Shirley Hamlyn-Harris

F, ID931, (1910-)
Last Edited27 Jun 2023
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Lindsay David Graham
FatherCyril Hamlyn-Harris b. 2 Oct 1878, d. 26 Jun 1923
MotherMaymie Ada Stevens b. 20 Apr 1890, d. c 1964
NoteName [Cottee]. YOB GFSPO. 
Birth1910

Geoffrey Hamlyn-Harris1

M, ID937, (c 1921-20 Dec 2000)
Last Edited15 Mar 2014
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Lindsay David Graham
FatherCyril Hamlyn-Harris b. 2 Oct 1878, d. 26 Jun 1923
MotherMaymie Ada Stevens b. 20 Apr 1890, d. c 1964
Birthc 19212 
Death20 Dec 20003 
Funeral22 Dec 20004 

Family

Child 1.Charles Hamlyn-Harris d. c 1964

Citations

  1. Family history chart, Harris family, compiled by John Michael Cottee, Canberra, March 1980 "from available information"; hereafter called FH chart, Harris/Cottee; copy in Researcher's Family History records: Given name, Surname.
  2. Ryerson Index to death notices and obituaries in Australian newspapers, initiated by NSW Dead Persons' Society, now owned and maintained by Ryerson Index Inc., located at www.ryersonindex.org; hereafter called Ryerson Index. Courier Mail 26 Dec 2000: Age 79 at DOD 20 Dec 2000.
  3. Ryerson Index. Courier Mail 26 Dec 2000: DOD, age 79, late of Stanthorpe.
  4. Ryerson Index. Stanthorpe Border Post 28 Dec 2000: DOF, age 79, late of Stanthorpe.

Doris (Wackie) Rathbone1,2

F, ID947, (16 Jan 1905-4 Feb 1990)
Last Edited8 Jul 2023
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
FatherHenry William Rathbone b. 1868, d. 1920
MotherIsabella Oddy b. c Nov 1867, d. 1961
Birth16 Jan 190523 The Oval, Kennington, Lambeth, London, ENGLAND3,4 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom Jan 1905 to ca 1906Henry William Rathbone, Isabella Rathbone; 23 The Oval, Kennington, Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 2 children.5 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom ca 1906 to ca 1907Henry William Rathbone, Isabella Rathbone; 23 The Oval, Kennington, Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 3 children.6 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom ca 1907 to ca 1908Henry William Rathbone, Isabella Rathbone; 23 The Oval, Kennington, Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 4 children.6 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom ca 1908 to 1920Henry William Rathbone, Isabella Rathbone; 23 The Oval, Kennington, Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 5 children.6 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom ca 1920 to Oct 1926Isabella Oddy; 23 The Oval, Kennington, Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
Mother and 5 children, following the father's death.
Address also known as 23 Kennington Oval.6,7 
Marriage12 Jun 1926Leslie Denis (Denis) Emerson-Elliott; Register Office, Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
LDEE's first marriage; Doris's only marriage.
It is believed that Doris continued to live at home after her marriage and that they never lived together as a married couple.
Marriage Certificate details:
+Married: 12 Jun 1926 at the Register Office, District of Lambeth, County of London.
+Groom: Leonard Emerson, Age 21, Bachelor, Electrical Engineer, 81 Brixton Road SW.
+Bride: Doris Rathbone, Age 21, Spinster, 23 Kennington Oval.
+Groom's Father: Thomas William Emerson, Electrical Engineer.
+Bride's Father: Henry William Rathbone (deceased), Potter.
+Married: by Certificate before H. E. Grist, Registrar and Edward D. L. Wilmot, Superintendent Registrar.
+Witnesses:
Thomas Rathbone, Sylvia Rathbone.8,9 
Witness: Thomas (Tom) Rathbone
Witness: Sylvia Edith Rathbone
Married NameEmerson 
SeparationJun 1926Leslie Denis (Denis) Emerson-Elliott; London, ENGLAND; >
The separation occurred prior to his departure for Singapore on 1 Jul 1926, and it seems likely that they never lived together.10 
Birth of daughter22 Oct 1926Patricia Doris (Pat) Emerson; Charing Cross Hospital, London, ENGLAND; >
Birth Certificate particulars:
+Birth: Patricia Doris Emerson on 22 Oct 1926 at Charing Cross Hospital.
+Father: Leonard Emerson, Sports Outfitters Manager, 23 The Oval, Kennington S.E.
+Mother: Doris Emerson, formerly Rathbone.
+Informant: Doris Emerson, Mother, 23 The Oval, Kennington S.E.
+Registered: 8 Nov 1926.11,12,13,14 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom Oct 1926 to ca 1934/35Isabella Oddy; 23 The Oval, Kennington, Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
Mother, 5 children and 1 grandchild.
Of the children, it is likely that Tom, Hilda and Harry moved out before 1934/35 (probably when they married).
In Oct 1994, the building was Joe Skinner's pub.15 
Divorce Nisi1 Jun 1934Leslie Denis (Denis) Emerson-Elliott; London, ENGLAND; >
See details under Divorce Absolute 17 Dec 1934.16 
Divorce Absolute17 Dec 1934Leslie Denis (Denis) Emerson-Elliott; London, ENGLAND; >
     On 1 Jun 1934 it was decreed that the marriage solemnised on 12 Jun 1926 at the Register Office, District of Lambeth, County of London between the Petitioner [Doris EMERSON (then RATHBONE, Spinster)] and the Respondent [Leonard EMERSON] be dissolved unless sufficient cause be shown to the court within 6 months why the decree should not be made absolute, and no cause having been shown, the decree was made final and absolute on 17 Dec 1934 and the marriage was thereby dissolved.
     The divorce papers (reference J77/3272/9989) are closed until 2035 [oral advice from the Public Record Office Apr 1993].17 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom ca 1934/35 to Jan 1950Isabella Oddy; 93 Ferndale Road, Clapham, London, ENGLAND; >
Mother, 2 children and 1 grandchild.18 
Marriage of daughter15 Jan 1950Patricia Doris (Pat) Emerson, Kenneth Roland (Ken) England; Registry Office, Brixton, London, ENGLAND19,20 
(Resident) AddressOldfr Jan 1950 - 1961Isabella Oddy; 93 Ferndale Road, Clapham, London, ENGLAND; >
Mother and 2 children, assumed to have lived there until the mother's death.6 
Addressfrom 1961 to say 1986London, ENGLAND; >
Alone in a flat (details not stated) until 'she didn't appear to be managing so well on her own'.
Date1 assumed to be date of mother's death, Date2 estimate inferred.21 
Marriage of daughter13 Oct 1973Patricia Doris (Pat) England, Albert Henry (Bertie) Rich; Registry Office, Camberwell, ENGLAND; >
AHR's third marriage; PDE's second marriage.
First boy/girlfriends after school, both married others, then married each other after their spouses died.22,20 
Imagesay 1970sLondon, ENGLAND; >
Photo of unknown date provided by her daughter Pat Rich. 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom say 1986 to Jan 1990Albert Henry (Bertie) Rich, Patricia Doris (Pat) Rich; Brambles, 4 Bodiam Avenue, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, ENGLAND; >
Husband, wife and wife's mother until the latter's death.23 
Addressfr Jan 1990 - 4 Feb 1990St Barnabas' Hospice, Durrington, West Sussex, ENGLAND24 
Death4 Feb 1990St Barnabas' Hospice, Durrington, West Sussex, ENGLAND25,26 
(First wife of dec'd) Death4 Mar 1997(Deceased) Leslie Denis (Denis) Emerson-Elliott; Canberra Hospital, Garran, ACT; >
Time of death 9:20 pm.
+Name, Occupation, Usual Residence: Leslie Denis Emerson-Elliott [actually born Leonard Emerson, aka Leslie Denis Elliott]; Retired; 13 MacIntyre Place, Charnwood ACT.
+Date and Place of Death: 4 March 1997; Canberra Hospital, Canberra ACT.
+Sex, Age & POB: Male; 88 years [actually 91]; Taunton, England [actually Vauxhall, Lambeth, London, England].
+Length of Residence in Australia: 54 years.
+Conjugal status: Widowed.
+First Marriage -- POM, Age, Spouse: England, 21 years, Doris Rathbone.
+Second Marriage -- POM, Age, Spouse: England, 29 years, Norma Felice Brayer-Roberts [actually Singapore, 34 years, Nona Braier].
+Third Marriage -- POM, Age, Spouse: Nil shown [actually Canberra ACT, 65, Annie Jean Denley].
+Names & ages of children: Patricia [actually Patricia Doris], 70; Anthony Denis, 59; Derek St John, 57; Penelope Frances, 54.
+Number of deceased children: Male Nil [actually 3], Female Nil.
+Cause of Death, Duration of Fatal Illness: Renal failure (days), Metabolic encephalopathy (days).
+Medical Practitioner who certified death, When deceased last seen: Dr Zurauskas, 4 Mar 1997.
+Deceased's Father -- Full Name, Former Surname, Occupation: Thomas William Emerson, -, Unknown [actually Rubber Cutter].
+Deceased's Mother -- Full Name, Maiden Surname, Occupation: Frances Sarah Emerson, Rumens, Home Duties.
+Informant -- Full Name, Occupation, Place of Residence: Derek Emerson-Elliott; Public Servant; 8 Budden Crescent, Theodore ACT.
Note: In Dec 2010, all incorrect information on the Death Certificate issued in Mar 1997 (as shown above) was amended by the ACT authorities following the production of all relevant documentary evidence by his daughter Penny Graham. The only correction not made was the number of deceased children. A new certificate, based on the corrected information, was issued in Dec 2010.27,28,29 

Family

Leslie Denis (Denis) Emerson-Elliott b. 20 Apr 1905, d. 4 Mar 1997
Child 1.Patricia Doris (Pat) Emerson+ b. 22 Oct 1926, d. 20 Aug 2017

Citations

  1. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Letter; hereafter called Curtis DH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jun 1992: Given name, surname.
  2. Rich (nee Emerson/England), Patricia D [0948], Oral, hereafter called Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Nickname.
  3. Family history chart, Rathbone family, believed to have been compiled by Sally Barbara Lloyd (later surnames Roberts and Richardson) circa 1990, hereafter called FH chart, Rathbone; photocopy held in Researcher's family history papers. YOB.
  4. Rich PD, Oral. Oct 1994: DOB, POB?
  5. Rich PD, Oral. Oct 1994: Dates, Address, Memo1 (Doris lived here with her parents from birth).
  6. Rich PD, Oral. Oct 1994: Dates, Address, Memo1.
  7. Marriage Certificate: Emerson, Leonard & Rathbone, Doris, Registration No. 1926/158, True copy issued 8 Jan 2009 by General Register Office, England, hereafter called Marriage Certificate EmL+RaD; image in Researcher's computer records and original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0016. Memo2.
  8. Curtis DH, Letter. Jun 1992: Married.
  9. Marriage Certificate EmL+RaD. DOM, POM, Memo3+.
  10. Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Separated before daughter's birth 22 Oct 1926.
  11. Birth Certificate: Emerson (England/Rich), Patricia D [0948], Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth 1926/289 in Registration District St Martin, Sub-district Strand, County of London issued by General Register Office, England on 22 Oct 2002, hereafter called Birth Certificate EmPD; scanned copy provided by Paul Emerson held in Researcher's family history papers, ID0948. DOB, POB, Memos.
  12. Rich (nee Emerson/England), Patricia D, Letter, hereafter called Rich PD, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jul 1992: Name, MOB, YOB.
  13. Rich, Albert H [0954], Letter, hereafter called Rich AH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. 25 Sep 1993: DayOB, MOB.
  14. Rich PD, Oral. Oct 1994: POB.
  15. Rich PD, Oral. Oct 1994: Dates, Address, Memo1, Memo3.
  16. Divorce Certificate: Emerson, Leonard & Rathbone, Doris, Notice of making Decree Nisi Absolute (Divorce) issued 21 Apr 1993 by Principal Registry of the Family Division of the High Court of Justice, London, hereafter called Divorce Certificate EmL+RaD; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0016. DODivorce Nisi.
  17. Divorce Certificate EmL+RaD. DODivorce, PODivorce, Memo1.
  18. Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Date2, Address, Memo. Oct 1994: Dates, Address, Memo.
  19. Family history chart, England family, compiled by Patricia Rich (was England/nee Emerson) July 1992, hereafter called FH chart, England; original held in Researcher's family history papers. YOM.
  20. Rich PD, Oral. Oct 1994: DOM, POM.
  21. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: Memo1.
  22. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: Memo2.
  23. Rich PD, Oral. Mar 2003: Date1 inferred, Date2.
  24. Rich PD, Oral. Mar 2003: In hospice for last 2 weeks of her life.
  25. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: MOD, YOD.
  26. Rich PD, Oral. Mar 2003: DOD, POD.
  27. Graham (nee Emerson-Elliott), Penelope F, Personal knowledge, hereafter called Graham PF, Personal knowledge: DOD, POD, Memo1.
  28. Death Certificate: Emerson-Elliott, Leslie D [0016], Issued by ACT Registrar-General of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1997/282, Registered 11 Mar 1997, True copy issued 11 Mar 1997, hereafter called Death Certificate EELD1; photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0016. DOD, POD, Memo2+.
  29. Death Certificate: Emerson-Elliott, Leslie D [0016], Issued by Registrar-General, Office of Regulatory Services, ACT, Registration No. 20033779, Registered 11 Mar 1997, Certified copy issued 15 Dec 2010, hereafter called Death Certificate EELD2; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0016. DOD, POD, Memo2+.

Patricia Doris (Pat) Emerson1,2

F, ID948, (22 Oct 1926-20 Aug 2017)
Last Edited7 Jan 2024
RelationshipSister of Penny Graham (nee Emerson-Elliott)
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
Photograph by Picasa 2.6
FatherLeslie Denis (Denis) Emerson-Elliott b. 20 Apr 1905, d. 4 Mar 1997
MotherDoris (Wackie) Rathbone b. 16 Jan 1905, d. 4 Feb 1990
Birth22 Oct 1926Charing Cross Hospital, London, ENGLAND; >
Birth Certificate particulars:
+Birth: Patricia Doris Emerson on 22 Oct 1926 at Charing Cross Hospital.
+Father: Leonard Emerson, Sports Outfitters Manager, 23 The Oval, Kennington S.E.
+Mother: Doris Emerson, formerly Rathbone.
+Informant: Doris Emerson, Mother, 23 The Oval, Kennington S.E.
+Registered: 8 Nov 1926.3,4,5,6 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom Oct 1926 to ca 1934/35Isabella Oddy; 23 The Oval, Kennington, Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
Mother, 5 children and 1 grandchild.
Of the children, it is likely that Tom, Hilda and Harry moved out before 1934/35 (probably when they married).
In Oct 1994, the building was Joe Skinner's pub.7 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom ca 1934/35 to Jan 1950Isabella Oddy; 93 Ferndale Road, Clapham, London, ENGLAND; >
Mother, 2 children and 1 grandchild.8 
Marriage15 Jan 1950Kenneth Roland (Ken) England; Registry Office, Brixton, London, ENGLAND9,10 
Married Name15 Jan 1950England 
AddressOldfr Dec 1955 - Oct 1956Kenneth Roland (Ken) England; 26 Elmworth Grove, West Dulwich, London, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 3 children.11 
AddressOldfr Oct 1956 - 1969Kenneth Roland (Ken) England; 26 Elmworth Grove, West Dulwich, London, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 4 children, until father's death.12 
(Widow) Death24 Dec 1969Kenneth Roland (Ken) England; ENGLAND; >
Cause of death: Multiple sclerosis.13 
AddressOldfr 25 Dec 1969 - 12 Oct 197326 Elmworth Grove, West Dulwich, London, ENGLAND; >
Mother and 4 children (until the children moved out).14 
Marriage13 Oct 1973Albert Henry (Bertie) Rich; Registry Office, Camberwell, ENGLAND; >
AHR's third marriage; PDE's second marriage.
First boy/girlfriends after school, both married others, then married each other after their spouses died.15,10 
Married NameRich 
AddressOldfr 1973 - 1974Albert Henry (Bertie) Rich; 26 Elmworth Grove, West Dulwich, London, ENGLAND; >
With spouse. Assumed that all children had left before AHR moved in.
From Date2, this house was rented out for 1-2 years, then rented to and subsequently sold to Pat's daughter Angela.16 
AddressOldfr 1974 - Nov 1984Albert Henry (Bertie) Rich; 63 Court Lane, Dulwich, London, ENGLAND; >
With spouse.17,18 
AddressOldfrom 30 Nov 1984 to say 1986Albert Henry (Bertie) Rich; Brambles, 4 Bodiam Avenue, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, ENGLAND; >
With spouse.19 
AddressOldfrom say 1986 to Jan 1990Albert Henry (Bertie) Rich; Brambles, 4 Bodiam Avenue, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, ENGLAND; >
Husband, wife and wife's mother until the latter's death.20 
Resident: Doris (Wackie) Emerson
AddressJan 1990Albert Henry (Bertie) Rich; Brambles, 4 Bodiam Avenue, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, ENGLAND; >
Husband and wife after wife's mother's death.21,22 
Recreationat 1992Bridge and Croquet player, ENGLAND; >
Keen bridge player and occasional croquet player.23 
Recreationat 1992Horticultural Society, West Sussex, ENGLAND; >
Committee of local Horticultural Society.24 
Recreationat 1992Honorary Secretary, RUKBA, ENGLAND; >
Hon. Secretary of Royal United Kingdom Beneficial Society (RUKBA).24 
Recreationat 1992Member, PROBUS, ENGLAND; >
Member of PROBUS (Professional & Businessmen's Club).25 
(Living named child) Death4 Mar 1997(Deceased) Leslie Denis (Denis) Emerson-Elliott; Canberra Hospital, Garran, ACT; >
Time of death 9:20 pm.
+Name, Occupation, Usual Residence: Leslie Denis Emerson-Elliott [actually born Leonard Emerson, aka Leslie Denis Elliott]; Retired; 13 MacIntyre Place, Charnwood ACT.
+Date and Place of Death: 4 March 1997; Canberra Hospital, Canberra ACT.
+Sex, Age & POB: Male; 88 years [actually 91]; Taunton, England [actually Vauxhall, Lambeth, London, England].
+Length of Residence in Australia: 54 years.
+Conjugal status: Widowed.
+First Marriage -- POM, Age, Spouse: England, 21 years, Doris Rathbone.
+Second Marriage -- POM, Age, Spouse: England, 29 years, Norma Felice Brayer-Roberts [actually Singapore, 34 years, Nona Braier].
+Third Marriage -- POM, Age, Spouse: Nil shown [actually Canberra ACT, 65, Annie Jean Denley].
+Names & ages of children: Patricia [actually Patricia Doris], 70; Anthony Denis, 59; Derek St John, 57; Penelope Frances, 54.
+Number of deceased children: Male Nil [actually 3], Female Nil.
+Cause of Death, Duration of Fatal Illness: Renal failure (days), Metabolic encephalopathy (days).
+Medical Practitioner who certified death, When deceased last seen: Dr Zurauskas, 4 Mar 1997.
+Deceased's Father -- Full Name, Former Surname, Occupation: Thomas William Emerson, -, Unknown [actually Rubber Cutter].
+Deceased's Mother -- Full Name, Maiden Surname, Occupation: Frances Sarah Emerson, Rumens, Home Duties.
+Informant -- Full Name, Occupation, Place of Residence: Derek Emerson-Elliott; Public Servant; 8 Budden Crescent, Theodore ACT.
Note: In Dec 2010, all incorrect information on the Death Certificate issued in Mar 1997 (as shown above) was amended by the ACT authorities following the production of all relevant documentary evidence by his daughter Penny Graham. The only correction not made was the number of deceased children. A new certificate, based on the corrected information, was issued in Dec 2010.26,27,28 
(Widow) Death13 Jan 2011(Deceased) Albert Henry (Bertie) Rich; Brighton Hospital, Brighton, East Sussex, ENGLAND; >
Died peacefully at 3:30 pm.29 
Address14 Jan 2011 to ca late 2011Brambles, 4 Bodiam Avenue, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, ENGLAND; >
Alone after husband's death.30 
Death20 Aug 2017William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, ENGLAND; >
Time of death 2350.31 

Family 1

Kenneth Roland (Ken) England b. 27 Jun 1924, d. 24 Dec 1969

Family 2

Albert Henry (Bertie) Rich b. 13 Sep 1924, d. 13 Jan 2011

Citations

  1. Family history chart, England family, compiled by Patricia Rich (was England/nee Emerson) July 1992, hereafter called FH chart, England; original held in Researcher's family history papers. Given name, Maiden Surname.
  2. Rich (nee Emerson/England), Patricia D [0948], Oral, hereafter called Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Given names, nickname, surname.
  3. Birth Certificate: Emerson (England/Rich), Patricia D [0948], Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth 1926/289 in Registration District St Martin, Sub-district Strand, County of London issued by General Register Office, England on 22 Oct 2002, hereafter called Birth Certificate EmPD; scanned copy provided by Paul Emerson held in Researcher's family history papers, ID0948. DOB, POB, Memos.
  4. Rich (nee Emerson/England), Patricia D, Letter, hereafter called Rich PD, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jul 1992: Name, MOB, YOB.
  5. Rich, Albert H [0954], Letter, hereafter called Rich AH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. 25 Sep 1993: DayOB, MOB.
  6. Rich PD, Oral. Oct 1994: POB.
  7. Rich PD, Oral. Oct 1994: Dates, Address, Memo1, Memo3.
  8. Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Date2, Address, Memo. Oct 1994: Dates, Address, Memo.
  9. FH chart, England. YOM.
  10. Rich PD, Oral. Oct 1994: DOM, POM.
  11. Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Address and Date1.
  12. Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Dates, Address, Memo.
  13. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: Memo.
  14. Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Dates, Address.
  15. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: Memo2.
  16. Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Dates, Address, Memo2.
  17. Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Date1, Address.
  18. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: Date2.
  19. Rich PD, Oral. Mar 2003: Date1, address.
  20. Rich PD, Oral. Mar 2003: Date1 inferred, Date2.
  21. Rich PD, Letter. June 1992: Current address and Date1=1984.
  22. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Letter; hereafter called Curtis DH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. June 1992: Current address.
  23. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: Date, Player, Memo.
  24. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: Date, Society, Memo.
  25. Rich PD, Letter. Oct 1992: Date, Society, Memo.
  26. Graham (nee Emerson-Elliott), Penelope F, Personal knowledge, hereafter called Graham PF, Personal knowledge: DOD, POD, Memo1.
  27. Death Certificate: Emerson-Elliott, Leslie D [0016], Issued by ACT Registrar-General of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1997/282, Registered 11 Mar 1997, True copy issued 11 Mar 1997, hereafter called Death Certificate EELD1; photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0016. DOD, POD, Memo2+.
  28. Death Certificate: Emerson-Elliott, Leslie D [0016], Issued by Registrar-General, Office of Regulatory Services, ACT, Registration No. 20033779, Registered 11 Mar 1997, Certified copy issued 15 Dec 2010, hereafter called Death Certificate EELD2; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0016. DOD, POD, Memo2+.
  29. Boswell (nee England), P Angela [0956], Oral; hereafter called Boswell PA, Oral, 14 Jan 2011: DOD, POD, Memo.
  30. Boswell PA, Oral, 25 Aug 2017: Date2 estimate.
  31. Boswell PA, Oral, 21-24 Aug 2017: DOD, POD, Memo.

Kenneth Roland (Ken) England1,2

M, ID949, (27 Jun 1924-24 Dec 1969)
Last Edited28 Jul 2019
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
Birth27 Jun 19243 
Marriage15 Jan 1950Patricia Doris (Pat) Emerson; Registry Office, Brixton, London, ENGLAND4,5 
AddressOldfr Dec 1955 - Oct 1956Patricia Doris (Pat) Emerson; 26 Elmworth Grove, West Dulwich, London, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 3 children.6 
AddressOldfr Oct 1956 - 1969Patricia Doris (Pat) Emerson; 26 Elmworth Grove, West Dulwich, London, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 4 children, until father's death.7 
Illnessfrom say 1960 to 24 Dec 1969Multiple sclerosis; Suffered for a long time until death.8 
Death24 Dec 1969ENGLAND; >
Cause of death: Multiple sclerosis.9 
Widow: Patricia Doris (Pat) Emerson

Family

Patricia Doris (Pat) Emerson b. 22 Oct 1926, d. 20 Aug 2017

Citations

  1. Family history chart, England family, compiled by Patricia Rich (was England/nee Emerson) July 1992, hereafter called FH chart, England; original held in Researcher's family history papers. First given name, Surname.
  2. Rich (nee Emerson/England), Patricia D [0948], Oral, hereafter called Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Given names, nickname, surname.
  3. Rich PD, Oral. Oct 1994: DOB.
  4. FH chart, England. YOM.
  5. Rich PD, Oral. Oct 1994: DOM, POM.
  6. Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Address and Date1.
  7. Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Dates, Address, Memo.
  8. Rich (nee Emerson/England), Patricia D, Letter, hereafter called Rich PD, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jun 1992: Illness, Memo.
  9. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: Memo.

Albert Henry (Bertie) Rich1,2,3,4

M, ID954, (13 Sep 1924-13 Jan 2011)
Last Edited7 Jan 2024
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
Photograph by Picasa 2.6
FatherConrad Henry Rich b. c Aug 1886, d. 1940
MotherDoris Mary Ann Gladys Barnett d. 1998
Birth13 Sep 1924Lambeth, London, ENGLAND5,6 
AddressOldat 194344 Guernsey Grove, Herne Hill, London, ENGLAND7 
Chg-Name29 Jul 1943FRITCH to RICH; >
Surname changed by deed poll dated 29 Jul 1943 from FRITCH to RICH.3,2 
Employmentfr 1947 - 1984Commercial Union Insurance, London, ENGLAND; >
37 years at CUI in engineering etc.8,9 
Marriages 1950Billie (?); >
AHR's second marriage, no children.10 
Addressfrom say 1970 to 1973Burchington, London, ENGLAND; >
Lived here before marriage to PDE.11 
Marriage13 Oct 1973Patricia Doris (Pat) England; Registry Office, Camberwell, ENGLAND; >
AHR's third marriage; PDE's second marriage.
First boy/girlfriends after school, both married others, then married each other after their spouses died.12,13 
AddressOldfr 1973 - 1974Patricia Doris (Pat) Rich; 26 Elmworth Grove, West Dulwich, London, ENGLAND; >
With spouse. Assumed that all children had left before AHR moved in.
From Date2, this house was rented out for 1-2 years, then rented to and subsequently sold to Pat's daughter Angela.14 
AddressOldfr 1974 - Nov 1984Patricia Doris (Pat) Rich; 63 Court Lane, Dulwich, London, ENGLAND; >
With spouse.15,16 
Occupationfrom 1984Retired, London, ENGLAND17 
AddressOldfrom 30 Nov 1984 to say 1986Patricia Doris (Pat) Rich; Brambles, 4 Bodiam Avenue, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, ENGLAND; >
With spouse.18 
AddressOldfrom say 1986 to Jan 1990Patricia Doris (Pat) Rich; Brambles, 4 Bodiam Avenue, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, ENGLAND; >
Husband, wife and wife's mother until the latter's death.19 
Resident: Doris (Wackie) Emerson
AddressJan 1990Patricia Doris (Pat) Rich; Brambles, 4 Bodiam Avenue, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, ENGLAND; >
Husband and wife after wife's mother's death.20,21 
Recreationat 1992 and 1994Member, PROBUS, West Sussex, ENGLAND; >
Member of PROBUS (Professional & Businessmen's Club).
Secretary ca Oct 1994.22,23 
Illnessfrom Oct 1992Heart attack Oct 1992, then car accident Jan 1993 caused by first transient ischaemic attack, which continued with decreasing frequency.24 
Imagec 2002>
Photo taken around 2002 on a ship cruise. 
Illness9 Jan 2011Heart attack and stroke, Brighton, East Sussex, ENGLAND; >
Heart attack on Sunday morning. On the way to hospital in Worthing, he had a stroke and was therefore taken on to Brighton.25 
Death13 Jan 2011Brighton Hospital, Brighton, East Sussex, ENGLAND; >
Died peacefully at 3:30 pm.26 
Widow: Patricia Doris (Pat) Rich

Family 1

Billie (?) d. c 1972

Family 2

Patricia Doris (Pat) Emerson b. 22 Oct 1926, d. 20 Aug 2017

Citations

  1. >
    Name changed by deed poll dated 29 Jul 1943 from FRITCH to RICH.
  2. FreeBMD transcription of the England and Wales Civil Registration index of births, marriages and deaths at freebmd.org.uk, formerly freebmd.rootsweb.com; hereafter called FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 589 [Albert H FRITCH, mother's maiden surname BARNETT], viewed 21 Jun 2016: Given names, Surname Fritch.
  3. The Gazette, Official Public Record: The London Gazette (published by The National Archives, United Kingdom), hereafter called London Gazette; sighted at www.thegazette.co.uk, paper copy and image held in Researcher's Family History records, ID0954. Issue 36082, 6 Jul 1943, page 3069 and Issue 36119, 3 Aug 1943, page 3507, both sighted 21 Jun 2016: Name change, Memo.
  4. Graham, Lindsay D & Penelope F, Personal knowledge, hereafter called Graham LD&PF, Personal knowledge: Nickname adopted about 2005.
  5. Rich (nee Emerson/England), Patricia D, Letter, hereafter called Rich PD, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Feb 1994: DOB.
  6. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 589 [Albert H FRITCH, mother's maiden surname BARNETT], viewed 21 Jun 2016: QOBRegn Sep 1924, Registration District Lambeth.
  7. London Gazette, photocopy held in Researcher's Family History records, ID0954. Issue 36082, 6 Jul 1943, page 3069 and Issue 36119, 3 Aug 1943, page 3507, both sighted 21 Jun 2016: Address.
  8. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: Dates, Employer.
  9. Rich, Albert H [0954], Oral, hereafter called Rich AH, Oral. Oct 1994: Memo2.
  10. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: Memo1.
  11. Rich AH, Oral. Apr 1993: Memo.
  12. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: Memo2.
  13. Rich (nee Emerson/England), Patricia D [0948], Oral, hereafter called Rich PD, Oral. Oct 1994: DOM, POM.
  14. Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Dates, Address, Memo2.
  15. Rich PD, Oral. Apr 1993: Date1, Address.
  16. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: Date2.
  17. Rich PD, Letter. Jun 1992: Retired in 1984.
  18. Rich PD, Oral. Mar 2003: Date1, address.
  19. Rich PD, Oral. Mar 2003: Date1 inferred, Date2.
  20. Rich PD, Letter. June 1992: Current address and Date1=1984.
  21. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Letter; hereafter called Curtis DH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. June 1992: Current address.
  22. Rich PD, Letter. Oct 1992: Memo1, Club.
  23. Rich PD, Oral. Oct 1994: Memo2.
  24. Rich PD, Letter. Mar 1993: Memo.
  25. Boswell (nee England), P Angela [0956], Email, hereafter called Boswell PA, Email. 11 Jan 2011: Date1, Illness, Memo.
  26. Boswell (nee England), P Angela [0956], Oral; hereafter called Boswell PA, Oral, 14 Jan 2011: DOD, POD, Memo.

Edward (Eddie) Payne1,2

M, ID959, (1 Oct 1951-)
Last Edited14 Jan 2024
MotherSusan Mellon
Birth1 Oct 1951Camberwell, London, ENGLAND3,4 

Citations

  1. Family history chart, England family, compiled by Patricia Rich (was England/nee Emerson) July 1992, hereafter called FH chart, England; original held in Researcher's family history papers. Given name, Surname.
  2. Rich (nee Emerson/England), Patricia D, Letter, hereafter called Rich PD, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jul 1993: Nickname.
  3. Boswell, Stephen, Oral, hereafter called Boswell S, Oral. 4 Jun 2016: DOB (from birthday list).
  4. FreeBMD transcription of the England and Wales Civil Registration index of births, marriages and deaths at freebmd.org.uk, formerly freebmd.rootsweb.com; hereafter called FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration District Camberwell, Vol. 5c, Page 246 [Edward PAYNE, mother's maiden surname MELLON], accessed 14 Jan 2024: QOB Registration Dec 1951, Registration District Camberwell.