William Henry (Bill) Dove1

M, ID1115, (25 Mar 1920-6 Oct 1998)
Last Edited10 Aug 2017
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
FatherPerry Silas Dove2
MotherLydia Clarke3
Birth25 Mar 192019 Wallace Street, Gotham, Nottinghamshire, ENGLAND4,5 
Employmentc 1934British Gypsum, Gotham, Nottinghamshire, ENGLAND; >
Gypsum miner, probably from age 14. Followed in his father's footsteps.6 
Militaryfr 1938 - 1945>
Joined Army in peace time, POW on Crete for about 3 years in WW2.7,8 
Occupationat Aug 1946Machine Inspector9 
Marriage31 Aug 1946Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Callon; Church of St Lawrence (C of E), Gotham, Nottinghamshire, ENGLAND; Marriage Certificate details:
+ Marriage Solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of Gotham in the County of Notts.
+ Married: 31 Aug 1946.
+ Name and Surname: William Henry Dove & Gwendoline Frances Callon.
+ Age: 26 & 24.
+ Condition: Bachelor & Spinster.
+ Rank or Profession: Machine Inspector & ---.
+ Residence at time of Marriage: Gotham & Gotham.
+ Father's Name and Surname: Perry Silas Dove & William Herbert Callon.
+ Rank or Profession of Father: Gypsum Worker & Deceased.
+ Married according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England after banns by me, Bernard Parker Hall of Gotham, in the Presence of Arthur George Callon & George Holmes.10,11,12 
Father of Groom: Perry Silas Dove
Father of Bride: William Herbert (Bill or Will) Callon
Witness & Uncle of B: Arthur George Callon
AddressOldfr Sep 1946 - 30 Apr 1948Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Dove; 5 Wallace Street, Gotham, Nottinghamshire, ENGLAND; >
With spouse, rented part of a house.13 
Birth of daughter1 May 1948Sheila Dove; Highbury Vale Hospital, Baseford, Nottinghamshire, ENGLAND14,15 
AddressOldfr 2 May 1948 - Dec 1948Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Dove; 5 Wallace Street, Gotham, Nottinghamshire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 1 child, rented part of a house.13 
Resident: Sheila Dove
AddressOldfr Dec 1948 - 18 Feb 1951Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Dove; 9 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 1 child.16 
Resident: Sheila Dove
Military1950>
Still in Reserves following earlier military service, called up while wife Gwen was expecting Wendy. Served in Korean War.17,18 
AddressOldfr 18 Feb 1951 - 17 Sep 1953Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Dove; 9 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 2 children.19 
Resident: Sheila Dove
AddressOldfr 17 Sep 1953 - 18 Nov 1960Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Dove; 9 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 3 children.19 
Resident: Sheila Dove
AddressOldfrom 18 Nov 1960 to say 1968Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Dove; 9 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 4 children, until they started leaving home in say 1968.20 
Resident: Sheila Dove
Retirement1986Retired as gypsum miner21 
Death6 Oct 19983,22 Widow: Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Callon
BurialBaptist Church, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND6,23 

Family

 Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Callon b. 17 Aug 1922, d. 21 Apr 2007
Child 1.Sheila Dove+ b. 1 May 1948, d. 21 Apr 2009

Citations

  1. Dove (nee Callon), Gwendoline F, Oral, hereafter called Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: Given names and nick name.
  2. Pedigree Chart for Callon (now Dove), Gwendoline F, prepared by WL Dove, 18 Jun 1995, Sighted Mar 2003: Details as added in GFD's handwriting, Researcher's family history papers.
  3. Pedigree Chart, Callon GF. Sighted Mar 2003.
  4. Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: DOB.
  5. Pedigree Chart, Callon GF. Sighted Mar 2003: DOB, POB.
  6. Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003.
  7. Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: Memo, POW in Austria?
  8. Dove, William L, Oral, hereafter called Dove WL, Oral. 7 Jun 2016: Memo, including prisoner on Crete.
  9. Marriage Certificate: Dove, William H. & Callon, Gwendoline F., Registration No. 1946/32, true copy of entry in the Register Book of Marriages issued 31 Aug 1946 by Rector of Parish Church, Gotham, Notts; hereafter called Marriage Certificate DoWH+CaGF; photocopy provided by Gwen Dove in 2006, image in Researcher's computer records and photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID1115. Occupation at DOM.
  10. Pedigree Chart, Callon GF. Sighted Mar 2003: DOM and POM 'Gotham Church.'
  11. Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: POM.
  12. Marriage Certificate DoWH+CaGF. DOM, POM Parish Church of Gotham, Memos, Witnesses.
  13. Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: Address and dates.
  14. Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: DOB and POB.
  15. Pedigree Chart, Callon GF. Sighted Mar 2003: DOB and POB.
  16. Dove GF, Oral. May 1993: Date1.
  17. Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: Memo.
  18. Dove WL, Oral. 7 Jun 2016: Served in Korea.
  19. Dove GF, Oral. May 1993:.
  20. Dove GF, Oral. May 1993: Date1, Address, Memo.
  21. Dove GF, Oral. May 1993: Retired 7 years ago.
  22. Unknown title, unknown publish date. WF Callon: DOD.
  23. Unknown short title. WH Dove.

Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Callon1,2

F, ID1116, (17 Aug 1922-21 Apr 2007)
Last Edited14 May 2019
Relationship1st cousin of Penny Graham (nee Emerson-Elliott)
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
FatherWilliam Herbert (Bill or Will) Callon b. 20 Mar 1896, d. 23 Oct 1942
MotherGrace Emerson b. 16 Jul 1896, d. 1982
Birth17 Aug 1922Lambeth, London, ENGLAND3,4,5 
Occupationat 29 Sep 1939Domestic Servant6 
(Resident) 1939 Register29 Sep 1939William Herbert (Bill or Will) Callon, Grace Emerson; 9 Sheffield House, Camberwell, London, ENGLAND; >
Headings: Name, Sex, DOB, Marital status, Personal occupation, Added Notations.
= William H Callon, M, 20 Mar 1896, Married, Motor Driver, ---.
= Grace Callon, F, 16 Jul 1896, Married, Unpaid Domestic Duties, ---.
= Gwendoline Callon (Dove), F, 17 Aug 1922, Single, Domestic Servant, 10.9.46 ROB.
= William J Callon, M, 9 Sep 1924, Single, Not Previously Employed, Member of Training Ship "Arethusia".
= Closed entry [presumably Lily or Joan, as Ron, Len and Dennis had been evacuated to the country].7
Marriage31 Aug 1946William Henry (Bill) Dove; Church of St Lawrence (C of E), Gotham, Nottinghamshire, ENGLAND; Marriage Certificate details:
+ Marriage Solemnized at The Parish Church in the Parish of Gotham in the County of Notts.
+ Married: 31 Aug 1946.
+ Name and Surname: William Henry Dove & Gwendoline Frances Callon.
+ Age: 26 & 24.
+ Condition: Bachelor & Spinster.
+ Rank or Profession: Machine Inspector & ---.
+ Residence at time of Marriage: Gotham & Gotham.
+ Father's Name and Surname: Perry Silas Dove & William Herbert Callon.
+ Rank or Profession of Father: Gypsum Worker & Deceased.
+ Married according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England after banns by me, Bernard Parker Hall of Gotham, in the Presence of Arthur George Callon & George Holmes.8,9,10 
Father of Groom: Perry Silas Dove
Father of Bride: William Herbert (Bill or Will) Callon
Witness & Uncle of B: Arthur George Callon
Married Name31 Aug 1946Dove11 
AddressOldfr Sep 1946 - 30 Apr 1948William Henry (Bill) Dove; 5 Wallace Street, Gotham, Nottinghamshire, ENGLAND; >
With spouse, rented part of a house.12 
Birth of daughter1 May 1948Sheila Dove; Highbury Vale Hospital, Baseford, Nottinghamshire, ENGLAND13,14 
AddressOldfr 2 May 1948 - Dec 1948William Henry (Bill) Dove; 5 Wallace Street, Gotham, Nottinghamshire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 1 child, rented part of a house.12 
Resident: Sheila Dove
AddressOldfr Dec 1948 - 18 Feb 1951William Henry (Bill) Dove; 9 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 1 child.15 
Resident: Sheila Dove
AddressOldfr 18 Feb 1951 - 17 Sep 1953William Henry (Bill) Dove; 9 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 2 children.16 
Resident: Sheila Dove
AddressOldfr 17 Sep 1953 - 18 Nov 1960William Henry (Bill) Dove; 9 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 3 children.16 
Resident: Sheila Dove
AddressOldfrom 18 Nov 1960 to say 1968William Henry (Bill) Dove; 9 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 4 children, until they started leaving home in say 1968.17 
Resident: Sheila Dove
(Widow) Death6 Oct 1998William Henry (Bill) Dove4,18 
Addressfr 6 Oct 19989 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Alone after husband's death.15 
Illness2004 or 2005Heart murmur, ENGLAND; >
"I have a heart murmur. They said it was a leaky valve and to slow down and get used to it, as heart operations at my age aren't recommended."19 
Illness2004 or 2005Cataract removed from left eye, ENGLAND; >
"It's just as if I've had the windows cleaned!! Everything is so bright and claer that I've had to get new spectacles to bring the other eye up to the same level."19 
Death21 Apr 20079 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Died in her sleep on Friday night, 20 Apr 2007.
Died in her sleep on Saturday night, 21 April 2007. It was her wish to remain at home and die in her own bed.20,21 
Funeralca late Apr 2007Baptist Church, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Church, where Gwen had been a regular member of the congregation, was full for the funeral service.22 

Family

 William Henry (Bill) Dove b. 25 Mar 1920, d. 6 Oct 1998
Child 1.Sheila Dove+ b. 1 May 1948, d. 21 Apr 2009

Citations

  1. Dove (nee Callon), Gwendoline F, Oral, hereafter called Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: Both first names.
  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 443 [Gwendoline F Callon], viewed 24 Aug 2009 & 27 Aug 2013, paper copy at ID1025 in Researcher's Family History papers: First given name, Second initial, Surname.
  3. Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: DOB and POB (assumed).
  4. Pedigree Chart for Callon (now Dove), Gwendoline F, prepared by WL Dove, 18 Jun 1995, Sighted Mar 2003, Researcher's family history papers.
  5. FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 1d, Page 443 [Gwendoline F Callon], viewed 24 Aug 2009 & 27 Aug 2013, paper copy at ID1025 in Researcher's Family History papers: QOBR Sep 1922, Registration District Lambeth.
  6. 1939 Register of England & Wales UK civilian population, Household of William H Callon of 9 Sheffield House, Camberwell, County of London; The National Archives Reference RG101/0098E/008/9, Letter Code AEVM; details obtained on 13 May 2019 from FindMyPast web site at www.findmypast.com.au; hereafter called 1939 Register, WH Callon; copies in Researcher's Family History records, ID1025: Date, Occupation.
  7. 1939 Register, WH Callon: Date, Address, Memos.
  8. Pedigree Chart, Callon GF. Sighted Mar 2003: DOM and POM 'Gotham Church.'
  9. Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: POM.
  10. Marriage Certificate: Dove, William H. & Callon, Gwendoline F., Registration No. 1946/32, true copy of entry in the Register Book of Marriages issued 31 Aug 1946 by Rector of Parish Church, Gotham, Notts; hereafter called Marriage Certificate DoWH+CaGF; photocopy provided by Gwen Dove in 2006, image in Researcher's computer records and photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID1115. DOM, POM Parish Church of Gotham, Memos, Witnesses.
  11. Pedigree Chart, Callon GF. Sighted Mar 2003: DOM.
  12. Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: Address and dates.
  13. Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: DOB and POB.
  14. Pedigree Chart, Callon GF. Sighted Mar 2003: DOB and POB.
  15. Dove GF, Oral. May 1993: Date1.
  16. Dove GF, Oral. May 1993:.
  17. Dove GF, Oral. May 1993: Date1, Address, Memo.
  18. Unknown title, unknown publish date. WF Callon: DOD.
  19. Dove (nee Callon), Gwendoline F, Letter, hereafter called Dove GF, Letter; original in Researcher's Family History records. May 2005.
  20. Rich (nee Emerson/England), Patricia D [0948], Email, hereafter called Rich PD, Email. 23 Apr 2007: DOD 20 Apr 2007, POD, Memo1.
  21. Callon, Leonard VE, Email, hereafter called Callon L, Email; copy in Researcher's personal correspondence, 24 Apr 2007: DOD, POD, Memo2.
  22. Callon L, Email, 9 May 2007: POFuneral, Memo.

Sheila Dove1

F, ID1120, (1 May 1948-21 Apr 2009)
Last Edited10 Aug 2017
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Penny Graham (nee Emerson-Elliott)
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
FatherWilliam Henry (Bill) Dove b. 25 Mar 1920, d. 6 Oct 1998
MotherGwendoline Frances (Gwen) Callon b. 17 Aug 1922, d. 21 Apr 2007
Birth1 May 1948Highbury Vale Hospital, Baseford, Nottinghamshire, ENGLAND2,3 
(Resident) AddressOldfr 2 May 1948 - Dec 1948William Henry (Bill) Dove, Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Dove; 5 Wallace Street, Gotham, Nottinghamshire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 1 child, rented part of a house.4 
(Resident) AddressOldfr Dec 1948 - 18 Feb 1951William Henry (Bill) Dove, Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Dove; 9 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 1 child.5 
(Resident) AddressOldfr 18 Feb 1951 - 17 Sep 1953William Henry (Bill) Dove, Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Dove; 9 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 2 children.6 
(Resident) AddressOldfr 17 Sep 1953 - 18 Nov 1960William Henry (Bill) Dove, Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Dove; 9 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 3 children.6 
Married NameShelton 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom 18 Nov 1960 to say 1968William Henry (Bill) Dove, Gwendoline Frances (Gwen) Dove; 9 Elm Avenue, East Leake, Leicestershire, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 4 children, until they started leaving home in say 1968.7 
Death21 Apr 20098 

Citations

  1. Dove (nee Callon), Gwendoline F, Oral, hereafter called Dove GF, Oral. May 1993: Given name, surname.
  2. Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: DOB and POB.
  3. Pedigree Chart for Callon (now Dove), Gwendoline F, prepared by WL Dove, 18 Jun 1995, Sighted Mar 2003: DOB and POB., Researcher's family history papers.
  4. Dove GF, Oral. Mar 2003: Address and dates.
  5. Dove GF, Oral. May 1993: Date1.
  6. Dove GF, Oral. May 1993:.
  7. Dove GF, Oral. May 1993: Date1, Address, Memo.
  8. Byrne (nee Dove), Wendy T, Oral, hereafter called Byrne WT, Oral. 7 Jun 2016: DOD.