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Ann and William's life at Field House, Harpham
On 14 November 1850, at Bridlington Priory, Anne E CROMPTON married William WILSON of Lund (GRO ref: Bridlington 23 47), who was born about 1828.
1851 Census Sun/Mon 30/31st March 1851
Source: FHL Film PRO Ref HO107
Piece: 2366; Folio: 112; Page: 13
Dwelling: Field House
Place: Parish of Harpham, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Birthplace
William Wilson Head M 23 Farmer of 211 acres Yorks, Lund
and 5 labourers
Anne E Wilson Wife M 18 Yorks, Burlington (Bridlington)
1861 Census Sun/Mon. 7/8th April 1861
Source: FHL Film PRO Ref RG9
Piece: 3606; Folio: 71; Page: 11; Sched: 49
Dwelling: Field House
Place: Harpham, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Birthplace
William Wilson Head M 33 Farmer of 211 acres Yorks, Enthorpe
and 5 labourers
Anne E Wilson Wife M 28 Farmer‘s wife Yorks, Bridlington
Thomas Wilson Son U 7 Scholar Yorks, Harpham
Margaret Wilson Dau U 4 Scholar Yorks, Harpham
Isabella Wilson Dau U 1 Yorks, Harpham
Emma Garton Serv 25 House maid Yorks, North Barton
June Garton Serv 20 Dairy maid Yorks, North Barton
Isabella Hargrace Serv 13 Nurse maid Yorks, Bridlington
George Croger Serv 21 Ag Lab Yorks, Skipsea
Henry Rickes Serv 30 Ag Lab Suffolk, Milfield
Jonathan Jackson Serv 22 Horse breaker Yorks, Swinton
Frances Parker Serv 18 Carter Yorks, Bridlington
James Burwell Serv 17 Plough boy Yorks, Bridlington
John Baynes Serv 40 Ag Lab Yorks, Barmston
George Hood Serv 29 Ag Lab Yorks, Wetwang
The death of William WILSON
William WILSON died in the second quarter of 1870. (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 177)
Anne - a 'wealthy' widow
1871 Census Sun/Mon. 2/3rd April 1871
Source: FHL Film PRO Ref RG10
Piece: 4805; Folio: ; Page: 20;
Dwelling: Field House
Place: Harpham, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Birthplace
Anne E Wilson Head Wid 38 Farmer 200 acres Yorks, Bridlington
employ 4 labourers
Ann Wilson Dau U 19 Yorks, Harpham
Thomas C Wilson Son U 17 Yorks, Harpham
Isabella Wilson Dau U 11 Yorks, Harpham
Mary Wilson Dau U 9 Yorks, Harpham
Elizabeth Wilson Dau U 6 Yorks, Harpham
John Wilson Son U 3 Yorks, Harpham
Anne's mother, Isabella CROMPTON, a widow since 1862, was living with her. At this moment it is not known where Isabella CROMPTON was living in 1871 and for the first nine years of widowhood?
1881 Census Sun/Mon 2/3rd April 1881
Source: FHL Film 1342145 PRO Ref RG11
Piece: 4792; Folio: 49; Page: 1;
Dwelling: Field House
Place: Harpham, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Birthplace
Anne E. Wilson Head W 48 Farmers widow Yorks, Bridlington
Annie Wilson Dau U 29 Yorks, Harpham
Alice Wilson Dau U 15 Yorks, Harpham
Isabella Crompton Mother W 73 Farmer's widow Yorks, Bridlington
Francis B. Green Vis U 20 Farmers son Yorks, Goodmanham
Harriett Reed Serv U 20 House maid domestic Essex, Widdington
Ann Plewes Serv M 26 Kitchen maid domestic Essex, Widdington
William Beale Serv U 17 Farm servant indoors Essex, Widdington
Henry Yates Serv U 24 Farm servant Essex, Springfield
John Bayes Serv M 58 Farm serv Handicap:Deaf Yorks, Baisington
Thomas Metcalfe Board U 32 Temporary Curate of Yorks, Westend
In 1881 Thomas C. WILSON was married.
Ann in retirement
By 1891 Ann had retired and moved in to a 'large' house in Driffield Road, Nafferton, with her spinster daughter.
1891 Census Sun/Mon 5/6th April 1891
Source: FHL Film PRO Ref RG12
Piece: 3955; Folio: 63; Page: 1;
Dwelling: Driffield Road
Census Place: Nafferton, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Birthplace
Ann E Wilson Head Wid 58 Retired farmer Yorks, Bridlington
Annie Wilson Dau S 39 Yorks, Harpham Field
Alice A Webber Vis S 31 Yorks, Grimsby
Agnes Rounding Serv S 15 General domestic servant Yorks, Harpham
In 1901 Ann Elizabeth and her daughter Mary were at North End Farm in Middleton-in-the-Wold, the home of her daughter Clara. The census shows Ann to be a visitor. Mary E, Ann's other daughter, was also at North End Farm but is described by the Enumerator as 'sister-in-law' . Does this suggest a more permanent residence than 'visitor'.
1901 Census Sun/Mon 31st March/1st April 1901
Source: FHL Film TNA Ref RG13
Piece: 4520; Folio: 14; Page: 2; Sched: 7
Dwelling: North End Farm
Place: Middleton-on-the-Wold, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
Ebenezer Medforth Head M 62 Farmer Employer Yorks, Grassmoor
Clara S Medforth Wife M 43 Yorks, Barmston
Mary S Medforth Dau 2 Yorks, Middleton
Mary E Wilson S-i-l S 42 Living on own means Yorks, Barmston
Ann E Wilson Vis Wid 68 Living on own means Yorks, Bridlington
Alice Pinkney Serv S 20 Housemaid domestic Worker Yorks, Esk Valley
Edith Harstalle Serv S 16 Housemaid domestic Worker Yorks, Lund
Joseph Arnold Serv S 19 Waggoner on farm Worker Yorks, Driffield
William Geag Serv S 24 Stockman cattle Worker Yorks, Cranswick
In 1911 this arrangement appears more permanent in 1911, though Ann E is recorded, by Clara, as her aunt.
1911 Census: Sun/Mon 2nd April/3rd April 1911
Source: TNA Ref: RG14 PN28871
Reg. Gen. Ref: RG78 PN1660 En.Dist: 2 Sched: 128
RegDist: SubDist:
Dwelling: [North End Farm]
Place: Middleton on the Wolds, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms in dwelling, other than scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom: 11
Years married:
Children: Alive 1, dead none
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
Clara Simpson Medforth Head W 53 Carrying On Farm Employer Yorks, Barmston
Business
Mary Selina Medforth Dau S 12 Yorks, Middleton on the Wolds
Mary Ellen Wilson Sis S 52 Yorks, Barmston
Annie Elizabeth Wilson Aunt W 78 Yorks, Bridlington
Mary Eseritt Serv S 17 Housemaid Domestic Yorks, Garton
Ruth Annie Tannery Serv S 17 Kitchenmaid Domestic Yorks, Middleton on the Wolds
Robert Wilson [Serv] S 22 Foreman On Farm Yorks, Thornholme
Charles Fletcher [Serv] S 19 Waggoner On Farm Yorks, Hutton Cranswick
Ann died in the first quarter of 1917. (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 493).
Ann(ie) - first child of William and Ann Elizabeth WILSON
Annie was born in the first quarter of 1853. (GRO ref: Malton 9d 286). It is likely that Annie died aged 75 in the second quarter of 1927. (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 361)
1901 Census Sun/Mon 31st March/1st April 1901
Source: FHL Film TNA Ref RG13
Piece: 4519; Folio: 125; Page: 27; Sched: 207
Dwelling: 55 Shady Lane
Place: Driffield, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
Annie Wilson Head S 48 Living on own means Yorks, Harpham
There is no obvious record of Annie WILSON in the 1911 census. Annie died in the second quarter of 1927 (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 361)
Thomas Crompton WILSON - second child of William and Ann Elizabeth
Thomas Crompton WILSON was born in the second quarter of 1853 (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 227) He married Margaret Hudson TOPHAM, known as Meggie, in the third quarter of 1888, (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 445). She was born in the first quarter of 1850 (GRO ref: Driffield 23 33) and died in the third quarter of 1923. (GRO ref: Bridlington 9d 318) Thomas died in the second quarter of 1934. (GRO ref: Bridlington 9d 401)
Margaret Ellen - third child of William and Ann Elizabeth
Margaret Ellen was born in the first quarter of 1857 (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 230). In 1871 Margaret was a 14 year old at the 26 pupil The Hall School in Middle Street, Nafferton and in 1881 she was living with her brother, Thomas Crompton WILSON, at Bainton Field Farm.
In the third quarter of 1882 she married George Thomas (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 435), who was born in the third quarter of 1855 (GRO ref: Beverley 9d 104).
1891 Census Sun/Mon 5/6th April 1891
Source: FHL Film TNA Ref RG12
Piece: Folio: Page: Sched: 38
Dwelling: Layes Hill Farm
Place: Lund, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Employ Birthplace
George T Grubb Head M 35 Farmer Employer Yorks, Lund
Margaret E Grubb Wife M 33 Yorks, Harpham Field
Thomas Grubb Son 7 Yorks, Lund
Alice Clark Serv U 17 General servant Employee Yorks, Sledmere
Albert Hirst Serv U 28 Farm servant Employee Yorks, York
John W Robson Serv U 14 Farm servant Employee Yorks, Lund
George Grubb Uncle W 60 Agricultural Labour Employee Yorks, North Dalton
Thomas Stephenson Uncle S 50 Agricultural Labour Employee Yorks, Lund
Their son Thomas was born in the third quarter of 1883 (GRO ref: Beverley 9d 113).
1901 Census Sun/Mon 31st March/1st April 1901
Source: FHL Film TNA Ref RG13
Piece: 4455; Folio: 29; Page: 22; Sched: 152
Dwelling: Church Street
Place: Market Weighton, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
George T Grubb Head M 43 Brewers traveller Worker Yorks, Lund
Margaret E Grubb Wife M 42 Yorks, Harpham
Clara J Grubb Dau 9 Yorks, Lund
Ernest C Humpherson Bord U 21 Brewers clerk Worker Yorks, York
Their daughter Clara Isabel was born in the second quarter of 1892 (GRO ref: Beverley 9d 115).
1911 Census: Sun/Mon 2nd April/3rd April 1911
Source: TNA Ref: RG14 PN28493
Reg. Gen. Ref: RG78 PN1634 En.Dist: 2 Sched: 142
RegDist: Pocklington SubDist: Market Weighton
Dwelling: Church Side
Place: Market Weighton, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms in dwelling, other than scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom: 8
Years married: 28
Children: Alive 2, dead none
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
George Thomas Grubb Head M 54 Brewers Traveller Worker Yorks, Lund
Margaret Ellen Grubb Wife M 53 Yorks, Harpham
1921 Census: Sun 19th June 1921
Source: RG15; Piece: ;
RegDist number: 518; SubDist: 3; ED 3; Sched: 31;
Reg District: Pocklington; Parish: Market Weighton & Arras
Dwelling: Church Side,
Place: Market Weighton, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms: 6
Children under sixteen: none
Name Rel Age Mar Occupation Employer Work place Birthplace
Yrs Mn
George Thomas Grubb Head 65 6 M Brewers Traveller John Smith Tadcaster At home Yorks, [Lund]
Mary Ellen Grubb Wife 64 6 M Home Duties Yorks, [Harpham]
George Thomas did not fill in the 1921 Census completely correct.
There is no obvious record in the 1939 Register. Margaret Ellen of Holme Road, Market Weighton, died on 18 February 1950 at the age of 92 (Probate and GRO ref: Goole 2b 602) leaving £2193 5s 4d to Thomas GRUBB, a compositor living in Goole. George Thomas GRUBB died on 19 May 1930 at Church Side, Market Weighton (Probate and GRO Ref: Pocklington 9d 85) leaving £1004 5s 5d to his wife.
Clara Simpson WILSON - fourth child of William and Ann Elizabeth
Clara Simpson WILSON was born in the second quarter of 1857. (GRO ref: Bridlington 9d 252) It is believed that she took the name Simpson from her grandmother and mother Margaret SIMPSON, who was William WILSON's mother. In the fourth quarter of 1895, at the age of 38, she married Ebenezer MEDFORTH, a farmer of North End Farm, Middleton-on-the Wolds, who was 19 years her senior. (GRO ref: Bridlington 9d 651). Ebenezer MEDFORTH was born in the second quarter of 1838 (GRO ref: Bridlington 23 27) The 1901 census shows Clara's mother Ann as a visitor and sister Mary E as resident. Their only child Mary Selina was born in the fourth quarter of 1898 (GRO ref: Driffield 9s 345)
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| Above: An aerial photograph locating North End Farm, Middleton on the Wolds |
1901 Census Sun/Mon 31st March/1st April 1901
Source: FHL Film TNA Ref RG13
Piece: 4520; Folio: 14; Page: 2; Sched: 7
Dwelling: North End Farm
Place: Middleton on the Wolds, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
Ebenezer Medforth Head M 62 Farmer Employer Yorks, Grassmoor
Clara S Medforth Wife M 43 Yorks, Bainton
Mary S Medforth Dau 2 Yorks, Middleton on the Wolds
Mary E Wilson S-i-l S 42 Living on own means Yorks, Bainton
Ann E Wilson Vis W 68 Living on own means Yorks, Bridlington
Alice Pinkney Serv S 20 Housemaid domestic Worker Yorks, Esk Valley
Edith Harshattle Serv S 16 Kitchenmaid domestic Worker Yorks, Lund
Joseph Arnold Serv S 19 Waggoner on farm Worker Yorks, Driffield
William Geag Serv S 24 Sto??mason on farm Worker Yorks, Middleton on the Wolds
Ebenezer MEDFORTH died in the first quarter of 1908 (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 245)
1911 Census: Sun/Mon 2nd April/3rd April 1911
Source: TNA Ref: RG14 PN28871
Reg. Gen. Ref: RG78 PN1660 En.Dist: 2 Sched: 128
RegDist: SubDist:
Dwelling: [North End Farm]
Place: Middleton on the Wolds, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms in dwelling, other than scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom: 11
Years married:
Children: Alive 1, dead none
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
Clara Simpson Medforth Head W 53 Carrying On Farm Employer Yorks, Barmston
Business
Mary Selina Medforth Dau 12 Yorks, Middleton on the Wolds
Mary Ellen Wilson Sis S 52 Yorks, Barmston
Annie Elizabeth Wilson Aunt W 78 Yorks, Bridlington
Mary Eseritt Serv S 17 Housemaid Domestic Yorks, Garton
Ruth Annie Tannery Serv S 17 Kitchenmaid Domestic Yorks, Middleton on the Wolds
Robert Wilson [Serv] S 22 Foreman On Farm Yorks, Thornholme
Charles Fletcher [Serv] S 19 Waggoner On Farm Yorks, Hutton Cranswick
In this 1911 census Annie Elizabeth WILSON, wrongly recorded by Clara as her Aunt, declares having nine children two of whom have died.
1921 Census: Sun 19th June 1921
Source: RG15; Piece: ;
RegDist number: 526; SubDist: 2; ED 6; Sched: 208;
Reg District: Bridlington; Parish: Bridlington
Dwelling: 3 Flamborough Road,
Place: Bridlington, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms: 14
Children under sixteen: none
Name Rel Age Mar Occupation Work place Birthplace
Yrs Mn
Clara Simpson Medforth Head 64 1 W Home Duties 3 Flambro Rd Bridlington Yorks, Bramston
Mary Selina Medforth Dau 22 7 S Home Duties 3 Flambro Rd Bridlington Yorks, Middleton
Mary Ellen Wilson Sister 62 6 S Home duties 3 Flambro Rd Bridlington Yorks, Barmston
Isabel Williams Cous 61 11 W Yorks, Harpham
Elizabeth Topham Cous 56 7 W Yorks, Harpham
John Elgey Cous 7 - BL Yorks, Scampston
Maud Hare Vis 50 3 M Yorks, Halifax
Hannah Elizabeth Sellers Serv 15 3 S General Domestic 3 Flambro Rd Bridlington Yorks, Melburn?
Servant
The 1921 census records Clara Simpson's sister Mary Ellen as a 62 year old spinpter. This confirms that it was unlikely she married or had children.
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In 2023, 3 Flamborough Road was the Herbinger Arms, which was suitable for a hotel
having 14 rooms recorded in the 1921 census. Built between 1894 and 1912, this house
would be slightly larger than most of the houses along the road. In 2024 Zoopla
offers an 11 bedroomed mid terraced house, in the road, for £375,000.
Right: 3 Flambro Road July 2023 |
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Clara died in the fourth quarter of 1938. (GRO ref: Buckrose 9d 39) On 01 April 1937 the Registration district of Buckrose was formed from Bridlington, Driffield and Pocklington districts.
Isabella WILSON - fifth child of William and Ann Elizabeth
| Isabella was born in the third quarter of 1859. (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 252)
In 1871, aged 11, she was living with her widowed mother in Field House, Bainton. In 1881 she had moved 2.7 miles to live independently at Laurel Bank, now East End, Kilham, YO25 4RY. Right: An aerial photograph locating Laurel Bank, Harpham |
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1881 Census Sun/Mon 2/3rd April 1881
Source: FHL Film TNA Ref RG11
Piece: 4796; Folio: 96; Page: 11; Sched: 60
Dwelling: Laurel Bank, Burlington Road
Place: Kilham, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Birthplace
Isabella Wilson Head U 21 Retired farmer's daughter Yorks, Harpham
Mary Wilson Sis U 19 Retired farmer's daughter Yorks, Harpham
Alice Ann Webber Bord U 21 Retired farmer's daughter Lincs, Grimsby
| In the second quarter of 1882 Isabella married the Rev. Theodore WILLIAMS
(GRO ref: Driffield 9d 455) who was born in Corsham, Wiltshire in the fourth
quarter of 1847 (GRO ref: Chippenham 8 256). He became the vicar of St. Martins,
Scampston in the ancient parish of Rillington. Scampston, formerly a chapelry under
Rillington, was for a few years severed from Rillington, and constituted a distinct parish.
The living is a new vicarage, in the gift of A. J. CHOLMLEY, Esq., of Newton Hall, and held by the Rev. Theodore WILLIAMS, M.A., of Wadham College, Oxford. Its annual value is £60, but this is supplemented by £100 given by the lord of the manor. Right: Rev. Theodore WILLIAMS Vicar of Scampston 1882-1894 Source: Rillington - an East Yorkshire village Below right: Scampston Church [Scampston was the home of the St Quintin family, owners of the Well Close Farm.] |
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| The church was rebuilt in 1845-6, in place of an old one which dated from Norman
times, but was in such a dilapidated condition that its restoration was impossible. The
present edifice, which is dedicated to St. Martin, is in the Early Decorated style of
architecture, and consists of chancel, nave, two aisles, south porch, and open bell
turret containing two bells. The cost, about £2,000, was defrayed by William St. Quintin,
Esq., the then lord of the manor. On each side of the nave is an arcade of four pointed
arches dividing it from the aisles. All the interior fittings and furniture are of oak.
There is no burial ground; the dead are interred at Rillington.
Source: Bulmer's History and Directory of East Yorkshire (1892) |  |
1891 Census Sun/Mon 5/6th April 1891
Source: FHL Film TNA Ref RG12
Piece: 3971; Folio: 16; Page: 7; Sched: 30
Dwelling: The Vicarage
Place: Scampston, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Employ Birthplace
Thedore Williams Head M 42 Vicar of Scampton Wilts, Corsham
Isabell Williams Wife M 31 Yorks, Harpham
Gilbert Beckett Williams Son 8 Yorks, Scampston
Cecil T Ormond Williams Son 5 Yorks, Scampston
Hyla Gwyn[ne] Williams Son 2 Yorks, Scampston
Mary Buston Serv S 16 General servant Yorks, Rillington
Betsey Sanderson Serv S 13 Nurse Yorks, Nafferton
Theodore and Isabella's children were:
Rev. Theodore WILLIAMS died in office at Scampton, on 20 April 1894 (GRO ref: Malton 9d 233) leaving £1008 5s 6d. In the 1901 and 1911 census Isabella was registered at her sister's.
1901 Census Sun/Mon 31st March/1st April 1901
Source: FHL Film TNA Ref RG13
Piece: 4520; Folio: 33; Page: 9; Sched: 62
Dwelling: Bainton Field House
Place: Bainton, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
Thomas Bielby Topham Head M 41 Farmer Employer Yorks, Bainton
Alice Topham Wife M 35 Yorks, Harpham
Isabella Williams Vis Wid 41 Living on own means Yorks, Harpham
Eva Williams Vis Wid 81 Yorks, Scampston
John Fox Serv S 28 Foreman on farm Yorks, Thixendale
John Frances Hiel Serv S 25 Waggoner Yorks, Bainton
Charles Thomas Harner Serv S 19 Teamster Yorks, Nafferton
James Samuel Hodgson Serv S 17 Horse boy Yorks, Bainton
John Wright Serv S 16 Horse boy Yorks, Tibthorpe
Charles Fontee Serv W 54 Shepherd Yorks, Bainton
Kelruah Robson Serv S 25 Cook domestic Yorks, ????killa
Amy Elizabth Mans Serv S 16 Kitchen maid domestic Yorks, Watton
By 1911 Isabella and her children had taken residence, with her sister, at Bainton Field House.
1911 Census: Sun/Mon 2nd April/3rd April 1911
Source: TNA Ref: RG14 PN28872
Reg. Gen. Ref: RG78 PN1660 En.Dist: 3 Sched: 75
RegDist: Driffield SubDist: Bainton
Dwelling: Field House
Place: Bainton, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms in dwelling, other than scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom: 10
Years married: 21 years
Children: Alive - , dead -
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
Thomas Bielby Topham Head M 51 Farmer Yorks, Bainton
Alice Topham Wife M 45 Yorks, Harpham
Isabella Williams S-i-L Wid 51 Yorks, Harpham
Hyla Gwynne Williams Neph S 22 Student In Arts Yorks, Scampston
Eva Kathleen Williams Niece S 18 Yorks, Scampston
Charles Whitting Serv M 34 Shepherd Yorks, Towthorpe
Thomas Dunnington Serv S 25 Foreman On Farm Yorks, Louthburn
William Driffin Serv S 21 Horseman On Farm Yorks, Nafferton
George Botham Serv S 17 Horse Boy On Farm Yorks, Kirkburn
Mark Ernest Kirby Serv S 17 Horse Boy On Farm Yorks, Preston
John Alfred Dixon Serv S 16 Horse Boy On Farm Yorks, Ruston Parva
Louisa Barr Serv S 20 Housemaid Domestic Yorks, Bainton
Minnie Vickerman Serv S 18 Cook Domestic Yorks, Dotterill
George Cooper Serv S 21 Horseboy On Farm Suffolk, Wenbaston
In 1918 Isabella was living at 'Kirklea', St John's Road, Driffield (CWGC)
1921 Census: Sun 19th June 1921
Source: RG15; Piece: ;
RegDist number: 526; SubDist: 2; ED 6; Sched: 208;
Reg District: Bridlington; Parish: Bridlington
Dwelling: 3 Flamborough Road,
Place: Bridlington, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms: 14
Children under sixteen: none
Name Rel Age Mar Occupation Work place Birthplace
Yrs Mn
Clara Simpson Medforth Head 64 1 W Home Duties 3 Flambro Rd Bridlington Yorks, Bramston
Mary Selina Medforth Dau 22 7 S Home Duties 3 Flambro Rd Bridlington Yorks, Middleton
Mary Ellen Wilson Sister 62 6 S Home duties 3 Flambro Rd Bridlington Yorks, Barmston
Isabel Williams Cous 61 11 W Yorks, Harpham
Elizabeth Topham Cous 56 7 W Yorks, Harpham
John Elgey Cous 7 - BL Yorks, Scampston
Maud Hare Vis 50 3 M Yorks, Halifax
Hannah Elizabeth Sellers Serv 15 3 S General Domestic 3 Flambro Rd Bridlington Yorks, Melburn?
Servant
The children of Isabella and Theodore
William Gilbert A'Beckett WILLIAMS - Isabella and Theodore's first child
Gilbert was born in the second quarter of 1882 in Scampston, North Yorkshire (GRO ref: Malton 9d 408).
1901 Census Sun/Mon 31st March/1st April 1901
Source: FHL Film TNA Ref RG13
Piece: 4784; Folio: 6; Page: 4; Sched: 16
Dwelling: 22 Grey Street
Place: Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
William Gilbert a'Beckett Head S 18 Bank Clerk Worker Yorks, Scampston
In 1909, Gilbert was lodger with Mrs Matthews of 46 Yorksergate, Malton, where he had a furnished bedroom on the first floor and use of a ground floor sitting room.
1911 Census: Sun/Mon 2nd April/3rd April 1911
Source: TNA Ref: RG14 PN
Reg. Gen. Ref: RG78 PN ; En.Dist: 01; Piece: 28770; Sched: 229
RegDist: SubDist: Myton
Dwelling: 11 Fountain Street
Place: Hull, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms in dwelling, other than scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom: 9
Years married:
Children: Alive four, dead none
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
James Askwith Head M 66 Out of business Yorks, Kirby Underdale
Sarah Askwith Wife M 68 Derby, Belper
Annie Elizabeth Askwith Dau S 41 Clerk Corresponde Worker Yorks, Bishop Wilton
William Thomas Askwith Son S 37 Yorks, Bishop Wilton
Sarah Mary Askwith Dau S 33 Yorks, Bishop Wilton
Rebecca Street Board S 57 Dressmaker Worker Ches, Lower Whitington
Wm Gilbert a'Beckett Williams Board S 28 Bank Clerk Worker Yorks, Scampston
1921 Census: Sun 19th June 1921
Source: RG15; Piece: ;
RegDist number: 525; SubDist: 3; ED 3; Sched: 76;
Reg District: ; Parish:
Dwelling: Bainton Heights
Place: Bainton, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms: 10
Children under sixteen: none
Name Rel Age Mar Occupation Employer Work place Birthplace
Yrs Mn
John Harold Topham Head 28 11 S Farmer Employer Yorks, Bainton
Dorothy Margaret Topham Sis 25 11 S Yorks, Bainton
William Gilbert Board 39 1 S Bank Clerk Joseph Patter agent Out of work Yorks, Scampton
A'Beckett Williams to Bishop Cake Co
Harriet Elizabeth Dunn Serv 21 4 S Domestic Servant John Topham Yorks, North Dalton
William Longstaff Serv 60 4 S Groom & Gardener John Topham Yorks, Aysgarth
1939 England and Wales Register 29 September 1939 ED Area code: JCO ED District code: X Sched no: 267 Dwelling: Holme Road Borough,UD,RD: Pocklington, East Yorkshire Names Sex D of B Status Personal Occupation Others William G A'B Williams M 18may1882 S Retired Bank Cashier ARP Voluntary
The National Identity Number, devised from this Registration, would have been: Enumeration Area code+Emuneration District code+Schedule number+position in house
Gilbert died on 03 April 1962 at Glenfield, Holme Road, Market Weighton. He left £9288 2 shillings and 6 pence (£9288.12.5) In 2024 this would be worth £267,300 by Retail Price Index conversion. to his brother-in-law Charles Eric Boast and to Margaret Isabel WILLIAMS, a spinster.
Theodore Cecil Ormond WILLIAMS MC - Isabella and Theodore's second child
Theodore Cecil O WILLIAMS was born in the fourth quarter of 1885 (GRO ref: Malton 9d 392) . He was christened by his father on 11 October 1885 at Scampton. Theodore lived at Field House, Bainton. In the 1901 census Theodore, aged 15, attended St Edmunds School, Canterbury. As a Temp Lt later Capt he is recorded as living at Kirklea St John's Road Driffield.
Theodore transferred from the Inns of Court Officer Training to 16 Battalion Notts and Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment, a reserve battalion. It is possible he entered France on 23 November 1914. The London Gazette of 30 May 1916, page 5327 records Theodore's seniority as a 2nd Lt. from 24 November 1914 and promotion to temporary lieutenant from 11 March 1917 (London Gazette of 30 March 1917, page 3189). On 24 November 1914 Theodore was transferred from the Reserve Battalion (London Gazette of 28 July 1916, page 7489). He was promoted to acting Captain from 06 August 1917 (London Gazette of 11 December 1917, page 13039) and temporary Captain from 21 September 1917 (London Gazette of 21 December 1917, page 13438). By this time he had been awarded his MC.
Theodore's Military Cross was Gazetted on 16 October 1917 as T/Lt Theodore Cecil Ormond Williams Notts & Derby R. (London Gazette of 16 October 1917, Supplement 30340, page 10712) . Note: A further reference to Theodore in Gazette edition 30561 dated 5 March 1917, but nothing has been found.)
The War Diary records:
06 March 1916 The Battalion arrived in France (Theodore does not appear to have been one of the original officers.)
09 March 1916 the Battalion were at Thiepval attacking the Schwaben Redoubt before dawn. Half way across No Man's Land the enemy opened fire with machine guns and rifles. 'B' Coy reached the German lines with heavy casualties; 'C' Coy were hindered by considerable wire; 'D' Coy were held up by heavy machine gun and rifle fire. After two hours, a counter attack force 'B' Coy back.
05 June 1916 Givency 2nd Liet. WILLIAMS TCO and six other 2nd Lieuts joined the Battalion.
03 September 1916 In Reserve at Beaumont Hamel as carrying parties making several journeys across No Man's Land.
| Officers | |||
| Killed in Action | Wounded | Died of Wounds | Missing |
| 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Other ranks | |||
| Killed in Action | Wounded | Died of wounds | Missing |
| 26 | 134 | 64 | |
23 March 1917 Barracks Ypres 2nd Lieut TCO WILLIAMS promoted LIEUTENANT with effect March 12th 1917.
31 July 1917 Serques (Yser Canal, Ypres) Hill Top Sector. At 3.50am the artillery barrage opened & our four lines advanced to get as close under it as possible. The men followed closely & the objectives assigned to the Battalion were secured with little difficulty by A Coy commanded by CAPT CG LORD B Coy commanded by CAPT. PH COLERIDGE MC, C Coy commanded by CAPTAIN LH ASKWITH and D Coy commanded by Lieut. TCO WILLIAMS. The enemy held the trenches lightly & only put up a weak resistance. During the advance the Battalion captured 120 Prisoners & 2 machine guns. (Note: He is not credited with his MC.)
Theodore was recorded going into No Man's Land to recover wounded. In many instances this act results in the award of an MC.
15 August 1917 La Coq de Paille, St Julien Lieut TCO WILLIAMS and two other ranks went out to bring in a prisoner who appeared to be wounded. He brought him in, and seeing six others in a shell hole, brought them in also. Lance Corporal HURT, who had previously been out witf Lieut WILLIAMS, then went out again & brought in a further party of four.
11 September 1917 Ontario Camp near Reninghelst The following Officers were awarded the "MILITARY CROSS" for gallantry and devotion to Duty during the operation of July 31st to 6th August 1917 ... LIEUT TCO WILLIAMS ...
20 September 1917 Shrewsbury Forest The Battalion attacked the German Lines at SHREWSBURY FOREST. Whilst a Victoria Cross was awarded, Theodore is not mentioned in the account of the attack.
29 October 1917 Wakefield Huts near Locre Lieut TCO WILLIAMS MC promoted Acting Captain.
10 January 1917 Dambre Camp Captain TCO WILLIAMS MC proceeded on leave to ENGLAND.
31 January 1917 Railway Camp, Heodecourt Captain TCO WILLIAMS MC returned from leave to ENGLAND.
Theodore missed no action.
As a captain he Died of Wounds sustained at Clery, Somme on 24 March 1918 and was buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension Plot X.F.2. Dernacourt is 3 miles south of Albert. (On 26 March, Dernancourt was evacuated ahead of the German advance, and the cemetery remained in their hands until the village was recaptured on 9 August 1918.
Extracts from the War Diary records events of late March 1918, leading up to the death of Theodore on 24 March 1918 at Clery-sur-Somme.
22nd March 1918 16 Sherwood Foresters moved into line at LONGUEVAL
During the morning along the Battle Front troops began to fall back and by 2.30pm the Battalion was in touch with the Enemy. Heavy Machine Gun Fire from Enemy Aircraft Battalions on the flank were attacked at 3pm and at 6.20pm flanks having given way the Battalion had orders to withdraw by Platoons to BOIS DE BEURRE, rearguard actions being fought by A & C Companies. Assembly was completed at BOIS DE BUERRE at 8pm. At 11pm the Battalion moved into support of the 17th Battalion KRR [Kings Royal Rifle] Corps and 16th Battalion RIFLE BRIGADE who were holding the GREEN LINE at TINCOURT WOOD. Captain LJB HARRISON took Command of the Battalion vice LIEUT COL JR WEBSTER DSO MC who was wounded and believed taken prisoner.
23rd At 8am orders were received to withdraw and take up a line from BEUNE to NURLU- PERRONE ROAD at 1pm the Battalion withdrew from this line under pressure and took up a line at MONT ST QUENTIN. MAJOR HR STEVENS MC returned from DETAILS and assumed command of the Battalion. The Battalion was nearly surrounded during the fighting at this point and fell back fighting towards CLERY. Here the Battalion was reorganised and formed a defensive flank along with small parties of various units An enemy attack was repulsed.
24th During the day the line was withdrawn across the rivers and at 8pm the Bridge was blown up.
25th A quiet day. at 11pm the Enemy attacked heavily on the flanks and the Battalion was nearly surrounded and withdrew to the line near HERBECOURT and dug in.
26th The Enemy heavily attacked our line again, capturing HERBECOURT and another withdrawal was necessary. The Battalion fell back fighting all the way, fighting rearguard action for the Division and formed the main line at PROGART. The Battalion was heavily shelled.
| Officers | |||
| Killed in Action | Wounded | Died of Wounds | Missing |
| 2 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| Other ranks | |||
| Killed in Action | Wounded | Died of wounds | Missing |
| 14 | 179 | 104 | |
| The possible overland marching route on modern roads, as described in the War Diary. The times are walking times according to Google. Source: Google maps. Click on the map to open a scalable pdf map in a new window |
| A trench map of Clery-sur-Somme showing clearly the bridge over the Somme crossed
on 24 March 1918. Source: 62NW Peronne and Suzanne Trenches correct 06 March 1918
Click on the map to open a scalable pdf map in a new window |
| Theodore's pension record confirms his rank and regiment. A war gratuity of £208 10
shillings was paid to Gertrude Helen on 9 August 1918. The pension card records that
she remarried a (Captain John Otto) Paget (MC). This was in the fourth quarter of 1918
at St Georges Hanover Square (GRO ref: St George's Hanover Square 1a 1014) and
shortly after Theodore' death
Right: Theodore William's pension card |
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| Right: Theodore William's memorial in Bainton Church |  |
Theodore's wife: Gertrude Helen
Gertrude Helen BUTT was born on 20 October 1890 at Abbotsbury, Dorset (GRO ref: Weymouth 5a 289) to Herbert Talbott BUTT, a carpenter, and Rosina. She was baptised on 08 January 1891 at Abbotsbury.
Her second marriage took place in the parish church of Christ Church, Mayfair.
| 1918 Marriage solemnised at the Parish Church in the Parish of Christ Church Mayfair in the County of London | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| When married | Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or Profession |
Residence | Father's name |
Father's profession |
| October 15th 1918 | John Otto Paget |
58 | Bachelor | Captain HM Army |
3 Hertford St | Edmond Arthur Paget |
Gentleman |
| No. 51 | Gertrude Williams |
28 | Widow | 5 Bloomsbury St | Herbert Talbot-Butt | Land agent | |
| Married in the
Parish Church according to the
Established Church by Licence by me ES Hilhard This Marriage was John Otto Paget Witness Kat.l.. .and solemnised between us Gertrude H Williams Witness Rosalind Paget |
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Since her baptism, Gertrude's wedding certificate showed her father had acquired a double barrelled name and had become a land agent. It was witnessed by Rosalind Paget.
In 1920, as a widow, she lived 10 Solon New Road W2 as Gertrude BUTT, along with Edwin William BUTT, Eliza Ann BUTT and Robert Golding BUTT. There is no easy explanation of who Edwin William BUTT, who was in 1911 a house decorator; perhaps an uncle.
1921 Census: Sun 19th June 1921
Source: RG15; Piece: ;
RegDist number: 408; SubDist: ; ED 9; Sched: 147;
Reg District: ; Parish:
Dwelling: Burrough on the Hill
Place: Melton Mobray, Leicestershire
Rooms:
Children under sixteen: none
BL=Both parents alive; FD=father dead; MD=mother dead
Name Rel Age Mar Occupation Employer Work place Birthplace
Yrs Mn
John Otto Paget Head 61 1 M Gentleman not occupied for a living Leic, Leicester
Gertrude Helen Paget Wife 30 10 M Home Duties [Dorset, Abbotsbury]
Anne Paget Dau 1 9 BL Dorset
Ivy Bestard Serv 16 0 S Private Domestic Leic, Somerby
1939 England and Wales Register 29 September 1939 ED Area code: RGT ED District code: K Sched no: 27 Dwelling: Burrough House Borough,UD,RD: Melton & Belvoir, Leicestershire Names Sex D of B Status Personal Occupation Others Gertrude Paget F 20oct1890 W Private Means Joan Talbot-Butt F 19mat1910 S Domestic Science Teacher
The National Identity Number, devised from this Registration, would have been: Enumeration Area code+Emuneration District code+Schedule number+position in house
The Kensington and Chelsea Electoral Register of 1955 shows Gertrude and Eden Paget recorded as living in 181/183 Cromwell Road.
Her husband died in Borrough on 04 February 1934. He left £721 12 shillings and 1 pence to his wife and Henry Anthony Birkbeck, a major in the army. In 2024 this would be worth £69,620 by Retail Price Index conversion. There is no mention of his daughter Anne. According to her headstone, and probate, Gertrude, of Fortenbank Prior Dean, Petersfield, Hants, died on 12 December 1978 aged 88 and was buried in Priors Dean Churchyard, Hampshire. (GRO ref: Petersfield 20 0501) She left £6040 to unnamed benefactors. In 2024 this would be worth £41, 210 by Retail Price Index conversion.
Anne Paget - Gertrude's daughter
An Anne PAGET was born in the third quarter of 1919. Her mother is recorded as a Talbott-Butt, which correspond to Gertrude's father's surname on her Paget marriage certificate and therefore Gertrude's maiden name when marrying Theodore WILLIAMS. Anne's registration district of Melton Mobray was Gertrude's home in the 1921 census. (GRO ref: Melton Mobray 7a 437) This does corresponds to the 1921 census.
In the third quarter of 1942 an Anne PAGET married John G WORSLEY-TAYLOR (GRO Westminster 1a 953). The grooms double barrelled surname and the location would suggest this is the correct Anne Paget.
An Anne TAYLOR, born 02 September 1920, died in the second quarter of 1970 (GRO ref: St Pancras 5d2276). This birth date corresponds to her age in the 1921 census. There are two possible probates.
Hyla Gwynne WILLIAMS - Isabella and Theodore's third child
Hyla was born in Scampton, Yorkshire on 08 October 1888 GRO ref: Malton 9d 3398)
Graduated BA from University College, Durham in 1911. The Driffield Times records him being ordained on Trinity Sunday 1912. Curate of Normanton-by-Derby 1912-17; Holy Trinity Chesterfield; 1917-1921; St. Paul's Derby 1921-25; St Saviour Bath 1925-26; Vicar of Barnsdale with Farndale 1926-31 living at Farndale Vicarage; Osmotherley, Northallerton, Diocese of York from 1931-1936 From 1937 he was vicar of Beeley, Matlock, Derbyshire whose living was valued at £301, living at Vicarage. In Kelly's Directory of 1941, Hyla is recorded still living at The Vicarage, Beeley, Matlock, Darley Dale. The 1951 phone book records him living at South Wingfield Vicarage with a phone number of Alfreton 326 in the North Riding of Yorkshire.
The 1901 census shows he was a 12 year old pupil at St Edmonds School, Canterbury.
1911 Census: Sun/Mon 2nd April/3rd April 1911
Source: TNA Ref: RG14 PN
Reg. Gen. Ref: RG78 PN 525; En.Dist: 3; Piece: 28872; Sched: 74
RegDist: 525; SubDist: 3
Dwelling:
Place: Bainton Heights, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms in dwelling, other than scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom: 10
Years married: 21
Children: Alive none, dead none
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
Thomas Bielby Topham Head M 51 Farmer Employer Yorks, Bainton
Alice Topham Wife M 45 Yorks, Harpham
Isabella Williams S-i-l W 51 Yorks, Harpham
Hyla Gwynne Williams Neph S 22 Student in Acts Yorks, Scampston
Eva Kathleen Williams Niece S 18 Yorks, Scampston
plus nine 'servants' working on the farm and in the house
1921 Census: Sun 19th June 1921
Source: RG15; Piece: ;
RegDist number: 435; SubDist: 3; ED 8; Sched: 58;
Reg District: North Derby; Parish:
Dwelling: 136 Nottingham Road
Place: Derby, Derbyshire
Rooms: 5
Children under sixteen: 1
BL=Both parents alive; FD=father dead; MD=mother dead
Whole time school
Name Rel Age Mar Occupation Employer Work place Birthplace
Yrs Mn
John Gilham Head 55 6 M Signalman Out of work Shrop, Ludlow
Theodora Gilham Wife 46 2 M Household duties Worc, Worcester
Phyllis Theodora Gilham Dau 21 10 S Bristol, Fishponds
Hugh Asley Gilham Son 20 10 S Railway fireman Midland Railway Derby Loco Derby, Chaddesden
Charles Gwnn Gilham Son 7 11 BL Whole time school Derby, Derby
Hyla Gwynn Williams Board 32 8.6 S Clerk in holy orders St Paul's Derby Linc, Scampston
In the second quarter of 1925 Hyla married Amy A Potter in Bath, Somerset (GRO ref: Bath 5c, 1189)
1939 England and Wales Register 29 September 1939 ED Area code: RCC ED District code: C Sched no: 53 Dwelling: The Vicarage Borough, RD: Backwell, Derbyshire Names Sex D of B Status Personal Occupation Others Williams Hyla G, M 08oct1888 M Clerk in Holy Orders Williams Amy A F 09jul1889 M Unpaid domestic duties Redacted Fearn Grace E F 11dec1903 S Domestic Servant Wheeldon Arthur T M 16jun1875 S Odd Job Man & .oxton
Names are redacted because of the 100 years rule.
The National Identity Number, devised from this Registration, would have been: Enumeration Area
code+Emuneration District code+Schedule number+position in house
Hyla died on 14 February 1951 (GRO ref: Bleper 3a 112) at The Vicarage, South Wingfield, Derbyshire. Probate: to Amy Alice WILLIAMS to the value of £4808 18s 1d. In 2024 this would be worth £203,700 by Retail Price Index conversion.
Eva Kathleen WILLIAMS - Isabella and Theodore's fourth child
Eva was born in Scampton in the third quarter of 1892 (GRO ref: Malton 9d 416). In the third quarter of 1918 she married Charles E BOAST (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 648).
1911 Census: Sun/Mon 2nd April/3rd April 1911
Source: TNA Ref: RG14 PN
Reg. Gen. Ref: RG78 PN 525; En.Dist: 3; Piece: 28872; Sched: 74
RegDist: 525; SubDist: 3
Dwelling:
Place: Bainton Heights, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms in dwelling, other than scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom: 10
Years married: 21
Children: Alive none, dead none
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
Thomas Bielby Topham Head M 51 Farmer Employer Yorks, Bainton
Alice Topham Wife M 45 Yorks, Harpham
Isabella Williams S-i-l W 51 Yorks, Harpham
Hyla Gwynne Williams Neph S 22 Student in Acts Yorks, Scampston
Eva Kathleen Williams Niece S 18 Yorks, Scampston
plus nine 'servants' working on the farm and in the house
At some date Charles was a student at University of London.
On 30 January 1920 Charles, then the resident engineer of Coventry Sewage Works Extension, part of City Engineer's Office, Coventry, was elected to The Institute of Civil Engineers, having trained for 7½ years. The records show Charles was educated at Epworth College, Rhyl from 1906-1909. From 1909 to 1912 he was trained by A Burton. From 1912 to 1920 he was assistant to A Burton and JE Swindlehurst dealing with various road improvements and drainage and the Chlorination Plant of Whitley Water works. At the time of his Charter he was in the Resident Engineer at Coventry Sewage works.
1921 Census: Sun 19th June 1921
Source: RG15; Piece: ;
RegDist number: 390; SubDist: Coventry East; ED 18; Sched: 315;
Reg District: Coventry; Parish:
Dwelling: The Hollais, Stoke Park
Place: Coventry Warwickshire
Rooms: 3
Children under sixteen: none
Name Rel Age Mar Occupation Employer Work place Birthplace
Yrs Mn
Charles Eric Boast Head 29 2 M Civil Engineer Coventry Council House Staffs, Longton
Corporation Coventry
Eva Kathleen Boast Wife 28 10 M Home Duties Yorks, Scampston
On 25 July 1936, Eva and Charles, of 26 Croham Valley Road, Croydon departed Southampton on SS Empress of Britain arriving in Quebec, Canada on 30 July 1936. Charles was a 46 year old civil engineer and Eva a 45 year old housewife.
| They appeared to have landed in Quebec on 30 July 1936. The passenger manifest
suggest they were 'alien passengers for the United States'. The couple crossed into
US for ten days as part of the CPR Tour (Canadian Pacific Railways) staying at the E.
McAlpine Hotel, New York. On 4 August 1936 the couple crossed into the US at Niagara
Falls. The couple took the SS Empress of Britain for their return voyage to
Southampton arriving, 20 August 1936
Right: RMS Empress of Britain launched 1930 |
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The 1932 Electoral Register records the couple living at 26 Croham Valley Road, South Croydon.
1939 England and Wales Register 29 September 1939 ED Area code: CLL ED District code: W Sched no: 17 Dwelling: 26 Croham Valley Road Borough,UD,RD: Croydon, Surrey Names Sex D of B Status Personal Occupation Others Boast Charles E M 26apr1892 M Civil Engineer Boast Eva K F 02aug1892 S Unpaid domestic duties Johnson Mabel F 05may1914 S Paid domestic duties
Names are redacted because of the 100 years rule.
Names were ruled through because the Register was kept up to date until 1953.
Married name was added because the Register was kept up to date until 1953.
The National Identity Number, devised from this Registration, would have been: Enumeration Area
code+Emuneration District code+Schedule number+position in house
Eva died at 26 Cobham Valley Road, South Croydon on 13 August 1958 (GRO ref: Croydon 5g 54) the widow of Charles Eric BOAST OBE, MC a civil engineer, leaving £15,143 14s 10d to her husband, Margaret Isobel WILLIAMS a spinster and Elizabeth Ann Blacker, a married woman. In 2024 this would be worth £477,200 by Retail Price Index.
On the US immigration form Charles is described as 5 feet 2 inches, with a fair complexion with brown hair and eyes.
1911 Census: Sun/Mon 2nd April/3rd April 1911
Source: TNA Ref: RG14 PN
Reg. Gen. Ref: 361; RG78 PN ; En.Dist: 20; Piece: 16607; Sched: 130
RegDist: 361; SubDist: Longton
Dwelling: Brookside House, Ludwall Road, Normacot
Place: Longton, Staffordshire
Rooms in dwelling, other than scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom: 8
Years married: 19
Children: Alive one, dead none
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
Charles William Boast Head M 47 Ironmonger Employer Yorks, Hernborough?
Alice Boast Wife M 44 Staffs, Longton
Charles Eric Boast Son S 18 Student Surveyor Staffs, Longton
Annie Boast Sis S 50 Yorks, Hernnborough?
Clara Riley Vis S 35 Staffs, Leek
Annie Shaw Serv S 38 Domestic Servant Staffs, Longton
Charles' Medal Index Card shows that he entered France on 26 August 1915 as a member of 1/1 Northumberland Divisional Royal Engineers, so qualifying for the 1914-1915 Star medals, Victory and War medals. Charles was promoted to Second Lieutenant of 1st (The Newcastle) Field Company RE (London Gazette, 12 April 1915, Supplement 29125, Page 3571) He was promoted temporary Captain in late 1916 Edinburgh Gazette, 01 January 1917, Supplement 13033, Page 3). The London Gazette confirmed his Military Cross on 29 December 1916 (Supplement 29886, Page 3). No reason is given. He later commanded the 6th Reserve Battalion RE. He was Mentioned in Dispatches on 15 June 1916.
The War Diary of the 1/1st Northumbrian Field Company Royal Engineers is available between
January and May 1915 as part of 28th Divisional Engineers. The Company left Southampton on 18
January 1915 and were based in Ypres, from whence they worked on trench construction in many
locations, including Valamertinge, Hill 60 and Polygon Wood. The Company took casualties both
killed and wounded. Charles Boast is not mentioned.
Source:
The National Archives - 1/1 Northumbrian Field Company
Royal Engineers WO 95/2272/2 (Accessed: 28 October 2025). It hasn't been possible to find
subsequent volumes.
His promotion to Major was confirmed on 29 October 1943 (London Gazette, 28 January 1944, Supplement 36353, Page 574), when he was in command of a Royal Engineers Field Company whilst a member of the Territorial Army. Charles was awarded his OBE on 01 January 1943, as Borough Engineer for Croyden, for services to civil defence. Perhaps this is relevant to Blitz damage. (London Gazette, 29 December 1942, Supplement 35843, Page 63).
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| Above: Coventry city centre bomb damage probably part of Charles Boast's responsibility. Source: The Library of Lost Maps (Accessed: 24 January 2026) Click on the map to open a scalable pdf map in a new window |
Charles died on 07 December 1963 in Allenby-Cresswell Nursing Home, though still of 26 Croham Valley Road, South Croyden. He left £31,259 15 shillings and 3 pence - £31,259.76 (In 2024 this would be worth £882,600 by Retail Price Index) to Margaret Isabel WILLIAMS, a spinster. Possibly Margaret WILLIAMS, born 1883, who died in the third quarter of 1963 (GRO ref: Scarborough 1b 728).
Mary WILSON - sixth child of William and Ann Elizabeth
Two Mary WILSONs were registered in Driffield during the fourth quarter of 1861. (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 248 and GRO ref: Driffield 9d 239). Mary e died in the second quarter of 1912. (GRO ref: Scarborough 9d 422)
In the 1901 census Mary E was living, 'on her own means', with her sister Clara Simpson in Middleton-on-the-Wolds.
Elizabeth WILSON - seventh child of William and Ann Elizabeth
Elizabeth WILSON was born in the fourth quarter of 1864 (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 245). In 1881 she was living with her brother, Thomas Crompton WILSON, at Bainton Field Farm.
Elizabeth married John Hudson Topham in the fourth quarter of 1888, (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 577). He was born in the third quarter of 1853. (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 226) and died in the first quarter of 1916. (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 483)
In 1921 Elizabeth was resident in a 14 bedroomed Bridlington house of her cousin Clara MEDFORTH along two other cousins and a Medforth sister. See photograph below. She may be taking the Bridlington 'airs'. Her 'place of work', perhaps her normal residence, is recorded as Bainton.
1921 Census: Sun 19th June 1921
Source: RG15; Piece: ;
RegDist number: ; SubDist: ; ED ; Sched: 208;
Reg District: ; Parish:
Dwelling: 3 Flamborough Road,
Place: Bridlington, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms: 14
Children under sixteen: none
Name Rel Age Mar Occupation Employer Work place Birthplace
Yrs Mn
Clara Simpson Medforth Head 64 1 W Home Duties Yorks, Bramston
Mary Selina Medforth Dau 22 7 S Home Duties Yorks, Middleton
Mary Ellen Wilson Sister 62 6 S Home duties Yorks, Barmston
Isabel Williams Cous 61 11 W Yorks, Harpham
Elizabeth Topham Cous 56 7 W Yorks, Harpham
John Elgey Cous 7 - BL Yorks, Scampston
Maud Hare Vis 50 3 M Yorks, Halifax
Hannah Elizabeth Sellers Serv 15 3 S General Domestic Servant Yorks, ?elburn
1939 England and Wales Register 29 September 1939 ED Area code: JCF ED District code: C Sched no: 14 Dwelling: Holmeleigh, Bainton Borough: UD or RD: Driffield, East Yorkshire Names Sex D of B Status Personal Occupation Others Topham Elizabeth F 07nov1864 M Unpaid domestic duties Topham John H M 02jul1892 S Retired farmer [Son]
The National Identity Number devised from this Registration would have been: Enumeration Area code+Emuneration District code+Schedule number+position in house.
John Hudson TOPHAM of Bainton died on 04 January 1916 (Probate and GRO ref: Driffield 9a 485) leaving £11803 14s 10d to his widow, John Harold TOPHAM and Thomas Crompton WILSON, both farmers. Elizabeth died on 18 June 1955 at Neswick Farm, Bainton, (Probate and GRO ref: Buckrose 2a 40) leaving £3298 18s 10d to John Harold TOPHAM and Dorothy Margaret MITCHELL a widow.
John Harold was born in the third quarter of 1892 (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 353). He died on 23 June 1976 at Laurel Bank, Kilham, Driffield leaving £38,863 (Probate)
Alice WILSON - eighth child of William and Ann Elizabeth
Alice WILSON was registered in Driffield in the fourth quarter of 1866. (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 258).
She married Thomas Bielby TOPHAM in the second quarter of 1888. (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 226) . He was born in the fourth quarter of 1859. (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 250) and died in the fourth quarter of 1926. (GRO ref: Hull 9d 294 or Buckrose 9d 108).
1891 Census Sun/Mon 5/6th April 1891
Source: FHL Film TNA Ref RG12
Piece: 3966; Folio: 33; Page: ; Sched:
Dwelling: Field House
Place: Bainton, Yorks ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
Thomas Bielby Topham Head M 31 Farmer Yorks, Bainton
Alice Topham Wife M 24 Yorks, Harpham
William Edmond Serv S 20 Farm servant Yorks, Flambro
Horace Raymont Serv S 20 Farm servant Cambs, Madingley
Willam Thurlow Serv S 15 Farm servant Yorks, Binnington
Jospeh Robson Serv S 15 Farm servant Yorks, Kelk
John Robson Serv S 15 Farm servant Yorks, Cottam
Thomas Gray Serv S 16 Farm servant Yorks, Bainton
George Tom Hensby Serv S 19 Farm servant Yorks, Middleton on the Wold
Edith Waller Serv F 18 Domestic servant Yorks, North Dalton
Mary Hannah Watson Serv F 15 Cook Domestic servant Yorks, North Dalton
William Serrisman Serv M 25 Shepherd Yorks, East Lutton
1901 Census Sun/Mon 31st March/1st April 1901
Source: FHL Film TNA Ref RG13
Piece: 4520; Folio: 33; Page: 9; Sched: 62
Dwelling: Bainton Field House
Place: Bainton, York ER, England
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
Thomas Bielby Topham Head M 41 Farmer Employer Yorks, Bainton
Alice Topham Wife M 35 Yorks, Harpham
Isabella Williams Vis Wid 41 Living on own means Yorks, Harpham
Eva Williams Vis Wid 81 Yorks, Scampston
John Fox Serv S 28 Foreman on farm Yorks, Thixendale
John Frances Hiel Serv S 25 Waggoner Yorks, Bainton
Charles Thomas Harner Serv S 19 Teamster Yorks, Nafferton
James Samuel Hodgson Serv S 17 Horse boy Yorks, Bainton
John Wright Serv S 16 Horse boy Yorks, Tibthorpe
Charles Fontee Serv W 54 Shepherd Yorks, Bainton
Kelruah Robson Serv S 25 Cook domestic Yorks, Kidkella?
Amy Elizabth Mans Serv S 16 Kitchen maid domestic Yorks, Watton
1911 Census: Sun/Mon 2nd April/3rd April 1911
Source: TNA Ref: RG14 PN28872
Reg. Gen. Ref: RG78 PN1660 En.Dist: 3 Sched: 75
RegDist: Driffield SubDist: Bainton
Dwelling: Field House
Place: Bainton, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms in dwelling, other than scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom: 10
Years married: 21 years
Children: Alive - , dead -
Name Rel Mar Age Occupation Status Birthplace
Thomas Bielby Topham Head M 51 Farmer Yorks, Bainton
Alice Topham Wife M 45 Yorks, Harpham
Isabella Williams S-i-L Wid 51 Yorks, Harpham
Hyla Gwynne Williams Neph S 22 Student In Arts Yorks, Scampston
Eva Kathleen Williams Niece S 18 Yorks, Scampston
Charles Whitting Serv M 34 Shepherd Yorks, Towthorpe
Thomas Dunnington Serv S 25 Foreman On Farm Yorks, Louthburn
William Driffin Serv S 21 Horseman On Farm Yorks, Nafferton
George Botham Serv S 17 Horse Boy On Farm Yorks, Kirkburn
Mark Ernest Kirby Serv S 17 Horse Boy On Farm Yorks, Preston
John Alfred Dixon Serv S 16 Horse Boy On Farm Yorks, Ruston Parva
Louisa Barr Serv S 20 Housemaid Domestic Yorks, Bainton
Minnie Vickerman Serv S 18 Cook Domestic Yorks, Dotterill
George Cooper Serv S 21 Horseboy On Farm Suffolk, Wenbaston
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| Above: 1911 OS map locating Bainton Field House near Bainton |
1921 Census: Sun 19th June 1921
Source: RG15; Piece: ;
RegDist number: 525; SubDist: 2; ED 8; Sched: 108;
Reg District: Driffield; Parish: Great Driffield
Dwelling: Kirklea Street, St Johns Road,
Place: Great Driffield, Yorkshire East Riding
Rooms: 8
Children under sixteen: none
FD=father dead;
Name Rel Age Mar Occupation Employer Work place Birthplace
Yrs Mn
Thomas Bielby Topham Head 61 8 M Farmer (Retired) At home Yorks, Bainton
Alice Topham Wife 55 4 M At Home Yorks, Harpham
Katherine Hope Serv 14 6 FD Domestic Servant Yorks, Driffield
1939 England and Wales Register 29 September 1939 ED Area code: JBB ED District code: B Sched no: 76 Dwelling: 40 St Johns' Road Borough: UD or RD: Driffield UD, East Yorkshire Names Sex D of B Status Personal Occupation Others Topham Thomas M 18oct1859 M Retired Topham Alice F 09mar1866 M Unpaid domestic duties Wilson Gladys F 24jun1887 S Paid domestic duties Wilson Edna May F 22aug1922 S Paid domestic duties
Names were ruled through because the Register was kept up to date until 1953.
Eda Wilson's married name of Ramsay was added because the Register was kept up to date until
1953.
The National Identity Number devised from this Registration would have been: Enumeration Area
code+Emuneration District code+Schedule number+position in house
Thomas died at Kirklea, St. Johns Road, Driffield on 17 October 1940 (Probate) leaving £23,655 4s 6d to his wife Alice, Eva Kathleen BOAST and Thomas Wilson MITCHELL farmer. Alice died on 25 July 1955 (Probate and GRO ref: Buckrose 2a 26) leaving £14,616 6s 10d to Eva Kathleen BOAST - see above, and Gladys May WILSON (Spinster).
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At this moment there is no knowledge about the Wilsons. Having the same surname as
Alice. Gladys would be Alice's niece, Alice would be Edna's great aunt.
Right: The Topham's home at 40 St John Road, Driffield c.2023 |
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John Simpson WILSON - ninth child of William and Ann Elizabeth
John Simpson was born in the first quarter of 1868. (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 469)
In 1881, he was living with his brother Thomas Crompton WILSON at Bainton Field House, where, at the age of 13, he is described as a 'farmer's son'.
1881 Census Sun/Mon 2/3rd April 1881
Source: FHL Film 1342157 PRO Ref RG11
Piece: 4795; Folio: 38; Page: 13; Sched:
Dwelling: Bainton Field
Place: Bainton, York ER, England
Rel Mar Age Occupation Birthplace
Thomas Crompton Wilson Head U 27 Farmer of 350 Acres Yorks, Harpham Field
3 Labourers & 5 Boys
Margaret Ellin Wilson Sis U 24 Farmer's daughter Yorks, Harpham Field
Elizabeth Wilson Sis U 15 Farmer's daughter Yorks, Harpham Field
John Simpson Wilson Bro U 13 Farmer's son Yorks, Harpham Field
Sarah Ann Hugill Serv U 21 General domestic Yorks, Filey
George Berriman Serv U 21 Farm serv indoor Yorks, Kilham
John Deighton Serv U 18 Farm serv indoor Yorks, Rudstone
Richard Alden Serv U 15 Farm Serv indoor Yorks, Skipsea
William Prank Serv U 15 Farm serv indoor Yorks, Nafferton
James Whinham Serv U 17 Farm serv indoor Cambridge, Castle Camp
In the first quarter of 1889 John Simpson married Elizabeth SCOTT (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 449) who was born in the first quarter of 1867 (GRO ref: Driffield 9d 250).
Neither John nor Elizabeth have been found in the census from 1891 to 1921 or in the 1939 Register. It is possible that he died in the first quarter of 1926. (GRO ref: Gateshead 10a 1067), though there is no Probate for this year.
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