Agnes A Gortling1

F, #25801, b. between 4 Apr 1866 and 2 Apr 1867
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Birth & Baptism

DatePlaceNotes
between 4 Apr 1866 and 2 Apr 1867Stradbroke, Suffolk, EnglandAgnes A Gortling was born between 4 Apr 1866 and 2 Apr 1867 in Stradbroke, Suffolk, England.1

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
3 Apr 1881John BreeseAgnes A Gortling was listed as a Servant in the household of John Breese in the 1881 census in Weybread, Suffolk, England. Other people in the household include Sarah A Breese.1

Occupation

DatePlaceOccupation
3 Apr 1881Dairy Maid Domestic1
Last Edited=9 Jun 2026

Citations

  1. [S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1857; Folio: 6; Page: 6; GSU roll: 1341449."

Helen Mary Roper1

F, #25802, b. 18 Mar 1902
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Father*Harry Finbow Roper1 b. between 31 Oct 1852 and 30 Oct 1853, d. before 19 Jun 1921
Mother*Julia Breese1 b. Jun 1863

Birth & Baptism

DatePlaceNotes
18 Mar 1902Helen Mary Roper was born on 18 Mar 1902.2,3
She was the daughter of Harry Finbow Roper and Julia Breese.1
8 May 1902Bentley, Suffolk, EnglandHelen Mary Roper was baptized on 8 May 1902 in Bentley, Suffolk, England.2
Jun 1902Samford, Suffolk, EnglandHer birth was registered in the Jun 1902 quarter in the Samford registration district.4

Marriage

DatePlaceNotes
Sep 1927Samford, Suffolk, EnglandHelen M Roper married Walter G H Orvis in Sep 1927 in Samford, Suffolk, England.5

Child of Helen Mary Roper and Walter G H Orvis

  • Desmond J Orvis3

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
2 Apr 1911Harry RoperHelen Mary Roper was listed as a member of the household of Harry Roper in the 1911 census in Grove Farm, Bentley, Suffolk, England. Other people in the household include Julia Roper.1
29 Sep 1939Walter G H OrvisHelen Mary Orvis was listed as a member of the household of Walter G H Orvis in the 1939 Register in Blyth R D, Suffolk, England. Other people in the household include Desmond J Orvis Plus 1 Person whose record is officially closed.3

Occupation

DatePlaceOccupation
29 Sep 1939Domestic Duties3
Last Edited=10 Jun 2026

Citations

  1. [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."
  2. [S1854] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Bentley, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
  3. [S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/6629C."
  4. [S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1902 Samford 4a 1012."
  5. [S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1927 Samford 4a 2632."

Harry Roper1

M, #25803, b. between 31 Mar 1877 and 30 Mar 1878
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Father*Harry Finbow Roper1 b. between 31 Oct 1852 and 30 Oct 1853, d. before 19 Jun 1921

Birth & Baptism

DatePlaceNotes
between 31 Mar 1877 and 30 Mar 1878Wickham Skeith, Suffolk, EnglandHarry Roper was born between 31 Mar 1877 and 30 Mar 1878 in Wickham Skeith, Suffolk, England.1
He was the son of Harry Finbow Roper.1

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
31 Mar 1901Harry RoperHarry Roper was listed as a member of the household of Harry Roper in the 1901 census in Grove Farm, Bentley, Suffolk, England. Other people in the household include Julia Roper, Bertie Roper, Philip Roper and Eliza Michell.1
Last Edited=10 Jun 2026

Citations

  1. [S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1772; Folio: 157; Page: 16."

Bertie Roper1

M, #25804, b. between 31 Mar 1886 and 30 Mar 1887
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Father*Harry Finbow Roper1 b. between 31 Oct 1852 and 30 Oct 1853, d. before 19 Jun 1921

Birth & Baptism

DatePlaceNotes
between 31 Mar 1886 and 30 Mar 1887Wickham Skeith, Suffolk, EnglandBertie Roper was born between 31 Mar 1886 and 30 Mar 1887 in Wickham Skeith, Suffolk, England.1
He was the son of Harry Finbow Roper.1

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
31 Mar 1901Harry RoperBertie Roper was listed as a member of the household of Harry Roper in the 1901 census in Grove Farm, Bentley, Suffolk, England. Other people in the household include Julia Roper, Harry Roper, Philip Roper and Eliza Michell.1
Last Edited=10 Jun 2026

Citations

  1. [S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1772; Folio: 157; Page: 16."

Philip Roper1

M, #25805, b. between 31 Mar 1890 and 30 Mar 1891
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Father*Harry Finbow Roper1 b. between 31 Oct 1852 and 30 Oct 1853, d. before 19 Jun 1921

Birth & Baptism

DatePlaceNotes
between 31 Mar 1890 and 30 Mar 1891Wickham Skeith, Suffolk, EnglandPhilip Roper was born between 31 Mar 1890 and 30 Mar 1891 in Wickham Skeith, Suffolk, England.1
He was the son of Harry Finbow Roper.1

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
31 Mar 1901Harry RoperPhilip Roper was listed as a member of the household of Harry Roper in the 1901 census in Grove Farm, Bentley, Suffolk, England. Other people in the household include Julia Roper, Harry Roper, Bertie Roper and Eliza Michell.1
19 Jun 1921Julia RoperPhilip Roper was listed as a member of the household of Julia Roper in the 1921 census in Grove Farm, Bentley, Suffolk, England. Other people in the household include Margery Wolfenston and Violet Soulbieu Bicknell.2

Occupation

DatePlaceOccupation
19 Jun 1921Bentley, Suffolk, EnglandAssistant Poultryman2
Last Edited=10 Jun 2026

Citations

  1. [S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1772; Folio: 157; Page: 16."
  2. [S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9390, ED 17, Sch 42; Book: 09390."

Eliza Michell1

F, #25806, b. between 31 Mar 1881 and 30 Mar 1882
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Birth & Baptism

DatePlaceNotes
between 31 Mar 1881 and 30 Mar 1882Blakenham, Suffolk, EnglandEliza Michell was born between 31 Mar 1881 and 30 Mar 1882 in Blakenham, Suffolk, England.1

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
31 Mar 1901Harry RoperEliza Michell was listed as a Servant in the household of Harry Roper in the 1901 census in Grove Farm, Bentley, Suffolk, England. Other people in the household include Julia Roper, Harry Roper, Bertie Roper and Philip Roper.1

Occupation

DatePlaceOccupation
31 Mar 1901General Servant, Domestic1
Last Edited=10 Jun 2026

Citations

  1. [S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1772; Folio: 157; Page: 16."

Margery Wolfenston1

F, #25807, b. between 18 Jun 1902 and 18 Jul 1902
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Birth & Baptism

DatePlaceNotes
between 18 Jun 1902 and 18 Jul 1902Plymouth, Devon, EnglandMargery Wolfenston was born between 18 Jun 1902 and 18 Jul 1902 in Plymouth, Devon, England.1

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
19 Jun 1921Julia RoperMargery Wolfenston was listed as a Boarder in the household of Julia Roper in the 1921 census in Grove Farm, Bentley, Suffolk, England. Other people in the household include Philip Roper and Violet Soulbieu Bicknell.1

Occupation

DatePlaceOccupation
19 Jun 1921Bentley, Suffolk, EnglandAssistant Poultrywoman1
Last Edited=10 Jun 2026

Citations

  1. [S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9390, ED 17, Sch 42; Book: 09390."

Violet Soulbieu Bicknell1

F, #25808, b. between 16 Feb 1885 and 18 Mar 1885
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Birth & Baptism

DatePlaceNotes
between 16 Feb 1885 and 18 Mar 1885Lewisham, London, EnglandViolet Soulbieu Bicknell was born between 16 Feb 1885 and 18 Mar 1885 in Lewisham, London, England.1

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
19 Jun 1921Julia RoperViolet Soulbieu Bicknell was listed as a Boarder in the household of Julia Roper in the 1921 census in Grove Farm, Bentley, Suffolk, England. Other people in the household include Philip Roper and Margery Wolfenston.1

Occupation

DatePlaceOccupation
19 Jun 1921Bentley, Suffolk, EnglandPoultrywoman1
Last Edited=10 Jun 2026

Citations

  1. [S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9390, ED 17, Sch 42; Book: 09390."

Walter G H Orvis1

M, #25809, b. 19 Feb 1901
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Birth & Baptism

DatePlaceNotes
19 Feb 1901Walter G H Orvis was born on 19 Feb 1901.1

Marriage

DatePlaceNotes
Sep 1927Samford, Suffolk, EnglandWalter G H Orvis married Helen M Roper, daughter of Harry Finbow Roper and Julia Breese, in Sep 1927 in Samford, Suffolk, England.2

Child of Walter G H Orvis and Helen Mary Roper

  • Desmond J Orvis1

Census

DateHead of HouseholdHousehold
29 Sep 1939Walter G H OrvisHe was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Blyth R D, Suffolk, England. Other people in the household include Helen Mary Orvis and Desmond J Orvis Plus 1 Person whose record is officially closed.1

Occupation

DatePlaceOccupation
29 Sep 1939Schoolmaster Elem. Special Constable, E S Constabulary1
Last Edited=10 Jun 2026

Citations

  1. [S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/6629C."
  2. [S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1927 Samford 4a 2632."