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Edward George Balaam was born on 19 Nov 1919 in Debenham, Suffolk, England

.²

He was the son of Ernest Edward Balaam and Rosetta Harriet Lee.¹

Dec 1919

St. Margaret, Southolt, Suffolk, England

His birth was registered in the Dec 1919 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
11 Nov 1939	St. Margaret, Southolt, Suffolk, England	Edward George Balaam married Christina Rose Mary Pipe, daughter of Samuel Pipe and Ethel Daisy Maud Chambers, on 11 Nov 1939 in St. Margaret, Southolt, Suffolk, England . Witnesses were Robert William Sampson, Evelyn D Pipe and Alfred Henry Brock.^3,5
Dec 1939	Hartismere, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Edward George Balaam and Christina Rose Mary Pipe was registered in the Dec 1939 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.⁶

Date

Place

Notes

11 Nov 1939

Edward George Balaam married Christina Rose Mary Pipe, daughter of Samuel Pipe and Ethel Daisy Maud Chambers, on 11 Nov 1939 in St. Margaret, Southolt, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Robert William Sampson, Evelyn D Pipe and Alfred Henry Brock.^3,5

Dec 1939

Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Burma

The marriage of Edward George Balaam and Christina Rose Mary Pipe was registered in the Dec 1939 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.⁶

Children of Edward George Balaam and Christina Rose Mary Pipe

Edward W Balaam¹³
Geoffrey C Balaam¹³

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
19 Jun 1921	Ernest Edward Balaam	Edward George Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ernest Edward Balaam in the 1921 census in Chapel Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Rosetta Harriet Balaam, Francis Charles Balaam and Leonard John Balaam.⁷

Date

Head of Household

Household

19 Jun 1921

Ernest Edward Balaam

Edward George Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ernest Edward Balaam in the 1921 census in Chapel Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Rosetta Harriet Balaam, Francis Charles Balaam and Leonard John Balaam.⁷

Occupation

Date	Occupation
11 Nov 1939	Farm Worker³

Date

Occupation

11 Nov 1939

Farm Worker³

Military History

Edward George Balaam On on 15 Feb 1942 at in Singapore was captured.⁸
On 12 Jul 1943 Edward George Balaam was a Private, Serial Number 5828591 and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 5th Battalion.¹
He On on 30 Jul 1943 at in Malaya Prisoner of War.⁹
He was commemorated circa 1945 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England .¹⁰
He was commemorated circa 1945 on The War Memorial, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, England .¹¹
On 14 Sep 1949 Edward was awarded the 1939-1945 Star.¹²
On 14 Sep 1949 Edward was awarded the 1939-1945 War Medal.¹²

Death, Burial & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
12 Jul 1943	Burma	Edward George Balaam died on 12 Jul 1943 in Burma at age 23; during WW2.¹
after 12 Jul 1943	Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Burma	He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Burma ; B3. Q. 9.¹

Date

Place

Notes

12 Jul 1943

Burma

Edward George Balaam died on 12 Jul 1943 in Burma

at age 23; during WW2.¹

after 12 Jul 1943

He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Burma

; B3. Q. 9.¹

Last Edited=17 Nov 2024

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2088804/."
[S656] Copy birth certificate of Edward George Balaam, 19th November, 1919 "unknown cd."
[S663] Copy marriage certificate of Edward George Balaam and Christina Rose Mary Pipe, 11th November, 1939 "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1919 Bosmere 4a 1936."
[S301] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "17th November 1939, Page 4."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1939 Hartsmere 4a 4739."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0251."
[S888] WO 392/23 - Prisoners Of War 1715-1945; unknown record group, The National Archives.
[S301] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "30th July 1943, Page 7."
[S120] MI, "unknown cd."
[S961] MI, "unknown cd."
[S1597] WW2 Medal Cards, 1939-1945, WW2 Medal Cards, 1939-1945; unknown record group, The National Archives.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1941 Hartismere 4a 2765."

Christina Rose Mary Pipe¹

F, #1262, b. 23 Sep 1921, d. 8 Sep 1991

St. Margaret, Southolt, Suffolk, England

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Father*

Samuel Pipe² b. between 2 Dec 1889 and 1 Dec 1891, d. Dec 1925

Mother*

Ethel Daisy Maud Chambers³ b. 17 Feb 1894, d. Sep 1974

Christina Rose Mary Pipe and Edward George Balaam was living at Capel St. Mary, Suffolk, England

.⁴ On 11 Nov 1939, Christina Rose Mary Pipe was living at Southolt, Suffolk, England

.²

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
23 Sep 1921		Christina Rose Mary Pipe was born on 23 Sep 1921.⁵
		She was the daughter of Samuel Pipe and Ethel Daisy Maud Chambers.^2,3

Date

Place

Notes

23 Sep 1921

Christina Rose Mary Pipe was born on 23 Sep 1921.⁵

She was the daughter of Samuel Pipe and Ethel Daisy Maud Chambers.^2,3

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
11 Nov 1939	St. Margaret, Southolt, Suffolk, England	Christina Rose Mary Pipe married Edward George Balaam, son of Ernest Edward Balaam and Rosetta Harriet Lee, on 11 Nov 1939 in St. Margaret, Southolt, Suffolk, England . Witnesses were Robert William Sampson, Evelyn D Pipe and Alfred Henry Brock.^2,6
Dec 1939	Hartismere, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Christina Rose Mary Pipe and Edward George Balaam was registered in the Dec 1939 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.¹
Sep 1946	Gipping, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Christina Rose Mary Pipe and Leonard John Balaam was registered in the Sep 1946 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁷

Date

Place

Notes

11 Nov 1939

Christina Rose Mary Pipe married Edward George Balaam, son of Ernest Edward Balaam and Rosetta Harriet Lee, on 11 Nov 1939 in St. Margaret, Southolt, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Robert William Sampson, Evelyn D Pipe and Alfred Henry Brock.^2,6

Dec 1939

The marriage of Christina Rose Mary Pipe and Edward George Balaam was registered in the Dec 1939 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.¹

Sep 1946

The marriage of Christina Rose Mary Pipe and Leonard John Balaam was registered in the Sep 1946 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁷

Children of Christina Rose Mary Pipe and Edward George Balaam

Edward W Balaam¹²
Geoffrey C Balaam¹²

Family: Christina Rose Mary Pipe and Leonard John Balaam

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
29 Sep 1939	Robert William Sampson	Christina Rose Mary Pipe was listed in the 1939 Register in Park Road, Southolt, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Ethel Daisy Maud Chambers and Claude W Pipe plus 1 other person whose record is officially closed.⁵

Date

Head of Household

Household

29 Sep 1939

Robert William Sampson

Christina Rose Mary Pipe was listed in the 1939 Register in Park Road, Southolt, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ethel Daisy Maud Chambers and Claude W Pipe plus 1 other person whose record is officially closed.⁵

Occupation

Date	Occupation
29 Sep 1939	Domestic Servant⁵

Date

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Domestic Servant⁵

Death, Burial & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
27 Jul 1943	St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England	Christina Rose Mary Pipe witnessed the burial of Rosetta Harriet Balaam on 27 Jul 1943 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England ; and several other family and friends attended.^8,9
8 Sep 1991	6 Highfields, Bentley, Ipswich, Suffolk, England	Christina Rose Mary Pipe died on 8 Sep 1991 in 6 Highfields, Bentley, Ipswich, Suffolk, England , at age 69.¹⁰
29 Oct 1991	Ipswich, Suffolk, England	Her estate was probated on 29 Oct 1991 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England ; Not exceding £125000.¹¹

Date

Place

Notes

27 Jul 1943

6 Highfields, Bentley, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Christina Rose Mary Pipe witnessed the burial of Rosetta Harriet Balaam on 27 Jul 1943 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

; and several other family and friends attended.^8,9

8 Sep 1991

Christina Rose Mary Pipe died on 8 Sep 1991 in 6 Highfields, Bentley, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

, at age 69.¹⁰

29 Oct 1991

Her estate was probated on 29 Oct 1991 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

; Not exceding £125000.¹¹

Last Edited=22 Jul 2025

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1939 Hartsmere 4a 4739."
[S663] Copy marriage certificate of Edward George Balaam and Christina Rose Mary Pipe, 11th November, 1939 "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1912 Hartismere 4a 2145."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2088804/."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXIM Hartismere 210-2 Schedule 77."
[S301] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "17th November 1939, Page 4."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1946 Gipping 4b 2021."
[S301] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "30th July 1943, Page 7."
[S34] Microfilm Burials, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S722] Probate of Christina Rose Mary Balaam.
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1941 Hartismere 4a 2765."

Ernest Edward Balaam¹

M, #1263, b. 27 Sep 1890, d. Dec 1956

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Father*

Ebenezer Balaam² b. Jun 1867, d. Mar 1929

Mother*

Ann Thurlow² b. between 31 Mar 1868 and 30 Mar 1870

On 15 Oct 1938, Ernest Edward Balaam and Rosetta Harriet Lee was living at Tollgate Cottages, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³ On 7 May 1945, Ernest Edward Balaam was living at Aspall Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
27 Sep 1890		Ernest Edward Balaam was born on 27 Sep 1890.⁵
		He was the son of Ebenezer Balaam and Ann Thurlow.²
15 Mar 1891	St. Mary Of Grace, Aspall, Suffolk, England	Ernest Edward Balaam was baptized on 15 Mar 1891 in St. Mary Of Grace, Aspall, Suffolk, England .⁶

Date

Place

Notes

27 Sep 1890

Ernest Edward Balaam was born on 27 Sep 1890.⁵

He was the son of Ebenezer Balaam and Ann Thurlow.²

15 Mar 1891

Ernest Edward Balaam was baptized on 15 Mar 1891 in St. Mary Of Grace, Aspall, Suffolk, England

.⁶

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
Dec 1916	Ipswich, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Ernest Edward Balaam and Rosetta Harriet Lee was registered in the Dec 1916 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.⁷

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1916

The marriage of Ernest Edward Balaam and Rosetta Harriet Lee was registered in the Dec 1916 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.⁷

Children of Ernest Edward Balaam and Rosetta Harriet Lee

Francis Charles Balaam¹⁷ b. Feb 1918, d. Jun 1970
Edward George Balaam+¹⁸ b. 19 Nov 1919, d. 12 Jul 1943
Leonard John Balaam¹⁷ b. 16 Dec 1920, d. Jun 1975
Cyril Frederick Balaam¹⁷ b. 8 Jun 1922, d. 24 Dec 1987

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	Ebenezer Balaam	Ernest Edward Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ebenezer Balaam in the 1891 census in In Valley, Aspall, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Ann Balaam and Annie Margaret Balaam.⁸
31 Mar 1901	Ebenezer Balaam	Ernest Edward Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ebenezer Balaam in the 1901 census in Valley Cottages, Aspall, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Ann Balaam, Annie Margaret Balaam, Arthur William Balaam, Francis Ebenezer Balaam and Dorothy May Balaam.⁹
2 Apr 1911	Ebenezer Balaam	Ernest Edward Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ebenezer Balaam in the 1911 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Ann Balaam, Arthur William Balaam and Dorothy May Balaam.²
19 Jun 1921	Ernest Edward Balaam	He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in Chapel Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Rosetta Harriet Balaam, Francis Charles Balaam, Edward George Balaam and Leonard John Balaam.¹⁰
29 Sep 1939	Ernest E Balaam	He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Aspal Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Rosetta H Balaam, Leonard J Balaam and Cyril F Balaam.⁵

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Ernest Edward Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ebenezer Balaam in the 1891 census in In Valley, Aspall, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ann Balaam and Annie Margaret Balaam.⁸

31 Mar 1901

Ernest Edward Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ebenezer Balaam in the 1901 census in Valley Cottages, Aspall, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ann Balaam, Annie Margaret Balaam, Arthur William Balaam, Francis Ebenezer Balaam and Dorothy May Balaam.⁹

2 Apr 1911

Ernest Edward Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ebenezer Balaam in the 1911 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ann Balaam, Arthur William Balaam and Dorothy May Balaam.²

19 Jun 1921

Ernest Edward Balaam

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

. Other people in the household include Rosetta Harriet Balaam, Francis Charles Balaam, Edward George Balaam and Leonard John Balaam.¹⁰

29 Sep 1939

Ernest E Balaam

He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Aspal Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Rosetta H Balaam, Leonard J Balaam and Cyril F Balaam.⁵

Occupation

Date	Occupation
2 Apr 1911	Cowman on Farm²
2 Apr 1911	Cowman on Farm²
19 Nov 1919	Stockman¹¹
19 Jun 1921	Cowman¹⁰
29 Sep 1939	Cowman¹²
11 Nov 1939	Farm Worker¹³

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Cowman on Farm²

2 Apr 1911

Cowman on Farm²

19 Nov 1919

Stockman¹¹

19 Jun 1921

Cowman¹⁰

29 Sep 1939

Cowman¹²

11 Nov 1939

Farm Worker¹³

Death, Burial & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
27 Jul 1943	St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England	Ernest Edward Balaam witnessed the burial of Rosetta Harriet Balaam on 27 Jul 1943 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England ; and several other family and friends attended.^14,15
Dec 1956	Samford, Suffolk, England	Ernest's death was registered in the Dec 1956 quarter in the Samford registration district.¹⁶

Date

Place

Notes

27 Jul 1943

Samford, Suffolk, England

Ernest Edward Balaam witnessed the burial of Rosetta Harriet Balaam on 27 Jul 1943 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

; and several other family and friends attended.^14,15

Dec 1956

Ernest's death was registered in the Dec 1956 quarter in the Samford registration district.¹⁶

Last Edited=2 Feb 2024

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2088804/BALAAM,%20EDWARD%20GEORGE."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 113."
[S229] Register Of Electors for Ipswich, 1938/39 "unknown cd."
[S228] Register Of Electors for Ipswich, May 1945 "unknown cd."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFN Gipping RD 209/1 Schedule 8."
[S109] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Of Grace, Aspall, 1754 to 1899.
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1916 Ipswich 4a 1966."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1458; Folio: 52; Page: 4; GSU roll: 6096568."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1763; Folio: 132; Page: 2."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0251."
[S656] Copy birth certificate of Edward George Balaam, 19th November, 1919 "unknown cd."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image).
[S663] Copy marriage certificate of Edward George Balaam and Christina Rose Mary Pipe, 11th November, 1939 "unknown cd."
[S301] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "30th July 1943, Page 7."
[S34] Microfilm Burials, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1956 Samford 4a 1731."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1918 Bosmere 4a 1359."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2088804/."

Rosetta Harriet Lee^1,2

F, #1264, b. 8 Jul 1894, d. Sep 1943

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Father*

William Lee² b. between 3 Apr 1850 and 1 Apr 1852

Mother*

Rachel Laughlin² b. between 3 Apr 1852 and 1 Apr 1854

On 15 Oct 1938, Rosetta Harriet Lee and Ernest Edward Balaam was living at Tollgate Cottages, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
8 Jul 1894		Rosetta Harriet Lee was born on 8 Jul 1894.⁴
		She was the daughter of William Lee and Rachel Laughlin.²
Sep 1894	Ipswich, Suffolk, England	Her birth was registered in the Sep 1894 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.²

Date

Place

Notes

8 Jul 1894

Rosetta Harriet Lee was born on 8 Jul 1894.⁴

She was the daughter of William Lee and Rachel Laughlin.²

Sep 1894

Her birth was registered in the Sep 1894 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.²

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
Dec 1916	Ipswich, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Rosetta Harriet Lee and Ernest Edward Balaam was registered in the Dec 1916 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.⁵

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1916

The marriage of Rosetta Harriet Lee and Ernest Edward Balaam was registered in the Dec 1916 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.⁵

Children of Rosetta Harriet Lee and Ernest Edward Balaam

Francis Charles Balaam¹³ b. Feb 1918, d. Jun 1970
Edward George Balaam+¹⁴ b. 19 Nov 1919, d. 12 Jul 1943
Leonard John Balaam¹³ b. 16 Dec 1920, d. Jun 1975
Cyril Frederick Balaam¹³ b. 8 Jun 1922, d. 24 Dec 1987

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
31 Mar 1901	William Lee	Rosetta Harriet Lee was listed as a member of the household of William Lee in the 1901 census in 430 Bramford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Charles William Lee, Ellen M Lee, Elizabeth Lee, Grace F Lee and Rachel Laughlin.⁶
2 Apr 1911	William Lee	Rosetta Harriet Lee was listed as a member of the household of William Lee in the 1911 census in 442 Bramford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Rachel Laughlin and Charles William Lee.⁷
19 Jun 1921	Ernest Edward Balaam	Rosetta Harriet Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ernest Edward Balaam in the 1921 census in Chapel Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Francis Charles Balaam, Edward George Balaam and Leonard John Balaam.⁸
29 Sep 1939	Ernest E Balaam	Rosetta H Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ernest E Balaam in the 1939 Register in Aspal Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Leonard J Balaam and Cyril F Balaam.⁴

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

William Lee

Rosetta Harriet Lee was listed as a member of the household of William Lee in the 1901 census in 430 Bramford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Charles William Lee, Ellen M Lee, Elizabeth Lee, Grace F Lee and Rachel Laughlin.⁶

2 Apr 1911

William Lee

Rosetta Harriet Lee was listed as a member of the household of William Lee in the 1911 census in 442 Bramford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Rachel Laughlin and Charles William Lee.⁷

19 Jun 1921

Ernest Edward Balaam

Rosetta Harriet Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ernest Edward Balaam in the 1921 census in Chapel Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Francis Charles Balaam, Edward George Balaam and Leonard John Balaam.⁸

29 Sep 1939

Ernest E Balaam

Rosetta H Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ernest E Balaam in the 1939 Register in Aspal Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Leonard J Balaam and Cyril F Balaam.⁴

Occupation

Date	Occupation
2 Apr 1911	Domestic Servant (Day Girl)⁷
19 Jun 1921	Household Duties⁸
29 Sep 1939	Unpaid Domestic Duties⁹

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Domestic Servant (Day Girl)⁷

19 Jun 1921

Household Duties⁸

29 Sep 1939

Unpaid Domestic Duties⁹

Death, Burial & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
27 Jul 1943	St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England	Rosetta Harriet Balaam was buried on 27 Jul 1943 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England ; and several other family and friends attended.^10,11
Sep 1943	Ipswich, Suffolk, England	Rosetta's death was registered in the Sep 1943 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.¹²

Date

Place

Notes

27 Jul 1943

Rosetta Harriet Balaam was buried on 27 Jul 1943 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

; and several other family and friends attended.^10,11

Sep 1943

Rosetta's death was registered in the Sep 1943 quarter in the Ipswich registration district.¹²

Last Edited=2 Feb 2024

Citations

[S656] Copy birth certificate of Edward George Balaam, 19th November, 1919 "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1894 Ipswich 4a 825."
[S229] Register Of Electors for Ipswich, 1938/39 "unknown cd."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFN Gipping RD 209/1 Schedule 8."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1916 Ipswich 4a 1966."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1774; Folio: 97; Page: 18."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10806; Schedule Number: 46."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0251."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image).
[S301] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "30th July 1943, Page 7."
[S34] Microfilm Burials, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1943 Ipswich 4a 881."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1918 Bosmere 4a 1359."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2088804/."

Herbert Edward Broom¹

M, #1265, b. 14 Feb 1920, d. 24 Jul 1943

3 Court 10 St. Edward Street, Leek, Staffordshire, England

Copyright © 1998- by Suzie Morley

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Father*

Herbert Clodd-Broom² b. 13 Aug 1883, d. 26 Jun 1943

Mother*

Martha Emily Lewis b. 14 Apr 1894

Herbert Edward Broom was living at Suffolk, England

.³

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
14 Feb 1920	3 Court 10 St. Edward Street, Leek, Staffordshire, England	Herbert Edward Broom was born on 14 Feb 1920 in 3 Court 10 St. Edward Street, Leek, Staffordshire, England .⁴
		He was the son of Herbert Clodd-Broom and Martha Emily Lewis.²
Mar 1920	Leek, Staffordshire, England	His birth was registered in the Mar 1920 quarter in the Leek registration district.⁵

Date

Place

Notes

14 Feb 1920

Herbert Edward Broom was born on 14 Feb 1920 in 3 Court 10 St. Edward Street, Leek, Staffordshire, England

.⁴

He was the son of Herbert Clodd-Broom and Martha Emily Lewis.²

Mar 1920

Leek, Staffordshire, England

His birth was registered in the Mar 1920 quarter in the Leek registration district.⁵

Military History

Herbert Edward Broom began military service after enlisting.³
Herbert Edward Broom was a Previously Suffolk Regiment.³
On 24 Jul 1943 Herbert Edward Broom was a Lance Corporal, Serial Number 5828457 and served in the Royal Engineers, 287 Field Company.¹
On 24 Jul 1943 Herbert Edward Broom was a Lance Corporal, Serial Number 5828457 and served in the 18th Division Royal Engineers.⁶
He was commemorated circa 1945 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England .⁷
Circa 1946 Herbert was awarded the 1939-1945 Star.
Circa 1946 Herbert was awarded the 1939-1945 War Medal.

Death, Burial & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
24 Jul 1943	Sonkrai Prisoner Of War Camp, Thailand	The cause of death of Herbert Edward Broom was given as Colitis on 24 Jul 1943 in Sonkrai Prisoner Of War Camp, Thailand.^8,6
24 Jul 1943	Burma	He died on 24 Jul 1943 in Burma at age 23; during WW2.¹
after 24 Jul 1943	Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Burma	He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Burma ; B6. A. 4.¹
7 Dec 1945	Manchester, Lancashire, England	The Probate of the Estate of Herbert Edward Broom was Executed by Martha Emily Lewis on 7 Dec 1945 in Manchester, Lancashire, England ; Effects £194 12s. 5d.⁹

Date

Place

Notes

24 Jul 1943

Sonkrai Prisoner Of War Camp, Thailand

The cause of death of Herbert Edward Broom was given as Colitis on 24 Jul 1943 in Sonkrai Prisoner Of War Camp, Thailand.^8,6

24 Jul 1943

Burma

He died on 24 Jul 1943 in Burma

at age 23; during WW2.¹

after 24 Jul 1943

Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Burma

He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Burma

; B6. A. 4.¹

7 Dec 1945

Manchester, Lancashire, England

The Probate of the Estate of Herbert Edward Broom was Executed by Martha Emily Lewis on 7 Dec 1945 in Manchester, Lancashire, England

; Effects £194 12s. 5d.⁹

Last Edited=21 Jul 2025

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2089043/."
[S229] Register Of Electors for Ipswich, 1938/39 "unknown cd."
[S556] Unknown record type of unknown name of person "unknown cd."
[S659] Copy birth certificate of Herbert Edward Clodd-Broom, 14th February, 1920 "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1920 Leek 6b 738."
[S910] WO 361/2234 - WW2 British POW Deaths, WO 361/2234; War Office, The National Archives.
[S120] MI, "unknown cd."
[S909] WO 361/2053 - WW2 British POW Deaths, WO 361/2053; War Office, The National Archives.
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.

Sidney George James Offord¹

M, #1266, b. 26 Jul 1912, d. 13 May 1944

Rishangles, Suffolk, England

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Mother*

Gertrude Florence Offord² b. 4 Feb 1889, d. 5 Mar 1982

On 15 Oct 1938, Sidney George James Offord and Gertrude Florence Offord was living at Homeleigh, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³ On 13 May 1944, Sidney George James Offord was living at High Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
26 Jul 1912	Rishangles, Suffolk, England	Sidney George James Offord was born on 26 Jul 1912 in Rishangles, Suffolk, England .¹
		He was the son of Gertrude Florence Offord.²
Sep 1912	Hartismere, Suffolk, England	His birth was registered in the Sep 1912 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.²

Date

Place

Notes

26 Jul 1912

Sidney George James Offord was born on 26 Jul 1912 in Rishangles, Suffolk, England

.¹

He was the son of Gertrude Florence Offord.²

Sep 1912

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand

His birth was registered in the Sep 1912 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
19 Jun 1921	James Offord	Sidney G J Offord was listed as a member of the household of James Offord in the 1921 census in Garden House, Rishangles, Eye, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Fanny E Offord, Gertrude F Offord, ? Clarke and Emma Clarke Sidney is enumerated as the son of James. Also in the household is Eliza Durrant, Boarder, Age 39 & 11 months, Single, Born Thorndon, Farm Labourer for A E Capon, Farmer of Brundish at Common Farm Rishangles.⁵
29 Sep 1939	Sidney G J Offord	He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in "Homeleigh", High Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Gertrude F Offord.⁶

Date

Head of Household

Household

19 Jun 1921

James Offord

Sidney G J Offord was listed as a member of the household of James Offord in the 1921 census in Garden House, Rishangles, Eye, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Fanny E Offord, Gertrude F Offord, ? Clarke and Emma Clarke Sidney is enumerated as the son of James. Also in the household is Eliza Durrant, Boarder, Age 39 & 11 months, Single, Born Thorndon, Farm Labourer for A E Capon, Farmer of Brundish at Common Farm Rishangles.⁵

29 Sep 1939

Sidney G J Offord

He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in "Homeleigh", High Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Gertrude F Offord.⁶

Occupation

Date	Occupation
29 Sep 1939	Lorry Driver, Coal Heavy Work⁷

Date

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Lorry Driver, Coal Heavy Work⁷

Military History

On 13 May 1944 Sidney George James Offord was a Driver, Serial Number T/219219 and served in the Royal Army Service Corps, 18th Division Troops Company.⁸
He was commemorated circa 1945 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England .⁹
On 24 Nov 1948 Sidney was awarded the 1939-1945 Star.¹⁰
On 24 Nov 1948 Sidney was awarded the 1939-1945 War Medal.¹⁰

Death, Burial & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
13 May 1944	Thailand	Sidney George James Offord died on 13 May 1944 in Thailand at age 31; during WW2.⁸
after 13 May 1944	Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand	He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand ; Plot 2. Row L. Grave 22.⁸
3 Jun 1946	Ipswich, Suffolk, England	The Probate of the Estate of Sidney George James Offord was Executed by Gertrude Florence Offord on 3 Jun 1946 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England ; Effects £167 16s. 10d.¹¹

Date

Place

Notes

13 May 1944

Thailand

Sidney George James Offord died on 13 May 1944 in Thailand

at age 31; during WW2.⁸

after 13 May 1944

He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, Thailand

; Plot 2. Row L. Grave 22.⁸

3 Jun 1946

The Probate of the Estate of Sidney George James Offord was Executed by Gertrude Florence Offord on 3 Jun 1946 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

; Effects £167 16s. 10d.¹¹

Last Edited=22 Jul 2025

Citations

[S655] Copy birth certificate of Sidney George James Offord, 26th July, 1912 "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1912 Hartismere 4a 1868."
[S229] Register Of Electors for Ipswich, 1938/39 "unknown cd."
[S421] Probate of Sydney George James Offord.
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09360_0727."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFM 209/1 Gipping Schedule 18."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image).
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2233484/."
[S120] MI, "unknown cd."
[S1597] WW2 Medal Cards, 1939-1945, WW2 Medal Cards, 1939-1945; unknown record group, The National Archives.
[S1170] Probate of unknown testator.

Harry Ernest Pipe¹

M, #1267, b. 21 Nov 1913, d. 25 Aug 1943

Helmingham, Suffolk, England

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Father*

William Pipe^1,2 b. 5 Apr 1891

Mother*

Agnes Selina Grimwood^1,2 b. 21 Sep 1878

On 8 Apr 1939, Harry Ernest Pipe was living at Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.³ On 13 Jun 1940, Harry Ernest Pipe was living at Chancery Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴ On 25 Aug 1943, Harry Ernest Pipe and Mary Sutherland Fairweather was living at Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁵

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
21 Nov 1913	Helmingham, Suffolk, England	Harry Ernest Pipe was born on 21 Nov 1913 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England .^2,6
		He was the son of William Pipe and Agnes Selina Grimwood.^1,2
Dec 1913	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	His birth was registered in the Dec 1913 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁷
3 May 1914	St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England	Harry Ernest Pipe was baptized on 3 May 1914 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England .⁶

Date

Place

Notes

21 Nov 1913

Harry Ernest Pipe was born on 21 Nov 1913 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.^2,6

He was the son of William Pipe and Agnes Selina Grimwood.^1,2

Dec 1913

St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

His birth was registered in the Dec 1913 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁷

3 May 1914

Harry Ernest Pipe was baptized on 3 May 1914 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.⁶

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
8 Apr 1939	St. Mary, Ashfield-cum-Thorpe, Suffolk, England	Harry Ernest Pipe married Mary Sutherland Fairweather, daughter of James Frederick Fairweather and Ellen Howard, on 8 Apr 1939 in St. Mary, Ashfield-cum-Thorpe, Suffolk, England . Witnesses were Alfred George Pipe a further Witness was A M Abbott.³
Jun 1939	Gipping, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Harry Ernest Pipe and Mary Sutherland Fairweather was registered in the Jun 1939 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁸

Date

Place

Notes

8 Apr 1939

St. Mary, Ashfield-cum-Thorpe, Suffolk, England

Harry Ernest Pipe married Mary Sutherland Fairweather, daughter of James Frederick Fairweather and Ellen Howard, on 8 Apr 1939 in St. Mary, Ashfield-cum-Thorpe, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Alfred George Pipe a further Witness was A M Abbott.³

Jun 1939

The marriage of Harry Ernest Pipe and Mary Sutherland Fairweather was registered in the Jun 1939 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁸

Children of Harry Ernest Pipe and Mary Sutherland Fairweather

Norma Ann Pipe¹³
Joan Mary Pipe¹³

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
19 Jun 1921	William Pipe	Harry Ernest Pipe was listed as a member of the household of William Pipe in the 1921 census in Ipswich Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Agnes S Pipe, Walter William Pipe, Alice Annie Pipe, Stanley Harold Pipe, Alfred George Pipe and Hilda May Pipe.⁹
29 Sep 1939	Harry Ernest Pipe	He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Chancery Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England . Plus 3 other people whose records are officially closed.¹⁰

Date

Head of Household

Household

19 Jun 1921

Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq

Harry Ernest Pipe was listed as a member of the household of William Pipe in the 1921 census in Ipswich Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Agnes S Pipe, Walter William Pipe, Alice Annie Pipe, Stanley Harold Pipe, Alfred George Pipe and Hilda May Pipe.⁹

29 Sep 1939

Harry Ernest Pipe

He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Chancery Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Plus 3 other people whose records are officially closed.¹⁰

Occupation

Date	Occupation
8 Apr 1939	Grocers Assistant³
29 Sep 1939	Grocers Assistant¹⁰

Date

Occupation

8 Apr 1939

Grocers Assistant³

29 Sep 1939

Grocers Assistant¹⁰

Military History

Harry Ernest Pipe began military service on 13 Jun 1940 after enlisting in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England .⁴
On 25 Aug 1943 Harry Ernest Pipe was a Lance Corporal, Serial Number 5832206 and served in the Corps of Military Police.¹
He was commemorated circa 1945 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England .¹¹
Circa 1946 Harry was awarded the 1939-1945 Star.
On 5 Oct 1949 Harry was awarded the 1939-1945 War Medal.¹²

Death, Burial & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
25 Aug 1943	Iraq	Harry Ernest Pipe died on 25 Aug 1943 in Iraq at age 29; during WW2.¹
after 25 Aug 1943	Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq	He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq ; 23. H. 19.¹

Date

Place

Notes

25 Aug 1943

Iraq

Harry Ernest Pipe died on 25 Aug 1943 in Iraq

at age 29; during WW2.¹

after 25 Aug 1943

He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Baghdad, Iraq

; 23. H. 19.¹

Last Edited=17 Nov 2024

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2169706/."
[S652] Copy birth certificate of Harry Ernest Pipe, 21st November, 1913 "unknown cd."
[S654] Copy marriage certificate of Harry Ernest Pipe and Mary Sutherland Fairweather, 8th April, 1939 "unknown cd."
[S683] Soldier's Service Pay Book of Harry Ernest Pipe "unknown cd."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2169706/PIPE,%20HARRY%20ERNEST."
[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1913 Bosmere 4a 1885."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1939 Gipping 4a 3017."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09380_0559."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFM Gipping 209/1 Schedule 62."
[S120] MI, "unknown cd."
[S1597] WW2 Medal Cards, 1939-1945, WW2 Medal Cards, 1939-1945; unknown record group, The National Archives.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1940 Gipping 4a 2673."

Mary Sutherland Fairweather¹

F, #1268, b. Jun 1917

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Father*

James Frederick Fairweather² b. 26 Jan 1873, d. 9 Dec 1949

Mother*

Ellen Howard³ b. 14 Nov 1877

On 8 Apr 1939, Mary Sutherland Fairweather was living at Ashfield Cum Thorpe, Suffolk, England

.² On 13 Jun 1940, Mary Sutherland Fairweather was living with Harry Ernest Pipe at in Chancery Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴ On 25 Aug 1943, Mary Sutherland Fairweather and Harry Ernest Pipe was living at Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁵ On 7 May 1945, Mary Sutherland Fairweather was living at Chancery Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁶ On 5 Oct 1949, M Jay was living at 7 Council Houses, Low Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁷

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 9 Apr 1916 and 7 Apr 1918		Mary Sutherland Fairweather was born between 9 Apr 1916 and 7 Apr 1918.²
Jun 1917	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	Her birth was registered in the Jun 1917 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.³
		She was the daughter of James Frederick Fairweather and Ellen Howard.^2,3

Date

Place

Notes

between 9 Apr 1916 and 7 Apr 1918

Mary Sutherland Fairweather was born between 9 Apr 1916 and 7 Apr 1918.²

Jun 1917

St. Mary, Ashfield-cum-Thorpe, Suffolk, England

Her birth was registered in the Jun 1917 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.³

She was the daughter of James Frederick Fairweather and Ellen Howard.^2,3

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
8 Apr 1939	St. Mary, Ashfield-cum-Thorpe, Suffolk, England	Mary Sutherland Fairweather married Harry Ernest Pipe, son of William Pipe and Agnes Selina Grimwood, on 8 Apr 1939 in St. Mary, Ashfield-cum-Thorpe, Suffolk, England . Witnesses were Alfred George Pipe a further Witness was A M Abbott.²
Jun 1939	Gipping, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Mary Sutherland Fairweather and Harry Ernest Pipe was registered in the Jun 1939 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁸
Jun 1946	Gipping, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Mary Sutherland Fairweather and Jockey Samuel Jay was registered in the Jun 1946 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁹

Date

Place

Notes

8 Apr 1939

Mary Sutherland Fairweather married Harry Ernest Pipe, son of William Pipe and Agnes Selina Grimwood, on 8 Apr 1939 in St. Mary, Ashfield-cum-Thorpe, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Alfred George Pipe a further Witness was A M Abbott.²

Jun 1939

The marriage of Mary Sutherland Fairweather and Harry Ernest Pipe was registered in the Jun 1939 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁸

Jun 1946

Ashfield, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Mary Sutherland Fairweather and Jockey Samuel Jay was registered in the Jun 1946 quarter in the Gipping registration district.⁹

Children of Mary Sutherland Fairweather and Harry Ernest Pipe

Norma Ann Pipe¹¹
Joan Mary Pipe¹¹

Children of Mary Sutherland Fairweather and Jockey Samuel Jay

Bruce H Jay¹²
Margaret S Jay¹²
Wyne W Jay¹²

Death, Burial & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
12 Dec 1949	Ashfield, Suffolk, England	Mary Sutherland Fairweather witnessed the burial of James Frederick Fairweather on 12 Dec 1949 in Ashfield, Suffolk, England ; Lots of other mourners present from Family & Friends.¹⁰

Date

Place

Notes

12 Dec 1949

Mary Sutherland Fairweather witnessed the burial of James Frederick Fairweather on 12 Dec 1949 in Ashfield, Suffolk, England

; Lots of other mourners present from Family & Friends.¹⁰

Last Edited=17 Nov 2024

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2169706/."
[S654] Copy marriage certificate of Harry Ernest Pipe and Mary Sutherland Fairweather, 8th April, 1939 "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1917 Bosmere 4a 1498."
[S683] Soldier's Service Pay Book of Harry Ernest Pipe "unknown cd."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2169706/PIPE,%20HARRY%20ERNEST."
[S228] Register Of Electors for Ipswich, May 1945 "unknown cd."
[S1597] WW2 Medal Cards, 1939-1945, WW2 Medal Cards, 1939-1945; unknown record group, The National Archives.
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1939 Gipping 4a 3017."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1946 Gipping 4a 2981."
[S301] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "16th December 1949, Page 4."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1940 Gipping 4a 2673."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1947 Bosmere 4a 1206."

William Pipe¹

M, #1269, b. 5 Apr 1891

Bedfield, Suffolk, England

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Father*

Jeremiah Pipe² b. between 6 Apr 1844 and 4 Apr 1846

Mother*

Emily (?)² b. between 6 Apr 1845 and 4 Apr 1847

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
5 Apr 1891	Bedfield, Suffolk, England	William Pipe was born on 5 Apr 1891 in Bedfield, Suffolk, England .²
		He was the son of Jeremiah Pipe and Emily (?)²

Date

Place

Notes

5 Apr 1891

William Pipe was born on 5 Apr 1891 in Bedfield, Suffolk, England

.²

He was the son of Jeremiah Pipe and Emily (?)²

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
Dec 1904	Hoxne, Suffolk, England	The marriage of William Pipe and Agnes Selina Grimwood was registered in the Dec 1904 quarter in the Hoxne registration district.³

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1904

Hoxne, Suffolk, England

The marriage of William Pipe and Agnes Selina Grimwood was registered in the Dec 1904 quarter in the Hoxne registration district.³

Children of William Pipe and Agnes Selina Grimwood

Walter William Pipe⁴ b. Mar 1906
Lizzie Pipe⁴ b. Mar 1907
Alice Ann Pipe⁴ b. Jun 1909
Stanley Harold Pipe¹¹ b. 3 Jul 1911, d. Mar 1971
Harry Ernest Pipe+^12,7 b. 21 Nov 1913, d. 25 Aug 1943
Alfred George Pipe+¹⁰ b. 28 Apr 1915, d. 22 Oct 1943
Hilda May Pipe¹¹ b. Jun 1918
Doris K Pipe¹¹ b. Jun 1924

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	Jeremiah Pipe	William Pipe was listed as a member of the household of Jeremiah Pipe in the 1891 census in Long Green, Bedfield, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include John Pipe, Walter Pipe, Lizzie Pipe, Emily (?) and Robert Pipe.²
2 Apr 1911	William Pipe	He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Low Farm, Debach, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Agnes Selina Grimwood, Walter William Pipe, Lizzie Pipe and Alice Ann Pipe.⁴
19 Jun 1921	William Pipe	He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in Ipswich Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Agnes S Pipe, Walter William Pipe, Alice Annie Pipe, Stanley Harold Pipe, Harry Ernest Pipe, Alfred George Pipe and Hilda May Pipe.⁵
29 Sep 1939	William Pipe	He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Agnes Selina Grimwood and Alfred George Pipe plus 1 other person is residing at this address whose details are offically closed.⁶

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Jeremiah Pipe

William Pipe was listed as a member of the household of Jeremiah Pipe in the 1891 census in Long Green, Bedfield, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include John Pipe, Walter Pipe, Lizzie Pipe, Emily (?) and Robert Pipe.²

2 Apr 1911

William Pipe

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Low Farm, Debach, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Agnes Selina Grimwood, Walter William Pipe, Lizzie Pipe and Alice Ann Pipe.⁴

19 Jun 1921

William Pipe

He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in Ipswich Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Agnes S Pipe, Walter William Pipe, Alice Annie Pipe, Stanley Harold Pipe, Harry Ernest Pipe, Alfred George Pipe and Hilda May Pipe.⁵

29 Sep 1939

William Pipe

He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Agnes Selina Grimwood and Alfred George Pipe plus 1 other person is residing at this address whose details are offically closed.⁶

Occupation

Date	Occupation
21 Nov 1913	Farm Labourer⁷
3 May 1914	Horesman⁸
19 Jun 1921	Ploughman⁵
8 Apr 1939	Horseman⁹
29 Sep 1939	Horseman¹⁰

Date

Occupation

21 Nov 1913

Farm Labourer⁷

3 May 1914

Horesman⁸

19 Jun 1921

Ploughman⁵

8 Apr 1939

Horseman⁹

29 Sep 1939

Horseman¹⁰

Last Edited=12 Oct 2023

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2169706/PIPE,%20HARRY%20ERNEST."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1461; Folio: 28; Page: 2; GSU Roll: 6096571."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1904 Hoxne 4a 1769."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10866; Schedule Number: 24."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09380_0559."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFS Gipping RD 209/1 Schedule 20."
[S652] Copy birth certificate of Harry Ernest Pipe, 21st November, 1913 "unknown cd."
[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S654] Copy marriage certificate of Harry Ernest Pipe and Mary Sutherland Fairweather, 8th April, 1939 "unknown cd."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image).
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1918 Bosmere 4a 1401."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2169706/."

Agnes Selina Grimwood¹

F, #1270, b. 21 Sep 1878

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Father*

Henry Grimwood² b. between 4 Apr 1848 and 2 Apr 1850

Mother*

Anna (?)² b. between 4 Apr 1850 and 2 Apr 1852

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
21 Sep 1878		Agnes Selina Grimwood was born on 21 Sep 1878.³
		She was the daughter of Henry Grimwood and Anna (?)²
Dec 1878	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	Her birth was registered in the Dec 1878 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴

Date

Place

Notes

21 Sep 1878

Agnes Selina Grimwood was born on 21 Sep 1878.³

She was the daughter of Henry Grimwood and Anna (?)²

Dec 1878

Her birth was registered in the Dec 1878 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
Dec 1904	Hoxne, Suffolk, England	The marriage of Agnes Selina Grimwood and William Pipe was registered in the Dec 1904 quarter in the Hoxne registration district.¹

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1904

Hoxne, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Agnes Selina Grimwood and William Pipe was registered in the Dec 1904 quarter in the Hoxne registration district.¹

Children of Agnes Selina Grimwood and William Pipe

Walter William Pipe⁵ b. Mar 1906
Lizzie Pipe⁵ b. Mar 1907
Alice Ann Pipe⁵ b. Jun 1909
Stanley Harold Pipe⁸ b. 3 Jul 1911, d. Mar 1971
Harry Ernest Pipe+^9,10 b. 21 Nov 1913, d. 25 Aug 1943
Alfred George Pipe+³ b. 28 Apr 1915, d. 22 Oct 1943
Hilda May Pipe⁸ b. Jun 1918
Doris K Pipe⁸ b. Jun 1924

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

Henry Grimwood

Agnes Selina Grimwood was listed as a member of the household of Henry Grimwood in the 1881 census in Bricett, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Herbert Grimwood, Mary E Grimwood, Charles E Grimwood, Alice M Grimwood, Rosena Grimwood and Anna (?)²

2 Apr 1911

Agnes Selina Grimwood was listed as a member of the household of William Pipe in the 1911 census in Low Farm, Debach, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Walter William Pipe, Lizzie Pipe and Alice Ann Pipe.⁵

19 Jun 1921

Agnes S Pipe was listed as a member of the household of William Pipe in the 1921 census in Ipswich Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Walter William Pipe, Alice Annie Pipe, Stanley Harold Pipe, Harry Ernest Pipe, Alfred George Pipe and Hilda May Pipe.⁶

29 Sep 1939

Agnes Selina Grimwood was listed as a member of the household of William Pipe in the 1939 Register in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Alfred George Pipe plus 1 other person is residing at this address whose details are offically closed.⁷

Occupation

Date

Occupation

19 Jun 1921

Home Duties⁶

29 Sep 1939

Housewife Unpaid³

Last Edited=12 Oct 2023

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1904 Hoxne 4a 1769."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1862; Folio: 100; Page: 3; GSU roll: 1341450."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image).
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1878 Bosmere 4a 654."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10866; Schedule Number: 24."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09380_0559."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFS Gipping RD 209/1 Schedule 20."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1918 Bosmere 4a 1401."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2169706/."
[S652] Copy birth certificate of Harry Ernest Pipe, 21st November, 1913 "unknown cd."

Sidney Charles Smith¹

M, #1271, b. 6 Mar 1910, d. 5 Jul 1941

Sidney Charles Smith, Pre WW2

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ADM358/3012 - SS Anselm (5/6/1945)
MFQ1/585/70 - Track Chart of SS Anselm (1941)
WO166/5367 - Royal Army Ordnance Corps; 52 Section (1/7/1941-21/12/1941)
WO361/115 - SS Anselm hit by torpedo (1941-1942.)

Place Note

On 5 Jul 1941 in U-96 The U-Boat, U-96, was commissioned on 14th September 1940 and placed under the command of Kptlt. Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock (Knights Cross), who commanded her until 1st April 1942. In total U-96 hit 32 ships, sinking 28 and damaging 4 ships. One of those sunk was the SS Anselm.² On 5 Jul 1941 in SS Anselm The SS Anselm was built in 1935 as a passenger ship. She was owned by the Booth Steamship Co., but was requisitioned by the Admiralty as a troop tranport early in 1940.

At 08:29 on the morning of 5th July 1941, the German U-Boat, U-96 fired 4 torpedoes, 2 of which hit the SS Anselm, which sunk within 22 minutes. The explosion damaged the ladders leading to the hold, containing the RAF and RAOC personnel.²

Father*

Charles Smith¹ b. 30 Sep 1879

Mother*

Florence Godfrey Taylor¹ b. between 3 Apr 1882 and 1 Apr 1884

On 17 Dec 1932, Sidney Charles Smith was living at Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³ On 15 Oct 1938, Sidney Charles Smith and Rosie Cicely Smith was living at Cross Greens, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

6 Mar 1910

Sidney Charles Smith was born on 6 Mar 1910 in Debenham, Suffolk, England

.^5,6

He was the son of Charles Smith and Florence Godfrey Taylor.¹

Jun 1910

His birth was registered in the Jun 1910 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁷

14 Jul 1910

Sidney Charles Smith was baptized on 14 Jul 1910 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁸

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1932

The Register Office, Plomesgate, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Sidney Charles Smith and Rosie Cicely Smith was registered in the Dec 1932 quarter in the Plomesgate registration district.⁹

17 Dec 1932

Sidney Charles Smith married Rosie Cicely Smith, daughter of Samuel George Smith and Minnie Catherine Davis Smith, on 17 Dec 1932 in The Register Office, Plomesgate, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Dorothy Mabel Smith and Frederick T Potter.³

Children of Sidney Charles Smith and Rosie Cicely Smith

Neville Anthony Smith¹⁴ b. 22 Jan 1931, d. 30 Dec 1996
Aubrey Charles Smith+¹⁴ b. 27 May 1933
Ronald Arthur Smith¹⁴ b. 29 Jun 1936, d. 10 Aug 2008

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1911

Sidney Charles Smith was listed as a member of the household of Charles Smith in the 1911 census in Church Row, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Florence Smith and Dorothy Mabel Smith.¹⁰

19 Jun 1921

Brookwood Memorial, Surrey, England

Sidney Smith was listed as a member of the household of Charles Smith in the 1921 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Florence Smith and Dorothy Smith.¹¹

29 Sep 1939

Sidney C Smith

He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Cross Green, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Rosie C Smith and Aubrey C Smith plus 2 other people whose records are officially closed.¹²

Occupation

Date

Occupation

17 Dec 1932

General Labourer³

10 Sep 1933

General Labourer⁸

6 Jun 1937

Labourer⁸

29 Sep 1939

General Labourer Heavy Work¹²

Military History

On 5 Jul 1941 Sidney Charles Smith was a Private, Serial Number 7646360 and served in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps.¹
He was commemorated circa 1945 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England .¹³
Circa 1946 Sidney was awarded the 1939-1945 War Medal.
Circa 1946 Sidney was awarded the 1939-1945 Star.

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

5 Jul 1941

off the Azores

Sidney Charles Smith died on 5 Jul 1941 in off the Azores

at age 31; lost in S.S. Anselm (Liverpool), during WW2.¹

after 5 Jul 1941

He has no known burial place, and is commemorated on a Commonwealth War Memorial on Brookwood Memorial, Surrey, England

; Panel 19. Column 2.¹

Last Edited=3 Feb 2024

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2148165/."
[S885] Website uboat.net (https://www.uboat.net/) "https://www.uboat.net/boats/u96.htm."
[S657] Copy marriage certificate of Sidney Charles Smith and Rosie Cicely Smith, 17th December, 1932 "unknown cd."
[S229] Register Of Electors for Ipswich, 1938/39 "unknown cd."
[S905] Copy birth certificate of Sidney Charles Smith, 6th March, 1910 "unknown cd."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFN 209/1 Gipping Schedule 077."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1910 Bosmere 4a 995."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1932 Plomesgate 4a 2685."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 41."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0481."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFN Gipping RDC 209-1 Schedule 81."
[S120] MI, "unknown cd."
[S253] E-mail from Aubrey Smith to Suzie Morley, 2013 - "unknown cd."

Rosie Cicely Smith¹

F, #1272, b. 26 Oct 1909, d. 26 Nov 2000

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Father*

Samuel George Smith¹ b. 22 Mar 1888

Mother*

Minnie Catherine Davis Smith² b. 28 Oct 1886, d. Mar 1967

On 17 Dec 1932, Rosie Cicely Smith was living at Saxmundham, Suffolk, England

.¹ On 15 Oct 1938, Rosie Cicely Smith and Sidney Charles Smith was living at Cross Greens, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³ On 7 May 1945, Rosie Cicely Smith was living at Cross Green, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴ On 5 Feb 1946, Rosie Cicely Smith was living at Cross Green, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁵ She departed from Southampton, Hampshire, England

, on 5 Feb 1946, on the Vulcania.⁵ On after 18 Aug 1952, Rosie Cicely Smith was living at Dixons Corner, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁶ She arrived in Southampton, Hampshire, England

, on 2 Jul 1956, on the HMS Queen Elizabeth from New York.⁷

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

26 Oct 1909

Rosie Cicely Smith was born on 26 Oct 1909.⁸

She was the daughter of Samuel George Smith and Minnie Catherine Davis Smith.^1,2

Dec 1909

Her birth was registered in the Dec 1909 quarter in the Plomesgate registration district.²

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1932

The Register Office, Plomesgate, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Rosie Cicely Smith and Sidney Charles Smith was registered in the Dec 1932 quarter in the Plomesgate registration district.⁹

17 Dec 1932

Rosie Cicely Smith married Sidney Charles Smith, son of Charles Smith and Florence Godfrey Taylor, on 17 Dec 1932 in The Register Office, Plomesgate, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Dorothy Mabel Smith and Frederick T Potter.¹

11 May 1944

Rosie Cicely Smith married Martin Mareen Vorrath, son of Martin Albert Vorrath and Jennie Ruth (?), on 11 May 1944 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were A G M Taylor & W G Rumsey.¹⁰

Jun 1944

21223 Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA

The marriage of Rosie Cicely Smith and Martin Mareen Vorrath was registered in the Jun 1944 quarter in the Gipping registration district.¹¹

Children of Rosie Cicely Smith and Sidney Charles Smith

Neville Anthony Smith b. 22 Jan 1931, d. 30 Dec 1996
Aubrey Charles Smith+¹⁴ b. 27 May 1933
Ronald Arthur Smith¹⁴ b. 29 Jun 1936, d. 10 Aug 2008

Child of Rosie Cicely Smith and Martin Mareen Vorrath

Murial Joan Vorrath¹⁵ b. 13 Jul 1945, d. 1 Nov 2016

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1911

Samuel George Smith

Rosie Cicely Smith was listed as a member of the household of Samuel George Smith in the 1911 census in The Common, Friston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Minnie Catherine Davis Smith.¹²

29 Sep 1939

Sidney C Smith

Rosie C Smith was listed as a member of the household of Sidney C Smith in the 1939 Register in Cross Green, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Aubrey C Smith plus 2 other people whose records are officially closed.⁸

Occupation

Date

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Unpaid Domestic Duties⁸

18 Aug 1952

Clerk⁶

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

26 Nov 2000

Rosie Cicely Smith died on 26 Nov 2000 in 21223 Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA

, at age 91.¹³

Last Edited=15 Dec 2018

Citations

[S657] Copy marriage certificate of Sidney Charles Smith and Rosie Cicely Smith, 17th December, 1932 "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1909 Plomesgate 4a 1037."
[S229] Register Of Electors for Ipswich, 1938/39 "unknown cd."
[S228] Register Of Electors for Ipswich, May 1945 "unknown cd."
[S709] Unknown name of person, unknown ship name unknown record type, 05/02/1946 Vulcania, sailing from Southampton.
[S709] Unknown name of person, unknown ship name unknown record type, 18/08/1952 Queen Mary, sailing from New York to Southampton.
[S709] Unknown name of person, unknown ship name unknown record type, 02/07/1956 HMS Queen Elizabeth, sailing from New York to Southampton.
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFN Gipping RDC 209-1 Schedule 81."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1932 Plomesgate 4a 2685."
[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1944 Gipping 4a 2455."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10942; Schedule Number: 96."
[S884] Unknown subject, unknown file number, US Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, unknown series, SSN 212-28-1416.
[S253] E-mail from Aubrey Smith to Suzie Morley, 2013 - "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1945 Gipping 4a 1457."

Charles Smith¹

M, #1273, b. 30 Sep 1879

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Father*

John Smith² b. 24 Mar 1836

Mother*

Mary Ann Gooding² b. between 31 Mar 1839 and 30 Mar 1841

On 15 Oct 1938, Charles Smith and Florence Godfrey Taylor was living at Ipswich Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³ On 5 Jul 1941, Charles Smith and Florence Godfrey Taylor was living at Debenham, Suffolk, England

.¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

30 Sep 1879

Charles Smith was born on 30 Sep 1879.²

He was the son of John Smith and Mary Ann Gooding.²

10 Jan 1890

Charles Smith was baptized on 10 Jan 1890 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.²

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1905

The marriage of Charles Smith and Florence Godfrey Taylor was registered in the Dec 1905 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.⁴

Children of Charles Smith and Florence Godfrey Taylor

Dorothy Mabel Smith+⁸ b. 19 Sep 1906
Sidney Charles Smith+¹⁴ b. 6 Mar 1910, d. 5 Jul 1941

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

John Smith

Charles Smith was listed as a member of the household of John Smith in the 1881 census in Church Row, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann Gooding, Rachel Smith, Sam Smith, Arthur Smith, George Smith and Ellen Jane Smith.⁵

5 Apr 1891

John Smith

Charles Smith was listed as a member of the household of John Smith in the 1891 census in Church Row, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann Gooding, William Smith, Arthur Smith, George Smith, Georgianna Smith and Walter Thomas Smith.⁶

31 Mar 1901

John Smith

Charles Smith was listed as a member of the household of John Smith in the 1901 census in Church Row, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann Gooding, William Smith, Arthur Smith and Walter Thomas Smith.⁷

2 Apr 1911

Charles Smith

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

. Other people in the household include Florence Smith, Dorothy Mabel Smith and Sidney Charles Smith.⁸

19 Jun 1921

Charles Smith

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

. Other people in the household include Florence Smith, Dorothy Smith and Sidney Smith.⁹

29 Sep 1939

Charles Smith

He was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Dixons Corner, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Florence Godfrey Smith 1 other person is residing at this address.¹⁰

Occupation

Date

Occupation

between 31 Mar 1884 and 30 Mar 1886

General ??? Blacksmith⁷

6 Mar 1910

Blacksmith Journeyman¹¹

2 Apr 1911

Blacksmith⁸

19 Jun 1921

Blacksmith⁹

17 Dec 1932

Blacksmith¹²

29 Sep 1939

General Labourer¹³

Last Edited=21 Jan 2024

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2148165/SMITH,%20SIDNEY%20CHARLES."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S229] Register Of Electors for Ipswich, 1938/39 "unknown cd."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1905 Hartismere 4a 1807."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1860; Folio: 93; Page: 5; GSU roll: 1341450."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 70; Page: 7."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 72; Page: 5."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 41."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0481."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFM 209/1 Gipping 209-1 Schedule 3."
[S905] Copy birth certificate of Sidney Charles Smith, 6th March, 1910 "unknown cd."
[S657] Copy marriage certificate of Sidney Charles Smith and Rosie Cicely Smith, 17th December, 1932 "unknown cd."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image).
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2148165/."

Florence Godfrey Taylor¹

F, #1274, b. between 3 Apr 1882 and 1 Apr 1884

Thwaite, Suffolk, England

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On 15 Oct 1938, Florence Godfrey Taylor and Charles Smith was living at Ipswich Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.² On 5 Jul 1941, Florence Godfrey Taylor and Charles Smith was living at Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1882 and 1 Apr 1884

Florence Godfrey Taylor was born between 3 Apr 1882 and 1 Apr 1884 in Thwaite, Suffolk, England

.⁴

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1905

The marriage of Florence Godfrey Taylor and Charles Smith was registered in the Dec 1905 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.¹

Children of Florence Godfrey Taylor and Charles Smith

Dorothy Mabel Smith+⁴ b. 19 Sep 1906
Sidney Charles Smith+⁸ b. 6 Mar 1910, d. 5 Jul 1941

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1911

Florence Smith was listed as a member of the household of Charles Smith in the 1911 census in Church Row, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Dorothy Mabel Smith and Sidney Charles Smith.⁴

19 Jun 1921

Florence Smith was listed as a member of the household of Charles Smith in the 1921 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Dorothy Smith and Sidney Smith.⁵

29 Sep 1939

Florence Godfrey Smith was listed as a member of the household of Charles Smith in the 1939 Register in Dixons Corner, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. 1 other person is residing at this address.⁶

Occupation

Date

Occupation

19 Jun 1921

Home Duties⁵

29 Sep 1939

Unpaid Domestic Duties⁷

Last Edited=12 Oct 2023

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1905 Hartismere 4a 1807."
[S229] Register Of Electors for Ipswich, 1938/39 "unknown cd."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2148165/SMITH,%20SIDNEY%20CHARLES."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 41."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0481."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFM 209/1 Gipping 209-1 Schedule 3."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image).
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/2148165/."

Frederick William Artiss¹

M, #1275, b. 5 Apr 1898, d. 15 Aug 1917

Winston, Suffolk, England

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Father*

George Artiss¹ b. between 3 Apr 1864 and 1 Apr 1866, d. before 29 Sep 1939

Mother*

Charlotte Whiting¹ b. 31 Jan 1858

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

5 Apr 1898

Frederick William Artiss was born on 5 Apr 1898 in Winston, Suffolk, England

.²

He was the son of George Artiss and Charlotte Whiting.¹

29 May 1898

St. Andrew, Winston, Suffolk, England

Frederick William Artiss was baptized on 29 May 1898 in St. Andrew, Winston, Suffolk, England

.³

Jun 1898

His birth was registered in the Jun 1898 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁴

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Frederick William Artiss was listed as a member of the household of George Artiss in the 1901 census in Fen Street, Winston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Charlotte Artiss, Herbert James Artiss, Montague George Artiss and Daisy Ellen Artiss also in the household is Olivia Kimber, Niece age 3 born Kenton and Henry Kimber, Nephew age 1 born Kenton.⁵

2 Apr 1911

Calais, Pas De Calais, France

Frederick William Artiss was listed as a member of the household of George Artiss in the 1911 census in Crow's Hall Cottage, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Charlotte Artiss 5 children born alive, 4 still living, 1 died.⁶

Occupation

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

School⁶

Military History

On 15 Aug 1917 Frederick William Artiss was a Private, Serial Number G/48823 and served in the Royal Fusilliers, 26th Battalion.¹
Circa 1920 Frederick William Artiss was a Pte and served in the Royal Fusiliers.⁷
Circa 1920 Frederick was awarded the Victory Medal.⁸
Circa 1920 Frederick was awarded the British War Medal.⁸
He was commemorated on 1 Mar 1920 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England .^9,10

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

15 Aug 1917

Frederick William Artiss died on 15 Aug 1917 in Calais, Pas De Calais, France

, at age 19; during WW1.¹

after 15 Aug 1917

Calais Southern Cemetery, Calais, Pas De Calais, France

He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Calais Southern Cemetery, Calais, Pas De Calais, France

; Grave Reference: Plot H. Row 3, Grave 1.¹

Last Edited=18 Nov 2023

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/470809/."
[S891] Copy birth certificate of Frederick William Artiss, 5th April, 1898 "unknown cd."
[S254] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Andrew, Winston, 1754 to 1899.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1898 Bosmere 4a 873."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 180; Page: 1."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 94."
[S1261] Debenham Roll Of Honour - A463/1/1/91, A463/1/1/; unknown record group, Suffolk Record Office.
[S382] Medal Card of Frederick W Artiss "Roll TP/104 B 13 Page 1611."
[S120] MI, "unknown cd."
[S241] Website Roll Of Honour - Suffolk County Council (https://www.suffolkarchives.co.uk/times/war-and-conflict/…).

George Artiss¹

M, #1276, b. between 3 Apr 1864 and 1 Apr 1866, d. before 29 Sep 1939

Thorndon, Suffolk, England

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On 18 Nov 1916, George Artiss and Charlotte Whiting was living at Bedingfield, Eye, Suffolk, England

.² On 15 Aug 1917, George Artiss and Charlotte Whiting was living at Crows Hall Cottages, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1864 and 1 Apr 1866

George Artiss was born between 3 Apr 1864 and 1 Apr 1866 in Thorndon, Suffolk, England

.³

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1887 and 1 Apr 1889

George Artiss married Charlotte Whiting, daughter of (?) Whiting and (?) Harvey, between 3 Apr 1887 and 1 Apr 1889.³

Sep 1887

The marriage of George Artiss and Charlotte Whiting was registered in the Sep 1887 quarter in the Plomesgate registration district.⁴

Children of George Artiss and Charlotte Whiting

Herbert James Artiss+⁶ b. 6 May 1888, d. Mar 1984
Montague George Artiss^14,6 b. 16 Oct 1889, d. 18 Nov 1916
Alice Marianne Artiss¹⁵ b. Jun 1892, d. Mar 1894
Daisy Ellen Artiss⁶ b. 30 Jun 1894, d. 15 Dec 1989
Frederick William Artiss¹⁶ b. 5 Apr 1898, d. 15 Aug 1917

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

George Artiss

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Stonham Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Charlotte Whiting, Herbert James Artiss and Montague George Artiss.⁵

31 Mar 1901

George Artiss

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

. Other people in the household include Charlotte Artiss, Frederick William Artiss, Herbert James Artiss, Montague George Artiss and Daisy Ellen Artiss also in the household is Olivia Kimber, Niece age 3 born Kenton and Henry Kimber, Nephew age 1 born Kenton.⁶

2 Apr 1911

George Artiss

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

. Other people in the household include Charlotte Artiss and Frederick William Artiss 5 children born alive, 4 still living, 1 died.³

19 Jun 1921

George Artiss

He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in Nr. Church, Bedingfield, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Charlotte Artiss.⁷

Occupation

Date

Occupation

16 Oct 1889

Farm Labourer⁸

27 Dec 1889

Labourer⁹

5 Apr 1891

Agricultural Labourer⁵

5 Apr 1898

Farm Labourer¹⁰

29 May 1898

Labourer⁹

26 Mar 1910

Labourer¹¹

2 Apr 1911

Horseman on Farm³

1 Mar 1915

Farm Labourer¹²

19 Jun 1921

Farm Horseman⁷

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

before 29 Sep 1939

George Artiss died before 29 Sep 1939; Before 1939 Register was taken.¹³

Last Edited=14 Oct 2023

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/470809/ARTISS,%20FREDERICK%20WILLIAM."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/771039/ARTISS,%20MONTAGUE%20GEORGE."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 94."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1887 Plomesgate 4a 1165."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 80; Page: 21; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 180; Page: 1."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09365_0445."
[S892] Copy birth certificate of Montague George Artiss, 16th October, 1889 "unknown cd."
[S254] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Andrew, Winston, 1754 to 1899.
[S891] Copy birth certificate of Frederick William Artiss, 5th April, 1898 "unknown cd."
[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S736] Montague George Artiss & Catherine Mary Cooke - Marriage - 1/3/1915.
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXHO Hartismere 210/1 Schedule16."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/771039/."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1892 Bosmere 4a 834."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/470809/."

Charlotte Whiting¹

F, #1277, b. 31 Jan 1858

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Father*

(?) Whiting²

Mother*

(?) Harvey²

On 18 Nov 1916, Charlotte Whiting and George Artiss was living at Bedingfield, Eye, Suffolk, England

.³ On 15 Aug 1917, Charlotte Whiting and George Artiss was living at Crows Hall Cottages, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

31 Jan 1858

Charlotte Whiting was born on 31 Jan 1858.⁵

She was the daughter of (?) Whiting and (?) Harvey.²

Mar 1858

Her birth was registered in the Mar 1858 quarter in the Plomesgate registration district.²

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1887 and 1 Apr 1889

Charlotte Whiting married George Artiss between 3 Apr 1887 and 1 Apr 1889.⁶

Sep 1887

The marriage of Charlotte Whiting and George Artiss was registered in the Sep 1887 quarter in the Plomesgate registration district.¹

Children of Charlotte Whiting and George Artiss

Herbert James Artiss+⁸ b. 6 May 1888, d. Mar 1984
Montague George Artiss¹¹ b. 16 Oct 1889, d. 18 Nov 1916
Alice Marianne Artiss¹² b. Jun 1892, d. Mar 1894
Daisy Ellen Artiss⁸ b. 30 Jun 1894, d. 15 Dec 1989
Frederick William Artiss¹³ b. 5 Apr 1898, d. 15 Aug 1917

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Charlotte Whiting was listed as a member of the household of George Artiss in the 1891 census in Stonham Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Herbert James Artiss and Montague George Artiss.⁷

31 Mar 1901

Charlotte Artiss was listed as a member of the household of George Artiss in the 1901 census in Fen Street, Winston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Frederick William Artiss, Herbert James Artiss, Montague George Artiss and Daisy Ellen Artiss also in the household is Olivia Kimber, Niece age 3 born Kenton and Henry Kimber, Nephew age 1 born Kenton.⁸

2 Apr 1911

Charlotte Artiss was listed as a member of the household of George Artiss in the 1911 census in Crow's Hall Cottage, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Frederick William Artiss 5 children born alive, 4 still living, 1 died.⁶

19 Jun 1921

Charlotte Artiss was listed as a member of the household of George Artiss in the 1921 census in Nr. Church, Bedingfield, Suffolk, England

.⁹

29 Sep 1939

Charlotte Artiss

She was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in Aspall Hall Lodge, Aspall, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Daisy E Artiss.¹⁰

Occupation

Date

Occupation

19 Jun 1921

Home Duties⁹

29 Sep 1939

Incapacitated⁵

Last Edited=5 Feb 2024

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1887 Plomesgate 4a 1165."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1858 Plomesgate 4a 632 (or 622)?"
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/771039/ARTISS,%20MONTAGUE%20GEORGE."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/470809/ARTISS,%20FREDERICK%20WILLIAM."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXHO Hartismere 210/1 Schedule16."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 94."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 80; Page: 21; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 180; Page: 1."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09365_0445."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXHO Hartismere 210-1 Schedule16."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/771039/."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1892 Bosmere 4a 834."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/470809/."

Montague George Artiss¹

M, #1278, b. 16 Oct 1889, d. 18 Nov 1916

Winston, Suffolk, England

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Father*

George Artiss^1,2 b. between 3 Apr 1864 and 1 Apr 1866, d. before 29 Sep 1939

Mother*

Charlotte Whiting¹ b. 31 Jan 1858

On 1 Mar 1915, Montague George Artiss and Catherine Mary Cooke was living at 136 Ross Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

.³ On 18 Nov 1916, Montague George Artiss and Catherine Mary Cooke was living at Hill Road, Besthorpe, Attleborough, Norfolk, England

.¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

16 Oct 1889

Montague George Artiss was born on 16 Oct 1889 in Winston, Suffolk, England

.^4,5

He was the son of George Artiss and Charlotte Whiting.^1,2

Dec 1889

St. Andrew, Winston, Suffolk, England

His birth was registered in the Dec 1889 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁶

27 Dec 1889

Montague George Artiss was baptized on 27 Dec 1889 in St. Andrew, Winston, Suffolk, England

.⁵

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1915

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

The marriage of Montague George Artiss and Catherine Mary Cooke was registered in the Mar 1915 quarter in the Cambridge registration district.⁷

1 Mar 1915

The Register Office, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Montague George Artiss married Catherine Mary Cooke, daughter of John Cooke, on 1 Mar 1915 in The Register Office, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

. Witnesses were Aubrey Maurice White, Horace Lamb & Herbert Gentle.³

Family: Montague George Artiss and Catherine Mary Cooke

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Montague George Artiss was listed as a member of the household of George Artiss in the 1891 census in Stonham Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Charlotte Whiting and Herbert James Artiss.⁸

31 Mar 1901

The Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

Montague George Artiss was listed as a member of the household of George Artiss in the 1901 census in Fen Street, Winston, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Charlotte Artiss, Frederick William Artiss, Herbert James Artiss and Daisy Ellen Artiss also in the household is Olivia Kimber, Niece age 3 born Kenton and Henry Kimber, Nephew age 1 born Kenton.²

2 Apr 1911

Montague George Artiss

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 3 Queen Street, Wymondham, Norfolk, England

. Visitor in the household of Ellen Howes.⁹

Occupation

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Tailor (Maker), Own Account⁹

1 Mar 1915

Tailor (Journeyman)³

Military History

Montague George Artiss began military service after enlisting in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England .¹⁰
On 18 Nov 1916 Montague George Artiss was a Private, Serial Number G/13002 & G/14092 and served in the The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment), 7th Battalion.^1,10
Circa 1920 Montague George Artiss was a Pte and served in the Royal West Surrey.¹¹
Circa 1920 Montague was awarded the British War Medal.¹²
Circa 1920 Montague was awarded the Victory Medal.¹²
He was commemorated on 1 Mar 1920 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England .¹³

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

18 Nov 1916

Somme, France

Montague George Artiss died on 18 Nov 1916 in Somme, France

, at age 27; during WW1.¹

after 18 Nov 1916

He has no known burial place, and is commemorated on a Commonwealth War Memorial on The Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France

; Pier and Face 5 D and 6 D.¹

Last Edited=18 Nov 2023

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/771039/."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 180; Page: 1."
[S736] Montague George Artiss & Catherine Mary Cooke - Marriage - 1/3/1915.
[S892] Copy birth certificate of Montague George Artiss, 16th October, 1889 "unknown cd."
[S254] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Andrew, Winston, 1754 to 1899.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1889 Bosmere 4a 751."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1915 Cambridge 3b 766."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 80; Page: 21; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 11345."
[S501] Soldiers Died In The Great War of Montague George Artiss "unknown cd."
[S1261] Debenham Roll Of Honour - A463/1/1/91, A463/1/1/; unknown record group, Suffolk Record Office.
[S368] Medal Card of Montague G Artiss "Roll E/1/101 B10 Page 1849."
[S120] MI, "unknown cd."

Catherine Mary Cooke¹

F, #1281, b. between 2 Mar 1888 and 1 Mar 1890, d. Mar 1964

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

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Father*

John Cooke² d. before 1 Mar 1915

On 1 Mar 1915, Catherine Mary Cooke and Montague George Artiss was living at 136 Ross Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

.² On 18 Nov 1916, Catherine Mary Cooke and Montague George Artiss was living at Hill Road, Besthorpe, Attleborough, Norfolk, England

.³ On 18 Nov 1916, Catherine Mary Cooke was living at Hill Road, Besthorpe, Attleborough, Norfolk, England

.¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 2 Mar 1888 and 1 Mar 1890

Catherine Mary Cooke was born between 2 Mar 1888 and 1 Mar 1890.^4,2

She was the daughter of John Cooke.²

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1915

The marriage of Catherine Mary Cooke and Montague George Artiss was registered in the Mar 1915 quarter in the Cambridge registration district.⁵

1 Mar 1915

The Register Office, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Catherine Mary Cooke married Montague George Artiss, son of George Artiss and Charlotte Whiting, on 1 Mar 1915 in The Register Office, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

. Witnesses were Aubrey Maurice White, Horace Lamb & Herbert Gentle.²

Family: Catherine Mary Cooke and Montague George Artiss

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1964

Wayland, Norfolk, England

Catherine's death was registered in the Mar 1964 quarter in the Wayland registration district.⁴

Last Edited=24 Jan 2017

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/771039/ARTISS,%20MONTAGUE%20GEORGE."
[S736] Montague George Artiss & Catherine Mary Cooke - Marriage - 1/3/1915.
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/771039/."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1964 Wayland 4b 859."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1915 Cambridge 3b 766."

Arthur Elton Batchelor¹

M, #1282, b. 4 Aug 1897, d. 28 Apr 1917

46 Northumberland Street, Heigham, Norwich, Norfolk, England

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Father*

Walter Henry Batchelor¹ b. between 31 Mar 1874 and 30 Mar 1876, d. Jun 1921

Mother*

Ellen Clara Howard¹ b. 10 Jul 1868, d. Dec 1948

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

4 Aug 1897

Arthur Elton Batchelor was born on 4 Aug 1897 in 46 Northumberland Street, Heigham, Norwich, Norfolk, England

.²

He was the son of Walter Henry Batchelor and Ellen Clara Howard.¹

Sep 1897

Norwich, Norfolk, England

His birth was registered in the Sep 1897 quarter in the Norwich registration district.³

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Walter Henry Batchelor

Arthur Elton Batchelor was listed as a member of the household of Walter Henry Batchelor in the 1901 census in 4 Stone Cottages, Aldringham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ellen Clara Howard and Walter Charles Batchelor.⁴

2 Apr 1911

Ellen Clara Batchelor

Arthur Elton Batchelor was listed in the 1911 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Nellie Mary Batchelor and Gerald Gordon Batchelor Ellen is enumerated as "wife", however no "head" is shown. 5 children born alive, 3 still living and 2 died.⁵

Military History

On 28 Apr 1917 Arthur Elton Batchelor was a Private, Serial Number 9687 and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 11th Battalion.¹
Circa 1920 Arthur was awarded the Victory Medal.⁶
Circa 1920 Arthur Elton Batchelor was a Pte and served in the 3rd Suffolks.⁷
Circa 1920 Arthur was awarded the British War Medal.⁶
He was commemorated on 1 Mar 1920 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England .^8,9

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

28 Apr 1917

Calais, Pas De Calais, France

Arthur Elton Batchelor died on 28 Apr 1917 in Calais, Pas De Calais, France

, at age 19; during WW1.¹

after 28 Apr 1917

The Arras Memorial, Calais, Pas De Calais, France

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

; Bay 4.¹

Last Edited=18 Nov 2023

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/740124/."
[S896] Copy birth certificate of Arthur Elton Batchelor, 4th August, 1897 "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1897 Norwich 4b 187."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1791; Folio: 43; Page: 3."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 86."
[S342] Medal Card of Arthur E Batchelor "Roll K/1/103 B 2 Page 292."
[S1261] Debenham Roll Of Honour - A463/1/1/91, A463/1/1/; unknown record group, Suffolk Record Office.
[S120] MI, "unknown cd."
[S241] Website Roll Of Honour - Suffolk County Council (https://www.suffolkarchives.co.uk/times/war-and-conflict/…).

Walter Henry Batchelor¹

M, #1283, b. between 31 Mar 1874 and 30 Mar 1876, d. Jun 1921

Mutford, Suffolk, England

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Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1874 and 30 Mar 1876

Walter Henry Batchelor was born between 31 Mar 1874 and 30 Mar 1876 in Mutford, Suffolk, England

.²

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1896

Blything, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Walter Henry Batchelor and Ellen Clara Howard was registered in the Mar 1896 quarter in the Blything registration district.³

Children of Walter Henry Batchelor and Ellen Clara Howard

Arthur Elton Batchelor⁷ b. 4 Aug 1897, d. 28 Apr 1917
Walter Charles Batchelor² b. Dec 1899, d. Jun 1901
Nellie Mary Batchelor⁸ b. 20 Feb 1902
Gerald Gordon Batchelor⁸ b. 1 Apr 1905

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Walter Henry Batchelor

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 4 Stone Cottages, Aldringham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ellen Clara Howard, Arthur Elton Batchelor and Walter Charles Batchelor.²

2 Apr 1911

Walter Henry Batchelor

He was listed in the 1911 census in Priory Road, Wrentham, Suffolk, England

. With the Horne family.⁴

Occupation

Date

Occupation

4 Aug 1897

Iron Moulder⁵

31 Mar 1901

Iron Moulder²

2 Apr 1911

Blacksmiths Apprentice⁴

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Jun 1921

Depwade, Norfolk, England

Walter's death was registered in the Jun 1921 quarter in the Depwade registration district.⁶

Last Edited=7 Oct 2018

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/740124/BATCHELOR,%20ARTHUR%20ELTON."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1791; Folio: 43; Page: 3."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1896 Blything 4a 1061."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10986; Schedule Number: 63."
[S896] Copy birth certificate of Arthur Elton Batchelor, 4th August, 1897 "unknown cd."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1921 Depwade 4b 228."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/740124/."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 86."

Ellen Clara Howard¹

F, #1284, b. 10 Jul 1868, d. Dec 1948

Blything, Suffolk, England

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Father*

(?) Howard²

Mother*

(?) Kemp²

On 28 Apr 1917, Ellen Clara Howard was living at 13 Royden Fen, Diss, Norfolk, England

.³

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

10 Jul 1868

Ellen Clara Howard was born on 10 Jul 1868.⁴

She was the daughter of (?) Howard and (?) Kemp.²

Sep 1868

Her birth was registered in the Sep 1868 quarter in the Blything registration district.²

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1896

Blything, Suffolk, England

The marriage of Ellen Clara Howard and Walter Henry Batchelor was registered in the Mar 1896 quarter in the Blything registration district.¹

Children of Ellen Clara Howard and Walter Henry Batchelor

Arthur Elton Batchelor⁸ b. 4 Aug 1897, d. 28 Apr 1917
Walter Charles Batchelor⁵ b. Dec 1899, d. Jun 1901
Nellie Mary Batchelor⁶ b. 20 Feb 1902
Gerald Gordon Batchelor⁶ b. 1 Apr 1905

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Walter Henry Batchelor

Ellen Clara Howard was listed as a member of the household of Walter Henry Batchelor in the 1901 census in 4 Stone Cottages, Aldringham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Arthur Elton Batchelor and Walter Charles Batchelor.⁵

2 Apr 1911

Ellen Clara Batchelor

She was listed in the 1911 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Arthur Elton Batchelor, Nellie Mary Batchelor and Gerald Gordon Batchelor Ellen is enumerated as "wife", however no "head" is shown. 5 children born alive, 3 still living and 2 died.⁶

29 Sep 1939

Ellen Clara Howard

She was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in 67 Denmark Street, Diss, Norfolk, England

. Other people in the household include Nellie Mary Batchelor.⁴

Occupation

Date

Occupation

29 Sep 1939

Unpiad Domestic Duties⁴

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Dec 1948

Depwade, Norfolk, England

Ellen's death was registered in the Dec 1948 quarter in the Depwade registration district.⁷

Last Edited=21 Jan 2024

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1896 Blything 4a 1061."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1868 Blything 4a 660."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/740124/BATCHELOR,%20ARTHUR%20ELTON."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TQBD Diss 230/2 Schedule 232."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1791; Folio: 43; Page: 3."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 86."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1948 Depwade 4b 353."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/740124/."

Francis Ebenezer Balaam¹

M, #1285, b. 15 Aug 1898, d. 17 May 1918

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Father*

Ebenezer Balaam² b. Jun 1867, d. Mar 1929

Mother*

Ann Thurlow² b. between 31 Mar 1868 and 30 Mar 1870

Francis Ebenezer Balaam also went by the name of Frank Balaam.^3,4,5

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

15 Aug 1898

Aspall, Suffolk, England

Francis Ebenezer Balaam was born on 15 Aug 1898 in Aspall, Suffolk, England

.⁶

He was the son of Ebenezer Balaam and Ann Thurlow.²

Sep 1898

His birth was registered in the Sep 1898 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.⁷

16 Oct 1898

Francis Ebenezer Balaam was baptized on 16 Oct 1898 in St. Mary Of Grace, Aspall, Suffolk, England

.⁸

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Mailly Wood Cemetery, Mailly-Maillet, Somme, France

Francis Ebenezer Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ebenezer Balaam in the 1901 census in Valley Cottages, Aspall, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ann Balaam, Annie Margaret Balaam, Ernest Edward Balaam, Arthur William Balaam and Dorothy May Balaam.⁹

2 Apr 1911

George Smith

Ebenezer Francies Balaam was listed as a Visitor in the household of George Smith in the 1911 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann Smith and Louisa Balaam.¹⁰

Military History

Francis Ebenezer Balaam began military service after enlisting in Ipswich, Suffolk, England .¹¹
Francis Ebenezer Balaam was a Gunner and served in the Royal Field Artillery.⁴
On 17 May 1918 Francis Ebenezer Balaam was a Private, Serial Number 48530 and served in the Suffolk Regiment, 7th Battalion.²
Circa 1920 Francis Ebenezer Balaam was a Gnr and served in the RFA.⁵
Circa 1920 Francis was awarded the British War Medal.¹²
Circa 1920 Francis was awarded the Victory Medal.¹²
He was commemorated on 1 Mar 1920 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England .³

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

17 May 1918

Somme, France

Francis Ebenezer Balaam died on 17 May 1918 in Somme, France

, at age 19; during WW1.²

after 17 May 1918

He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Mailly Wood Cemetery, Mailly-Maillet, Somme, France

; II. K. 15.²

Last Edited=18 Nov 2023

Citations

[S383] Soldiers Died In The Great War of Francis Ebenezer Balaam "unknown cd."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/111218/."
[S120] MI, "unknown cd."
[S241] Website Roll Of Honour - Suffolk County Council (https://www.suffolkarchives.co.uk/times/war-and-conflict/…).
[S1261] Debenham Roll Of Honour - A463/1/1/91, A463/1/1/; unknown record group, Suffolk Record Office.
[S893] Copy birth certificate of Francis Ebenezer Balaam, 15th August, 1898 "unknown cd."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1898 Hartismere 4a 879."
[S109] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Of Grace, Aspall, 1754 to 1899.
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1763; Folio: 132; Page: 2."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 111."
[S502] Soldiers Died In The Great War of unknown name of person "unknown cd."
[S357] Medal Card of Francis E Balaam "Roll K/1/103 B Page 197."

Ebenezer Balaam¹

M, #1286, b. Jun 1867, d. Mar 1929

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Mother*

Mary Ann Balaam²

On 1 Nov 1888, Ebenezer Balaam was living at Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³ On 17 May 1918, Ebenezer Balaam and Ann Thurlow was living at Aspall Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1866 and 1 Apr 1868

Ebenezer Balaam was born between 3 Apr 1866 and 1 Apr 1868 in Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴

Jun 1867

His birth was registered in the Jun 1867 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁵

He was the son of Mary Ann Balaam.²

4 Mar 1868

Ebenezer Balaam was baptized on 4 Mar 1868 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

; Privately baptised.²

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

1 Nov 1888

Ebenezer Balaam married Ann Thurlow, daughter of William Thurlow, on 1 Nov 1888 in St. Mary Of Grace, Aspall, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Mary Ann Balaam & Alice Archer.³

Dec 1888

The marriage of Ebenezer Balaam and Ann Thurlow was registered in the Dec 1888 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.⁶

Children of Ebenezer Balaam and Ann Thurlow

Annie Margaret Balaam⁸ b. 14 Sep 1889
Annie Margaret Balaam⁸ b. 14 Sep 1889
Ernest Edward Balaam+⁴ b. 27 Sep 1890, d. Dec 1956
Arthur William Balaam⁸ b. Mar 1893
Arthur William Balaam⁴ b. Mar 1893
Francis Ebenezer Balaam¹⁴ b. 15 Aug 1898, d. 17 May 1918
Dorothy May Balaam⁸ b. Jun 1900
Dorothy May Balaam⁴ b. Jun 1900

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Ebenezer Balaam

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in In Valley, Aspall, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ann Balaam, Annie Margaret Balaam and Ernest Edward Balaam.⁷

31 Mar 1901

Ebenezer Balaam

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Valley Cottages, Aspall, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ann Balaam, Annie Margaret Balaam, Ernest Edward Balaam, Arthur William Balaam, Francis Ebenezer Balaam and Dorothy May Balaam.⁸

2 Apr 1911

Ebenezer Balaam

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

. Other people in the household include Ann Balaam, Ernest Edward Balaam, Arthur William Balaam and Dorothy May Balaam.⁴

19 Jun 1921

Ebenezer Balaam

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

. Other people in the household include Ann Balaam.⁹

Occupation

Date

Occupation

1 Nov 1888

Groom³

10 Nov 1889

Gardener¹⁰

5 Apr 1891

Gardener⁷

19 Feb 1893

Gardener¹⁰

15 Aug 1898

Gardener (Domestic)¹¹

16 Oct 1898

Gardener¹⁰

15 Apr 1900

Gardener¹⁰

31 Mar 1901

Gardener (Domestic)⁸

31 Mar 1901

Gardener (Domestic)⁸

2 Apr 1911

Gardener Domestic⁴

2 Apr 1911

Gardener Domestic⁴

19 Jun 1921

Gardener⁹

16 Aug 1924

Gardener¹²

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1929

Ebenezer's death was registered in the Mar 1929 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹³

Last Edited=21 Jan 2024

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/111218/BALAAM,%20F%20E."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S62] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Of Grace, Aspall, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 113."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1867 Bosmere 4a 576."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1888 Hartismere 4a 1301."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1458; Folio: 52; Page: 4; GSU roll: 6096568."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1763; Folio: 132; Page: 2."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0367."
[S109] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Of Grace, Aspall, 1754 to 1899.
[S893] Copy birth certificate of Francis Ebenezer Balaam, 15th August, 1898 "unknown cd."
[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1929 Bosmere 4a 1671."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/111218/."

Ann Thurlow¹

F, #1287, b. between 31 Mar 1868 and 30 Mar 1870

Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, England

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Father*

William Thurlow²

On 17 May 1918, Ann Thurlow and Ebenezer Balaam was living at Aspall Road, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1868 and 30 Mar 1870

Ann Thurlow was born between 31 Mar 1868 and 30 Mar 1870 in Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, England

.⁴

She was the daughter of William Thurlow.²

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

1 Nov 1888

Ann Thurlow married Ebenezer Balaam, son of Mary Ann Balaam, on 1 Nov 1888 in St. Mary Of Grace, Aspall, Suffolk, England

. Witnesses were Mary Ann Balaam & Alice Archer.²

Dec 1888

The marriage of Ann Thurlow and Ebenezer Balaam was registered in the Dec 1888 quarter in the Hartismere registration district.¹

Children of Ann Thurlow and Ebenezer Balaam

Annie Margaret Balaam⁴ b. 14 Sep 1889
Annie Margaret Balaam⁴ b. 14 Sep 1889
Ernest Edward Balaam+⁶ b. 27 Sep 1890, d. Dec 1956
Arthur William Balaam⁴ b. Mar 1893
Arthur William Balaam⁶ b. Mar 1893
Francis Ebenezer Balaam¹¹ b. 15 Aug 1898, d. 17 May 1918
Dorothy May Balaam⁴ b. Jun 1900
Dorothy May Balaam⁶ b. Jun 1900

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Ann Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ebenezer Balaam in the 1891 census in In Valley, Aspall, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Annie Margaret Balaam and Ernest Edward Balaam.⁵

31 Mar 1901

Ann Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ebenezer Balaam in the 1901 census in Valley Cottages, Aspall, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Annie Margaret Balaam, Ernest Edward Balaam, Arthur William Balaam, Francis Ebenezer Balaam and Dorothy May Balaam.⁴

2 Apr 1911

Ann Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ebenezer Balaam in the 1911 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ernest Edward Balaam, Arthur William Balaam and Dorothy May Balaam.⁶

19 Jun 1921

Ann Balaam was listed as a member of the household of Ebenezer Balaam in the 1921 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁷

29 Sep 1939

Ann Balaam

She was listed as head of household in the 1939 Register in No. 3 Rose Cottage, Grace Church Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include George Smith.⁸

Occupation

Date

Occupation

1 Nov 1888

Servant²

19 Jun 1921

Household Duties⁷

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

27 Jul 1943

Ann Thurlow witnessed the burial of Rosetta Harriet Balaam on 27 Jul 1943 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

; and several other family and friends attended.^9,10

Last Edited=11 Mar 2024

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1888 Hartismere 4a 1301."
[S62] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Of Grace, Aspall, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/111218/BALAAM,%20F%20E."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1763; Folio: 132; Page: 2."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1458; Folio: 52; Page: 4; GSU roll: 6096568."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 113."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0367."
[S624] 1939 National Register for England & Wales (online image) "TXFM Gipping 209/1 Schedule 132."
[S301] Unknown author, 'unknown short article title', "30th July 1943, Page 7."
[S34] Microfilm Burials, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/111218/."

Frederick Barrett^1,2

M, #1288, b. 10 Oct 1886, d. 8 May 1917

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In 1919 I am unable to find any miliary records for Fred. If you have any information, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Father*

Charles Barrett³ b. Mar 1856

Mother*

Caroline Rose³ b. Dec 1865

Frederick Barrett also went by the name of Fred.³

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

10 Oct 1886

Frederick Barrett was born on 10 Oct 1886 in Debenham, Suffolk, England

; @ 09:15 - Frederick was a twin of William.⁴

He was the son of Charles Barrett and Caroline Rose.³

6 Nov 1887

Frederick Barrett was baptized on 6 Nov 1887 in St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁵

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Frederick Barrett was listed as a member of the household of Charles Barrett in the 1891 census in Water Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Caroline Barrett, Ella Barrett, William Barrett, Charles Barrett, Lily E Barrett and Eliza Barrett.⁶

31 Mar 1901

Calais, Pas De Calais, France

Frederick Barrett was listed as a member of the household of Charles Barrett in the 1901 census in The Gas House, Water Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Caroline Barrett, Ella E Barrett, William Barrett, Lily E Barrett, Eliza Barrett, Emily A Barrett and Charles Barrett.⁷

2 Apr 1911

Alfred Hailes

Fred Barrett was listed as a Boarder in the household of Alfred Hailes in the 1911 census in By School, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann Hailes, Alfred Barrett, Jane Hailes, William Albert Hailes and William Barrett.⁸

Occupation

Date

Occupation

31 Mar 1901

Assistant In Stables⁷

2 Apr 1911

Farm Labour⁸

Military History

Frederick Barrett began military service between 1914 and 1916 after enlisting in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England .⁹
On 8 May 1917 Frederick Barrett was a Private, Serial Number 17808 and served in the East Surrey Regiment, 1st Battalion.³
Circa 1920 Frederick Barrett was a Pte and served in the 7th Suffolks.²
Circa 1920 Frederick was awarded the Victory Medal.¹⁰
Circa 1920 Frederick was awarded the British War Medal.¹⁰
He was commemorated on 1 Mar 1920 on The War Memorial, Debenham, Suffolk, England .^1,11

Death, Burial & Probate

Date

Place

Notes

8 May 1917

Frederick Barrett died on 8 May 1917 in Calais, Pas De Calais, France

, at age 30; during WW1.³

after 8 May 1917

The Arras Memorial, Calais, Pas De Calais, France

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

; Bay 6.³

Last Edited=13 Mar 2024

Citations

[S120] MI, "unknown cd."
[S1261] Debenham Roll Of Honour - A463/1/1/91, A463/1/1/; unknown record group, Suffolk Record Office.
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/739993/."
[S894] Copy birth certificate of Frederick Barrett, 10th October, 1886 @ 09:15 "unknown cd."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 89; Page: 6; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 90; Page: 10."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10752; Schedule Number: 9."
[S462] Soldiers Died In The Great War of Fred Barrett "unknown cd."
[S514] Medal Card of Fred Barrett "E/1/103 B 9 Page 1789."
[S241] Website Roll Of Honour - Suffolk County Council (https://www.suffolkarchives.co.uk/times/war-and-conflict/…).

Charles Barrett¹

M, #1289, b. Mar 1856

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Father*

Alfred Barrett² b. 8 Aug 1830, d. before 26 Sep 1914

Mother*

Marianne Jennings³ b. between 3 Apr 1832 and 1 Apr 1834

On 8 May 1917, Charles Barrett and Caroline Rose was living at Water Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.¹

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1855 and 1 Apr 1857

Charles Barrett was born between 3 Apr 1855 and 1 Apr 1857 in Debenham, Suffolk, England

.⁴

Mar 1856

His birth was registered in the Mar 1856 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.³

He was the son of Alfred Barrett and Marianne Jennings.^2,3

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1884

The marriage of Charles Barrett and Caroline Rose was registered in the Sep 1884 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁵

Children of Charles Barrett and Caroline Rose

Ella Emily Barrett+⁹ b. 4 Dec 1884
Frederick Barrett¹⁴ b. 10 Oct 1886, d. 8 May 1917
William Barrett⁹ b. 10 Oct 1886
Charles Barrett⁴ b. before 17 Jun 1888, d. Jun 1891
Lily Ethel Barrett⁹ b. 6 May 1889
Eliza Barrett⁴ b. 23 Aug 1890, d. Dec 1911
Arthur Barrett¹² b. Sep 1894, d. Jun 1896
Emily Annie Barrett⁴ b. 19 Mar 1898
Charles Barrett⁴ b. 25 Oct 1899
Evelyn Caroline Barrett⁴ b. 7 Jan 1904
Annie Mary Barrett⁴ b. 25 Aug 1905
Ethel May Barrett+ b. 12 Mar 1907

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

7 Apr 1861

Alfred Barrett

Charles Barrett was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Barrett in the 1861 census in Grace Church Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann Barrett, Caroline Barrett, George Barrett and Mary Ann Barrett.⁶

2 Apr 1871

Alfred Barrett

Charles Barrett was listed as a member of the household of Alfred Barrett in the 1871 census in Harveys Alley, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Ann Barrett, Caroline Barrett, George Barrett, Mary Ann Barrett, Edgar Barrett, Walter Barrett and Ella Barrett.⁷

3 Apr 1881

Mary Ann Barrett

Charles Barrett was listed as a member of the household of Mary Ann Barrett in the 1881 census in The Street, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Charles Barrett and Ella Barrett.²

5 Apr 1891

Charles Barrett

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Water Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Caroline Barrett, Ella Barrett, Frederick Barrett, William Barrett, Charles Barrett, Lily E Barrett and Eliza Barrett.⁸

31 Mar 1901

Charles Barrett

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in The Gas House, Water Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Caroline Barrett, Ella E Barrett, William Barrett, Frederick Barrett, Lily E Barrett, Eliza Barrett, Emily A Barrett and Charles Barrett.⁹

2 Apr 1911

Charles Barrett

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

. Other people in the household include Caroline Barrett, Eliza Barrett, Emily Barrett, Charles Barrett, Evelyn Barrett, Annie Barrett and Ethel Barrett.⁴

19 Jun 1921

Charles Barrett

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

. Other people in the household include Caroline Barrett, Evelyn Barrett and Ethel Barrett.¹⁰

Occupation

Date

Occupation

2 Apr 1871

Ag. LAb.⁷

3 Apr 1881

General Labourer²

10 Oct 1886

Gardener¹¹

6 Nov 1887

Gardener¹²

17 Jun 1888

Gardener¹²

5 Apr 1891

Labourer at Gas Works⁸

4 Jun 1896

Foreman Gas Works¹²

29 Apr 1897

Gas Employee¹²

28 Jul 1898

Labourer¹²

18 Oct 1900

Assist. Gas Works¹²

31 Mar 1901

Assistant in Gas Works & Lamplighter⁹

20 Apr 1908

Gas Worker¹³

2 Apr 1911

Gas Works Stoker⁴

Last Edited=13 Mar 2024

Citations

[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/739993/BARRETT,%20FRED."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1860; Folio: 115; Page: 11; GSU roll: 1341450."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1856 Bosmere & Claydon 4a 535."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG14; Piece: 10753; Schedule Number: 59."
[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1884 Bosmere 4a 983."
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG 9; Piece: 1155; Folio: 100; Page: 6; GSU roll: 542764."
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG10; Piece: 1742; Folio: 101; Page: 18; GSU roll: 830776."
[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 89; Page: 6; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 90; Page: 10."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "GBC_1921_RG15_09379_0433."
[S894] Copy birth certificate of Frederick Barrett, 10th October, 1886 @ 09:15 "unknown cd."
[S36] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S35] Microfilm Marriages, St. Mary Magdalene, Debenham, 1754 to 1899.
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/739993/."

Caroline Rose¹

F, #1290, b. Dec 1865

Framsden, Suffolk, England

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Father*

Moses Rose² b. between 4 Apr 1842 and 2 Apr 1844, d. Jun 1924

Mother*

Emily King² b. between 4 Apr 1848 and 2 Apr 1850

On 8 May 1917, Caroline Rose and Charles Barrett was living at Water Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

.³

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1865 and 1 Apr 1867

Caroline Rose was born between 3 Apr 1865 and 1 Apr 1867 in Framsden, Suffolk, England

.^2,4

Dec 1865

Her birth was registered in the Dec 1865 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.⁵

She was the daughter of Moses Rose and Emily King.²

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

Sep 1884

The marriage of Caroline Rose and Charles Barrett was registered in the Sep 1884 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹

Children of Caroline Rose and Charles Barrett

Ella Emily Barrett+⁷ b. 4 Dec 1884
Frederick Barrett⁹ b. 10 Oct 1886, d. 8 May 1917
William Barrett⁷ b. 10 Oct 1886
Charles Barrett⁴ b. before 17 Jun 1888, d. Jun 1891
Lily Ethel Barrett⁷ b. 6 May 1889
Eliza Barrett⁴ b. 23 Aug 1890, d. Dec 1911
Arthur Barrett¹⁰ b. Sep 1894, d. Jun 1896
Emily Annie Barrett⁴ b. 19 Mar 1898
Charles Barrett⁴ b. 25 Oct 1899
Evelyn Caroline Barrett⁴ b. 7 Jan 1904
Annie Mary Barrett⁴ b. 25 Aug 1905
Ethel May Barrett+ b. 12 Mar 1907

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

Moses Rose

Caroline Rose was listed as a member of the household of Moses Rose in the 1881 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Emily Rose, William Rose, Jane Rose, Annie Rose, Bessie Rose, John Rose and Agnes Rose.²

5 Apr 1891

Caroline Barrett was listed as a member of the household of Charles Barrett in the 1891 census in Water Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ella Barrett, Frederick Barrett, William Barrett, Charles Barrett, Lily E Barrett and Eliza Barrett.⁶

31 Mar 1901

Caroline Barrett was listed as a member of the household of Charles Barrett in the 1901 census in The Gas House, Water Lane, Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Ella E Barrett, William Barrett, Frederick Barrett, Lily E Barrett, Eliza Barrett, Emily A Barrett and Charles Barrett.⁷

2 Apr 1911

Caroline Barrett was listed as a member of the household of Charles Barrett in the 1911 census in Debenham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Eliza Barrett, Emily Barrett, Charles Barrett, Evelyn Barrett, Annie Barrett and Ethel Barrett.⁴

19 Jun 1921