Unremarkable Families

Person Page 244

Family Explorer

Rose Violet Clarke1

F, #6076, b. September 1897

Biography

BirthSeptember 1897Rose Violet Clarke was born in September 1897 in Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Dorset, England.2
Residence2 April 1911She lived in 38 York Place, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Dorset, England.3
Name-Marr23 April 1917Her married name was Bettles.2
Marriage23 April 1917She married Herbert William Bettles, son of John Bettles and Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett, on 23 April 1917 in Christchurch, Hampshire, England+.4
ResidenceJune 1918Rose Violet Clarke and Herbert William Bettles lived in 38 York Place, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Dorset, England.5
Name-MarrDecember 1922Her married name was Whittle.6
MarriageDecember 1922She married Edwin R Whittle in December 1922 in Christchurch, Hampshire, England+.6
Last Edited 21 August 2016

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Christchurch, Hants., Jul-Sep 1897, vol b 643.
  2. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Rose Violet Clark & Herbert W Bettles, Bournemouth, Hants., Apr-Jun 1917.
  3. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, with parents Thomas Frederick & Alice Clarke & siblings.
  4. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Rose V Clarke & Herbert W Bettles, Chrsitchurch, Hants., Apr-Jun 1917 vol 2b 1438.
  5. [S106] UK Commonwealth War Graves Commission records., unknown publish date, France, Franvillers, Bonnay, Heilly. Bettles, Lce. Cpl. Herbert William, 3249. 54th Bn. Aus Inf. kia. address of wife.
  6. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Rose V Bettles & Edwin R Whittle, Christchurch, Hants., Oct-Dec 1922vol 2b 1649.
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Ann May Bettles1

F, #6077, b. 1899, d. 5 June 1981
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Bettles (b. 25 April 1864, d. 12 September 1950)
MotherSarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett (b. 1870, d. 1938)

Biography

Birth1899Elizabeth Ann May Bettles was born in 1899 in Rylstone, NSW, Australia.1
Name-Marr1929Her married name was Whildon.2
Name-Var1929She was also known as Annie Elizabeth May Bettles.3
MarriageSeptember 1929She married Thomas Bell Phillips Whildon in September 1929 in Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, Australia.3
Divorce4 April 1935She and Thomas Bell Phillips Whildon were divorced on 4 April 1935 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.4,5
Residence1943She lived in 55 Surrey Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, Australia, together with John Bettles.6
Residence1963She lived in 25 Orwell Street, Potts Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia.7
Death5 June 1981She died on 5 June 1981 in NSW, Australia, aged ~82.1
Last Edited 29 September 2016

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, birth; Elizabeth AM Bettles; parents John Bettles & Sarah AE, Rylestone NSW, 1899, no 15704.
  2. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; Thomas B P Whildon; parents William J & Agnes J, Mosman, NSW, 1895, no 34412.
  3. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; Thomas B P Whildon & Annie E M Bettles, Sydney, NSW, 1929, no 10445.
  4. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, divorce; Thomas B P Whildon & Annie E M Bettles, Sydney, NSW, 1935.
  5. [S122] Newspaper articles & notices, (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, unknown publish date), Sydney Morning Herald, divorce judgement to wife,5 Apr 1935, Justice Boyce.
  6. [S60] Australian Electoral Roll, including States., unknown publish date, East Sydney, Darlinghurst, 1943, p 12.
  7. [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Wentworth, Potts Point, 1963, p 6.
Family Explorer

Baden Bassett Bettles1

M, #6078, b. 5 July 1900, d. 21 January 1967
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Bettles (b. 25 April 1864, d. 12 September 1950)
MotherSarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett (b. 1870, d. 1938)

Biography

Birth5 July 1900Baden Bassett Bettles was born on 5 July 1900 in Rockley, Sydney, NSW, Australia.1
Witness1919He lived with John Bettles and Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett in Burraga, NSW, Australia, together with Ida Sarah Bettles.2
ResearchNote1924

     Research Note: Baden has a child but have not information on name or mother as of Aug 2016.3
Criminal28 October 1925Baden Bassett Bettles was issued a warrant for non payment of child support. on 28 October 1925 in Lithgow, NSW, Australia.3
Witness1930He lived with John Bettles in Main Street, Burraga, NSW, Australia.4
Witness1937Baden Bassett Bettles lived with John Bettles in Main Street, Burraga, NSW, Australia, together with John Laurence Bettles.5
Residence1954Baden Bassett Bettles lived in 58 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.6
Employment1954He was employed as labourer.6
Residence1963He lived in Main Street, Burraga, NSW, Australia.7
Death21 January 1967He died on 21 January 1967 in Burraga, NSW, Australia, aged 66.8
BurialFebruary 1967He was buried in February 1967 in Burraga General Cemetery, Burraga, NSW, Australia.9
Last Edited 23 April 2020

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, birth; Baden B Bettles; parents John Bettles & Sarah EA, Rockley, NSW, 1900, no 25970.
  2. [S103] unknown author, "City Directories, misc.", unknown series, Sands Directory Sydney & NSW, 1919, p 906.
  3. [S122] Newspaper articles & notices, (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, unknown publish date), NSW Police Gazette, 28 Oct 1925, p 572. Warrant for arrest of Baden Bettles for non-payment of child support, 17pounds.
  4. [S60] Australian Electoral Roll, including States., unknown publish date, Macquarie, Bathurst, Burraga,1930, p 1.
  5. [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, Burraga,1937, p 1.
  6. [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1954, p 10.
  7. [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Hume, Burraga,1963, p 2.
  8. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, www.findagrave.com, #127256244. no picture date wrong on record.
  9. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, www.findagrave.com, #127256244. no picture.
Family Explorer

Ida Sarah Bettles1

F, #6079, b. 1902, d. 1979
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Bettles (b. 25 April 1864, d. 12 September 1950)
MotherSarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett (b. 1870, d. 1938)

Family: Nathaniel William Wright (b. 7 August 1902)

DaughterIda Lorraine Wright+ (b. 1932, d. 1966)

Biography

Birth1902Ida Sarah Bettles was born in 1902 in Rockley, Sydney, NSW, Australia.1
Name-Var1919She was also known as Ida Ada Bettles.2
Witness1919She lived with John Bettles and Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett in Burraga, NSW, Australia, together with Baden Bassett Bettles.3
Name-Marr1927Her married name was Wright.4
Marriage1927Ida Sarah Bettles married Nathaniel William Wright in 1927 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia.4
Residence1930She and Nathaniel William Wright lived in Godfrey's Creek, Cowra, NSW, Australia.2
Residence1943She lived in 4 Parkes Street, Cowra, NSW, Australia.5
Residence1958She lived in 4 Parkes Street, Cowra, NSW, Australia, together with Ida Lorraine Wright.6
Residence1958Ida Sarah Bettles lived in 4 Parkes Street, Cowra, NSW, Australia.7
Death1979She died in 1979 in NSW, Australia, aged ~77.1
Last Edited 20 September 2016

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, birth; Ida S Bettles; parents John Bettles & Sarah EA, Rockley, NSW, 1902, no 25922.
  2. [S60] Australian Electoral Roll, including States., unknown publish date, Werriwa, Boorowa,1930, p 35.
  3. [S103] unknown author, "City Directories, misc.", unknown series, Sands Directory Sydney & NSW, 1919, p 906.
  4. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; Ida A Bettles & Nathaniel W Wright, Bathurst, NSW, 1927. no 17740.
  5. [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Calare, Cowra,1943, p 80.
  6. [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Calare, Cowra,1958, p 98.
  7. [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Electoral Roll, Calare, Cowra, 1958.
Family Explorer

Thomas Bell Phillips Whildon1

M, #6080, b. 1895, d. 13 July 1964

Biography

Birth1895Thomas Bell Phillips Whildon was born in 1895 in Mosman, Sydney, NSW, Australia.1
MarriageSeptember 1929He married Elizabeth Ann May Bettles, daughter of John Bettles and Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett, in September 1929 in Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, Australia.2
Divorce4 April 1935Thomas Bell Phillips Whildon and Elizabeth Ann May Bettles were divorced on 4 April 1935 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.3,4
Death13 July 1964He died on 13 July 1964 in 492 Forest Road, Bexley, Sydney, NSW, Australia, aged ~69.5
Last Edited 20 September 2016

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, birth; Thomas B P Whildon; parents William J & Agnes J, Mosman, NSW, 1895, no 34412.
  2. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; Thomas B P Whildon & Annie E M Bettles, Sydney, NSW, 1929, no 10445.
  3. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, divorce; Thomas B P Whildon & Annie E M Bettles, Sydney, NSW, 1935.
  4. [S122] Newspaper articles & notices, (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, unknown publish date), Sydney Morning Herald, divorce judgement to wife,5 Apr 1935, Justice Boyce.
  5. [S122] Newspaper records, death notice, SMH with date & address. no children noted.
Family Explorer

Rick Stancil1

M, #6081
ReferencesThe Harveys from Staffordshire

Parents

FatherJohn Lee Stancil (b. 4 March 1943, d. 12 September 2017)
MotherJudy Anne Kiefer
DNA Tested
Last Edited 8 June 2024

Citations

  1. [S59] US Pubic Records Index, unknown publish date, death of John Lee Stancil, age 74. listed spouse & children.
Family Explorer

Laurence John Bettles1

M, #6082
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Laurence Bettles (b. 17 November 1893, d. 14 April 1985)
MotherOlga May Smith (b. 1900, d. April 1996)

Biography

Marriage1956Laurence John Bettles married Thelma Phyllis in 1956.2
Last Edited 21 August 2016

Citations

  1. [S60] Australian Electoral Roll, including States., unknown publish date, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1958, p 11. living with John L & Olga.
  2. [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1958, p 11. living with John L & Olga and Laurence John, his wife?
Family Explorer

Thelma Phyllis1

F, #6083

Biography

Marriage1956Thelma Phyllis married Laurence John Bettles, son of John Laurence Bettles and Olga May Smith, in 1956.1
Last Edited 21 August 2016

Citations

  1. [S60] Australian Electoral Roll, including States., unknown publish date, Macquarie, Bathurst, 1958, p 11. living with John L & Olga and Laurence John, his wife?
Family Explorer

Trevor Samuel Bettles1

M, #6084, b. 28 September 1940, d. 14 October 2015
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Laurence Bettles (b. 17 November 1893, d. 14 April 1985)
MotherOlga May Smith (b. 1900, d. April 1996)

Biography

Birth28 September 1940Trevor Samuel Bettles was born on 28 September 1940 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia.1
Residence1963He lived in 180 Bentinck Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.1
Marriage1965He married Patricia Mary in 1965 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia.2
Death14 October 2015He died on 14 October 2015 aged 75.3
Last Edited 21 September 2016

Citations

  1. [S60] Australian Electoral Roll, including States., unknown publish date, Warringah, Bathurst, 1963, p 2.
  2. [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Calare, Bathurst, 1980, p 4.
  3. [S59] US Pubic Records Index, unknown publish date, A person of this name is in the US Obituary Collection, from Legacy?
Family Explorer

Patricia Mary1

F, #6085

Biography

Marriage1965Patricia Mary married Trevor Samuel Bettles, son of John Laurence Bettles and Olga May Smith, in 1965 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia.1
Last Edited 21 September 2016

Citations

  1. [S60] Australian Electoral Roll, including States., unknown publish date, Calare, Bathurst, 1980, p 4.
Family Explorer

Nathaniel William Wright1

M, #6086, b. 7 August 1902

Family: Ida Sarah Bettles (b. 1902, d. 1979)

DaughterIda Lorraine Wright+ (b. 1932, d. 1966)

Biography

Birth7 August 1902Nathaniel William Wright was born on 7 August 1902 in Carcoar, NSW, Australia+.2
Marriage1927He married Ida Sarah Bettles, daughter of John Bettles and Sarah Elizabeth Annie Barrett, in 1927 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia.1
Residence1930Nathaniel William Wright and Ida Sarah Bettles lived in Godfrey's Creek, Cowra, NSW, Australia.3
Occupation1930The occupation of Nathaniel William Wright was 'farmer'.3
Residence1980He lived in 15 Brougham Street, Cowra, NSW, Australia.4
Last Edited 20 September 2016

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, marriage; Ida A Bettles & Nathaniel W Wright, Bathurst, NSW, 1927. no 17740.
  2. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, birth; parents Nathaniel & Rose Wright, Carcoar, NSW, 1902. no 21023.
  3. [S60] Australian Electoral Roll, including States., unknown publish date, Werriwa, Boorowa,1930, p 35.
  4. [S60] Aus Elect. Roll, Electoral Roll, Hume, Cowra, 1980. with Andrew John Wales.
Family Explorer

Ida Lorraine Wright1

F, #6087, b. 1932, d. 1966
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherNathaniel William Wright (b. 7 August 1902)
MotherIda Sarah Bettles (b. 1902, d. 1979)

Family:

SonAndrew John Wales

Biography

Birth1932Ida Lorraine Wright was born in 1932 in Cowra, NSW, Australia.1
Witness1958She lived with Ida Sarah Bettles in 4 Parkes Street, Cowra, NSW, Australia.2
Employment1958Ida Lorraine Wright was employed as Shop assistant.2
Name-MarrHer married name was Wales.3
Death1966She died in 1966 in Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, aged ~34.4
Last Edited 20 September 2016

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, death; Ida Lorraine Wales, mother Ida Bettle, father Nathaniel Wright, Footscray, VIC, 1966. no 6915.
  2. [S60] Australian Electoral Roll, including States., unknown publish date, Calare, Cowra,1958, p 98.
  3. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, death; Ida Lorraine Wales, mother Ida Bettles, father Nathaniel Wright, Footscray, VIC, 1966. no 6915.
  4. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, death; Ida Lorraine Wales, 34, mother Ida Bettles, father Nathaniel Wright, Footscray, VIC, 1966. no 6915.
Family Explorer

Peter Thornton1

M, #6088, b. 23 August 1881, d. March 1952

Family: Elizabeth Redgate (b. December 1880, d. September 1967)

DaughterEsther Grace Thornton (b. 4 November 1905, d. March 2000)
DaughterAda Constance Thornton (b. 12 October 1906, d. February 1999)
SonJohn Laurence Thornton+ (b. 27 November 1908, d. May 1999)
SonGeoffrey Thornton+ (b. 20 June 1910, d. November 2001)
DaughterJoan Thornton+ (b. 12 April 1920, d. 12 June 2011)

Biography

Birth23 August 1881Peter Thornton was born on 23 August 1881 in Tottington, Lancashire, England.2
Residence30 March 1901He lived in 8 Victoria Street, Tottington, Lancashire, England.3
Employment30 March 1901He was employed as Shop assistant.4
Marriage2 April 1905He married Elizabeth Redgate, daughter of William Redgate and Ada Bettles, on 2 April 1905 in St Anne's Church, Derby, Derbyshire, England.1
Residence2 April 1911Peter Thornton and Elizabeth Redgate lived in 69 Red Cross Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, together with Esther Grace Thornton, Ada Constance Thornton, John Laurence Thornton, and Geoffrey Thornton.5
Employment2 April 1911Peter Thornton was employed as Dairy Shopman.5
Residence1939He and Elizabeth Redgate lived together with Esther Grace Thornton and William Bettles.6
DeathMarch 1952Peter Thornton died in March 1952 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, aged 70.7
Last Edited 4 November 2018

Citations

  1. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Elizabeth Redgate & Peter Thornton, Derby, Derbys., Apr-Jun 1905, vol7b 1091.
  2. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Bury, Lancs., Oct-Dec 1881, vol 8c 445.
  3. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, with mother, Esther, & siblings.
  4. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  5. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  6. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., Colin Wood's research.
  7. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 70, Rochdale, Lancs., Mar 1952, vol 10f 419.
Family Explorer

Esther Grace Thornton1

F, #6089, b. 4 November 1905, d. March 2000
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherPeter Thornton (b. 23 August 1881, d. March 1952)
MotherElizabeth Redgate (b. December 1880, d. September 1967)

Biography

Birth4 November 1905Esther Grace Thornton was born on 4 November 1905 in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England.1
Witness2 April 1911She lived with Peter Thornton and Elizabeth Redgate in 69 Red Cross Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, together with Ada Constance Thornton, John Laurence Thornton, and Geoffrey Thornton.2
Witness1939Esther Grace Thornton lived with Peter Thornton and Elizabeth Redgate together with William Bettles.3
DeathMarch 2000Esther Grace Thornton died in March 2000 in Bolton, Lancashire, England, aged 94.1
Last Edited 22 August 2016

Citations

  1. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 94, Bolton, Lancs., Mar 2000, B55A 0091B 267.
  2. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  3. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., Colin Wood's research.
Family Explorer

Ada Constance Thornton1

F, #6090, b. 12 October 1906, d. February 1999
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherPeter Thornton (b. 23 August 1881, d. March 1952)
MotherElizabeth Redgate (b. December 1880, d. September 1967)

Biography

Birth12 October 1906Ada Constance Thornton was born on 12 October 1906 in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England.1
Baptism25 November 1906She was baptized on 25 November 1906 in St Lawrence's Church, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England.2
Witness2 April 1911She lived with Peter Thornton and Elizabeth Redgate in 69 Red Cross Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, together with Esther Grace Thornton, John Laurence Thornton, and Geoffrey Thornton.3
ResidenceApril 1939Ada Constance Thornton lived in 50 Fenton Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, together with William Bettles.4
Name-MarrJune 1939Her married name was Wood.5
MarriageJune 1939She married Sydney Wood in June 1939 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.5
DeathFebruary 1999She died in February 1999 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, aged 92.6
Last Edited 30 August 2016

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Shardlow, Derbys., Oct-Dec 1906, vol 7b 523.
  2. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt., Ada constance Thornto, parents Peter & Elizabeth,ffn 2082646.
  3. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  4. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., Colin Wood records.
  5. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Ada C Thornton & Sydney Wood, Rochdale, Lancs., Apr-Jun 1939, vol 8e 74.
  6. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 92, Rochdale, Lancs., Feb 1999, B53A 0091B 225.
Family Explorer

John Laurence Thornton1

M, #6091, b. 27 November 1908, d. May 1999
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherPeter Thornton (b. 23 August 1881, d. March 1952)
MotherElizabeth Redgate (b. December 1880, d. September 1967)

Family: Esther Annie Ogden (b. January 1917, d. October 1989)

SonPeter Thornton
DaughterWendy Esther Thornton (b. July 1943, d. September 1943)
DaughterSusan Thornton
DaughterLinda Thornton
SonJohn Thornton
SonGeoffrey Thornton
DaughterJanet Thornton

Biography

Birth27 November 1908John Laurence Thornton was born on 27 November 1908 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.1
Witness2 April 1911He lived with Peter Thornton and Elizabeth Redgate in 69 Red Cross Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, together with Esther Grace Thornton, Ada Constance Thornton, and Geoffrey Thornton.2
MarriageSeptember 1938John Laurence Thornton married Esther Annie Ogden in September 1938 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.3
DeathMay 1999He died in May 1999 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, aged 90.1
Last Edited 23 August 2016

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Rochdale, Lancs., Oct-Dec 1908, vol 8e 52.
  2. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  3. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; John L Thornton & Esther A Ogden, Rochdale, Lancs., Jul-Sep 1938, vol 8e 40.
Family Explorer

Geoffrey Thornton1

M, #6092, b. 20 June 1910, d. November 2001
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherPeter Thornton (b. 23 August 1881, d. March 1952)
MotherElizabeth Redgate (b. December 1880, d. September 1967)

Family: Frances Mary Morrison (b. 30 June 1913, d. August 1992)

DaughterMaureen E Thornton
DaughterChristine A Thornton

Biography

Birth20 June 1910Geoffrey Thornton was born on 20 June 1910 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.2
Baptism24 July 1910He was baptized on 24 July 1910 in All Saints Church, Ockbrook, Derbyshire, England.3
Witness2 April 1911He lived with Peter Thornton and Elizabeth Redgate in 69 Red Cross Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, together with Esther Grace Thornton, Ada Constance Thornton, and John Laurence Thornton.4
MarriageJune 1938Geoffrey Thornton married Frances Mary Morrison in June 1938 in Oldham, Lancashire, England.5
Milit-BegOctober 1939He began military service in October 1939 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.6
Milit-Beg8 March 1942He began military service on 8 March 1942 in Osaka, Japan.7
Milit-End2 September 1945He ended military service on 2 September 1945 in Osaka, Japan.7
DeathNovember 2001He died in November 2001 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, aged 91.1
Last Edited 4 November 2018

Citations

  1. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 91, Blackpool, Lancs., Nov 2001, A10D 5811A 99.
  2. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Rochdale, Lancs., Jul-Sep 1910, vol 8e 44.
  3. [S48] Parish Register, bapt, Geoffrey Thornton, parents Peter & Elizabeth, Ockbrook, Derbys., no 1891, p 174.
  4. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  5. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Geoffrey Thornton & Frances J Morrison, Oldham, Lancs., Apr-Jun 1938, vol 8d 1957.
  6. [S77] British Army records inc. Chelsea Pensioners & WW1, unknown publish date, UK, Allied POW records, no 1621595, Thornton, Geoffrey, Gunner, Royal Artillery; Japanese records. Capture date 17/3/8?
  7. [S77] British Army records, UK, Allied POW records, no 1621595, Thornton, Geoffrey, Gunner, Royal Artillery; dates of capture & release.
Family Explorer

Sydney Wood1

M, #6093, b. 24 September 1903, d. December 1998

Biography

Birth24 September 1903Sydney Wood was born on 24 September 1903 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.2
MarriageJune 1939He married Ada Constance Thornton, daughter of Peter Thornton and Elizabeth Redgate, in June 1939 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.1
DeathDecember 1998Sydney Wood died in December 1998 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, aged 95.3
Last Edited 22 August 2016

Citations

  1. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Ada C Thornton & Sydney Wood, Rochdale, Lancs., Apr-Jun 1939, vol 8e 74.
  2. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Rochdale, Lancs., Oct-Dec 1903, vol 8e 45.
  3. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 95, Rochdale, Lancs., Dec 1998, B53A 0091B 118.
Family Explorer

Esther Annie Ogden1

F, #6094, b. January 1917, d. October 1989

Family: John Laurence Thornton (b. 27 November 1908, d. May 1999)

SonPeter Thornton
DaughterWendy Esther Thornton (b. July 1943, d. September 1943)
DaughterSusan Thornton
DaughterLinda Thornton
SonJohn Thornton
SonGeoffrey Thornton
DaughterJanet Thornton

Biography

BirthJanuary 1917Esther Annie Ogden was born in January 1917 in Lancashire, England.1
Name-MarrSeptember 1938Her married name was Thornton.1
MarriageSeptember 1938She married John Laurence Thornton, son of Peter Thornton and Elizabeth Redgate, in September 1938 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.2
DeathOctober 1989Esther Annie Ogden died in October 1989 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, aged 72.3
Last Edited 23 August 2016

Citations

  1. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; John L Thornton & Eshter A Ogden, Rochdale, Lancs., Jul-Sep 1938, vol 8e 40.
  2. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; John L Thornton & Esther A Ogden, Rochdale, Lancs., Jul-Sep 1938, vol 8e 40.
  3. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 72, Rochdale, Lancs., Oct 1989, vol 39 476.
Family Explorer

Wendy Esther Thornton1

F, #6095, b. July 1943, d. September 1943
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Laurence Thornton (b. 27 November 1908, d. May 1999)
MotherEsther Annie Ogden (b. January 1917, d. October 1989)

Biography

BirthJuly 1943Wendy Esther Thornton was born in July 1943 in Littleborough, Lancashire, England.1
DeathSeptember 1943She died in September 1943 in Littleborough, Lancashire, England, aged 0.2
Last Edited 23 August 2016

Citations

  1. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Littleborough, Lancs., Jul-Sep 1943, vol 8e 31. mother Ogden.
  2. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 0, Littleborough, Lancs., vol 8e 64.
Family Explorer

Susan Thornton1

F, #6096
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Laurence Thornton (b. 27 November 1908, d. May 1999)
MotherEsther Annie Ogden (b. January 1917, d. October 1989)

Biography

MarriageDecember 1966Susan Thornton married John Harwood Dean in December 1966 in Littleborough, Lancashire, England.2
Last Edited 4 November 2018

Citations

  1. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Littleborough, Lancs., Oct-Dec 1945, vol 8e 30. mother Ogden.
  2. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; John H Dean & Susan Thornton, Littleborough, Lancs., Oct-Dec 1966, vol 10d 177.
Family Explorer

Linda Thornton1

F, #6097
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Laurence Thornton (b. 27 November 1908, d. May 1999)
MotherEsther Annie Ogden (b. January 1917, d. October 1989)
Last Edited 23 August 2016

Citations

  1. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Littleborough, Lancs., Apr-Jun 1947, vol 10d 96. mother Ogden.
Family Explorer

John Thornton1

M, #6098
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Laurence Thornton (b. 27 November 1908, d. May 1999)
MotherEsther Annie Ogden (b. January 1917, d. October 1989)

Biography

MarriageJune 1972John Thornton married Joan Young in June 1972 in Littleborough, Lancashire, England.2
Last Edited 23 August 2016

Citations

  1. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Littleborough, Lancs., Apr-Jun 1948, vol 10d 72. mother Ogden.
  2. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; John Thornton & Joan Young, Littleborough, Lancs., Apr-Jun 1972, vol 10d 176.
Family Explorer

Joan Young1

F, #6099, b. 1 December 1953, d. February 2005

Biography

Birth1 December 1953Joan Young was born on 1 December 1953 in Oldham, Lancashire, England.2
Name-MarrJune 1972Her married name was Thornton.1
MarriageJune 1972She married John Thornton, son of John Laurence Thornton and Esther Annie Ogden, in June 1972 in Littleborough, Lancashire, England.1
DeathFebruary 2005Joan Young died in February 2005 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, aged 51.3
Last Edited 23 August 2016

Citations

  1. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; John Thornton & Joan Young, Littleborough, Lancs., Apr-Jun 1972, vol 10d 176.
  2. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Oldham, Lancs., Oct-Dec 1953, vol 10f 106. mother Waugh.
  3. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 51, Manchester, Lancs., Feb 2005, 175B 006/1L 235.
Family Explorer

Peter Thornton1

M, #6100
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Laurence Thornton (b. 27 November 1908, d. May 1999)
MotherEsther Annie Ogden (b. January 1917, d. October 1989)

Biography

MarriageMarch 1959Peter Thornton married Sheila Thomas in March 1959 in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.2
Last Edited 4 November 2018

Citations

  1. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Littleborough, Lancs., Jul-Sep 1939, vol 8e 75. mother Ogden.
  2. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Sheila Thomas & Peter Thornton, Rochdale, Lancs., Jan-Mar 1959, vol 10f 819.
Note of errors and omissions welcome
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