CARTER – Frederick Carter (1900-1916)
Frederick CARTER was born Mar 1900 in Southchurch, Essex. He enlisted underage at 14 (almost 15) into the 10th Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort’s Own) in Mar 1915 and was killed in action on 3rd Sep 1916 age 16.
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CALVERLEY – Harold Henry Calverley (1896-1915)
Harold Henry CALVERLEY was born in 1896 in Hadleigh, Essex. Shortly after war broke out, he enlisted as a Private into the Royal Fusiliers (London Regiment) 12th Battalion. He disembarked for France on 1st Sep 1915 and just 28 days later, on 28th Sep 1915, he was listed as missing in action. He was later presumed to have been killed on this date during the Battle of Loos. Harold was 19 years old.
BUSH – Herbert John Bush (1885-1916)
Herbert John BUSH was born in 1885 at Rawreth, Essex. He enlisted into the Essex Regiment 2nd Battalion in Mar 1916 and was killed in action on 15 Oct 1916.
ARNOLD/CLARKE – John Albert Arnold / John Albert Clarke (1899-1918)
John Albert ARNOLD (also known as John Albert CLARKE), born in Islington, London, in 1899, enlisted twice while underage before joining the London Regiment for a third time. He died of wounds received during the Battle of Villers-Bretonneux on 25th April 1918.
ALLEN – Sidney Charles Allen (1894-1918) & James Edward Allen (1896-1919)
Sidney Charles ALLEN was born 1894 and his brother James Edward ALLEN in 1896, both in Hadleigh. Sidney enlisted into the Royal Garrison Artillery (Anti-Aircraft Depot) in 1915 and died at Carisbrook Military Hospital 25th April 1918. James enlisted into the Essex Regiment (1st/9th Battalion) in 1914 and died 8th April 1919, the last soldier to die from the town.
War Memorial | Hadleigh, Essex
The war memorial in Hadleigh, Essex was erected in 1922 and carved stone plaques around the sides contain the names of the 48 men of the parish who died during WWI. This project researches each of the men named.
MAYHEWS’s of Bromham, Bedfordshire
Can researching the Bromham, Bedfordshire parish records for any mention of the surname MAYHEW help confirm the identity my 5th Great Grandfather John Mayhew’s parents?
Memory Benches
Every day, we walk past and sit on park benches, many of which have plaques dedicated to departed loved ones. Recently, I realised that I had never taken the time to properly read these inscriptions. As both an artist and a genealogist, I thought it would be an interesting project to photograph each bench and research the lives of the individuals commemorated on them.
[2GGP] Walter Charles MAYHEW & Elizabeth FINDING
My 2nd great grandfather Walter Charles MAYHEW was born 6th Oct 1860 in Kempston, Bedfordshire and my 2nd great grandmother Elizabeth FINDING was born 19th Jun 1861 in Marston Moretain, Bedfordshire.
[6GGP] John Mayhew & Elizabeth Bettle
My 6th Great Grandparents are possibly John MAYHEW and his first wife Elizabeth BETTLE but more evidence is needed to confirm this.
[1GGP] Ernest Benjamin MAYHEW & Amelia Elizabeth COWLEY
My great grandfather Ernest Benjamin MAYHEW was born 19th Jul 1885 at Joyce’s Yard, High Street, Kempston, Bedfordshire and my great grandmother Amelia Elizabeth COWLEY (aka Millie) was born 4th Feb 1887 at 47 Priory Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire.
[4GGP] John MAYHEW & Sarah HARRISON
John MAYHEW was born in 1801 in Bromham, Bedfordshire and his wife Sarah HARRISON/HARISS was born in 1800 Eaton Socon, Bedfordshire.
[5GGP] John MAYHEW & Kazey GREY
My 5th Great Grandparents are John MAYHEW and his wife Kazey GREY. John MAYHEW was born c.1767 possibly in Bromham, Bedfordshire. Kazey GREY (aka Cazey, Casey and Kazia) was born c.1763 but it is unknown where or if Grey was her maiden name.
[3GGP] John MAYHEW & Louisa BARKER
My 3rd great grandfather John MAYHEW was born 1824 in Bromham, Bedfordshire, and my 3rd great grandmother Louisa BARKER was born 2nd May 1830 in Kempston, Bedfordshire.
[3GGP] James William KEECH & Joannah COTTON
My 3rd great grandfather James William KEECH was born 30th Jan 1830 in Turvey, Bedfordshire, and my 3rd great grandmother Joannah COTTON was born 1822 in Turvey, Bedfordshire.
[3GGP] Ebenezer FINDING & Eliza BARKER
My 3rd great grandfather Ebenezer FINDING was born about 1819 in Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire and was one of two known children born to James FINDING, an agricultural labourer, and Elizabeth AYRES. His surname of “Finding” was also spelt “Finden” on some records. My 3rd great grandmother Eliza BARKER2 was born 1831 in Marston Moretain, Bedfordshire… Read More »
[3GGP] Jesse White COWLEY & Maria Theresa COX
My 3rd great grandfather Jesse White COWLEY was born 1833 in Clapham, Bedfordshire, and my 3rd great grandmother Maria Theresa COX was born around 1832 in Stevington, Bedfordshire.
[2GGP] Joseph James COWLEY & Eliza KEECH
Joseph James COWLEY was born 7th Feb 1859 in Stevington, Bedfordshire, and Eliza KEECH was born 3rd Feb 1852 in Turvey, Bedfordshire.
[4GGP] John BARKER (1) & Mary ALLEN
My 4th Great Grandparents were John BARKER(1), an agricultural labourer, and his wife Mary ALLEN, a lacemaker. There are two unrelated Barker lines in my tree. John BARKER was born in 1791 in Elstow, Bedfordshire, England. His parents are a work in progress, but possibly William BARKER and his wife Elizabeth, who both died in… Read More »
William FULCHER & Eliza Bridget CALLAGHAN | 4th Great Uncle
I received two messages from two different Ancestry members recently regarding a member of my paternal FULCHER family line and the maiden name of his wife, both wondering how I had come about it. I thought I had better take a look at see!