 1880 and 5 Sep 1882

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
6 Sep 1919		Manufacturing Chemist¹

Date

Place

Occupation

6 Sep 1919

Manufacturing Chemist¹

Last Edited=11 Mar 2014

Citations

[S459] Parish Marriage, All Saints, Fulham, 1919.

John William Read¹

M, #3877, b. between 3 Apr 1857 and 1 Apr 1859, d. 14 Jun 1911

Halesworth, Suffolk, England

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Father*

John Read³ b. between 8 Apr 1810 and 6 Apr 1811, d. before 14 Sep 1882

Mother*

Mary Ann Cooper² b. between 4 Apr 1825 and 2 Apr 1827

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 3 Apr 1857 and 1 Apr 1859	Halesworth, Suffolk, England	John William Read was born between 3 Apr 1857 and 1 Apr 1859 in Halesworth, Suffolk, England .⁴
		He was the son of John Read and Mary Ann Cooper.^2,3

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1857 and 1 Apr 1859

John William Read was born between 3 Apr 1857 and 1 Apr 1859 in Halesworth, Suffolk, England

.⁴

He was the son of John Read and Mary Ann Cooper.^2,3

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Sep 1882	Erpingham, Norfolk, England	The marriage of John William Read and Ellen Cubitt was registered in the Sep 1882 quarter in the Erpingham registration district.⁵
14 Sep 1882	St. Nicholas, North Walsham, Norfolk, England	John William Read married Ellen Cubitt, daughter of George Cubitt, on 14 Sep 1882 in St. Nicholas, North Walsham, Norfolk, England . By Licence. Witnesses were George Cubitt and Arthur Barber Cooper.³

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1882

Erpingham, Norfolk, England

The marriage of John William Read and Ellen Cubitt was registered in the Sep 1882 quarter in the Erpingham registration district.⁵

14 Sep 1882

St. Nicholas, North Walsham, Norfolk, England

John William Read married Ellen Cubitt, daughter of George Cubitt, on 14 Sep 1882 in St. Nicholas, North Walsham, Norfolk, England

. By Licence. Witnesses were George Cubitt and Arthur Barber Cooper.³

Children of John William Read and Ellen Cubitt

Arthur Woolnough Read¹ b. 28 Jul 1883, d. 9 Mar 1976
Thomas John Read⁷ b. between 6 Apr 1887 and 4 Apr 1889, d. Sep 1906

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
7 Apr 1861	John Read	John William Read was listed as a member of the household of John Read in the 1861 census in Bungey Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Mary Ann Read Also in the household is Emma Cooper, Sister-in-law, Unmarried, Age 33, Annuitant, Born Blythburgh.⁶
3 Apr 1881	John William Read	He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Goslings Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Mary Ann Cooper, Richard A Girling, Charlotte (?) and Maria Reeve Richard is described as being John's Cousin.²
5 Apr 1891	John William Read	He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in The Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Ellen Cubitt, Arthur Woolnough Read, Thomas John Read, Emma Sheldrake, Charlotte Rumsey and Emma Last.⁷
31 Mar 1901	John William Read	He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Ellen Cubitt and Arthur Woolnough Read.⁸
2 Apr 1911	John William Read	He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Ellen Read Plus 3 Servants. 2 children born alive, 1 still living, 1 died.⁴

Date

Head of Household

Household

7 Apr 1861

John Read

John William Read was listed as a member of the household of John Read in the 1861 census in Bungey Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann Read Also in the household is Emma Cooper, Sister-in-law, Unmarried, Age 33, Annuitant, Born Blythburgh.⁶

3 Apr 1881

John William Read

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Goslings Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann Cooper, Richard A Girling, Charlotte (?) and Maria Reeve Richard is described as being John's Cousin.²

5 Apr 1891

John William Read

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in The Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ellen Cubitt, Arthur Woolnough Read, Thomas John Read, Emma Sheldrake, Charlotte Rumsey and Emma Last.⁷

31 Mar 1901

John William Read

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ellen Cubitt and Arthur Woolnough Read.⁸

2 Apr 1911

John William Read

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ellen Read Plus 3 Servants. 2 children born alive, 1 still living, 1 died.⁴

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
3 Apr 1881		Farmer of 242 Acres employing 9 men, 2 women & 2 boys²
14 Sep 1882		Farmer⁹
31 Mar 1901		Farmer⁸
2 Apr 1911		Farmer⁴
6 Sep 1919		Farmer¹

Date

Place

Occupation

3 Apr 1881

Farmer of 242 Acres employing 9 men, 2 women & 2 boys²

14 Sep 1882

Farmer⁹

31 Mar 1901

Farmer⁸

2 Apr 1911

Farmer⁴

6 Sep 1919

Farmer¹

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
14 Jun 1911	Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England	John William Read died on 14 Jun 1911 in Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England .¹⁰
4 Aug 1911	London, England	The Probate of the Estate of John William Read was Executed by Ellen Read, Arthur Woolnough Read, Herbert Spencer Rabett Stanford and Edwin Capon on 4 Aug 1911 in London, England . Effects £16225 12s. 6d.¹⁰

Date

Place

Notes

14 Jun 1911

Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England

John William Read died on 14 Jun 1911 in Debenham Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.¹⁰

4 Aug 1911

The Probate of the Estate of John William Read was Executed by Ellen Read, Arthur Woolnough Read, Herbert Spencer Rabett Stanford and Edwin Capon on 4 Aug 1911 in London, England

. Effects £16225 12s. 6d.¹⁰

Last Edited=22 Jul 2025

Citations

[S459] Parish Marriage, All Saints, Fulham, 1919.
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1860; Folio: 101; Page: 21; GSU roll: 1341450."
[S1608] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "30th September 1882, Page 5."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10752; Schedule Number: 165."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1882 Erpingham 4b 98."
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: Rg 9; Piece: 1180; Folio: 95; Page: 32; GSU roll: 542769."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 82; Page: 26; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Enumeration District : 7."
[S1609] Microfilm Marriages, St. Nicholas, North Walsham, Norfolk, 1754 to 1938.
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.

Thomas John Read¹

M, #3878, b. between 6 Apr 1887 and 4 Apr 1889, d. Sep 1906

Debenham, Suffolk, England

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Father*

John William Read² b. between 3 Apr 1857 and 1 Apr 1859, d. 14 Jun 1911

Mother*

Ellen Cubitt² b. 17 May 1855, d. Jun 1944

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 6 Apr 1887 and 4 Apr 1889	Debenham, Suffolk, England	Thomas John Read was born between 6 Apr 1887 and 4 Apr 1889 in Debenham, Suffolk, England .²
31 Oct 1887	St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England	He was baptized on 31 Oct 1887 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England ; Privately baptised.¹
Dec 1887	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	His birth was registered in the Dec 1887 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.³
		He was the son of John William Read and Ellen Cubitt.²

Date

Place

Notes

between 6 Apr 1887 and 4 Apr 1889

Thomas John Read was born between 6 Apr 1887 and 4 Apr 1889 in Debenham, Suffolk, England

.²

31 Oct 1887

St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

He was baptized on 31 Oct 1887 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

; Privately baptised.¹

Dec 1887

Bosmere, Suffolk, England

His birth was registered in the Dec 1887 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.³

He was the son of John William Read and Ellen Cubitt.²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	John William Read	Thomas John Read was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1891 census in The Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Ellen Cubitt, Arthur Woolnough Read, Emma Sheldrake, Charlotte Rumsey and Emma Last.²

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Mutford, Suffolk, England

Thomas John Read was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1891 census in The Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ellen Cubitt, Arthur Woolnough Read, Emma Sheldrake, Charlotte Rumsey and Emma Last.²

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
Sep 1906	Mutford, Suffolk, England	Thomas's death was registered in the Sep 1906 quarter in the Mutford registration district.⁴
3 Sep 1906		The cause of death of Thomas John Read was given as DEBENHAM DEATH We regret to announce the death of Mr. Thomas Read, youngest son of Mr. J. W. Read, of Debenham Hall. The young gentleman, who was about 19 years of age, after receiving his education at the Grammar School, at Woodbridge, chose the profession of an electrical engineer, and went to Lowestoft to qualify himself accordingly. He recently spent a most enjoyable holiday. amid the scenes of his boyhood, and returned to Lowestoft a few days since buoyant of spirit. Shortly after, Mr. Read received an urgent sum• mons to Lowestoft, and on arriving was pained to know that his son had had to undergo an operation for appendicitis. The symptoms of recovery were. however, far promising that Mr. Read left for home on Saturday, in the fond hope that rec.very would be speedy. But on returning no morning Mr. Read was grieved to learn that his son had passed away suddenly early in the morning. on 3 Sep 1906.⁵

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1906

Thomas's death was registered in the Sep 1906 quarter in the Mutford registration district.⁴

3 Sep 1906

The cause of death of Thomas John Read was given as DEBENHAM DEATH
We regret to announce the death of Mr. Thomas Read, youngest son of Mr. J. W. Read, of Debenham Hall. The young gentleman, who was about 19 years of age, after receiving his education at the Grammar School, at Woodbridge, chose the profession of an electrical engineer, and went to Lowestoft to qualify himself accordingly. He recently spent a most enjoyable holiday. amid the scenes of his boyhood, and returned to Lowestoft a few days since buoyant of spirit. Shortly after, Mr. Read received an urgent sum• mons to Lowestoft, and on arriving was pained to know that his son had had to undergo an operation for appendicitis. The symptoms of recovery were. however, far promising that Mr. Read left for home on Saturday, in the fond hope that rec.very would be speedy. But on returning no morning Mr. Read was grieved to learn that his son had passed away suddenly early in the morning. on 3 Sep 1906.⁵

Last Edited=19 Jan 2025

Citations

[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 82; Page: 26; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1887 Bosmere 4a 756."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1906 Mutford 4a 643."
[S1610] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "6th September 1906 Page 8."

Mary Ann Cooper¹

F, #3879, b. between 4 Apr 1825 and 2 Apr 1827

Blythborough, Suffolk, England

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Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 4 Apr 1825 and 2 Apr 1827	Blythborough, Suffolk, England	Mary Ann Cooper was born between 4 Apr 1825 and 2 Apr 1827 in Blythborough, Suffolk, England .²

Date

Place

Notes

between 4 Apr 1825 and 2 Apr 1827

Mary Ann Cooper was born between 4 Apr 1825 and 2 Apr 1827 in Blythborough, Suffolk, England

.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Dec 1857	Blything, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Mary Ann Cooper and John Read was registered in the Dec 1857 quarter in the Blything registration district.¹

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1857

Blything, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Mary Ann Cooper and John Read was registered in the Dec 1857 quarter in the Blything registration district.¹

Child of Mary Ann Cooper and John Read

John William Read+² b. between 3 Apr 1857 and 1 Apr 1859, d. 14 Jun 1911

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
7 Apr 1861	John Read	Mary Ann Read was listed as a member of the household of John Read in the 1861 census in Bungey Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include John William Read Also in the household is Emma Cooper, Sister-in-law, Unmarried, Age 33, Annuitant, Born Blythburgh.³
3 Apr 1881	John William Read	Mary Ann Cooper was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1881 census in Goslings Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Richard A Girling, Charlotte (?) and Maria Reeve Richard is described as being John's Cousin.²

Date

Head of Household

Household

7 Apr 1861

John Read

Mary Ann Read was listed as a member of the household of John Read in the 1861 census in Bungey Road, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include John William Read Also in the household is Emma Cooper, Sister-in-law, Unmarried, Age 33, Annuitant, Born Blythburgh.³

3 Apr 1881

Mary Ann Cooper was listed as a member of the household of John William Read in the 1881 census in Goslings Hall, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Richard A Girling, Charlotte (?) and Maria Reeve Richard is described as being John's Cousin.²

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
3 Apr 1881		Lady²

Date

Place

Occupation

3 Apr 1881

Lady²

Last Edited=18 Jan 2025

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1857 Blything 4a 1393."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1860; Folio: 101; Page: 21; GSU roll: 1341450."
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: Rg 9; Piece: 1180; Folio: 95; Page: 32; GSU roll: 542769."

Dorothy E E Smith¹

F, #3880, b. between 3 Apr 1899 and 1 Apr 1901

Toddington, Bedfordshire, England

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Father*

Joseph James Smith¹ b. between 3 Apr 1877 and 1 Apr 1879

Mother*

Joan M S Keen¹ b. between 3 Apr 1879 and 1 Apr 1881

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 3 Apr 1899 and 1 Apr 1901	Toddington, Bedfordshire, England	Dorothy E E Smith was born between 3 Apr 1899 and 1 Apr 1901 in Toddington, Bedfordshire, England .¹
		She was the daughter of Joseph James Smith and Joan M S Keen.¹

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1899 and 1 Apr 1901

Dorothy E E Smith was born between 3 Apr 1899 and 1 Apr 1901 in Toddington, Bedfordshire, England

.¹

She was the daughter of Joseph James Smith and Joan M S Keen.¹

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
2 Apr 1911	Joseph James Smith	Dorothy E E Smith was listed as a member of the household of Joseph James Smith in the 1911 census in 21 Marlin Square, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England . Other people in the household include Joan M S Keen and James A P Smith also in the household is Frances Minnie Oxborrow, Niece, age 27 born Ipswich, Suffolk.¹

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1911

Joseph James Smith

Dorothy E E Smith was listed as a member of the household of Joseph James Smith in the 1911 census in 21 Marlin Square, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England

. Other people in the household include Joan M S Keen and James A P Smith also in the household is Frances Minnie Oxborrow, Niece, age 27 born Ipswich, Suffolk.¹

Last Edited=12 Mar 2014

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 7733; Schedule Number: 319."

James A P Smith¹

M, #3881, b. between 3 Apr 1900 and 1 Apr 1902

Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England

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Father*

Joseph James Smith¹ b. between 3 Apr 1877 and 1 Apr 1879

Mother*

Joan M S Keen¹ b. between 3 Apr 1879 and 1 Apr 1881

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 3 Apr 1900 and 1 Apr 1902	Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England	James A P Smith was born between 3 Apr 1900 and 1 Apr 1902 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England .¹
		He was the son of Joseph James Smith and Joan M S Keen.¹

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1900 and 1 Apr 1902

James A P Smith was born between 3 Apr 1900 and 1 Apr 1902 in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England

.¹

He was the son of Joseph James Smith and Joan M S Keen.¹

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
2 Apr 1911	Joseph James Smith	James A P Smith was listed as a member of the household of Joseph James Smith in the 1911 census in 21 Marlin Square, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England . Other people in the household include Joan M S Keen and Dorothy E E Smith also in the household is Frances Minnie Oxborrow, Niece, age 27 born Ipswich, Suffolk.¹

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1911

Joseph James Smith

James A P Smith was listed as a member of the household of Joseph James Smith in the 1911 census in 21 Marlin Square, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England

. Other people in the household include Joan M S Keen and Dorothy E E Smith also in the household is Frances Minnie Oxborrow, Niece, age 27 born Ipswich, Suffolk.¹

Last Edited=12 Mar 2014

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 7733; Schedule Number: 319."

Merce C (?)¹

F, #3882, b. between 31 Mar 1850 and 30 Mar 1852

Tunstall, Suffolk, England

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Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 31 Mar 1850 and 30 Mar 1852	Tunstall, Suffolk, England	Merce C (?) was born between 31 Mar 1850 and 30 Mar 1852 in Tunstall, Suffolk, England .¹

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1850 and 30 Mar 1852

Merce C (?) was born between 31 Mar 1850 and 30 Mar 1852 in Tunstall, Suffolk, England

.¹

Child of Merce C (?)

Joan M S Keen+¹ b. between 3 Apr 1879 and 1 Apr 1881

Last Edited=12 Mar 2014

Citations

[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1323; Folio: 12; Page: 15."

Cyril Victor Hicks¹

M, #3883, b. between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893, d. 17 Jun 1917

Debenham, Suffolk, England

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Father*

Alfred Hicks² b. between 3 Apr 1862 and 1 Apr 1864

Mother*

Emily (?)² b. between 3 Apr 1863 and 1 Apr 1865

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893	Debenham, Suffolk, England	Cyril Victor Hicks was born between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893 in Debenham, Suffolk, England .²
		He was the son of Alfred Hicks and Emily (?).²

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893

Cyril Victor Hicks was born between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893 in Debenham, Suffolk, England

.²

He was the son of Alfred Hicks and Emily (?).²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
31 Mar 1901	Alfred Hicks	Cyril Victor Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1901 census in 86 Victoria Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Emily (?), Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Claude Hicks, Gladys Hicks, Queenie Hicks and Rubie Hicks.³
2 Apr 1911	Alfred Hicks	Cyril Victor Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1911 census in 52 Kitchener Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Emily (?), Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Gladys Hicks and Queenie Hicks.²

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Cyril Victor Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1901 census in 86 Victoria Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Claude Hicks, Gladys Hicks, Queenie Hicks and Rubie Hicks.³

2 Apr 1911

Cyril Victor Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1911 census in 52 Kitchener Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Gladys Hicks and Queenie Hicks.²

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
2 Apr 1911		Clerk (Commercial)²

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Clerk (Commercial)²

Military History

Date

Pace

Notes

Ipswich Old Cemetery, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Cyril Victor Hicks began military service after enlisting in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

.¹

before 17 Jun 1917

Before 17 Jun 1917 Cyril Victor Hicks, Serial Number 414 and served in the Essex & Suffolk Cyclists.¹

17 Jun 1917

On 17 Jun 1917 Cyril Victor Hicks was a Sergeant, Serial Number 265009 and served in the 6th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment.¹

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

17 Jun 1917

England

Cyril Victor Hicks died on 17 Jun 1917 in England

; during WW1.¹

after 17 Jun 1917

He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Ipswich Old Cemetery, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

; E. 24. 8.⁴

circa 1920

The War Memorial, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

He was commemorated circa 1920 on The War Memorial, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

.⁵

Last Edited=12 Oct 2025

Citations

[S464] Soldiers Died In The Great War of Cyril Victor Hicks "unknown cd."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10810; Schedule Number: 244."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1774; Folio: 43; Page: 8."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/397411/."
[S241] Website Roll Of Honour - Suffolk County Council (https://www.suffolkarchives.co.uk/times/war-and-conflict/…).

Alfred Hicks¹

M, #3884, b. between 3 Apr 1862 and 1 Apr 1864

East Bergholt, Suffolk, England

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Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1862 and 1 Apr 1864

Alfred Hicks was born between 3 Apr 1862 and 1 Apr 1864 in East Bergholt, Suffolk, England

.¹

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1886 and 1 Apr 1888

Alfred Hicks married Emily (?) between 3 Apr 1886 and 1 Apr 1888.¹

Children of Alfred Hicks and Emily (?)

Rubie Hicks³ b. between 31 Mar 1885 and 30 Mar 1887
Stanley Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1888 and 1 Apr 1890
Milldred Hicks² b. circa Nov 1890
Cyril Victor Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893, d. 17 Jun 1917
Guido Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1893 and 1 Apr 1895
Claude Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1895 and 1 Apr 1897
Gladys Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1898 and 1 Apr 1900
Queenie Hicks¹ b. circa Sep 1901

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Alfred Hicks

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Stanley Hicks and Milldred Hicks.²

31 Mar 1901

Alfred Hicks

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 86 Victoria Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Cyril Victor Hicks, Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Claude Hicks, Gladys Hicks, Queenie Hicks and Rubie Hicks.³

2 Apr 1911

Alfred Hicks

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 52 Kitchener Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Gladys Hicks, Queenie Hicks and Cyril Victor Hicks.¹

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

5 Apr 1891

Grocer's Assistant²

31 Mar 1901

Insurance Canvaser Agent³

2 Apr 1911

Grocer's Assistant¹

Last Edited=12 Mar 2014

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10810; Schedule Number: 244."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1464; Folio: 30; Page: 29; GSU."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1774; Folio: 43; Page: 8."

Emily (?)¹

F, #3885, b. between 3 Apr 1863 and 1 Apr 1865

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Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1863 and 1 Apr 1865

Clare, Suffolk, England

Emily (?) was born between 3 Apr 1863 and 1 Apr 1865 in Clare, Suffolk, England

.¹

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1886 and 1 Apr 1888

Emily (?) married Alfred Hicks between 3 Apr 1886 and 1 Apr 1888.¹

Children of Emily (?) and Alfred Hicks

Rubie Hicks³ b. between 31 Mar 1885 and 30 Mar 1887
Stanley Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1888 and 1 Apr 1890
Milldred Hicks² b. circa Nov 1890
Cyril Victor Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893, d. 17 Jun 1917
Guido Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1893 and 1 Apr 1895
Claude Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1895 and 1 Apr 1897
Gladys Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1898 and 1 Apr 1900
Queenie Hicks¹ b. circa Sep 1901

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Emily (?) was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1891 census in Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Stanley Hicks and Milldred Hicks.²

31 Mar 1901

Emily (?) was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1901 census in 86 Victoria Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Cyril Victor Hicks, Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Claude Hicks, Gladys Hicks, Queenie Hicks and Rubie Hicks.³

2 Apr 1911

Emily (?) was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1911 census in 52 Kitchener Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Gladys Hicks, Queenie Hicks and Cyril Victor Hicks.¹

Last Edited=12 Mar 2014

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10810; Schedule Number: 244."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1464; Folio: 30; Page: 29; GSU."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1774; Folio: 43; Page: 8."

Stanley Hicks¹

M, #3886, b. between 3 Apr 1888 and 1 Apr 1890

East Bergholt, Suffolk, England

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Father*

Alfred Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1862 and 1 Apr 1864

Mother*

Emily (?)¹ b. between 3 Apr 1863 and 1 Apr 1865

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1888 and 1 Apr 1890

Stanley Hicks was born between 3 Apr 1888 and 1 Apr 1890 in East Bergholt, Suffolk, England

.¹

He was the son of Alfred Hicks and Emily (?).¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Stanley Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1891 census in Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?) and Milldred Hicks.²

31 Mar 1901

Stanley Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1901 census in 86 Victoria Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Cyril Victor Hicks, Guido Hicks, Claude Hicks, Gladys Hicks, Queenie Hicks and Rubie Hicks.³

2 Apr 1911

Stanley Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1911 census in 52 Kitchener Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Guido Hicks, Gladys Hicks, Queenie Hicks and Cyril Victor Hicks.¹

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Assurance Agent¹

Last Edited=12 Mar 2014

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10810; Schedule Number: 244."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1464; Folio: 30; Page: 29; GSU."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1774; Folio: 43; Page: 8."

Guido Hicks¹

M, #3887, b. between 3 Apr 1893 and 1 Apr 1895

Debenham, Suffolk, England

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Father*

Alfred Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1862 and 1 Apr 1864

Mother*

Emily (?)¹ b. between 3 Apr 1863 and 1 Apr 1865

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1893 and 1 Apr 1895

Guido Hicks was born between 3 Apr 1893 and 1 Apr 1895 in Debenham, Suffolk, England

.¹

He was the son of Alfred Hicks and Emily (?).¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Guido Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1901 census in 86 Victoria Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Cyril Victor Hicks, Stanley Hicks, Claude Hicks, Gladys Hicks, Queenie Hicks and Rubie Hicks.²

2 Apr 1911

Guido Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1911 census in 52 Kitchener Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Stanley Hicks, Gladys Hicks, Queenie Hicks and Cyril Victor Hicks.¹

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Clerk (Assurance)¹

Last Edited=12 Mar 2014

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10810; Schedule Number: 244."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1774; Folio: 43; Page: 8."

Claude Hicks¹

M, #3888, b. between 3 Apr 1895 and 1 Apr 1897

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Father*

Alfred Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1862 and 1 Apr 1864

Mother*

Emily (?)¹ b. between 3 Apr 1863 and 1 Apr 1865

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1895 and 1 Apr 1897

Claude Hicks was born between 3 Apr 1895 and 1 Apr 1897 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

.¹

He was the son of Alfred Hicks and Emily (?).¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Claude Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1901 census in 86 Victoria Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Cyril Victor Hicks, Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Gladys Hicks, Queenie Hicks and Rubie Hicks.²

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Clerk (Law)¹

Last Edited=12 Mar 2014

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10810; Schedule Number: 244."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1774; Folio: 43; Page: 8."

Gladys Hicks¹

F, #3889, b. between 3 Apr 1898 and 1 Apr 1900

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Father*

Alfred Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1862 and 1 Apr 1864

Mother*

Emily (?)¹ b. between 3 Apr 1863 and 1 Apr 1865

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1898 and 1 Apr 1900

Gladys Hicks was born between 3 Apr 1898 and 1 Apr 1900 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

.¹

She was the daughter of Alfred Hicks and Emily (?).¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Gladys Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1901 census in 86 Victoria Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Cyril Victor Hicks, Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Claude Hicks, Queenie Hicks and Rubie Hicks.²

2 Apr 1911

Gladys Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1911 census in 52 Kitchener Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Queenie Hicks and Cyril Victor Hicks.¹

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

School¹

Last Edited=12 Mar 2014

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10810; Schedule Number: 244."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1774; Folio: 43; Page: 8."

Queenie Hicks¹

F, #3890, b. circa Sep 1901

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Father*

Alfred Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1862 and 1 Apr 1864

Mother*

Emily (?)¹ b. between 3 Apr 1863 and 1 Apr 1865

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

circa Sep 1901

Queenie Hicks was born circa Sep 1901.²

She was the daughter of Alfred Hicks and Emily (?).¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Queenie Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1901 census in 86 Victoria Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Cyril Victor Hicks, Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Claude Hicks, Gladys Hicks and Rubie Hicks.²

2 Apr 1911

Queenie Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1911 census in 52 Kitchener Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Gladys Hicks and Cyril Victor Hicks.¹

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

School¹

Last Edited=12 Mar 2014

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10810; Schedule Number: 244."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1774; Folio: 43; Page: 8."

Rubie Hicks¹

F, #3891, b. between 31 Mar 1885 and 30 Mar 1887

Cavendish, Suffolk, England

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Father*

Alfred Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1862 and 1 Apr 1864

Mother*

Emily (?)¹ b. between 3 Apr 1863 and 1 Apr 1865

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1885 and 30 Mar 1887

Rubie Hicks was born between 31 Mar 1885 and 30 Mar 1887 in Cavendish, Suffolk, England

.¹

She was the daughter of Alfred Hicks and Emily (?).¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Rubie Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1901 census in 86 Victoria Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?), Cyril Victor Hicks, Stanley Hicks, Guido Hicks, Claude Hicks, Gladys Hicks and Queenie Hicks.¹

Last Edited=12 Mar 2014

Citations

[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1774; Folio: 43; Page: 8."

Milldred Hicks¹

F, #3892, b. circa Nov 1890

East Bergholt, Suffolk, England

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Father*

Alfred Hicks¹ b. between 3 Apr 1862 and 1 Apr 1864

Mother*

Emily (?)¹ b. between 3 Apr 1863 and 1 Apr 1865

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

circa Nov 1890

Milldred Hicks was born circa Nov 1890 in East Bergholt, Suffolk, England

.¹

She was the daughter of Alfred Hicks and Emily (?).¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Milldred Hicks was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Hicks in the 1891 census in Street, East Bergholt, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily (?) and Stanley Hicks.¹

Last Edited=12 Mar 2014

Citations

[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1464; Folio: 30; Page: 29; GSU."

William Syer Ling¹

M, #3893, b. between 3 Apr 1875 and 1 Apr 1877, d. 24 Jun 1918

Bedingfield, Suffolk, England

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Father*

Henry Ling² b. between 4 Apr 1840 and 2 Apr 1842

Mother*

Emma (?)² b. between 4 Apr 1841 and 2 Apr 1843

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1875 and 1 Apr 1877

William Syer Ling was born between 3 Apr 1875 and 1 Apr 1877 in Bedingfield, Suffolk, England

.³

He was the son of Henry Ling and Emma (?).²

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

28 Nov 1898

St. Margaret, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

William Syer Ling married Amy Louisa Sage, daughter of Samuel Sage, on 28 Nov 1898 in St. Margaret, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Henry Ling & Rose Emma ????⁴

Dec 1898

The marriage of William Syer Ling and Amy Louisa Sage was registered in the Dec 1898 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.⁵

Children of William Syer Ling and Amy Louisa Sage

Cecil Malcolm William Ling³ b. circa Sep 1901
Kathleen Beatrice May Ling³ b. between 3 Apr 1903 and 1 Apr 1905
Annie Rosamund Amy Ling³ b. between 3 Apr 1908 and 1 Apr 1910

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

Henry Ling

William Syer Ling was listed as a member of the household of Henry Ling in the 1881 census in Rishangles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emma (?).²

31 Mar 1901

William Syer Ling

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Station Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Amy Louisa Sage and Cecil Malcolm William Ling.⁶

2 Apr 1911

William Syer Ling

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 6 Bridge Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Amy Louisa Sage, Cecil Malcolm William Ling, Kathleen Beatrice May Ling and Annie Rosamund Amy Ling.³

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

28 Nov 1898

Clerk⁴

31 Mar 1901

Hotel Proprietor⁶

2 Apr 1911

Belting Labourer for a Leather Belt Manufacturer³

Address

Date

Place

28 Nov 1898

Bridge Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

⁴

7 May 1918

⁷

Military History

Date

Pace

Notes

Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

William Syer Ling began military service after enlisting in Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

.¹

before 24 Jun 1918

Before 24 Jun 1918 William Syer Ling, Serial Number 670 and served in the Suffolk Regiment.¹

24 Jun 1918

On 24 Jun 1918 William Syer Ling was a A/Sergeant, Serial Number 290037 and served in the 14th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment.¹

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Jun 1918

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

William's death was registered in the Jun 1918 quarter in the Cambridge registration district.⁸

24 Jun 1918

England

He died on 24 Jun 1918 in England

; died of wounds during WW1.¹

29 Jun 1918

Stowmarket Cemetery, Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Stowmarket Cemetery, Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

; T. 165.⁹

1919

The War Memorial, Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

He was commemorated in 1919 on The War Memorial, Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

.¹⁰

Last Edited=12 Oct 2025

Citations

[S465] Soldiers Died In The Great War of William Syer Ling "unknown cd."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S1319] Microfilm Marriages, St. Margaret, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1898 Ipswich 4a 1854."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S1204] AIR 79 - British RAF Airmen's Service Records, AIR 79; British RAF Airmen's Service Records, The National Archives.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1918 Cambridge 3b 506."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/397975/."
[S241] Website Roll Of Honour - Suffolk County Council (https://www.suffolkarchives.co.uk/times/war-and-conflict/…).

Harold Edgar Sparrow¹

M, #3895, b. 3 Sep 1897, d. 28 Mar 1918

St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

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Father*

Edgar Sparrow³ b. before 16 Jul 1873

Mother*

Eliza (?)² b. between 3 Apr 1872 and 1 Apr 1874

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

3 Sep 1897

Harold Edgar Sparrow was born on 3 Sep 1897.³

He was the son of Edgar Sparrow and Eliza (?).^2,3

21 Nov 1897

Harold Edgar Sparrow was baptized on 21 Nov 1897 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Harold Edgar Sparrow was listed as a member of the household of Edgar Sparrow in the 1901 census in Cross Green, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Eliza (?), Annie Gladys Sparrow and Nora Ivy Sparrow.⁴

2 Apr 1911

The Arras Memorial, Arras, Pas De Calais, France

Harold Edgar Sparrow was listed as a member of the household of Edgar Sparrow in the 1911 census in Mill Road, Bedingfield, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Margery Ida Sparrow, Charles Leslie Sparrow, Caroline Hilda Sparrow, Edwin Sparrow, Eliza (?), Annie Gladys Sparrow and Nora Ivy Sparrow.⁵

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Son working on land⁵

Military History

Date

Pace

Notes

28 Mar 1918

On 28 Mar 1918 Harold Edgar Sparrow was a Private, Serial Number 19592 and served in the 2nd Battalion, Suffolk Regiment.^1,2

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

28 Mar 1918

France

Harold Edgar Sparrow died on 28 Mar 1918 in France

at age 20; died of wounds during WW1.¹

after 28 Mar 1918

He has no known burial place, and is commemorated on a Commonwealth War Memorial on The Arras Memorial, Arras, Pas De Calais, France

.²

4 Apr 1920

The War Memorial, Bedfield, Suffolk, England

He was commemorated on 4 Apr 1920 on The War Memorial, Bedfield, Suffolk, England

.⁶

Last Edited=12 Oct 2025

Citations

[S473] Soldiers Died In The Great War of Harold Edgar Sparrow "unknown cd."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/1654072/."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 88; Page: 6."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S241] Website Roll Of Honour - Suffolk County Council (https://www.suffolkarchives.co.uk/times/war-and-conflict/…).

Eliza (?)¹

F, #3896, b. between 3 Apr 1872 and 1 Apr 1874

Bedingfield, Suffolk, England

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Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1872 and 1 Apr 1874

Eliza (?) was born between 3 Apr 1872 and 1 Apr 1874 in Bedingfield, Suffolk, England

.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1896 and 1 Apr 1898

Eliza (?) married Edgar Sparrow, son of Edwin Sparrow and Caroline Perry, between 3 Apr 1896 and 1 Apr 1898.²

Children of Eliza (?) and Edgar Sparrow

Harold Edgar Sparrow⁴ b. 3 Sep 1897, d. 28 Mar 1918
Annie Gladys Sparrow¹ b. 29 Mar 1899
Nora Ivy Sparrow² b. between 3 Apr 1899 and 1 Apr 1901
Margery Ida Sparrow² b. between 3 Apr 1899 and 1 Apr 1901
Charles Leslie Sparrow² b. between 3 Apr 1904 and 1 Apr 1906
Caroline Hilda Sparrow² b. between 3 Apr 1908 and 1 Apr 1910
Edwin Sparrow² b. circa Jan 1911

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Eliza (?) was listed as a member of the household of Edgar Sparrow in the 1901 census in Cross Green, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Harold Edgar Sparrow, Annie Gladys Sparrow and Nora Ivy Sparrow.³

2 Apr 1911

Mill Farm, Bedfield, Framlingham, Suffolk, England

Eliza (?) was listed as a member of the household of Edgar Sparrow in the 1911 census in Mill Road, Bedingfield, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Margery Ida Sparrow, Charles Leslie Sparrow, Caroline Hilda Sparrow, Edwin Sparrow, Harold Edgar Sparrow, Annie Gladys Sparrow and Nora Ivy Sparrow.²

Address

Date

Place

28 Mar 1918

⁴

Last Edited=14 Feb 2016

Citations

[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 88; Page: 6."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/1654072/."

Percival Nixon Smith¹

M, #3897, b. 20 Jan 1887, d. Sep 1972

Wandsworth, London, England

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Father*

Arthur Nixon Smith² b. Dec 1847, d. 16 Feb 1934

Mother*

Mary Ann R Day³ b. between 6 Apr 1853 and 4 Apr 1855

Percival Nixon Smith also went by the name of Percy.¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 27 Jul 1886 and 25 Jul 1888

Percival Nixon Smith was born between 27 Jul 1886 and 25 Jul 1888.²

20 Jan 1887

He was born on 20 Jan 1887.^4,3

He was the son of Arthur Nixon Smith and Mary Ann R Day.^2,3

Mar 1887

His birth was registered in the Mar 1887 quarter in the Wandsworth registration district.⁵

10 Jul 1887

St. Michael, Battersea, Wandsworth, London, England

Percival Nixon Smith was baptized on 10 Jul 1887 in St. Michael, Battersea, Wandsworth, London, England

.³

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

26 Jul 1913

St. Luke, Battersea, London, England

Percival Nixon Smith married Dorothy Gamble, daughter of Thomas William Gamble and Ellen Tranter, on 26 Jul 1913 in St. Luke, Battersea, London, England

. Witnesses were Cyril Cox, A. Nixon Smith & Ellen Gamble.²

Child of Percival Nixon Smith and Dorothy Gamble

Irma Nixon Smith+¹ b. 11 Jun 1914

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Arthur Nixon Smith

Percival Nixon Smith was listed as a member of the household of Arthur Nixon Smith in the 1891 census in 13 St. John's Hill, West Battersea, London, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann R Day, Lilian Agnes Esther Smith, Alice Maude Smith and Esther Nixon.⁶

31 Mar 1901

Percival Nixon Smith

He was listed in the 1901 census in Emmanuel School, Wandsworth Common, Battersea, London, England

.⁷

2 Apr 1911

Arthur Nixon Smith

Percival Nixon Smith was listed as a member of the household of Arthur Nixon Smith in the 1911 census in 45 Ravenslea, Balham, London, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann R Day also in the household is Gordon Victor Smith, Grandson, Age 8, At School, born Norrham, Northampton.⁸

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

5 Apr 1891

Scholar⁶

31 Mar 1901

Pupil⁷

2 Apr 1911

Brewers Clerk⁸

26 Jul 1913

Clerk²

Address

Date

Place

26 Jul 1913

45 Ravenslea Road, England²

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1972

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Percival Nixon Smith died in Sep 1972 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

, at age 85.⁴

Last Edited=28 Feb 2017

Citations

[S475] Letter from Chris & Mavis Parker to Suzie Morley, 14th March, 2014 "unknown cd."
[S476] Parish Marriage, St. Luke, Battersea, 26th July, 1913.
[S477] Baptism, St. Michael, Battersea, 1887.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1972 Oxford 6b 2484."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1887 Wandsworth 1d 708."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 436; Folio: 42; Page: 1; GSU roll: 6095546."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 460; Folio: 166; Page: 6."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 2248."

Dorothy Gamble¹

F, #3898, b. Sep 1889

Forest Gate, Essex, England

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Father*

Thomas William Gamble² b. between 6 Apr 1862 and 4 Apr 1864

Mother*

Ellen Tranter³ b. between 3 Apr 1859 and 1 Apr 1861

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1889 and 1 Apr 1891

Dorothy Gamble was born between 3 Apr 1889 and 1 Apr 1891 in Forest Gate, Essex, England

.³

Sep 1889

West Ham, London, England

Her birth was registered in the Sep 1889 quarter in the West Ham registration district.⁴

She was the daughter of Thomas William Gamble and Ellen Tranter.^2,3

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

26 Jul 1913

St. Luke, Battersea, London, England

Dorothy Gamble married Percival Nixon Smith, son of Arthur Nixon Smith and Mary Ann R Day, on 26 Jul 1913 in St. Luke, Battersea, London, England

. Witnesses were Cyril Cox, A. Nixon Smith & Ellen Gamble.²

Child of Dorothy Gamble and Percival Nixon Smith

Irma Nixon Smith+¹ b. 11 Jun 1914

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Thomas William Gamble

Dorothy Gamble was listed as a member of the household of Thomas William Gamble in the 1891 census in 11 Roebuck Terrace, Thorpe Road, Wanstead, Essex, England

. Other people in the household include Ellen Tranter and Marjorie Gamble.⁵

2 Apr 1911

Thomas William Gamble

Dorothy Gamble was listed as a member of the household of Thomas William Gamble in the 1911 census in 30 Old Park Avenue, Balham, Battersea, London, England

. Other people in the household include Ellen Tranter, Constance Gamble, Marjorie Gamble and Cynthia Gamble.³

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Publishers Clerk³

Address

Date

Place

26 Jul 1913

Leverington Sudbrooke Road, England²

Last Edited=28 Feb 2017

Citations

[S475] Letter from Chris & Mavis Parker to Suzie Morley, 14th March, 2014 "unknown cd."
[S476] Parish Marriage, St. Luke, Battersea, 26th July, 1913.
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 2247."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1889 West Ham 4a 230."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1351; Folio: 47; Page: 32; GSU roll: 6096461."

Brent Knowland¹

M, #3899, b. 9 Jul 1943, d. between 3 Dec 1984 and 5 Dec 1984

Woodhouse, Bedwells Heath, Boars Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

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Father*

Albert Garibaldi Walter Knowland¹ b. 19 May 1910, d. 20 Feb 1945

Mother*

Irma Nixon Smith¹ b. 11 Jun 1914

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

9 Jul 1943

Brent Knowland was born on 9 Jul 1943.²

He was the son of Albert Garibaldi Walter Knowland and Irma Nixon Smith.¹

Sep 1943

Truro, Cornwall, England

His birth was registered in the Sep 1943 quarter in the Truro registration district.³

Children of Brent Knowland and Celia Green

Christopher David Knowland⁶
Victoria Catherine P Knowland⁶

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Dec 1984 and 5 Dec 1984

Brent Knowland died between 3 Dec 1984 and 5 Dec 1984 in Woodhouse, Bedwells Heath, Boars Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

; Last seen alive 3rd December, 1984. Dead body found 5th December, 1984.⁴

Feb 1985

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England

Brent's death was registered in the Feb 1985 quarter in the Abingdon registration district.²

15 May 1985

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

The Probate of the Estate of Brent Knowland was Executed on 15 May 1985 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

. Not exceeding £40000.⁵

Last Edited=22 Jul 2025

Citations

[S475] Letter from Chris & Mavis Parker to Suzie Morley, 14th March, 2014 "unknown cd."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Feb 1985 Abingdon 20 2615."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1943 Truro 5c 137."
[S756] Administration of Brent Knowland.
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1980 Oxford 20 3472."

Arthur Nixon Smith¹

M, #3900, b. Dec 1847, d. 16 Feb 1934

St. Geo Han Square, London, England

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Father*

Charles Smith³ b. between 31 Mar 1810 and 29 Mar 1812

Mother*

Esther Nixon² b. between 3 Apr 1809 and 1 Apr 1811

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1847

His birth was registered in the Dec 1847 quarter in the St. Geo Han Square registration district.⁴

Arthur Nixon Smith was the son of Charles Smith and Esther Nixon.^2,3

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1873

Wandsworth, London, England

The marriage of Arthur Nixon Smith and Mary Ann R Day was registered in the Mar 1873 quarter in the Wandsworth registration district.⁵

1 Feb 1902

St. Anne, Wandsworth, London, England

On 1 Feb 1902 in St. Anne, Wandsworth, London, England

, together with Alice Maude Smith.⁶

Children of Arthur Nixon Smith and Mary Ann R Day

Lilian Agnes Esther Smith² b. Mar 1876
Alice Maude Smith+² b. Jun 1877, d. Dec 1962
Percival Nixon Smith+¹ b. 20 Jan 1887, d. Sep 1972

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

30 Mar 1851

Charles Smith

Arthur Nixon Smith was listed as a member of the household of Charles Smith in the 1851 census in 21 Mount Street, St. George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England

. Other people in the household include Esther Nixon and George Windsor Smith.⁷

7 Apr 1861

Charles Smith

Arthur Nixon Smith was listed as a member of the household of Charles Smith in the 1861 census in 12 Hays Mews, May Fair, St. George Hanover Square, London, England

. Other people in the household include Esther Nixon, George Windsor Smith, George Curtis, John Fothergill, George Ashton and James West.⁸

2 Apr 1871

Charles Smith

Arthur Nixon Smith was listed as a member of the household of Charles Smith in the 1871 census in 64 Tonsley Hill, Wandsworth All Saints, London, England

. Other people in the household include Esther Nixon and George Windsor Smith.³

3 Apr 1881

Arthur Nixon Smith

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 78 Fulham Road, St. Mary Abbots, London, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann R Day, Lilian Agnes Esther Smith and Alice Maude Smith.⁹

5 Apr 1891

Arthur Nixon Smith

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in 13 St. John's Hill, West Battersea, London, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann R Day, Lilian Agnes Esther Smith, Alice Maude Smith, Percival Nixon Smith and Esther Nixon.²

31 Mar 1901

Arthur Nixon Smith

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 26 Trefoil Road, Wandsworth, London, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann R Day, Lilian Agnes Esther Smith and Alice Maude Smith.¹⁰

2 Apr 1911

Arthur Nixon Smith

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 45 Ravenslea, Balham, London, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann R Day and Percival Nixon Smith also in the household is Gordon Victor Smith, Grandson, Age 8, At School, born Norrham, Northampton.¹¹

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

30 Mar 1851

At Home⁷

7 Apr 1861

Scholar⁸

2 Apr 1871

Solicitors Clerk³

3 Apr 1881

Cigar Merchant (Shop)⁹

10 Jul 1887

Solicitors Clerk¹²

5 Apr 1891

Tobacconist, Confectioner, Solicitors Clerk²

31 Mar 1901

Solicitors Clerk¹⁰

1 Feb 1902

Solicitor⁶

2 Apr 1911

Law Clerk¹¹

26 Jul 1913

Solicitors Clerk¹

Address

Date

Place

10 Jul 1887

76 Beumley? Road, England¹²

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

16 Feb 1934

178a Upper Richmond Road, East Sheen, Surrey, England

Arthur Nixon Smith died on 16 Feb 1934 in 178a Upper Richmond Road, East Sheen, Surrey, England

, at age 86.¹³

9 Apr 1934