Missing Comedian
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Jellylegs
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Well, they say variety is the spice of life
Why does that not surprise me....Maybe she changed her surname every 10 years
AnnB
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West Middlesex Gazette 10th April 1937
Mrs Moore of 1 Grove-road Ealing, appeared at Ealing Police Court on Saturday, summoned by Eleanor Claridge of 6, Grove-road, Ealing, for assault on March 19. Mrs Moore pleaded guilty, and without evidence being offered, agreed to be bound over for six months.
Mrs Moore of 1 Grove-road Ealing, appeared at Ealing Police Court on Saturday, summoned by Eleanor Claridge of 6, Grove-road, Ealing, for assault on March 19. Mrs Moore pleaded guilty, and without evidence being offered, agreed to be bound over for six months.
Ma-dotcom
A Bonza Little Digger!
Perhaps he provided laughs & other entertainments.His wife is Sarah Ann, as stated, but his occupation is that of Provision Merchant - no comedian in sight.
Jellylegs
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Hmmm, an Eleanor Jane Willmott married a Charles Claridge in 1912, Brentford - they are together on the Electoral Registers at 6 Grove Road, Ealing in 1937. George Edward and Daisy Martha Emma Moore are at No. 1
I was going to say, so maybe not Jan's Eleanor Jane, but I think now it is. The 1921 census has the following in the same household:
Charles Claridge b. 1862 Banbury, Oxford
Eleanor Jane Claridge b. 1867, Kew
George Alfred Willmott b. 1890 Kew
Lily May Willmott b. 1890 Holborn, London
A George A Willmott and a Lily M Bell are both listed on the marriage index - Sep Q. 1919.
So now it looks like Eleanor Jane became a Willmott sometime between 1911 and 1912
I was going to say, so maybe not Jan's Eleanor Jane, but I think now it is. The 1921 census has the following in the same household:
Charles Claridge b. 1862 Banbury, Oxford
Eleanor Jane Claridge b. 1867, Kew
George Alfred Willmott b. 1890 Kew
Lily May Willmott b. 1890 Holborn, London
A George A Willmott and a Lily M Bell are both listed on the marriage index - Sep Q. 1919.
So now it looks like Eleanor Jane became a Willmott sometime between 1911 and 1912
AnnB
Editor in Chief who is Hot off the Press!
Middlesex County Times 5th May 1917
Mrs Claridge, of 6, Grove-road, Ealing, has just received from the Director of Graves Registration and Inquiries a photograph of the grave of her eldest son, Pte. C. A. Claridge. Middx. R., who was killed in action in France, June, 1916.
On Find a Grave, there is a photo of the grave and this annotation has been added
'Husband of Ada. L. Mansfield (formerly Claridge), of 2, Glebeland Gardens, Shepperton, Middlesex. He Married Ada in June 1916, just days before his death. Charles was a serving soldier in 1911'
The Soldiers Who Died in the Great War states that his full name was Charles Alexander Claridge and he died of wounds on the 27th June 1916.
There is a birth registration for a Charles Alexander Claridge Dec. Qtr. 1890 in Fulham MMN Wells.
Charles Claridge married Annie Martha Wells March Qtr 1883 in Brentford.
Annie Martha Claridge's death was registered March Qtr 1905 in Brentford aged 42.
Soooo, the above Charles Alexander Claridge wasn't Eleanor's 'son' but her step-son. Phew, when I found that newspaper article, I thought we were following the wrong Eleanor
Mrs Claridge, of 6, Grove-road, Ealing, has just received from the Director of Graves Registration and Inquiries a photograph of the grave of her eldest son, Pte. C. A. Claridge. Middx. R., who was killed in action in France, June, 1916.
On Find a Grave, there is a photo of the grave and this annotation has been added
'Husband of Ada. L. Mansfield (formerly Claridge), of 2, Glebeland Gardens, Shepperton, Middlesex. He Married Ada in June 1916, just days before his death. Charles was a serving soldier in 1911'
The Soldiers Who Died in the Great War states that his full name was Charles Alexander Claridge and he died of wounds on the 27th June 1916.
There is a birth registration for a Charles Alexander Claridge Dec. Qtr. 1890 in Fulham MMN Wells.
Charles Claridge married Annie Martha Wells March Qtr 1883 in Brentford.
Annie Martha Claridge's death was registered March Qtr 1905 in Brentford aged 42.
Soooo, the above Charles Alexander Claridge wasn't Eleanor's 'son' but her step-son. Phew, when I found that newspaper article, I thought we were following the wrong Eleanor
AnnB
Editor in Chief who is Hot off the Press!
I just hope no-one comes along looking for a ComedianOh wow!
I am currently in the local Library (family history help desk) but will have a proper read when I get home.
Thank you!
Carry on the good work Jan
MollyMay
Knows where to find the answers!
How about this?
Sept qtr 1894 3a 236 - one Frederick George Willmott married Eileen Jennie Brandon in Brentford
1901 census 104 Dalling Rd. Fulham RG13/47/151/7
Fred Willmot (sic) b1869 Ireland
wife Jane b1867 Kew Surrey
son George b1890 Kew Surrey
I cannot find an Eileen Jennie Brandon prior to the marriage, nor an Eileen Willmott after and odd how a Fred Willmot[t] is married to a Jane from Kew with a son George also born Kew
Sept qtr 1894 3a 236 - one Frederick George Willmott married Eileen Jennie
Brandon in Brentford 1901 census 104 Dalling Rd. Fulham RG13/47/151/7
Fred Willmot (sic) b1869 Ireland
wife Jane b1867 Kew Surrey
son George b1890 Kew Surrey
I cannot find an Eileen Jennie Brandon prior to the marriage, nor an Eileen Willmott after and odd how a Fred Willmot[t] is married to a Jane from Kew with a son George also born Kew
AnnB
Editor in Chief who is Hot off the Press!
Oh well found Sue - what on earth is Eleanor Jane doing to her husbands
Going back to the fact that in 1911 she is recorded as Eleanor Jane Danes with son George Alfred Danes at 26 Glenfield Terrace, West Ealing, this from the Ealing Gazette 20th April 1912
Charles Claridge (50), stone mason, of 26, Glenfield-terrace, West Ealing, was charged with drunkenness. Constable 24XR gave evidence of finding the prisoner drunk and arguing with his wife, in Leighton-road, West Ealing.—A fine of 7s. 6d. was imposed.
Perhaps she drove them all to drink.....
Going back to the fact that in 1911 she is recorded as Eleanor Jane Danes with son George Alfred Danes at 26 Glenfield Terrace, West Ealing, this from the Ealing Gazette 20th April 1912
Charles Claridge (50), stone mason, of 26, Glenfield-terrace, West Ealing, was charged with drunkenness. Constable 24XR gave evidence of finding the prisoner drunk and arguing with his wife, in Leighton-road, West Ealing.—A fine of 7s. 6d. was imposed.
Perhaps she drove them all to drink.....
MollyMay
Knows where to find the answers!
My thoughts exactly but did not want to cast aspersions
AnnB
Editor in Chief who is Hot off the Press!
Oh go on, be a devil, I'm sure Jan doesn't mind the odd aspersionMy thoughts exactly but did not want to cast aspersions
My thoughts exactly but did not want to cast aspersions
Asperse away!Oh go on, be a devil, I'm sure Jan doesn't mind the odd aspersion
She was my 2 x great grandfather's 1st cousin, so far enough away...
Ma-dotcom
A Bonza Little Digger!
Oh well found Sue - what on earth is Eleanor Jane doing to her husbands
Perhaps she drove them all to drink.....
AAh! but drink what? one wonders.
Thank you all for the hard work that you have put in on tracing this rather colourful person!
I have lifted the basic information and (hopefully) put it into some sort of order. If you have nothing better to do, please plough your way through the following and see if it makes sense.
Many thanks.
Eleanor Jane DAY (aka Jane)
Birth reg: March Q 1866 Richmond Surrey RD
Baptism: 27th May 1866 at St Anne’s, Kew
Censuses:
1871: 4 Waterloo Place, Richmond on Thames
Aged 5, Scholar
(869/149/15)
1881: 4 Waterloo Place, Richmond on Thames
Aged 15
(845/116/14)
1891: Watcombe Cottages, Richmond on Thames - Surname: BRANDON
Aged 24, Waitress
(622/77/35)
Children: William James BRANDON b 1887
George Alfred BRANDON b 1890
(Note: there is another male child born and died Dec Q 1888)
No trace of DAY/BRANDON marriage
NOTE: There is a marriage registered in the September Q of 1894 between an Eileen Jennie BRANDON and Frederick George WILLMOTT, which leads us to...
1901: 104 Dalling Road, Fulham – Surname: WILLMOTT, first name Jane
Aged 34
(47/151/7)
As well as husband Fred (1869 – 1902), there is also son George WILLMOTT living there.
1911: 26 Glenfield Terrace, West Ealing, Middlesex – Surname: DANES
Aged 42, Boarding House Keeper, Widow
(RG14PN6902 RG78PN343B RD128 SD4 ED35 SN308)
Although the age is out there is also George Alfred DANES aged 21 (b 1890 Kew), Conductor. This fits with her son.
No trace of WILLMOTT/DANES marriage
1921: 6 Grove Road, Ealing – Surname: CLARIDGE
Aged 54 years 6 months and born in Kew.
The other people on the page are:
Charles CLARIDGE, aged 59 from Banbury, Oxon, Stonemason Journeyman
George Alfred WILLMOTT, aged 31 years 5 months, born Kew, Engineer Improver
Lily May WILLMOTT, aged 30 years 9 months, born Holborn
(There is a marriage in Hammersmith, September Q 1919 with George A WILLMOTT and Lily May BELL on the same page)
NOTE: There is a marriage registered in the March Q of 1912 between an Eleanor J WILLMOTT and Charles CLARIDGE. I wonder what happened to DANES????
1939 Register: 6 Grove Road, Ealing, Widowed - Surname: CLARIDGE
DOB given as 22nd December 1865.
(This fits with a March Q 1866 registration)
There is a death registration of an Eleanor J CLARIDGE in the September Q of 1946 in Brentford RD, which covers Ealing.
Phew!
I have lifted the basic information and (hopefully) put it into some sort of order. If you have nothing better to do, please plough your way through the following and see if it makes sense.
Many thanks.
Eleanor Jane DAY (aka Jane)
Birth reg: March Q 1866 Richmond Surrey RD
Baptism: 27th May 1866 at St Anne’s, Kew
Censuses:
1871: 4 Waterloo Place, Richmond on Thames
Aged 5, Scholar
(869/149/15)
1881: 4 Waterloo Place, Richmond on Thames
Aged 15
(845/116/14)
1891: Watcombe Cottages, Richmond on Thames - Surname: BRANDON
Aged 24, Waitress
(622/77/35)
Children: William James BRANDON b 1887
George Alfred BRANDON b 1890
(Note: there is another male child born and died Dec Q 1888)
No trace of DAY/BRANDON marriage
NOTE: There is a marriage registered in the September Q of 1894 between an Eileen Jennie BRANDON and Frederick George WILLMOTT, which leads us to...
1901: 104 Dalling Road, Fulham – Surname: WILLMOTT, first name Jane
Aged 34
(47/151/7)
As well as husband Fred (1869 – 1902), there is also son George WILLMOTT living there.
1911: 26 Glenfield Terrace, West Ealing, Middlesex – Surname: DANES
Aged 42, Boarding House Keeper, Widow
(RG14PN6902 RG78PN343B RD128 SD4 ED35 SN308)
Although the age is out there is also George Alfred DANES aged 21 (b 1890 Kew), Conductor. This fits with her son.
No trace of WILLMOTT/DANES marriage
1921: 6 Grove Road, Ealing – Surname: CLARIDGE
Aged 54 years 6 months and born in Kew.
The other people on the page are:
Charles CLARIDGE, aged 59 from Banbury, Oxon, Stonemason Journeyman
George Alfred WILLMOTT, aged 31 years 5 months, born Kew, Engineer Improver
Lily May WILLMOTT, aged 30 years 9 months, born Holborn
(There is a marriage in Hammersmith, September Q 1919 with George A WILLMOTT and Lily May BELL on the same page)
NOTE: There is a marriage registered in the March Q of 1912 between an Eleanor J WILLMOTT and Charles CLARIDGE. I wonder what happened to DANES????
1939 Register: 6 Grove Road, Ealing, Widowed - Surname: CLARIDGE
DOB given as 22nd December 1865.
(This fits with a March Q 1866 registration)
There is a death registration of an Eleanor J CLARIDGE in the September Q of 1946 in Brentford RD, which covers Ealing.
Phew!