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John Howard Mathieson

M, #201, b. 25 December 1944, d. 23 May 2024

Biography

Birth25 December 1944John Howard Mathieson was born on 25 December 1944 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.1
Marriage25 May 1968He married Elaine Ann Galton, daughter of Hattie Galton and Ann Ziprick, on 25 May 1968 in Harstone Uniting Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, witnessed by Hattie Galton and Ann Ziprick.1
Death23 May 2024John Howard Mathieson died on 23 May 2024 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, aged 79.2
Last Edited 27 May 2024

Citations

  1. [S2] Book inscriptions.
  2. [S2] Book inscriptions, personal comm from Elaine on 27 May 2024.

Eileen Theresa Best

F, #204, b. January 1914, d. 17 February 2009

Biography

BirthJanuary 1914Eileen Theresa Best was born in January 1914 in Poole, Dorset, England+.1
Name-MarrApril 1939Her married name was Galton.2
MarriageApril 1939She married Philip Edward Tom Galton, son of Tom Galton and Elizabeth Ann Smith, in April 1939 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.2
Residence29 September 1939Eileen Theresa Best and Philip Edward Tom Galton lived in 5 Avon Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, England.3
Residence1940She and Philip Edward Tom Galton lived in 410 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Dorset, England.4
MarriageJuly 1947She married Stanley F Lillington in July 1947 in Poole, Dorset, England+.5
Death17 February 2009She died on 17 February 2009 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England, aged 95.6
Last Edited 30 November 2018

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Poole, Dorset, Jan-Mar 1914, vol 5a 405. mother Dean.
  2. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage, Philip ET Galton & Eileen T Best; Swindon, Wilts., Apr-Jun 1939, vol 5a 130.
  3. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., wife hidden.
  4. [S66] Obituaries, (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, unknown publish date), in obituary from Wiltshire Gazette, 1945.
  5. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage, Eileen T Galton & Lillington; Poole, Dorset, Jul-Sep 1947, vol 6a 1623.
  6. [S70] England & Wales Death Index 1989-2018, unknown publish date, death, age 96, Ms Eileen Theresa Lillington, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH3.

Stanley F Lillington1,2

M, #205

Biography

MarriageJuly 1947Stanley F Lillington married Eileen Theresa Best in July 1947 in Poole, Dorset, England+.3
Last Edited 11 December 2012

Citations

  1. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage, Eileen T Galton & Stanley F Lillington; Poole, Dorset, Jul-Sep 1947, vol 6a 1623.
  2. 2nd husband of Eileen, widow of Philip Edward Tom Galton.
  3. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage, Eileen T Galton & Lillington; Poole, Dorset, Jul-Sep 1947, vol 6a 1623.

Isaac Todd1

M, #206, b. 1821, d. 1 July 1900
ReferencesEdith Galton's ancestors.
The Todds

Parents

FatherIsaac Todd (b. 1795, d. 23 March 1860)
MotherElizabeth Hill (b. March 1791, d. January 1844)

Family: Elizabeth Bettles (b. February 1825, d. 12 March 1902)

SonHerbert Todd+ (b. December 1850, d. December 1929)
SonWilliam Todd+ (b. April 1852, d. September 1916)
DaughterAnn Todd+ (b. 10 December 1855, d. 14 February 1887)
DaughterElizabeth Todd (b. December 1856, d. March 1857)
SonStephen Todd+ (b. January 1865, d. 23 December 1924)

Biography

Birth1821Isaac Todd was born in 1821 in Wothorpe, Northamptonshire, England.1
Baptism8 June 1821He was baptized on 8 June 1821 in All Saints Church, Easton on the Hill, Northamptonshire, England.1
Residence30 March 1841He lived in Towngate, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.2
Employment30 March 1841He was employed as Man Servant at Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.2
Marriage3 July 1848He married Elizabeth Bettles, daughter of John Read Bettles and Elizabeth Skinner, on 3 July 1848 in St Guthlac's Church, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.3,4
Residence30 March 1851Isaac Todd and Elizabeth Bettles lived in East Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Herbert Todd.5
Employment30 March 1851Isaac Todd was employed as Agricultural Labourer.5
Employment30 March 1861He was employed as Agricultural Labourer.6
Residence30 March 1861He and Elizabeth Bettles lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Herbert Todd, William Todd, and Ann Todd.7
Employment30 March 1871Isaac Todd was employed as Groom & Gardener at Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.8
Residence30 March 1871He lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Stephen Todd.8
Employment4 April 1881Isaac Todd was employed as General Labourer at Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.9
Witness4 April 1881He witnessed the employment of Stephen Todd on 4 April 1881 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.9
Residence4 April 1881Isaac Todd and Elizabeth Bettles lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Stephen Todd.9
Residence30 March 1891Isaac Todd and Elizabeth Bettles lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.10
Occupation4 April 1891The occupation of Isaac Todd was 'Gardener'.10
Death1 July 1900He died on 1 July 1900 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+, aged ~79.11
Last Edited 31 August 2016

Citations

  1. [S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), bapt. father Isaac Todd, mother Elizabeth, Easton, I046366.
  2. [S25] Extracted from the 1841 census, with John Barker, Farmer.
  3. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage certificate TG781416.
  4. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Bourne, Lincs, vol. 14 397.
  5. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census.
  6. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census, Agricultural Labourer.
  7. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census.
  8. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census.
  9. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  10. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  11. [S17] BMD indices, Bourne, Lincs, Jul-Sep 1900, vol. 7a 231, aged 79.

Elizabeth Bettles1

F, #207, b. February 1825, d. 12 March 1902
ReferencesEdith Galton's ancestors.
The Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Read Bettles (b. 1789, d. 29 March 1878)
MotherElizabeth Skinner (b. 11 November 1786, d. 22 October 1869)

Family: Isaac Todd (b. 1821, d. 1 July 1900)

SonHerbert Todd+ (b. December 1850, d. December 1929)
SonWilliam Todd+ (b. April 1852, d. September 1916)
DaughterAnn Todd+ (b. 10 December 1855, d. 14 February 1887)
DaughterElizabeth Todd (b. December 1856, d. March 1857)
SonStephen Todd+ (b. January 1865, d. 23 December 1924)

Biography

BirthFebruary 1825Elizabeth Bettles was born in February 1825 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.2,3
Baptism28 February 1825She was baptized on 28 February 1825 in St Guthlac's Church, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.4
Name-Marr3 July 1848Her married name was Todd.1
Marriage3 July 1848She married Isaac Todd, son of Isaac Todd and Elizabeth Hill, on 3 July 1848 in St Guthlac's Church, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.5,6
Residence30 March 1851Elizabeth Bettles and Isaac Todd lived in East Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Herbert Todd.7
Witness10 December 1855She witnessed the birth of Ann Todd on 10 December 1855 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.8,9
Residence30 March 1861Elizabeth Bettles and Isaac Todd lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Herbert Todd, William Todd, and Ann Todd.10
Witness22 October 1869Elizabeth Bettles witnessed the Death of Elizabeth Skinner on 22 October 1869 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.11
Employment30 March 1871Elizabeth Bettles was employed as Housekeeper in charge; Sow Inn.12
Residence30 March 1871She lived in Sow Inn, Market Place, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Sarah Jane Smith.12
Witness29 March 1878Elizabeth Bettles witnessed the Death of John Read Bettles on 29 March 1878 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.13,14
Residence4 April 1881She and Isaac Todd lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Stephen Todd.15
Witness4 April 1881She witnessed the employment of Stephen Todd on 4 April 1881 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.15
Residence30 March 1891She and Isaac Todd lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.16
Residence30 March 1901She lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.17
Death12 March 1902She died on 12 March 1902 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+, aged 77.18,19
Last Edited 20 April 2018

Citations

  1. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage certificate.
  2. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census, aged 26.
  3. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census, LIN 3199/20/1 Aged 56.
  4. [S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), C030131.
  5. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage certificate TG781416.
  6. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Bourne, Lincs, vol. 14 397.
  7. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census.
  8. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, birth, Ann Todd, father Isaac Todd, mother Elizabeth Bettles, Market Deeping, no 269. 1855.
  9. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Boune, Lincs, Jan-Mar 1856, vol 7a 290.
  10. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census.
  11. [S17] BMD indices, death, Bourne, Lincs, age 76, Oct-Dec 1869, vol 7a 205.
  12. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census.
  13. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death, age 89, Natural decay, Market Deeping, Lincs, no. 162.
  14. [S17] BMD indices, death, age 89, Bourne, Lincs, Apr-Jun 1878, vol 7a 203.
  15. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  16. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  17. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, living on own means.
  18. [S17] BMD indices, Bourne, Lincs, Jan-Mar 1902, vol 7a 256.
  19. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, In memoriam card in posession of Elaine Mathieson.

Ann Todd1

F, #208, b. 10 December 1855, d. 14 February 1887
ReferencesEdith Galton's ancestors.
The Bettles
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherIsaac Todd (b. 1821, d. 1 July 1900)
MotherElizabeth Bettles (b. February 1825, d. 12 March 1902)

Family: Philip Smith (b. 23 May 1854, d. 12 November 1924)

SonHerbert Smith+ (b. March 1874, d. 25 June 1929)
DaughterElizabeth Ann Smith+ (b. 2 February 1875, d. 8 August 1936)
SonPhilip Cornelius Smith+ (b. 25 March 1876, d. 6 June 1949)
SonWalter Smith+ (b. April 1877, d. 8 November 1927)
DaughterRuth Smith+ (b. 25 October 1880, d. 14 November 1954)
DaughterMartha Smith+ (b. 25 October 1882, d. December 1965)
SonStephen Smith+ (b. 12 September 1883, d. 13 November 1954)
DaughterEmma Smith (b. 13 February 1885, d. July 1972)

Biography

Birth10 December 1855Ann Todd was born on 10 December 1855 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.2,3
Baptism6 January 1856She was baptized on 6 January 1856 in St Guthlac's Church, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.4
Witness30 March 1861She lived with Isaac Todd and Elizabeth Bettles in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Herbert Todd and William Todd.5
Employment30 March 1871Ann Todd was employed as Kitchen maid; Collingwood family.6
Residence30 March 1871She lived in Westgate, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England.6
Marriage26 March 1873She married Philip Smith, son of Joseph Smith and Harriet Palmer, on 26 March 1873 in The Registry Office, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, witnessed by Elizabeth Barnett.7,8
Name-MarrHer married name was Smith.
Residence2 February 1875Ann Todd and Philip Smith lived in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.9
Residence30 March 1881She and Philip Smith lived in Deeping Gate, Northamptonshire, England, together with Herbert Smith, Elizabeth Ann Smith, Philip Cornelius Smith, Walter Smith, and Ruth Smith.10
Witness4 April 1881Ann Todd witnessed the employment of Isaac Todd on 4 April 1881 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.10
Death14 February 1887She died on 14 February 1887 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+, aged 31.
Last Edited 28 July 2019

Citations

  1. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, birth, Ann Todd, father Isaac Todd, mother Elizabeth Bettles, Market Deeping, no 269.
  2. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, birth, Ann Todd, father Isaac Todd, mother Elizabeth Bettles, Market Deeping, no 269. 1855.
  3. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Boune, Lincs, Jan-Mar 1856, vol 7a 290.
  4. [S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), Ann Todd, father Isaac Todd, mother Elizabeth, Market Deeping, C013458.
  5. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census.
  6. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census.
  7. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Ann Todd, 19, father Isaac, & Philip Smith, 19, father Joseph, Registrar, Whitby, Yorks., no. 189. Philip signed by mark.
  8. [S17] BMD indices, Whitby, Yorks, Jan-Mar 1873, vol 9d 673.
  9. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Birth D6361, No. 89, Elizabeth Ann SMITH.
  10. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.

Philip Smith1

M, #209, b. 23 May 1854, d. 12 November 1924
ReferencesEdith Galton's ancestors.
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths

Parents

FatherJoseph Smith (b. 1822, d. 12 October 1880)
MotherHarriet Palmer (b. November 1825, d. August 1885)

Family: Ann Todd (b. 10 December 1855, d. 14 February 1887)

SonHerbert Smith+ (b. March 1874, d. 25 June 1929)
DaughterElizabeth Ann Smith+ (b. 2 February 1875, d. 8 August 1936)
SonPhilip Cornelius Smith+ (b. 25 March 1876, d. 6 June 1949)
SonWalter Smith+ (b. April 1877, d. 8 November 1927)
DaughterRuth Smith+ (b. 25 October 1880, d. 14 November 1954)
DaughterMartha Smith+ (b. 25 October 1882, d. December 1965)
SonStephen Smith+ (b. 12 September 1883, d. 13 November 1954)
DaughterEmma Smith (b. 13 February 1885, d. July 1972)

Biography

Birth23 May 1854Philip Smith was born on 23 May 1854 in Church Street, Dudley, Worcestershire, England.1,2
Baptism11 June 1854He was baptized on 11 June 1854 in St Thomas' Church, Dudley, Worcestershire, England.3
Witness30 March 1861He lived with Harriet Palmer and Joseph Smith in Rotten Row, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England, together with Sophia Smith, Harriet Smith, and Elizabeth Smith.4
Employment30 March 1871Philip Smith was employed as Agricultural Labourer at Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.5
Witness30 March 1871He lived with Joseph Smith and Harriet Palmer in Rotten Row, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England, together with Elizabeth Smith, Ann Smith, Kate Smith, and Joseph Smith.6
Marriage26 March 1873Philip Smith married Ann Todd, daughter of Isaac Todd and Elizabeth Bettles, on 26 March 1873 in The Registry Office, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, witnessed by Elizabeth Barnett.7,8
Occupation2 February 1875The occupation of Philip Smith was 'Farm labourer'.9
Residence2 February 1875He and Ann Todd lived in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.9
Employment30 March 1881He was employed as Brewer's Labourer.10
Residence30 March 1881He and Ann Todd lived in Deeping Gate, Northamptonshire, England, together with Herbert Smith, Elizabeth Ann Smith, Philip Cornelius Smith, Walter Smith, and Ruth Smith.11
Occupation12 September 1883The occupation of Philip Smith was 'Brewers Labourer'.12
Witness14 February 1887He witnessed the Death of Ann Todd on 14 February 1887 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.
Residence30 March 1891He lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Ruth Smith, Emma Smith, Walter Smith, Stephen Smith, Martha Smith, and Elizabeth Ann Smith.13
Employment30 March 1891Philip Smith was employed as Brewer's Labourer.14
Marriage24 May 1892He married Ann Harvey, daughter of John Harvey and Jane Green, on 24 May 1892 in Cave Adullam Chapel, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England.15
Witness10 June 1897Philip Smith witnessed the Death of Ann Harvey on 10 June 1897 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.16
Baptism29 January 1899He was baptized by Pastor M.J.Tryon on 29 January 1899 in Cave Adullam Chapel, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England.17
Occupation30 March 1901The occupation of Philip Smith was 'Coal Merchant'.18
Residence30 March 1901He lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Stephen Smith and Ruth Smith.5
Marriage23 May 1904Philip Smith married Clara Hack, daughter of Joseph Hack and Sarah Smith, on 23 May 1904 in Lion Chapel, Erskine Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, witnessed by Joseph Hack and Sarah Smith.19
Occupation2 April 1911The occupation of Philip Smith was 'Farmer and General Carter'.20
Residence2 April 1911He and Clara Hack lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.21
WitnessHe witnessed the note of Edith Elsie Galton.22
Occupation19 June 1921The occupation of Philip Smith was 'Farmer & General Carter'.23
NoteNovember 1924From the Obituary in the local paper: married 3 times, 8 children, 34 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.24
Death12 November 1924He died on 12 November 1924 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+, aged 70.25,26,27
Burial14 November 1924He was buried on 14 November 1924 in The Cemetery, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.28
Last Edited 11 January 2024

Citations

  1. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, birth; Philip Smith, parents Joseph Smith, chimney sweep & Harriet Palmer, Dudley, Worcs., no 85.
  2. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Dudley, Staffs., Apr-Jun 1854, vol 6c 147.
  3. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, birth & bapt., Philip Smith, parents Joseph & Harriet, St Thomas, Dudley, fhl no 378778 & 378779.
  4. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census.
  5. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  6. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census.
  7. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Ann Todd, 19, father Isaac, & Philip Smith, 19, father Joseph, Registrar, Whitby, Yorks., no. 189. Philip signed by mark.
  8. [S17] BMD indices, Whitby, Yorks, Jan-Mar 1873, vol 9d 673.
  9. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Birth D6361, No. 89, Elizabeth Ann SMITH.
  10. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census, in census desc.
  11. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  12. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, on Stephen's birth certificate.
  13. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, Philip as widower, dau. Elizabeth as housekeeper.
  14. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, in census occupation.
  15. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage, Philip Smith, 37, & Ann Harvey, father John, 50, Particular Baptist Rites, Cave Adullam, Deeping St James, no 125.
  16. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, death, age 55, Deeping, Lincs., no. 35. Carcinoma of uterus, also BMD vol 7a 220.
  17. [S2] Book inscriptions, anonymous leaflet found in Elizabeth Smiths bible.
  18. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, Employer working at home.
  19. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage, Philip Smith, 49, widower, & Clara Hack, 42, father Joseph, Baptist Rites, Lion Chapel, Leicester, no 37.
  20. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  21. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, with Mercy Mann, sick nurse and Sarah Torey, 82, widow. Note Philip's birthplace he is uncertain of.
  22. [S2] Book inscriptions, from a letter from EEG to LJ, June 1985.
  23. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  24. [S66] Obituaries, (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, unknown publish date), scan of obituary from local newspaper.
  25. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 70, Bourne, Lincs., Dec 1924, vol 7a 389.
  26. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, date from probate record; to Clara Smith, widow & Herbert Smith (son).
  27. [S66] Obit., Photo of obit in local paper.
  28. [S66] Obit., Obit., 'A short Account of the Late Philip Smith'.

Martha Smith1

F, #210, b. 25 October 1882, d. December 1965
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherPhilip Smith (b. 23 May 1854, d. 12 November 1924)
MotherAnn Todd (b. 10 December 1855, d. 14 February 1887)

Family: William Henry Gillett (b. 6 February 1880, d. 15 March 1967)

DaughterElsie Lilian Gillett S.R.N. (b. 2 September 1904, d. 2002)
DaughterWinifred Gillett+ (b. 12 August 1906, d. January 2005)
SonWilliam Bernard Gillett+ (b. 13 November 1909, d. 2 January 1962)
SonRonald Philip Gillett+ (b. 7 April 1914, d. 7 August 1986)
SonStephen Geoffrey Gillett+ (b. 13 January 1917, d. January 2003)
DaughterMary Patricia Gillett+ (b. 7 April 1926, d. 12 July 2022)

Biography

Birth25 October 1882Martha Smith was born on 25 October 1882 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.2
Baptism14 October 1883She was baptized on 14 October 1883 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.2
Witness30 March 1891She lived with Philip Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Ruth Smith, Emma Smith, Walter Smith, Stephen Smith, and Elizabeth Ann Smith.3
NoteMartha Smith and Elizabeth Ann Smith moved to Poole with the household of Walter Marston. Walter Marston was a Director of Marston's Dolphin Brewery Ltd owned by his father, John Taylor Marston; the Marston family originated in Market Deeping.4
Witness30 March 1901Martha Smith witnessed the employment of Elizabeth Ann Smith on 30 March 1901.5
Employment30 March 1901Martha Smith was employed as Domestic Cook at Bayard Lodge, Parkstone Road, Longfleet, Poole, Dorset, England.6
Marriage10 May 1904She married William Henry Gillett, son of Charles Gillett and Eliza Gillingham, on 10 May 1904 in St John's Church, Branksome, Dorset, England, witnessed by Tom Galton and Elizabeth Ann Smith.7,8
Name-MarrJune 1904Her married name was Gillett.7
Residence30 March 1911Martha Smith and William Henry Gillett lived in Prospect Place, High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Winifred Gillett, William Bernard Gillett, and Elsie Lilian Gillett S.R.N.9
Residence6 June 1921Martha Smith and William Henry Gillett lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Winifred Gillett, William Bernard Gillett, Ronald Philip Gillett, and Stephen Geoffrey Gillett.10
Residence29 September 1939Martha Smith and William Henry Gillett lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Mary Patricia Gillett.11
DeathDecember 1965Martha Smith died in December 1965 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+, aged 83.12
Last Edited 6 March 2025

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Peterborough, Lincs, Apr-Jun 1882, vol 3b 271.
  2. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, birth & bapt, Martha Smith, parents Philip & Anne, Market Deeping, Lincs., fhl 1450464.
  3. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, Philip as widower, dau. Elizabeth as housekeeper.
  4. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, from the Deepings Heritage blog; June 2018 about Walter Marston.
    Walter Marston was born in Market Deeping, son of brewery owner John Taylor Marston whose premises were next door to The Bull.  Walter competed in athletics and shooting tournaments  in his youth, and was in his late thirties in the picture. He moved permanently to Dorset in 1893 with his family and widowed mother-in-law, Mary Lee. He was a director of the Dolphin Brewery in Poole for 46 years, on the Town Council and the Workhouse Board of Guardians there.  He died in Poole in 1915, aged 64.
  5. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, in household of W Marston, Director, Dolphin Brewery.
  6. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, age 19, as cook servant.
  7. [S17] BMD indices, Poole, Dorset, Apr-Jun 1904, vol 5a 615.
  8. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; Martha Smith, 22, father Philip, & William Henry Gillett, 24, father Charles (dec), St John's, Branksome, no 3, p 2.
  9. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  10. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  11. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., 2 blanked lines.
  12. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 83, Bourne, Lincs., Dec 1965, 3b 69.

Ruth Smith1

F, #211, b. 25 October 1880, d. 14 November 1954
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherPhilip Smith (b. 23 May 1854, d. 12 November 1924)
MotherAnn Todd (b. 10 December 1855, d. 14 February 1887)

Family: John Blessett (b. 31 January 1875, d. June 1941)

DaughterMarjorie Annie Blessett+ (b. 11 September 1902, d. 19 December 1986)
DaughterDoris May Blessett+ (b. 17 March 1904, d. June 1971)
DaughterIvy Elizabeth Blessett+ (b. 10 May 1907, d. 16 December 1994)
SonJohn Philip Blessett+ (b. 1 July 1913, d. 3 March 2002)
DaughterRuth Evelyn Blessett (b. 13 November 1914, d. January 1983)

Biography

Birth25 October 1880Ruth Smith was born on 25 October 1880 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.1
Witness30 March 1881She lived with Philip Smith and Ann Todd in Deeping Gate, Northamptonshire, England, together with Herbert Smith, Elizabeth Ann Smith, Philip Cornelius Smith, and Walter Smith.2
Witness30 March 1891Ruth Smith lived with Philip Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Emma Smith, Walter Smith, Stephen Smith, Martha Smith, and Elizabeth Ann Smith.3
Witness30 March 1901Ruth Smith lived with Philip Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Stephen Smith.4
Witness30 March 1901She witnessed the occupation of Philip Smith on 30 March 1901 in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.5
Occupation30 March 1901The occupation of Ruth Smith was 'Housekeeper for father'.4
Name-Marr3 June 1901Her married name was Blessett.6
Marriage3 June 1901She married John Blessett, son of John Blessett and Elizabeth Smith, on 3 June 1901 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.6
Residence30 March 1911Ruth Smith and John Blessett lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Marjorie Annie Blessett, Doris May Blessett, and Ivy Elizabeth Blessett.7
Residence19 June 1921Ruth Smith and John Blessett lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Marjorie Annie Blessett, Doris May Blessett, Ivy Elizabeth Blessett, and John Philip Blessett.8
Note1926Ruth Smith Photos of family groups show another daughter and son Blesset after John. in 1926.
Residence29 September 1939She and John Blessett lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with John Philip Blessett and Ruth Evelyn Blessett.9
Death14 November 1954Ruth Smith died on 14 November 1954 in 90 Bridge Street, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England, aged 74.10,11
Last Edited 11 January 2024

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Peterborough. Cambs, Oct-Dec 1880, vol 3b 242.
  2. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  3. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, Philip as widower, dau. Elizabeth as housekeeper.
  4. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  5. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, Employer working at home.
  6. [S17] BMD indices, marriage; Bourne, Lncs, Apr-Jun 1901, vol 7a 865.
  7. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  8. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  9. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
  10. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 74, Bourne, Lincs., Dec 1954, 3b 61.
  11. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, probate to son John Philip Blessett, coal merchant.

Emma Smith1

F, #212, b. 13 February 1885, d. July 1972
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherPhilip Smith (b. 23 May 1854, d. 12 November 1924)
MotherAnn Todd (b. 10 December 1855, d. 14 February 1887)

Biography

Birth13 February 1885Emma Smith was born on 13 February 1885 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.1
Baptism3 May 1885She was baptized on 3 May 1885 in St Gutlac's Church, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.2
Witness30 March 1891She lived with Philip Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Ruth Smith, Walter Smith, Stephen Smith, Martha Smith, and Elizabeth Ann Smith.3
Residence30 March 1901Emma Smith lived in 16 King Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, England.4
Employment30 March 1901She was employed as Housemaid.4
Residence2 April 1911She lived in 108 Regent Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, England.5
ResidenceMay 1918She lived in 5 Palgrave Mansions, Devonshire Place, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.6
Witness10 June 1918She lived with Elizabeth Ann Smith and Tom Galton in 142 High Street, Poole, Dorset, England, together with Edith Elsie Galton, Hattie Galton, and Philip Edward Tom Galton.7
OccupationThe occupation of Emma Smith was 'Children's nurse'.8
DeathJuly 1972She died in July 1972 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+, aged 87.9
Last Edited 12 August 2020

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Bourne, Lincs, Apr-Jun 1885, vol 7a 381.
  2. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt., Emma Smith, parents Philip & Ann, Market Deeping, Lincs., fhl 1450464.
  3. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, Philip as widower, dau. Elizabeth as housekeeper.
  4. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, housemaid, Cressler family.
  5. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, Domestic servant (Cook), Hazelrigg family.
  6. [S2] Book inscriptions, from a Visitors Declaration Form, B.M. 24, Ministry of Food by E Smith, to household of E Galton, 142 High Street, Poole. 10 Jun 1918.
  7. [S2] Book inscriptions, from a Visitors Declaration Form, B.M. 24, Ministry of Food by E Smith, to household of E Galton, 142 High Street, Poole. 10 Jun 1918 and other ration books of the time.
  8. [S2] Book inscriptions, as remebered, no documentation.
  9. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 87, Boune, Lincs., Jul-Sep 1972, vol 3b 154.

Herbert Smith1

M, #213, b. March 1874, d. 25 June 1929
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherPhilip Smith (b. 23 May 1854, d. 12 November 1924)
MotherAnn Todd (b. 10 December 1855, d. 14 February 1887)

Family: Selina Smith (b. 4 April 1872, d. 30 September 1956)

SonPhilip Herbert Smith+ (b. 27 November 1895, d. 7 October 1980)
DaughterMaud Smith+ (b. 17 April 1897, d. March 1976)
DaughterOlive Smith (b. April 1899, d. April 1900)
DaughterAnnie Elizabeth Smith+ (b. 13 March 1901, d. June 1997)
DaughterElsie Emma Smith+ (b. 22 May 1904, d. 5 September 1985)
DaughterClara Selina Smith+ (b. 17 April 1908, d. 14 April 1992)

Biography

BirthMarch 1874Herbert Smith was born in March 1874 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.1
Witness30 March 1881He lived with Philip Smith and Ann Todd in Deeping Gate, Northamptonshire, England, together with Elizabeth Ann Smith, Philip Cornelius Smith, Walter Smith, and Ruth Smith.2
Employment30 March 1891Herbert Smith was employed as Draper's Porter at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.3
Witness30 March 1891He lived with William Todd and Maria Ball in 9 Goodhead Terrace, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, together with William Bertram Todd, Alice Minnie Todd, Edith Annie Todd, Frederick Albert Todd, Stephen Isaac Bettles Todd, and Philip Cornelius Smith.4
MarriageMarch 1895Herbert Smith married Selina Smith in March 1895 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.5
Residence30 March 1901He and Selina Smith lived in 11 Granger Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, together with Philip Herbert Smith, Annie Elizabeth Smith, and Walter Smith.6
Employment30 March 1901Herbert Smith was employed as Vanman.7
Residence2 April 1911He and Selina Smith lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Maud Smith, Annie Elizabeth Smith, Elsie Emma Smith, Clara Selina Smith, and Philip Herbert Smith.8
Occupation2 April 1911The occupation of Herbert Smith was 'Coal Merchant'.8
Death25 June 1929He died on 25 June 1929 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+, aged 55.9,10
Last Edited 22 December 2019

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Bourne, Lincs , Jan-Mar 1874, vol 7a 359.
  2. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  3. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, living with Uncle William Todd in Nottingham.
  4. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  5. [S17] BMD indices, marriage, Nottingham, Notts, Jan-Mar 1895, vol 7b 405.
  6. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  7. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, vanman or carrier.
  8. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  9. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 55, Bourne, Lincs., Apr-Jun 1929, vol 7a 404.
  10. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, date & place, probate to widow.

Philip Cornelius Smith1

M, #214, b. 25 March 1876, d. 6 June 1949
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherPhilip Smith (b. 23 May 1854, d. 12 November 1924)
MotherAnn Todd (b. 10 December 1855, d. 14 February 1887)

Family: Catherine Elizabeth Allen (b. 24 November 1872, d. 10 March 1949)

DaughterPrudence Mary Smith+ (b. 27 November 1895, d. June 1971)
DaughterEdith Kate Smith+ (b. 7 August 1897, d. January 1990)
DaughterElsie May Smith (b. June 1899, d. September 1968)
SonWalter Philip Smith+ (b. 25 May 1901, d. June 1970)
SonHerbert Oliver Smith+ (b. April 1904, d. December 1966)
SonStephen Lines Smith+ (b. 23 September 1907, d. December 1976)
DaughterPhyllis Irene Smith (b. 7 February 1910, d. June 1968)
SonWilfred Allen Smith (b. 30 May 1915, d. December 1985)

Biography

Birth25 March 1876Philip Cornelius Smith was born on 25 March 1876 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.2,3
Witness30 March 1881He lived with Philip Smith and Ann Todd in Deeping Gate, Northamptonshire, England, together with Herbert Smith, Elizabeth Ann Smith, Walter Smith, and Ruth Smith.4
Witness30 March 1891Philip Cornelius Smith lived with William Todd and Maria Ball in 9 Goodhead Terrace, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, together with William Bertram Todd, Alice Minnie Todd, Edith Annie Todd, Frederick Albert Todd, Stephen Isaac Bettles Todd, and Herbert Smith.5
MarriageSeptember 1895Philip Cornelius Smith married Catherine Elizabeth Allen in September 1895 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.6
Employment30 March 1901He was employed as Coachman/Groom.7
Residence30 March 1901He and Catherine Elizabeth Allen lived in 18 East Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, together with Edith Kate Smith, Elsie May Smith, and Prudence Mary Smith.7
Residence2 April 1911He and Catherine Elizabeth Allen lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Elsie May Smith, Stephen Lines Smith, Walter Philip Smith, Herbert Oliver Smith, Phyllis Irene Smith, and Edith Kate Smith.8
Employment2 April 1911Philip Cornelius Smith was employed as General Carter.8
Milit-Beg8 December 1915He began military service on 8 December 1915 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+, Reg No. 64657, 6th Batt. Yorkshire Regiment.9
EmploymentFebruary 1917He was employed as a Platelayer (Group 31) in France.10
NoteDecember 1917He had 66 days in hopital for repairs to scars & muscles in December 1917 in Military Hospital, City of London, London, England.11
NoteHe served in France and was also posted to Murmansk, Russia in 1919. Was part of the 'Syren" North East Russia Campaign.11
Milit-End8 August 1919He ended military service on 8 August 1919 in Ripon, Yorkshire, England.12
Residence29 September 1939He and Catherine Elizabeth Allen lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Wilfred Allen Smith.13
Death6 June 1949Philip Cornelius Smith died on 6 June 1949 in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, aged 73.14,15
Last Edited 19 February 2019

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Bourne, Lincs., Apr-Jun 1876, vol 7a 368.
  2. [S17] BMD indices, Bourn, Lincs, Apr-Jun 1876, vol 7a 368.
  3. [S77] British Army records inc. Chelsea Pensioners & WW1, unknown publish date, declared date of birth.
  4. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  5. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  6. [S17] BMD indices, marriage; Catherine Elizabeth Allen & Philip Cornelius Smith, Leicester, Leics, Jul-Sep 1895, vol 7a 482.
  7. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  8. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  9. [S77] British Army records, Enlistment record. Yorkshire Regiment.
  10. [S77] British Army records, on casualty form, 3rd Batt. Lincolnshire Regiment.
  11. [S77] British Army records.
  12. [S77] British Army records, RN 64657; on his service records.
  13. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
  14. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 73, Bourne, Lincs. 3b 63 .
  15. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, probate to son, Herbert Oliver Smith, hardware branch mamager.

Walter Smith1

M, #215, b. April 1877, d. 8 November 1927
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherPhilip Smith (b. 23 May 1854, d. 12 November 1924)
MotherAnn Todd (b. 10 December 1855, d. 14 February 1887)

Family: Sarah Ann Stretton (b. 28 April 1878, d. June 1951)

SonCyril Walter Smith (b. 1 March 1904, d. October 1964)
DaughterHephzibah Smith+ (b. 22 January 1906, d. December 1998)
SonAbraham Owen Smith (b. 1 August 1908, d. 13 November 1976)
SonBasil Lawrence Smith (b. 1 February 1911, d. 4 December 1979)

Biography

BirthApril 1877Walter Smith was born in April 1877 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.1
Baptism22 April 1877He was baptized on 22 April 1877 in St Guthlac's Church, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.2
Witness30 March 1881He lived with Philip Smith and Ann Todd in Deeping Gate, Northamptonshire, England, together with Herbert Smith, Elizabeth Ann Smith, Philip Cornelius Smith, and Ruth Smith.3
Employment30 March 1891Walter Smith was employed as Post errand boy.4
Witness30 March 1891He lived with Philip Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Ruth Smith, Emma Smith, Stephen Smith, Martha Smith, and Elizabeth Ann Smith.5
Occupation30 March 1901The occupation of Walter Smith was 'Saddler'.6
Witness30 March 1901He lived with Herbert Smith and Selina Smith in 11 Granger Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, together with Philip Herbert Smith and Annie Elizabeth Smith.6
MarriageJune 1901Walter Smith married Sarah Ann Stretton in June 1901 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.7
Residence2 April 1911He and Sarah Ann Stretton lived in Baston, Lincolnshire, England, together with Cyril Walter Smith, Hephzibah Smith, Abraham Owen Smith, and Basil Lawrence Smith.8
Occupation2 April 1911The occupation of Walter Smith was 'Harness maker, own account'.8
Residence1925He and Sarah Ann Stretton lived in Baston, Lincolnshire, England.9
Death8 November 1927He died on 8 November 1927 in The Infirmary, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, aged 50.10,9
Last Edited 1 September 2019

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Bourne, Lincs, Apr-Jun 1877, vol 7a 383.
  2. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt; Walter Smith, parents Philip & Ann, Market Deeping, Lincs., fhl 1450464.
  3. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  4. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  5. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, Philip as widower, dau. Elizabeth as housekeeper.
  6. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  7. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage, Sarah Stretton & Walter Smith; Nottingham, Apr-Jun 1901, vol 7b 844.
  8. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  9. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, date & place, probate to widow.
  10. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 50, Peterborough, Cambs., Dec 1927, 3b 222.

Stephen Smith1

M, #216, b. 12 September 1883, d. 13 November 1954
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherPhilip Smith (b. 23 May 1854, d. 12 November 1924)
MotherAnn Todd (b. 10 December 1855, d. 14 February 1887)

Family: Mary Alice Shotbolt (b. 8 October 1886, d. 28 September 1969)

SonLeonard Stephen Smith+ (b. 25 December 1920, d. 2 April 1997)
SonFrederick Smith+ (b. 22 August 1922, d. 1 October 2003)
DaughterGladys Annie Smith+ (b. 17 October 1923)
SonBernard Smith+ (b. 4 June 1927, d. 2003)
DaughterDorothy Mabel Smith+ (b. 2 October 1929)

Biography

Birth12 September 1883Stephen Smith was born on 12 September 1883 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.2,1,3
Baptism14 October 1883He was baptized on 14 October 1883 in St Guthlac's Church, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.4
Witness30 March 1891He lived with Philip Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Ruth Smith, Emma Smith, Walter Smith, Martha Smith, and Elizabeth Ann Smith.5
Witness30 March 1901Stephen Smith lived with Philip Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Ruth Smith.6
Witness30 March 1901Stephen Smith witnessed the occupation of Philip Smith on 30 March 1901 in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.7
Employment30 March 1901Stephen Smith was employed as Coal Hawker for father.8
Emigration4 April 1906He emigrated on 4 April 1906 from Liverpool, Lancashire, England.9
ResidenceHe lived in 633, Langside Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.10
Milit-Beg24 February 1916He began military service on 24 February 1916 in Camp Hughes, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.11
Occupation24 February 1916The occupation of Stephen Smith was 'Teamster'.12
Milit-End19 May 1919He ended military service on 19 May 1919 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.13
Marriage8 October 1919He married Mary Alice Shotbolt on 8 October 1919 in Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, after his demobilisation from Canadian Army.14
Emigration24 October 1919He and Mary Alice Shotbolt emigrated on 24 October 1919 from Montreal, Ontario, Canada.15
Residence1 June 1921He and Mary Alice Shotbolt lived in Lakeview, Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada, together with Leonard Stephen Smith.16
Death13 November 1954Stephen Smith died on 13 November 1954 in South Transcona, Manitoba, Canada, aged 71.17
BurialHe was buried in Transcona Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.17
Last Edited 28 July 2019

Citations

  1. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, birth & bapt., parents Philip & Ann, Market Deeping, Lincs.
  2. [S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, photo of original certificate. Cert. issued 26 Sept 1933.
  3. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Bourne, Lincs., Oct-Dec 1883, vol 7a 350.
  4. [S65] England & Wales Christenings, birth & bapt., parents Philip & Ann, Market Deeping, Lincs., fhl 1450464.
  5. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, Philip as widower, dau. Elizabeth as housekeeper.
  6. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  7. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, Employer working at home.
  8. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, living and working from Father's house.
  9. [S61] Passenger lists- Immigration, unknown publish date, MV Victorian, Allan Line from Liverpool to St. John, NB.
  10. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, Canadian Archives on line, First World War: Attestation Paper no 874271, Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force. Note birth date is wrong.
  11. [S50] Official communication, Canadian Archives on line, First World War: Attestation Paper no 874271, 184th Overseas Battalion, Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force. Note birth date is wrong.
  12. [S50] Official communication, Attestation Paper no 874271, Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force.
  13. [S2] Book inscriptions, Information via Elaine Mathieson, Winnipeg; ca 1990.
  14. [S17] BMD indices, marriage; Mary A Shadbolt & Stephen Smith, Peterborough, Northants, Oct-Dec 1919, vol 3b 771.
  15. [S61] Passengers, Canadian Passenger List, MV Grampian at Montreal. for Winnipeg.
  16. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, Census of Canada, 1921.
  17. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, www.findagrave.com plot 12-0011-0.

William Henry Gillett1

M, #217, b. 6 February 1880, d. 15 March 1967

Parents

FatherCharles Gillett (b. 1838, d. December 1882)
MotherEliza Gillingham (b. March 1839, d. September 1913)

Family: Martha Smith (b. 25 October 1882, d. December 1965)

DaughterElsie Lilian Gillett S.R.N. (b. 2 September 1904, d. 2002)
DaughterWinifred Gillett+ (b. 12 August 1906, d. January 2005)
SonWilliam Bernard Gillett+ (b. 13 November 1909, d. 2 January 1962)
SonRonald Philip Gillett+ (b. 7 April 1914, d. 7 August 1986)
SonStephen Geoffrey Gillett+ (b. 13 January 1917, d. January 2003)
DaughterMary Patricia Gillett+ (b. 7 April 1926, d. 12 July 2022)

Biography

Birth6 February 1880William Henry Gillett was born on 6 February 1880 in Bridgewater, Somerset, England.2
Witness30 March 1881He lived with Charles Gillett and Eliza Gillingham in Clyse Road, Huntspill, Somerset, England.3
Witness30 March 1891William Henry Gillett lived with Eliza Gillingham in Huntspill, Somerset, England.4
Employment30 March 1901He was employed as Viceman at coach builders at Poole, Dorset, England+.5
Residence30 March 1901He lived in 102 Green Road, Poole, Dorset, England.5
Marriage10 May 1904He married Martha Smith, daughter of Philip Smith and Ann Todd, on 10 May 1904 in St John's Church, Branksome, Dorset, England, witnessed by Tom Galton and Elizabeth Ann Smith.6,7
Residence30 March 1911William Henry Gillett and Martha Smith lived in Prospect Place, High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Winifred Gillett, William Bernard Gillett, and Elsie Lilian Gillett S.R.N.8
Employment30 March 1911William Henry Gillett was employed as labourer.8
Employment6 June 1921He was employed as Platelayer, Great Northern Railway.9
Residence6 June 1921He and Martha Smith lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Winifred Gillett, William Bernard Gillett, Ronald Philip Gillett, and Stephen Geoffrey Gillett.9
Residence29 September 1939William Henry Gillett and Martha Smith lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Mary Patricia Gillett.10
Death15 March 1967He died on 15 March 1967 in St Mary's Hospital, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, aged 87.11
Last Edited 6 March 2025

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, on birth record.
  2. [S17] BMD indices, Bridgewater, Somerset, Jan-Mar 1880, vol 5c 400.
  3. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census, with parents Charles & Eliza, & 6 siblings; Edward, Arthur, Annie, James, Joseph, Emma.
  4. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, as widow with 3 children.
  5. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  6. [S17] BMD indices, Poole, Dorset, Apr-Jun 1904, vol 5a 615.
  7. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; Martha Smith, 22, father Philip, & William Henry Gillett, 24, father Charles (dec), St John's, Branksome, no 3, p 2.
  8. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  9. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  10. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., 2 blanked lines.
  11. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 87, Kettering, Northants., Mar 1967, 3b 599.

Elsie Lilian Gillett S.R.N.1

F, #218, b. 2 September 1904, d. 2002
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherWilliam Henry Gillett (b. 6 February 1880, d. 15 March 1967)
MotherMartha Smith (b. 25 October 1882, d. December 1965)

Biography

Birth2 September 1904Elsie Lilian Gillett S.R.N. was born on 2 September 1904 in Affpuddle, Dorset, England.2
Baptism26 September 1904She was baptized on 26 September 1904 in St Mary's Church, Longfleet, Poole, Dorset, England.3
Witness30 March 1911She lived with William Henry Gillett and Martha Smith in Prospect Place, High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Winifred Gillett and William Bernard Gillett.4
AWArd18 March 1932Elsie Lilian Gillett S.R.N. was awarded '' on 18 March 1932 in Connaught Hospital, London, England.5
Death2002She died in 2002 aged ~98.6
Last Edited 1 January 2019

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Poole, Dorset, Oct-Dec 1904, vol 5a 236.
  2. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Poole, Dorset, Oct-Dec 1904, vol 5a 236.
  3. [S48] Parish Register, bapt; Elsie Lilian Gillett; father William Henry, mother Martha; Longfleet, Dorset, no 1313, p 165.
  4. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  5. [S50] Official communication, UK Register of Nurses, 6979, Gillett, Elsie Lilian, registration 1937., p 3256. and 62834, 1951, p 19.
  6. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Mary P Cole,sister, 2008.

Winifred Gillett1

F, #219, b. 12 August 1906, d. January 2005
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherWilliam Henry Gillett (b. 6 February 1880, d. 15 March 1967)
MotherMartha Smith (b. 25 October 1882, d. December 1965)

Family: George Edward Wagstaffe (b. 14 October 1904, d. 31 December 1972)

DaughterMary Winifred Wagstaffe
SonRobert Edward Wagstaffe

Biography

Birth12 August 1906Winifred Gillett was born on 12 August 1906 in Wareham, Dorset, England.2
Witness30 March 1911She lived with William Henry Gillett and Martha Smith in Prospect Place, High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with William Bernard Gillett and Elsie Lilian Gillett S.R.N.3
Witness6 June 1921Winifred Gillett lived with William Henry Gillett and Martha Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with William Bernard Gillett, Ronald Philip Gillett, and Stephen Geoffrey Gillett.4
Employment6 June 1921Winifred Gillett was employed as Milliner's Assistant, A Payne & Co.4
Name-Marr16 April 1932Her married name was Wagstaffe.5
Marriage16 April 1932She married George Edward Wagstaffe on 16 April 1932 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.6
Residence29 September 1939She and George Edward Wagstaffe lived in 3 Council Houses, Ketton, Rutland, England.7
DeathJanuary 2005She died in January 2005 in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, aged 98.8
Last Edited 6 March 2025

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Wareham, Dorset, Jul-Sep 1906, vol 5a 274.
  2. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Wareham, Dorset, Jul-Sep 1906, vol 5a 274.
  3. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  4. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  5. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Winifred Gillett, father William, & George Edward Wagstaffe; Market Deeping.
  6. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Winifred Gillett, father William, & George Edward Wagstaffe father Arthur; Market Deeping.
  7. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., one blanked line.
  8. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 98, Lincs. Jan 2005, Q3D 609/1Q 62.

William Bernard Gillett1

M, #220, b. 13 November 1909, d. 2 January 1962
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherWilliam Henry Gillett (b. 6 February 1880, d. 15 March 1967)
MotherMartha Smith (b. 25 October 1882, d. December 1965)

Family: Dorothy Whiting (b. 4 June 1910, d. 4 February 2000)

DaughterDesiree N Gillett

Biography

Birth13 November 1909William Bernard Gillett was born on 13 November 1909 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.1
Witness30 March 1911He lived with William Henry Gillett and Martha Smith in Prospect Place, High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Winifred Gillett and Elsie Lilian Gillett S.R.N.2
Witness6 June 1921William Bernard Gillett lived with William Henry Gillett and Martha Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Winifred Gillett, Ronald Philip Gillett, and Stephen Geoffrey Gillett.3
Marriage30 September 1936William Bernard Gillett married Dorothy Whiting on 30 September 1936 in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England.4
Residence29 September 1939He and Dorothy Whiting lived in Apple Tree Cottage, Cryers Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England.5
Employment29 September 1939He was employed as Bus conductor.5
Death2 January 1962He died on 2 January 1962 in 41 High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, aged 52.6,7
Burial5 January 1962He was buried on 5 January 1962 in The Cemetery, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England.8
Last Edited 24 April 2020

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Dec 1909, William Burnard Gillett, Bourne, Linc., Oct-Dec 1909, vol 7a 345.
  2. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  3. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  4. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; William B Gillett, & Dorothy Whiting, Spalding, Lincs., Jul-Sep 1936, vol 7a 1192.
  5. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
  6. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 52, Bourne, Lincs., Jan-Mar 1962, vol 3b 77.
  7. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, probate to widow Dorothy.
  8. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, photo of headstone on www.findagrave.com #131768730.

John Blessett1

M, #221, b. 31 January 1875, d. June 1941

Parents

FatherJohn Blessett (b. October 1843, d. 26 January 1910)
MotherElizabeth Smith (b. July 1843, d. March 1910)

Family: Ruth Smith (b. 25 October 1880, d. 14 November 1954)

DaughterMarjorie Annie Blessett+ (b. 11 September 1902, d. 19 December 1986)
DaughterDoris May Blessett+ (b. 17 March 1904, d. June 1971)
DaughterIvy Elizabeth Blessett+ (b. 10 May 1907, d. 16 December 1994)
SonJohn Philip Blessett+ (b. 1 July 1913, d. 3 March 2002)
DaughterRuth Evelyn Blessett (b. 13 November 1914, d. January 1983)

Biography

Birth31 January 1875John Blessett was born on 31 January 1875 in Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England+.1
Witness30 March 1881He lived with John Blessett and Elizabeth Smith in Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England+, together with Sarah Blessett, Fanny Blessett, Elizabeth Blessett, Elizabeth Ann Blessett, and David Smith.2
Witness30 March 1891John Blessett lived with John Blessett and Elizabeth Smith in High Street, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England, together with Sarah Blessett, Fanny Blessett, Elizabeth Blessett, David Smith Blessett, and Matthew Smith Blessett.3
Witness30 March 1901John Blessett lived with John Blessett and Elizabeth Smith in High Street, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England, together with Fanny Blessett, David Smith Blessett, Elizabeth Blessett, Matthew Smith Blessett, and Sarah Blessett.4
Employment30 March 1901John Blessett was employed as Coal Merchant's labourer.5
Marriage3 June 1901He married Ruth Smith, daughter of Philip Smith and Ann Todd, on 3 June 1901 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.6
Residence30 March 1911John Blessett and Ruth Smith lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Marjorie Annie Blessett, Doris May Blessett, and Ivy Elizabeth Blessett.7
Employment30 March 1911He was employed as Horse keeper, labourer.7
Residence19 June 1921He and Ruth Smith lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Marjorie Annie Blessett, Doris May Blessett, Ivy Elizabeth Blessett, and John Philip Blessett.8
Employment19 June 1921John Blessett was employed as Horseman; for Philip Smith, Farmer & Carter.8
Residence29 September 1939He and Ruth Smith lived in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with John Philip Blessett and Ruth Evelyn Blessett.9
DeathJune 1941John Blessett died in June 1941 in Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England+, aged 66.10
Last Edited 11 January 2024

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Bourne, Lincs, Jan-Mar 1875, vol 7a 343.
  2. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  3. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  4. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  5. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, as in census.
  6. [S17] BMD indices, marriage; Bourne, Lncs, Apr-Jun 1901, vol 7a 865.
  7. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  8. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  9. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
  10. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 66, Bourne, Lincs., Jun 1941, 7a 804.

Marjorie Annie Blessett1

F, #222, b. 11 September 1902, d. 19 December 1986
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Blessett (b. 31 January 1875, d. June 1941)
MotherRuth Smith (b. 25 October 1880, d. 14 November 1954)

Family: Charles Alfred Spurr (b. 11 August 1901, d. November 1988)

DaughterConstance Marjorie Spurr

Biography

Birth11 September 1902Marjorie Annie Blessett was born on 11 September 1902 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.1
Witness30 March 1911She lived with John Blessett and Ruth Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Doris May Blessett and Ivy Elizabeth Blessett.2
Witness19 June 1921Marjorie Annie Blessett lived with John Blessett and Ruth Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Doris May Blessett, Ivy Elizabeth Blessett, and John Philip Blessett.3
Employment19 June 1921Marjorie Annie Blessett was employed as Draper's Assistant; A Payne & Co.3
Name-MarrDecember 1927Her married name was Spurr.4
MarriageDecember 1927She married Charles Alfred Spurr in December 1927 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.5
Residence29 September 1939She and Charles Alfred Spurr lived in 7 Kings Road, Walsingham, Norfolk, England.6
Death19 December 1986She died on 19 December 1986 in Fakenham, Norfolk, England, aged 84.7
Last Edited 11 January 2024

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Bourne, Lincs, Oct-Dec 1902, vol 7a 373.
  2. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  3. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  4. [S17] BMD indices, marriage, Bourne, Lincs, Oct-Dec 1927, vol 7a 1003.
  5. [S17] BMD indices, marriage, Charles A Spurr & Marjorie A Blessett, Bourne, Lincs, Oct-Dec 1927, vol 7a 1003.
  6. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., one blanked line.
  7. [S17] BMD indices, death, age 85, Fakenham, Norfolk, Jul 1988, vol 10 1021.

Ruth Evelyn Blessett1

F, #223, b. 13 November 1914, d. January 1983
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Blessett (b. 31 January 1875, d. June 1941)
MotherRuth Smith (b. 25 October 1880, d. 14 November 1954)

Biography

Birth13 November 1914Ruth Evelyn Blessett was born on 13 November 1914 in Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England+.1
Witness29 September 1939She lived with John Blessett and Ruth Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with John Philip Blessett.2
Name-MarrApril 1967Her married name was Atkins.3
MarriageApril 1967Ruth Evelyn Blessett married Edward Atkins in April 1967 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.3
DeathJanuary 1983She died in January 1983 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+, aged 68.4
Last Edited 12 July 2018

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Bourne, Lincs, Oct-Dec 1914, vol 7a 631, mother Smith.
  2. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
  3. [S17] BMD indices, marriage, Edward Atkins & Ruth E Blessett. Bourne, Lincs., Apr-Jun 1967, vol 3b 167.
  4. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 68, Peterborough, Cambs., Jan-Mar 1983, vol 9 1400.

John Philip Blessett1

M, #224, b. 1 July 1913, d. 3 March 2002
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths
The Todds
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherJohn Blessett (b. 31 January 1875, d. June 1941)
MotherRuth Smith (b. 25 October 1880, d. 14 November 1954)

Family: Gladys Maud Bingham (b. 6 June 1915, d. 31 August 2009)

DaughterLinda Margaret Blessett (b. 16 May 1947, d. April 2000)

Biography

Name-NickJohn Philip Blessett also went by the name of Jack.
Birth1 July 1913He was born on 1 July 1913 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.2
Witness19 June 1921He lived with John Blessett and Ruth Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Marjorie Annie Blessett, Doris May Blessett, and Ivy Elizabeth Blessett.3
Witness29 September 1939John Philip Blessett lived with John Blessett and Ruth Smith in High Street, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England, together with Ruth Evelyn Blessett.4
MarriageApril 1942John Philip Blessett married Gladys Maud Bingham in April 1942 in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, England+.5
Occupation1954The occupation of John Philip Blessett was 'Coal Merchant'.6
Death3 March 2002He died on 3 March 2002 in Bourne, Lincolnshire, England, aged 88.7
Last Edited 16 November 2018

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Bourne, Lincs, Jul-Sep 1913, vol 7a 700.
  2. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Bourne Lincs, Jul-Sep 1906, vol 7a 376.
  3. [S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
  4. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
  5. [S17] BMD indices, marriage, Gladys M Bingham & John P Blessett. Bourne, Lincs., Apr-Jun 1942, vol 7a 1306.
  6. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, probate of mother, Ruth, to son John Philip Blessett, coal merchant.
  7. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from John Blessett, May 2009.

Mary Alice Shotbolt1,2

F, #225, b. 8 October 1886, d. 28 September 1969

Family: Stephen Smith (b. 12 September 1883, d. 13 November 1954)

SonLeonard Stephen Smith+ (b. 25 December 1920, d. 2 April 1997)
SonFrederick Smith+ (b. 22 August 1922, d. 1 October 2003)
DaughterGladys Annie Smith+ (b. 17 October 1923)
SonBernard Smith+ (b. 4 June 1927, d. 2003)
DaughterDorothy Mabel Smith+ (b. 2 October 1929)

Biography

Birth8 October 1886Mary Alice Shotbolt was born on 8 October 1886 in Low Roads, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England.1
Residence30 March 1901She lived in Folly Farm, Uffington, Lincolnshire, England.3
Residence2 April 1911She lived in North Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire, England.4
EmploymentShe was employed as Shop assistant; Boots Drugs.
Name-Marr8 October 1919Her married name was Smith.
Marriage8 October 1919She married Stephen Smith, son of Philip Smith and Ann Todd, on 8 October 1919 in Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, after his demobilisation from Canadian Army.5
Emigration24 October 1919Mary Alice Shotbolt and Stephen Smith emigrated on 24 October 1919 from Montreal, Ontario, Canada.6
Residence1 June 1921She and Stephen Smith lived in Lakeview, Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada, together with Leonard Stephen Smith.7
Witness13 November 1954She witnessed the Death of Stephen Smith on 13 November 1954 in South Transcona, Manitoba, Canada.8
Death28 September 1969She died on 28 September 1969 in South Transcona, Manitoba, Canada, aged 82.9
BurialShe was buried in Transcona Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.8
Last Edited 28 July 2019

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Spalding, Lincs. Oct-Dec 1886, vol 7a 374.
  2. Called Alice
  3. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, with mother, and 4 siblings.
  4. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, with widowed mother Emma, 65.
  5. [S17] BMD indices, marriage; Mary A Shadbolt & Stephen Smith, Peterborough, Northants, Oct-Dec 1919, vol 3b 771.
  6. [S61] Passenger lists- Immigration, unknown publish date, Canadian Passenger List, MV Grampian at Montreal. for Winnipeg.
  7. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, Census of Canada, 1921.
  8. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, www.findagrave.com plot 12-0011-0.
  9. [S2] Book inscriptions, Information via Elaine Mathieson, Winnipeg; ca 1990.