See also
Husband:
Robert Fenton (1860?-1922)
Wife:
Clara Warner (1858-1943)
Children:
Marriage:
Aug 1883 (app)
Essex, England1
Name:
Robert Fenton1
Sex:
Male
Father:
-
Mother:
-
Occupation:
Birth:
1860 (app)
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 30)
1 Maybank Terrace, Maybank Road, Woodford, Essex, England2
married head of the household working as a bricklayers labourer and living in three rooms with his wife Clara, and daughters Pleasance, Louisa, Maria and Ethel. Born in Barkingside Essex
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 40)
38 Oxford Terrace, Chigwell Road, Woodford, Essex, England3
married head of the household working as a general labourer and living in three rooms with his wife Clara, daughters Pleasance, Maria and Ethel, and sons Robert, Edward and David. Born in Barkingside Essex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 51)
3 Gordon Villas, Gordon Road, South Woodford, Essex, England4
married head of the household working as a labourer for a cartage contractor and living in four rooms with his wife Clara, sons Robert, Edward and David, and daughters Ethol (sic) and Pleasance. Born in Barkingside Essex
Death:
Q2 1922 (age 62)
West Ham "Registration District", Essex, England5
as Robert J Fenton
Name:
Clara Warner6
Sex:
Female
Father:
Mother:
Occupation:
laundry hand4
Birth:
25 Dec 1858
1939 register says born on 25th December 1856
Baptism:
27 Feb 1859 (age 0)
Holy Trinity Church, Back Hamlet, Ipswich, Suffolk, England6
daughter of John Warner (cooper) and Pleasant of Fore Hamlet
Census:
7 Apr 1861 (age 2)
30 Fore Hamlet, St. Clement, Ipswich, Suffolk, England8
daughter aged 2, attending school and living with parents and two siblings. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1871 (age 12)
40 Fore Hamlet, Trinity, Ipswich, Suffolk, England9
daughter aged 12 unmarried, attending school and living with parents and a sister. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
3 Apr 1881 (age 22)
4 Short Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England10
daughter aged 22 unmarried, living with parents. Born in St. Clement, Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 31)
1 Maybank Terrace, Maybank Road, Woodford, Essex, England2
married wife living in three rooms with her husband Robert, and daughters Pleasance, Louisa, Maria and Ethel. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 45)
38 Oxford Terrace, Chigwell Road, Woodford, Essex, England3
married wife living in three rooms with her husband Robert, daughters Pleasance, Maria and Ethel, and sons Robert, Edward and David. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 53)
3 Gordon Villas, Gordon Road, South Woodford, Essex, England11
married wife working as a laundry hand and living in four rooms with her husband Robert, sons Robert, Edward and David, and daughters Ethol (sic) and Pleasance. Born in Ipswich Suffolk. Married for twenty-nine years with nine children, seven of whom are still living
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 80)
9 Commerell Street, Greenwich, London, England12
widowed and incapacitated and living with her son-in-law Alfred Thomas, and daughters Louisa and Pleasance. Born on 25th December 1856
Death:
Q4 1943 (age 85)
Essex "South Western Registration District", Essex, England13
Name:
Sex:
Female
Birth:
30 Dec 1883
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 7)
1 Maybank Terrace, Maybank Road, Woodford, Essex, England2
daughter living in three rooms with her parents Robert and Clara, and sisters Louisa, Maria and Ethel. Born in Woodford Essex
Baptism:
6 Sep 1893 (age 9)
Holy Trinity Church, 185 Hermon Hill, Woodford, Essex, England15
daughter of Robert Fenton (labourer) and Clara of Winifred Terrace (difficult to read), baptised with siblings Louisa, Maria, Ethel and Robert
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 17)
38 Oxford Terrace, Chigwell Road, Woodford, Essex, England3
unmarried daughter living in three rooms with her parents Robert and Clara, sisters Maria and Ethel, and brothers Robert, Edward and David. Born in Woodford Essex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 27)
3 Gordon Villas, Gordon Road, South Woodford, Essex, England4
unmarried daughter as Pleasant Fenton at home living in four rooms with her parents Robert and Clara, brothers Robert, Edward and David, and sister Ethol (sic). Born in Woodford Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 55)
9 Commerell Street, Greenwich, London, England12
unmarried and incapacitated and living with her brother-in-law Alfred Thomas, sister Louisa her widowed and incapacitated mother Clara. Born on 30th December 1883
Death:
Q2 1968 (age 84)
Epping "Registration District", Essex, England16
Name:
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Occupation:
Birth:
15 Apr 1885
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 5)
1 Maybank Terrace, Maybank Road, Woodford, Essex, England2
daughter living in three rooms with her parents Robert and Clara, and sisters Pleasance, Maria and Ethel. Born in Woodford Essex
Baptism:
6 Sep 1893 (age 8)
Holy Trinity Church, 185 Hermon Hill, Woodford, Essex, England18
daughter of Robert Fenton (labourer) and Clara of Winifred Terrace (difficult to read), baptised with siblings Pleasance, Maria, Ethel and Robert
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 15)
12 Latchett Road, Woodford, Essex, England19
an unmarried servant working as a general domestic servant and living with Edward and Anne Francis and family. Born in Woodford Essex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 25)
Claremont Villa, Snakes Lane, Woodford Green, Essex, England20
an unmarried servant working as a general domestic servant and living in ten rooms with Harry and Daisy Smart and family. Born in Woodford Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 54)
9 Commerell Street, Greenwich, London, England12
married doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her husband Alfred, her widowed and incapacitated mother Clara Fenton and incapacitated sister Pleasance. Born on 15th April 1885
Death:
Q1 1975 (age 89)
Greenwich "Registration District", Greater London, England21
Name:
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Birth:
9 Jun 1887
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 4)
1 Maybank Terrace, Maybank Road, Woodford, Essex, England2
daughter living in three rooms with her parents Robert and Clara, and sisters Pleasance, Louisa and Ethel. Born in Woodford Essex
Baptism:
6 Sep 1893 (age 6)
Holy Trinity Church, 185 Hermon Hill, Woodford, Essex, England23
daughter of Robert Fenton (labourer) and Clara of Winifred Terrace (difficult to read), baptised with siblings Pleasance, Louisa, Ethel and Robert
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 13)
38 Oxford Terrace, Chigwell Road, Woodford, Essex, England3
daughter attending school and living in three rooms with her parents Robert and Clara, sisters Pleasance and Ethel, and brothers Robert, Edward and David. Born in Woodford Essex
Census absence:
2 Apr 1911 (age 23)
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 52)
260 Maybank Road, Woodford, Essex, England24
married doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her husband William and daughter Eileen. Born on 9th June 1887
Death:
Q3 1983 (age 96)
Redbridge "Registration District", Greater London, England25
Name:
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Occupation:
domestic servant4
Birth:
Q2 1890
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 1)
1 Maybank Terrace, Maybank Road, Woodford, Essex, England2
daughter living in three rooms with her parents Robert and Clara, and sisters Pleasance, Louisa and Maria. Born in Woodford Essex
Baptism:
6 Sep 1893 (age 3)
Holy Trinity Church, 185 Hermon Hill, Woodford, Essex, England27
daughter of Robert Fenton (labourer) and Clara of Winifred Terrace (difficult to read), baptised with siblings Pleasance, Louisa, Maria and Robert
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 11)
38 Oxford Terrace, Chigwell Road, Woodford, Essex, England3
daughter attending school and living in three rooms with her parents Robert and Clara, sisters Pleasance and Maria, and brothers Robert, Edward and David. Born in Woodford Essex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 21)
3 Gordon Villas, Gordon Road, South Woodford, Essex, England11
unmarried daughter as Ethol Fenton working as a domestic servant and living in four rooms with her parents Robert and Clara, brothers Robert, Edward and David, and sister Pleasant. Born in Woodford Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 49)
70 Prospect Road, Woodford, Essex, England28
Note this is the only plausable entry, supported by the presence of Ethel's brother David, BUT all the dates of birth are not correct. Ethel was doing unpaid domestic work and living with her husband Edward, brother-in-law Frank and brother David Fenton. Born on 26th March 1889?
Death:
Q2 1965 (age 75)
Waltham Forest "Registration District", Greater London, England29
Name:
Sex:
Male
Occupation:
shop assistant4
Birth:
Q2 1893
1901 census says born in Woodford
Baptism:
6 Sep 1893 (age 0)
Holy Trinity Church, 185 Hermon Hill, Woodford, Essex, England33
son of Robert Fenton (labourer) and Clara of Winifred Terrace (difficult to read), baptised with siblings Pleasance, Louisa, Maria and Ethel
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 8)
38 Oxford Terrace, Chigwell Road, Woodford, Essex, England3
son attending school and living in three rooms with his parents Robert and Clara, sisters Pleasance, Maria and Ethel, and brothers Edward and David. Born in Woodford Essex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 19)
3 Gordon Villas, Gordon Road, South Woodford, Essex, England4
unmarried son working as an ironmongers shop assistant and living in four rooms with his parents Robert and Clara, brothers Edward and David, and sisters Ethol (sic) and Pleasant. Born in Wanstead Essex
Death:
16 Feb 1916 (age 22)
11th General Hospital, Boulougne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, France34 35
Cause: of wounds
He was serving with the 13th Middlesex Regiment at Sanctuary Wood when he sustained a severe gunshot wound to his back on or about 30th January 1916. His parents received a telegram on 12th February 1916 saying he was dangerously ill and they could visit him at public expense if they could not afford the fare. On the morning of 15th February they were on a ship heading for Boulogne, Hopefully they arrived in time before he passed away
Burial:
Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Rue de Dringhen, Boulougne-sur-Mer, Pas-de-Calais, France36
a private in 13th Middlesex Regiment no:4518 as Robert John Fenton died on 16th February 1916 aged 24, son of Robert and Clara Fenton, of Woodford Essex. His inscription reads "There is a Link Death Cannot Sever His Loving Memory Lasts Forever"
Name:
Edward Vincent Fenton37
Sex:
Male
Occupation:
milkman (milk rounds/salesman)4
Birth:
Q3 1894
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 6)
38 Oxford Terrace, Chigwell Road, Woodford, Essex, England3
son attending school and living in three rooms with his parents Robert and Clara, sisters Pleasance, Maria and Ethel, and brothers Robert and David. Born in Woodford Essex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 17)
3 Gordon Villas, Gordon Road, South Woodford, Essex, England4
unmarried son working as a milk man and living in four rooms with his parents Robert and Clara, brothers Robert and David, and sisters Ethol (sic) and Pleasant. Born in Woodford Essex
Death:
12 Oct 1917 (age 23)
Flanders, Belgium38
War Memorial:
Tyne Cot Memorial, Passendale, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium38
1st Battalion Genadier Guards private no:18873, son of Robert and Clara Fenton of Woodford Essex
Name:
Sex:
Male
Birth:
5 Aug 1896
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 4)
38 Oxford Terrace, Chigwell Road, Woodford, Essex, England3
son attending school and living in three rooms with his parents Robert and Clara, sisters Pleasance, Maria and Ethel, and brothers Robert and Edward. Born in Woodford Essex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 13)
3 Gordon Villas, Gordon Road, South Woodford, Essex, England4
unmarried son living in four rooms with his parents Robert and Clara, brothers Robert and Edward, and sisters Ethol (sic) and Pleasant. Born in Woodford Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 43)
70 Prospect Road, Woodford, Essex, England28
Note this is the only plausable entry, supported by the presence of Ethel's brother David, BUT all the dates of birth are not correct. David was unmarried and working as a general labourer (heavy worker) and living with his sister Ethel, brother-in-law Edward Oakley, and Frank Oakley. Born on 19th June1897?
Death:
Q3 1981 (age 84-85)
Redbridge "Registration District", Greater London, England40
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