See also
Husband:
Harry William Challenger (1866-1949)
Wife:
Kate Elizabeth Lord (1869-1955)
Children:
Marriage:
Q4 1893
Stow "Registration District", Suffolk, England1
Name:
Sex:
Male
Father:
-
Mother:
-
Occupation:
auctioneers clerk, confectionary warehouse then a hat and cap factory manager and a civil service ledger clerk4 5 6 7 8 9
Birth:
30 Apr 1866
1891 census says born in Birmingham Staffordshire, 1901 census says born in Belgravia London, 1871, 1911 and 1921 census say born in Chelsea London
Baptism:
4 Nov 1866 (age 0)
St. Gabriel's Church, Warwick Square, Pimlico, Greater London, England11
son of John Challenger (coach trimmer) and Elizabeth of 11 Cumberland Street
Census:
2 Apr 1871 (age 4)
Barr Buildings, Whitehead Street, Aston, Warwickshire, England10
grandson as Henry W Chalanger living with his grandparents William and Elizabeth Tudmore, and aunt Ann Tudmore. Born in Chelsea Middlesex
Census:
3 Apr 1881 (age 15)
26 South Parade, Chelsea, London, England4
unmarried son working as an auctioneers clerk and living with his parents John and Elizabeth. Born in Pimlico Middlesex
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 24)
7 Sedan Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England5
an unmarried boarder working as a general clerk and living with widowed Emma Newton and family, and two other boarders. Born in Birmingham Staffordshire
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 34)
74 Gowan Avenue, Fulham, London, England6
married head of the household working as a confectionary warehouse manager and living in three rooms with his wife Kate, sons John and George, and daughter Hilda. Born in Belgravia London
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 45)
74 Hessel Road, West Ealing, Middlesex, England7
married head of the household working as a hat and cap factory manager and living in five rooms with his wife Kate, sons John, George and Ernest, and daughters Hilda and Ruby. Born in Chelsea London
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 55 yrs 3 mns)
82 Northcroft Road, Ealing, Middlesex, England8
married head of the household working as a civil service ledger clerk for A.D.O.S. ammunition war office in Whitehall and living in three rooms with his wife Kate, daughter Ruby, and sons Ernest and Arthur. Born in Chelsea London
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 73)
40 Lyndhurst Road, Greenford, Middlesex, England9
a married and retired clerk living with his wife Kate. Born on 30th April 1866
Death:
Q4 1949 (age 84)
Ealing "Registration District", Middlesex, England3
Name:
Kate Elizabeth Lord12
Sex:
Female
Father:
Mother:
Birth:
4 Apr 1869
1901 census says born in Stowmarket Suffolk, 1911 and 1921 census say born in Sudbury Suffolk, 1939 register says born on 4th April 1867
Census:
2 Apr 1871 (age 1)
Rectory Lane, Newton, Suffolk, England13
daughter iving with her parents Richard and Catherine, and brothers Alfred, Richard and Harry. Born in Newton Suffolk
Census:
3 Apr 1881 (age 12)
Hewitt Cottages, Creeting Road, Stowupland, Suffolk, England14
daughter attending school and living with her parents Richard and Catherine, and brother Harry. Born in Newton Suffolk
Census absence:
5 Apr 1891 (age 22)
however, there is a Kate Lord resident in Fore Street Ipswich, but place of birth is given as Tostock Suffolk
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 31)
74 Gowan Avenue, Fulham, London, England6
married wife living in three rooms with her husband Harry, sons John and George, and daughter Hilda. Born in Stowmarket Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 41)
74 Hessel Road, West Ealing, Middlesex, England7
married wife living in five rooms with her husband Harry, sons John, George and Ernest, and daughters Hilda and Ruby. Born in Sudbury Suffolk and married for seventeen years with five children, all of whom are still living
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 52 yrs 3 mns)
82 Northcroft Road, Ealing, Middlesex, England8
married wife doing home duties and living in three rooms with her husband Harry, daughter Ruby, and sons Ernest and Arthur. Born in Sudbury Suffolk
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 70)
40 Lyndhurst Road, Greenford, Middlesex, England9
married doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her husband Harry. Born on 4th April 1867
Death:
22 Nov 1955 (age 86)
Probate:
11 Jan 1956
Probate Registry, London, England16
a widow of 76 Castlebar Road London W.5 died 22nd November 1955, administration of effects of £206 5s 9d (~£4,900 in 2017) to George Harry Challenger omnibus driver
Name:
Sex:
Male
Occupation:
soldier19
Birth:
Q4 1895
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 5)
74 Gowan Avenue, Fulham, London, England6
son living in three rooms with his parents Harry and Kate, brother George, and sister Hilda. Born in Fulham London
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 15)
74 Hessel Road, West Ealing, Middlesex, England7
unmarried son assisting in his father's business and living in five rooms with his parents Harry and Kate, brothers George and Ernest, and sisters Hilda and Ruby. Born in Fulham London
Military Service:
frm 1 Sep 1913 to 28 Mar 1919 (age 17-23)
British Army as gunner no:73814 in the Royal House and Royal Field Artillery20
he was 5' 6¼" tall, weighed 118lbs with a chest of 34½" and expansion of 2½". Served in France 21st November 1915 to 28th April 1916, 19th February 1917 to 23rd October 1917 and 25th June 1918 to 12th December 1918. Wounded in his right elbow whilst in action on 18th October 1917. Discharged as unfit for military service due to mental instability
Military Service:
frm 13 Aug 1919 to 12 Aug 1921 (age 23-25)
British Army Royal Army Service Corps as no:5439720
being 5' 9¼" tall, weighing 150lbs, with achest of 38", expansion 2½", pale complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. Served in Ireland
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 26)
Royal Barracks, Arbour Hill, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland19
an unmarried private in 615 Company Royal Army Service Corps motor transport. Born in Fulham London
Death:
Q2 1922 (age 26)
Uxbridge "Registration District", Middlesex, England18
Name:
Sex:
Female
Birth:
Q3 1897
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 3)
74 Gowan Avenue, Fulham, London, England6
daughter living in three rooms with her parents Harry and Kate, and brothers John and George. Born in Fulham London
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 13)
74 Hessel Road, West Ealing, Middlesex, England7
daughter attending school and living in five rooms with her parents Harry and Kate, brothers John, George and Ernest, and sister Ruby. Born in Fulham London
Death:
Q1 1919 (age 21)
Brentford "Registration District", Middlesex, England22
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
Birth:
5 Aug 1899
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 1)
74 Gowan Avenue, Fulham, London, England6
son living in three rooms with his parents Harry and Kate, brother John, and sister Hilda. Born in Peckham London
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 11)
74 Hessel Road, West Ealing, Middlesex, England7
son attending school and living in five rooms with his parents Harry and Kate, brothers John and Ernest, and sisters Hilda and Ruby. Born in Peckham London
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 21 yrs 10 mns)
Phoenix Park Camp, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland25
a rifleman serving in the British Army 3rd Rifle Brigade. Born in Peckham
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 40)
58 Cranmer Avenue, Northfields, Middlesex, England26
a married omnibus conductor (Road Transport Training Omnibus driver) living with a closed record. Born on 5th August 1899
Administrator:
11 Jan 1956 (age 56)
George Harry Challenger was appointed as an administrator at the probate hearing of Kate Elizabeth Lord on Wednesday on 11 January 1956 at the Probate Registry, London, England
Death:
16 Sep 1973 (age 74)
Hounslow "Registration District", Greater London, England24 27
Probate:
7 Nov 1973
Probate Registry, Arcade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England27
of 58 Cranmer Avenue West Ealing London W13 died 16th September 1973, probate of £8,252 (~£85,000 in 2017)
Name:
Ruby Elizabeth Challenger28
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Birth:
18 Jan 1907
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 4)
74 Hessel Road, West Ealing, Middlesex, England7
daughter living in five rooms with her parents Harry and Kate, brothers John, George and Ernest, and sister Hilda. Born in Ealing London
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 14 yrs 6 mns)
82 Northcroft Road, Ealing, Middlesex, England8
daughter attending school and living in three rooms with her parents Harry and Kate, and brothers Ernest and Arthur. Born in Ealing Middlesex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 32)
40 Greenford Gardens, Greenford, Middlesex, England29
a married wife living with her husband Benjamin. Born on 18th January 1907
Death:
Mar 2001 (age 94)
Henley "Registration District", Oxfordshire, England30
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
press toolmaker33
Birth:
29 Sep 1910
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 6 mns)
74 Hessel Road, West Ealing, Middlesex, England7
son living in five rooms with his parents Harry and Kate, brothers John and George, and sisters Hilda and Ruby. Born in Ealing London
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 10 yrs 9 mns)
82 Northcroft Road, Ealing, Middlesex, England8
son attending school and living in three rooms with his parents Harry and Kate, sister Ruby, and brother Arthur. Born in Ealing Middlesex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 29)
71 Balfour Road, Ealing, Middlesex, England33
a married press toolmaker living with his wife Violet. Born on 29th September 1910
Death:
3 Dec 1969 (age 59)
Surrey "Northern Registration District", Surrey, England32 34
Probate:
9 Jan 1970
Probate Registry, Greater London, England34
of 99 Cambridge Road Teddington Middlesex died 3rd December 1969, administration of £708 (~£10,000 in 2017)
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
hospital ?37
Birth:
20 Jul 1912
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 8 yrs 11 mns)
82 Northcroft Road, Ealing, Middlesex, England8
son attending school and living in three rooms with his parents Harry and Kate, sister Ruby, and brother Ernest. Born in Ealing Middlesex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 27)
110 Eastmead Avenue, Greenford, Middlesex, England37
a married hospital ? living with his wife Louisa, and a closed record. Born on 20th July 1912
Death:
13 Sep 1980 (age 68)
Probate:
24 Nov 1980
Probate Registry, Arcade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England38
of 40 Hunts Mead Billericay Essex died 13th September 1980, probate of £43, 669 (~£171,000 in 2017)
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