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Leonard Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1911 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Frank Snell, Archibald Snell, Nellie Snell, James Snell and Edith Snell.⁷

19 Jun 1921

James Snell

Leonard Henry Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1921 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Edith Amy Snell and Reginald Alec Snell Reginald is described as James' Grandson. Who is his mother?⁸

29 Sep 1939

Leonard H Snell

He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Grace Church Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Clara H Snell plus 1 other person whose record is officially closed.¹

Occupation

Date	Occupation
19 Jun 1921	Egg Assistant⁸
29 Sep 1939	General Farm Labourer¹

Date

Occupation

19 Jun 1921

Egg Assistant⁸

29 Sep 1939

General Farm Labourer¹

Last Edited=29 Sep 2024

Citations

[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFM Gipping 209/1 Schedule 112."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1905 Bosmere 4a 984."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1936 Gipping 4a 2905."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Oct 1984 Gipping & Hartismere 10 2427."
[S22] Irene Shave.
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14-10-7-52-10752_0247_03."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0145."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes.

James Snell¹

M, #2, b. between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853, d. Sep 1921

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Father*

William Snell b. between 31 Mar 1821 and 30 Mar 1823, d. 6 Mar 1902

Mother*

Elizabeth Levett b. between 31 Mar 1822 and 30 Mar 1824, d. 21 Jan 1905

James Snell was born between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853 in Preston, Suffolk, England

.² He was baptized on 7 Feb 1852 in St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England

; Privately Baptised.³ He was baptized on 24 Apr 1852 in St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England

; Publicly Baptised.³ He was the son of William Snell and Elizabeth Levett. The marriage of James Snell and Sarah Ann Grimwood was registered in the Dec 1882 quarter in the Cosford registration district.⁴ On 23 Dec 1882, James Snell was living at Preston, Suffolk, England

.⁵ He married Sarah Ann Grimwood, daughter of John Grimwood, on 23 Dec 1882 in St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses werre John Grimwood and Henry Snell.⁵ On 22 Jan 1894, James Snell was living at Suffolk, England

. He married Lucy Handley, daughter of Henry Handley and (?) Lucy , on 22 Jan 1894 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Rosa Elizabeth Freeman James was a Widower at the time of his marriage to Lucy Handley.⁶ The marriage of James Snell and Lucy Handley was registered in the Mar 1894 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁷ James Snell witnessed the Baptism of Nellie Eva Snell on 16 Sep 1897 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁸ James Snell was buried on 19 Jul 1921 in The Cemetery, Debenham, Suffolk, England

; Plot K 9 (Consecrated.)⁹ James's death was registered in the Sep 1921 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹⁰

Deaf & Dumb from Birth (1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 & 1901 Census's)

James was a Widower at the time of his marriage to Lucy Handley on 22nd January, 1894.^11,12

Children of James Snell and Sarah Ann Grimwood

Frank Albert Snell+ b. 11 Apr 1884, d. 20 Oct 1918
Lily May Snell+ b. Jun 1886

Children of James Snell and Lucy Handley

Reginald Frederick Snell b. 13 Nov 1892, d. 8 May 1915
Minnie Ada Snell b. Jun 1894, d. Sep 1915
Archilbald Harold Snell b. Sep 1895, d. Mar 1969
Nellie Eva Snell b. 11 May 1897, d. Sep 1968
James Arthur Snell b. Sep 1899
Edith Amy Snell b. Dec 1901
Leonard Henry Snell+ b. 27 May 1905, d. 3 Oct 1984

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
7 Apr 1861	James Snell	He was listed in the 1861 census in District Brighton Institution for the Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Children, Kemp Town, Brighton, Sussex, England .¹³
2 Apr 1871	William Snell	James Snell was listed as a member of the household of William Snell in the 1871 census in Whelp Street, Preston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Levett, Alfred Snell and Henry Snell.¹⁴
3 Apr 1881	James Snell	He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Duke Street, Bildeston, Suffolk, England .¹⁵
5 Apr 1891	James Snell	He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in The Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Frank Albert Snell, Lily May Snell and Eliza M A Watson.¹⁶
31 Mar 1901	James Snell	He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Nellie Eva Snell, Frank Albert Snell, Archilbald Harold Snell, James Arthur Snell, Minnie Ada Snell, Reginald Frederick Snell and Lucy Handley.¹⁷
2 Apr 1911	James Snell	He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Frank Snell, Archibald Snell, Nellie Snell, James Snell, Edith Snell and Leonard Snell.¹⁸
19 Jun 1921	James Snell	He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Edith Amy Snell, Leonard Henry Snell and Reginald Alec Snell Reginald is described as James' Grandson. Who is his mother?¹⁹

Date

Head of Household

Household

7 Apr 1861

James Snell

He was listed in the 1861 census in District Brighton Institution for the Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Children, Kemp Town, Brighton, Sussex, England

.¹³

2 Apr 1871

William Snell

James Snell was listed as a member of the household of William Snell in the 1871 census in Whelp Street, Preston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Levett, Alfred Snell and Henry Snell.¹⁴

3 Apr 1881

James Snell

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Duke Street, Bildeston, Suffolk, England

.¹⁵

5 Apr 1891

James Snell

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

. Other people in the household include Frank Albert Snell, Lily May Snell and Eliza M A Watson.¹⁶

31 Mar 1901

James Snell

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

. Other people in the household include Nellie Eva Snell, Frank Albert Snell, Archilbald Harold Snell, James Arthur Snell, Minnie Ada Snell, Reginald Frederick Snell and Lucy Handley.¹⁷

2 Apr 1911

James Snell

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

. Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Frank Snell, Archibald Snell, Nellie Snell, James Snell, Edith Snell and Leonard Snell.¹⁸

19 Jun 1921

James Snell

He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Edith Amy Snell, Leonard Henry Snell and Reginald Alec Snell Reginald is described as James' Grandson. Who is his mother?¹⁹

Occupation

Date	Occupation
2 Apr 1871	Tailor (Apprentice)¹¹
3 Apr 1881	Tailor lodging with Ann Elliston and daughter.²⁰
11 Apr 1884	Tailor²¹
22 Jan 1894	Tailor
16 Sep 1897	Tailor
31 Mar 1901	Tailor²²
2 Apr 1911	Workmans Tailor (Maker) - Outfitting²
12 Jul 1915	Tailor²³
19 Jun 1921	Journiman Tailor¹⁹
1 Jan 1923	Tailor (deceased)⁶
22 Sep 1924	Tailor (deceased)⁶
1 Mar 1926	Tailor (deceased)⁶

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1871

Tailor (Apprentice)¹¹

3 Apr 1881

Tailor lodging with Ann Elliston and daughter.²⁰

11 Apr 1884

Tailor²¹

22 Jan 1894

Tailor

16 Sep 1897

Tailor

31 Mar 1901

Tailor²²

2 Apr 1911

Workmans Tailor (Maker) - Outfitting²

12 Jul 1915

Tailor²³

19 Jun 1921

Journiman Tailor¹⁹

1 Jan 1923

Tailor (deceased)⁶

22 Sep 1924

Tailor (deceased)⁶

1 Mar 1926

Tailor (deceased)⁶

Last Edited=29 Sep 2024

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/486496/SNELL,%20F%20A."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S31] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Preston, unknown period.
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1882 Cosford 4a 1042."
[S32] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary, Preston, unknown period.
[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1894 Bosmere 4a 969."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S1028] Cemetery Register Transcript, Debenham, unknown period.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1921 Bosmere 4a 818."
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG9; Piece: 591; Folio: 30; Page: 3; GSU roll: 542667."
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG10; Piece: 1721; Folio: 75; Page: 12; GSU roll: 830762."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1832; Folio: 18; Page: 4; GSU roll: 1341443."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio 75; Page 12; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 82; Page: 26."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14-10-7-52-10752_0247_03."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0145."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S906] Copy birth certificate of Frank Albert Snell, 11th April, 1884 "unknown cd."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S931] Copy marriage certificate of Frank Albert Snell and Dorothy Elizabeth Eade, unknown event date "unknown cd."

Lucy Handley

F, #3, b. 11 Jul 1866

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Father*

Henry Handley b. between 3 Apr 1828 and 1 Apr 1830

Mother*

(?) Lucy b. between 8 Apr 1829 and 6 Apr 1831, d. before 2 Apr 1871

Lucy Handley was born on 11 Jul 1866.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Handley and (?) Lucy . Lucy Handley was baptized on 24 Aug 1866 in Buckinghamshire, England

.¹ She married James Snell, son of William Snell and Elizabeth Levett, on 22 Jan 1894 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Rosa Elizabeth Freeman James was a Widower at the time of his marriage to Lucy Handley.² On 22 Jan 1894, Lucy Handley was living at Suffolk, England

. The marriage of Lucy Handley and James Snell was registered in the Mar 1894 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.³ Lucy Handley witnessed the Baptism of Nellie Eva Snell on 16 Sep 1897 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴

Children of Lucy Handley and James Snell

Reginald Frederick Snell b. 13 Nov 1892, d. 8 May 1915
Minnie Ada Snell b. Jun 1894, d. Sep 1915
Archilbald Harold Snell b. Sep 1895, d. Mar 1969
Nellie Eva Snell b. 11 May 1897, d. Sep 1968
James Arthur Snell b. Sep 1899
Edith Amy Snell b. Dec 1901
Leonard Henry Snell+ b. 27 May 1905, d. 3 Oct 1984

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
2 Apr 1871	Henry Handley	Lucy Handley was listed as a member of the household of Henry Handley in the 1871 census in Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, England . Other people in the household include Louisa Handley, George Handley and Henry Handley.⁵
3 Apr 1881	Lucy Handley	She appeared in the 1881 census in 85 Queens Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, England .⁶
31 Mar 1901	James Snell	Lucy Handley was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1901 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Nellie Eva Snell, Frank Albert Snell, Archilbald Harold Snell, James Arthur Snell, Minnie Ada Snell and Reginald Frederick Snell.⁷
2 Apr 1911	James Snell	Lucy Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1911 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Frank Snell, Archibald Snell, Nellie Snell, James Snell, Edith Snell and Leonard Snell.⁸
19 Jun 1921	James Snell	Lucy Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1921 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Edith Amy Snell, Leonard Henry Snell and Reginald Alec Snell Reginald is described as James' Grandson. Who is his mother?⁹

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1871

Henry Handley

Lucy Handley was listed as a member of the household of Henry Handley in the 1871 census in Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, England

. Other people in the household include Louisa Handley, George Handley and Henry Handley.⁵

3 Apr 1881

Lucy Handley

She appeared in the 1881 census in 85 Queens Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, England

.⁶

31 Mar 1901

Lucy Handley was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1901 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Nellie Eva Snell, Frank Albert Snell, Archilbald Harold Snell, James Arthur Snell, Minnie Ada Snell and Reginald Frederick Snell.⁷

2 Apr 1911

James Snell

Lucy Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1911 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Frank Snell, Archibald Snell, Nellie Snell, James Snell, Edith Snell and Leonard Snell.⁸

19 Jun 1921

James Snell

Lucy Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1921 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Edith Amy Snell, Leonard Henry Snell and Reginald Alec Snell Reginald is described as James' Grandson. Who is his mother?⁹

Occupation

Date	Occupation
2 Apr 1871	Scholar⁵
3 Apr 1881	General Servant in the Household of Robert Norton⁶
19 Jun 1921	Home Duties⁹

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1871

Scholar⁵

3 Apr 1881

General Servant in the Household of Robert Norton⁶

19 Jun 1921

Home Duties⁹

Last Edited=15 Oct 2023

Citations

[S14] Baptism, unknown parish, 1866.
[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1894 Bosmere 4a 969."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG10; Piece: 1564; Folio: 62; Page: 22; GSU roll: 829797."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1436; Folio: 72; Page: 39; GSU roll: 1341348."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 82; Page: 26."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14-10-7-52-10752_0247_03."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0145."

Clara Helen Driver¹

F, #4, b. 12 Sep 1914, d. 5 Apr 1995

Clara Helen Snell (nee Driver)

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Father*

Alfred Driver b. 12 May 1886

Mother*

Gertrude Annie Wright b. between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893, d. Sep 1922

Clara Helen Driver was born on 12 Sep 1914.^2,3 She was the daughter of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright. Her birth was registered in the Dec 1914 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.⁴ The marriage of Clara Helen Driver and Leonard Henry Snell was registered in the Jun 1936 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁵ Clara's death was registered in the Apr 1995 quarter in the Gipping & Hartismere registration district.⁶ She died on 5 Apr 1995 at age 80.¹ She was buried on 14 Apr 1995 in Holy Trinity, Stowupland, Suffolk, England

.¹

Children of Clara Helen Driver and Leonard Henry Snell

Noreen Joyce Snell⁷ b. 29 Dec 1936, d. 16 Mar 2022
Irene Snell⁷
Mary Edith Snell⁷
Leonard Henry George Snell⁷
Pauline Lucy Snell⁷
Patricia Ann Snell⁷
Jennifer Snell⁷
Reginald Snell⁷

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
29 Sep 1939	Leonard H Snell	Clara H Snell was listed as a member of the household of Leonard H Snell in the 1939 Register in Grace Church Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Plus 1 other person whose record is officially closed.²

Date

Head of Household

Household

29 Sep 1939

Leonard H Snell

Clara H Snell was listed as a member of the household of Leonard H Snell in the 1939 Register in Grace Church Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Plus 1 other person whose record is officially closed.²

Occupation

Date	Occupation
29 Sep 1939	Unpaid Domestic Duties²

Date

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Unpaid Domestic Duties²

Last Edited=26 Jan 2024

Citations

[S22] Irene Shave.
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFM Gipping 209/1 Schedule 112."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1914 Hartismere 4a 1805."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1936 Gipping 4a 2905."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Apr 1995 Gipping & Hartismere 12A 7451 140."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes.

Alfred Driver¹

M, #5, b. 12 May 1886

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Father*

George Driver² b. Dec 1854

Mother*

Emma Whatling² b. between 31 Mar 1857 and 30 Mar 1859

Alfred Driver was born on 12 May 1886.³ He was the son of George Driver and Emma Whatling.² His birth was registered in the Jun 1886 quarter in the Hoxne registration district.⁴ Alfred Driver was described as One Hand on 5 Apr 1891.⁵ The marriage of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright was registered in the Dec 1909 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.⁶ The marriage of Alfred Driver and Margaret Bessie Rowe was registered in the Mar 1937 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁷

Children of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright

George Driver b. circa Sep 1910
Ivy M Driver¹³ b. Mar 1912, d. Jun 1930
Clara Helen Driver+ b. 12 Sep 1914, d. 5 Apr 1995
Leonard Driver b. 27 Oct 1915
Jack Driver b. 28 Aug 1918
Arthur Driver b. 14 Jul 1921

Family: Alfred Driver and Margaret Bessie Rowe

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	George Driver	Alfred Driver was listed as a member of the household of George Driver in the 1891 census in Laxfield, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Edward George Driver, Florence Ellen Driver, George Driver, Clara Driver and Emma Whatling.⁸
31 Mar 1901	George Driver	Alfred Driver was listed as a member of the household of George Driver in the 1901 census in Potash, Laxfield, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Emma Whatling, George Driver, Clara Driver, Arthur Driver, Phoebe Driver, Tom Driver and John Driver.⁹
2 Apr 1911	Alfred Driver	He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Brundish, Framlingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include George Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright.¹⁰
29 Sep 1939	Alfred Driver	He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Margaret B Driver, Leonard Driver, Jack Driver, Arthur Driver and Zaphne M Jay.¹¹

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

George Driver

Alfred Driver was listed as a member of the household of George Driver in the 1891 census in Laxfield, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Edward George Driver, Florence Ellen Driver, George Driver, Clara Driver and Emma Whatling.⁸

31 Mar 1901

George Driver

Alfred Driver was listed as a member of the household of George Driver in the 1901 census in Potash, Laxfield, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emma Whatling, George Driver, Clara Driver, Arthur Driver, Phoebe Driver, Tom Driver and John Driver.⁹

2 Apr 1911

Alfred Driver

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Brundish, Framlingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include George Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright.¹⁰

29 Sep 1939

Alfred Driver

He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Margaret B Driver, Leonard Driver, Jack Driver, Arthur Driver and Zaphne M Jay.¹¹

Occupation

Date	Occupation
2 Apr 1911	General Hawker¹²
29 Sep 1939	Fruiterer³

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

General Hawker¹²

29 Sep 1939

Fruiterer³

Last Edited=11 Feb 2024

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes.
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFC Winston Schedule 71."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1886 Hoxne 4a 775."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1909 Hartismere 4a 1960."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1937 Gipping 4a 2060."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1461; Folio: 97; Page: 23; GSU roll: 6096571."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1767; Folio: 85; Page: 20."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14PN10741 RG78PN580 RD210 SD4 ED4 SN35."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFC Gipping 209-1 Schedule 070."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1912 Hartismere 4a 1908."

Gertrude Annie Wright¹

F, #6, b. between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893, d. Sep 1922

Gertrude Annie Driver (nee Wright)

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Gertrude Annie Wright was born between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England

.² The marriage of Gertrude Annie Wright and Alfred Driver was registered in the Dec 1909 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.³ Gertrude's death was registered in the Sep 1922 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴

Children of Gertrude Annie Wright and Alfred Driver

George Driver b. circa Sep 1910
Ivy M Driver⁶ b. Mar 1912, d. Jun 1930
Clara Helen Driver+ b. 12 Sep 1914, d. 5 Apr 1995
Leonard Driver b. 27 Oct 1915
Jack Driver b. 28 Aug 1918
Arthur Driver b. 14 Jul 1921

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
2 Apr 1911	Alfred Driver	Gertrude Annie Wright was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1911 census in Brundish, Framlingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include George Driver.⁵

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1911

Gertrude Annie Wright was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1911 census in Brundish, Framlingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include George Driver.⁵

Last Edited=9 Feb 2013

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes.
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1909 Hartismere 4a 1960."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1922 Bosmere 4a 738."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14PN10741 RG78PN580 RD210 SD4 ED4 SN35."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1912 Hartismere 4a 1908."

Zaphne M Jay

F, #7, b. 5 Aug 1920

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Father*

Clifford George Jay b. 31 Oct 1893

Mother*

Margaret Bessie Rowe b. 6 Feb 1894, d. Jun 1970

Zaphne M Jay was born on 5 Aug 1920.¹ She was the daughter of Clifford George Jay and Margaret Bessie Rowe. Her birth was registered in the Sep 1920 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.² The marriage of Zaphne M Jay and Leonard Driver was registered in the Mar 1941 quarter in the Gipping registration district.³

Family: Zaphne M Jay and Leonard Driver

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
29 Sep 1939	Alfred Driver	Zaphne M Jay was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1939 Register in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Margaret B Driver, Leonard Driver, Jack Driver and Arthur Driver.⁴

Date

Head of Household

Household

29 Sep 1939

Zaphne M Jay was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1939 Register in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Margaret B Driver, Leonard Driver, Jack Driver and Arthur Driver.⁴

Occupation

Date	Occupation
29 Sep 1939	Domestic Servant¹

Date

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Domestic Servant¹

Last Edited=11 Feb 2024

Citations

[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFC Winston Schedule 71."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1920 Bosmere 4a 2005."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1941 Gipping 4a 2821."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFC Gipping 209-1 Schedule 070."

Leonard Driver

M, #8, b. 27 Oct 1915

Leonard Driver

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Father*

Alfred Driver b. 12 May 1886

Mother*

Gertrude Annie Wright b. between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893, d. Sep 1922

Leonard Driver was born on 27 Oct 1915.¹ He was the son of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright. His birth was registered in the Dec 1915 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.² The marriage of Leonard Driver and Zaphne M Jay was registered in the Mar 1941 quarter in the Gipping registration district.³

Family: Leonard Driver and Zaphne M Jay

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
29 Sep 1939	Alfred Driver	Leonard Driver was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1939 Register in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Margaret B Driver, Jack Driver, Arthur Driver and Zaphne M Jay.⁴

Date

Head of Household

Household

29 Sep 1939

Leonard Driver was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1939 Register in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Margaret B Driver, Jack Driver, Arthur Driver and Zaphne M Jay.⁴

Occupation

Date	Occupation
29 Sep 1939	General Agricultural Labourer¹

Date

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

General Agricultural Labourer¹

Last Edited=11 Jan 2019

Citations

[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFC Winston Schedule 71."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1915 Hartismere 4a 1652."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1941 Gipping 4a 2821."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFC Gipping 209-1 Schedule 070."

Margaret Bessie Rowe¹

F, #9, b. 6 Feb 1894, d. Jun 1970

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Father*

Samuel Rowe² b. 20 Mar 1866

Mother*

Jane Elizabeth Smith² b. between 31 Mar 1864 and 30 Mar 1866

Margaret Bessie Rowe was born on 6 Feb 1894.^3,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Rowe and Jane Elizabeth Smith.² Margaret Bessie Rowe was baptized in Mar 1894 in St. Andrew, Winston, Suffolk, England

.² The marriage of Margaret Bessie Rowe and Clifford George Jay was registered in the Mar 1913 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴ Margaret Bessie Rowe married Clifford George Jay, son of Samuel Jay and Martha (?), on 19 Mar 1913 in St. Andrew, Winston, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Samuel Rowe & Edith Mary Rowe.¹ On 17 Jan 1915, Margaret Bessie Rowe was living with Clifford George Jay at.⁵ The marriage of Margaret Bessie Rowe and Alfred Driver was registered in the Mar 1937 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁶ Margaret Bessie Rowe and Clifford George Jay were divorced before 29 Sep 1939.⁷ Margaret's death was registered in the Jun 1970 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.⁸

Children of Margaret Bessie Rowe and Clifford George Jay

Kathleen Mary Jay b. 20 Jul 1913
Jockey Samuel Jay+ b. 22 Sep 1914, d. 14 Sep 1980
Zaphne M Jay b. 5 Aug 1920

Family: Margaret Bessie Rowe and Alfred Driver

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
31 Mar 1901	Samuel Rowe	Margaret Bessie Rowe was listed as a member of the household of Samuel Rowe in the 1901 census in Turnpike, Winston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Jane Elizabeth Rowe, Ada Lily Rowe, Victor Samuel Rowe, Bertie Arthur Rowe, Frederick William Rowe, Laurence George Rowe and Edith Mary Rowe.⁹
29 Sep 1939	Alfred Driver	Margaret B Driver was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1939 Register in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Leonard Driver, Jack Driver, Arthur Driver and Zaphne M Jay.¹⁰

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Samuel Rowe

Margaret Bessie Rowe was listed as a member of the household of Samuel Rowe in the 1901 census in Turnpike, Winston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Jane Elizabeth Rowe, Ada Lily Rowe, Victor Samuel Rowe, Bertie Arthur Rowe, Frederick William Rowe, Laurence George Rowe and Edith Mary Rowe.⁹

29 Sep 1939

Margaret B Driver was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1939 Register in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Leonard Driver, Jack Driver, Arthur Driver and Zaphne M Jay.¹⁰

Occupation

Date	Occupation
29 Sep 1939	Domestic Duties Unpaid³

Date

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Domestic Duties Unpaid³

Last Edited=11 Feb 2024

Citations

[S959] Service Record of Clifford George Jay "unknown cd."
[S254] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Andrew, Winston, 1754 to 1899.
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFC Winston Schedule 71."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1913 Bosmere 4a 1591."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1937 Gipping 4a 2060."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TRBB Blofield & Flegg 220/2 Schedule 54."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1970 Ipswich 4b 2449."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 184; Page: 10."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFC Gipping 209-1 Schedule 070."

Clifford George Jay¹

M, #10, b. 31 Oct 1893

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Father*

Samuel Jay² b. between 3 Apr 1868 and 1 Apr 1870

Mother*

Martha (?)² b. between 3 Apr 1870 and 1 Apr 1872

Clifford George Jay was born on 31 Oct 1893.³ He was the son of Samuel Jay and Martha (?)² The marriage of Clifford George Jay and Margaret Bessie Rowe was registered in the Mar 1913 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴ Clifford George Jay married Margaret Bessie Rowe, daughter of Samuel Rowe and Jane Elizabeth Smith, on 19 Mar 1913 in St. Andrew, Winston, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Samuel Rowe & Edith Mary Rowe.¹ On 17 Jan 1915, Clifford George Jay was living at an unknown place.⁵ He and Margaret Bessie Rowe were divorced before 29 Sep 1939.³

Children of Clifford George Jay and Margaret Bessie Rowe

Kathleen Mary Jay b. 20 Jul 1913
Jockey Samuel Jay+ b. 22 Sep 1914, d. 14 Sep 1980
Zaphne M Jay b. 5 Aug 1920

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
31 Mar 1901	Samuel Jay	Clifford George Jay was listed as a member of the household of Samuel Jay in the 1901 census in Tower House, Monk Soham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Martha (?) and Samuel R Jay Also in the household is Robert Kerridge, Boarder, age 21, Labourer, Born Monk Soham.⁶
2 Apr 1911	Samuel Jay	Clifford George Jay was listed as a member of the household of Samuel Jay in the 1911 census in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Martha Jay, Samuel R Jay and Mabel M Jay.²
29 Sep 1939	Clifford George Jay	He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Damgate, Damgate Road, Blofield & Flegg, Norfolk, England . Other people in the household include Dolly Barham, Clifford Jay, Louie Jay and Violet Jay plus 4 other people whose records are officially closed.³

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Samuel Jay

Clifford George Jay was listed as a member of the household of Samuel Jay in the 1901 census in Tower House, Monk Soham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Martha (?) and Samuel R Jay Also in the household is Robert Kerridge, Boarder, age 21, Labourer, Born Monk Soham.⁶

2 Apr 1911

Samuel Jay

Clifford George Jay was listed as a member of the household of Samuel Jay in the 1911 census in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Martha Jay, Samuel R Jay and Mabel M Jay.²

29 Sep 1939

Clifford George Jay

He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Damgate, Damgate Road, Blofield & Flegg, Norfolk, England

. Other people in the household include Dolly Barham, Clifford Jay, Louie Jay and Violet Jay plus 4 other people whose records are officially closed.³

Occupation

Date	Occupation
31 Mar 1901	Scholar⁶
2 Apr 1911	Working At Home On Land²
17 Jan 1915	Engine Driver⁵
29 Sep 1939	Tractor & Steam Roller Driver³

Date

Occupation

31 Mar 1901

Scholar⁶

2 Apr 1911

Working At Home On Land²

17 Jan 1915

Engine Driver⁵

29 Sep 1939

Tractor & Steam Roller Driver³

Military History

Clifford George Jay was a Private, Serial Number 663622.¹
On 4 Nov 1914 Clifford George Jay was a Private, Serial Number 15924 and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 7th Battalion.¹
He began military service on 4 Nov 1914 after enlisting in Ipswich, Suffolk, England .¹
On 26 Jan 1922 Clifford was awarded the 1914-1915 Star.¹
On 9 Mar 1922 Clifford was awarded the British War Medal.¹
On 9 Mar 1922 Clifford was awarded the Victory Medal.¹

Last Edited=15 Aug 2020

Citations

[S959] Service Record of Clifford George Jay "unknown cd."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10751; Schedule Number: 67."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TRBB Blofield & Flegg 220/2 Schedule 54."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1913 Bosmere 4a 1591."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1767; Folio: 96; Page: 4."

Jockey Samuel Jay^1,2

M, #11, b. 22 Sep 1914, d. 14 Sep 1980

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Father*

Clifford George Jay b. 31 Oct 1893

Mother*

Margaret Bessie Rowe b. 6 Feb 1894, d. Jun 1970

Jockey Samuel Jay was born on 22 Sep 1914.^1,3,2 He was the son of Clifford George Jay and Margaret Bessie Rowe. His birth was registered in the Dec 1914 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴ On 17 Jan 1915, Jockey Samuel Jay was living with Clifford George Jay at.³ Jockey Samuel Jay was baptized on 17 Jan 1915 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³ The marriage of Jockey Samuel Jay and Mary Sutherland Fairweather was registered in the Jun 1946 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁵ Jockey Samuel Jay witnessed the burial of James Frederick Fairweather on 12 Dec 1949 in Ashfield, Suffolk, England

; Lots of other mourners present from Family & Friends.⁶ Jockey's death was registered in the Sep 1980 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.¹ He died on 14 Sep 1980 at age 65.⁷ On 23 Sep 1980, Jockey Samuel Jay was living at 48 Low Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁸ He was buried on 23 Sep 1980 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁸

Children of Jockey Samuel Jay and Mary Sutherland Fairweather

Bruce H Jay⁹
Margaret S Jay⁹
Wyne W Jay⁹

Last Edited=11 Jan 2019

Citations

[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1980 Ipswich 10 2336."
[S959] Service Record of Clifford George Jay "unknown cd."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1914 Bosmere 4a 1816."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1946 Gipping 4a 2981."
[S301] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "16th December 1949, Page 4."
[S131] Website Find A Grave (http://www.findagrave.com).
[S34] Microfilm Burials, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1947 Bosmere 4a 1206."

Kathleen Mary Jay¹

F, #12, b. 20 Jul 1913

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Father*

Clifford George Jay b. 31 Oct 1893

Mother*

Margaret Bessie Rowe b. 6 Feb 1894, d. Jun 1970

Kathleen Mary Jay was born on 20 Jul 1913.¹ She was the daughter of Clifford George Jay and Margaret Bessie Rowe. Her birth was registered in the Jun 1915 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.²

Last Edited=11 Jan 2019

Citations

[S959] Service Record of Clifford George Jay "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1915 Bosmere 4a 1941."

George Driver

M, #13, b. circa Sep 1910

George Driver

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Father*

Alfred Driver b. 12 May 1886

Mother*

Gertrude Annie Wright b. between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893, d. Sep 1922

George Driver was born circa Sep 1910 in Wilby, Suffolk, England

.¹ His birth was registered in the Sep 1910 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.² He was the son of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright.

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
2 Apr 1911	Alfred Driver	George Driver was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1911 census in Brundish, Framlingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Gertrude Annie Wright.³

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1911

George Driver was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1911 census in Brundish, Framlingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Gertrude Annie Wright.³

Last Edited=26 Oct 2012

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1910 Hartismere 4a 984."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14PN10741 RG78PN580 RD210 SD4 ED4 SN35."

Jack Driver

M, #14, b. 28 Aug 1918

Jack Driver

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Father*

Alfred Driver b. 12 May 1886

Mother*

Gertrude Annie Wright b. between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893, d. Sep 1922

Jack Driver was born on 28 Aug 1918.¹ He was the son of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright. His birth was registered in the Dec 1918 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
29 Sep 1939	Alfred Driver	Jack Driver was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1939 Register in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Margaret B Driver, Leonard Driver, Arthur Driver and Zaphne M Jay.³

Date

Head of Household

Household

29 Sep 1939

Jack Driver was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1939 Register in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Margaret B Driver, Leonard Driver, Arthur Driver and Zaphne M Jay.³

Occupation

Date	Occupation
29 Sep 1939	Farm Labourer¹

Date

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Farm Labourer¹

Last Edited=11 Jan 2019

Citations

[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFC Winston Schedule 71."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1918 Hartismere 4a 1318."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFC Gipping 209-1 Schedule 070."

Arthur Driver

M, #15, b. 14 Jul 1921

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Father*

Alfred Driver b. 12 May 1886

Mother*

Gertrude Annie Wright b. between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893, d. Sep 1922

Arthur Driver was born on 14 Jul 1921.¹ He was the son of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright. His birth was registered in the Sep 1921 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
29 Sep 1939	Alfred Driver	Arthur Driver was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1939 Register in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Margaret B Driver, Leonard Driver, Jack Driver and Zaphne M Jay.³

Date

Head of Household

Household

29 Sep 1939

Arthur Driver was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Driver in the 1939 Register in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Margaret B Driver, Leonard Driver, Jack Driver and Zaphne M Jay.³

Occupation

Date	Occupation
29 Sep 1939	Farm Labourer¹

Date

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Farm Labourer¹

Last Edited=11 Jan 2019

Citations

[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFC Winston Schedule 71."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1921 Bosmere 4a 1807."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFC Gipping 209-1 Schedule 070."

William Snell

M, #16, b. between 31 Mar 1821 and 30 Mar 1823, d. 6 Mar 1902

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Father*

John Snell b. 29 Jun 1800, d. before 28 Feb 1882

Mother*

Charlotte Halls b. between 4 Apr 1802 and 2 Apr 1804, d. before 20 Feb 1888

William Snell was born between 31 Mar 1821 and 30 Mar 1823 in Kettlebaston, Suffolk, England

.¹ He was baptized on 3 Feb 1822 in St. Mary, Kettlebaston, Suffolk, England

.² He was the son of John Snell and Charlotte Halls. William Snell married Elizabeth Levett, daughter of James Levett and Elizabeth (?), on 3 Jan 1845 in St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England

.³ William Snell died on 6 Mar 1902 in Preston, Suffolk, England

.

Children of William Snell and Elizabeth Levett

Robert Snell b. before 1 Jun 1845
Thomas Snell b. before 11 Apr 1847
Alfred Snell b. between 31 Mar 1849 and 30 Mar 1851, d. 24 Apr 1915
James Snell+ b. between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853, d. Sep 1921
Ellen Snell b. between 6 Apr 1855 and 4 Apr 1857
Elizabeth Snell b. before 22 Apr 1855, d. before 6 May 1855
Henry Snell+ b. between 4 Apr 1859 and 2 Apr 1861
Emily Snell b. before 27 Jul 1862, d. before 25 Mar 1865

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
6 Jun 1841	John Snell	William Snell was listed as a member of the household of John Snell in the 1841 census in Preston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Charlotte Halls, James Snell, Mary Ann Snell, John Snell, Eliza Snell, Harriet Snell and George Snell.⁴
30 Mar 1851	William Snell	He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in Whelp Street, Preston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Robert Snell, Thomas Snell, Alfred Snell and Elizabeth Levett.⁵
7 Apr 1861	William Snell	He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Butt Lane, Preston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Alfred Snell, Elizabeth Snell, Ellen Snell, Henry Snell and Thomas Snell.⁶
2 Apr 1871	William Snell	He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Whelp Street, Preston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Levett, Alfred Snell, Henry Snell and James Snell.⁷
3 Apr 1881	William Snell	He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Hall Road, Preston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Ellen Snell, Henry Snell, John Snell, Charlotte Halls, Elizabeth Levett and Alfred Snell.⁸
5 Apr 1891	William Snell	He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Parsonage House, Preston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Alfred Snell, Ellen Snell and Elizabeth Levett Also staying with the family is Eliza Snell, Granddaughter, Age 5, Scholar, Born Preston. Whose daughter is she?⁹
31 Mar 1901	William Snell	He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Preston Street, Preston, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Alfred Snell, Ellen Snell and Elizabeth Levett.¹⁰

Date

Head of Household

Household

6 Jun 1841

John Snell

William Snell was listed as a member of the household of John Snell in the 1841 census in Preston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Charlotte Halls, James Snell, Mary Ann Snell, John Snell, Eliza Snell, Harriet Snell and George Snell.⁴

30 Mar 1851

William Snell

He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in Whelp Street, Preston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Robert Snell, Thomas Snell, Alfred Snell and Elizabeth Levett.⁵

7 Apr 1861

William Snell

He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Butt Lane, Preston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Alfred Snell, Elizabeth Snell, Ellen Snell, Henry Snell and Thomas Snell.⁶

2 Apr 1871

William Snell

He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Whelp Street, Preston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Levett, Alfred Snell, Henry Snell and James Snell.⁷

3 Apr 1881

William Snell

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Hall Road, Preston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ellen Snell, Henry Snell, John Snell, Charlotte Halls, Elizabeth Levett and Alfred Snell.⁸

5 Apr 1891

William Snell

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Parsonage House, Preston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Alfred Snell, Ellen Snell and Elizabeth Levett Also staying with the family is Eliza Snell, Granddaughter, Age 5, Scholar, Born Preston. Whose daughter is she?⁹

31 Mar 1901

William Snell

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

. Other people in the household include Alfred Snell, Ellen Snell and Elizabeth Levett.¹⁰

Occupation

Date	Occupation
30 Mar 1851	Agricultural Labourer¹¹
7 Apr 1861	Agricultural Labourer⁶
2 Apr 1871	Agricultural Labourer¹²
3 Apr 1881	General Labourer¹³
5 Apr 1891	Agricultural Labourer¹⁴
31 Mar 1901	Ord. Farm Ag Labourer¹

Date

Occupation

30 Mar 1851

Agricultural Labourer¹¹

7 Apr 1861

Agricultural Labourer⁶

2 Apr 1871

Agricultural Labourer¹²

3 Apr 1881

General Labourer¹³

5 Apr 1891

Agricultural Labourer¹⁴

31 Mar 1901

Ord. Farm Ag Labourer¹

Last Edited=9 Feb 2013

Citations

[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S33] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Kettlebaston, unknown period.
[S32] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary, Preston, unknown period.
[S28] 1841 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: HO107; Piece: 1012; Book: 8; Civil Parish: Preston; County: Suffolk; Enumeration District: 18; Folio: 5; Page: 4; Line: 15; GSU roll: 474634."
[S27] 1851 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: HO107; Piece: 1790; Folio: 158; Page: 10; GSU roll: 207439."
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG9; Piece: 1134; Folio: 89; Page: 3; GSU roll: 542760."
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG10; Piece: 1721; Folio: 75; Page: 12; GSU roll: 830762."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1833; Folio: 95; Page: 4; GSU roll: 1341444."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1445; Folio: 176; Page: 7; GSU roll: 6096555."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1748; Folio: 174; Page: 7."
[S27] 1851 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image).

Henry Handley¹

M, #17, b. between 3 Apr 1828 and 1 Apr 1830

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Henry Handley was born between 3 Apr 1828 and 1 Apr 1830 in Kingsbury, Warwickshire, England

.² He married (?) Lucy . Potential marriage to Lucy Robinson Mar 1849 Lincoln 14 657.

Children of Henry Handley and (?) Lucy

Sarah Ann Handley³ b. between 8 Apr 1848 and 6 Apr 1850
John Handley³ b. between 8 Apr 1850 and 6 Apr 1852
Louisa Handley⁴ b. between 3 Apr 1854 and 1 Apr 1856
George Handley⁴ b. between 3 Apr 1856 and 1 Apr 1858
Henry Handley⁴ b. between 3 Apr 1860 and 1 Apr 1862
Lucy Handley+ b. 11 Jul 1866

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
7 Apr 1861	Henry Handley	He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Brook Street, Colton, Staffordshire, England . Other people in the household include (?) Lucy , Sarah Ann Handley, John Handley, Louisa Handley, George Handley and Henry Handley.³
2 Apr 1871	Henry Handley	He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, England . Other people in the household include Louisa Handley, George Handley, Henry Handley and Lucy Handley.⁴

Date

Head of Household

Household

7 Apr 1861

Henry Handley

He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Brook Street, Colton, Staffordshire, England

. Other people in the household include (?) Lucy , Sarah Ann Handley, John Handley, Louisa Handley, George Handley and Henry Handley.³

2 Apr 1871

Henry Handley

He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Cheddington, Buckinghamshire, England

. Other people in the household include Louisa Handley, George Handley, Henry Handley and Lucy Handley.⁴

Occupation

Date	Occupation
	Gate-Keeper LNWR
2 Apr 1871	Railway Police⁴

Date

Occupation

Gate-Keeper LNWR

2 Apr 1871

Railway Police⁴

Last Edited=26 Oct 2019

Citations

[S14] Baptism, unknown parish, 1866.
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1564; Folio: 62; Page: 22; GSU roll: 829797."
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG 9; Piece: 1977; Folio: 9; Page: 11; GSU roll: 542897."
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG10; Piece: 1564; Folio: 62; Page: 22; GSU roll: 829797."

Nellie Eva Snell

F, #18, b. 11 May 1897, d. Sep 1968

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Father*

James Snell b. between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853, d. Sep 1921

Mother*

Lucy Handley b. 11 Jul 1866

Nellie Eva Snell was born on 11 May 1897.¹ She was the daughter of James Snell and Lucy Handley. Her birth was registered in the Jun 1897 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.² Nellie Eva Snell was baptized on 16 Sep 1897 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³ On 1 Jan 1923, Nellie Eva Snell was living at Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴ She married George William Harry, son of James Harry, on 1 Jan 1923 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴ Nellie's death was registered in the Sep 1968 quarter in the Worthing registration district.⁵

Family: Nellie Eva Snell and George William Harry

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
31 Mar 1901	James Snell	Nellie Eva Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1901 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Frank Albert Snell, Archilbald Harold Snell, James Arthur Snell, Minnie Ada Snell, Reginald Frederick Snell and Lucy Handley.⁶
2 Apr 1911	James Snell	Nellie Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1911 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Frank Snell, Archibald Snell, James Snell, Edith Snell and Leonard Snell.⁷

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Nellie Eva Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1901 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Frank Albert Snell, Archilbald Harold Snell, James Arthur Snell, Minnie Ada Snell, Reginald Frederick Snell and Lucy Handley.⁶

2 Apr 1911

James Snell

Nellie Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1911 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Frank Snell, Archibald Snell, James Snell, Edith Snell and Leonard Snell.⁷

Occupation

Date	Occupation
2 Apr 1911	School all time¹

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

School all time¹

Last Edited=20 Jan 2024

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1897 Bosmere 4a 861."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1968 Worthing 5h 840."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 82; Page: 26."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14-10-7-52-10752_0247_03."

Frank Albert Snell¹

M, #19, b. 11 Apr 1884, d. 20 Oct 1918

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Father*

James Snell b. between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853, d. Sep 1921

Mother*

Sarah Ann Grimwood b. between 2 Dec 1861 and 1 Dec 1863, d. Dec 1887

Frank Albert Snell was born on 11 Apr 1884 in Bildeston, Suffolk, England

.² He was the son of James Snell and Sarah Ann Grimwood. His birth was registered in the Jun 1884 quarter in the Cosford registration district.¹ On 2 Apr 1911, Frank Albert Snell was living at Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³ On 12 Jul 1915, Frank Albert Snell was living at Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴ He married Dorothy Elizabeth Eade, daughter of Frederick Eade and Kate Ellen Pratt, on 12 Jul 1915 in The Register Office, Needham Market, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Albert William Harvey a further witness was R Hammond.⁴ The marriage of Frank Albert Snell and Dorothy Elizabeth Eade was registered in the Sep 1915 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁵ Frank Albert Snell died on 20 Oct 1918 in West Vlaanderen, Belgium

, at age 34; during WW1.⁶ He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Harlebeke New British Cemetery, Harlebeke, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

; V. B. 13.⁶ He witnessed the Baptism of Jack Albert Snell on 11 Apr 1920 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁷

On 20 Oct 1918 Son of James Snell; husband of Dorothy E. Denny (formerly Snell), of The Cottage, Bellwell, Debenham, Suffolk.⁶

Child of Frank Albert Snell and Dorothy Elizabeth Eade

Jack Albert Snell+¹⁵ b. 23 Sep 1915, d. Aug 2002

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	James Snell	Frank Albert Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1891 census in The Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Lily May Snell and Eliza M A Watson.⁸
31 Mar 1901	James Snell	Frank Albert Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1901 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Nellie Eva Snell, Archilbald Harold Snell, James Arthur Snell, Minnie Ada Snell, Reginald Frederick Snell and Lucy Handley.⁹
2 Apr 1911	James Snell	Frank Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1911 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Archibald Snell, Nellie Snell, James Snell, Edith Snell and Leonard Snell.¹⁰

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Frank Albert Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1891 census in The Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Lily May Snell and Eliza M A Watson.⁸

31 Mar 1901

James Snell

Frank Albert Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1901 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Nellie Eva Snell, Archilbald Harold Snell, James Arthur Snell, Minnie Ada Snell, Reginald Frederick Snell and Lucy Handley.⁹

2 Apr 1911

James Snell

Frank Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1911 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Archibald Snell, Nellie Snell, James Snell, Edith Snell and Leonard Snell.¹⁰

Occupation

Date	Occupation
31 Mar 1901	Tailors Apprentice¹¹
2 Apr 1911	Tailor Maker³
12 Jul 1915	Tailor (Journeyman~)⁴

Date

Occupation

31 Mar 1901

Tailors Apprentice¹¹

2 Apr 1911

Tailor Maker³

12 Jul 1915

Tailor (Journeyman~)⁴

Military History

On 20 Oct 1918 Frank Albert Snell was a Private, Serial Number 5122 and served in the 2nd Bn, Leinster Regiment.⁶
Circa 1920 Frank Albert Snell was a Pte and served in the 1st Leinsters.¹²
Circa 1920 Frank was awarded the Victory Medal.¹³
Circa 1920 Frank was awarded the British War Medal.¹³
He was commemorated on 1 Mar 1920 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England .¹⁴

Last Edited=18 Nov 2023

Citations

[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1884 Cosford 4a 631."
[S906] Copy birth certificate of Frank Albert Snell, 11th April, 1884 "unknown cd."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S931] Copy marriage certificate of Frank Albert Snell and Dorothy Elizabeth Eade, unknown event date "unknown cd."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1915 Bosmere 4a 2809."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/486496/."
[S90] Baptism, unknown parish, 1920.
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio 75; Page 12; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 82; Page: 26."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14-10-7-52-10752_0247_03."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S1261] Debenham Roll Of Honour - A463/1/1/91, A463/1/1/; unknown record group, Suffolk Record Office.
[S61] Medal Card of Frank A Snell "Roll A/104B7 Page 979."
[S120] MI, "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes.

Archilbald Harold Snell¹

M, #20, b. Sep 1895, d. Mar 1969

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Father*

James Snell b. between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853, d. Sep 1921

Mother*

Lucy Handley b. 11 Jul 1866

Archilbald Harold Snell was born between 3 Apr 1895 and 1 Apr 1897 in Debenham, Suffolk, England

.² His birth was registered in the Sep 1895 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹ He was the son of James Snell and Lucy Handley. An unknown person a further witness was Harry Clemence, daughter of James Snell and Lucy Handley, on 1 Mar 1926 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³ Archilbald's death was registered in the Mar 1969 quarter in the Samford registration district.⁴

Family: Archilbald Harold Snell and Ada J Mulley

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Archilbald Harold Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1901 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Nellie Eva Snell, Frank Albert Snell, James Arthur Snell, Minnie Ada Snell, Reginald Frederick Snell and Lucy Handley.⁵

2 Apr 1911

James Snell

Archibald Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1911 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Frank Snell, Nellie Snell, James Snell, Edith Snell and Leonard Snell.⁶

Occupation

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Work on Farm (Farmers Boy)²

Military History

Archilbald Harold Snell was a Private, Serial Number 8682 and served in the Norfolk Regiment

Date of entry to the War 16-8-1914
PofW.⁷
Archilbald Harold Snell was a Private, Serial Number 10680 and served in the Suffolk Regiment.⁷
He entered the Theatre of War on 16 Aug 1914.⁷
In 1915 Archilbald Harold Snell and served in the Norfolk Regiment. Taken prisoner at Le Cateau.⁸
In 1916 Archilbald Harold Snell and served in the Norfolk Regiment. Taken prisoner at Le Cateau.⁹
In 1919 Archilbald was awarded the Victory Medal.¹⁰
In 1919 Archilbald was awarded the 1914 Star.¹¹
In 1919 Archilbald was awarded the British War Medal.¹⁰

Last Edited=15 Aug 2020

Citations

[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1895 Bosmere 4a 851."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1969 Samford 4b 1241."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 82; Page: 26."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14-10-7-52-10752_0247_03."
[S24] Medal Card of Archibald Snell "unknown cd."
[S673] Booth's Almanac, 1915.
[S674] Booth's Almanac, 1916.
[S24] Medal Card of Archibald Snell "Roll K/1/103 B 23 Page 4478."
[S24] Medal Card of Archibald Snell "Roll K/1/3 Page 113."

James Arthur Snell¹

M, #21, b. Sep 1899

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Father*

James Snell b. between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853, d. Sep 1921

Mother*

Lucy Handley b. 11 Jul 1866

His birth was registered in the Sep 1899 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.² James Arthur Snell was the son of James Snell and Lucy Handley. The marriage of James Arthur Snell and Evelyn Mary Louisa Plant was registered in the Sep 1924 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.³ On 22 Sep 1924, James Arthur Snell was living at Debenham, Suffolk, England

.¹ On 22 Sep 1924, James Arthur Snell was living at Debenham, Suffolk, England

.¹ He married Evelyn Mary Louisa Plant, daughter of Robert Plant and Rose Borley, on 22 Sep 1924 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.¹

Family: James Arthur Snell and Evelyn Mary Louisa Plant

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

James Arthur Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1901 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Nellie Eva Snell, Frank Albert Snell, Archilbald Harold Snell, Minnie Ada Snell, Reginald Frederick Snell and Lucy Handley.⁴

2 Apr 1911

James Snell

James Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1911 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Frank Snell, Archibald Snell, Nellie Snell, Edith Snell and Leonard Snell.⁵

Occupation

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

School all time⁶

22 Sep 1924

Postman¹

Last Edited=13 Feb 2019

Citations

[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1899 Bosmere 4a 905."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1924 Bosmere 4a 2474."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 82; Page: 26."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14-10-7-52-10752_0247_03."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).

Edith Amy Snell¹

F, #22, b. Dec 1901

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Father*

James Snell b. between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853, d. Sep 1921

Mother*

Lucy Handley b. 11 Jul 1866

Edith Amy Snell was born between 3 Apr 1901 and 1 Apr 1903 in Debenham, Suffolk, England

.² Her birth was registered in the Dec 1901 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.³ She was the daughter of James Snell and Lucy Handley. The marriage of Edith Amy Snell and George Henry Frank Mills was registered in the Mar 1926 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴ Edith Amy Snell married George Henry Frank Mills, son of Frank Ernest Mills, on 1 Mar 1926 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Archilbald Harold Snell a further witness was Harry Clemence.⁵

Family: Edith Amy Snell and George Henry Frank Mills

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1911

Edith Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1911 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Frank Snell, Archibald Snell, Nellie Snell, James Snell and Leonard Snell.⁶

19 Jun 1921

James Snell

Edith Amy Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1921 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Lucy Snell, Leonard Henry Snell and Reginald Alec Snell Reginald is described as James' Grandson. Who is his mother?⁷

Occupation

Date

Occupation

19 Jun 1921

Telegraph Messenger⁷

Last Edited=15 Oct 2023

Citations

[S11] General Record Office Indexes.
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1901 Bosmere 4a 990."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1926 Bosmere 4a 1327."
[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14-10-7-52-10752_0247_03."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0145."

Minnie Ada Snell¹

F, #23, b. Jun 1894, d. Sep 1915

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Father*

James Snell b. between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853, d. Sep 1921

Mother*

Lucy Handley b. 11 Jul 1866

Minnie Ada Snell was born between 3 Apr 1894 and 1 Apr 1896 in Suffolk, England

.² Her birth was registered in the Jun 1894 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹ She was the daughter of James Snell and Lucy Handley. Minnie Ada Snell was buried on 23 Aug 1915 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³ Minnie's death was registered in the Sep 1915 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Minnie Ada Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1901 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Nellie Eva Snell, Frank Albert Snell, Archilbald Harold Snell, James Arthur Snell, Reginald Frederick Snell and Lucy Handley.⁵

2 Apr 1911

Minnie Ada Snell

She was listed in the 1911 census in 51 Bristol Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

.⁶

Occupation

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

General Servant (Domestic) to the Damant family²

Last Edited=22 Sep 2018

Citations

[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1894 Bosmere 4a 803."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S34] Microfilm Burials, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1915 Bosmere 4a 892."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 82; Page: 26."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14-10-8-39-10839_0059_03."

Reginald Frederick Snell¹

M, #24, b. 13 Nov 1892, d. 8 May 1915

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Step-father*

James Snell b. between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853, d. Sep 1921

Mother*

Lucy Handley b. 11 Jul 1866

Reginald Frederick Snell was born on 13 Nov 1892 in Debenham, Suffolk, England

.² He was the son of James Snell and Lucy Handley. His birth was registered in the Mar 1893 quarter in the Bosmere registration district; under the surname of Handley.³ Reginald Frederick Snell died on 8 May 1915 in Ypres, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

, at age 22; during WW1.¹ He has no known burial place, and is commemorated on a Commonwealth War Memorial on The Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

; Panel 21.¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Reginald Frederick Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1901 census in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Nellie Eva Snell, Frank Albert Snell, Archilbald Harold Snell, James Arthur Snell, Minnie Ada Snell and Lucy Handley.⁴

2 Apr 1911

Reginald Frederick Snell

He was listed in the 1911 census in Army Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire, England

.⁵

Occupation

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Private 2nd Bn Suffolk Regiment⁶

Military History

Reginald Frederick Snell began military service after enlisting in Ipswich, Suffolk, England .⁷
In 1915 Reginald Frederick Snell and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 1st Battalion.⁸
He entered the Theatre of War on 16 Jan 1915 in France .⁹
On 8 May 1915 Reginald Frederick Snell was a Corporal, Serial Number 8214 and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 1st Bn. Enlisted 1911. First entry into France was on 16th January, 1915.^1,9
In 1916 Reginald Frederick Snell and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 1st Battalion.¹⁰
Circa 1920 Reginald Frederick Snell was a Pte and served in the 1st Suffolks.¹¹
Circa 1920 Reginald was awarded the British War Medal.¹²
Circa 1920 Reginald was awarded the Victory Medal.¹²
Circa 1920 Reginald was awarded the 1914-1915 Star.¹³
He was commemorated on 1 Mar 1920 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England .¹⁴

Last Edited=18 Nov 2023

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/914249/."
[S924] Copy birth certificate of Reginald Frederick Handley, 13th November, 1892 "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1893 Bosmere 4a 853."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 82; Page: 26."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14-03-1-22-03122_0152_3."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S472] Soldiers Died In The Great War of Reginald Frederick Snell "unknown cd."
[S673] Booth's Almanac, 1915.
[S60] Medal Card of Reginald F Snell "unknown cd."
[S674] Booth's Almanac, 1916.
[S1261] Debenham Roll Of Honour - A463/1/1/91, A463/1/1/; unknown record group, Suffolk Record Office.
[S60] Medal Card of Reginald F Snell "Roll K/1/103 B23 Page 4480."
[S60] Medal Card of Reginald F Snell "Roll K/1/6B2 Page 298."
[S120] MI, "unknown cd."

Lily May Snell¹

F, #25, b. Jun 1886

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Father*

James Snell b. between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853, d. Sep 1921

Mother*

Sarah Ann Grimwood b. between 2 Dec 1861 and 1 Dec 1863, d. Dec 1887

Lily May Snell was born between 6 Apr 1885 and 4 Apr 1887 in Bildeston, Suffolk, England

.^2,3 Her birth was registered in the Jun 1886 quarter in the Cosford registration district.⁴ She was the daughter of James Snell and Sarah Ann Grimwood. The marriage of Lily May Snell and Alfred Bugg was registered in the Sep 1907 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹

Children of Lily May Snell and Alfred Bugg

Beatrice May Bugg⁷ b. between 3 Apr 1908 and 1 Apr 1910
Charles Alfred Bugg⁷ b. between 3 Apr 1909 and 1 Apr 1911
Cyril Bugg⁸ b. Dec 1913

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Lily May Snell was listed as a member of the household of James Snell in the 1891 census in The Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Frank Albert Snell and Eliza M A Watson.⁵

31 Mar 1901

Lily May Snell

She was listed in the 1901 census in The Rectory, Stowmarket Road, Ringshall, Suffolk, England

. In the household of Edward W Hawkins (Clergyman Church of England).⁶

2 Apr 1911

Alfred Bugg

Lily May Snell was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Bugg in the 1911 census in 186 Caudwell Hall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Charles Alfred Bugg and Beatrice May Bugg.⁷

Occupation

Date

Occupation

31 Mar 1901

Housemaid Domestic³

Last Edited=5 Jun 2019

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1907 Bosmere 4a 1831."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1886 Cosford 4a ?80 (Check Reference!)."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio 75; Page 12; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1770; Folio: 71; Page: 5."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14PN10843 RG78PN585 RD213 SD2 ED18 SN75."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "ec 1913 Ipswich 4a 1959."

Sarah Ann Grimwood¹

F, #26, b. between 2 Dec 1861 and 1 Dec 1863, d. Dec 1887

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Father*

John Grimwood²

Sarah Ann Grimwood was born between 2 Dec 1861 and 1 Dec 1863; ETA From Death Record.³ She was the daughter of John Grimwood.² The marriage of Sarah Ann Grimwood and James Snell was registered in the Dec 1882 quarter in the Cosford registration district.⁴ Sarah Ann Grimwood married James Snell, son of William Snell and Elizabeth Levett, on 23 Dec 1882 in St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses werre John Grimwood and Henry Snell.² On 23 Dec 1882, Sarah Ann Grimwood was living at Ringshall, Suffolk, England

.² Sarah's death was registered in the Dec 1887 quarter in the Cosford registration district.⁵

Children of Sarah Ann Grimwood and James Snell

Frank Albert Snell+ b. 11 Apr 1884, d. 20 Oct 1918
Lily May Snell+ b. Jun 1886

Last Edited=13 Feb 2019

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes.
[S32] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary, Preston, unknown period.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes.
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1882 Cosford 4a 1042."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1887 Cosford 4a 384."

Dorothy Elizabeth Eade¹

F, #27, b. 8 Aug 1898, d. 26 Jul 1987

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Father*

Frederick Eade² b. between 3 Apr 1862 and 1 Apr 1864, d. before 19 Jun 1921

Mother*

Kate Ellen Pratt b. 14 Apr 1859, d. Dec 1950

Dorothy Elizabeth Eade was born on 8 Aug 1898.^3,4 She was the daughter of Frederick Eade and Kate Ellen Pratt.² Her birth was registered in the Sep 1899 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹ Dorothy Elizabeth Eade married Frank Albert Snell, son of James Snell and Sarah Ann Grimwood, on 12 Jul 1915 in The Register Office, Needham Market, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Albert William Harvey a further witness was R Hammond.⁵ On 12 Jul 1915, Dorothy Elizabeth Eade was living at Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁵ The marriage of Dorothy Elizabeth Eade and Frank Albert Snell was registered in the Sep 1915 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁶ Dorothy Elizabeth Eade married Robert Denny, son of Harry Denny and Fanny Heath, on 4 Oct 1919 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Frank Denny and Ernest Jarrold Eade.² On 15 Feb 1920, Dorothy Elizabeth Eade was living at Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁷ She witnessed the Baptism of Jack Albert Snell on 11 Apr 1920 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁸ On 28 Jun 1931, Dorothy Elizabeth Eade and Robert Denny was living at Hill Farm, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁹ On 7 May 1945, Dorothy Elizabeth Eade was living at Down Row, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.¹⁰ Dorothy's death was registered in the Jun 1987 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.⁴ She died on 26 Jul 1987 in 18 High Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

, at age 88.¹¹ She was buried on 2 Sep 1987 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

; Not exceeeding £70000.¹¹

Child of Dorothy Elizabeth Eade and Frank Albert Snell

Jack Albert Snell+¹⁶ b. 23 Sep 1915, d. Aug 2002

Children of Dorothy Elizabeth Eade and Robert Denny

Christopher Robert Denny+¹⁷ b. 15 Feb 1920, d. 28 Apr 1943
Noreen Dorothy Denny¹⁶ b. 23 Dec 1922
Patrick Basil Denny¹⁶
Michael Trevor Denny¹⁶

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Frederick Eade

Dorothy Elizabeth Eade was listed as a member of the household of Frederick Eade in the 1901 census in Street, Framsden, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Kate Ellen Pratt, Rona Kate Eade, Albert Edward Eade, Edith Mary Eade, Lily Maud Eade, Ernest Jarrold Eade, Basil Stanley Eade, Hamilton Claude Lightbody Eade and George Alfred Eade.¹²

2 Apr 1911

Frederick Eade

Dorothy Eade was listed as a member of the household of Frederick Eade in the 1911 census in 13 Back Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Kate Ellen Eade, Ernest Jarrold Eade, Basil Stanley Eade, Hamilton Claud Eade, George Eade, Frederick Eade and Sibel Pratt.¹³

19 Jun 1921

Robert Denny

Dorothy E Denny was listed as a member of the household of Robert Denny in the 1921 census in Back Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Jack A Snell and Christopher Denny.¹⁴

29 Sep 1939

Robert Denny

Dorothy E Denny was listed as a member of the household of Robert Denny in the 1939 Register in Down Row, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Michael T Denny plus 2 people whose records are officially closed.¹⁵

Occupation

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

School¹³

12 Jul 1915

Tailoress⁵

19 Jun 1921

Home Duties¹⁴

29 Sep 1939

Unpaid Domestic Duties³

Last Edited=21 Jan 2024

Citations

[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1899 Bosmere 4a 906."
[S48] Parish Marriage, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1919.
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image).
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Jul 1987 Ipswich 10 2552."
[S931] Copy marriage certificate of Frank Albert Snell and Dorothy Elizabeth Eade, unknown event date "unknown cd."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1915 Bosmere 4a 2809."
[S932] Copy birth certificate of Christopher Robert Denny, 15th February, 1920 "unknown cd."
[S90] Baptism, unknown parish, 1920.
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S228] Register Of Electors for Ipswich, May 1945 "unknown cd."
[S1014] Probate of Dorothy Elizabeth Denny.
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 104; Page: 15."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10752; Schedule Number: 102."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0247."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFN Gipping RD 209-1 Schedule 035."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1920 Bosmere 4a 2374."

(?) Lucy¹

F, #28, b. between 8 Apr 1829 and 6 Apr 1831, d. before 2 Apr 1871

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(?) Lucy was born between 8 Apr 1829 and 6 Apr 1831 in Eagle, Lincolnshire, England

.² She married Henry Handley. Potential marriage to Lucy Robinson Mar 1849 Lincoln 14 657. (?) Lucy died before 2 Apr 1871; Before 1871 Census.³

Children of (?) Lucy and Henry Handley

Sarah Ann Handley² b. between 8 Apr 1848 and 6 Apr 1850
John Handley² b. between 8 Apr 1850 and 6 Apr 1852
Louisa Handley³ b. between 3 Apr 1854 and 1 Apr 1856
George Handley³ b. between 3 Apr 1856 and 1 Apr 1858
Henry Handley³ b. between 3 Apr 1860 and 1 Apr 1862
Lucy Handley+ b. 11 Jul 1866

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

7 Apr 1861

Henry Handley

(?) Lucy was listed as a member of the household of Henry Handley in the 1861 census in Brook Street, Colton, Staffordshire, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah Ann Handley, John Handley, Louisa Handley, George Handley and Henry Handley.²

Last Edited=26 Oct 2019

Citations

[S14] Baptism, unknown parish, 1866.
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG 9; Piece: 1977; Folio: 9; Page: 11; GSU roll: 542897."
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG10; Piece: 1564; Folio: 62; Page: 22; GSU roll: 829797."

(?) (?)¹

F, #29, d. before 5 Apr 1891

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(?) (?) died before 5 Apr 1891; Before 1891 Census.¹

Last Edited=30 Apr 2012

Citations

[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image).

Jack Albert Snell¹

M, #30, b. 23 Sep 1915, d. Aug 2002