See also

Family of Walter Grimwood and Alice Dersley

Husband: Walter Grimwood

  • Name:

  • Walter Grimwood1

  • Sex:

  • Male

  • Father:

  • -

  • Mother:

  • -

  • Occupation:

  •  

  • master mariner then a caretaker2 3 4 5 6 7

  • Birth:

  • Q2 1854

  • Shotley, Suffolk, England8 3 9 4

  • Census:

  • 3 Apr 1881 (age 25)

  • 1 Nalborough Cottages, George Street, Harwich, Essex, England3

  •  

  • married head of the household working as a mariner and living with his wife Alice, and son Walter. Born in Shotley Suffolk

  • Census:

  • 5 Apr 1891 (age 35)

  • 31 Long Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England9

  •  

  • married head of the household working as a master mariner and living with his wife Alice, daughters Alice and Ada, and sons Walter and Harry. Born in Shotley Suffolk

  • Census:

  • 31 Mar 1901 (age 45)

  • 68 Wykes Bishop Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England4

  •  

  • married head of the household working as a mariner and living with his wife Alice, sons Walter and Harry, and daughters Alice and Ada. Born in Shotley Suffolk

  • Census:

  • 2 Apr 1911 (age 55)

  • "Savoy", Portland Roads, Dorset, England5

  •  

  • mate on the Savoy a 68 ton sail powered coaster No105555 which was at anchor. He was a married mate living with two others and was born in Shotley Suffolk. He had been married for thirty-five years with four children, three of whom were still living

  • Beneficiary:

  • 27 Jul 1921 (age 67)

  • Beneficiary in probate of the will of Alice Dersley

  • Death:

  • 10 Oct 1922 (age 67)

  • Heathfields Union Workhouse, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England10 7

  •  

  • formerly a caretaker (although not employed at time of death) of 8 Back Hamlet Ipswich. Inquest held 11th October 1922

Wife: Alice Dersley

  • Name:

  • Alice Dersley11 12

  • Sex:

  • Female

  • Father:

  • George Dersley (1819?-1900)

  • Mother:

  • Ann Lucas (1823-1893)

  • Occupation:

  •  

  • silk winder13

  • Birth:

  • Q2 1854

  • Coldfair Green, Knodishall, Suffolk, England11 12 13 3 9 4 14

  •  

  • 1871 census says born in Thetford, 1881 census says Lawson (sic) Norfolk, 1891 census says Leiston Suffolk, and the 1911 census says Ipswich

  • Resident:

  • 1854 (age 0)

  • Lived in Coldfair Green, Knodishall, Suffolk, England with George Dersley, Ann Lucas, John George Dersley, William Dersley, Emma Dersley, Susan Dersley, Charles Dersley, Ann Dersley and Robert Dersley

  • Resident:

  • 1858 (age 3-4)

  • Lived in Peasenhall, Suffolk, England with George Dersley, Ann Lucas, John George Dersley, William Dersley, Emma Dersley, Susan Dersley, Charles Dersley, Ann Dersley, Robert Dersley, Alfred Dersley, David Dersley and James Dersley

  • Census:

  • 7 Apr 1861 (age 6-7)

  • St. Johns Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England12

  •  

  • daughter aged 6, attending school and living with her parents and nine siblings. Born in Knodishall Suffolk

  • Census:

  • 2 Apr 1871 (age 16-17)

  • Court in Hamlett, Ipswich, Suffolk, England13

  •  

  • daughter aged 17 single as Allis Dersley, silk winder living with parents and two siblings. Born in Thetford Norfolk

  • Census:

  • 3 Apr 1881 (age 26)

  • 1 Nalborough Cottages, George Street, Harwich, Essex, England3

  •  

  • married wife living with her husband Walter, and son Walter. Born in Lawson (sic) Norfolk

  • Census:

  • 5 Apr 1891 (age 37)

  • 31 Long Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England9

  •  

  • married wife living with her husband Walter, daughters Alice and Ada, and sons Walter and Harry. Born in Leiston Suffolk

  • Census:

  • 31 Mar 1901 (age 46)

  • 68 Wykes Bishop Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England4

  •  

  • married wife living with her husband Walter, sons Walter and Harry, and daughters Alice and Ada. Born in Coldfair Green Suffolk

  • Census:

  • 2 Apr 1911 (age 56)

  • 5 Bacons Buildings, Ipswich, Suffolk, England14

  •  

  • married mother working as a housekeeper at home and living in five rooms with her daughters Alice and Ada. Born in Ipswich Suffolk. Married for thirty-four years with four children, three of whom are still living. Note that her son Harry is listed as head of the household but his entry is crossed out, presumably he was away at sea

  • Death:

  • 11 Jul 1921 (age 67)

  • Ipswich, Suffolk, England15 6

  • Probate:

  • 27 Jul 1921

  • Probate Registry, Arcade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England6

  •  

  • of 8 Back Hamlet wife of Walter Grimwood, administration of effects of £200 (~£5,000 in 2005) to the said Walter Grimwood caretaker

Child 1: Walter Grimwood

  • Name:

  • Walter Grimwood2 16 17

  • Sex:

  • Male

  • Occupation:

  •  

  • errand boy then a foreman in an iron works9 4

  • Birth:

  • 12 Jan 1877

  • Gateshead, County Durham, England18 17 3 9 4

  •  

  • 1891 cansus says born in Newcastle

  • Baptism:

  • 27 Jun 1880 (age 3)

  • St. Clement's Church, Star Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England17

  •  

  • son of Walter Grimwood (sailor) and Alice of 42 Albion Place, born on 12th January 1877

  • Census:

  • 3 Apr 1881 (age 4)

  • 1 Nalborough Cottages, George Street, Harwich, Essex, England3

  •  

  • son attending school and living with his parents Walter and Alice. Born in Gateshead Durham

  • Census:

  • 5 Apr 1891 (age 14)

  • 31 Long Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England9

  •  

  • unmarried son working as an errand boy and living with his parents Walter and Alice, sisters Alice and Ada, and brother Harry. Born in Newcastle Northumberland

  • Census:

  • 31 Mar 1901 (age 23)

  • 68 Wykes Bishop Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England4

  •  

  • married son working as a foreman in an iron works and living with his parents Walter and Alice, brother Harry, and sisters Alice and Ada. Born in Gateshead on Tyne

Child 2: Harry Grimwood

  • Name:

  • Harry Grimwood19

  • Sex:

  • Male

  • Occupation:

  •  

  • painter then a ships mate4 14

  • Birth:

  • Q3 1886

  • Ipswich, Suffolk, England19 9 4 14

  • Census:

  • 5 Apr 1891 (age 4)

  • 31 Long Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England9

  •  

  • son living with his parents Walter and Alice, sisters Alice and Ada, and brother Walter. Born in Ipswich Suffolk

  • Census:

  • 31 Mar 1901 (age 14)

  • 68 Wykes Bishop Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England4

  •  

  • unmarried son working as a painter in an iron works and living with his parents Walter and Alice, brother Walter, and sisters Alice and Ada. Born in Ipswich Suffolk

  • Census:

  • 2 Apr 1911 (age 24)

  • 5 Bacons Buildings, Ipswich, Suffolk, England14

  •  

  • unmarried head of the household working as a mate on a ship and living with his mother Alice and sisters Alice and Ada. Born in Ipswich Suffolk. Note this entry is crossed out so presumably he was away at sea

Child 3: Alice Grimwood

  • Name:

  • Alice Grimwood20

  • Sex:

  • Female

  • Spouse:

  • John Garnham (1896-1967)

  • Birth:

  • 26 Sep 1888

  • Ipswich, Suffolk, England20 21 4 14 22

  • Census:

  • 5 Apr 1891 (age 3)

  • 31 Long Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England9

  •  

  • daughter living with her parents Walter and Alice, sister Ada, and brothers Walter and Harry. Born in Ipswich Suffolk

  • Census:

  • 31 Mar 1901 (age 12)

  • 68 Wykes Bishop Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England4

  •  

  • daughter living with her parents Walter and Alice, brothers Walter and Harry, and sister Ada. Born in Ipswich Suffolk

  • Census:

  • 2 Apr 1911 (age 22)

  • 5 Bacons Buildings, Ipswich, Suffolk, England14

  •  

  • unmarried daughter working as mothers help at home and living with her mother Alice sister Ada. Born in Ipswich Suffolk. Note that brother Harry is listed as head of the household but his entry is crossed out, presumably he was away at sea

  • Census:

  • 29 Sep 1939 (age 51)

  • 32 Dickens Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England22

  •  

  • married doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her husband John and their son Eric. Born on 26th September 1888

Child 4: Ada Grimwood

  • Name:

  • Ada Grimwood23

  • Sex:

  • Female

  • Spouse:

  • John Isaac Cross (1885-1933)

  • Occupation:

  •  

  • leather machinist14

  • Birth:

  • Q2 1890

  • Ipswich, Suffolk, England23 21 4 14

  • Census:

  • 5 Apr 1891 (age 12 mns)

  • 31 Long Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England21

  •  

  • daughter living with her parents Walter and Alice, sister Alice, and brothers Walter and Harry. Born in Ipswich Suffolk

  • Census:

  • 31 Mar 1901 (age 11)

  • 68 Wykes Bishop Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England4

  •  

  • daughter living with her parents Walter and Alice, brothers Walter and Harry, and sister Alice. Born in Ipswich Suffolk

  • Census:

  • 2 Apr 1911 (age 21)

  • 5 Bacons Buildings, Ipswich, Suffolk, England14

  •  

  • unmarried daughter working as leather machinist and living with her mother and sister Alice. Born in Ipswich Suffolk. Note that brother Harry is listed as head of the household but his entry is crossed out, presumably he was away at sea

  • Death:

  • 21 May 1926 (age 36)

  • Ipswich "Registration District", Suffolk, England24 25

  • Probate:

  • 5 Jul 1926

  • Probate Registry, Arcade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England25

  •  

  • of 15 Emlen Street Ipswich (wife of John Isaac Cross) died 21st May 1926, adminstration of effects of £250 (~£10,500 in 2017) to the said John Isaac Cross tool fitter

Sources

1.

England and Wales Marriage Index 1837 - 2005, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). Gateshead 1876 quarter:2 volume:10a page:993. Cit. Date: 10 December 2016.

2.

England and Wales Census 1881, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG11 piece:1781 folio:54 page:1. Cit. Date: 10 December 2016.

3.

Ibid. National Archive reference:RG11 piece:1781 folio:54 page:1 schedule:2. Cit. Date: 10 December 2016.

4.

England and Wales Census 1901, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG13 piece:1778 folio:63 page:28. Cit. Date: 11 December 2016.

5.

England and Wales Census 1911, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG14 piece:12373 reg district:263 sub district:3 enum district:11 schedule:200. Cit. Date: 12 December 2016.

6.

Ancestry England and Wales National Probate Calendar (Index to Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk). 1921 page:452. Cit. Date: 12 December 2016.

7.

Ancestry England, Andrews Newspaper Index Cards, 1790-1976, (www.ancestry.co.uk). Cit. Date: 12 December 2016.

8.

England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2021, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Samford 1854 quarter:2 volume:4a page:559. Cit. Date: 11 December 2016.

9.

England and Wales Census 1891, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG12 piece:1471 folio:67 page:38. Cit. Date: 10 December 2016.

10.

England and Wales Death Index 1837 - 2021, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Ipswich 1922 quarter:4 volume:4a page:950. Cit. Date: 12 December 2016.

11.

England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2021, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Blything 1854 quarter:2 volume:4a page:640.

12.

England and Wales Census 1861, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG09 piece:1141 folio:72 page:10.

13.

England and Wales Census 1871, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG10 piece:1754 folio:44 page:32.

14.

England and Wales Census 1911, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG14 piece:10799 class:RG78 piece:584 reg district:213 sub district:1 enum district:1 schedule:166. Cit. Date: 11 December 2016.

15.

England and Wales Death Index 1837 - 2021, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Ipswich 1921 quarter:3 volume:4a page:850. Cit. Date: 12 December 2016.

16.

England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2021, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Gateshead 1877 quarter:1 vil:10a page:910. Cit. Date: 10 December 2016.

17.

Suffolk Family History Society - Ipswich Baptisms 1813-1900, (2011 SFK-BPI-06/P1 own copy). St. Clement baptisms entry:413. Cit. Date: 27 November 2019.

18.

England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2021, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Gateshead 1877 quarter:1 volume:10a page:910. Cit. Date: 10 December 2016.

19.

Ibid. Ipswich 1886 quarter:3 volume:4a page:812. Cit. Date: 11 December 2016.

20.

Ibid. Ipswich 1888 quarter:4 volume:4a page:792. Cit. Date: 11 December 2016.

21.

England and Wales Census 1891, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG12 piece:1471 folio:67 page:38. Cit. Date: 11 December 2016.

22.

UK 1939 Register, (on-line at www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG101 piece:6602J page:5 line:43 letter code:TVBQ. Cit. Date: 12 May 2020.

23.

England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2021, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Ipswich 1890 quarter:2 volume:4a page:812. Cit. Date: 11 December 2016.

24.

England and Wales Death Index 1837 - 2021, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Ipswich 1926 quarter:2 volume:4a page:914. Cit. Date: 27 November 2019.

25.

UK Government Probate Service, UK Government Find a Will, (on-line at www.probatesearch.service.gov.uk, www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). 1926 page:746. Cit. Date: 27 November 2019.