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His birth was registered in the Sep 1905 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.³

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Jun 1936	Gipping, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Leonard Henry Snell and Clara Helen Driver was registered in the Jun 1936 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁴

Date

Place

Notes

Jun 1936

The marriage of Leonard Henry Snell and Clara Helen Driver was registered in the Jun 1936 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁴

Children of Leonard Henry Snell and Clara Helen Driver

Noreen Joyce Snell⁹ b. 29 Dec 1936, d. 16 Mar 2022
Irene Snell⁹
Mary Edith Snell⁹
Leonard Henry George Snell⁹
Pauline Lucy Snell⁹
Patricia Ann Snell⁹
Jennifer Snell⁹
Reginald Snell⁹

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
2 Apr 1911	James Snell	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.⁵
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.⁶
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

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1911

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.⁵

19 Jun 1921

High Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

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.⁶

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	Place	Occupation
19 Jun 1921	High Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England	Egg Assistant⁶
29 Sep 1939		General Farm Labourer¹

Date

Place

Occupation

19 Jun 1921

Egg Assistant⁶

29 Sep 1939

General Farm Labourer¹

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
Oct 1984	Gipping & Hartismere, Suffolk, England	Leonard's death was registered in the Oct 1984 quarter in the Gipping & Hartismere registration district.⁷
3 Oct 1984		He died on 3 Oct 1984 at age 79.⁸
11 Oct 1984	Holy Trinity, Stowupland, Suffolk, England	He was buried on 11 Oct 1984 in Holy Trinity, Stowupland, Suffolk, England .⁸

Date

Place

Notes

Oct 1984

Gipping & Hartismere, Suffolk, England

Leonard's death was registered in the Oct 1984 quarter in the Gipping & Hartismere registration district.⁷

3 Oct 1984

He died on 3 Oct 1984 at age 79.⁸

11 Oct 1984

Holy Trinity, Stowupland, Suffolk, England

He was buried on 11 Oct 1984 in Holy Trinity, Stowupland, Suffolk, England

.⁸

Last Edited=11 Apr 2026

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."
[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."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Oct 1984 Gipping & Hartismere 10 2427."
[S22] Irene Shave.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes.

James Snell¹

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

Preston, Suffolk, England

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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

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853	Preston, Suffolk, England	James Snell was born between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853 in Preston, Suffolk, England .²
7 Feb 1852	St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England	He was baptized on 7 Feb 1852 in St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England ; Privately Baptised.³
24 Apr 1852	St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England	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.
16 Sep 1897	St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England	James Snell witnessed the Baptism of Nellie Eva Snell on 16 Sep 1897 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England .⁴

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1851 and 1 Apr 1853

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

.²

7 Feb 1852

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

; Privately Baptised.³

24 Apr 1852

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.

16 Sep 1897

James Snell witnessed the Baptism of Nellie Eva Snell on 16 Sep 1897 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Dec 1882	Cosford, Suffolk, England	The marriage of James Snell and Sarah Ann Grimwood was registered in the Dec 1882 quarter in the Cosford registration district.⁵
23 Dec 1882	St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England	James Snell 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.⁶
22 Jan 1894	St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England	James Snell married Lucy Handley, daughter of Henry Handley and (?) Lucy , on 22 Jan 1894 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England . The signing of the Marriage Register was witnessed by Rosa Elizabeth Freeman. James was a Widower at the time of his marriage to Lucy Handley.⁷
Mar 1894	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	The marriage of James Snell and Lucy Handley was registered in the Mar 1894 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁸

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1882

The marriage of James Snell and Sarah Ann Grimwood was registered in the Dec 1882 quarter in the Cosford registration district.⁵

23 Dec 1882

James Snell 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.⁶

22 Jan 1894

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

. The signing of the Marriage Register was witnessed by Rosa Elizabeth Freeman. James was a Widower at the time of his marriage to Lucy Handley.⁷

Mar 1894

High Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

The marriage of James Snell and Lucy Handley was registered in the Mar 1894 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁸

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.^9,10

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. 17 Aug 1915
Archilbald Harold Snell b. Sep 1895, d. Mar 1969
Nellie Eva Snell+ b. 11 May 1897, d. Sep 1968
James Arthur Snell b. 24 Jul 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 .¹¹
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 Snell, Alfred Snell and Henry Snell.¹²
3 Apr 1881	James Snell	He was listed in the 1881 census in Duke Street, Bildeston, Suffolk, England .¹³
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 A Snell, Lily M Snell and Eliza M A Watson.¹⁴
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 Lucy Snell, Frank A Snell, Minnie A Snell, Reginald F Snell, Archibald H Snell, Nellie E Snell and James A Snell.¹⁵
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.¹⁶
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.¹⁷

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

.¹¹

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 Snell, Alfred Snell and Henry Snell.¹²

3 Apr 1881

James Snell

He was listed in the 1881 census in Duke Street, Bildeston, Suffolk, England

.¹³

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 A Snell, Lily M Snell and Eliza M A Watson.¹⁴

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 Lucy Snell, Frank A Snell, Minnie A Snell, Reginald F Snell, Archibald H Snell, Nellie E Snell and James A Snell.¹⁵

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.¹⁶

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.¹⁷

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
2 Apr 1871		Tailor (Apprentice)⁹
3 Apr 1881		Tailor lodging with Ann Elliston and daughter.¹⁸
11 Apr 1884		Tailor¹⁹
29 Jun 1884		Tailor³
22 Jan 1894		Tailor
16 Sep 1897		Tailor
31 Mar 1901		Tailor²⁰
2 Apr 1911		Workmans Tailor (Maker) - Outfitting²
12 Jul 1915		Tailor²¹
19 Jun 1921	High Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England	Journiman Tailor¹⁷
1 Jan 1923		Tailor (deceased)⁷
22 Sep 1924		Tailor (deceased)⁷
1 Mar 1926		Tailor (deceased)⁷

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1871

Tailor (Apprentice)⁹

3 Apr 1881

Tailor lodging with Ann Elliston and daughter.¹⁸

11 Apr 1884

Tailor¹⁹

29 Jun 1884

Tailor³

22 Jan 1894

Tailor

16 Sep 1897

Tailor

31 Mar 1901

Tailor²⁰

2 Apr 1911

Workmans Tailor (Maker) - Outfitting²

12 Jul 1915

Tailor²¹

19 Jun 1921

Journiman Tailor¹⁷

1 Jan 1923

Tailor (deceased)⁷

22 Sep 1924

Tailor (deceased)⁷

1 Mar 1926

Tailor (deceased)⁷

Address

Date	Place
23 Dec 1882	Preston, Suffolk, England ⁶
22 Jan 1894	Suffolk, England

Date

Place

23 Dec 1882

Preston, Suffolk, England

⁶

22 Jan 1894

Suffolk, England

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
19 Jul 1921	The Cemetery, Debenham, Suffolk, England	James Snell was buried on 19 Jul 1921 in The Cemetery, Debenham, Suffolk, England ; Plot K 9 (Consecrated).²²
Sep 1921	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	James's death was registered in the Sep 1921 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.²³

Date

Place

Notes

19 Jul 1921

The Cemetery, Debenham, Suffolk, England

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

; Plot K 9 (Consecrated).²²

Sep 1921

James's death was registered in the Sep 1921 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.²³

Last Edited=2 Nov 2025

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, Suffolk, England, unknown period.
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1882 Cosford 4a 1042."
[S32] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England, unknown period.
[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1894 Bosmere 4a 969."
[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."
[S1028] Cemetery Register Transcript, Debenham, Suffolk, England, unknown period.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1921 Bosmere 4a 818."

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

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
11 Jul 1866		Lucy Handley was born on 11 Jul 1866.¹
		She was the daughter of Henry Handley and (?) Lucy .
24 Aug 1866	Buckinghamshire, England	Lucy Handley was baptized on 24 Aug 1866 in Buckinghamshire, England .¹
16 Sep 1897	St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England	She witnessed the Baptism of Nellie Eva Snell on 16 Sep 1897 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England .²

Date

Place

Notes

11 Jul 1866

Lucy Handley was born on 11 Jul 1866.¹

She was the daughter of Henry Handley and (?) Lucy .

24 Aug 1866

Buckinghamshire, England

Lucy Handley was baptized on 24 Aug 1866 in Buckinghamshire, England

.¹

16 Sep 1897

She witnessed the Baptism of Nellie Eva Snell on 16 Sep 1897 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
22 Jan 1894	St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England	Lucy Handley married James Snell, son of William Snell and Elizabeth Levett, on 22 Jan 1894 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England . The signing of the Marriage Register was witnessed by Rosa Elizabeth Freeman. James was a Widower at the time of his marriage to Lucy Handley.³
Mar 1894	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Lucy Handley and James Snell was registered in the Mar 1894 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴

Date

Place

Notes

22 Jan 1894

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

. The signing of the Marriage Register was witnessed by Rosa Elizabeth Freeman. James was a Widower at the time of his marriage to Lucy Handley.³

Mar 1894

The marriage of Lucy Handley and James Snell was registered in the Mar 1894 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.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. 17 Aug 1915
Archilbald Harold Snell b. Sep 1895, d. Mar 1969
Nellie Eva Snell+ b. 11 May 1897, d. Sep 1968
James Arthur Snell b. 24 Jul 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 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 A Snell, Minnie A Snell, Reginald F Snell, Archibald H Snell, Nellie E Snell and James A 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.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 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 A Snell, Minnie A Snell, Reginald F Snell, Archibald H Snell, Nellie E Snell and James A Snell.⁷

2 Apr 1911

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

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.⁹

Occupation

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

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1871

Scholar⁵

3 Apr 1881

General Servant in the Household of Robert Norton⁶

19 Jun 1921

Home Duties⁹

Address

Date	Place
22 Jan 1894	Suffolk, England

Date

Place

22 Jan 1894

Suffolk, England

Last Edited=15 Oct 2023

Citations

[S14] Baptism, unknown parish, 1866.
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1894 Bosmere 4a 969."
[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)

Photograph by Picasa

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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

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
12 Sep 1914		Clara Helen Driver was born on 12 Sep 1914.^2,3
		She was the daughter of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright.
Dec 1914	Hartismere, Suffolk, England	Her birth was registered in the Dec 1914 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.⁴

Date

Place

Notes

12 Sep 1914

Clara Helen Driver was born on 12 Sep 1914.^2,3

She was the daughter of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright.

Dec 1914

Her birth was registered in the Dec 1914 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.⁴

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Jun 1936	Gipping, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Clara Helen Driver and Leonard Henry Snell was registered in the Jun 1936 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁵

Date

Place

Notes

Jun 1936

Gipping & Hartismere, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Clara Helen Driver and Leonard Henry Snell was registered in the Jun 1936 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁵

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	Place	Occupation
29 Sep 1939		Unpaid Domestic Duties²

Date

Place

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Unpaid Domestic Duties²

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
Apr 1995	Gipping & Hartismere, Suffolk, England	Clara's death was registered in the Apr 1995 quarter in the Gipping & Hartismere registration district.⁶
5 Apr 1995		She died on 5 Apr 1995 at age 80.¹
14 Apr 1995	Holy Trinity, Stowupland, Suffolk, England	She was buried on 14 Apr 1995 in Holy Trinity, Stowupland, Suffolk, England .¹

Date

Place

Notes

Apr 1995

Clara's death was registered in the Apr 1995 quarter in the Gipping & Hartismere registration district.⁶

5 Apr 1995

She died on 5 Apr 1995 at age 80.¹

14 Apr 1995

Holy Trinity, Stowupland, Suffolk, England

She was buried on 14 Apr 1995 in Holy Trinity, Stowupland, Suffolk, England

.¹

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 described as One Hand on 5 Apr 1891.³

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
12 May 1886		Alfred Driver was born on 12 May 1886.⁴
		He was the son of George Driver and Emma Whatling.²
Jun 1886	Hoxne, Suffolk, England	His birth was registered in the Jun 1886 quarter in the Hoxne registration district.⁵

Date

Place

Notes

12 May 1886

Alfred Driver was born on 12 May 1886.⁴

He was the son of George Driver and Emma Whatling.²

Jun 1886

Hoxne, Suffolk, England

His birth was registered in the Jun 1886 quarter in the Hoxne registration district.⁵

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Dec 1909	Hartismere, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright was registered in the Dec 1909 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.⁶
Mar 1937	Gipping, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Alfred Driver and Margaret Bessie Rowe was registered in the Mar 1937 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁷

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1909

The marriage of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright was registered in the Dec 1909 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.⁶

Mar 1937

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	Place	Occupation
2 Apr 1911		General Hawker¹²
29 Sep 1939		Fruiterer⁴

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

General Hawker¹²

29 Sep 1939

Fruiterer⁴

Last Edited=11 Feb 2024

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes.
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S16] 1891 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."
[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

Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Gertrude Annie Driver (nee Wright)

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Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893	Leeds, Yorkshire, England	Gertrude Annie Wright was born between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England .²

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1891 and 1 Apr 1893

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

.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Dec 1909	Hartismere, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Gertrude Annie Wright and Alfred Driver was registered in the Dec 1909 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.³

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1909

The marriage of Gertrude Annie Wright and Alfred Driver was registered in the Dec 1909 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.³

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.⁴

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.⁴

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
Sep 1922	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	Gertrude's death was registered in the Sep 1922 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁵

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1922

Gertrude's death was registered in the Sep 1922 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.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."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "RG14PN10741 RG78PN580 RD210 SD4 ED4 SN35."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1922 Bosmere 4a 738."
[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

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
5 Aug 1920		Zaphne M Jay was born on 5 Aug 1920.¹
		She was the daughter of Clifford George Jay and Margaret Bessie Rowe.
Sep 1920	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	Her birth was registered in the Sep 1920 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.²

Date

Place

Notes

5 Aug 1920

Zaphne M Jay was born on 5 Aug 1920.¹

She was the daughter of Clifford George Jay and Margaret Bessie Rowe.

Sep 1920

Her birth was registered in the Sep 1920 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Mar 1941	Gipping, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Zaphne M Jay and Leonard Driver was registered in the Mar 1941 quarter in the Gipping registration district.³

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1941

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	Place	Occupation
29 Sep 1939		Domestic Servant¹

Date

Place

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

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
27 Oct 1915		Leonard Driver was born on 27 Oct 1915.¹
		He was the son of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright.
Dec 1915	Hartismere, Suffolk, England	His birth was registered in the Dec 1915 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.²

Date

Place

Notes

27 Oct 1915

Leonard Driver was born on 27 Oct 1915.¹

He was the son of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright.

Dec 1915

His birth was registered in the Dec 1915 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Mar 1941	Gipping, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Leonard Driver and Zaphne M Jay was registered in the Mar 1941 quarter in the Gipping registration district.³

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1941

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	Place	Occupation
29 Sep 1939		General Agricultural Labourer¹

Date

Place

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

St. Andrew, Winston, Suffolk, England

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Father*

Samuel Rowe² b. 20 Mar 1866

Mother*

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

Birth & Baptism

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

Date

Place

Notes

6 Feb 1894

Margaret Bessie Rowe was born on 6 Feb 1894.^3,2

She was the daughter of Samuel Rowe and Jane Elizabeth Smith.²

Mar 1894

Margaret Bessie Rowe was baptized in Mar 1894 in St. Andrew, Winston, Suffolk, England

.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date	Place	Notes
Mar 1913	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Margaret Bessie Rowe and Clifford George Jay was registered in the Mar 1913 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴
19 Mar 1913	St. Andrew, Winston, Suffolk, England	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
Mar 1937	Gipping, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Margaret Bessie Rowe and Alfred Driver was registered in the Mar 1937 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁵
before 29 Sep 1939		Margaret Bessie Rowe and Clifford George Jay were divorced before 29 Sep 1939.⁶

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1913

St. Andrew, Winston, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Margaret Bessie Rowe and Clifford George Jay was registered in the Mar 1913 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴

19 Mar 1913

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

Mar 1937

The marriage of Margaret Bessie Rowe and Alfred Driver was registered in the Mar 1937 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁵

before 29 Sep 1939

Margaret Bessie Rowe and Clifford George Jay were divorced before 29 Sep 1939.⁶

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.⁷
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.⁸

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.⁷

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.⁸

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
29 Sep 1939		Domestic Duties Unpaid³

Date

Place

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Domestic Duties Unpaid³

Address

Date	Place
17 Jan 1915	⁹

Date

Place

17 Jan 1915

⁹

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Jun 1970

Margaret's death was registered in the Jun 1970 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.¹⁰

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."
[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."
[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."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1970 Ipswich 4b 2449."

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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

31 Oct 1893

Clifford George Jay was born on 31 Oct 1893.³

He was the son of Samuel Jay and Martha (?).²

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1913

St. Andrew, Winston, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Clifford George Jay and Margaret Bessie Rowe was registered in the Mar 1913 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴

19 Mar 1913

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

before 29 Sep 1939

Clifford George Jay 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.⁵

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

Place

Occupation

31 Mar 1901

Scholar⁵

2 Apr 1911

Working At Home On Land²

17 Jan 1915

Engine Driver⁶

29 Sep 1939

Tractor & Steam Roller Driver³

Address

Date

Place

17 Jan 1915

⁶

Military History

Date

Pace

Notes

Clifford George Jay was a Private, Serial Number 663622.¹

4 Nov 1914

On 4 Nov 1914 Clifford George Jay was a Private, Serial Number 15924 and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 7th Battalion.¹

4 Nov 1914

He began military service on 4 Nov 1914 after enlisting in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

.¹

26 Jan 1922

On 26 Jan 1922 Clifford was awarded the 1914-1915 Star.¹

9 Mar 1922

On 9 Mar 1922 Clifford was awarded the British War Medal.¹

9 Mar 1922

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."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1767; Folio: 96; Page: 4."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.

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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

22 Sep 1914

Jockey Samuel Jay was born on 22 Sep 1914.^1,3,2

He was the son of Clifford George Jay and Margaret Bessie Rowe.

Dec 1914

His birth was registered in the Dec 1914 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴

17 Jan 1915

Jockey Samuel Jay was baptized on 17 Jan 1915 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

Jun 1946

48 Low Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Jockey Samuel Jay and Mary Sutherland Fairweather was registered in the Jun 1946 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁵

Children of Jockey Samuel Jay and Mary Sutherland Fairweather

Bruce H Jay⁹
Margaret S Jay⁹
Wyne W Jay⁹

Address

Date

Place

17 Jan 1915

³

23 Sep 1980

⁶

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

12 Dec 1949

Ashfield, Suffolk, England

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.⁷

Sep 1980

Jockey's death was registered in the Sep 1980 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.¹

14 Sep 1980

He died on 14 Sep 1980 at age 65.⁸

23 Sep 1980

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

.⁶

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, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1914 Bosmere 4a 1816."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1946 Gipping 4a 2981."
[S34] Microfilm Burials, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S301] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "16th December 1949, Page 4."
[S131] Website Find A Grave (http://www.findagrave.com).
[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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

20 Jul 1913

Kathleen Mary Jay was born on 20 Jul 1913.^1,2

She was the daughter of Clifford George Jay and Margaret Bessie Rowe.

Jun 1915

Her birth was registered in the Jun 1915 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.³

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1935

The marriage of Kathleen M Jay and Percy F Goodwin was registered in the Dec 1935 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁴

Family: Kathleen Mary Jay and Percy Frederick Goodwin

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

29 Sep 1939

Percy F Goodwin

Kathleen Mary Jay was listed as a member of the household of Percy F Goodwin in the 1939 Register in Fenn Street, Winston, Suffolk, England

.²

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Unpaid Domestic Duties²

Last Edited=17 Jan 2026

Citations

[S959] Service Record of Clifford George Jay "unknown cd."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFC Gipping RD (Winston Schedule 79."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1915 Bosmere 4a 1941."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1935 Gipping 4a 2537."

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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

circa Sep 1910

Wilby, Suffolk, England

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

.¹

Sep 1910

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

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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

28 Aug 1918

Jack Driver was born on 28 Aug 1918.¹

He was the son of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright.

Dec 1918

His birth was registered in the Dec 1918 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.²

Census

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

Place

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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

14 Jul 1921

Arthur Driver was born on 14 Jul 1921.¹

He was the son of Alfred Driver and Gertrude Annie Wright.

Sep 1921

His birth was registered in the Sep 1921 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.²

Census

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

Place

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

Kettlebaston, Suffolk, England

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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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1821 and 30 Mar 1823

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

.¹

3 Feb 1822

St. Mary, Kettlebaston, Suffolk, England

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

.²

He was the son of John Snell and Charlotte Halls.

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

3 Jan 1845

Preston, Suffolk, England

William Snell married Elizabeth Levett, daughter of James Levett and Elizabeth (?), on 3 Jan 1845 in St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England

.³

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 Snell, Alfred Snell, James Snell and Henry 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

Place

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

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

6 Mar 1902

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

.

Last Edited=2 Nov 2025

Citations

[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S33] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Kettlebaston, unknown period.
[S32] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England, 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

Kingsbury, Warwickshire, England

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Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1828 and 1 Apr 1830

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

.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

Henry Handley 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

Occupation

Date

Place

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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

11 May 1897

Nellie Eva Snell was born on 11 May 1897.¹

She was the daughter of James Snell and Lucy Handley.

Jun 1897

Her birth was registered in the Jun 1897 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.²

16 Sep 1897

Nellie Eva Snell was baptized on 16 Sep 1897 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

17 Dec 1922

Marriage banns for Nellie Eva Snell and George William Harvey were first published on 17 Dec 1922 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

; and 24th & 31st December 1922.⁴

1 Jan 1923

Nellie Eva Snell married George William Harvey, son of James Harvey, on 1 Jan 1923 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁵

Child of Nellie Eva Snell

Reginald Alec Snell¹⁰ b. 6 Jul 1919, d. Sep 1936

Family: Nellie Eva Snell and George William Harvey

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Nellie E 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 Lucy Snell, Frank A Snell, Minnie A Snell, Reginald F Snell, Archibald H Snell and James A Snell.⁶

2 Apr 1911

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

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

School all time¹

Address

Date

Place

1 Jan 1923

Worthing, Sussex, England

⁵

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

17 Aug 1915

The cause of death of Minnie Ada Snell was given as Mitral Disease Of Heart on 17 Aug 1915. The Informant was, Present at the death.⁸

Sep 1968

Nellie's death was registered in the Sep 1968 quarter in the Worthing registration district.⁹

Last Edited=2 Nov 2025

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, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S96] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1921 to 1942 "unknown cd."
[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[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."
[S1749] Copy death certificate of Minnie Ada Snell, 17th August, 1915 "unknown cd."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1968 Worthing 5h 840."
[S1748] Copy birth certificate of Reginald Alex Snell, 6th July, 1919 "unknown cd."

Frank Albert Snell¹

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

Bildeston, Suffolk, England

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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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

11 Apr 1884

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.

Jun 1884

His birth was registered in the Jun 1884 quarter in the Cosford registration district.¹

29 Jun 1884

Frederick Albert Snell was baptized on 29 Jun 1884 in St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England

.³

11 Apr 1920

The Register Office, Needham Market, Suffolk, England

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

.⁴

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

12 Jul 1915

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

. The signing of the Marriage Register was witnessed by Albert William Harvey. A further witness was R Hammond.⁵

Sep 1915

The marriage of Frank Albert Snell and Dorothy Elizabeth Eade was registered in the Sep 1915 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁶

On 20 Oct 1918 Son of James Snell; husband of Dorothy E. Denny (formerly Snell), of The Cottage, Bellwell, Debenham, Suffolk.⁷

Child of Frank Albert Snell and Dorothy Elizabeth Eade

Jack Albert Snell+¹⁶ b. 23 Sep 1915, d. 29 Aug 2002

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Frank A 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 M Snell and Eliza M A Watson.⁸

31 Mar 1901

Frank A 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 Lucy Snell, Minnie A Snell, Reginald F Snell, Archibald H Snell, Nellie E Snell and James A Snell.⁹

2 Apr 1911

Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

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

Place

Occupation

31 Mar 1901

Tailors Apprentice¹¹

2 Apr 1911

Tailor Maker¹²

12 Jul 1915

Tailor (Journeyman)⁵

Address

Date

Place

2 Apr 1911

¹²

12 Jul 1915

Harlebeke New British Cemetery, Harlebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

⁵

Military History

Date

Pace

Notes

20 Oct 1918

On 20 Oct 1918 Frank Albert Snell was a Private, Serial Number 5122 and served in the 2nd Bn, Leinster Regiment.⁷

circa 1920

Circa 1920 Frank was awarded the Victory Medal.¹³

circa 1920

Circa 1920 Frank Albert Snell was a Pte and served in the 1st Leinsters.¹⁴

circa 1920

Circa 1920 Frank was awarded the British War Medal.¹³

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

20 Oct 1918

West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Frank Albert Snell died on 20 Oct 1918 in West Vlaanderen, Belgium

, at age 34; during WW1.⁷

after 20 Oct 1918

He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Harlebeke New British Cemetery, Harlebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

; V. B. 13.⁷

1 Mar 1920

The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England

He was commemorated on 1 Mar 1920 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.¹⁵

Last Edited=31 Oct 2025

Citations

[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1884 Cosford 4a 631."
[S906] Copy birth certificate of Frank Albert Snell, 11th April, 1884 "unknown cd."
[S31] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England, unknown period.
[S90] Baptism, unknown parish, 1920.
[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/."
[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).
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[S61] Medal Card of Frank A Snell "Roll A/104B7 Page 979."
[S1261] Debenham Roll Of Honour - A463/1/1/91, A463/1/1/; unknown record group, Suffolk Record Office.
[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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1895 and 1 Apr 1897

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

.²

Sep 1895

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.

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

1 Mar 1926

Archilbald Harold Snell witnessed the signing of the Register at the Marriage of George Henry Frank Mills and Edith Amy Snell on 1 Mar 1926 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

, together with an unknown person . A further witness was Harry Clemence.³

Family: Archilbald Harold Snell and Ada J Mulley

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Archibald H 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 Lucy Snell, Frank A Snell, Minnie A Snell, Reginald F Snell, Nellie E Snell and James A Snell.⁴

2 Apr 1911

Samford, Suffolk, England

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.⁵

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Work on Farm (Farmers Boy)²

Military History

Date

Pace

Notes

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.⁶

Archilbald Harold Snell was a Private, Serial Number 10680 and served in the Suffolk Regiment.⁶

16 Aug 1914

He entered the Theatre of War on 16 Aug 1914.⁶

1915

In 1915 Archilbald Harold Snell and served in the Norfolk Regiment. Taken prisoner at Le Cateau.⁷

1916

In 1916 Archilbald Harold Snell and served in the Norfolk Regiment. Taken prisoner at Le Cateau.⁸

1919

In 1919 Archilbald was awarded the Victory Medal.⁹

1919

In 1919 Archilbald was awarded the 1914 Star.¹⁰

1919

In 1919 Archilbald was awarded the British War Medal.⁹

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1969

Archilbald's death was registered in the Mar 1969 quarter in the Samford registration district.¹¹

Last Edited=1 Nov 2025

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, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[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."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1969 Samford 4b 1241."

James Arthur Snell¹

M, #21, b. 24 Jul 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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

24 Jul 1899

James Arthur Snell was born on 24 Jul 1899.²

He was the son of James Snell and Lucy Handley.

Sep 1899

His birth was registered in the Sep 1899 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.³

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1924

The marriage of James Arthur Snell and Evelyn Mary Louisa Plant was registered in the Sep 1924 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴

22 Sep 1924

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

. The signing of the Marriage Register was witnessed by Clifford Andrew Harvey. A further Witness was William James Taylor.¹

Family: James Arthur Snell and Evelyn Mary Louisa Plant

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

James A 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 Lucy Snell, Frank A Snell, Minnie A Snell, Reginald F Snell, Archibald H Snell and Nellie E Snell.⁵

2 Apr 1911

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.⁶

19 Jun 1921

James Arthur Snell

He was listed in the 1921 census in Barelly, United Provinces, India

.⁷

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

School all time⁸

22 Sep 1924

Postman¹

Address

Date

Place

22 Sep 1924

¹

22 Sep 1924

¹

Military History

Date

Pace

Notes

19 Jun 1921

On 19 Jun 1921 James Arthur Snell was a Lance Corporal and served in the Norfolk Regiment, 2nd Battalion.⁷

10 Nov 1938

On 10 Nov 1938 James Arthur Snell was a Private, Serial Number 5764992 and served in the Corps of Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers.²

Last Edited=1 Nov 2025

Citations

[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S1745] WO 420 - Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers Service Records, WO 423; unknown record group, The National Archives, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office: The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Other Ranks: Service Records; Reference Number: WO 420/46822.
[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."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/28117, ED , Sch; Book: 28117."
[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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1901 and 1 Apr 1903

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

.²

Dec 1901

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.

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1926

The marriage of Edith Amy Snell and George Henry Frank Mills was registered in the Mar 1926 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴

1 Mar 1926

Edith Amy Snell married George Henry Frank Mills, son of Frank Ernest Mills, on 1 Mar 1926 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. The signing of the Marriage Register was witnessed by 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

High Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

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.⁷

Occupation

Date

Place

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, Suffolk, England, 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. 17 Aug 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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1894 and 1 Apr 1896

Suffolk, England

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

.²

Jun 1894

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.

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Minnie A 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 Lucy Snell, Frank A Snell, Reginald F Snell, Archibald H Snell, Nellie E Snell and James A Snell.³

2 Apr 1911

Minnie Ada Snell

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

.⁴

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

General Servant (Domestic) to the Damant family²

17 Aug 1915

Domestic Servant⁵

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

17 Aug 1915

The cause of death of Minnie Ada Snell was given as Mitral Disease Of Heart on 17 Aug 1915.⁵

17 Aug 1915

She died on 17 Aug 1915 in Debenham, Suffolk, England

, at age 21.⁵

23 Aug 1915

She was buried on 23 Aug 1915 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁶

Sep 1915

Minnie's death was registered in the Sep 1915 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁷

Last Edited=2 Nov 2025

Citations

[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1894 Bosmere 4a 803."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image).
[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."
[S1749] Copy death certificate of Minnie Ada Snell, 17th August, 1915 "unknown cd."
[S34] Microfilm Burials, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1915 Bosmere 4a 892."

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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

13 Nov 1892

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

.²

He was the son of James Snell and Lucy Handley.

Mar 1893

His birth was registered in the Mar 1893 quarter in the Bosmere registration district; under the surname of Handley.³

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Reginald F 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 Lucy Snell, Frank A Snell, Minnie A Snell, Archibald H Snell, Nellie E Snell and James A Snell.⁴

2 Apr 1911

Reginald Frederick Snell

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

.⁵

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Private 2nd Bn Suffolk Regiment⁶

Military History

Date

Pace

Notes

Ypres, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

Reginald Frederick Snell began military service after enlisting in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

.⁷

1915

In 1915 Reginald Frederick Snell and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 1st Battalion.⁸

16 Jan 1915

France

He entered the Theatre of War on 16 Jan 1915 in France

.⁹

8 May 1915

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

1916

In 1916 Reginald Frederick Snell and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 1st Battalion.¹⁰

circa 1920

Circa 1920 Reginald Frederick Snell was a Pte and served in the 1st Suffolks.¹¹

circa 1920

Circa 1920 Reginald was awarded the British War Medal.¹²

circa 1920

Circa 1920 Reginald was awarded the Victory Medal.¹²

circa 1920

Circa 1920 Reginald was awarded the 1914-1915 Star.¹³

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

8 May 1915

Reginald Frederick Snell died on 8 May 1915 in Ypres, West Vlaanderen, Belgium

, at age 22; during WW1.¹

after 8 May 1915

Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

He has no known burial place, and is commemorated on a Commonwealth War Memorial on Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

; Panel 21.¹

1 Mar 1920

The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England

He was commemorated on 1 Mar 1920 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.¹⁴

Last Edited=1 Nov 2025

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

Bildeston, Suffolk, England

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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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 6 Apr 1885 and 4 Apr 1887

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

.^2,3

Jun 1886

St. Catherine, Ringshall, Suffolk, England

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.

24 Feb 1901

Lily May Snell was baptized on 24 Feb 1901 in St. Catherine, Ringshall, Suffolk, England

; Adult Baptism.⁵

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1907

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 Bugg⁸ b. between 3 Apr 1908 and 1 Apr 1910
Charles Alfred Bugg⁸ b. between 3 Apr 1909 and 1 Apr 1911
Cyril Bugg¹⁰ b. Dec 1913

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Lily M 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 A Snell and Eliza M A Watson.⁶

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).⁷

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.⁸

19 Jun 1921

Alfred Bugg

Lily May Snell was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Bugg in the 1921 census in 51 Clifford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Beatrice May Bugg, Charles Alfred Bugg, Cyril Bugg and Thomas Charles Bugg.⁹

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

24 Feb 1901

Domestic Servant⁵

31 Mar 1901

Housemaid Domestic³

19 Jun 1921

Home Duties⁹

Last Edited=31 Oct 2025

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!)."
[S1747] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Catherine Ringshall, Suffolk, England, 1538 to 1911.
[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."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9452, ED 29, Sch 90; Book: 09452."
[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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 2 Dec 1861 and 1 Dec 1863

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

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1882

The marriage of Sarah Ann Grimwood and James Snell was registered in the Dec 1882 quarter in the Cosford registration district.⁴

23 Dec 1882

Ringshall, Suffolk, England

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

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

Address

Date

Place

23 Dec 1882

²

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1887

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

Last Edited=13 Feb 2019

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes.
[S32] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary, Preston, Suffolk, England, 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. Jun 1921

Mother*

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

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

8 Aug 1898

Dorothy Elizabeth Eade was born on 8 Aug 1898.^3,4,5

She was the daughter of Frederick Eade and Kate Ellen Pratt.²

9 Aug 1899

Dorothy Elizabeth Eade was born on 9 Aug 1899.⁶

Sep 1899

St. Mary, Framsden, Suffolk, England

Her birth was registered in the Sep 1899 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹

13 Nov 1899

She was baptized on 13 Nov 1899 in St. Mary, Framsden, Suffolk, England

.⁶

11 Apr 1920

The Register Office, Needham Market, Suffolk, England

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

.⁷

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

12 Jul 1915

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

. The signing of the Marriage Register was witnessed by Albert William Harvey. A further witness was R Hammond.⁸

Sep 1915

The marriage of Dorothy Elizabeth Eade and Frank Albert Snell was registered in the Sep 1915 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁹

4 Oct 1919

Dorothy Elizabeth Snell married Robert Denny, son of Harry Denny and Fanny Heath, on 4 Oct 1919 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. The signing of the Marriage Register was witnessed by Frank Denny and Ernest J Eade. By Licence.²

Child of Dorothy Elizabeth Eade and Frank Albert Snell

Jack Albert Snell+¹⁸ b. 23 Sep 1915, d. 29 Aug 2002

Children of Dorothy Elizabeth Eade and Robert Denny

Christopher Robert Denny+¹⁹ b. 15 Feb 1920, d. 28 Apr 1943
Noreen Dorothy Denny¹⁸ b. 23 Dec 1922
Patrick Basil Denny¹⁸
Michael Trevor Denny¹⁸

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Frederick Eade

Dorothy 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 E Eade, Rhona Eade, Albert Eade, Edith Eade, Maud Eade, Ernest Eade, Stanley Eade, Hamilton Eade and George Eade.¹⁰

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.¹¹

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.¹²

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.¹³

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

School¹¹

12 Jul 1915

Tailoress⁸

19 Jun 1921

Home Duties¹²

29 Sep 1939

Unpaid Domestic Duties³

Address

Date

Place

12 Jul 1915

⁸

15 Feb 1920

Hill Farm, Debenham, Suffolk, England

¹⁴

28 Jun 1931

¹⁵

7 May 1945

Down Row, Debenham, Suffolk, England

¹⁶

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Jun 1987

18 High Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

Dorothy's death was registered in the Jun 1987 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.⁴

26 Jul 1987

She died on 26 Jul 1987 in 18 High Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

, at age 88.¹⁷

2 Sep 1987

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

; Not exceeeding £70000.¹⁷

Last Edited=2 Nov 2025

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."
[S1673] WW1 Pension Ledgers & Index Cards; unknown record group, unknown repository.
[S670] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Framsden, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1728; Folio: 190; Page: 23; GSU roll: 830767."
[S90] Baptism, unknown parish, 1920.
[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."
[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."
[S932] Copy birth certificate of Christopher Robert Denny, 15th February, 1920 "unknown cd."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S228] Register Of Electors for Ipswich, May 1945 "unknown cd."
[S1014] Probate of Dorothy Elizabeth Denny.
[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

Eagle, Lincolnshire, England

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Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 8 Apr 1829 and 6 Apr 1831

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

.²

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

(?) Lucy married Henry Handley. Potential marriage to Lucy Robinson Mar 1849 Lincoln 14 657.

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

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

before 2 Apr 1871

(?) Lucy died before 2 Apr 1871; Before 1871 Census.³

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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Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

before 5 Apr 1891

(?) (?) 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. 29 Aug 2002

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Father*

Frank Albert Snell¹ b. 11 Apr 1884, d. 20 Oct 1918

Mother*

Dorothy Elizabeth Eade¹ b. 8 Aug 1898, d. 26 Jul 1987

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

23 Sep 1915

Jack Albert Snell was born on 23 Sep 1915.^2,3,4

He was the son of Frank Albert Snell and Dorothy Elizabeth Eade.¹

Dec 1915

His birth was registered in the Dec 1915 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁵

11 Apr 1920

Jack Albert Snell was baptized on 11 Apr 1920 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³

Marriage & Divorce

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1937

Kenton Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Jack Albert Snell and Sibyl Ada Copping was registered in the Mar 1937 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁶

Children of Jack Albert Snell and Sibyl Ada Copping

Frank James Snell¹
Sandra Eileen Snell¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

19 Jun 1921

Robert Denny

Jack A Snell 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 Dorothy E Denny and Christopher Denny.⁷

29 Sep 1939

Jack A Snell

He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Primrose Cottage, Low Road, Kenton, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sybil A Snell plus 1 other person whose record is officially closed.⁸

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Carpenter Journeyman⁴

Address

Date

Place

15 Aug 1950

⁹

Military History

Date

Pace

Notes

15 Aug 1950

On 15 Aug 1950 Jack was awarded the 1939-1945 Star.⁹

15 Aug 1950

On 15 Aug 1950 Jack was awarded the 1939-1945 War Medal.⁹

15 Aug 1950

On 15 Aug 1950 Jack was awarded the Italy Star.⁹

15 Aug 1950

On 15 Aug 1950 Jack was awarded the Africa Star.⁹

15 Aug 1950

On 15 Aug 1950 Jack Albert Snell was a Sgt, Serial Number 1649661 and served in the RA. LAA.⁹

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Aug 2002