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ABODES:
1896 ..... 22 Malta Road, Portsmouth, Hants.
1901 ..... 22 Malta Road, Portsmouth, Hants.
1911 ..... Woolwich, London (Military) (1911 Index preview)
1930 ..... 76 Battery, 9 Brigade R.A., Bulford Camp. (Marriage)
c.1932 .. Durley, Hampshire
c.1936 .. "Lundy Cottage". 15/19 Fishery Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire
c.1939 .. Northney Road, Hayling Island, HampshireHerbert was admitted to the Duke of York Military School at Chelsea, on 30 May 1907, four days after his 11th birthday. He registered with "A" company and was given the number 12395. The register shows he was a "Mender", and was a very good swimmer. He was discharged on 18 Oct 1910 and joined the Royal Horse Artillery.
The school moved to Dover in 1909. For further details of the DoYMS visit Duke of York Military School.
Thanks to Art Cockerill & Peter Goble for above details.Herbert survived the battles at the Somme, during the 1st World War, and is said to have laid mines during the 2nd World War. During his military service, he is thought to have earned 5 or 6 medals, which were sold in the 60's or 70's.
Between the wars, he was involved with carpentry, and had several jobs, including working on the rifle ranges at Hayling Island. He is said to have spent much of his married life away from home.
Before his death, in 1941, he had been on crutches, either the result of a motorbike accident, or after falling off the roof of a garage in Drayton (now owned by Derek Warwick). He then had a fit and was rushed to Havant hospital, where he died shortly after. His family were then living at Hayling Island.
Death: Gosport (district), Jun 1941 - 2b 1436
1901 Census: 22 Malta Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Emily F. Bridgen, Head, M, 32, Purbrook, Hants.
Albert Bridgen, Son, 8, Portsmouth, Hants.
Herbert Bridgen, Son, 4, Portsmouth, Hants.
George Bridgen, Son, 3, Portsmouth, Hants.
Ethel Bridgen, Daur, 8 months, Portsmouth, Hants.1911 Census: Woolwich, London (Index preview)
Herbert William Bridgen, 14, Military
The PRO shows the Medal records for a Hebert Bridgen, but it is not yet confirmed that he is Herbert William (my grandfather). A photo existed of him dressed in the uniform of the Royal Horse Artillery, but its present whereabouts are unknown. In 1930, Herbert William was a driver in 76 Battery 9th Brigade Royal Artillery. As they were both drivers, it is possible this is the same person.The details on his medal card are:
Name: Herbert Bridgen
Service No: T/291020
Driver in Army Service Corps Driver
Roll: RASC/101B(or D)204 - Page: 20943
Medals: Victory & British war medals.These medals were issued to all who served in the 1st world war. See: here for images and details.
Birth Certificate details:
BORN: 26 May 1896, at 22 Malta Road, Buckland
NAME: Herbert William Bridgen
FATHER: Thomas Edward James Bridgen, House Painter (Journeyman)
MOTHER: E.F. Bridgen, 22 Malta Road, Buckland
Registered: 6 Jul 1896Death Certificate details:
DIED: 30 April 1941, at War Memorial Hospital, Havant
NAME: Herbert William Bridgen
AGE: 44 Years
ADDRESS: 9 Northney Road, North Hayling, Hampshire
OCCUPATION: Carpenter (Journeyman)
CAUSE of DEATH: 1a Status Epilepticus; b, Major Epilepsy. Certified by M.S. Dewhurst.
INFORMANT: Violet Crosswell, Couson, "Northwood", Moor Green Road, West End, Southampton
Registered: 1st May 1941, M.E. Best, Acting Deputy Registrar
ABODES:
1906 ..... 3 Station Road, Brockhurst U.D.
1920 ..... 1 Earls Cottages, Gosport Road, Fareham, Hampshire
1925 ..... 2 Earls Road, Fareham, Hants.
1930 ..... 2 Burrston Villas, Durrington, Wiltshire (Marriage)
1931?.... Butts Road? or Durley?
1931 - 1939 ? ..... "Lundy Cottage".15 or 19 Fishery Lane, Hayling Island
1935? - 1962/3? ..... 9 Northney Road, Hayling Island, Hants.
1962/3? ..... "Ivanhoe?", 131 Milton Road, Milton, Hants.
Leigh Park
Braintree Road, Paulsgrove, Hants.
1995 - 1996 ..... Eastney Caravan Site, Portsmouth.SCHOOL: Church of England, Fareham, Hampshire
NOTES:
Dorothy's marriage certificate shows her father as WILLIAM HIBDIGE, Fitter. He was not present at the wedding. It is possible that William Owen Hibdige was actually her grandfather, but raised her as his own child. She recalls that she lived at Bridgemary with a housekeeper until about five, and then moved to an old house in Fareham. The housekeeper was probably her mother, Eliza, who was a housekeeper for William Owen Hibdige in 1901. Eliza died in 1908, so it was probably then when she and her brother went to live with William Owen Hibdige. However, she also believes that she and her brother were put in a foster home until William married again in 1921. They later moved to a newly built house in Earl's Road, Fareham.She believes that an "uncle", who lived in a posh house just south of the Hoeford Inn, shot himself in the head, when she was about 8 years old (c.1914). They were not allowed near him. This appears to be William Hibdige, son of William Owen Hibdige, as all the others have been accounted for.
She also claims that Les Crosswell, bought her first house for her and Herbert, after they married. Les was a son-in-law of Harriet Jane Colwell, who became Dorothy's step-mother when she married William Owen Hibdige in 1921.
Les Crosswell married Harriett's daughter, Violet Combes, who was also known as Jane. She was raised with Dorothy and the two remained very close until a silly argument, possibly in the 60's. Vi was never short of cash and often helped Dorothy out. Apparently, she visited Dorothy unannounced with some clothes for her. Dorothy was just going out and Vi was very put out at her wasted journey. The two argued and never spoke again.
Dorothy worked at Air Speed in Portsmouth, where one of her best pals was Kath Major. They spent several holidays in the Channel Islands and were strong supporters of Portsmouth Football Club.
After retiring, she lived with her daughter, Betty.
Via family research, contact was made with a cousin Robert Hibdige. He looked after Dorothy's brother, Jack, until he died. He had photos of Jack, and also one of her father standing by the tram he used to drive about 1890. Armed with this new knowledge, and copies of the photos, I paid her a visit, but discovered she had been taken to hospital earlier that day. By the time I arrived at the hospital, she was already in a coma. She died within a few days, unaware of what I had discovered.
Details of Dorothy Emily Hibdige's birth certificate
Name: Dorothy Emily Hibdige
DoB: 14 April 1906
Father: William Hibdige (Occupation: General Labourer)
Mother: Eliza Jane Hibdige, late Last, formerly Ellington
Residence: 3 Station Road, Brockhurst (Alverstoke, Hampshire)
Registered: 28 May 19061911 Census (Index): Alverstoke, Hampshire
George Peckham, 44
Emily Peckham, 34 (nee Bicknell)
Emily Peckham, 14
George Peckham, 12
Henry Peckham, 8
Mabel Peckham, 2
Fredrick James Hebdige, 6
Dorithy Emily Hebdige, 4
ABODES:
1881 ..... 182 Marsden Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield, Yorks. - (Birth)
Between 1881 - 1901 Probably India
1901 ..... Leeds, Yorkshire
1912 ..... India (see passenger list below)
1918 ..... Kenya
1923 ..... 5 Ruskins Road, Tottenham. - (Marriage)
1930 ..... Rookville, Simla, India
1935 ..... 47 Eastbourne Road, Brighton, Sussex (see passenger list below)
1935 ..... India
1947 ..... 3 Banswadi Road, Cook Town, Bangalore, India - (Death)John's father probably left England between 1882 - 1891 to work on the railways in India. He probably took Emily and the 4 children, or they may have left shortly after him. None of the family are found on census returns after 1881, except Harry & John, who probably came back between 1891 - 1901 to study engineering at a university in Leeds, Yorkshire.
Passenger List Transcript - 1912 - Recorded on: Page 1 of 2 (Probably John)
Name: Mr J T GRIMSHAW
Date of departure: 7 May 1912
Port of departure: Liverpool
Passenger destination port: Bombay, India
Passenger destination: Bombay, India
Age: 29
Sex: Male
Occupation: Engineer
Ship: CITY OF ATHENS
Official Number: 113934
Master's name: William Knaut
Steamship Line: Hall Line
Where bound: Bombay, India
Registered tonnage: 3571
Passengers on voyage: 5Passenger List - 1935
Name: Mr John T. GRIMSHAW
Date of departure: 12 Jan 1935
Port of departure: Liverpool
Passenger destination port: Bombay, India
Future Permanent Residence: India
Age: 52
Profession: Nil
Last UK Address: 47 Eastbourne Road, Brighton, Sussex
Ticket No: Lo. 1874 (Tourist class)
Ship: BRITANNIA
Steamship Line: Anchor
1901 Census: 28 Wolseley Road, Headingly with Burley, Leeds, Yorkshire
Jane Webster, Head, Wid, 47, b. Thurst Carlton, Yorkshire
Albert Winch, Boarder, Un, 25, Armature Winder Electrical Apprentice, b. Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Harry Grimshaw, Boarder, Un, 20, Electrical Engineering, b. Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Jack Grimshaw, Boarder, Un, 19, Electrical Engineering, b. Huddersfield, YorkshireAlso in Headingly with Burley
1901 Census: 4 Cardigan Terrace, Headingly with Burley, Yorkshire
William Grimshaw, Head, Mar, 57, Dairyman milk, Own a/c, b. Guiseley, Yorkshire
Maria Grimshaw, Wife, Mar, 56, b. Guiseley, Yorkshireothers in HwB
Kate Grimshaw, Female, 24, Pairer Wholsale Clothiers, London
Charles Grimshaw, Male, 22, Engineer Fitter, b. Armley, LeedsWilliam & Maria in 1881:
1881 Census: 7 Woodsley Place, Headingley Cum Burley, York
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
William GRIMSHAW Head M Male 37 Horsforth, York, England Cotton Warp Dresser
Maria GRIMSHAW Wife M Female 36 Horsforth, York, England
Fred PRATT Lodger U Male 22 Horsforth, York, England Woollen Cloth Fuller
Jessie Caroline Lavinia Roberts
ABODES:
1893 ..... 7 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent - (birth)
1901 ..... 15 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent - (Census)
1909 ..... 21 Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent (c/o Mr. Gaywood) Probably her cousin, Thomas. See below.
1923 ..... 16 Cambridge Road, Eastbourne, Kent. (moved here before 1914)
1923 ..... Simla, India - (Moved here after marriage, arrived at Bombay 21 Dec 1923)
1924 ..... Returned to UK. A photo exists of Jessie aboard S.S. Maloja in May 1924 "from Babs"
1924 ..... 16 Cambridge Road, Eastbourne. (passport was not renewed until 1929)
1929 ..... 60 St. Paul's Avenue, Slough, Bucks. (where her mother died in 1930)
1929 ..... Moved back to India arriving at Bombay 19 Dec 1929
1932 ..... Rookville Lodge, Simla, India - (returned to UK 30 April 1932)
1932 ..... 36 Pembury Grove, Tonbridge, Kent - (living with someone - keys arrived for new premises 22 May)
1935 ..... 47 Eastbourne Road, Brighton, Sussex (Last permanent UK address of husband)
1941 ..... 47 Eastbourne Road, Brighton, Sussex
1947 ..... 12 Carden Crescent, Patcham, Brighton, Sussex
1952 ..... 15 Edgar Crescent, Portchester, Hampshire
19xx ..... Eastbourne, Kent
1959 ..... "Cheriton", 10 St Mary's Road, Stubbington, Hampshire
1963 ..... 5 Pelham Road, Gosport, Hampshire - (death of William John Steenson)
1968 ..... 17 Buckingham Place, Brighton, Sussex - (making of will)
1972 - 74 ..... 78 Mayfield Road, Gosport, Hampshire - (death)"S.S. Maloja"
Mrs. Jessie Grimshaw, age 30, No occupation, Boarded at Aden, 2nd class
Arrived at London 9 or 18 May 1924
Last resident address: India
Proposed permanent address: 16 Cambridge Road, Eastbourne, Kent.Returned to England second time on 30th April 1932. Leaving Bombay on "S.S. Strathaird" - cabin 555, berth 1.
Passenger List Transcript: Recorded on: Page 3 of 5
Name: Mrs J GRIMSHAW
Date of departure: 24 November 1929
Port of departure: Liverpool
Passenger destination port: Bombay, India
Passenger destination: Bombay, India
Age: 36
Occupation: Domestic Duties
Last Permanent UK Address: 60 St. Paul's Avenue, Slough, Bucks.
Intended Permanent Residence: India
Ship: CITY OF CALCUTTA
Official Number: 115759
Master's name: Henderson
Steamship Line: City
Where bound: Karachi, Pakistan
Registered tonnage: 4898.95
Passengers on voyage: 87
1901 Census: 15 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent
Chas Roberts, Head, Mar, 51, Shopkeeper (Music?) Domestic Machine Trade, own a/c, b. Burgate, Hants.
Sarah Roberts, Wife, Mar, 37?, b. Stamford Hill, London
Agnes Roberts, Daur, Un, 20, b. Paddock Wood, Kent
Jessie Roberts, Daur, Un, 7, b. Tonbridge, KentNOTE: In 1909? a postcard was sent from an Elsie & Will, to Jessie Caroline Lavinia Roberts, c/o Mr Gaywood, 21 Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent. It is not known who Mr Gaywood was, but could have been Jessie's cousin, Thomas Gaywood, who was living at 70 Black Bull Road in 1901. Jessie was a 1st & also 2nd cousin of Thomas. Her grandmother was Caroline Gaywood, who was Thomas' aunt.
Harry probably left England between 1882 - 1891 to work on the railways in India. He probably took Emily and their 4 children, or they may have left shortly after him. None of the family are found on census returns after 1881, except sons Harry & John, who probably came back between 1891 - 1901 to study engineering at a university in Leeds, Yorkshire.
Checked Passport applications Oct 1890 - Jun 1890
5 Mar 1889 Grimshaw /ABODES:
1880 ... 46 Bradford Road, Huddersfield, Yorks. (Harry's Birth)
1881 ... 4 Whitestone Rd, Grove Building, Huddersfield, Yorks. (Census)
1881 Dec. 182 Marsden Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield, Yorks. (John's Birth)OCCUPATIONS:
1881 ..... Engine Stoker - (Census)
1907 ..... Engineer - (Harry jr's marriage cert.)
1861 Census: Church Lane, Guiseley, Yorkshire (District of Wharfedale)
John Grimshaw, Head, Mar, 32, Weaver, b. Rawdon, Yorks.
Mary Grimshaw, Wife, Mar, 29, b. Bowling, Yorks.
Harry C. Grimshaw, Un, 6, Scholar, b. Guiseley, Yorks.
Louisa Grimshaw, Un, 4, Scholar, b. Guiseley, Yorks.
Fanny Grimshaw, Un, 3, Scholar, b. Guiseley, Yorks.
Maria Grimshaw, Un, 10 months, b. Guiseley, Yorks.1871 Census: Square, Kirkburton, Yorkshire
John Grimshaw, Head, Mar, 42, Woollen Sorter, b. Rawdon, Yorks.
Mary Grimshaw, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Bradford, Yorks.
Harry Clayton Grimshaw, Son, Un, 16, Scholar, b. Guiseley, Yorks.
Fanny Grimshaw, Daur, Un, 13, Scholar, b. Guiseley, Yorks.
Maria Grimshaw, Daur, Un, 10, Scholar, b. Guiseley, Yorks.
Lizzie Grimshaw, Daur, Un, 8, Scholar, b. Guiseley, Yorks.
Polly Grimshaw, Daur, Un, 4, Scholar, b. Guiseley, Yorks.
John S.H. Grimshaw, Son, Un, 2, b. Stroud, Gloucestershire1881 Census: 4 Whitestone Rd Grove Building, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Henry Clayton GRIMSHAW, Head, M, 26, Guiseley, York, Engine Stoker,
Emily GRIMSHAW, Wife, M, 28, Huddersfield, York
Annie Louesa GRIMSHAW, Daur, 2, Huddersfield, York
Harry GRIMSHAW, Son, 8 m, Huddersfield, York
Florance GRIMSHAW, Daur, 8, Huddersfield, York
Birth certificate:
Born 18 Jun 1854, Guiseley, sub-distict of Yeadon, Reg district of Otley, Yorkshire
Father: John Grimshaw, Cloth manufacturer, of Guiseley
Mother: Mary Grimshaw, formerly ClaytonHarry appears to have returned to England in July 1915 and then sailed back to India in November. He died 4 years later, but it is not yet known when his wife died - perhaps 1915!
Ship: "City of Nagpur"
Mr Grimshaw, aged 61, Rep. Railway Official, born England, Residence India
Arrived at Tilbury, from Calcutta via Egypt on 27 July 1915.Ship: "City of Marseilles"
Name: Mr H C GRIMSHAW
Date of departure: 19 November 1915
Port of departure: Liverpool
Passenger destination port: Bombay, India
Passenger destination: Bombay, India
Age: 61
Marital Status:
Occupation: Retired
Passenger recorded on: Page 3 of 5
Official Number: 135436
Master's name: B Dowse
Steamship Line: City
Where bound: Karachi, Pakistan
Registered tonnage: 5289
Passengers on voyage: 135
Emily had two children by her first marriage, Fred & Florence. Fred died aged 2, and Florence was raised by her second husband, Harry Clayton Grimshaw.
Harry probably left England between 1882 - 1891 to work on the railways in India. He probably took Emily and their 4 children, or they may have left shortly after him. None of the family are found on census returns after 1881, except sons Harry & John, who probably came back between 1891 - 1901 to study engineering at a university in Leeds, Yorkshire.
ABODES:
1849 ..... Sheepridge, Huddersfield, Yorks. - (Birth)
1851 ..... Sheepridge, Huddersfield, Yorks. - (Census)
1869 ..... Huddersfield, Yorks. - (1st Marriage)
1877 ..... Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, Yorks. - (2nd Marriage)
1881 ..... 4 Whitestone Rd, Grove Building, Huddersfield, Yorks. - (Census)
Dec 1881 ..... 182 Marsden Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield, Yorks. - (John's Birth)
From Family History Online:
1851 Census: Sheepridge, Huddersfield, Yorkshire (Kirklees) Piece 2395, Folio 800
Forenames, Surname, Relationship, Marital Status, Age, Occupation, Birthplace Township
Simeon Charlesworth, Head, M, 31, Weaver, Hightown, Huddersfield
Jane Charlesworth, Wife, M, 28, Deighton, Huddersfield
John Charlesworth, Son, 8, Scholar, Sheepridge, Huddersfield
Friend Charlesworth, Son, 6, Scholar, Sheepridge, Huddersfield
Emily Charlesworth, Dau, 1, Sheepridge, Huddersfield1861 Census: Sheepridge, Fartown, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Simeon Charlesworth, Head, Wid, 42, Designer & Pattern Maker, b. Birstal, Yorks.
John Charlesworth, Son, Un, 18, Woollen Handloom Maker, b. Huddersfield, Yorks.
Friend (Fred?) Charlesworth, Un, 16, Woollen Handloom Maker, b. Huddersfield, Yorks.
Emily Charlesworth, Un, 12, Bobbin Divider Maker, b. Huddersfield, Yorks.1871 Census: Chapel Street, Mold Green, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
William Robert Thornton, Head, Mar, 23, Grocer's Assistant, b. Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Emily Thornton, Wife, Mar, 22, b. Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Fred Thornton, Son, Un, 1, b. Huddersfield, Yorkshire1881 Census: 4 Whitestone Rd Grove Building, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Henry Clayton GRIMSHAW, Head, M, 26, Guiseley, York, Engine Stoker,
Emily GRIMSHAW, Wife, M, 28, Huddersfield, York
Annie Louesa GRIMSHAW, Daur, 2, Huddersfield, York
Harry GRIMSHAW, Son, 8 m, Huddersfield, York
Florance GRIMSHAW, Daur, 8, Huddersfield, York
Florence Grimshaw (nee Thornton)
Probable Birth: Jun 1872 - Thornton Florence Huddersfield 9a 389
NOTE: It seems most likely that Florence was a daughter of Emily and her first husband, William Robert Thornton. She is shown on the 1881 census at the bottom of the household.
Florence's father probably left England between 1882 - 1891 to work on the railways in India. He probably took Emily and the 4 children, or they may have left shortly after him. None of the family are found on census returns after 1881, except sons Harry & John, who probably came back between 1891 - 1901 to study engineering at a university in Leeds, Yorkshire.
ABODES:
1873 ..... Huddersfield, Yorks. - (Birth)
1881 ..... 4 Whitestone Rd, Grove Building, Huddersfield, Yorks. - (Census)
After 1881 - Probably India.Possible Marriage: Sep 1897
Brown William Leeds 9b 711
GRIMSHAW Florence Leeds 9b 711
GROVER Madeline Jane Leeds 9b 711
Smith Henry Leeds 9b 711
NOTE: Madeline married Henry SMITH, so Florence must have married William BROWN. The 1901 Census shows a William & Florence Brown (both aged 29 and born Leeds) living in Headingly-cum-Burley. This is where Florence's brothers were both lodging in 1901. However, also living with Wiliam & Florence is Lavinia Sugden, Sister-in-law, Unmarried, aged 35. This suggests that Florence's maiden name was SUGDEN.
1881 Census: 4 Whitestone Rd Grove Building, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Henry Clayton GRIMSHAW, Head, M, 26, Guiseley, York, Engine Stoker
Emily GRIMSHAW, Wife, M, 28, Huddersfield, York
Annie Louesa GRIMSHAW, Daur, 2, Huddersfield, York
Harry GRIMSHAW, Son, 8 m, Huddersfield, York
Florance GRIMSHAW, Daur, 8, Huddersfield, York
Probable Birth: Sep 1878 - Grimshaw Annie Louisa Huddersfield 9a 365
ABODES:
1879 ..... Huddersfield, Yorks. - (Birth)
1881 ..... 4 Whitestone Rd, Grove Building, Huddersfield, Yorks. - (Census)
After 1881 - Probably India.Annie's father probably left England between 1882 - 1891 to work on the railways in India. He probably took Emily and the 4 children, or they may have left shortly after him. None of the family are found on census returns after 1881, except sons Harry & John, who probably came back between 1891 - 1901 to study engineering at a university in Leeds, Yorkshire.
1881 Census: 4 Whitestone Rd Grove Building, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Henry Clayton GRIMSHAW, Head, M, 26, Guiseley, York, Engine Stoker
Emily GRIMSHAW, Wife, M, 28, Huddersfield, York
Annie Louesa GRIMSHAW, Daur, 2, Huddersfield, York
Harry GRIMSHAW, Son, 8 m, Huddersfield, York
Florance GRIMSHAW, Daur, 8, Huddersfield, York