Horace Edward Emerson1,2,3

M, ID964, (3 Jul 1900-Mar 1901)
Last Edited13 Nov 2022
RelationshipUncle of Penny Graham (nee Emerson-Elliott)
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
FatherThomas William Emerson b. 28 Aug 1858, d. 21 Nov 1937
MotherFrances Sarah (Fanny) Rumens b. 7 Jun 1862, d. 1 Jan 1946
Birth3 Jul 19004,5,6 
DeathMar 1901Lambeth, London, ENGLAND7,8,9 
Burial30 Mar 1901Lambeth Cemetery, Tooting, London, ENGLAND; >
Additional details are available for a fee at the Deceased Online website.10 
Cemetery: Lambeth Cemetery, Tooting, London (Cemetery)

Citations

  1. Family history chart, Emerson, compiled by Eileen M. Chalmers (nee Redding) Apr 1993; hereafter called FH chart, Emerson2; original and digital copy held in Researcher's Family History records: Given names, Surname.
  2. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Letter; hereafter called Curtis DH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jun 1992: Given names, Surname.
  3. 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. Death Registration Vol. 1d, Page 238 [Horace Edward Emerson], viewed 24 Apr 2020): Given names, Surname.
  4. Curtis DH, Letter. Jun 1992: DOB.
  5. FH chart, Emerson2: DOB.
  6. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 362 [Horace Edward Emerson], viewed 24 Apr 2020: QOBRegn Sep 1900, Registration District Lambeth, London.
  7. FH chart, Emerson2: Died in childhood.
  8. Curtis DH, Letter. Jun 1992: Died at birth.
  9. FreeBMD UK. Death Registration Vol. 1d, Page 238 [Horace Edward Emerson], viewed 24 Apr 2020): QODRegn Mar 1901, Registration District Lambeth, London.
  10. Deceased Online website at https://www.deceasedonline.com/; hereafter called Deceased Online: Site viewed 6 Dec 2020 -- DOBurial, POBurial.

Ernest Thomas Emerson1,2

M, ID969, (29 Jan 1882-19 Feb 1884)
Last Edited30 Sep 2021
RelationshipUncle of Penny Graham (nee Emerson-Elliott)
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
FatherThomas William Emerson b. 28 Aug 1858, d. 21 Nov 1937
MotherFrances Sarah (Fanny) Rumens b. 7 Jun 1862, d. 1 Jan 1946
Birth29 Jan 188263 Bonnington Square, South Lambeth, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Birth Certificate details:
+ Birth: Ernest Thomas Emerson born 29 Jan 1882 at 63 Bonnington Square.
+ Father: Thomas William Emerson, Slater.
+ Mother: Frances Sarah Emerson, formerly Rumens.
+ Informant: T. W. Emerson, Father, 63 Bonnington Square, South Lambeth.
+ Registration: 8 Mar 1882, W. H. Edwards, Registrar.3,4,5 
Father & Informant: Thomas William Emerson
Mother: Frances Sarah (Fanny) Emerson
(Resident) AddressOldfrom 29 Jan 1882Thomas William Emerson, Frances Sarah (Fanny) Rumens; 63 Bonnington Square, South Lambeth, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Parents and one child.6 
(Resident) AddressOldto Nov 1883Thomas William Emerson, Frances Sarah (Fanny) Rumens; 4 Glynn Street, Vauxhall, Lambeth, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 1 child.7 
(Resident) AddressOldfr Nov 1883 - Feb 1884Thomas William Emerson, Frances Sarah (Fanny) Rumens; 4 Glynn Street, Vauxhall, Lambeth, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 2 children.8,9 
Death19 Feb 18844 Glynn Street, Vauxhall, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Death Certificate details:
+ Death: Ernest Thomas Emerson, age 2 years, died on 19 Feb 1884 at 4 Glenn Street, Vauxhall.
+ Father: Thomas William Emerson, Slater.
+ Cause of Death: Tubercular Meningitis Convulsions, Certified by Morney(?) Coppins, MRCS.
+ Informant: F. S. Emerson, Mother, In attendance, of 4 Glynn Street, Vauxhall, Lambeth.
+ Registration: 19 Feb 1884 by George Hearson, Registrar.10 
Father of deceased: Thomas William Emerson
Mother & informant: Frances Sarah (Fanny) Rumens

Citations

  1. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Letter; hereafter called Curtis DH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jun 1992: Given names, Surname.
  2. Chalmers (nee Redding), Eileen M, Oral; hereafter called Chalmers EM, Oral: Apr 1993: Given names, Surname.
  3. Curtis DH, Letter. Jun 1992: DOB.
  4. Chalmers EM, Oral: Apr 1993: DOB.
  5. Birth Certificate: Emerson, Ernest Thomas [969], Certified true copy of an entry in the Register of Births 1882/309 in Registration District Lambeth, Sub-district Kennington 1st, County of Surrey issued by the General Register Office, England on 5 Oct 2011, hereafter called Birth Certificate EmET; image in Researcher's Computer records and original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0969. DOB, POB, Memos.
  6. Birth Certificate EmET. Address.
  7. Birth Certificate: Emerson, Bertram Charles, Certified true copy of an entry in the Register of Births 1883/161 in Registration District Lambeth, Sub-district Lambeth Church 2nd, County of Surrey issued by the General Register Office, England on 5 Oct 2011; hereafter called Birth Certificate EmBC; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0981: Date2, Address.
  8. Death Certificate: Emerson, Ernest Thomas, Certified true copy of an entry in the Register of Deaths 1884/350 in Registration District Lambeth, Sub-district Lambeth Church 2nd, County of London issued by the General Register Office, London on 17 Feb 2003, hereafter called Death Certificate EmET; image provided by Paul Emerson Dec 2007, copy in Researcher's Computer records and photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0969. Date2, Address.
  9. Birth Certificate EmBC: Date1, Address.
  10. Death Certificate EmET. DOD, POD, Memos.

Beryl Anne (Anne) Emerson1,2

F, ID976, (6 Mar 1935-11 Jul 2015)
Last Edited29 Jan 2021
Relationship1st cousin of Penny Graham (nee Emerson-Elliott)
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
FatherHorace (Lol) Emerson b. 26 Mar 1902, d. May 1984
MotherBeryl Annie Potter b. 25 Oct 1907, d. 23 Feb 1984
Birth6 Mar 19353 
Married Namesay 1950sTaylor 
Illnessfrom say 2000Rheumatoid arthritis; >
Rheumatoid arthritis has become far worse in 2008 -- her hands and feet are particularly bad, which makes walking painful and difficult.
A difficult year in 2011 with rheumatoid arthritis giving more problems.4,5 
Will16 Jun 2011>
Will of Beryl Anne Taylor, dated 16 Jun 2011 and witnessed by Susan L Cook, Personal Assistant and Christine Chant, Receptionist, both of The Saxon Centre, 11 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1PZ, appointed her daughter Susan Anne Brougham and her son Stephen Frank Taylor as Executors. Beneficiaries are:
Susan Anne Brougham & Stephen Frank Taylor -- £120,000 divided equally between them
Frank Edward Taylor, my husband -- residuary estate.6
Death11 Jul 20157 
Probate17 Sep 2015>
Probate documents include:
* Will dated 16 Jun 2001
* Grant of Probate 17 Sep 2015 to Susan Anne Brougham -- gross value of UK estate £216,122 and net value £210,642.8

Citations

  1. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Letter; hereafter called Curtis DH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jun 1992: Given name Anne.
  2. Probate documents, Estate of Beryl Anne Taylor, Probate proved and registered in the High Court of Justice, District Probate Registry at Winchester, on 17 Sep 2015, Probate No. 4672902, provided 15 Aug 2016 by the UK Probate Search Service at https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/; source hereafter called Probate, Beryl Anne Taylor; image and paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0976. Given names.
  3. Family history chart, Emerson family, compiled by Paul Emerson 1999, hereafter called FH chart, Emerson3; photocopy held in Researcher's family history papers. DOB.
  4. Taylor (nee Emerson), Anne, Letter, hereafter called Taylor A, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Xmas card Dec 2008: Illness, Memo1.
  5. Taylor A, Letter. Xmas card Dec 2011: Memo2.
  6. Probate, Beryl Anne Taylor: Date of will, Memo.
  7. Probate, Beryl Anne Taylor: DOD.
  8. Probate, Beryl Anne Taylor: Date of probate grant, Memo.

Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson1,2

M, ID981, (14 Nov 1883-c Aug 1966)
Last Edited18 May 2023
RelationshipUncle of Penny Graham (nee Emerson-Elliott)
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
FatherThomas William Emerson b. 28 Aug 1858, d. 21 Nov 1937
MotherFrances Sarah (Fanny) Rumens b. 7 Jun 1862, d. 1 Jan 1946
Birth14 Nov 18834 Glynn Street, Vauxhall, Lambeth, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Birth Certificate details:
+ Birth: Bertram Charles Emerson born 14 Nov 1883 at 4 Glynn Street.
+ Father: Thomas William Emerson, Slater.
+ Mother: Fanny Frances [actually Frances Sarah] Emerson, formerly Rumens.
+ Informant: F. F. Emerson, Mother, 4 Glynn Street, Vauxhall, Lambeth.
+ Registration: 20 Dec 1883, George Hearson, Registrar.3,4,5,6 
(Resident) AddressOldfr Nov 1883 - Feb 1884Thomas William Emerson, Frances Sarah (Fanny) Rumens; 4 Glynn Street, Vauxhall, Lambeth, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 2 children.7,8 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom 19 Feb 1884Thomas William Emerson, Frances Sarah (Fanny) Rumens; 4 Glynn Street, Vauxhall, Lambeth, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 1 child.9 
Educationfrom 15 Feb 1887Primary education, Vauxhall Street School, Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; School Admissions data:
+Date of Admission: 15 Feb 1887.
+Name: Bertram Emerson.
+Father's name: Thomas Emerson.
+Residence: 21 Leopold Street.
+Date of birth: 14 Nov 1883.10 
(Resident) AddressOldto Jun 1888Thomas William Emerson, Frances Sarah (Fanny) Rumens; 25 Glynn Street, Vauxhall, Lambeth, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 2 children.11 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom Jun 1888Thomas William Emerson, Frances Sarah (Fanny) Rumens; 25 Glynn Street, Vauxhall, Lambeth, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 3 children.11 
(Son) Census5 Apr 1891(Head of Household) Thomas William Emerson, (Wife) Frances Sarah (Fanny) Emerson; 47 Devonshire Street, Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
Dwelling of 3 occupied rooms.
Headings: Name and Surname; Relation to Head of Family; Condition as to Marriage; Sex; Age; Profession or Occupation; Employer, Employed or Neither; Where Born.
= Thomas EMERSON, Head, Married, Male, 32 [actually 31], India Rubber Hand, Employed, Lambeth, London.
= Frances EMERSON, Wife, Married, Female, 27 [actually 28], ---, ---, Lambeth, London.
= Bertram EMERSON, Son, ---, Male, 7, ---, ---, Lambeth, London.
= Maud EMERSON, Daughter, ---, Female, 5, ---, ---, Lambeth, London.
= Ernest EMERSON, Son, ---, Male, 2, ---, ---, Lambeth, London.
= George EMERSON, Brother, Single, Male, 23, Packer at Wholesale Chemists, Employed, Lambeth, London.12
(Resident) AddressOldfrom May 1891Thomas William Emerson, Frances Sarah (Fanny) Emerson; 47 Devonshire Street, Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 4 children (assumed).13 
Employmentat 31 Mar 1901London, ENGLAND; >
Stationers Assistant.14 
(Son) Census31 Mar 1901(Head of Household) Thomas William Emerson, (Wife) Frances Sarah (Fanny) Emerson; 24 Neville Street, Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
Dwelling of 4 rooms.
Headings: Name and Surname; Relation to Head of Family; Condition as to Marriage; Sex and Age last birthday; Profession or Occupation; Employee, Worker or Own Account; Where Born.
= Thomas EMERSON, Head, Married, Male, 42; India Rubber Factory Hand, Worker [ie, Employee]; Born Lambeth, London.
= Francis EMERSON, Wife, Married, Female, 39; Lambeth, London.
= Bertram EMERSON, Son, Single, Male, 17; Stationers Assistant, Worker; Lambeth, London.
= Maud EMERSON, Daughter, Single, Female, 15; Box Maker, Worker; Lambeth, London.
= Ernest EMERSON, Son, Male, 12; Lambeth, London.
= Henry EMERSON, Son, Male, 9; Lambeth, London.
= Grace EMERSON, Daughter, Female, 4; Lambeth, London.
= Helen EMERSON, Daughter, Female, 2 [actually 3]; Lambeth, London.
= George EMERSON, Boarder [actually Brother], Single, Male, 32; General Labourer; Lambeth, London.15
(Resident) AddressOldfr Mar 1902 - Apr 1905Thomas William Emerson, Frances Sarah (Fanny) Rumens; 24 Neville Street, Vauxhall, London, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 7 children (assumed). It seems very likely that at least the eldest son BCE would have left home before Leonard's birth.
Date1 = HE's birth, Date2 = LE's birth.16 
(Resident) AddressOldfr Apr 1901 - Mar 1902Thomas William Emerson, Frances Sarah (Fanny) Rumens; 24 Neville Street, Vauxhall, London, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 7 children (assumed). It is likely that the eldest son BCE would have left home >>>.
Date1 = Census, Date2 = HE's birth. 
Marriage27 Jan 1906Edith Emily Smith; St Mary's, Princes Road, Lambeth, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Marriage Certificate details:
+ Marriage: 27 Jan 1906 at St Mary's Parish Church, Princes Road, Lambeth according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after banns.
+ Groom: Bertram Charles Emerson, age 22, bachelor, Electrician of 11 Tyers Street, Lambeth.
+ Bride: Edith Emily Smith, age 20, spinster, of 11 Tyers Street, Lambeth.
+ Groom's Father: Thomas William Emerson, Packer.
+ Bride's Father: Charles Smith, Book-binder.
+ Minister: George H. W. Bromfield, Vicar.
+ Witnesses: Maud Elizabeth Emerson, Albert Edward Emerson.17,18,19,20 
Father of Groom: Thomas William Emerson
Witness: Maud Elizabeth Emerson
Witness: Albert Edward Emerson
Occupationat 27 Jan 1906Electrician21 
Birth of sonc Nov 1906Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson; Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
Eldest son.
Older than his uncle Leonard EMERSON [actually ca 18 months younger].22,23,24 
Employmentat Apr 1911Electrical Industry; >
Electrical Wireman.25 
Census2 Apr 1911(Wife) Edith Emily Emerson; 40 Heyford Street, Kennington, London, ENGLAND; >
Top flat of 3 rooms.
Headings: Name and Surname; Relationship to Head of Family; Sex and Age; Marriage Status; For Married Woman this marriage:years married, children born/living/died; Personal Occupation; Industry or Service; Employer, Worker or Own Account; Whether working at Home; Birth place; Nationality if born in Foreign Country.
= Bertram EMERSON; Head; Male, 27; Married; Electrical Wireman, Electrical Industry, Worker, ---; Vauxhall, Lambeth; ---.
= Edith EMERSON; Wife; Female, 24; Married 5 years; 1 child (1 living, 0 dead); Tailoress, Military Tailoring, Worker, ---; Dalston; ---.
= Bertram EMERSON; Son; Male, 4; ---; ---, ---, ---, ---; Vauxhall, Lambeth; ---.26
Son: Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson
Birth of son4 Mar 1912Laurence Charles (Laurie) Emerson; District of Lambeth, London, ENGLAND27,28,29 
Birth of sonc Feb 1917Ronald Ernest Emerson; District of Lambeth, London, ENGLAND30 
Birth of son19 Nov 1919Robert John (Bob) Emerson; Lambeth, London, ENGLAND31,32 
Employmentfrom late 1919 to late 1921Henry (Nen) Emerson; Emerson Brothers, 81 Brixton Road, London, ENGLAND; >
     Brothers Bert and Henry (Nen) started the Emerson Brothers electrical business at 81 Brixton Road -- they sold electrical goods and wired houses changing from gas lighting. They were joined later by their brother Jack.
     Date1 assumed to be soon after Nen's WW1 discharge 9 Sep 1919, Date2 assumed to be before Jun 1921 (by which time Bert was working for the GPO).
     1921 Census (19 Jun) showed (a) Nen's occupation as Electrician working on his Own Account at 81 Brixton Road; and (b) Bert working as an electrician for the GPO.23,33 
Witness: Ernest John (Jack) Emerson
Employmentat Jun 1921General Post Office (GPO), London, ENGLAND; >
Electrician.34 
Census19 Jun 1921Edith Emily Emerson; 27 Foxley Road, Brixton, London, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Dwelling of 5 rooms.
Headings: Name and Surname; Relationship to Head of Household; Sex & Age in Yrs.Mths; Marital Status; Birthplace and Nationality (if not born in UK); Personal Occupation; Employment; Place of Work.
= Bertram Charles EMERSON; Head; Male, 36.6; Married; Lambeth, London; Electrician; GPO, London; GPO, London.
= Edith Emily EMERSON; Wife; Female, 33.2; Married; Walthamstow, London; Household Duties; Home; Home.
= Bertram Thomas EMERSON; Son; Male, 14.3; Single; Lambeth, London; Telegraph Messenger; GPO, London; GPO, London.
= Laurance Charles EMERSON; Son; Male, 9.3; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.
= Edith Francis EMERSON; Daughter; Female, 7.3; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.
= Ronald Ernest EMERSON; Son; Male, 4.3; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.
= Robert John EMERSON; Son; Male, 1.7; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.35
Son: Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson
Son: Laurence Charles (Laurie) Emerson
Son: Ronald Ernest Emerson
Son: Robert John (Bob) Emerson
Birth of daughterc Nov 1924Doreen M. Emerson; Lambeth, London, ENGLAND36 
Employmentfrom say 1925Post Office, London, ENGLAND37 
AddressOldfrom say 1925Edith Emily Smith; 26 Foxley Road, Brixton, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 7 children.38 
Resident: Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson
Resident: Ronald Ernest Emerson
Resident: Laurence Charles (Laurie) Emerson
Resident: Robert John (Bob) Emerson
Resident: Doreen M. Emerson
Marriage of sonc Nov 1928Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson, Florence M. (Florrie) Thomas; District of Edmonton, Parish of Wood Green, Middlesex, ENGLAND17,39 
Employmentat 29 Sep 1939Engineering Department; >
Power Inspector.40 
1939 Register29 Sep 1939Edith Emily Emerson; "Ronesn", Upper Pines, Woodmansterne, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Headings:
Name, Sex, DOB, Marital status, Personal occupation, Added Notations.
= Bertram C Emerson, M, 16 Oct 1883 [actually 14 Nov 1883] , Married, Power Inspector, Engineering Department, ---.
= Edith E Emerson, F, 24 Jan 1887, Married, Unpaid Domestic Duties, ---.
= Edith F Emerson, F, 31 Mar 1914, Single, ??? Duties Unpaid, --> Maycock, Domestic Duties, Continued on line below [no other data found].
= Robert G Emerson, M, 19 Nov 1919, Single, Jeweller, --> Precious metal worker and Jeweller in training.
= Dulcie S Emerson, F, 1 Nov 1922, Single, Office Worker Junior, ---.
= Closed entry [presumably Doreen Emerson]

Notes: (1) Address shown by FMP as 'Ronesn Upper Grues' -- correction to Pines advised to FMP 23 Apr 2021 with question as to what the first word really is.
     (2) Dulcie's name shown by FMP as Dulci and Sub No as 6 -- corrections to Dulcie and 5 advised to FMP 23 Apr 2021.41
Resident: Robert John (Bob) Emerson
Resident: Doreen M. Emerson
Addressfrom say 1950 to Sep 1955Edith Emily Smith; 83 Ferndale Road, South Norwood, London, ENGLAND; >
With spouse. Presumed to be address at wife's date of death [death notice, DHD 8/98]. 
(Widower) Death29 Sep 1955Edith Emily Smith; London, ENGLAND42 
Deathc Aug 1966Barnstaple, Devon, ENGLAND43,44 

Family

Edith Emily Smith b. 24 Jan 1887, d. 29 Sep 1955
Children 1.Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson+ b. c Nov 1906, d. c Aug 1964
 2.Laurence Charles (Laurie) Emerson b. 4 Mar 1912
 3.Ronald Ernest Emerson b. c Feb 1917, d. c May 1932
 4.Robert John (Bob) Emerson+ b. 19 Nov 1919, d. Dec 1986
 5.Doreen M. Emerson b. c Nov 1924, d. s 1985

Citations

  1. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Letter; hereafter called Curtis DH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jun 1992: Name.
  2. Chalmers (nee Redding), Eileen M, Letter, hereafter called Chalmers EM, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jan 1993: Nickname.
  3. Census of England and Wales, 1901, County of London, Registration District Lambeth, Registration Sub District Lambeth Church Second, Civil Parish Lambeth, Ecclesiastical Parish St Peters Vauxhall, Enumeration District 18, Dwelling at 24 Neville Street, Lambeth, Family of Thomas Emerson; The National Archives Reference RG 13, Piece 409, Folio 152, Page 47; details obtained on 10 Jan 2011 from FindMyPast at www.findmypast.com. Source hereafter called Census UK 1901, Thomas Emerson. Digital image in Researcher's computer records and paper copy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0090. POB Lambeth.
  4. Curtis DH, Letter. Jun 1992: DOB 14 Dec 1883.
  5. Family history chart, Emerson, compiled by Eileen M. Chalmers (nee Redding) Apr 1993; hereafter called FH chart, Emerson2; original and digital copy held in Researcher's Family History records: DOB 14 Nov 1883.
  6. Birth Certificate: Emerson, Bertram Charles, Certified true copy of an entry in the Register of Births 1883/161 in Registration District Lambeth, Sub-district Lambeth Church 2nd, County of Surrey issued by the General Register Office, England on 5 Oct 2011; hereafter called Birth Certificate EmBC; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0981: DOB, POB, Memos.
  7. Death Certificate: Emerson, Ernest Thomas, Certified true copy of an entry in the Register of Deaths 1884/350 in Registration District Lambeth, Sub-district Lambeth Church 2nd, County of London issued by the General Register Office, London on 17 Feb 2003, hereafter called Death Certificate EmET; image provided by Paul Emerson Dec 2007, copy in Researcher's Computer records and photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0969. Date2, Address.
  8. Birth Certificate EmBC: Date1, Address.
  9. Death Certificate EmET. Address at 19 Feb 1884.
  10. London, England, School Admissions and Discharges, 1840-1911, Ancestry.com.au on-line database, original data from School Admissions and Discharges, 1840-1911, London Metropolitan Archives, London; hereafter called Ancestry/London School Admissions 1840-1911. Digital image in Researcher's computer records and paper copy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0981. Web site viewed 10 Jul 2016: Date1, School and address, Memos.
  11. Birth Certificate: Emerson, Ernest John, Certified true copy of an entry in the Register of Births 1888/450 in Registration District Lambeth, Sub-district Lambeth Church 2nd, County of Surrey, issued by the General Register Office, England on 20 Nov 2000, hereafter called Birth Certificate EmEJ; copy provided by Paul Emerson in Dec 2007, image in Researcher's Computer records and Researcher's family history papers, ID0096: Address at Jun 1888.
  12. Census of England and Wales, 1891, Household of Thomas Emerson of 47 Devonshire Street, Lambeth, Registration District Lambeth, Sub District Lambeth Church Second, Enumeration District 30, Ecclesiastical Parish St Mary the Less, Civil Parish Lambeth, County of London; The National Archives Reference RG12, Piece 396, Folio 100, Page 12; details obtained on 28 Sep 2011 from FindMyPast web site at www.findmypast.co.uk. Source hereafter called Census E&W 1891, Thomas Emerson. Digital transcript and image in Researcher's computer records and paper copies in Researcher's family history papers, ID0090. Census date, Address, Memos.
  13. Birth Certificate: Emerson, Henry [0097], Certified Copy of Entry of Birth 1891/194 in the Register of Births for Sub-district Lambeth Church 2nd, District Lambeth, County of London issued by General Register Office, London on 21 Nov 2000, hereafter called Birth Certificate EmH; photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0097. Parents' address at May 1891.
  14. Census UK 1901, Thomas Emerson: ID0090. Date, Employment.
  15. Census UK 1901, Thomas Emerson: ID0090. Date,Address, Memo.
  16. Birth Certificate: Emerson-Elliott, L Denis (born Leonard Emerson), Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth 1905/76 in Lambeth, Sub-district Lambeth Church 2nd, County of London issued by General Register Office, England on 14 April 1993, hereafter called Birth Certificate EELD; digital image in Researcher's computer records and original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0016. Original short certificate (issued 29 May 1905, acquired Sep 2017 from the estate of Patricia Doris Emerson/England/Rich) is also in Researcher's family history papers, ID0016. Family address at Apr 1905.
  17. Curtis DH, Letter. Jun 1992: Married.
  18. 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. Marriage Registration Vol. 1d, Page 365 [Bertram Charles Emerson + Edith Emily Smith], viewed 3 Jul 2011: QOMRegn, Registration District.
  19. FH chart, Emerson2: Married.
  20. Marriage Certificate: Emerson, Bertram C. & Smith, Edith E., Registration No. 1906/178, True copy issued 8 Jan 2003 by General Register Office, England, hereafter called Marriage Certificate EmBC&SmEE; image provided by Paul Emerson in Dec 2007, copy in Researcher's computer records and photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0981. DOM, POM, Memos2+.
  21. Marriage Certificate EmBC&SmEE. Groom's Occupation at 27 Jan 1906.
  22. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 329 [Bertram Thomas Emerson], viewed 3 Jul 2011: QOBRegn Dec 1906, Registration District Lambeth.
  23. Chalmers EM, Letter. Jan 1993: Memo1.
  24. Curtis DH, Letter. Jun 1992: Memo2.
  25. Census of England and Wales, 1911, County of London, Registration District Lambeth, Registration Sub District Kennington, Enumeration District 30 (name not stated), Dwelling at 40 Heyford Street, Family of Bertram Emerson; The National Archives Reference RG14 PN2004 RG78 PN70 RD25 SD2 ED30 SN580, details obtained on 4 Nov 2009 from FindMyPast at www.findmypast.com. Source hereafter called Census UK 1911, Bertram Emerson. Digital image in Researcher's computer records and paper copy in Researcher's Family History papers, Employment at Census date 2 Apr 1911.
  26. Census UK 1911, Bertram Emerson: ID0981. Date, Memo.
  27. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 590 [Laurence C. Emerson], viewed 3 Jul 2011: QOBRegn Jun 1912, Registration District Lambeth.
  28. 1939 Register of England & Wales UK civilian population, Household of Laurence C Emerson of Silverleigh, The Mount, Coulsdon, Carshalton, County of Surrey; The National Archives Reference RG101/1327D, Letter Code CMHV; details obtained on 18 Dec 2018 from FindMyPast web site at www.findmypast.com.au; hereafter called 1939 Register, LC Emerson; digital transcript/image and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records, ID0989: DOB.
  29. Chalmers EM, Letter. Oct 1993: Age 82.
  30. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 702 [Ronald E. Emerson], viewed 3 Jul 2011: QOBRegn Mar 1917, Registration District Lambeth.
  31. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 866 [Robert J. Emerson], viewed 3 Jul 2011: QOBRegn Dec 1919, Registration District Lambeth.
  32. 1939 Register of England & Wales UK civilian population, Household of Bertram C Emerson of 'Ronesn', Upper Pines, Woodmansterne, County of Surrey; The National Archives Reference RG101/1310H/018/29, Letter Code: CMAY; details obtained on 22 Apr 2021 from FindMyPast web site at www.findmypast.com.au; hereafter called 1939 Register, BC Emerson; digital transcript/image and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records, ID0981: DOB.
  33. Census of England and Wales, 1921, County of London, Surrey, Parish of Lambeth, Registration District Lambeth, Registration Sub District Brixton, Enumeration District 4, Dwelling at 81 Brixton Road, Family of Thomas W. Emerson; The National Archives Reference RG15 PN02094 SN415 RD25 RS4 ED4, details accessed 13 May 2023 at FindMyPast URL www.findmypast.com.au. Source hereafter called Census UK 1921, Thomas W. Emerson. Digital and paper copies in Researcher's family history papers, ID0090. Address, Memo3.
  34. Census of England and Wales, 1921, County of London, Surrey, Parish of Lambeth, Registration District Lambeth, Registration Sub District Brixton, Enumeration District 6, Dwelling at 27 Foxley Road, Family of Bertram C. Emerson; The National Archives Reference RG15 PN02096 SN359 RD25 RS4 ED6, details accessed 15 May 2023 at FindMyPast URL www.findmypast.com.au. Source hereafter called Census UK 1921, Bertram C. Emerson. Digital and paper copies in Researcher's family history papers, ID0981. Date, Employer, Memo.
  35. Census UK 1921, Bertram C. Emerson: ID0981. Date, Address, Memo.
  36. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 581 [Doreen M. Emerson], viewed 4 Jul 2011: QOB Dec 1924, Registration District Lambeth.
  37. Chalmers EM, Letter. Jan 1993: Left electrical business to join Post Office.
  38. Chalmers (nee Redding), Eileen M, Oral; hereafter called Chalmers EM, Oral: Apr 1993: Address, Memo.
  39. FreeBMD UK. Marriage Registration Vol. 3a, Page 1239 [Bertram T. Emerson + Florence M. Thomas], viewed 2 Jul 2011: QOMR Dec 1928, Registration District Edmonton.
  40. 1939 Register, BC Emerson: Date, Employer, Position.
  41. 1939 Register, BC Emerson: Date, Adddress, Memos.
  42. Curtis DH, Letter. Aug 1998 (oral or letter?) -- death notice referred to or provided?: DOD, POD, age 68.
  43. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Oral, hereafter called Curtis DH, Oral. Aug 1998: DOD well after wife's death in 1955.
  44. FreeBMD UK. Death Registration Vol. 7A, Page 265 [Bertram C EMERSON], accessed 15 May 2023: QODRegn Sep 1966, Age 82, Registration District Barnstaple, Devon.

Edith Emily Smith1

F, ID982, (24 Jan 1887-29 Sep 1955)
Last Edited18 May 2023
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
Birth24 Jan 1887Dalston, ENGLAND2,3 
Marriage27 Jan 1906Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson; St Mary's, Princes Road, Lambeth, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Marriage Certificate details:
+ Marriage: 27 Jan 1906 at St Mary's Parish Church, Princes Road, Lambeth according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after banns.
+ Groom: Bertram Charles Emerson, age 22, bachelor, Electrician of 11 Tyers Street, Lambeth.
+ Bride: Edith Emily Smith, age 20, spinster, of 11 Tyers Street, Lambeth.
+ Groom's Father: Thomas William Emerson, Packer.
+ Bride's Father: Charles Smith, Book-binder.
+ Minister: George H. W. Bromfield, Vicar.
+ Witnesses: Maud Elizabeth Emerson, Albert Edward Emerson.4,5,6,7 
Father of Groom: Thomas William Emerson
Witness: Maud Elizabeth Emerson
Witness: Albert Edward Emerson
Married Name27 Jan 1906Emerson 
Birth of sonc Nov 1906Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson; Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
Eldest son.
Older than his uncle Leonard EMERSON [actually ca 18 months younger].8,9,10 
Employmentat Apr 1911Military Tailoring; >
Tailoress.11 
Census2 Apr 1911(Head of Household) Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson; 40 Heyford Street, Kennington, London, ENGLAND; >
Top flat of 3 rooms.
Headings: Name and Surname; Relationship to Head of Family; Sex and Age; Marriage Status; For Married Woman this marriage:years married, children born/living/died; Personal Occupation; Industry or Service; Employer, Worker or Own Account; Whether working at Home; Birth place; Nationality if born in Foreign Country.
= Bertram EMERSON; Head; Male, 27; Married; Electrical Wireman, Electrical Industry, Worker, ---; Vauxhall, Lambeth; ---.
= Edith EMERSON; Wife; Female, 24; Married 5 years; 1 child (1 living, 0 dead); Tailoress, Military Tailoring, Worker, ---; Dalston; ---.
= Bertram EMERSON; Son; Male, 4; ---; ---, ---, ---, ---; Vauxhall, Lambeth; ---.12
Son: Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson
Birth of son4 Mar 1912Laurence Charles (Laurie) Emerson; District of Lambeth, London, ENGLAND13,14,15 
Birth of sonc Feb 1917Ronald Ernest Emerson; District of Lambeth, London, ENGLAND16 
Birth of son19 Nov 1919Robert John (Bob) Emerson; Lambeth, London, ENGLAND17,3 
Census19 Jun 1921Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson; 27 Foxley Road, Brixton, London, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Dwelling of 5 rooms.
Headings: Name and Surname; Relationship to Head of Household; Sex & Age in Yrs.Mths; Marital Status; Birthplace and Nationality (if not born in UK); Personal Occupation; Employment; Place of Work.
= Bertram Charles EMERSON; Head; Male, 36.6; Married; Lambeth, London; Electrician; GPO, London; GPO, London.
= Edith Emily EMERSON; Wife; Female, 33.2; Married; Walthamstow, London; Household Duties; Home; Home.
= Bertram Thomas EMERSON; Son; Male, 14.3; Single; Lambeth, London; Telegraph Messenger; GPO, London; GPO, London.
= Laurance Charles EMERSON; Son; Male, 9.3; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.
= Edith Francis EMERSON; Daughter; Female, 7.3; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.
= Ronald Ernest EMERSON; Son; Male, 4.3; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.
= Robert John EMERSON; Son; Male, 1.7; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.18
Son: Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson
Son: Laurence Charles (Laurie) Emerson
Son: Ronald Ernest Emerson
Son: Robert John (Bob) Emerson
Birth of daughterc Nov 1924Doreen M. Emerson; Lambeth, London, ENGLAND19 
AddressOldfrom say 1925Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson; 26 Foxley Road, Brixton, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 7 children.20 
Resident: Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson
Resident: Ronald Ernest Emerson
Resident: Laurence Charles (Laurie) Emerson
Resident: Robert John (Bob) Emerson
Resident: Doreen M. Emerson
Marriage of sonc Nov 1928Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson, Florence M. (Florrie) Thomas; District of Edmonton, Parish of Wood Green, Middlesex, ENGLAND4,21 
Occupationat 29 Sep 1939Unpaid Domestic Duties22 
1939 Register29 Sep 1939Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson; "Ronesn", Upper Pines, Woodmansterne, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Headings:
Name, Sex, DOB, Marital status, Personal occupation, Added Notations.
= Bertram C Emerson, M, 16 Oct 1883 [actually 14 Nov 1883] , Married, Power Inspector, Engineering Department, ---.
= Edith E Emerson, F, 24 Jan 1887, Married, Unpaid Domestic Duties, ---.
= Edith F Emerson, F, 31 Mar 1914, Single, ??? Duties Unpaid, --> Maycock, Domestic Duties, Continued on line below [no other data found].
= Robert G Emerson, M, 19 Nov 1919, Single, Jeweller, --> Precious metal worker and Jeweller in training.
= Dulcie S Emerson, F, 1 Nov 1922, Single, Office Worker Junior, ---.
= Closed entry [presumably Doreen Emerson]

Notes: (1) Address shown by FMP as 'Ronesn Upper Grues' -- correction to Pines advised to FMP 23 Apr 2021 with question as to what the first word really is.
     (2) Dulcie's name shown by FMP as Dulci and Sub No as 6 -- corrections to Dulcie and 5 advised to FMP 23 Apr 2021.23
Resident: Robert John (Bob) Emerson
Resident: Doreen M. Emerson
Marriage of daughterc 1940Doreen M. Emerson, (?) (?); >
Married at age 16, no children?24,25 
Addressfrom say 1950 to Sep 1955Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson; 83 Ferndale Road, South Norwood, London, ENGLAND; >
With spouse. Presumed to be address at wife's date of death [death notice, DHD 8/98]. 
Death29 Sep 1955London, ENGLAND26 
Widower: Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson

Family

Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson b. 14 Nov 1883, d. c Aug 1966
Children 1.Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson+ b. c Nov 1906, d. c Aug 1964
 2.Laurence Charles (Laurie) Emerson b. 4 Mar 1912
 3.Ronald Ernest Emerson b. c Feb 1917, d. c May 1932
 4.Robert John (Bob) Emerson+ b. 19 Nov 1919, d. Dec 1986
 5.Doreen M. Emerson b. c Nov 1924, d. s 1985

Citations

  1. 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. Marriage Registration Vol. 1d, Page 365 [Bertram Charles Emerson + Edith Emily Smith], viewed 3 Jul 2011: Given names, Surname.
  2. Census of England and Wales, 1911, County of London, Registration District Lambeth, Registration Sub District Kennington, Enumeration District 30 (name not stated), Dwelling at 40 Heyford Street, Family of Bertram Emerson; The National Archives Reference RG14 PN2004 RG78 PN70 RD25 SD2 ED30 SN580, details obtained on 4 Nov 2009 from FindMyPast at www.findmypast.com. Source hereafter called Census UK 1911, Bertram Emerson. Digital image in Researcher's computer records and paper copy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0981. Age 24 at Census date 2 Apr 1911, POB.
  3. 1939 Register of England & Wales UK civilian population, Household of Bertram C Emerson of 'Ronesn', Upper Pines, Woodmansterne, County of Surrey; The National Archives Reference RG101/1310H/018/29, Letter Code: CMAY; details obtained on 22 Apr 2021 from FindMyPast web site at www.findmypast.com.au; hereafter called 1939 Register, BC Emerson; digital transcript/image and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records, ID0981: DOB.
  4. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Letter; hereafter called Curtis DH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jun 1992: Married.
  5. FreeBMD UK. Marriage Registration Vol. 1d, Page 365 [Bertram Charles Emerson + Edith Emily Smith], viewed 3 Jul 2011: QOMRegn, Registration District.
  6. Family history chart, Emerson, compiled by Eileen M. Chalmers (nee Redding) Apr 1993; hereafter called FH chart, Emerson2; original and digital copy held in Researcher's Family History records: Married.
  7. Marriage Certificate: Emerson, Bertram C. & Smith, Edith E., Registration No. 1906/178, True copy issued 8 Jan 2003 by General Register Office, England, hereafter called Marriage Certificate EmBC&SmEE; image provided by Paul Emerson in Dec 2007, copy in Researcher's computer records and photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0981. DOM, POM, Memos2+.
  8. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 329 [Bertram Thomas Emerson], viewed 3 Jul 2011: QOBRegn Dec 1906, Registration District Lambeth.
  9. Chalmers (nee Redding), Eileen M, Letter, hereafter called Chalmers EM, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jan 1993: Memo1.
  10. Curtis DH, Letter. Jun 1992: Memo2.
  11. Census UK 1911, Bertram Emerson: Employment at Census date 2 Apr 1911.
  12. Census UK 1911, Bertram Emerson: ID0981. Date, Memo.
  13. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 590 [Laurence C. Emerson], viewed 3 Jul 2011: QOBRegn Jun 1912, Registration District Lambeth.
  14. 1939 Register of England & Wales UK civilian population, Household of Laurence C Emerson of Silverleigh, The Mount, Coulsdon, Carshalton, County of Surrey; The National Archives Reference RG101/1327D, Letter Code CMHV; details obtained on 18 Dec 2018 from FindMyPast web site at www.findmypast.com.au; hereafter called 1939 Register, LC Emerson; digital transcript/image and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records, ID0989: DOB.
  15. Chalmers EM, Letter. Oct 1993: Age 82.
  16. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 702 [Ronald E. Emerson], viewed 3 Jul 2011: QOBRegn Mar 1917, Registration District Lambeth.
  17. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 866 [Robert J. Emerson], viewed 3 Jul 2011: QOBRegn Dec 1919, Registration District Lambeth.
  18. Census of England and Wales, 1921, County of London, Surrey, Parish of Lambeth, Registration District Lambeth, Registration Sub District Brixton, Enumeration District 6, Dwelling at 27 Foxley Road, Family of Bertram C. Emerson; The National Archives Reference RG15 PN02096 SN359 RD25 RS4 ED6, details accessed 15 May 2023 at FindMyPast URL www.findmypast.com.au. Source hereafter called Census UK 1921, Bertram C. Emerson. Digital and paper copies in Researcher's family history papers, ID0981. Date, Address, Memo.
  19. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 581 [Doreen M. Emerson], viewed 4 Jul 2011: QOB Dec 1924, Registration District Lambeth.
  20. Chalmers (nee Redding), Eileen M, Oral; hereafter called Chalmers EM, Oral: Apr 1993: Address, Memo.
  21. FreeBMD UK. Marriage Registration Vol. 3a, Page 1239 [Bertram T. Emerson + Florence M. Thomas], viewed 2 Jul 2011: QOMR Dec 1928, Registration District Edmonton.
  22. 1939 Register, BC Emerson: Date, Occupation.
  23. 1939 Register, BC Emerson: Date, Adddress, Memos.
  24. Curtis DH, Letter. Jun 1992: Marriage, Memo.
  25. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Oral, hereafter called Curtis DH, Oral. Apr 1993: Marriage, Memo.
  26. Curtis DH, Letter. Aug 1998 (oral or letter?) -- death notice referred to or provided?: DOD, POD, age 68.

Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson1,2,3,4

M, ID983, (c Nov 1906-c Aug 1964)
Last Edited16 May 2023
Relationship1st cousin of Penny Graham (nee Emerson-Elliott)
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
FatherBertram Charles (Bert) Emerson b. 14 Nov 1883, d. c Aug 1966
MotherEdith Emily Smith b. 24 Jan 1887, d. 29 Sep 1955
Birthc Nov 1906Lambeth, London, ENGLAND; >
Eldest son.
Older than his uncle Leonard EMERSON [actually ca 18 months younger].5,6,7 
(Son) Census2 Apr 1911(Head of Household) Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson, (Wife) Edith Emily Emerson; 40 Heyford Street, Kennington, London, ENGLAND; >
Top flat of 3 rooms.
Headings: Name and Surname; Relationship to Head of Family; Sex and Age; Marriage Status; For Married Woman this marriage:years married, children born/living/died; Personal Occupation; Industry or Service; Employer, Worker or Own Account; Whether working at Home; Birth place; Nationality if born in Foreign Country.
= Bertram EMERSON; Head; Male, 27; Married; Electrical Wireman, Electrical Industry, Worker, ---; Vauxhall, Lambeth; ---.
= Edith EMERSON; Wife; Female, 24; Married 5 years; 1 child (1 living, 0 dead); Tailoress, Military Tailoring, Worker, ---; Dalston; ---.
= Bertram EMERSON; Son; Male, 4; ---; ---, ---, ---, ---; Vauxhall, Lambeth; ---.8
Educationearly 1910sWent to school with his nephew Leonard EMERSON.9 
AddressOldfrom 192026 Foxley Road, Brixton, London, ENGLAND; >
Parents lived here with 7 children [EMR 4/93]. Date1 GFSPO. 
Employmentat Jun 1921General Post Offfice (GPO), London, ENGLAND; >
Telegraph Messenger.10 
(Son) Census19 Jun 1921Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson, Edith Emily Emerson; 27 Foxley Road, Brixton, London, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Dwelling of 5 rooms.
Headings: Name and Surname; Relationship to Head of Household; Sex & Age in Yrs.Mths; Marital Status; Birthplace and Nationality (if not born in UK); Personal Occupation; Employment; Place of Work.
= Bertram Charles EMERSON; Head; Male, 36.6; Married; Lambeth, London; Electrician; GPO, London; GPO, London.
= Edith Emily EMERSON; Wife; Female, 33.2; Married; Walthamstow, London; Household Duties; Home; Home.
= Bertram Thomas EMERSON; Son; Male, 14.3; Single; Lambeth, London; Telegraph Messenger; GPO, London; GPO, London.
= Laurance Charles EMERSON; Son; Male, 9.3; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.
= Edith Francis EMERSON; Daughter; Female, 7.3; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.
= Ronald Ernest EMERSON; Son; Male, 4.3; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.
= Robert John EMERSON; Son; Male, 1.7; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.11
(Resident) AddressOldfrom say 1925Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson, Edith Emily Smith; 26 Foxley Road, Brixton, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 7 children.12 
Marriagec Nov 1928Florence M. (Florrie) Thomas; District of Edmonton, Parish of Wood Green, Middlesex, ENGLAND13,14 
Birth of daughterc May 1929Betty H. Emerson; Lambeth, London, ENGLAND15 
Militaryfr 1939 - 1945>
Joined RAF when WW2 started.16 
AddressOldfrom ca 1940Florence M. (Florrie) Thomas; Shropshire, ENGLAND; >
With spouse, but husband serving in RAF during WW2.17 
AddressOldfrom 1945Florence M. (Florrie) Thomas; Surrey, ENGLAND; >
With spouse. After WW2 demobilisation, BE designed and built bungalow here, and another next door for one of his sons.17 
Employmentsay late 1940sPost Office, ENGLAND18 
AddressOldfr 1948 - 1948Florence M. (Florrie) Thomas; Wiltshire, ENGLAND; >
With spouse, but BE died on the day of their arrival.
Date1=Date2=BE's DOD=GFSPO.17 
Deathc Aug 1964Wiltshire, ENGLAND; >
Died (in his early 40s) from heart attack on the day of their arrival in Wiltshire [actually died in 1964 in his late 50s].16,19 

Family

Florence M. (Florrie) Thomas
Child 1.Betty H. Emerson b. c May 1929, d. c May 1929

Citations

  1. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Letter; hereafter called Curtis DH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jun 1992: First given name, Surname.
  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. Marriage Registration Vol. 3a, Page 1239 [Bertram T. Emerson + Florence M. Thomas], viewed 2 Jul 2011: Second initial.
  3. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 329 [Bertram Thomas Emerson], viewed 3 Jul 2011: Given names, Surname.
  4. Chalmers (nee Redding), Eileen M, Letter, hereafter called Chalmers EM, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jan 1993: Nockname.
  5. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 329 [Bertram Thomas Emerson], viewed 3 Jul 2011: QOBRegn Dec 1906, Registration District Lambeth.
  6. Chalmers EM, Letter. Jan 1993: Memo1.
  7. Curtis DH, Letter. Jun 1992: Memo2.
  8. Census of England and Wales, 1911, County of London, Registration District Lambeth, Registration Sub District Kennington, Enumeration District 30 (name not stated), Dwelling at 40 Heyford Street, Family of Bertram Emerson; The National Archives Reference RG14 PN2004 RG78 PN70 RD25 SD2 ED30 SN580, details obtained on 4 Nov 2009 from FindMyPast at www.findmypast.com. Source hereafter called Census UK 1911, Bertram Emerson. Digital image in Researcher's computer records and paper copy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0981. Date, Memo.
  9. Chalmers EM, Letter. Jan 1993: Memo.
  10. Census of England and Wales, 1921, County of London, Surrey, Parish of Lambeth, Registration District Lambeth, Registration Sub District Brixton, Enumeration District 6, Dwelling at 27 Foxley Road, Family of Bertram C. Emerson; The National Archives Reference RG15 PN02096 SN359 RD25 RS4 ED6, details accessed 15 May 2023 at FindMyPast URL www.findmypast.com.au. Source hereafter called Census UK 1921, Bertram C. Emerson. Digital and paper copies in Researcher's family history papers, ID0981. Date, Son's Employer, Memo.
  11. Census UK 1921, Bertram C. Emerson: ID0981. Date, Address, Memo.
  12. Chalmers (nee Redding), Eileen M, Oral; hereafter called Chalmers EM, Oral: Apr 1993: Address, Memo.
  13. Curtis DH, Letter. Jun 1992: Married.
  14. FreeBMD UK. Marriage Registration Vol. 3a, Page 1239 [Bertram T. Emerson + Florence M. Thomas], viewed 2 Jul 2011: QOMR Dec 1928, Registration District Edmonton.
  15. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 520 [Betty H. Emerson], viewed 2 Jul 2011: QOBRegn Jun 1929, Registration District Lambeth.
  16. Chalmers EM, Letter. Oct 1993: Memo.
  17. Chalmers EM, Letter. Oct 1993: Address, Memo.
  18. Chalmers EM, Letter. Oct 1993: Employer.
  19. FreeBMD UK. Death Registration Vol. 7C, Page 452 [Bertram T EMERSON], accessed 16 May 2023: QODRegn Sep 1964, Age 57, Registration District Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Florence M. (Florrie) Thomas1,2,3

F, ID984
Last Edited16 May 2023
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
Marriagec Nov 1928Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson; District of Edmonton, Parish of Wood Green, Middlesex, ENGLAND4,5 
Married NameQ/E Dec 1928Emerson 
Birth of daughterc May 1929Betty H. Emerson; Lambeth, London, ENGLAND6 
AddressOldfrom ca 1940Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson; Shropshire, ENGLAND; >
With spouse, but husband serving in RAF during WW2.7 
AddressOldfrom 1945Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson; Surrey, ENGLAND; >
With spouse. After WW2 demobilisation, BE designed and built bungalow here, and another next door for one of his sons.7 
AddressOldfr 1948 - 1948Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson; Wiltshire, ENGLAND; >
With spouse, but BE died on the day of their arrival.
Date1=Date2=BE's DOD=GFSPO.7 
Addressfrom say 1948Wiltshire, ENGLAND; >
Stayed here for an unknown period after husband's death.7 
AddressOldfrom 1955ENGLAND; >
* Lived with brother, son AE arrived after [EMR 10/93L]. Date1 GFSPO. 

Family

Bertram Thomas (Bertie) Emerson b. c Nov 1906, d. c Aug 1964
Child 1.Betty H. Emerson b. c May 1929, d. c May 1929

Citations

  1. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Letter; hereafter called Curtis DH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jun 1992: First given name.
  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. Marriage Registration Vol. 3a, Page 1239 [Bertram T. Emerson + Florence M. Thomas], viewed 2 Jul 2011: Given name, Initial, Surname.
  3. Chalmers (nee Redding), Eileen M, Letter, hereafter called Chalmers EM, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Oct 1993: Nickname.
  4. Curtis DH, Letter. Jun 1992: Married.
  5. FreeBMD UK. Marriage Registration Vol. 3a, Page 1239 [Bertram T. Emerson + Florence M. Thomas], viewed 2 Jul 2011: QOMR Dec 1928, Registration District Edmonton.
  6. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 520 [Betty H. Emerson], viewed 2 Jul 2011: QOBRegn Jun 1929, Registration District Lambeth.
  7. Chalmers EM, Letter. Oct 1993: Address, Memo.

James Jackson (Jim) Maycock1,2,3,4

M, ID987, (15 Nov 1912-c Nov 1978)
Last Edited16 May 2023
Birth15 Nov 1912Greenwich, London, ENGLAND; >
Mother's maiden surname ROBINSON.5,6 
Deathc Nov 1978Plymouth, Devon, ENGLAND7,8 

Citations

  1. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Letter; hereafter called Curtis DH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jun 1992: Surname.
  2. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Oral, hereafter called Curtis DH, Oral. Apr 1993: Nickname.
  3. 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. Marriage Registration Vol. 2a, Page 1562 [James J MAYCOCK + Edith F EMERSON], accessed 16 May 2023: Groom's Given name, Initial, Surname.
  4. FreeBMD UK. Death Registration Vol. 21, Page 1779 [James Jackson MAYCOCK], accessed 16 May 2023: Given names, Surname.
  5. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 1796 [James J MAYCOCK], accessed 16 May 2023: QOBRegn Dec 1912, Registration District Greenwich, London.
  6. FreeBMD UK. Death Registration Vol. 21, Page 1779 [James Jackson MAYCOCK], accessed 16 May 2023: DOB.
  7. Curtis DH, Oral. Apr 1993: Deceased.
  8. FreeBMD UK. Death Registration Vol. 21, Page 1779 [James Jackson MAYCOCK], accessed 16 May 2023: QODRegn Dec 1978, DOB 15 Nov 1912, Registration District Plymouth, Devon.

Laurence Charles (Laurie) Emerson1,2,3,4

M, ID989, (4 Mar 1912-)
Last Edited11 Jul 2023
Relationship1st cousin of Penny Graham (nee Emerson-Elliott)
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
FatherBertram Charles (Bert) Emerson b. 14 Nov 1883, d. c Aug 1966
MotherEdith Emily Smith b. 24 Jan 1887, d. 29 Sep 1955
Birth4 Mar 1912District of Lambeth, London, ENGLAND5,6,7 
(Son) Census19 Jun 1921Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson, Edith Emily Emerson; 27 Foxley Road, Brixton, London, Surrey, ENGLAND; >
Dwelling of 5 rooms.
Headings: Name and Surname; Relationship to Head of Household; Sex & Age in Yrs.Mths; Marital Status; Birthplace and Nationality (if not born in UK); Personal Occupation; Employment; Place of Work.
= Bertram Charles EMERSON; Head; Male, 36.6; Married; Lambeth, London; Electrician; GPO, London; GPO, London.
= Edith Emily EMERSON; Wife; Female, 33.2; Married; Walthamstow, London; Household Duties; Home; Home.
= Bertram Thomas EMERSON; Son; Male, 14.3; Single; Lambeth, London; Telegraph Messenger; GPO, London; GPO, London.
= Laurance Charles EMERSON; Son; Male, 9.3; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.
= Edith Francis EMERSON; Daughter; Female, 7.3; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.
= Ronald Ernest EMERSON; Son; Male, 4.3; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.
= Robert John EMERSON; Son; Male, 1.7; Single; Lambeth, London; School; ---; ---.8
(Resident) AddressOldfrom say 1925Bertram Charles (Bert) Emerson, Edith Emily Smith; 26 Foxley Road, Brixton, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 7 children.9 
Employmentat Sep 1939GPO; Sorting Clerk10 

Citations

  1. 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 590 [Laurence C. Emerson], viewed 3 Jul 2011: First given name, Second initial, Surname.
  2. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Letter; hereafter called Curtis DH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jun 1992: First given name, Nickname.
  3. Chalmers (nee Redding), Eileen M, Letter, hereafter called Chalmers EM, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Oct 1993: Nickname.
  4. Census of England and Wales, 1921, County of London, Surrey, Parish of Lambeth, Registration District Lambeth, Registration Sub District Brixton, Enumeration District 6, Dwelling at 27 Foxley Road, Family of Bertram C. Emerson; The National Archives Reference RG15 PN02096 SN359 RD25 RS4 ED6, details accessed 15 May 2023 at FindMyPast URL www.findmypast.com.au. Source hereafter called Census UK 1921, Bertram C. Emerson. Digital and paper copies in Researcher's family history papers, ID0981. Son's second Given name.
  5. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 590 [Laurence C. Emerson], viewed 3 Jul 2011: QOBRegn Jun 1912, Registration District Lambeth.
  6. 1939 Register of England & Wales UK civilian population, Household of Laurence C Emerson of Silverleigh, The Mount, Coulsdon, Carshalton, County of Surrey; The National Archives Reference RG101/1327D, Letter Code CMHV; details obtained on 18 Dec 2018 from FindMyPast web site at www.findmypast.com.au; hereafter called 1939 Register, LC Emerson; digital transcript/image and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records, ID0989: DOB.
  7. Chalmers EM, Letter. Oct 1993: Age 82.
  8. Census UK 1921, Bertram C. Emerson: ID0981. Date, Address, Memo.
  9. Chalmers (nee Redding), Eileen M, Oral; hereafter called Chalmers EM, Oral: Apr 1993: Address, Memo.
  10. 1939 Register, LC Emerson: Date, Employer, Memo.