See also
Husband:
Robert William Pearce (1869-1942)
Wife:
Elizabeth Gillingham (1867-1935)
Children:
Marriage:
24 Nov 1889
St. Mark's Church, St. Marks Rise, Dalston, London, England1,2
Robert a bachelor working as a carpenter and son of Thomas Dewell Pearce a carpenter. Elizabeth a spinster and daughter of William Gillingham a gasman. Both of St. mMark Dalston, married by banns and witnessed by Charles William Gillingham, Thomas Jewell Pearce
Name:
Sex:
Male
Father:
-
Mother:
-
Occupation:
Birth:
7 Apr 1869
Unable to locate a birth index record
Census:
2 Apr 1871 (age 1)
Onslow Dwellings, Chelsea, Middlesex, England10
son living with his parents Thomas and Martha, and brothers Frederick and Thomas. Born in Cambridge
Baptism:
5 Aug 1874 (age 5)
Marlborough Square Wesleyan Methodist Free Church, Marlborough Square, Chelsea, Middlesex, England3
son of Thomas Jewell Pearce (carpenter) and Martha of Alfred Street, baptised with brothers Frederick and Thomas, and sisters Martha and Elizabeth
Census:
3 Apr 1881 (age 11)
26 Marlborough Square, Chelsea, Middlesex, England11
son as Robert Pierce attending school and living with his parents Thomas and Martha, brothers Frederick, Thomas, Charles and unnamed, and sisters Martha and Elizabeth. Born in Cambridge
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 21)
Oakleigh Villa, Pembroke Road, Friern Barnet, Hertfordshire, England5
married head of the household working as a carpenter and living in two rooms with his wife Elizabeth, son Thomas, and sister-in-law Alice Gillingham. Born in Cambridge
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 31)
3 Colvin Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Surrey, England6
married head of the household working as a journeyman carpenter and living with his wife Elizabeth, sons Thomas and Robert, and daughters Beatrice and Alice. Born in Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 41)
72 Fairholme Road, Croydon, Surrey, England7
married head of the household working as a carpenter on buildings and living in six rooms with his wife Elizabeth, sons Thomas and Robert, and daughters Beatrice and Alice. Born in Cambridge
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 52 yrs 2 mns)
72 Fairholme Road, Croydon, Surrey, England8
married head of the household and an out of work buildings carpenter for F Conf (sic) and Sons of 78 Douglas Street Helpford living in six rooms with his wife Elizabeth, daughter Beatrice, and son Robert. Born in Cambridge
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 70)
Hamilton Hall, South Road, Forest Hill, London, England9
a widowed builders foreman and an ARP storekeeper living with William and Mary Brown. Born on 7th April 1869
Death:
Q2 1942 (age 73)
Croydon "Registration District", Surrey, England4
Name:
Sex:
Female
Father:
Mother:
Birth:
Q4 1867
1891 census says born in Ipswich Suffolk
Baptism:
10 Nov 1867 (age 0)
St. Martin's Church, Church Road, Nacton, Suffolk, England13
daughter of William Gillingham (labourer) and Mary Anne
Census:
2 Apr 1871 (age 3)
Nacton, Suffolk, England14
daughter living with her parents William and Mary, brother Charles, and sisters Alice and Laura. Born in Nacton Suffolk
Census:
3 Apr 1881 (age 13)
The Street, Nacton, Suffolk, England15
daughter living with her parents William and Mary Ann, sister Laura, and brother Louis. Born in Nacton Suffolk
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 23)
Oakleigh Villa, Pembroke Road, Friern Barnet, Hertfordshire, England5
married wife living in two rooms with her husband Robert, son Thomas, and sister Alice Gillingham. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 32)
3 Colvin Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Surrey, England6
married wife living with her husband Robert, sons Thomas and Robert, and daughters Beatrice and Alice. Born in Nacton Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 42)
72 Fairholme Road, Croydon, Surrey, England7
married wife living in six rooms with her husband Robert, sons Thomas and Robert, and daughters Beatrice and Alice. Born in Nacton Suffolk and married for twenty-one years with five children, four of whom are still living
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 53 yrs 9 mns)
72 Fairholme Road, Croydon, Surrey, England8
married wife doing home duties and living in six rooms with her husband Robert, daughter Beatrice, and son Robert. Born in Nacton Suffolk
Death:
Q2 1935 (age 67)
Croydon "Registration District", Surrey, England16
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
Birth:
Q3 1890
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 9 mns)
Oakleigh Villa, Pembroke Road, Friern Barnet, Hertfordshire, England5
son living in two rooms with his parents Robert and Elizabeth, and aunt Alice Gillingham. Born in Southampton Street ?
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 10)
3 Colvin Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Surrey, England6
son living with his parents Robert and Elizabeth, brother Robert, and sisters Beatrice and Alice. Born in Kings Cross London
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 20)
72 Fairholme Road, Croydon, Surrey, England7
unmarried son working as a carpenter on buildings and living in six rooms with his parents Robert and Elizabeth, brother Robert, and sisters Beatrice and Alice. Born in Kings Cross Middlesex
Military Service:
frm 4 Nov 1915 to 30 Apr 1920 (age 25-29)
Royal Flying Corps as no:1275920
a carpenter born in 1890 who was 5' 3" tall with a chest of 31". He transferred to the Royal Air Force on 1st April 1918 ans was wounded on 23rd September 1918
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 31 yrs 0 mns)
71 Fairholme Road, Croydon, Surrey, England19
married head of the household working as a carpenter and joiner for A Pearce shopfitters of 889 Romford Road Manor Park and living in four rooms with his wife Ethel, and son Stanley. Born in Kings Cross London
Death:
Q1 1930 (age 39)
Croydon "Registration District", Surrey, England18
Name:
Beatrice Elizabeth Pearce21
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Occupation:
shop assistant7
Birth:
6 Sep 1891
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 9)
3 Colvin Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Surrey, England6
daughter living with her parents Robert and Elizabeth, brothers Thomas and Robert, and sister Alice. Born in New Southgate Middlesex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 19)
72 Fairholme Road, Croydon, Surrey, England7
unmarried daughter working as an assistant in a fancy goods shop and living in six rooms with her parents Robert and Elizabeth, brothers Thomas and Robert, and sister Alice. Born in New Southgate Middlesex
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 29 yrs 9 mns)
72 Fairholme Road, Croydon, Surrey, England8
unmarried daughter doing home duties and living in six rooms with her parents Robert and Elizabeth, and brother Robert. Born in New Southgate London
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 48)
15 Goodwin Gardens, Croydon, Surrey, England22
married doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her husband Alfred, and daughter Phyllis. Born on 6th September 1891
Death:
18 Apr 1975 (age 83)
Probate:
27 Jun 1975
Probate Registry, Greater London, England24
of 65 Hythe Road Thornton Heath Surrey died 18th April 1975, probate of £11,286 (~£86,000 in 2017)
Name:
Sex:
Female
Occupation:
shop assistant7
Birth:
Q4 1892
1911 census says born in Three Counties Bedfordshire
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 8)
3 Colvin Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Surrey, England6
daughter living with her parents Robert and Elizabeth, brothers Thomas and Robert, and sister Beatrice. Born in Arlesey Bedforshire
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 18)
72 Fairholme Road, Croydon, Surrey, England7
unmarried daughter working as an assistant in a dairy shop and living in six rooms with her parents Robert and Elizabeth, brothers Thomas and Robert, and sister Beatrice. Born in Three Counties Bedfordshire
Death:
Q4 1917 (age 25)
Croydon "Registration District", Surrey, England26
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
Birth:
7 Jun 1898
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 3)
3 Colvin Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Surrey, England6
son living with his parents Robert and Elizabeth, brother Thomas, and sisters Beatrice and Alice. Born in Highgate Middlesex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 12)
72 Fairholme Road, Croydon, Surrey, England7
son attending school and living in six rooms with his parents Robert and Elizabeth, brother Thomas, and sisters Beatrice and Alice. Born in Highgate Middlesex
Military Service:
frm 9 Feb 1917 to 28 Nov 1919 (age 18-21)
British Army Royal Engineers as no:51016232
a clerk who was 5' 8½" tall with a chest of 34", expansion 3", and a scar on his right eyebrow. He served in France and received a self inflicted gunshot wound to his left foot on 19th November 1917
Medals:
1920 (app)33
British War and Victory medals
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 23)
72 Fairholme Road, Croydon, Surrey, England8
unmarried son working as a solicitor's clerk for Mr Wilberforce Jackson of Scarbrook Chambers Croydon and living in six rooms with his parents Robert and Elizabeth, and sister Beatrice. Born in Highgate London
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 41)
453 Wickham Road, Croydon, Surrey, England31
a married solicitors managing clerk living with his wife Sylvia. Born on 7th June 1898
Death:
27 Nov 1991 (age 93)
Surrey "North Western Registration District", Surrey, England30,34
Cremation:
26 Feb 1992
Probate Registry, Winchester, Hampshire, England34
of Weylands Sutton Green Road Guildford Surrey died 27th November 1991, administration not exceeding £125,000 (~£243,000 in 2017)
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