Person Page - 753

His birth was registered in the Dec 1850 quarter in the Blything registration district.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Dec 1873	Blything, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Robert Took and Sarah Ann Baker was registered in the Dec 1873 quarter in the Blything registration district.³
27 Dec 1904	St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England	On 27 Dec 1904 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England , together with Herbert G Took. A further Witness was L J Took.⁴

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1873

The marriage of Robert Took and Sarah Ann Baker was registered in the Dec 1873 quarter in the Blything registration district.³

27 Dec 1904

"Fairholme", The GRange, Beccles, Suffolk, England

On 27 Dec 1904 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England

, together with Herbert G Took. A further Witness was L J Took.⁴

Children of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker

Herbert George Took+⁶ b. 3 Oct 1874, d. 31 Jul 1945
Florence Rosa Took⁶ b. 23 Jan 1876, d. Sep 1898
Henrietta Harriet Took⁷ b. Jun 1877
Robert John Took+⁷ b. between 31 Mar 1879 and 30 Mar 1880
Agnes Ellen Took¹² b. Jun 1880, d. Sep 1880
Harry Alex Took⁶ b. Sep 1881, d. Mar 1934
Walter Edward Took+⁷ b. 7 Feb 1883
Sidney Took⁷ b. between 31 Mar 1884 and 30 Mar 1885
Blanche Agnes Took⁷ b. between 31 Mar 1886 and 30 Mar 1887
Mabel Madge Took⁷ b. between 31 Mar 1888 and 30 Mar 1889
Cyril Arthur Took¹ b. between 15 Aug 1889 and 13 Aug 1890, d. 14 Aug 1919
May Gertrude Took⁷ b. 13 May 1891

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
3 Apr 1881	Robert Adam Took	He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Herbert Geo. Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert John Took and Harriet Cooper.⁵
5 Apr 1891	Robert A Took	He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.⁶
31 Mar 1901	Robert A Took	He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.⁷
2 Apr 1911	Robert Adam Took	He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Blanche Agnes Took, Mabel Madge Took and Gertrude May Took.⁸

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

Robert Adam Took

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Herbert Geo. Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert John Took and Harriet Cooper.⁵

5 Apr 1891

Robert A Took

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.⁶

31 Mar 1901

Robert A Took

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.⁷

2 Apr 1911

Robert Adam Took

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Blanche Agnes Took, Mabel Madge Took and Gertrude May Took.⁸

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
16 Apr 1876		Basket Maker⁹
3 Apr 1881		Confectioner (Employing 1 Man & 1 Boy)⁵
25 May 1890		Confectioner⁹
31 Mar 1901		Baker & Confactioner⁷
27 Dec 1904		Confectioner⁴
25 Feb 1906		Baker⁴
2 Apr 1911		Baker⁸
3 Nov 1919		Retired Baker¹⁰

Date

Place

Occupation

16 Apr 1876

Basket Maker⁹

3 Apr 1881

Confectioner (Employing 1 Man & 1 Boy)⁵

25 May 1890

Confectioner⁹

31 Mar 1901

Baker & Confactioner⁷

27 Dec 1904

Confectioner⁴

25 Feb 1906

Baker⁴

2 Apr 1911

Baker⁸

3 Nov 1919

Retired Baker¹⁰

Address

Date	Place
14 Aug 1919	"Fairholme", The GRange, Beccles, Suffolk, England ¹

Date

Place

14 Aug 1919

¹

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
3 Nov 1919	London, England	The Probate of the Estate of Cyril Arthur Took was Executed by Robert Adam Took on 3 Nov 1919 in London, England ; Effects £219 8s.¹⁰
26 Oct 1925	Waveney Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England	He died on 26 Oct 1925 in Waveney Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England , at age 74.¹⁰
26 Nov 1925	London, England	The Probate of the Estate of Robert Adam Took was Executed by Herbert George Took, Robert John Took and James Took on 26 Nov 1925 in London, England . Effects £6085 6s. 1d.¹⁰
Dec 1925	Wangford, Suffolk, England	Robert's death was registered in the Dec 1925 quarter in the Wangford registration district.¹¹

Date

Place

Notes

3 Nov 1919

Waveney Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England

The Probate of the Estate of Cyril Arthur Took was Executed by Robert Adam Took on 3 Nov 1919 in London, England

; Effects £219 8s.¹⁰

26 Oct 1925

He died on 26 Oct 1925 in Waveney Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England

, at age 74.¹⁰

26 Nov 1925

The Probate of the Estate of Robert Adam Took was Executed by Herbert George Took, Robert John Took and James Took on 26 Nov 1925 in London, England

. Effects £6085 6s. 1d.¹⁰

Dec 1925

Robert's death was registered in the Dec 1925 quarter in the Wangford registration district.¹¹

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/…."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1850 Blything 13 391."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1873 Blything 4a 1606."
[S1729] Microfilm Marriages, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1949 "unknown cd."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1898; Folio: 111; Page: 6; GSU roll: 1341458."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1489; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6096599."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1799; Folio: 121; Page: 21."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S1727] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary,Halesworth, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1925 Wangford 4a 1190."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1880 Wangford 4a 827."

Sarah Ann Baker¹

F, #22562, b. 16 Mar 1849, d. 31 May 1945

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Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
16 Mar 1849		Sarah Ann Baker was born on 16 Mar 1849.²

Date

Place

Notes

16 Mar 1849

Sarah Ann Baker was born on 16 Mar 1849.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Dec 1873	Blything, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Sarah Ann Baker and Robert Took was registered in the Dec 1873 quarter in the Blything registration district.¹

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1873

The marriage of Sarah Ann Baker and Robert Took was registered in the Dec 1873 quarter in the Blything registration district.¹

Children of Sarah Ann Baker and Robert Adam Took

Herbert George Took+⁴ b. 3 Oct 1874, d. 31 Jul 1945
Florence Rosa Took⁴ b. 23 Jan 1876, d. Sep 1898
Henrietta Harriet Took⁵ b. Jun 1877
Robert John Took+⁵ b. between 31 Mar 1879 and 30 Mar 1880
Agnes Ellen Took⁸ b. Jun 1880, d. Sep 1880
Harry Alex Took⁴ b. Sep 1881, d. Mar 1934
Walter Edward Took+⁵ b. 7 Feb 1883
Sidney Took⁵ b. between 31 Mar 1884 and 30 Mar 1885
Blanche Agnes Took⁵ b. between 31 Mar 1886 and 30 Mar 1887
Mabel Madge Took⁵ b. between 31 Mar 1888 and 30 Mar 1889
Cyril Arthur Took⁹ b. between 15 Aug 1889 and 13 Aug 1890, d. 14 Aug 1919
May Gertrude Took⁵ b. 13 May 1891

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
3 Apr 1881	Robert Adam Took	Sarah Ann Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1881 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Herbert Geo. Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert John Took and Harriet Cooper.³
5 Apr 1891	Robert A Took	Sarah A Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.⁴
31 Mar 1901	Robert A Took	Sarah A Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.⁵
2 Apr 1911	Robert Adam Took	Sarah Ann Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1911 census in 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Blanche Agnes Took, Mabel Madge Took and Gertrude May Took.⁶
29 Sep 1939	Sarah Ann Took	She was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Fairholme, Waveney Road, Beccles, Suffolk, Wales . Other people in the household include May G Took Plus 2 people whose records are officially closed.²

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

Sarah Ann Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1881 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Herbert Geo. Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert John Took and Harriet Cooper.³

5 Apr 1891

Sarah A Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.⁴

31 Mar 1901

Sarah A Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.⁵

2 Apr 1911

Fairholme, Waveney Road, Beccles, Suffolk, Wales

Sarah Ann Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1911 census in 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Blanche Agnes Took, Mabel Madge Took and Gertrude May Took.⁶

29 Sep 1939

Sarah Ann Took

She was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Fairholme, Waveney Road, Beccles, Suffolk, Wales

. Other people in the household include May G Took Plus 2 people whose records are officially closed.²

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
2 Apr 1911		Assisting in Business⁶
29 Sep 1939		Retired²

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Assisting in Business⁶

29 Sep 1939

Retired²

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
31 May 1945	Fairholme, Waveney Road, Beccles, Suffolk, Wales	Sarah Ann Took died on 31 May 1945 in Fairholme, Waveney Road, Beccles, Suffolk, Wales , at age 96.⁷
12 Dec 1945	Llandudno, Wales	The Probate of the Estate of Sarah Ann Took was Executed by Robert John Took and May Gertrude Took on 12 Dec 1945 in Llandudno, Wales . Effects £141 15s.⁷

Date

Place

Notes

31 May 1945

Sarah Ann Took died on 31 May 1945 in Fairholme, Waveney Road, Beccles, Suffolk, Wales

, at age 96.⁷

12 Dec 1945

The Probate of the Estate of Sarah Ann Took was Executed by Robert John Took and May Gertrude Took on 12 Dec 1945 in Llandudno, Wales

. Effects £141 15s.⁷

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1873 Blything 4a 1606."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/6615B."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1898; Folio: 111; Page: 6; GSU roll: 1341458."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1489; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6096599."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1799; Folio: 121; Page: 21."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1880 Wangford 4a 827."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/…."

Henrietta Harriet Took¹

F, #22563, b. Jun 1877

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Father*

Robert Adam Took² b. Dec 1850, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother*

Sarah Ann Baker² b. 16 Mar 1849, d. 31 May 1945

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 31 Mar 1877 and 30 Mar 1878	Beccles, Suffolk, England	Henrietta Harriet Took was born between 31 Mar 1877 and 30 Mar 1878 in Beccles, Suffolk, England .²
Jun 1877	Wangford, Suffolk, England	Her birth was registered in the Jun 1877 quarter in the Wangford registration district.³
		She was the daughter of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1877 and 30 Mar 1878

Henrietta Harriet Took was born between 31 Mar 1877 and 30 Mar 1878 in Beccles, Suffolk, England

.²

Jun 1877

Her birth was registered in the Jun 1877 quarter in the Wangford registration district.³

She was the daughter of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
27 Dec 1904	St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England	Henrietta Harriet Took married Frederick William Downing, son of Robert Downing, on 27 Dec 1904 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England ; A further Witness was L J Took.¹

Date

Place

Notes

27 Dec 1904

Henrietta Harriet Took married Frederick William Downing, son of Robert Downing, on 27 Dec 1904 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England

; A further Witness was L J Took.¹

Family: Henrietta Harriet Took and Frederick William Downing

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
3 Apr 1881	Robert Adam Took	Henrietta H Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1881 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Herbert Geo. Took, Florence R Took, Robert John Took and Harriet Cooper.⁴
5 Apr 1891	Robert A Took	Henrietta H Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.⁵
31 Mar 1901	Robert A Took	Henrietta H Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.²

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

Henrietta H Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1881 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Herbert Geo. Took, Florence R Took, Robert John Took and Harriet Cooper.⁴

5 Apr 1891

Henrietta H Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.⁵

31 Mar 1901

Henrietta H Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.²

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
3 Apr 1881		Scholar⁴
5 Apr 1891		Scholar⁵
31 Mar 1901		Baker's Assistant²

Date

Place

Occupation

3 Apr 1881

Scholar⁴

5 Apr 1891

Scholar⁵

31 Mar 1901

Baker's Assistant²

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S1729] Microfilm Marriages, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1949 "unknown cd."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1799; Folio: 121; Page: 21."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1874 Wangford 4a 776."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1898; Folio: 111; Page: 6; GSU roll: 1341458."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1489; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6096599."

Robert John Took¹

M, #22564, b. between 31 Mar 1879 and 30 Mar 1880

Copyright © 1998- by Suzie Morley

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Many of the images are also copyrighted, and may not be copied without the consent of the copyright holders.

Father*

Robert Adam Took² b. Dec 1850, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother*

Sarah Ann Baker² b. 16 Mar 1849, d. 31 May 1945

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
Dec 1876	Wangford, Suffolk, England	His birth was registered in the Dec 1876 quarter in the Wangford registration district.³
between 31 Mar 1879 and 30 Mar 1880	Beccles, Suffolk, England	Robert John Took was born between 31 Mar 1879 and 30 Mar 1880 in Beccles, Suffolk, England .²
		He was the son of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1876

His birth was registered in the Dec 1876 quarter in the Wangford registration district.³

between 31 Mar 1879 and 30 Mar 1880

Robert John Took was born between 31 Mar 1879 and 30 Mar 1880 in Beccles, Suffolk, England

.²

He was the son of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
25 Feb 1906	St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England	Robert John Took married Elizabeth Phoebe Payne, daughter of Charles Payne, on 25 Feb 1906 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England ; Witnesses were C C Payne & May (Mary?) Took.⁴
12 Oct 1939	St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England	On 12 Oct 1939 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England , together with an unknown person . A further Witness was Henry William ????⁴

Date

Place

Notes

25 Feb 1906

Robert John Took married Elizabeth Phoebe Payne, daughter of Charles Payne, on 25 Feb 1906 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England

; Witnesses were C C Payne & May (Mary?) Took.⁴

12 Oct 1939

On 12 Oct 1939 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England

, together with an unknown person . A further Witness was Henry William ????⁴

Children of Robert John Took and Elizabeth Phoebe Payne

Bertie Eric Took⁷ b. 4 Aug 1915
Florence Rose Took⁷ b. between 18 Jun 1917 and 18 Jul 1917
Harry Arthur Took⁸ b. 14 Feb 1920, d. 5 Jun 1940

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
3 Apr 1881	Robert Adam Took	Robert John Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1881 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Herbert Geo. Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took and Harriet Cooper.⁵
5 Apr 1891	Robert A Took	Robert J Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.⁶
31 Mar 1901	Robert A Took	Robert J Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.²
19 Jun 1921	Robert John Took	He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in 69 London Raod, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth P Took, Bertie E Took, Florence R Took and Harry A Took.⁷

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

Robert John Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1881 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Herbert Geo. Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took and Harriet Cooper.⁵

5 Apr 1891

Robert J Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.⁶

31 Mar 1901

Gosford Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England

Robert J Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.²

19 Jun 1921

Robert John Took

He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in 69 London Raod, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth P Took, Bertie E Took, Florence R Took and Harry A Took.⁷

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
5 Apr 1891		Scholar⁶
31 Mar 1901		Engineer's Clerk²
25 Feb 1906		Engineer's Clerk⁴
5 Sep 1915		Mechanical Engineer's Clerk⁸
19 Aug 1917		Clerk⁸
23 Mar 1920		Engineer's Clerk⁸
19 Jun 1921	Gosford Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England	Engineer's Clerk, Accocunts Department⁷
26 Nov 1925		Engineer's Clerk¹
12 Dec 1945		Engineer's Clerk¹

Date

Place

Occupation

5 Apr 1891

Scholar⁶

31 Mar 1901

Engineer's Clerk²

25 Feb 1906

Engineer's Clerk⁴

5 Sep 1915

Mechanical Engineer's Clerk⁸

19 Aug 1917

Clerk⁸

23 Mar 1920

Engineer's Clerk⁸

19 Jun 1921

Engineer's Clerk, Accocunts Department⁷

26 Nov 1925

Engineer's Clerk¹

12 Dec 1945

Engineer's Clerk¹

Address

Date	Place
5 Sep 1915	53 Ingate Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England ⁸
19 Aug 1917	Essex Terrace, London Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England ⁸
23 Mar 1920	69 London Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England ⁸

Date

Place

5 Sep 1915

53 Ingate Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England

⁸

19 Aug 1917

Essex Terrace, London Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England

⁸

23 Mar 1920

69 London Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England

⁸

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
26 Nov 1925	London, England	The Probate of the Estate of Robert Adam Took was Executed by Herbert George Took, Robert John Took and James Took on 26 Nov 1925 in London, England ; Effects £6085 6s. 1d.¹
12 Dec 1945	Llandudno, Wales	The Probate of the Estate of Sarah Ann Took was Executed by Robert John Took and May Gertrude Took on 12 Dec 1945 in Llandudno, Wales ; Effects £141 15s.¹

Date

Place

Notes

26 Nov 1925

The Probate of the Estate of Robert Adam Took was Executed by Herbert George Took, Robert John Took and James Took on 26 Nov 1925 in London, England

; Effects £6085 6s. 1d.¹

12 Dec 1945

The Probate of the Estate of Sarah Ann Took was Executed by Robert John Took and May Gertrude Took on 12 Dec 1945 in Llandudno, Wales

; Effects £141 15s.¹

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1799; Folio: 121; Page: 21."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1878 Wangford 4a 792."
[S1729] Microfilm Marriages, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1949 "unknown cd."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1898; Folio: 111; Page: 6; GSU roll: 1341458."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1489; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6096599."
[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 7, Sch 24; Book: 09521."
[S972] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1931 "unknown cd."

Walter Edward Took¹

M, #22565, b. 7 Feb 1883

St. Mary, Halesworth, Suffolk, Wales

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Father*

Robert Adam Took² b. Dec 1850, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother*

Sarah Ann Baker² b. 16 Mar 1849, d. 31 May 1945

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
7 Feb 1883		Walter Edward Took was born on 7 Feb 1883.¹
		He was the son of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²
13 May 1883	St. Mary, Halesworth, Suffolk, Wales	Walter Edward Took was baptized on 13 May 1883 in St. Mary, Halesworth, Suffolk, Wales .¹

Date

Place

Notes

7 Feb 1883

Walter Edward Took was born on 7 Feb 1883.¹

He was the son of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

13 May 1883

Walter Edward Took was baptized on 13 May 1883 in St. Mary, Halesworth, Suffolk, Wales

.¹

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Dec 1908	Wangford, Suffolk, Wales	The marriage of Walter Edward Took and Lydia Emma Boon was registered in the Dec 1908 quarter in the Wangford registration district.³
14 Nov 1915	St. John The Baptist, Stoke By Clare, Suffolk, England	Walter Edward Took married Isabel Gladys Mitson on 14 Nov 1915 in St. John The Baptist, Stoke By Clare, Suffolk, England . By Licence. Witnesses were Edwin R Cullum, Frederick L Mitson & Alice Mitson.⁴

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1908

St. John The Baptist, Stoke By Clare, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Walter Edward Took and Lydia Emma Boon was registered in the Dec 1908 quarter in the Wangford registration district.³

14 Nov 1915

Walter Edward Took married Isabel Gladys Mitson on 14 Nov 1915 in St. John The Baptist, Stoke By Clare, Suffolk, England

. By Licence. Witnesses were Edwin R Cullum, Frederick L Mitson & Alice Mitson.⁴

Children of Walter Edward Took and Lydia Emma Boon

Frank Edgar Took⁸ b. Mar 1909
Robert Keith Took⁹ b. Sep 1911

Family: Walter Edward Took and Isabel Gladys Mitson

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	Robert A Took	Walter E Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.⁵
31 Mar 1901	Robert A Took	Walter E Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.²
2 Apr 1911	Walter Took	He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 123 Denmark Road, Beccles, Suffolk, Wales . Other people in the household include Lydia Took and Frank Took.⁶
19 Jun 1921	Walter Edward Took	He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Isabel Gladys Took, Frank Edgar Took, Robert Keith Took and Florence Maud Barber.⁷

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Walter E Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.⁵

31 Mar 1901

Walter E Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.²

2 Apr 1911

Walter Took

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 123 Denmark Road, Beccles, Suffolk, Wales

. Other people in the household include Lydia Took and Frank Took.⁶

19 Jun 1921

Walter Edward Took

He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Isabel Gladys Took, Frank Edgar Took, Robert Keith Took and Florence Maud Barber.⁷

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
5 Apr 1891		Scholar⁵
31 Mar 1901		Baker Journeyman²
2 Apr 1911		Baker⁶
19 Jun 1921		Baker & Confectioner⁷

Date

Place

Occupation

5 Apr 1891

Scholar⁵

31 Mar 1901

Baker Journeyman²

2 Apr 1911

Baker⁶

19 Jun 1921

Baker & Confectioner⁷

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S1727] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary,Halesworth, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1799; Folio: 121; Page: 21."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1908 Wangford 4a 2259."
[S1730] Microfilm Marriages, St. John The Baptist, Stoke By Clare, Suffolk, England, 1838 to 1949.
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1489; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6096599."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[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 173; Book: 09521."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1909 Wangford 4a 1694."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1911 Wangford 4a 2125."

Sidney Took¹

M, #22566, b. between 31 Mar 1884 and 30 Mar 1885

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Father*

Robert Adam Took¹ b. Dec 1850, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother*

Sarah Ann Baker¹ b. 16 Mar 1849, d. 31 May 1945

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 31 Mar 1884 and 30 Mar 1885	Beccles, Suffolk, England	Sidney Took was born between 31 Mar 1884 and 30 Mar 1885 in Beccles, Suffolk, England .¹
		He was the son of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.¹

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1884 and 30 Mar 1885

Sidney Took was born between 31 Mar 1884 and 30 Mar 1885 in Beccles, Suffolk, England

.¹

He was the son of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.¹

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	Robert A Took	Sydney Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.²
31 Mar 1901	Robert A Took	Sidney Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.¹

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Sydney Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.²

31 Mar 1901

Sidney Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.¹

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
5 Apr 1891		Scholar²
31 Mar 1901		Baker Journeyman¹

Date

Place

Occupation

5 Apr 1891

Scholar²

31 Mar 1901

Baker Journeyman¹

Last Edited=30 Sep 2025

Citations

[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1799; Folio: 121; Page: 21."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1489; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6096599."

Blanche Agnes Took¹

F, #22567, b. between 31 Mar 1886 and 30 Mar 1887

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Father*

Robert Adam Took² b. Dec 1850, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother*

Sarah Ann Baker² b. 16 Mar 1849, d. 31 May 1945

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 31 Mar 1886 and 30 Mar 1887	Beccles, Suffolk, England	Blanche Agnes Took was born between 31 Mar 1886 and 30 Mar 1887 in Beccles, Suffolk, England .²
		She was the daughter of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1886 and 30 Mar 1887

Blanche Agnes Took was born between 31 Mar 1886 and 30 Mar 1887 in Beccles, Suffolk, England

.²

She was the daughter of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	Robert A Took	Blanche A Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.³
31 Mar 1901	Robert A Took	Blanche A Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.²
2 Apr 1911	Robert Adam Took	Blanche Agnes Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1911 census in 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Mabel Madge Took and Gertrude May Took.¹

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Blanche A Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.³

31 Mar 1901

Blanche A Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.²

2 Apr 1911

Blanche Agnes Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1911 census in 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Mabel Madge Took and Gertrude May Took.¹

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
2 Apr 1911		Confectioner's Assistant¹

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Confectioner's Assistant¹

Last Edited=30 Sep 2025

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1799; Folio: 121; Page: 21."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1489; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6096599."

Mabel Madge Took¹

F, #22568, b. between 31 Mar 1888 and 30 Mar 1889

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Father*

Robert Adam Took² b. Dec 1850, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother*

Sarah Ann Baker² b. 16 Mar 1849, d. 31 May 1945

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 31 Mar 1888 and 30 Mar 1889	Beccles, Suffolk, England	Mabel Madge Took was born between 31 Mar 1888 and 30 Mar 1889 in Beccles, Suffolk, England .²
		She was the daughter of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1888 and 30 Mar 1889

Mabel Madge Took was born between 31 Mar 1888 and 30 Mar 1889 in Beccles, Suffolk, England

.²

She was the daughter of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	Robert A Took	Madge M Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.³
31 Mar 1901	Robert A Took	Mabel M Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.²
2 Apr 1911	Robert Adam Took	Mabel Madge Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1911 census in 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Blanche Agnes Took and Gertrude May Took.¹

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Madge M Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.³

31 Mar 1901

Mabel M Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Arthur C Took, May G Took and Honor Revell.²

2 Apr 1911

Mabel Madge Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1911 census in 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Blanche Agnes Took and Gertrude May Took.¹

Last Edited=30 Sep 2025

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1799; Folio: 121; Page: 21."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1489; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6096599."

May Gertrude Took¹

F, #22569, b. 13 May 1891

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Father*

Robert Adam Took² b. Dec 1850, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother*

Sarah Ann Baker² b. 16 Mar 1849, d. 31 May 1945

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
13 May 1891		May Gertrude Took was born on 13 May 1891.³
		She was the daughter of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

Date

Place

Notes

13 May 1891

May Gertrude Took was born on 13 May 1891.³

She was the daughter of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
31 Mar 1901	Robert A Took	May G Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took and Honor Revell.²
2 Apr 1911	Robert Adam Took	Gertrude May Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1911 census in 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Blanche Agnes Took and Mabel Madge Took.⁴
29 Sep 1939	Sarah Ann Took	May G Took was listed as a member of the household of Sarah Ann Took in the 1939 Register in Fairholme, Waveney Road, Beccles, Suffolk, Wales . Plus 2 people whose records are officially closed.³

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

May G Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took and Honor Revell.²

2 Apr 1911

Gertrude May Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1911 census in 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Blanche Agnes Took and Mabel Madge Took.⁴

29 Sep 1939

Sarah Ann Took

May G Took was listed as a member of the household of Sarah Ann Took in the 1939 Register in Fairholme, Waveney Road, Beccles, Suffolk, Wales

. Plus 2 people whose records are officially closed.³

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
29 Sep 1939		Unpaid Domestic Duties³

Date

Place

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Unpaid Domestic Duties³

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
12 Dec 1945	Llandudno, Wales	The Probate of the Estate of Sarah Ann Took was Executed by Robert John Took and May Gertrude Took on 12 Dec 1945 in Llandudno, Wales ; Effects £141 15s.¹

Date

Place

Notes

12 Dec 1945

The Probate of the Estate of Sarah Ann Took was Executed by Robert John Took and May Gertrude Took on 12 Dec 1945 in Llandudno, Wales

; Effects £141 15s.¹

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1799; Folio: 121; Page: 21."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/6615B."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."

Herbert George Took¹

M, #22570, b. 3 Oct 1874, d. 31 Jul 1945

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Father*

Robert Adam Took² b. Dec 1850, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother*

Sarah Ann Baker² b. 16 Mar 1849, d. 31 May 1945

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
3 Oct 1874		Herbert George Took was born on 3 Oct 1874.³
		He was the son of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²
Dec 1874	Blything, Suffolk, England	His birth was registered in the Dec 1874 quarter in the Blything registration district.⁴

Date

Place

Notes

3 Oct 1874

Herbert George Took was born on 3 Oct 1874.³

He was the son of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

Dec 1874

Newmarket, Suffolk, England

His birth was registered in the Dec 1874 quarter in the Blything registration district.⁴

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Sep 1902	Newmarket, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Herbert George Took and Eleanor Simpson was registered in the Sep 1902 quarter in the Newmarket registration district.⁵
27 Dec 1904	St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England	On 27 Dec 1904 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England , together with Robert A Took. A further Witness was L J Took.⁶

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1902

The marriage of Herbert George Took and Eleanor Simpson was registered in the Sep 1902 quarter in the Newmarket registration district.⁵

27 Dec 1904

On 27 Dec 1904 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England

, together with Robert A Took. A further Witness was L J Took.⁶

Children of Herbert George Took and Eleanor Simpson

Anthony Robert Took⁸ b. between 3 Apr 1904 and 1 Apr 1905
Kathleen Mary Took⁸ b. between 3 Apr 1905 and 1 Apr 1906
Donald Joseph Took⁸ b. between 3 Apr 1907 and 1 Apr 1908
Barbara Joan Took⁸ b. between 2 Aug 1910 and 1 Sep 1910
Florence Rita Took⁹ b. between 19 Jan 1912 and 18 Feb 1912
Gilbert Herbert Took⁹ b. between 18 Apr 1913 and 18 May 1913

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
3 Apr 1881	Robert Adam Took	Herbert Geo. Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1881 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert John Took and Harriet Cooper.⁷
5 Apr 1891	Robert A Took	Herbert G Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.²
2 Apr 1911	Herbert George Took	He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Eleanor Took, Anthony Robert Took, Kathleen Mary Took, Donald Joseph Took, Barbara Joan Took and Rachel Barber.⁸
19 Jun 1921	Herbert G Took	He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Eleanor Took, Anthony Robert Took, Kathleen Mary Took, Donald Joseph Took, Barbara Joan Took, Florence Rita Took, Gilbert Herbert Took and Grace Ellen Larter.⁹
29 Sep 1939	Herbert G Took	He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Eleanor Took and Barbara J Prime Plus 2 people wjose records are officially closed.³

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

Herbert Geo. Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1881 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert John Took and Harriet Cooper.⁷

5 Apr 1891

Herbert G Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.²

2 Apr 1911

Herbert George Took

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Eleanor Took, Anthony Robert Took, Kathleen Mary Took, Donald Joseph Took, Barbara Joan Took and Rachel Barber.⁸

19 Jun 1921

Herbert G Took

He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Eleanor Took, Anthony Robert Took, Kathleen Mary Took, Donald Joseph Took, Barbara Joan Took, Florence Rita Took, Gilbert Herbert Took and Grace Ellen Larter.⁹

29 Sep 1939

Herbert G Took

He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Eleanor Took and Barbara J Prime Plus 2 people wjose records are officially closed.³

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
3 Apr 1881		Scholar⁷
5 Apr 1891		Grocer's Apprentice²
2 Apr 1911		Grocer & Provision Merchant⁸
19 Jun 1921		Grocer & Provision Merchant, At Home⁹
26 Nov 1925		Grocer¹
29 Sep 1939		Grocer & Provision Merchant³

Date

Place

Occupation

3 Apr 1881

Scholar⁷

5 Apr 1891

Grocer's Apprentice²

2 Apr 1911

Grocer & Provision Merchant⁸

19 Jun 1921

Grocer & Provision Merchant, At Home⁹

26 Nov 1925

Grocer¹

29 Sep 1939

Grocer & Provision Merchant³

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
26 Nov 1925	London, England	The Probate of the Estate of Robert Adam Took was Executed by Herbert George Took, Robert John Took and James Took on 26 Nov 1925 in London, England ; Effects £6085 6s. 1d.¹
31 Jul 1945	18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England	Herbert George Took died on 31 Jul 1945 in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England , at age 70.¹
27 Oct 1945	Llandudno, Wales	The Probate of the Estate of Herbert George Took was Executed by Anthony Robert Took on 27 Oct 1945 in Llandudno, Wales . Effects £5141 18s. 6d. A further Executor was Bertie Thomas Ballard, Company Director.¹

Date

Place

Notes

26 Nov 1925

18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

The Probate of the Estate of Robert Adam Took was Executed by Herbert George Took, Robert John Took and James Took on 26 Nov 1925 in London, England

; Effects £6085 6s. 1d.¹

31 Jul 1945

Herbert George Took died on 31 Jul 1945 in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

, at age 70.¹

27 Oct 1945

The Probate of the Estate of Herbert George Took was Executed by Anthony Robert Took on 27 Oct 1945 in Llandudno, Wales

. Effects £5141 18s. 6d. A further Executor was Bertie Thomas Ballard, Company Director.¹

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1489; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6096599."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/6618D."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1874 Blything 4a 692."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1902 Newmarket 3b 1117."
[S1729] Microfilm Marriages, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1949 "unknown cd."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1898; Folio: 111; Page: 6; GSU roll: 1341458."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9505, ED 3, Sch 91; Book: 09505."

Florence Rosa Took¹

F, #22571, b. 23 Jan 1876, d. Sep 1898

St. Mary, Halesworth, Suffolk, Wales

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Father*

Robert Adam Took² b. Dec 1850, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother*

Sarah Ann Baker² b. 16 Mar 1849, d. 31 May 1945

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

23 Jan 1876

Florence Rosa Took was born on 23 Jan 1876.¹

She was the daughter of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

Mar 1876

Blything, Suffolk, Wales

Her birth was registered in the Mar 1876 quarter in the Blything registration district.³

16 Apr 1876

Florence Rosa Took was baptized on 16 Apr 1876 in St. Mary, Halesworth, Suffolk, Wales

.¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

Florence R Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1881 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Herbert Geo. Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert John Took and Harriet Cooper.⁴

5 Apr 1891

Florence R Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.²

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

3 Apr 1881

Scholar⁴

5 Apr 1891

Stationer's Apprentice²

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1898

Florence's death was registered in the Sep 1898 quarter in the Wangford registration district.⁵

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S1727] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary,Halesworth, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1489; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6096599."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1876 Blything 4a 768."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1898; Folio: 111; Page: 6; GSU roll: 1341458."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1876 Wangford 4a 7620."

Harry Alex Took¹

M, #22572, b. Sep 1881, d. Mar 1934

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Father*

Robert Adam Took² b. Dec 1850, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother*

Sarah Ann Baker² b. 16 Mar 1849, d. 31 May 1945

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 6 Apr 1881 and 4 Apr 1882

Harry Alex Took was born between 6 Apr 1881 and 4 Apr 1882 in Beccles, Suffolk, England

.²

Sep 1881

His birth was registered in the Sep 1881 quarter in the Wangford registration district.¹

He was the son of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.²

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Harry A Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took, Cyril A Took and Sarah A Stannard.²

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

5 Apr 1891

Scholar²

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1934

Harry's death was registered in the Mar 1934 quarter in the Wangford registration district.³

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1881 Wangford 4a 793."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1489; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6096599."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1934 Wangford 4a 1532."

Sarah A Stannard¹

F, #22573, b. between 6 Apr 1861 and 4 Apr 1862

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Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 6 Apr 1861 and 4 Apr 1862

Sarah A Stannard was born between 6 Apr 1861 and 4 Apr 1862 in Beccles, Suffolk, England

.¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Sarah A Stannard was listed as a Boarder in the household of Robert A Took in the 1891 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Herbert G Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Harry A Took, Walter E Took, Blanche A Took, Sydney Took, Madge M Took and Cyril A Took.¹

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

5 Apr 1891

Confectioner's Assistant¹

Last Edited=30 Sep 2025

Citations

[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1489; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 6096599."

Honor Revell¹

F, #22574, b. between 31 Mar 1881 and 30 Mar 1882

Huntingfield, Suffolk, England

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Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1881 and 30 Mar 1882

Honor Revell was born between 31 Mar 1881 and 30 Mar 1882 in Huntingfield, Suffolk, England

.¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Honor Revell was listed as a Servant in the household of Robert A Took in the 1901 census in Newmaket Street, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Took, Henrietta H Took, Robert J Took, Walter E Took, Sidney Took, Blanche A Took, Mabel M Took, Arthur C Took and May G Took.¹

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

31 Mar 1901

General Servant (Domestic)¹

Last Edited=30 Sep 2025

Citations

[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1799; Folio: 121; Page: 21."

Elizabeth Phoebe Payne¹

F, #22576, b. between 26 Feb 1881 and 24 Feb 1882

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Father*

Charles Payne¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 26 Feb 1881 and 24 Feb 1882

Elizabeth Phoebe Payne was born between 26 Feb 1881 and 24 Feb 1882.¹

She was the daughter of Charles Payne.¹

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

25 Feb 1906

Elizabeth Phoebe Payne married Robert John Took, son of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker, on 25 Feb 1906 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England

; Witnesses were C C Payne & May (Mary?) Took.¹

Children of Elizabeth Phoebe Payne and Robert John Took

Bertie Eric Took² b. 4 Aug 1915
Florence Rose Took² b. between 18 Jun 1917 and 18 Jul 1917
Harry Arthur Took³ b. 14 Feb 1920, d. 5 Jun 1940

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

19 Jun 1921

Elizabeth P Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert John Took in the 1921 census in 69 London Raod, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Bertie E Took, Florence R Took and Harry A Took.²

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

19 Jun 1921

Home Duties²

Last Edited=30 Sep 2025

Citations

[S1729] Microfilm Marriages, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1949 "unknown cd."
[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 7, Sch 24; Book: 09521."
[S972] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1931 "unknown cd."

Charles Payne¹

M, #22577

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Child of Charles Payne

Elizabeth Phoebe Payne+¹ b. between 26 Feb 1881 and 24 Feb 1882

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

25 Feb 1906

Engineer¹

Last Edited=30 Sep 2025

Citations

[S1729] Microfilm Marriages, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1949 "unknown cd."

Frederick William Downing¹

M, #22578, b. between 28 Dec 1874 and 26 Dec 1875

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Father*

Robert Downing¹ d. before 27 Dec 1904

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 28 Dec 1874 and 26 Dec 1875

Frederick William Downing was born between 28 Dec 1874 and 26 Dec 1875.¹

He was the son of Robert Downing.¹

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

27 Dec 1904

Frederick William Downing married Henrietta Harriet Took, daughter of Robert A Took and Sarah Ann Baker, on 27 Dec 1904 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England

; A further Witness was L J Took.¹

Family: Frederick William Downing and Henrietta Harriet Took

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

27 Dec 1904

School Master¹

Last Edited=30 Sep 2025

Citations

[S1729] Microfilm Marriages, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1949 "unknown cd."

Robert Downing¹

M, #22579, d. before 27 Dec 1904

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Child of Robert Downing

Frederick William Downing¹ b. between 28 Dec 1874 and 26 Dec 1875

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

before 27 Dec 1904

Tailor¹

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

before 27 Dec 1904

Robert Downing died before 27 Dec 1904; Before marriage of Son, Frederick to Henrietta.¹

Last Edited=30 Sep 2025

Citations

[S1729] Microfilm Marriages, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1949 "unknown cd."

Harry Arthur Took¹

M, #22580, b. 14 Feb 1920, d. 5 Jun 1940

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Father*

Robert John Took¹ b. between 31 Mar 1879 and 30 Mar 1880

Mother*

Elizabeth Phoebe Payne¹ b. between 26 Feb 1881 and 24 Feb 1882

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

14 Feb 1920

Harry Arthur Took was born on 14 Feb 1920.¹

He was the son of Robert John Took and Elizabeth Phoebe Payne.¹

23 Mar 1920

Harry Arthur Took was baptized on 23 Mar 1920 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England

.¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

19 Jun 1921

Dunkirk Memorial, Dunkirk, Nord, France

Harry A Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert John Took in the 1921 census in 69 London Raod, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth P Took, Bertie E Took and Florence R Took.²

Military History

Date

Pace

Notes

5 Jun 1940

On 5 Jun 1940 Harry Arthur Took was a Trooper, Serial Number 861066 and served in the 1st Lothian & Border Horse, Royal Armoured Corps.³

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

5 Jun 1940

Dunkirk, France

Harry Arthur Took died on 5 Jun 1940 in Dunkirk, France

, at age 20. ; During WW2.³

after 5 Jun 1940

He has no known burial place, and is commemorated on a Commonwealth War Memorial on Dunkirk Memorial, Dunkirk, Nord, France

; Column 6.³

Last Edited=14 Oct 2025

Citations

[S972] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1931 "unknown cd."
[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 7, Sch 24; Book: 09521."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/…."

Bertie Eric Took¹

M, #22581, b. 4 Aug 1915

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Father*

Robert John Took² b. between 31 Mar 1879 and 30 Mar 1880

Mother*

Elizabeth Phoebe Payne² b. between 26 Feb 1881 and 24 Feb 1882

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

4 Aug 1915

Bertie Eric Took was born on 4 Aug 1915.¹

He was the son of Robert John Took and Elizabeth Phoebe Payne.²

5 Sep 1915

Bertie Eric Took was baptized on 5 Sep 1915 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England

; Mothers name mistakenly entered as Elizabeth Ruby, rather than Elizabeth Phoebe .....¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

19 Jun 1921

Bertie E Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert John Took in the 1921 census in 69 London Raod, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth P Took, Florence R Took and Harry A Took.²

Last Edited=30 Sep 2025

Citations

[S972] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1931 "unknown cd."
[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 7, Sch 24; Book: 09521."

Florence Rose Took¹

F, #22582, b. between 18 Jun 1917 and 18 Jul 1917

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Father*

Robert John Took² b. between 31 Mar 1879 and 30 Mar 1880

Mother*

Elizabeth Phoebe Payne² b. between 26 Feb 1881 and 24 Feb 1882

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 18 Jun 1917 and 18 Jul 1917

Florence Rose Took was born between 18 Jun 1917 and 18 Jul 1917 in Beccles, Suffolk, England

.²

She was the daughter of Robert John Took and Elizabeth Phoebe Payne.²

21 Jul 1917

Florence Rose Took was born on 21 Jul 1917.¹

19 Aug 1917

She was baptized on 19 Aug 1917 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England

.¹

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

12 Oct 1939

Florence Rose Took married Bertie William Ariss, son of William Thomas Ariss, on 12 Oct 1939 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England

; A further Witness was Henry William ????³

Family: Florence Rose Took and Bertie William Ariss

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

19 Jun 1921

69 London Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England

Florence R Took was listed as a member of the household of Robert John Took in the 1921 census in 69 London Raod, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth P Took, Bertie E Took and Harry A Took.²

Address

Date

Place

22 Dec 1931

⁴

12 Oct 1939

69 London Road, Beccles, Suffolk, England

³

Last Edited=30 Sep 2025

Citations

[S972] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1931 "unknown cd."
[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 7, Sch 24; Book: 09521."
[S1729] Microfilm Marriages, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1949 "unknown cd."
[S972] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1931 "109/D2/27."

Bertie William Ariss¹

M, #22583, b. between 13 Oct 1910 and 11 Oct 1911

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Father*

William Thomas Ariss¹ d. before 12 Oct 1939

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 13 Oct 1910 and 11 Oct 1911

Bertie William Ariss was born between 13 Oct 1910 and 11 Oct 1911.¹

He was the son of William Thomas Ariss.¹

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

12 Oct 1939

Drill Hall, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Bertie William Ariss married Florence Rose Took, daughter of Robert John Took and Elizabeth Phoebe Payne, on 12 Oct 1939 in St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England

; A further Witness was Henry William ????¹

Family: Bertie William Ariss and Florence Rose Took

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

12 Oct 1939

H. M. Forces (Army)¹

Address

Date

Place

12 Oct 1939

¹

Last Edited=30 Sep 2025

Citations

[S1729] Microfilm Marriages, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1949 "unknown cd."

William Thomas Ariss¹

M, #22584, d. before 12 Oct 1939

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Child of William Thomas Ariss

Bertie William Ariss¹ b. between 13 Oct 1910 and 11 Oct 1911

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

12 Oct 1939

Shepherd (Deceased)¹

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

before 12 Oct 1939

William Thomas Ariss died before 12 Oct 1939.¹

Last Edited=30 Sep 2025

Citations

[S1729] Microfilm Marriages, St. Michael, Beccles, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1949 "unknown cd."

Agnes Ellen Took¹

F, #22585, b. Jun 1880, d. Sep 1880

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Father*

Robert Adam Took¹ b. Dec 1850, d. 26 Oct 1925

Mother*

Sarah Ann Baker¹ b. 16 Mar 1849, d. 31 May 1945

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

Jun 1880

Her birth was registered in the Jun 1880 quarter in the Wangford registration district.¹

Agnes Ellen Took was the daughter of Robert Adam Took and Sarah Ann Baker.¹

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1880

Agnes's death was registered in the Sep 1880 quarter in the Wangford registration district.²

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1880 Wangford 4a 827."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1880 Wangford 4a 490."

Harriet Cooper¹

F, #22586, b. between 4 Apr 1863 and 2 Apr 1864

Wissett, Suffolk, England

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Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 4 Apr 1863 and 2 Apr 1864

Harriet Cooper was born between 4 Apr 1863 and 2 Apr 1864 in Wissett, Suffolk, England

.¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

Harriet Cooper was listed as a Servant in the household of Robert Adam Took in the 1881 census in New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Took, Herbert Geo. Took, Florence R Took, Henrietta H Took and Robert John Took.¹

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

3 Apr 1881

General Servant (Domestic)¹

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1898; Folio: 111; Page: 6; GSU roll: 1341458."

Eleanor Simpson¹

F, #22587, b. 14 Mar 1874

Newmarket, Suffolk, England

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Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

14 Mar 1874

Eleanor Simpson was born on 14 Mar 1874.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1902

The marriage of Eleanor Simpson and Herbert George Took was registered in the Sep 1902 quarter in the Newmarket registration district.¹

Children of Eleanor Simpson and Herbert George Took

Anthony Robert Took³ b. between 3 Apr 1904 and 1 Apr 1905
Kathleen Mary Took³ b. between 3 Apr 1905 and 1 Apr 1906
Donald Joseph Took³ b. between 3 Apr 1907 and 1 Apr 1908
Barbara Joan Took³ b. between 2 Aug 1910 and 1 Sep 1910
Florence Rita Took⁴ b. between 19 Jan 1912 and 18 Feb 1912
Gilbert Herbert Took⁴ b. between 18 Apr 1913 and 18 May 1913

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1911

Eleanor Took was listed as a member of the household of Herbert George Took in the 1911 census in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Anthony Robert Took, Kathleen Mary Took, Donald Joseph Took, Barbara Joan Took and Rachel Barber.³

19 Jun 1921

Eleanor Took was listed as a member of the household of Herbert G Took in the 1921 census in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Anthony Robert Took, Kathleen Mary Took, Donald Joseph Took, Barbara Joan Took, Florence Rita Took, Gilbert Herbert Took and Grace Ellen Larter.⁴

29 Sep 1939

Eleanor Took was listed as a member of the household of Herbert G Took in the 1939 Register in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Barbara J Prime Plus 2 people wjose records are officially closed.²

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

19 Jun 1921

Home Duties⁴

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1902 Newmarket 3b 1117."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/6618D."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9505, ED 3, Sch 91; Book: 09505."

Anthony Robert Took¹

M, #22588, b. between 3 Apr 1904 and 1 Apr 1905

Halesworth, Suffolk, England

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Father*

Herbert George Took¹ b. 3 Oct 1874, d. 31 Jul 1945

Mother*

Eleanor Simpson¹ b. 14 Mar 1874

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1904 and 1 Apr 1905

Anthony Robert Took was born between 3 Apr 1904 and 1 Apr 1905 in Halesworth, Suffolk, England

.¹

He was the son of Herbert George Took and Eleanor Simpson.¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1911

Anthony Robert Took was listed as a member of the household of Herbert George Took in the 1911 census in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Eleanor Took, Kathleen Mary Took, Donald Joseph Took, Barbara Joan Took and Rachel Barber.¹

19 Jun 1921

Broad Street, Bungay, Suffolk, England

Anthony Robert Took was listed as a member of the household of Herbert G Took in the 1921 census in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Eleanor Took, Kathleen Mary Took, Donald Joseph Took, Barbara Joan Took, Florence Rita Took, Gilbert Herbert Took and Grace Ellen Larter.²

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

19 Jun 1921

Bank Clerk²

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

27 Oct 1945

The Probate of the Estate of Herbert George Took was Executed by Anthony Robert Took on 27 Oct 1945 in Llandudno, Wales

; Effects £5141 18s. 6d. A further Executor was Bertie Thomas Ballard, Company Director.³

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9505, ED 3, Sch 91; Book: 09505."
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.

Kathleen Mary Took¹

F, #22589, b. between 3 Apr 1905 and 1 Apr 1906

Halesworth, Suffolk, England

Copyright © 1998- by Suzie Morley

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Many of the images are also copyrighted, and may not be copied without the consent of the copyright holders.

Father*

Herbert George Took¹ b. 3 Oct 1874, d. 31 Jul 1945

Mother*

Eleanor Simpson¹ b. 14 Mar 1874

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1905 and 1 Apr 1906

Kathleen Mary Took was born between 3 Apr 1905 and 1 Apr 1906 in Halesworth, Suffolk, England

.¹

She was the daughter of Herbert George Took and Eleanor Simpson.¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1911

Kathleen Mary Took was listed as a member of the household of Herbert George Took in the 1911 census in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Eleanor Took, Anthony Robert Took, Donald Joseph Took, Barbara Joan Took and Rachel Barber.¹

19 Jun 1921

39 Market Place, Great Yarmouth, Suffolk, England

Kathleen Mary Took was listed as a member of the household of Herbert G Took in the 1921 census in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Eleanor Took, Anthony Robert Took, Donald Joseph Took, Barbara Joan Took, Florence Rita Took, Gilbert Herbert Took and Grace Ellen Larter.²

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

19 Jun 1921

Draper's Apprentice²

Last Edited=1 Oct 2025

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9505, ED 3, Sch 91; Book: 09505."

Donald Joseph Took¹

M, #22590, b. between 3 Apr 1907 and 1 Apr 1908

Halesworth, Suffolk, England

Copyright © 1998- by Suzie Morley

The material on this website is subject to copyright. These narratives are my creative work product and are copyrighted. You may copy them for your personal use, but please respect my copyright and do not republish them in any form, including copying them to your tree on Ancestry or elsewhere, unless you have obtained written permission from me.

Many of the images are also copyrighted, and may not be copied without the consent of the copyright holders.

Father*

Herbert George Took¹ b. 3 Oct 1874, d. 31 Jul 1945

Mother*

Eleanor Simpson¹ b. 14 Mar 1874

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1907 and 1 Apr 1908

Donald Joseph Took was born between 3 Apr 1907 and 1 Apr 1908 in Halesworth, Suffolk, England

.¹

He was the son of Herbert George Took and Eleanor Simpson.¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1911

Donald Joseph Took was listed as a member of the household of Herbert George Took in the 1911 census in 18 Bridge Street, Halesworth, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Eleanor Took, Anthony Robert Took, Kathleen Mary Took, Barbara Joan Took and Rachel Barber.¹

19 Jun 1921