See also
Husband:
Harcourt Foster Humphrey (1868-1942)
Wife:
Ruth Johnson Bogue (1869-1928)
Children:
Marriage:
7 Aug 1894
St. Catherine's Church, Church Road, Gosfield, Essex, England1 2
Harcourt a bachelor working as a coachman and son of James Foster Humphrey a carpenter. Ruth a spinster and daughter of John Wilkinson Bogue an inn keeper. Both of Gosfield, married by banns and witnessed by John Wilkinson Bogue and Mynotte John Humphrey, and Ellen F Bogue
Name:
Sex:
Male
Father:
Mother:
Occupation:
Birth:
13 Oct 1868
1939 register says born on 13th October 1866
Baptism:
12 Sep 1869 (age 0)
St. Mary the Virgin Church, Bovingdon Road, Bocking, Essex, England4
son of James Foster Humphrey (joiner) and Emily of Great Coggeshall
Census:
2 Apr 1871 (age 2)
West Street, Great Coggeshall, Essex, England10
son living with his parents James and Emily, and brother Julian. Born in Great Coggeshall Essex
Census:
3 Apr 1881 (age 12)
West Street, Great Coggeshall, Essex, England11
son attending school and living with his parents John and Emily, brothers Julian, Mynotte and Cyril, and sister Eudea. Born in Great Coggeshall Essex
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 22)
Park Cottages, Gosfield, Essex, England6
an unmarried boarder working as a domestic coachman and living with his future in-laws John and Ellen Bogue, and future sister-in-law Ellen, future niece Ivy Hillier, and a boarder. Born in Coggeshall Essex
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 32)
Pear Tree Farm, Gosfield, Essex, England7
married head of the household working as domestic coachman and living with his wife Ruth, and sons Cyril and Ronald. Born in Coggeshall Essex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 42)
High Melton, West Riding of Yorkshire, England8
married head of the household working as a coachman and living in four rooms with three under gardeners. Born in Coggeshall Essex
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 52 yrs 7 mns)
123 Thrumpton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England9
married head of the household working as a chauffeur for J Holmes retired malster of The Elms Retford and living in eight rooms with his wife Ruth, and sons Richard, Cyril, Ronald, Robyn and Barnabas. Born in Coggeshall Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 70)
Mount Vernon Nursing Home, London Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England12
a widowed patient living with forty-four others. Born on 13th October 1866
Death:
8 Dec 1942 (age 74)
East Retford "Registration District", Nottinghamshire, England5 13
Probate:
9 Feb 1943
Probate Registry, Llandudno, Caernarvonshire, Wales13
of Church Lane Everton Nottinghamshire 8th December 1942, administration of effects of £127 13s 8d (~£4,700 in 2017) to Richard Alwynne Humphrey solicitors clerk
Name:
Sex:
Female
Father:
-
Mother:
-
Birth:
Q2 1869
1921 census says born in Halstead Essex
Baptism:
29 Aug 1869 (age 0)
St. Catherine's Church, Church Road, Gosfield, Essex, England15
daughter of John Bogue (coachman) and Ellen Hare of Gosfield
Census:
2 Apr 1871 (age 1)
The Street, Gosfield, Essex, England16
daughter living with her parents John and Ellen, sisters Margaret, Ellen and Isabel, and brother John. Born in Gosfield Essex
Census:
3 Apr 1881 (age 11)
The Street, Gosfield, Essex, England17
daughter attending school and living with her parents John and Ellen, sister Ellen, and brother John. Born in Gosfield Essex
Census absence:
5 Apr 1891 (age 21-22)
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 30)
Pear Tree Farm, Gosfield, Essex, England7
married wife living with her husband Harcourt, and sons Cyril and Ronald. Born in Gosfield Essex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 41)
North Stainley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England18
married head of the household living in four rooms with her sons Cyril, Richard, Robyn and Barnabas. Born in Gosfield Essex and married for sixteen years with five children, all of whom are still living
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 52 yrs 1 mn)
123 Thrumpton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England9
married wife doing household duties and living in eight rooms with her husband Harcourt, and sons Richard, Cyril, Ronald, Robyn and Barnabas. Born in Halstead Essex
Death:
11 Nov 1928 (age 58)
Retford and District Hospital, Great North Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England19 20
Probate:
20 Dec 1928
Probate Registry, London, England20
of 121 Thrumpton Lane East Retford Nottinghamshire (wife of Harcourt Foster Humphrey) died 11th November 1928 at the Retford and District Hospital East Retford, administration of effects of £317 4s 2d (~£14,000 in 2017) to the said Harcourt Foster Humphrey chauffeur
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
clerk, magisterial clerk then an assistant magistrates clerk18 9 24
Birth:
8 Jul 1895
1921 census says born in Halstead Essex
Baptism:
22 Sep 1895 (age 0)
St. Catherine's Church, Church Road, Gosfield, Essex, England22
son of Harcourt Forster Humphrey (coachman) and Ruth Johnstone of Gosfield, born on 8th July 1895
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 5)
Church Cottage, Patney, Wiltshire, England25
a visitor living in two rooms with his aunt Isabel Bogue. Born in Gosfield Essex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 15)
North Stainley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England18
unmarried son working as a clerk in a brass works and living in four rooms with his mother Ruth, brothers Cyril, Robyn and Barnabas. Born in Gosfield Essex, note Cyril and Richards details were swapped over
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 25 yrs 11 mns)
123 Thrumpton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England9
unmarried son working as a magisterial clerk for W P Jones solicitors of Market Square Retford and living in eight rooms with his parents Harcourt and Ruth, and brothers Cyril, Ronald, Robyn and Barnabas. Born in Halstead Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 44)
65 Ordsall Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England24
a married assistant magistrates clerk living with his wife Grace, and two closed records. Born on 8th July 1895
Administrator:
9 Feb 1943 (age 47)
Richard Alwynne Humphrey was appointed as an administrator at the probate hearing of Harcourt Foster Humphrey on Tuesday on 9 February 1943 at the Probate Registry, Llandudno, Caernarvonshire, Wales
Death:
8 Feb 1993 (age 97)
Worksop "Registration District", Nottinghamshire, England23 26
Probate:
8 Mar 1993
Probate Registry, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England26
of St. Michaels View Hallcroft Road Retford Nottinghamshire died 8th February 1993, probate not exceeding £125,000 (~£235,000 in 2017)
Burial:
Mar 1993
All Hallows Church, All Hallows Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England27
buried with his wife Grace
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
Birth:
17 Aug 1897
1921 census says born in Halstead Essex
Baptism:
26 Sep 1897 (age 0)
St. Catherine's Church, Church Road, Gosfield, Essex, England29
son of Harcourt Forster Humphrey (coachman) and Ruth Johnstone of Gosfield, born on 17th August 1897
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 3)
Pear Tree Farm, Gosfield, Essex, England7
son living with his parents Harcourt and Ruth, and brother Ronald. Born in Gosfield Essex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 13)
North Stainley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England18
son attending school and living in four rooms with his mother Ruth, brothers Richard, Robyn and Barnabas. Born in Gosfield Essex, note Cyril and Richards details were swapped over
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 23 yrs 10 mns)
123 Thrumpton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England9
unmarried son working as a railway fireman for G C (Great Central) Railway Retford and living in eight rooms with his parents Harcourt and Ruth, and brothers Richard, Ronald, Robyn and Barnabas. Born in Halstead Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 42)
75 Trent Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England31
a married fireman for LNER (London and North Eastern Railway) (heavy worker) living with his wife Alice, and an Alec Cotton. Born on 17th August 1897
Death:
1 Dec 1985 (age 88)
Probate:
9 Jan 1986
Probate Registry, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England32
of Jack Parkinson Court Ruskin Road Mablethorpe Lincolnshire died 1st December 1985, probate not exceeding £40,000 (~£105,000 in 2017)
Name:
Sex:
Male
Occupation:
rubber clothing manufacturer then a waterproof garment maker9 35
Birth:
23 Dec 1899
1921 census says born in Halstead Essex
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 1)
Pear Tree Farm, Gosfield, Essex, England7
son living with his parents Harcourt and Ruth, and brother Cyril. Born in Gosfield Essex
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 20 yrs 6 mns)
123 Thrumpton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England9
unmarried son working as a rubber clothing manufacturer for the Northern Rubber Co, of Thrumpton Lane Retford and living in eight rooms with his parents Harcourt and Ruth, and brothers Richard, Cyril, Robyn and Barnabas. Born in Halstead Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 39)
147 Thrumpton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England35
an unmarried waterproof garment maker as Rex living with his brother Barnabas. Born on 23rd December 1899
Death:
27 Feb 2002 (age 102)
Worksop "Registration District", Nottinghamshire, England34 37
Burial:
Mar 2002
All Hallows Church, All Hallows Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England36
born 23rd December 1899 and buried with brother Barnabas
Probate:
10 Apr 2002
Probate Registry, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England37
grant and will, died 27th February 2002
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse (1):
Spouse (2):
Occupation:
Birth:
15 Apr 1903
1921 census says born in Halstead Essex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 7)
North Stainley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England18
son living in four rooms with his mother Ruth, brothers Richard, Cyril and Barnabas. Born in Gosfield Essex
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 18 yrs 2 mns)
123 Thrumpton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England9
unmarried son working as a law clerk for Mee & Co solicitors of Churchgate Retford and living in eight rooms with his parents Harcourt and Ruth, and brothers Richard, Cyril, Ronald and Barnabas. Born in Halstead Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 36)
6 Holly Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England40
a married correspondence manager (dyers and cleaners) living with his wife Doris, and two others. Born on 15th April 1903
Death:
17 Jul 1982 (age 79)
Worksop "Registration District", Nottinghamshire, England39 41
as George Robyn Humphrey
Probate:
16 Sep 1982
Probate Registry, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England41
of The Pondarosa Clayworth Nottinghamshire died 17th July 1982, probate not exceeding £25,000 (~£86,000 in 2017)
Name:
Sex:
Male
Occupation:
Birth:
10 Dec 1905
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 5)
North Stainley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England18
son living in four rooms with his mother Ruth, brothers Richard, Cyril and Robyn. Born in Halstead Essex
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 15 yrs 6 mns)
123 Thrumpton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England9
unmarried son working as an office boy for Jenkins & Co engineers of Thrumpton Lane Retford and living in eight rooms with his parents Harcourt and Ruth, and brothers Richard, Cyril, Ronald and Robyn. Born in Halstead Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 33)
147 Thrumpton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England35
an unmarried general turner in iron and steel living with his brother Rex. Born on 10th December 1905
Death:
12 Nov 1985 (age 79)
East Retford "Registration District", Nottinghamshire, England43 36
Burial:
Nov 1985
All Hallows Church, All Hallows Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England36
born 20th December 1905, died 12th November 1985 and buried with brother Ronald
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