Mary Ann Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1851 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Volume 11/Page247)
Baptised: Siddington Parish 15th July 1851
Father’s Name: Thomas Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Ann Fletcher (Nee Deighton)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Siddington
In the 1871 census Mary Ann is recorded as aged 19 and working as a Servant in an address in New Road Cirencester where the head of the household is 42 year old Susannah Williams originally from Wales. Also at the address is a 59 year old Boarder Harriett C Millard
Mary Ann married on the 29th October 1871 in Cirencester Parish Church to Charles Hicks, a Labourer, of Watermoor (Mary Ann’s Occupation is given as ‘Servant’ on the Parish Banns)
The 1881 census tells us that Mary and Charles have set up home at 17 Stepstairs Lane and they have two sons:- Henry Charles aged 9 and Walter George age 1. Charles is aged 33 at the time of the census and is a Labourer at the Gas Works; Mary is 31 years old.
By 1891 the Hicks family has grown. The census of that year shows they are living at 32 Dyer Street and that Charles now age 42 is still working at the Gas Works as a Labourer. Mary is aged 40 and there are five children living at home:- Henry is now 18 and an Agricultural Labourer; Walter G is 10 and at school as are Edith R age 7 and Ernest W age 5. The baby of the family is Albert E age 3.
In 1901 we find that Charles and Mary have moved to 5 Cerney Wick with Charles now a General Labourer shown as aged 57. Mary is shown as aged 48 but is either 49 or 50 depending on the timing of the census. Albert E is aged 14 and is a Plough Boy. During the preceding decade Charles and Mary had two more children Francis W J is shown as aged 10 and a scholar and Lily F who is aged 6 at the time of the census. There is no mention of Ernest W in this entry.
The 1911 census tells us that Charles and Mary have moved again, this time to Latton where Charles now aged 68 is a Bricklayers Labourer. Mary is shown as aged 59 and there are still two members of the family living at home: – Albert Edward aged 23 and Francis Wilfred is shown as aged 15 both boys are shown as being employed as “Cowman on Farm”. An interesting fact on this census tells us Charles and Mary have had seven children but only six living.
The 1921 census tells us that Charles and Mary are living in Poulton Fairford. Charles is 78 and retired. Mary is 70 and is recorded as undertaking “home duties”.
Charles Hicks died in Cirencester in the 4th Quarter of 1923 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 461)
Mary Ann died in Poulton aged 78 in 1931. The parish records for Poulton show she was buried on the 24th February 1931.
Henry Fletcher 1851
Born: 1851 (Birth not registered at GRO)
[Given that Henry was born before his parents married the records for Henry Hulbert were checked. There is no birth certificate in that name either]
Baptised: 22nd May 1853 (Same day as John Fletcher)
Father: Robert Fletcher
Mother: Margaret Fletcher (Nee Hulbert)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: William Ellis; Thomas Hulbert; Eliza Hulbert
The 1861 Census shows Henry aged 10 living with his Father and Mother and Brothers John aged 8 and George aged 2 in Cricklade Street
The 1871 Census shows Henry aged 20 still living with his Father and Mother at 35 Cricklade Street. Also at that address were his siblings George aged 12, Joseph aged 9 (a Plough Boy) and Mary aged 6.
Later that year in June 1871 Henry enlisted in Cirencester with the 2nd Battalion of the 6th Regiment of Foot (which later became the Royal Warwickshire Regiment). He was 19 years and six months old when he enlisted and he signed up for a 12 year engagement (5 years in the Colours and 7 years in the Army Reserve)
His brother John also enlisted with the “6th Regiment” and they spent much of their service together.
Almost immediately after enlisting and after initial training Henry joined the HQ of the 2nd Battalion of the 6th Foot at Buttervant in Ireland and in 1872 moved with the Battalion to The Curragh.
The records that are available indicate Henry was a Cook and that he had two increases in pay for long service and good conduct.
The battalion moves from The Curragh to Newry and later from Newry to Belfast and in 1873 Henry went on detachment with a small group of comrades to Carrickfergus.
Following their time in Ireland Henry moves with the Battalion to Guernsey and Jersey in the Channel Islands for a year before returning to England arriving at Portsmouth and marching to Aldershot in 1875.
We know from the birth records of Henry’s eldest daughter Mary Anne that in 1875 Henry was based in the Aldershot Garrison where he stayed until 1876 when the Battalion moved to Dover and this is where Henry completed his six years of Regular service and moves to the Reserve register for six years until June 1883.
The 1881 Census shows Henry living at 57 Cricklade Street aged 30 and he is married to Tereza (nee Long) aged 28 who hails originally from Aughala in County Antrim. They have three children…Mary Ann (e) (born in Aldershot) aged 5; Henry aged 3 and Susan aged 1 year old. Henry’s occupation is given as Labourer.
The 1889 Electoral Roll lists Henry Fletcher as living at 16 Lewis Lane and he is eligible to vote in both County and General Elections.
The 1891 Census shows Henry and Theresa living at 16 Lewis Lane and he is employed as a Labourer at the Coal Wharf. The record shows five children living with them… Henry now aged 13; Susan aged 11; Ernest aged 7; Theresa aged 6 and Alice aged 2 years old.
Henry and Theresa had one further Daughter Edith who was born in 1892 the same year as Henry died.
Henry died aged 42 at 16 Lewis Lane on 3rd December 1892 as a result of a Chronic Gastric Ulcer and Homelessness. At the time of his death Henry’s Occupation on the Death Certificate is given as Coal Merchant’s Foreman. His burial is recorded in the Parish Records as 7th December 1892.
Theresa later married widower Charles Smith, Stonemason, in 1895 and in the 1901 Census the now extended family were living at 16 Lewis Lane
Theresa Smith died in Cirencester in Quarter 2 1930 aged 75 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 406). Theresa’s Burial is shown as being on the 26th April 1930.
[No record found of Henry’s marriage to Tereza/Theresa in Ireland.)
Raymond Fletcher
Born: 1851 (No GRO Ref available)
Baptised: 18th November 1851 (as Raymond Hulbert)
Father’s Name: Not given at baptism but we know from other records this was Raymond Fletcher (B: 1826)
Mother’s Name: Charlotte Hulbert
Occupation: Not given
Residence: Cricklade Street
Raymond is aged 10 in the 1861 census and living in Cricklade Street with his parents Raymond and Charlotte plus his older brother William (12) and younger siblings Frederick (7) and Martha (4)
By 1871 this Fletcher family were still in Cricklade Street and not too much had changed. William had now left home and had his own family; Raymond was 19 and was working as a Labourer; whilst Frederick now 17 is not recorded as having an occupation and Martha (14) is recorded as a scholar.
In the 1881 census Raymond is now referred to as Ray and is a 28 year old General Labourer. He is still living with his parents Ray and Charlotte at 40 Cricklade Street along with his sister Martha now 24 and a Rag Sorter and his niece Maud aged 3.
According to the parish Marriage Banns Raymond now aged 31 was living at 40 Cricklade Street on the 31st May 1887 when he married Hannah Clarke, who was living at 4 Stepstairs Lane, in Cirencester Parish Church
The 1891 census records Raymond as a General Labourer living with Hannah at 11 Stepstairs Lane and they have two children; Charlotte aged 2 and Raymond just one month old at the time of the census. The census record indicated that Hannah was originally from Eastington Nr Stroud.
In the 1901 census Raymond and Hannah are living at Number 2 School Lane which is next door to his older brother William. Four children are still at home: – Charlotte (12); Raymond F (10); Georgina (5) and Leah (3)
By the time we reach the 1911 census Raymond now 60 and Hannah now 50 were living at 7 Midland Road. Raymond is a General Labourer for the Council and whilst no occupation is recorded for Hannah. Raymond F has left home and joined the Army, and Charlotte is a Laundry Maid at Cirencester Laundry. Georgina now 16 is noted as a Domestic Servant and Leah is now recorded as Lily aged 13 and at school.
The 1921 census shows that Ray and Hannah are both still living at 7 Midland Road. Ray is aged 71 and a General Labourer for Cirencester Urban District Council. Hannah is aged 61 and engaged in “Housework”. Also living at home was their daughter Leah Maud aged 23 who was also engaged in “Housework”, and their Granddaughter Elizabeth Ella Smith aged 5 who was born in Avonmouth Bristol.
Raymond died aged 76 in the 2nd Quarter of 1926 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/6a/Page 424). Parish records give the date of Raymond’s burial as 19th June 1926 and his grave number in Cirencester Cemetery as M81
Hannah died in Cirencester aged 67 and her burial was entered in the Parish Records only a few days later on the 28th June 1926 and she was buried in the same plot as her husband of almost 40 years. (The GRO Ref for Hannah’s death is the 2nd Quarter of 1926 – Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 425)
Thomas Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1851 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 11 /Page 256)
Mother’s Maiden Name: Fletcher
William Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1852 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a /Page 292)
Mother’s Maiden Name: Dean
George Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1852(GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 307)
Mother’s Maiden Name: Gorton
James Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1852 (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Volume 6a/ Page 305)
Mother’s Maiden Name: Lane
John Fletcher
Born: 16th December 1852
Baptised: 22nd May 1853 (Same day as Henry Fletcher)
Father: Robert Fletcher
Mother: Margaret Fletcher (Nee Hulbert)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: William Ellis; Thomas Hulbert; Eliza Hulbert
Copy of Birth Certificate from GRO confirms above – Birth Registered 27th December 1852 by his mother Margaret Fletcher
The 1861 census shows John living at 40 Cricklade Street with his Parents Robert and Margaret Fletcher as well as his siblings Henry aged 10 and George aged 2.
John does not appear on the 1871 census with his Brothers and Sisters which suggests he is working away from home.
John followed his brother Henry in enlisting in Cirencester with the 2nd Battalion of the 6th Regiment of Foot (which later became the Royal Warwickshire Regiment) in August 1871. John signed up for a 12 year engagement (5 years in the Colours and 7 years in the Army Reserve).
John and Henry spent much of their service together.
Almost immediately after enlisting and after initial training John joined the HQ of the 2nd Battalion of the 6th Foot at Buttervant in Ireland. In 1872 he moved with the Battalion to The Curragh and in subsequent years to Newry and Belfast.
Following his time in Ireland John moves with the Battalion to Guernsey and Jersey in the Channel Islands for a year before returning to England arriving at Portsmouth and marching to Aldershot in 1875.
John completed his six years of Regular service in August 1876 after which he moved to the Reserve register for six years until June 1883. Being a reserve soldier required him to advise the War Office where he was living and to attend a five day annual camp.
John married Frances Henrietta Ludlow in July 1877 in Cirencester Parish Church. Frances (also known as Fanny) and her parents lived in Cricklade Street
In the 1881 census John and Fanny were living with her parents (James and Eliza Ludlow) at 110 Cricklade Street and had a son John aged 3.
The 1891 census shows the family had significantly increased but still living with Fanny’s parents at 112 Cricklade Street. The census shows that living at that address in addition to James and Eliza Ludlow and John and Fanny were: John S Fletcher aged 13; William J Fletcher aged 10; Edwin G Fletcher aged 8; Walter Fletcher aged 5;Ada Fletcher aged 3 and Bert Fletcher not yet one year old.
Soon after they moved to 11 School Lane where John and Frances lived at the time of the 1901 census. Living with them was Frances’s mother Eliza Ludlow and daughter Ada now 14 and Bert now aged 10. Ada was listed as working as a General Servant.
The 1911 census shows John and Frances still living at 11 School Lane with their son Bert who like his Dad was working as a Brewery Labourer. Also living with them were their Granddaughters Eileen and Joyce Fletcher aged 6 and 2 respectively.
In 1921 John and Frances are still living at 11 School Lane. John is aged 68 and is working as a Labourer for E J Price of Stratton. Frances is 62. Also living with them was their youngest son Bert aged 30 who was a Labourer working for J Barnsley & Son, Builders based in Coates and their Granddaughter Eileen F Fletcher aged 16 who was a General Servant (Domestic) working for Mrs Smith Coffee Tavern in Cirencester.
John died in at 24 Querns Hill Cirencester on 17th January 1926 aged 73 as a result of a Cerebral Haemorrhage. His occupation given on the Death Certificate is Labourer for Cirencester UDC. The death was registered by his son William Fletcher whose address was recorded as 27 Globe Street, Bedwas.
Frances ‘Fanny’ Henrietta died in Cirencester in the 4th Quarter of 1931 aged 73. (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 439)
Female Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1853 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 280)
Mary Ann Couling Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1853 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a / Page 281)
Mary Jane Fletcher
Baptised: 2nd October 1853
Father: Thomas Fletcher
Mother: Ann Fletcher (Nee ?)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Dyer Street
Sponsors: Thomas Pitt; Martha Pitt; Maria Sapper
Mary Jane died aged 3 months in December 1853. Her burial is recorded in the Parish Records as being the 24th December 1853.
John Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1854 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a /329)
Baptism in Maisey Hampton Parish 16th July 1854;
Mothers’ name Jane Fletcher
Frederick Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1854 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a / Page 285)
Baptised: 18th November 1854
Father: Raymond Fletcher
Mother: Charlotte Fletcher
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: William Cosier; Thomas Hulbert; Elizabeth Hulbert
Frederick is recorded in the 1861 census as aged 7 and living in Cricklade Street with his parents Raymond and Charlotte along with his two older brothers William (12) and Raymond (10) as well as his sister Martha aged 4.
By the time of the 1871 census the family are shown as still living in Cricklade Street but William had now married and was living elsewhere in Cricklade Street. The entries on the census are Raymond Fletcher (Head) aged 45 Labourer; Charlotte Fletcher (Wife) aged 43; Raymond Fletcher (Son) aged 19 Labourer; Frederick Fletcher (Son) aged 16 and Martha Fletcher (Daughter) aged 14.
During 1871 Frederick aged 17 enlisted with Gloucestershire Regiment Militia for five years (Service Number 6366).
21 year old Frederick married Caroline Packer (also 21) in Ashton Keynes Wiltshire on 3rd October 1876. His sister Martha was a witness of the marriage in Ashton Keynes temporary Parish Church. The banns indicate Frederick was resident in Ashton Keynes at the time of his marriage.
In the 1881 census Frederick and Caroline are living at 24 Stepstairs Lane. Frederick is a General Labourer and Caroline is a Laundress
The 1891 census shows Frederick aged 35 living at 125 Cricklade Street with his wife Caroline now aged 33 who was a Laundress. Frederick is shown as being a soldier with the 4th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment militia. Also on the census at that address is George Gardener a widower from Oakridge who was a lodger and working as a General Labourer.
There appears to be no record of Frederick and Caroline in the 1901 census
Frederick and Caroline are shown as living in 2 furnished rooms at 10 Westgate in Gloucester in the 1911 census and Frederick is listed as being a Plasterer.
In 1921 Frederick and Caroline were living at 2 Glendenning Place Gloucester. Fred is recorded as 65 and a Coal Labourer working for Mrs Jones Coal Merchant at Midland Wharf. Caroline is also recorded as aged 65 and is noted as a Charwoman working for herself.
Frederick died aged 73 in Q3 1927 (GRO Ref Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 380). His burial is recorded in the Parish records as being on the 16th September 1927 (Grave No: D84)
Caroline died aged 81 in Q1 1942 (GRO Ref Gloucestershire Rural/ Volume 6a / Page 678)
William Fletcher
Born: 2nd March 1855
Baptism: 2nd March 1855
Father: Robert Fletcher
Mother: Margaret Fletcher (Nee Hulbert)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: No sponsors listed on baptism record
Copy of Birth Certificate from GRO confirms above with clarification of Father’s Occupation being “Agricultural Labourer” and Mother’s Maiden Name as “Hulbert” …Birth Registered 26th March 1855 by Margaret Fletcher (mark)
William died: 22nd August 1859 aged four and half years
Hannah Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1856 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 309)
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Hannah Fletcher (Nee Hawker)
Father’s Occupation:
Residence:
Hannah’s details first appear in the 1861 census where she is aged 5 and living in Dyer Street with her parents Henry (28) and Hannah (24). Henry is a Fitter/Farmer. Also living at the address in Dyer Street are Hannah’s siblings Ruth Matilda aged 2 and baby James Frederick who was 2 months old at the time of the census and a lodger Charlotte Herbert (Nee Eyles) aged 33 who was a Rag Sorter.
In 1871 Hannah aged 14 was living in Cricklade Street with her parents and six siblings. Her father Henry was 38 years old and an Iron Fitter while her mother Hannah was 34 and her younger siblings are listed as:- Matilda (12) ; Frederick (10) ; Harry (7); Ernest (5); Gilbert (3) and Agnes who is one year old.
Hannah or (Annie as she is recorded as) married Joseph James Chambers in Bristol in the 3rd Quarter of 1876 and in 1877 they have a daughter Annie Florence Chambers who was baptised in Cirencester Parish Church on the 10th June 1877.
The 1881 census lists Annie aged 24 and Joseph Chambers aged 26 as living at 11 Querns Hill Cottages along with their two children Annie F (3) and Frederick James aged 1. Also living with them was Annie’s sister Agnes Fletcher who was 11 and at school. The census tells us that Joseph is a Grocer’s Porter and was born in Bristol while Annie is listed as “Wife Dressmaker”
By 1891 Annie and Joseph have moved to Joseph’s home city of Bristol and the census of that year lists Annie aged 33 as a Tailoress living at 5 Tower Street with Joseph now aged 35 whose occupation is given as Dock Labourer. Their children are listed as: – Annie aged 13; Frederick aged 11; Reginald aged 8 and Elsie aged 2. The three older children were all born in Cirencester whilst Elsie was born in Bristol.
In 1901 Annie (44) and Joseph (46) are still living in Bristol now at 3 Southville Place Bedminster St Paul. No occupation is given for Annie whilst Joseph is listed as a General Labourer. Two of their children Frederick aged 18 (also a General Labourer) and Elsie aged 12 are still living with them. Also listed at their address are Annie’s aunt Mary Hawker aged 56; Henry J Gapper aged 11 who is listed as Joseph’s adopted son; and four Boarders: William Dredge (44) ; James Orden (41); William Hanley aged 6 (originally from Banbury) and Houghton St Hill aged 20 who is listed as a Tanner’s Clerk.
Annie died aged 50 in Bristol in Quarter 4 1906 (GRO Ref: Bristol/ 6a /Page 23)
Joseph died aged 80 in Bristol in the second quarter of 1935 (GRO Ref: Bristol/ 6a / Page 217)
Jane Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1856 (GRO Ref; Cirencester/ Vol 6a /Page 3502)
Kempsford Parish
Sarah Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1856 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a/ Page 279)
Kempsford Parish
Charlotte Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1857 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a / Page 304)
Kempsford Parish
James Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1857 (GRO Ref Cirencester/ Vol 6a / Page 302)
Kempsford Parish
Charles Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1857 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a / Page 288)
Baptism 27th December 1857 Marston Maisey Parish
Martha Fletcher
Born: 1857
Birth Registered: Q4 1857 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Vol 6a/ 286)
Baptised: 31st May 1857
Father: Raymond Fletcher
Mother: Charlotte Fletcher
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: Henry Baker; Eliza Hulbert; Elizabeth Bruton
Martha is recorded in the 1861 census as aged 4 and living in Cricklade Street with his parents Raymond (a Labourer) and Charlotte along with her three older brothers William (12), Raymond (10), and Fredrick (7)
By the time of the 1871 census William had left home and had his own family. At 14 Martha is the youngest of the family and livied in Cricklade Street with her parents and her brothers Raymond now aged 19 and working as a Labourer and Frederick aged 16.
In 1878 Martha became a mother giving birth to Maud Alice Fletcher …no father is mentioned at the baptism.
The 1881 census shows Martha working as a Rag Sorter and living with her parents Raymond and Charlotte at 40 Cricklade Street. Her brother Ray is 28 and also living there. Maud aged 3 is listed on the census is Raymond and Charlotte’s Granddaughter.
Martha married James Alexander Maslin in Q1 1882 in Cheltenham (GRO Ref: Cheltenham/ Vol 6a/ 593)
In 1891 Martha (33) and James (35) are living at 54 Cricklade Street along with their children Maud Alice aged 13; Leah Rebecca aged 8 and Charlotte aged 3. Living with them were Martha’s father Raymond now a widower aged 68 and employed as a ‘Labourer on roads’. The census also shows James as an employer who employed two ‘servants’ working in the shop and stables and these two also lived with them at 54 Cricklade Street; they were brothers from Chedworth Frederick Norman (15) and Oliver Norman (14). The census also reveals that James was born in Highworth, Wiltshire.
The 1901 census shows us that James (48) and Martha (47) have now moved to Lower Siddington where James is now employed on a farm. Living with them is Charlotte (now called Lottie) who is 14 and her sister Florence Olive (for some reason recorded as Chri …. this is probably an annotator error) aged 8. They also had two Boarders at the house George Selman a Gas Lamplighter and his wife Elizabeth aged 30 and 29 respectively.
The 1911 census shows Martha (52) and James (54), now a Newsagent with his own business again, living at 83 Chester Street with Elizabeth Glastonbury aged 24 who is listed as their adopted Daughter. Elizabeth’s occupation is noted as a Charwoman.
Martha died aged 56 in 1913 in Cirencester (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ 6a /Page 387)
James died in Cirencester in November 1918 aged 64. (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a/ Page 824)
Robert Fletcher
Born: 13th August 1857
Baptised: 11th September 1857
Father: Robert Fletcher
Mother: Margaret Fletcher (nee Hulbert)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: None Given
Copy of Birth Certificate from GRO confirms above with clarification of Father’s Occupation being “Quarryman and Mother’s Maiden Name as “Hulbert” …Birth Registered 10th September by Margaret Fletcher (mark)
Robert died on 16th September 1857 aged four weeks.
Female Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1858
George Fletcher
Born: 5th November 1858 (Fairford – Marston Maisey)
Father’s Name: William Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Mary Fletcher
Father’s Occupation: Road Contractor
Residence: Marston Maisey
Anne Fletcher
Birth Registered: Quarter4 1859 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a/ 324)
Anne (Annie) died aged 14 months old in February 1861 in Poulton. Her burial is recorded in Poulton Parish records as being on the 24th February 1861.
George Fletcher
Born: 24th February 1859
Baptised: 24th June 1859
Father: Robert Fletcher
Mother: Margaret Fletcher (nee Hulbert)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: Thomas Hulbert; Joseph Hulbert; Elizabeth Burton
Copy of Birth Certificate from GRO confirms above – Birth Registered on the 21st March 1859 by Margaret Fletcher Nee Hulbert (mark)
In the 1871 Census George is living at home aged 12 with his parents and was working as a Plough Boy
George married firstly Eliza Hale in Castle Eaton, Wiltshire on 29th November 1879. Eliza was originally from Kempsford and her father was John Hale a Labourer. Witnesses at the wedding were Frederick Fletcher and Caroline Fletcher.
George and Eliza had one daughter Georgina who was born in Cirencester in 1880 (GRO Ref Cirencester/ Vol 6a / Page 383) and was baptised on 10th October 1880 in Cirencester Parish Church
In the 1881 Census George was a General Labourer living at 39 Dyer Street with his wife Lilay/Eliza and nine month old daughter Georgina
Eliza (Lilay) died in Quarter 3 1881(GRO Ref: Cirencester/Vol 6a/ Page 193)
George married secondly Emily Harding in Cirencester in Quarter 3 of 1882 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Vol 6a/ Page 610) .They had eight children of which two died in childhood. Emily was born in 1864.
The records show George enlisted in the part time Gloucestershire Regiment Militia in January 1888 (Service Number 1584)
In the 1891 census George was still a General Labourer now aged 31 and living at 35 Dyer Street with Emily (26) and their four children… Joseph (8), Mabel (5), Emily (3) and baby Wilfred who was just 4 months old. His eldest daughter Georgina was living with her Grandmother Margaret in Cricklade Street at the time of this census.
The 1901 census shows the family had moved to 8 Cecily Hill. George is aged 42 and working as a Mason’s Labourer and Emily is aged 35. The family has grown in this census; Edward aged 18 is working at a Flour Mill and his five siblings were Mabel (15); Kate (12); Wilfred (10): Chester (9) and Lilian (also known as Gertrude) aged 4.
George and Emily had two more children between the 1901 census and the 1911 census. Twins Raymond Owen and Eileen Glencoe were born in 1903. Raymond died in 1909.
By the time we get to the 1911 census George and Emily were still living at 8 Cecily Hill with just three children living at home: William aged 17; Gertrude aged 14 and Eileen aged 7
George and Emily are still living at 8 Cecily Hill in the1921 census; George is shown on the census as a Labourer aged 68 but in fact was 61 or 62. Emily is shown as 54 when in fact she was aged 57 or 58 depending on when the census was taken. Also living at home with them were Emily Kate aged 32 who was working as a Mill Hand at W Townsend Seed Merchants at Barton Mill; William Chester aged 27 who was a Tar Sprayer working at the time for W J Glossop in Halifax Yorkshire; Gertrude Lilian aged 24 who was assisting with home duties and Eileen Glencoe aged 18 who was a Baker’s Assistant at Mr Perret Baker in Park Street.
The 1939 register shows George and Emily living at 16 Cecily Hill. George is recorded as a Retired Builders Labourer and Emily “unpaid domestic duties”. The register confirms George’s date of birth as 24th February 1859 and Emily’s as 27th March 1864.
George died at 35 Cecily Hill in Cirencester on the 22nd October 1942 aged 83. The Death certificate records Heart Failure and Senile Decay as the cause of death. His death was registered by his daughter E G Riching of 40 Church Street Cirencester on the 23rd October 1942.
Emily died in Cirencester in March 1941 aged 66. (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a / Page 1314)
Anne Fletcher
Born: Quarter 4 1859 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 324)
No further records found
Ruth Matilda Fletcher
Born: 1859 (No birth registration or baptism found)
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Hannah Fletcher (Nee Hawker)
A record of Ruth Matilda first appears in the 1861 census where she is listed as being age 2 and living at 37 Dyer Street as the youngest daughter of Henry and Hannah Fletcher. Henry is aged 28 and his occupation is recorded as Fitter Turner. Hannah is aged 26 and originally from Coates. Ruth’s siblings are listed as: Hannah aged 5 and Fredrick James aged 2 months.
In the 1871 census the family are living in Cricklade Street and Ruth is now shown as 12 years old. Her siblings are listed as: Hannah (14); Frederick (10); Harry (7); Ernest (5); Gilbert (3) and Agnes who is 1 year old. Her father Henry is recorded as being aged 38 and his occupation is Grate Fitter. Her mum Hannah is shown as being aged 36.
Ten years later in 1881 Ruth is recorded as a visitor to a premises in Raydon Street, Kentish Town in St. Pancras, London where she is listed as a Dressmaker. The other person listed at this address is Jane Bloomfield a 41 year old widow who was a Laundress.
On the 25th May 1885 27 year old Ruth married 29 year old Charles John Baker (B: 1856) in Cirencester Parish Church. No occupation is given for Ruth at the time of the marriage and her address is given as Cricklade Street. Charles is recorded as a Coachman from Stroud. Witnesses at the wedding were Henry Fletcher and her future sister in law Matilda Wicks. Both Bride and Groom signed their names on the wedding banns.
On the 11th July 1886 Ruth gave birth to a son Charles Henry Baker in Stroud.
In 1891 Ruth and Charles were back in Cirencester living at 32 Cricklade Street where 34 year old Charles is listed as a Groom. Ruth is 32 and their son Charles is 4 years old. Also living at the address are four lodgers: – James Burton (31); William Davis (23); Daniel Phillips (17) and Walter Smith (16).
Ten years later Ruth and Charles were living at 2 Ashcroft Road. Charles is a Domestic Groom and his age is recorded as 41. Their son Charles is 14 years old and employed as a Draper’s Assistant. Also at the address were four Boarders: – Edmond Harries (42); Charles Fry (26); Arthur Taylor (20); and Claud Tranter (23).
Ruth and Charles now recorded as 50 and 54 respectively, are still living at 2 Ashcroft Road in 1911. Charles is still employed as a Groom and the census indicates this is working for a Builder. Also at this address is a Boarder, 20 year old Butcher’s Assistant James William Birt.
In 1921
Charles John Baker died in Cirencester on the 28th July 1930.
Ruth Matilda Baker died aged 75 in Cirencester on the 1st June 1934 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 439) and was buried on the 5th June 1934. Probate records indicate that her son Charles Henry Baker was a Licensed Victualler at the time of her death.
James Frederick Fletcher /Frederick James Fletcher
Birth Registered: As James Frederick in 1st Quarter 1861 (GRO Ref Cirencester/ Volume 6a /Page 313)
Baptised: As Fredrick James Fletcher on 19th May 1861
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Anna (Hannah) Fletcher (nee Hawker)
Father’s Occupation: Fitter
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: Stephen Brooks; George Gearing; Emily Brooks
In the 1871 census James Frederick is recorded as Frederick and all the records thereafter seems to follow that change. In this census he is aged 10 years old and living in Cricklade Street with his parents Henry and Hannah. Henry is aged 38 and recorded as an Iron Fitter; Hannah is aged 36. Also at home with Frederick are siblings: – Hannah (14); Matilda (12); Harry (7); Ernest 5 and Gilbert aged 3.
The 1881 census indicates Frederick is 21 years old and was working in St Pancras London as a Florists Propagator and is living at 29 Raydon Street with George and Ellen Browning who were 36 and 35 respectively.
When Frederick was aged 25 he married Matilda Wicks aged 27 of Dyer Street in Cirencester Parish Church on the 27th July 1885. Fred is recorded as being a Bachelor; a Gardener and living at 32 Cricklade Street.
The Electoral Roll of 1889 shows Frederick James living at 36 Chester Street Cirencester and is eligible to vote in both County and General Elections.
In 1891 Frederick is a Foreman Nurseryman in Bray Berkshire. This census tells us that Matilda was originally from Oaksey. Frederick is 30 years old and Matilda is aged 33. Living with them at Grenfell Place are their three children: – Frederick C (4); Gertrude M (3) and Elsie who is one year old. Frederick Charles and Gertrude Matilda were both born in Cirencester; Elsie was born in Bray.
Frederick and Matilda went on to have three more children whilst living in Bray: – Mildred in in 1892; Emily in 1894; Ada in 1896.
By 1901 the family have moved to Teignmouth in Devon although Frederick is not listed at the family home at 7 Higher Brimley Terrace. The census lists Matilda aged 42 and their children:- Frederick C aged 14 and a CC Clerk; Gertrude (13); Elsie (11); Mildred (9) ;Emily (7) ; Ada (5) ; and Henry G aged 1 year old who was born in Teignmouth.
We know that by 1902 Frederick and Matilda were living in Guernsey as their youngest son Arthur Edward Frank was born on the 4th October 1902 in Rohais St Peter Port Guernsey and Frederick’s occupation on Arthur’s birth record is listed as ‘Estate Agent’ (This may refer to a Land Management role)
In 1911 Matilda (but not Frederick) now aged 53 is living in 530 Accrington Road Burnley with six of her children: – Gertrude (22) and Emily (17) are both Dressmakers; Ada (15); George (11); and Arthur now aged 8. Frederick Charles is noted on the census as being aged 24 and a Printing Clerk. Elsie aged 21 was not at home at the time of the census but staying with her Aunt Kezia Clarke (Nee Fletcher) in Minety Wiltshire.
The records do not help regarding the where all of the family were between 1911 and 1921 but we do know that Ada married Henry Corkill in Liverpool in 1917.
We know too that the youngest of the family, Arthur E F Fletcher, enlisted in the Royal Tank Corps in 1919; later married Melksham born Gertrude Selfe (1903 – 1986) in 1928 in London and died in Wiltshire in 1981.
Frederick James was a Fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society and paid 2 Guineas a year for his Membership. It is not clear exactly how long he was a Fellow of the RHS but in Newspaper advertisements for his work in 1895 and 1897 we know he was referred to as FRHS.
These advertisements also tell us more about how he went about his profession. The Maidenhead Advertiser are selling articles of his in a collected version in 1895 and the Reading Mercury in 1897 carries an advertisement for his work. It seems at this stage of his career he was undertaking projects and/or consultancy in Horticultural Management and this probably explains why he and his family moved around the country.
The RHS membership records we have been able to get gives us a variety of addresses for Frederick in the period from 1912 to 1919:
1912: 79 Palace Court Bayswater Westminster
1913: No address recorded
1915: 1 Johnstone Street Bath
1919: 69 Foxhall Road Ipswich
At the time of the 1901 and 1911 census Frederick and Matilda were at different addresses but in 1921 they were both living at 69 Foxhall Road Ipswich (the same address as recorded in the RHS records). Frederick is recorded as being aged 60 years old and his occupation is given as Nurseryman. Matilda’s age is given as 63 and is listed as undertaking “Home Duties”. Also living with them were two of their sons Charles aged 35, who is also listed as a Nurseryman, and George aged 20 who is as “assisting his father in nursery work”. Frederick and Charles are shown to be “Employers” and George as Employed at F J Fletcher Nursery in Sidegate Lane Ipswich. Clearly a Family Business.
Frederick published his work called: “Market Nursery Work” … in six volumes; these are still available today in a different format and were published originally by Benn Brothers of London in a number of countries between 1921 and 1924.
The Volumes are:
Volume 1 Cultivation of Crops for Market: Glasshouses and the Propagation of Plants
Volume 2 Cultivation of Crops for Market: Special Glasshouse Crops
Volume 3 Cultivation of Crops for Market: Roses for Market
Volume 4 Cultivation of Crops for Market: Carnations and Pinks
Volume 5 Cultivation of Crops for Market: Orchard Fruit Culture
Volume 6: Cultivation of Crops for Market; Decorative Plants, Trees and Shrubs
In a Preface to Volume 1 we learn that Frederick was a “Nursery Boy” in 1871 and that was where his 50 plus year Horticultural journey began.
Frederick’s wife Matilda died aged 65 in Ipswich in Q2 (April) 1923 (GRO Ref: Ipswich/ Volume 4a / Page 891)
Widower Frederick remarried in Ipswich a year after Matilda’s death on the 22nd April 1924 to 50-year-old widow Amelia A Hemple, a Farmer’s Daughter, (GRO Ref: Ipswich/ Volume 4a/ 2314). A copy of the marriage certificate indicates Frederick and Amelia married in the Ipswich Register Office and witnesses at the wedding were his son Frederick Charles and his wife Mary Ann. Frederick’s Occupation is recorded as “Journalist”.
Frederick James died aged 74 in Walnut Tree Hospital Sudbury Suffolk on the 12th November 1936 (GRO Ref: Sudbury/ Volume 4a /Page 1019). His death was registered by his son Frederick Charles on 13th November. Frederick’s Occupation on the certificate is given as Retired Journalist.
According to probate records and Frederick’s Death Certificate his address at the time of his death was School House. Shimpling, Suffolk. His Widow’s full name is given as Vera Augusta Amelia Fletcher.
Frederick’s widow Vera Emily Augusta Fletcher died on the 27th May 1942 at 12 Lower Road Lavenham Sudbury .Her address at the date of death is given as 26 Prentice Street Lavenham West Suffolk and the death was registered by Keziah Head on the 28th May 1942.
Eliza Ann Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1861 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a/ Page 316)
Eliza Ann was baptised in Poulton Parish Church on the 8th December 1861. Mother’s Name: Mary Fletcher. Father’s Name: William Fletcher.
Joseph Fletcher
Born: 8th June 1862
Baptised: 27th June 1862 (Same day as his twin William Robert Fletcher)
Father: Robert Fletcher
Mother: Margaret Fletcher (Nee Hulbert)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: Raymond Fletcher; Thomas Hulbert; Charlotte Fletcher
Copy of Birth Certificate from GRO confirms above with clarification of Father’s Occupation being “Road Labourer” – Birth Registered 27th June 1862 by Margaret Fletcher Nee Hulbert (mark)
The 1871 census shows Joseph aged 9 living at home with his parents Margaret and Robert and with two older siblings (Henry and George) and two younger siblings (Mary and Robert)
When looking at the 1881 census Joseph was the eldest child living at 124 Cricklade Street along with four younger siblings (Mary Ann 16; Robert 12; Georgina 5; and Alice 3.
Joseph was already a member of the Royal North Gloucester Militia (the 19th century equivalent of today’s Territorial Army) when at 18 he signed up in 1881 for a twelve year period (six years in the Colours and six years in the Army Reserve) in the 37th Brigade and then the 28th Regiment of the Foot (which was later renamed the 1st Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment) on the 16th May 1881 – service number 2529
In this period he served firstly in Ireland (1881/2) and then in India from 1882 to 1887.
He remained as a reserve soldier until 1893.
Joseph married Roseina (Rosena or Rosina) Jane Luce/Loose (B: 1870) of Leckhampton near Cheltenham in Cirencester Parish Church on 3rd July 1890. Joseph is recorded as being aged 27 and a Labourer living at 86 Cricklade Street and Rosina is aged 19 and living at 29 Stepstairs Lane. Witnesses at the wedding were Mary Jane Luce and W Harding.
By the time we reach the 1891 census Joseph and Rosena are living at 56 Watermoor Road (two doors away from the Plume of Feathers)
After the census was taken in 1891 Joseph and Rose had a son Joseph Robert who was baptised in Cirencester Parish Church on the 19th August 1891.
Upon cessation of his twelve year service Joseph enlisted for the second time aged 30 on the 12th June 1893 on this occasion with the 4th Militia Battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment – (service number 3283) – a part time role.
Joseph and Rosena’s son Alfred William was born in Q4 1894
Joseph enlisted again in 1897 for a further four year period in the 4th Militia Battalion led by Earl Bathurst. During this enlistment Joseph was sent with the Battalion to Ireland and then to St Helena to guard Prisoners of War.
At the time of the 1901 census Rosena is living at 11 Stepstairs Lane with her two sons Joseph (10) and Alfred aged 7 (Joseph Snr is away on duty with the 4th Militia at the time of the census)
Joseph’s final term in the army came to an end in 1901 and he returned to Cirencester. Joseph was awarded the Queen’s South Africa Medal.
Rose Fletcher died in Kings Norton Worcestershire in Q2 1907 (GRO Ref: Kings Norton/ Vol 6c / Page 203)
The 1911 census confirms Joseph as a Widower lodging at 3 Stepstairs Lane with his son Joseph. Joseph (Snr) was a Labourer for the council and Joseph (Jnr) was an Under Carter on a farm.
In 1921Joseph is aged 59 and working as a Labourer with Cirencester Urban District Council. He is still recorded as a Lodger at 3 Stepstairs Lane with Mary Wyndow and her family.
The 1926 Electoral Roll shows him still living at 3 Stepstairs Lane
Joseph died in Cirencester in 2nd Quarter of 1939 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a/ Page 554)
William Robert Fletcher
Born: 8th June 1862
Baptised: 27th June 1862 (Same day as his twin Joseph Fletcher)
Father: Robert Fletcher
Mother: Margaret Fletcher (nee Hulbert)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: Raymond Fletcher; Thomas Hulbert; Charlotte Fletcher
Copy of Birth Certificate from GRO confirms above with clarification of Father’s Occupation being “Road Labourer” – Birth Registered 29th June 1862 by Margaret Fletcher (mark)
William died at home in Cricklade Street on the 18th August 1870 as a result of the effects of Scarlet Fever. The death was registered on the 22nd August 1870 by Jane Mack (mark)
Sarah Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1862 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Vol 6a/ 346)
Sarah Married William King in Q2 1889 (GRO Ref Cirencester/Vol 6a/689)
Kempsford Parish
Elizabeth Mary Fletcher
Born: Northleach (Readytoken) July 1862
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1862 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Vol 6a/Page 318)
Henry William Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1862 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a/ Page 313)
Baptised: 5th April 1863
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Hannah Fletcher (Nee Hawker)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: James Fletcher; Stephen Brooks; Emily Brooks
Henry died in Cirencester in Q2 1863 (GRO Ref Cirencester/Vol 6a/Page 236) – Death recorded as William Henry Fletcher.
Male Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1863 (GRO Ref
John Fletcher
Birth Registered: Quarter 2 1863 (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Volume 6a/ Page 382)
Baptised: 23rd August 1863 (Name on Baptism record is John Phipps Fletcher)
Father: Not Given on Baptism record
Mother: Delilah Fletcher (Nee Phipps)
Father’s Occupation: Not given
Residence: 112 Cricklade Street
Sponsors: Henry Fletcher; Dinah Bishop; John Davis
(Note: Delilah Fletcher had married Henry Fletcher in 1861)
No further information found
Harry Fletcher
Born: 3rd March 1864
Baptised: 22nd January 1865
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Hannah Fletcher (Nee Hawker)
Father’s Occupation: Fitter
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: Stephen Brooks; James Fletcher; Emily Brooks
The first census after Harry’s birth was in 1871 and he shown as living in Cricklade Street aged 7 along with his Mum and Dad, Hannah (36) and Henry (38) an Iron Fitter. Also at the address were his siblings:- Hannah (14); Matilda (12) ; Frederick(10) ;Ernest (5) ; Albert (3) ;and baby Agnes aged 1.
In 1881 the family is located at 32 Cricklade Street. Henry is recorded as aged 48 and is a Grate Fitter by occupation. Hannah is 46 and the fact she was born in Coates is confirmed in this record. Their three eldest children have left home and living elsewhere leaving Harry, now aged 17 still at home and working as a Grocer’s Porter, with six younger siblings:- Ernest (15) an Errand Boy; Gilbert (12); Fanny (8); Ellen (6) and Kezia (4)
When Harry was 25 he married Mary Jane Baker (28) in Axbridge, Somerset in 1889
In the 1891 census Harry (now aged 27) is recorded as a ‘Dairyman’ living in Sussex Street St Philip, Bristol with his wife Mary (aged 30) who was born in Banwell, Somerset, and his daughter Annie M aged 8 months.
The 1901 census shows they have moved to 30 Carlton Street, Weston-Super-Mare where Harry now aged 37 is a Foreman Furniture Remover. Mary is aged 40 and they have five children living with them; – Annie (10); Ellen (9); Harry (6); Gilbert J (3) and Thomas aged 2.
Mary Jane died in Axbridge Somerset in the 2nd Quarter of 1904 (GRO Ref: – Axbridge / Vol 5c /Page 309)
Harry is recorded in the 1911 census back in Cirencester as being a widower aged 47 and a self-employed Window Cleaner living at 180 Gloucester Street along with his children:- Ellen aged 19 who had been born in St Phillips Bristol; Harry aged 17 who was an Errand Boy and born in Weston-Super- Mare; Albert John who was also born in Weston-Super- Mare and was 13 years old; Thomas Charles Fletcher aged 12 and born in Weston-Super-Mare; and Fanny Emily aged 9 who was also born in Weston-Super- Mare.
Harry remarried in Cirencester during the first Quarter of 1916 to Sophia Bucknell originally from Tunley near Stroud who was working as a Cook in Cirencester. (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a/ Page752)
In July 1916 Harry lost his son Harry who was Killed in Action in France whilst serving with the Gloucestershire Regiment.
In June 1918 Harry lost a second son, Thomas, also Killed in Action in France whilst serving with the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry.
The Electoral Register for 1919 show Harry and Sophia living at Lake House in Frampton on Severn.
In the June 1921 census Harry and Sophia are found living in 3 Cromwell Road Swindon where Harry is recorded as running a Restaurant. Living with Harry and Sophia is Harry’s youngest daughter Fanny Emily aged 18. Also at the premises as Boarders were two brothers from Cambridge Wilfred Smith and Chester Smith who are both recorded as Fishmongers.
In the 1939 wartime register Harry, now aged 75, is shown as living at 144 Skiveralls, Chalford, Stroud with Sophia aged 67. Harry’s Occupation is given as Window Cleaner (Retired).
Harry died age 77 in Stroud in the 4th Quarter of 1941 (GRO Ref: Stroud/ Volume 6a / Page 805)
Sophia died in Cirencester in the 1st Quarter of 1948 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 7b / Page 371
Male Fletcher
Birth Registered: Q2 1864 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a /Page 323)
William Nathan Fletcher
Birth Registered: Q1 1864 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Volume 6a/ Page 367)
Kempsford, Dunfield – Baptised 24th May 1864 (This is the same day as Harriett Louise Fletcher Born 1864)
Mother’s Name: Caroline Fletcher
Father’s Name; Not given
Harriet Fletcher
Birth Registered: Q2 1864 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a / Page 334)
Harriet Louise Fletcher baptised: 24th May 1864 in Kempsford, Dunfield – Parents: William and Helen (This is the same day as William Nathan Fletcher Born 1864)
Mary Ann Fletcher
Born: 1864/1865 (Birth not registered – No GRO Ref.available)
(Best guess given other records is that Mary was born on the 31st March 1865)
Baptised: 18th May 1865 or 28th May 1865
Father’s Name: Robert Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Margaret Fletcher (Nee Hulbert)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: Henry Fletcher; Charlotte Hulbert; Jane Jackson
According to the 1871 census Mary A was 6 years old and living at home in Cricklade Street with her parents Robert and Margaret along with three older brothers (Henry 20; George 12 and Joseph 9) and one younger brother (Robert aged 1)
The 1881 census records Mary Ann as being 16 years old living with her parents at 124 Cricklade Street along with her older brother Joseph now 19 and three younger siblings Robert (12) Georgina (5) and Alice (3)
Mary now aged 20 married John Charles Luce (known as Charlie) aged 22 of Leckhampton in Cirencester Parish Church on 13th July 1884. Residence at time of Marriage: 37 Cricklade Street. Groom’s Father is given as Leonard Luce. Witnesses at the wedding were Richard Luce and Mary Jane Luce
In the 1891 census they lived at 66 Cricklade Street with four children (Elizabeth 6; Joseph 5; Florence 2; Edith 9 months) at that address
Emily Edith (Edith) died in September 1891 aged one year. (GRO ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 202)
The 1901 census records Mary as Mary Ann Lewis. (This look like an annotation error as the older children’s names on the census matches with 1891.) Charlie is not on this entry. Mary is recorded as head of the household living at 56 Watermoor Road and is a Laundress. Joseph is 15 and Florence is 12. There are three more children born since 1891:- John C aged 7; Robert W aged 5; and Elizabeth aged 2.
By the time of the 1911 census Elizabeth; Joseph and Florence had all married and left home and Mary now aged 45 and Charlie aged 47 lived at 58 Watermoor Road with four children (John 18 – who worked at the Iron Foundry; Walter 15; Edith 12; and William aged 6). Charlie is recorded as a General Labourer. The census also records they had 8 children of which 7 were still living.
In the 1920 Electoral Roll Mary and her husband lived at 66 Watermoor Road
The 1921 census confirms that Mary and Charlie are living at 66 Watermoor Road and states that 57 year old Charlie is an “Out of Work Builder’s Labourer”. Mary is a 56 year old “Washerwoman” according to the census return. Also at the Watermoor Road address is their 22 year old son Walter Robert Luce who is listed as a “Motor Driver” and 16 year old William Luce who is a Metal Trimmer at Jukes’ Foundry in Watermoor.
Mary and Charlie were at the same address 66 Watermoor Road in the 1933 Electoral Roll.
John Charles Luce died in Cirencester in 1936 Q1 1936 (GRO Ref Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 564). His burial in Chesterton Cemetery was on 13th March 1936.
Mary Ann is living with her son William T Luce and his wife Edith in 1939 at 35 Sperringate according to the wartime register. Her date of birth is given as 31st March 1851 which is very unlikely given previous records.
Mary Ann Luce (Nee Fletcher) Died in Cirencester in 1945 Q2 (GRO Ref Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 493) Mary’s burial in Chesterton Cemetery was on 2nd July 1945.
Male Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1866 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a / Page 325)
Ernest Fletcher
Birth Registered: 28th March 1866
Baptised: 6th September 1868 (Same date as Gilbert Fletcher B: 1868)
Father’s Name: Harry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Hannah Fletcher (Nee Hawker)
Father’s Occupation: Smith
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: James Fletcher; Stephen Brooks; Emily Brooks
The first census after Ernest was born in 1871 shows he is aged 5 and living in Cricklade Street with his parents Henry aged 38 (Occupation: Iron Fitter) and Hannah aged 36. Also at that address were six siblings: – Hannah (14); Matilda (12); Frederick (10); Harry (7); Gilbert (3) and baby Agnes aged 1.
The 1881 census identifies the family living at number 32 Cricklade Street. Ernest’s dad Harry is now 46 and described as a Grate Fitter. Hannah (entered on the census as “Anna”) is aged 44 and we learn on this census that she is originally from Coates. Ernest is aged 15 and is an errand boy. His siblings at 32 Cricklade Street are: Harry aged 17 and a Grocer’s Porter; Gilbert (12); Fanny (8); Ellen (6); and Kezia aged 4.
In 1891 Ernest is working in Yorkshire. The census of that year records that Ernest now 24 is lodging in the Coach House in Eshton Hall and is a Groom. (Eshton Hall is owned by a Matthew W Wilson a local Justice of the Peace)
Ernest married Mary Ann Heron (Originally from Haverford West, Pembrokeshire) in Cirencester in Quarter 3 1892 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a / Page 680)
Ernest and Mary were living at 13 Gosditch Street in 1893 at the time their son Ernest was baptised. Ernest’s occupation is given as Coachman.
The 1901 census tells us that Ernest and Mary were living at 146 Cricklade Street; Ernest (35) is a Groom and Mary (40) is a Dressmaker. They had three children at that time: Ernest (8); Frederick (6) and Reginald aged 3
61 Lewis Lane is their abode in the 1911 census and Ernest now aged 45 is still employed as a Groom and Gardener working for a Wine Merchant; Mary is aged 50 and two children are still living at home: – Frederick is aged 15 and a Newsboy and Reginald 13 is at school.
Ernest and Mary are the only occupants of 5 Silver Street in the 1921 census. 55 year old Ernest is listed as an Unemployed GWR Porter and Mary is recorded as a 60 year old Dressmaker.
Ernest and Mary are listed in the 1925 Electoral Roll as living at 4 Newtown Buildings Watermoor
Mary’s death registration not found but she is believed to have died in 1933.
In the 1939 register we find widower Ernest living in a Flat at 103 Watermoor Road where he is described as a Retired Gardener. The register confirms Ernest’s date of birth as 28th March 1866.
Ernest died in Cirencester in 1946 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 7b/ Page 295) and was buried in Chesterton Cemetery on the 14th September 1946.
NOTE: Ernest Fletcher is given as the father of twins born in 1895 To May Fletcher (nee Cashmore) . There seems to be no record of a marriage between Ernest and May Cashmore and records show that one twin (Wilfred Gilbert) died as an infant whilst the other twin Violet May Fletcher was raised by her Grandparents Henry and Hannah. No further records of May Fletcher/ Cashmore have been found.
John Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1866 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a / Page 316)
George D Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1866 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a / Page 333)
Born in Fairford in 1866
Father’s Name: William Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Emily Fletcher (Maiden Name Unknown))
Father’s Occupation: Gardener
The first entry of George in the census records is 1871 where he is aged 5 and living with his Mother Emily aged 28 who is recorded as Head of the Household. Also on the census were his sister Mary E Fletcher aged 1 and a cousin Matilda Seviney aged 12
In 1881 George is staying with his 72 year old Aunt Jayne Hicks at 55 Crowthorne and Minety Wiltshire (Jayne Hicks was originally from South Cerney). Aged 14 he is an Agricultural Labourer. Also staying at this address was his sister Mary E Fletcher aged 11; Sarah Gregg who is recorded as a visitor and was a Domestic Servant aged 42 and a lodger Joseph Ferriman aged 20 who was a Shepherd.
The 1891 census tells us that 24 year old George is staying with his widowed Aunt Mary Shayler and her family at 25 Black Jack Street Cirencester. George is recorded as working as a Groom. His Aunt (originally from Duntisbourne Abbotts) ran a Boarding House which as well as providing a home for her 13 year old Daughter Emily (who was an Apprentice Dressmaker) and 9 year old son James also accommodated her Niece Laura Long aged 13 who was a General Servant and was originally from Poulton. Boarders at the residence at the time were: Emily Walker (38) a Dressmaker who is recorded as Deaf; and Ernest Dodson (19) a Carpenter.
George married Florence Eva Gray the daughter of Cabinet Maker Albert Gray on 4th August 1894 in Cirencester Parish Church. Both George and Florence were aged 27 and both lived at 2 Queen Street at the time of their marriage. Witnesses to the marriage were Albert Gray and Mary Elizabeth Fletcher.
In 1901 George is 34 and living at 12 Watermoor Road; his occupation is listed as a Warehouseman. Florence who is originally from Littlehampton in Sussex is aged 35 and no occupation is listed for her.
The 1911 census tells us that Florence’s widowed mother is living with George and Florence at 99a Cricklade Street. George is aged 44 and a Grocer’s Porter whilst Florence is aged 45. Florence’s widowed mother Sarah Amie Gray is aged 73
No entry found in the 1921 census.
George died aged 64 registered in Cirencester 2nd Quarter 1931 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a / Page 431)
Florence was living alone at 17 Querns Lane in the 1939 register which tells us she was widowed and undertaking “unpaid domestic duties”. The register gives her date of birth as 26th January 1867.
Florence died aged 74 in Quarter 3 1942 in Cirencester (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a / Page 509)
Elizabeth Fletcher
Born: 5th March 1867
Baptised: 24th December 1869 (Same date as Robert Fletcher Born 1868)
Father’s Name: Robert Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Margaret Fletcher (nee Hulbert)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
No sponsors listed on baptism record
Copy of Birth Certificate from GRO confirms above with clarification of Father’s Occupation being “Road Labourer” – Birth Registered on the 1st April 1867 by Margaret Fletcher (mark)
Elizabeth died aged 3 on 11th August 1870 at home in Cricklade Street. The copy of the death certificate gives the cause of death as Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria. The death was registered on the 12th August by Eliza Hulbert. Burial recorded in the Parish record on 13th August 1870.
Robert Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1867 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a /Page 350)
Born in Kempsford Parish.
Gilbert Fletcher
Born: 23rd June 1868
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1868 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a/ 331)
Baptised: 6th September 1868 (Same date as Ernest Fletcher B: 1866)
Father’s Name: Harry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Hannah Fletcher (Nee Hawker)
Father’s Occupation: Smith
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: James Fletcher; Stephen Brooks; Mary Hawker
The first census after Gilbert was born in 1871 shows he is aged 3 and living in Cricklade Street with his parents Henry aged 38 (Occupation: Iron Fitter) and Hannah aged 36. Also at that address were six siblings: – Hannah (14); Matilda (12); Frederick (10); Harry (7); Ernest (5) and baby Agnes aged 1.
The 1881 census identifies the family living at number 32 Cricklade Street. Gilbert’s dad Harry is now 46 and described as a Grate Fitter. Hannah (entered incorrectly on the census as “Anna”) is aged 44 and we learn on this census that she is originally from Coates. Gilbert is aged 12 and is at school. His siblings at 32 Cricklade Street are: Harry aged 17 and a Grocer’s Porter; Ernest (15) and an Errand Boy; Fanny (8); Ellen (6); and Kezia aged 4.
In 1891 Gilbert now aged 22 can be found working as a Boot Servant at The Penarth Hotel in Penarth
Gilbert married 27 year old Sarah Morgan in Cardiff in Quarter 2 1892 (GRO Ref: Cardiff/ Volume 11a / Page 580)
During their time in South Wales Gilbert and Sarah have three children.
When we get to the 1901 census we get to know that Gilbert, Sarah and their three sons are living in Charlotte Street Devonport. Gilbert is shown as now aged 32 and a Journeyman Baker. Sarah is 36 and the census record tells us she was born in Llanyre, Radnorshire. Their three sons are: – Gilbert T aged 7 who was born in Cardiff; Percy H J (aged 5) and Fred R M (aged 3) who were both born in Barry.
In the 1911 census Gilbert and Sarah were living in Saltash Cornwall at 2 Victoria Villas. Gilbert is now 42 and a Superintendent for the Britannic Assurance Company. Sarah is 46 years old and two of the boys have started out on their careers. Gilbert Thomas is 17 and is an Accounts Clerk whilst Percy Henry John is aged 15 and is an Apprentice Plumber. Frederick Robert Middleton is aged 13 and still at school.
The Royal Air Force records indicate that Gilbert enlisted for the RAF on 30th July 1918 at age 50 – service number 279174. His date of birth is given as 23rd June 1868 and place of birth as Cirencester. His occupation at date of enlistment was Insurance Agent.
In 1921 Gilbert and Sarah are working and living in Leamington Spa as Butler and Cook respectively. The census of that year gives their ages with Gilbert listed as 52 and 11 and three quarter months (which has to be questionable) and Sarah as aged 54 (which also doesn’t exactly tally with previous information). Gilbert’s birthplace is Cirencester and Sarah’s as Llanyre near Llandidrod Wells. The address they are recorded at is 85 Radford Road.
The 1939 register finds Gilbert and Sarah living in Kent and working for a single “Gentleman” with no occupation at The White House in The Common in Chislehurst and Sidcup. Gilbert and Sarah are Butler and Housekeeper respectively and Edith Fletcher born in 1922 is a Parlourmaid. The residence also includes a 53 year old Nurse Alice Johnson. The register confirms Gilbert’s and Sarah’s exact dates of birth as 23rd June 1868 and 29th February 1864 respectively.
No death registration for Gilbert found on line but a Probate Record indicates that Gilbert died on the 5th May 1943. His address at the date of death was 62 Admiralty Road Rosyth Fifeshire. The fact that the beneficiary of probate was Gilbert’s youngest son Frederick Robert Middleton confirms the veracity of this record.
Sarah died in Kington Radnorshire in Quarter 4 1954 aged 91. (GRO Ref: Kington/ Volume 9a / Page 51)
Frederick William Fletcher 1868
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1868 (GRO Ref Cirencester/Vol 6a/ Page 359)
Father’s Name: William Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Mary Jane Fletcher (nee
Father’s Occupation: Jobbing Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Frederick died aged just 15 months old at his parent’s residence in Cricklade Street on the 11th August 1870. The cause of death is recorded as “Weakness from Birth” and the death was registered by Mary Jane Fletcher on the 3rd November 1870.
Robert Fletcher
Born: 14th November 1868 (No GRO Ref available – birth not registered)
Baptised: 24th December 1869 (Same date as Elizabeth Fletcher Born 5th March 1867)
Father’s Name: Robert Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Margaret Fletcher
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
No sponsors listed on baptism record
Robert is shown as one year old and living with his parents in Cricklade Street on the 1871 census (in fact he must have been two) and was the youngest of Robert and Margaret’s children at that time. His older siblings are shown as Henry (20); George (12); Joseph (9); Mary A (6)
In 1881 he was 12 years old and at home at 124 Cricklade Street with his parents and two older siblings, Joseph (19) and Mary (16) plus two younger sisters Georgina (5) and Alice (3).
After serving in the local 4th Militia Battalion of the Gloucestershire (equivalent to the TA) Robert enlisted fully in the 1st Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment 22nd April 1887 – service Number 2134- for sixteen years (7 in full service followed by nine years – 5+4 – in the reserve)
Most of his service and subsequent reserve service was spent in Dublin where he met and married Alice Colgan (born 1874) in Dublin in 1895, and where his first daughter Margaret was born in 1898.
At the end of his regular service Robert became a reserve soldier and took up employment in Dublin where he was a Tram Driver.
In 1900 Robert was called up to serve in South Africa with the Glosters and was awarded two medals with bars for his service there. According to his family Robert spent some time in the army as Batman to General Roberts. The full story is that Robert was selected by General Roberts in a parade of soldiers at the Curragh particularly because of his stature … at 5ft 9ins he was above average height for that time (and General Roberts was not tall!)
The 1901 census shows that Robert’s wife Alice and daughter Margaret (recorded, and always known as, Maggie) were visitors to 81 Radcliff Street, Bristol.
Soon after his return from South Africa Robert’s service in the army came to an end and he was posted back to Bristol for demobilisation and where he became employed as a Carter.
Robert and Alice had a second child James who was born at Victoria Buildings St Georges Road, Bristol on the 4th November 1904.
Sadly Alice contracted TB in 1904 and died on the 3rd April 1906 at Dowry House Dowry Square from the consequences of TB and other diseases. Her death was registered by her sister Mary Ellen Smith of 10 Victoria Buildings St Georges Road Bristol on the 5th April 1906.
Following Alice’s death Robert returned to Cirencester and the 1911 census shows he was living with his son James at 57 Watermoor Road. His daughter Margaret now aged 12 was staying in Portsmouth with her cousin Florence Adora Hicks (Daughter of Mary Ann Luce Nee Fletcher)
On the 21st December 1912 Robert married Alice Mary Gardner (Born 1883) in Cirencester Parish Church. Alice had lived a few doors away from Robert in Watermoor Road and she had a son Frederick who was born in 1911. The Marriage certificate shows widower Robert was now living at 31 Midland Road and his occupation is given as Labourer. Witnesses at the wedding were Henry George Harris and Florence Maud Hawker (Alice’s sister).
Robert and Alice had five children between 1913 and 1923 of which four survived to adulthood (Arthur 1913; Mary 1915; 1917 and Norman 1923) and one daughter Evelyn who died at five months old in 1918.
On the 5th September 1914 (aged 45) Robert enlisted for short service with the Gloucestershire Regiment probably in response to Field Marshall Kitchener’s appeal for volunteers. His service however didn’t last long …as he was discharged (aged 46) on the 25th January 1915 as” not being likely to become an efficient serving soldier”…in others words “too old”
The 1919 Electoral Roll shows them living at 13 Midland Road*. (31 Midland Road and 13 Midland Road were the same premises with street numbers changing sometime between 1913 and 1916)
The June 1921 census records all of Robert’s family except his eldest son James (aka Jim) living at 13 Midland Road with him and Alice. Robert is recorded as being aged 52 and a Foundry Labourer at Jakes Foundry Watermoor. As well as Robert and Alice (age given as 39 ) others included in the census were Robert’s eldest daughter Margaret (aka Maggie) aged 23 who was working as a Cook and undertaking Laundry work; Alice’s eldest son Frederick Gardner who is recorded on the census as Fred Fletcher aged 10; Arthur aged 8; Mary aged 5 and Elsie aged 4.
The 1928 Electoral Roll shows them still living at 13 Midland Road
The 1939 Register shows Robert and Alice living at 24 Midland Road. Robert’s occupation is given as General Labourer Iron Foundry. There were four other names on the register for that address- one is redacted and this is probably their youngest son Norman then aged 16; the other names on the register at this address were; Vera Clark (11); Rose Gardner (23); Lilian Dixon(60). (Lilian was the mother-in- law of Robert’s son James)
Robert died in Cirencester on the 15th February 1954 at 24 Midland Road from Myocardial Degeneration. His death was registered by his son Arthur on the day he died.
Alice died in Watermoor Hospital Cirencester on the 6th April 1966 from Broncho – Pneumonia. Her death was registered by her daughter Elsie on 7th April 1966.
Martha Elizabeth Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1869 (GRO Ref: Cirencester
Baptised: 13th August 1869
Father’s Name: William Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Emma Fletcher (nee Glastonbury)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Died: 2nd Quarter 1869 (GRO Ref:
According to Parish records Martha’s burial was on the 18th August 1869.
(Her Mother Emma was buried on the 28th August 1869 aged 21)
Female Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1869 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/
Frederick Fletcher
3rd Quarter 1869
Father’s Name: William Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Mary Jane Fletcher (nee Ballinger)
Father’s Occupation: Jobbing Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Frederick died aged just 15 months old at his parent’s residence in Cricklade Street on the 11th August 1870. The cause of death is recorded as “Weakness from Birth” and the death was registered by Mary Jane Fletcher on the 3rd November 1870.
Agnes Fletcher
Born: 1st December 1869
Baptised: 21st January 1872 (Same date as Florence Fanny Fletcher)
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Hannah Fletcher (Nee Hawker)
[Baptism record refers to Mother’s Name as Emma]
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: Robert Fletcher; Mary Hawkins; Emily Brooks (Same sponsors as Florence Fanny Fletcher)
Agnes is first listed in the census records in 1871 when she was one year old and living in Cricklade Street with her parents Henry (aged 38 and an Iron Fitter) and Hannah who is listed as 36 years old. Her six older siblings are listed as: – Hannah (14); Matilda (12); Frederick (10); Harry (7); Ernest (5) and Gilbert (3)
Agnes is 11 years old in the 1881 census and living with her sister Hannah Chambers and her family at 11 Querns Hill Cottages. Agnes is listed as a “scholar”.
At the time of the 1891 census Agnes is listed as “Agnes G” and is aged 21. She is listed as a “Visitor” to 5 Tower Street Bristol – the residence of her sister Hannah/Annie Chambers and her family. Agnes’s occupation is listed as a Domestic Servant.
Agnes Georgina married 22 year old George Rogers (B: 1870) in Bristol in Quarter 1 1892 (GRO Ref: Bristol / Volume 6a / Page 98) and they had five children between 1899 and 1910.
By1901 Agnes now 31 and George (also 31) had moved to Agnes’s home town of Cirencester and were living at 134 Cricklade Street with their two sons Wilfred aged 2 and Lewis aged 1.George’s occupation is listed as Railway Labourer and his birthplace is given as Hanham. (Agnes’s parents Henry and Hannah lived close by at 136/137 Cricklade Street)
In 1911 the Rogers family were living at 107 Cricklade Street. The census records they had been married for 20 years. Agnes was aged 42 as was George whose occupation is given as Builders Labourer. Their five children are recorded as all being born in Cirencester: – Wilfred aged 12; Lewis aged 10; Lilian aged 8; Emily aged 6 and Adelaide aged 1.
The 1921 census taken in June of that year records that Agnes and George were still living at 107 Cricklade Street. Agnes is listed as being 51 years and 10 months old and working for Niblett Mineral Water Works in Ashcroft Road. George is 52 and a Builder’s Labourer working for Newcombe Builders. Also still at home with their parents were: Wilfred James Rogers aged 22 who was an out of work Mason; Agnes Emily Rogers aged 16 who was a General Servant working for Mrs Snowsell in Watermoor Road; and finally Adelaide Margaret Rogers aged 11 who was still at school.
George Rogers died aged 54 in Cirencester in Quarter 2 1924 (GRO Ref Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 407) and was buried on 22nd May 1924.
The 1939 register shows Agnes living in Bristol at 63 Queenshill Road along with Norman and Hilda Taylor.
In the 1946 and 1948 Electoral Rolls Agnes is living at 24 Querns Hill (Louisa Rogers is also recorded at this address along with many others)
Agnes Rogers died aged 85 in Cirencester in Quarter 4 1953 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 7b /Page 352) – Recorded as Annie A Rogers.
Mary Elizabeth Fletcher
Birth Registered: 1st Quarter 1870 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a / Page 364)
Duntisbourne Abbots Parish
Thomas Chaplin Fletcher
Birth Registered: 1st Quarter 1870 (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Volume 6a / Page 377)
Baptised in Kempsford Parish on 6th March 1870
Mary Agnes Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1871 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a / Page 356)
Baptised in Kempsford parish on 25th September 1871.
Fanny Florence Fletcher
Born: 13th October 1871
Baptised: 21st January 1872 (Same date as Agnes Fletcher)
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Hannah Fletcher (Nee Hawker)
[Baptism record refers to Mother’s Name as Emma]
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: Robert Fletcher; Mary Hawkins; Emily Brooks (Same sponsors as Agnes Fletcher)
The first census entry for Florence was in 1881 which tells us that she was 8 years old and living at 32 Cricklade Street with her parents Henry (aged 46) and Hannah/Anna (aged 44). Her siblings listed were: – Harry aged 17 who was a Grocers Porter; Ernest an Errand Boy aged 15; Gilbert aged 12; Ellen aged 6 and Kezia aged 4.
In1891 census Fanny is aged 18 and working in Cardiff as a General Domestic Servant at 47 The Parade Cardiff. The Head of the House was 25 year old Herbert R Jones who was in Shipping and other people listed in the census at this address were his wife Marion B Jones aged 26, his daughter Nesta R Jones aged 7, and 27 year old Elizabeth Jones another General Domestic Servant.
By 1901 Florence was working in Rutland at 37 High Street Uppingham as a Parlour Maid for 47 year old School Master and Clergyman Edward Selwyn and his wife Maud aged 37 along with their four children and nine other servants of the household and school. Florence was aged 28.
The 1911 census shows Florence now aged 38 had returned to Cirencester and was living with her widower father Henry aged 79 at 137 Cricklade Street along with her 15 year old niece Violet May Fletcher.
The Electoral Rolls from 1918 to 1927 shows Florence as the only person living at 16 Coxwell Street
1921 census also gives 16 Coxwell Street as Florence’s address and tells us she is 48, single, and the sole occupier of that address. Her occupation is given as ‘needlework’
The 1928 Electoral Roll has Florence living at 10 Cricklade Street.
1939 Register shows Florence living at 8 Watermoor Road and her Occupation is listed as ‘Unpaid Domestic Duties’, Also living at this address is Clara Chapman a Widow born in 1870 and whose Occupation is also listed as ‘Unpaid Domestic Duties’
Fanny died in Cirencester in Quarter 3 1954 aged 83 (GRO Ref: Cirencester /Volume 7b /Page 314)
Martha Fletcher
Born: 15th February 1872 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Vol 6a/Page 382)
Baptised: 21st October 1872
Father’s Name: Robert Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Margaret Fletcher (Nee Hulbert)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Chapel Yard Cricklade Street
Copy of the Birth Certificate confirms all of the above with clarification of Father’s Occupation as Farm Labourer. The Birth was registered on the 22nd March 1872 by her mother Margaret.
Martha died at home on 26th October 1872. The copy of Death Certificate shows she died from Diarrhoea and Convulsions. Her father’s occupation is given as Farm Labourer and the death was registered on the 31st October by Harriet Perry who was in attendance at the death in Cricklade Street.
Caroline Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1872 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a / Page 356)
Father’s Name: William Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Mary Jane Fletcher (Nee Ballinger)
Residence: Dyer Street
Caroline died aged one year in Q3 1873 (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Volume 6a / Page 211) and was buried on 13th August 1873.
Mary Louisa Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1872 (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Volume 6a / Page 363)
Baptised: 24th November 1872 in Fairford Parish Church
Father’s Name: Edward Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Rebecca Ann Fletcher (Nee Wildgoose)
William Albert Fletcher
Born: 20th July 1874
Baptised: 1st November 1874
Father’s Name: William Fletcher
Mothers’ Name: Mary Jane Fletcher (Nee Ballinger)
Father’s Occupation: Builders Labourer
Residence: Chester Street
The copy of William’s Birth Certificate confirms the above. His birth was registered by his mother Mary on the 13th August 1974.
William died aged 7 years on the 20th June 1882 in 52 Cricklade Street from a bowel disease. The death was registered by his father William on the day William Albert died (20th June).
Ellen Fletcher
Born: 1st August 1874
Baptised: 28th October 1874
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Hannah* Fletcher (Nee Hawker) *recorded as Anna on the Baptismal record.
Father’s Occupation: Grate Fitter
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors at the Baptism: George Brooks; Emily Brooks; Rachael Richardson.
In 1881 we have the first census record for Ellen aged 6 who was living at 32 Cricklade Street with her parents Henry (46) and Hannah/Anna (44) as well as six siblings: Harry (17); Ernest (15); Gilbert (12) ; Fanny (8) and Kezia (4). Henry was a Grate Fitter; Ernest a Grocer’s Porter and Ernest was an Errand Boy.
The 1891 census records that Ellen is aged 16 and working as a Domestic General Servant whilst living at home at 137 Cricklade Street with her parents Henry (aged 58 and a Newsagent) and Hannah aged 57. Also living at this address was her younger sister Kezia aged 14 who was also a Domestic General Servant and her nephew and niece Joseph Chambers aged 12 and Emma Chambers aged 9. Also Lodging with the family was William Greening aged 18 who was a Mason.
Ellen married William Thomas Bosworth in 1901 (date not found) and they had seven children between 1902 and 1911: Ellen 1902; Henry William 1904; Edward Charles 1906; John 1907; Florence Ethel 1908; Jessie 1910 and Joseph Harold 1911.
17 Cricklade Street is where the newlyweds Ellen and William were living according to the 1901census. Ellen is recorded as age 26 and William aged 32. William is recorded as originally from Cheltenham and is a Fishmonger.
The 1911 census entry is a very full one and shows Ellen now 36 years old and William aged 42 living at 17-18 Gloucester Street where William was a Fishmonger. The record shows that there were six children also at this address: – Ellen aged 9; Henry William aged 7; Edward Charles aged 5; John aged 4; Florence aged 2 and Jessie who was one year old. Also on the census is Ellen Bosworth aged 73 who is listed as a Boarder originally from Duntisbourne Rouse.
By 1921 Ellen and her children were living at 54/55 Cricklade Street. (William is not included in this particular entry and neither is her youngest son Joseph) Those listed at the property were: Ellen aged 19; Edward aged 15; Florence aged 15; Jessie aged 11 and 18 year old Lily Rogers, (Ellen’s niece), who worked for Niblett & Co Mineral Water Manufacturers.
The 1939 register shows that Ellen and William were living at Cecily Hill at the outbreak of WWII. Ellen’s date of birth is confirmed as 1st August 1874 so she is 65 at the time the register was taken. Ellen is not employed but is a Volunteer with the Women’s Voluntary Defence Service. William’s date of birth is given as 25th September 1868 so he is 71 years old when the register was taken. William’s occupation is Fruit and Vegetable Salesman. Their son Joseph was also living with his parents and Joseph’s date of birth is recorded as 12th August 1911. There are three other entries on the register for this address but these are redacted.
Wm Bosworth Wholesale Fruiterers are listed in the 1950 Phone Book based at 60 Cricklade Street …. Phone Number Cirencester 318.
Ellen died aged 76 in Cirencester in Quarter 2 1951 (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Volume 7b / Page 339)
William died in Northleach Hospital aged 86 in Quarter 1 1954 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 7b / Page 461). Probate records indicate William died on the 22nd March 1954 and his residence at the time of death was 24 The Avenue Cirencester.
Mary Anne Fletcher
Born: 27th August 1875 in Aldershot
Baptised: 13th October 1875 in the Garrison Church Aldershot
Father’s Name: Private Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Theresa Fletcher (Nee Long)The 1881 census tells us that Mary Anne is now in Cirencester with her parents Henry and Theresa and is aged 5. Also living at 51 Cricklade Street is her younger siblings Henry aged 3 and Susan aged 1.
By 1891 Mary Anne is 15 years old and working as a General Servant for George and Eliza Gostting at 57 Lewis Lane. Also living there was Mr & Mrs Gostting’s 5 year old son Welford.
There is no record of Mary Anne in the 1901 census records for Cirencester but there is a record for Mary Fletcher age 25 born in Aldershot in 1875, at a residence in Hendon Lane, Finchley North London. Mary is a Cook for a family of Scottish origin (Mr and Mrs Hamilton and their five children). Also employed with Mary was a 19 year old housemaid Annie Smith.
No further records found after 1901
Georgina Fletcher
Born: 14th December 1875
Baptised: 1st March 1882 (Same date as Alice Fletcher B: 16th November 1877)
Father’s Name: Robert Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Margaret Fletcher (Nee Hulbert)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 124 Cricklade Street
No sponsors listed on baptism record.
Copy of the Birth Certificate confirms all the above with clarification of Father’s Occupation as Farm Labourer. The birth was registered on 26th January 1876 by her Mother Margaret (mark)
The 1881 census shows Georgina living with her parents at 124 Cricklade Street along with 3 older siblings Joseph (19) Mary Ann (16) and Robert (12) as well as her younger sister Alice aged 3.
By the time of the 1891 census Georgina aged 15 was living with her parents at 86 Cricklade Street along with her sister Alice aged 12 and her niece also called Georgina (daughter of her brother Henry) aged 11.
When she was 19 years old Georgina married 25 year old Frank Swinford of Gloucester Street in Cirencester Parish Church on 6th October 1894. Her sister Alice and her Brother Joseph were witnesses at the wedding. Frank Swinford’s occupation is given as ‘Labourer’, and his father Isaac was recorded as Gardener.
Georgina’s eldest son Jessie (or Jesse) was born in December 1895 and at that time they were living at 32 Dollar Street.
By the time we get to 1901 Georgina and Frank are living at 102 Sundays Hill in Almondsbury Bristol where Frank was a General Farm Labourer. We learn on this census that Frank was originally born in Coln St Aldwyns. They had four children (two boys and two girls) recorded on the census: Jesse aged 5; Alice aged 3; Edith aged 2 and Robert aged 9 months. Also living with them at the time of the census was Georgina’s sister Alice Tilling (Telling) aged 23.
The 1911 census shows that Georgina and Frank have moved location again and were now living at Clayton Cottages in Lechlade (shown as in Berkshire). Frank was working as a Waggoner on a farm and the family had grown with two more children. Their eldest son Jesse was now 16 and working on a Poultry Farm with three of his siblings were at school: Alice (13); Edith (12) Raymond (10) whilst the youngest child Frank was aged 4. The census records that Raymond was born while they lived in Almondsbury.
The 1921 census tells us that Frank is Horseman at Clayton Farm in Lechlade which is where his three sons Jessie (25) Raymond (21) and Frank (14) were also working as Poultrymen. Georgina is aged 45 and their daughter Joyce is aged 5.
The 1939 register records that Frank and Georgina were still in Lechlade (Cirencester Rural District) living at 34 Fairford Road and Frank, now aged 70, was a Gardener. Living with Georgina and Frank was their youngest daughter Joyce who was 24 (born in 1915) and was working as a Domestic Servant.
Frank died in Cirencester District in 1947 Quarter 2 (GRO Ref Cirencester/ 7b/ Page 339)
Georgina died in Brackley (Chipping Warden) in 1960 Quarter 2 (GRO Ref Brackley/ 3b/ page 412)
Kezia Louisa Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1876 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/
Baptised: 5th November 1876
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Hannah Fletcher (Nee Hawker)
Fathers Occupation: Stove Fitter
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: Henry Fletcher; Ruth Matilda Fletcher; Emily Brooks
In the 1881 census Kezia was 4 years old and living with her family at 32 Cricklade Street. Her parents Henry and Hannah (Anna in this record) are shown as being aged 46 and 44 respectively. Henry is a Grate Fitter. Hannah place of birth is given as Coates. Kezia’s older siblings are listed as Harry aged 17 who was a Grocer’s Porter; Ernest aged 15 who was an Errand Boy; Gilbert aged 12; Fanny aged 8; and Ellen aged 6.
The 1891 census lists Kezia as aged 14 and living at home with her parents Henry and Hannah now 58 and 57 years old respectively. Henry’s occupation is given as Newsagent. Kezia’s 16 year old sister Ellen is also still at home although she is working as a General Servant (Domestic). The census also lists her nephew Joseph Chambers aged 12 and niece Emma aged 9 at the residence. 18 year old William Greening of Fairford who was a Mason is also listed on the census as a “Boarder”.
In the 1901 census Kezia was 24 years old and was recorded as being “Assistant Newsagent” to her father Henry who is 58 who has his own business as a Newsagent. Mum Hannah is recorded as 56 and also at the premises in 136/137 Cricklade Street was her niece Violet Fletcher aged 5
Kezia aged 31 married Alfred Charles Clarke aged 32 in Minety Parish Church Wiltshire on 23rd October 1907. Alfred was a Farmer and was the son of Richard Clarke also a Farmer. Witnesses at the wedding were Florence Fanny Fletcher, Henry Fletcher, and Jane Elizabeth Holland Clarke. Kezia’s Father, Henry, is shown on the Marriage Banns as being a Newsagent.
The 1911 census tells us that Kezia now aged 34 and Alfred aged 36 are living at The Common Minety. Alfred’s Occupation is listed as “Farmer’s Son working on Farm”. The census also tells us that Alfred was originally from Oaksey. Also staying with Kezia and Alfred as a Visitor was Alice Fletcher aged 21.
The 1921 census details remain much as the 1911 census. Both Kezia and Alfred are living at The Common Minety. They are 44 and 46 years old respectively. Alfred is recorded as a Farmer working at The Common Farm, Kezia is listed as undertaking “Home Duties”
Alfred died in The Cottage Hospital Malmesbury on the 6th February 1933 aged 57. His address at the time of his death is given in Probate Records as The Derry, Minety.
Later in 1933 Kezia is listed in the Electoral Roll as living at 4 Coates, Coates Gloucestershire.
In the 1935 Electoral Roll Kezia was living at Cheap Street Chedworth
There doesn’t appear to be a record of Kezia in the 1939 Register.
The 1946 Civilian Registration Register with a qualifying date of the 30th June 1946 records Kezia L Clarke living in Chedworth.
Kezia Clarke died in Cirencester on the 14th December 1946. According to probate records Kezia was residing at Cheap Street Chedworth at the time of her death.
Georgina Hulbert Fletcher
Born: 2nd February 1877
Father’s Name: William Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Mary Fletcher (Nee Ballinger/Bellinger)
Father’s Occupation: Stone Mason Labourer
Residence: West Terrace, Skelton, Guisborough, County of York
The copy of Georgina’s Birth Certificate confirms all the above. Her birth was registered by her mother Mary Jane (mark) on the 12th March 1877
In 1881 Georgina was aged 4 and living at 27 Castle Street Cirencester with her parents William aged 33 and a General Labourer, and Mary aged 32 plus three siblings (Elizabeth 14; William Albert 6; and baby James who was 11 months old)
The 1891 census shows Georgina aged 14 living at home in 1 School Lane with her parents William (now aged 44) and Mary (aged 40) and three siblings: – James aged 11; Arthur aged 8; and Edward aged 6.
Georgina married 20 year old Ernest J G Blackwell of Querns Lane in Cirencester Parish Church on 12th September 1896. Ernest is recorded as being a Mason and records that his father James Blackwell was also a Mason. Witnesses at the marriage were William Fletcher and Maud Alice Maslin.
Georgina and Ernest went on to have ten children between 1897 and 1914.
The 1901 census shows Georgina (aged 24) and her husband Ernest (aged 23) living at 7 School Lane with three children: – Reggie aged 3; Gladys aged 2 and Alice aged 10 months. Ernest is recorded as being an employed Mason.
In the 1911 census the Blackwell family had moved to 133 Cricklade Street. Ernest was now aged 33 and his occupation was Mason Pavior. Georgina was aged 34 and their children are listed as Reggie (13 and an Errand Boy for a Baker); Alice (11 years old); Dorothy (aged 7) ; Cyril aged 8; Freddy (aged 6) ; Muriel (aged 5) and James (aged 7 months). The census indicates Ernest was born in Bridgewater Somerset.
The records show that Georgina and Ernest also had a son Granville Ernest born in 1908 and died in 1909. Georgina and Ernest also had daughter Gertrude who was born in 1914.
1917 was a terrible year for Georgina having lost her Brother Edward Winterbotham Fletcher in WWI in 1915 she then had to face the news of three other WWI deaths in 1917. Firstly her Brother-in- Law Martin William Blackwell (B: 1877) died whilst serving in Mesopotamia in January 1917 and then her eldest son Reginald Edward James Blackwell (B: 1898) died in France on 7th April 1917 aged just 19 and on the 31st July 1917 Georgina’s husband Ernest Blackwell (B: 1878) died in Flanders. War does terrible things to some families.
Following her own Annus Horribilis and by the time of the 1921 census Georgina had moved to Minchinhampton and living in Ducks Nest Cottages in Chalford. Recorded on the 1921 census form were also: Fred aged 16 who home on leave from HMS Tiger based in Devonport; Muriel aged 15; James aged 11 and Gertrude aged 6.
On the 23rd December 1922 Georgina married Richard Charles Willis (1887-1953) in Stroud. (GRO Ref: Stroud/ Volume 6a/Page 803) Richard was originally from South Cerney.
The 1939 register shows that Georgina and Richard were living at 68 Summer Street. Georgina is aged 61 and Richard aged 51 whose occupation is given as Watchman.
Richard died aged 66 in Stroud registration district in December 1953 (GRO Ref: Stroud/ Volume 7b/ 505)
Georgina died in Stroud in Q1 1961 in Stroud registration district (GRO Ref: Stroud/Volume 7b/ Page 728)
Alice Maud Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1877 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a /Page 383)
Baptised: 20th December 1877
Father’s Name: Not Given
Mother’s Name: Martha Fletcher
Father’s Occupation: Not Given
Residence: Cricklade Street
No sponsors listed on baptism record
(See following Record)
Maud Alice Fletcher
Born: (Birth registered as Alice Maud Fletcher 4th Quarter 1877….see above entry)
Baptised: 25th December 1877
Father’s Name: Not Given
Mother’s Name: Martha Fletcher
Father’s Occupation: Not Given
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors: Frederick Fletcher; C Fletcher; S G Bruton
Maud appears aged 3 on the 1881 census as part of Ray Fletcher’s household at 40 Cricklade Street as his Granddaughter. Ray is a General Labourer aged 54. Also listed at that address were Ray’s wife Charlotte (Nee Hulbert) aged 52 who was a Cloth Cutter; their son, also called Ray, who was aged 28 and also a General Labourer and their daughter Martha (who was Maud’s mum) aged 24 who was a Rag Sorter.
In 1882 Maud’s mother Martha married James Maslin (originally from Highworth) in Cheltenham and in the 1891 census Maud is listed as Maud Maslin and is included as the daughter of Martha and James Maslin.
In that census Maud Maslin is living at 54 Cricklade Street and is shown as being aged 13 and at school. 54 Cricklade Street is the home of James and Maud Maslin who are aged 35 and 33 respectively. Also at the address are Maud’s sister Leah Maslin aged 8 and her cousin Charlotte Fletcher aged 3; Her widower Grandfather Raymond Fletcher aged 66 and a Road Labourer is also living with her family. Also listed are two employees of James’ business, Frederick Norman and Oliver Norman aged 15 and 14 respectively both of whom originated from Chedworth and who worked in the shop and in the stables.
When she was 20 years old Maud married Walter Henry J Savage who was also aged 20 in Quarter 4 1897 (GRO Ref: Cirencester /Volume 6a / Page 753). Walter was also from Cirencester with his family living in Victoria Road,
The 1901 census tells us that Maud and Walter are now both aged 23 and living in Tetbury at The Knap with a two year old son Horace. Walter is an agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Company.
By 1911 Maud now aged 33 and Walter also aged 33 are back in Cirencester and living at 95 Dyer Street along with their six children: Horace Walter James Savage aged 12; Lily Olive May Savage aged 10; Albert Edward Savage aged 7; Cyril Robert Savage aged 6; Irene Rosa Maud Savage aged 2 and Olive Catherine Savage aged 1. Walter is listed as a Newsagent and Caretaker of a Chapel. The way the census is written it seems that these roles were shared between Walter and Maud.
By the time of the 1921 census the Savage family were living in Hanwell London W7 where Walter now aged 43 was working as a General Stores Checker in the Central Stores Depot in Hayes Middlesex. Maud also aged 43 is listed as undertaking “Home Duties”. The record indicates that almost all their children are still living with them :- Horace aged 22; Albert aged 17; Cyril aged 16; Irene 12 and Olive aged 11.
Walter died in Brentford Middlesex in January 1939 (GRO Ref: Brentford/ Volume 3a/ Page 328)
In the 1939 register taken in September 1939 Maud was listed as a widow living in Sodbury at 85 High Street with her sister Leah (Leah Corbett) and her date of birth is recorded as 29th October 1878.
Maud died aged 63 in Quarter 3 1941 in Brentford Middlesex where her daughter Irene Rose Maud lived. (GRO Ref: Brentford/ Volume 3a / Page 370)
Alice Fletcher
Born: 16th November 1877
Baptised: 1st March 1882 (Same date as Georgina Fletcher B: 14th December 1875)
Father’s Name: Robert Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Margaret Fletcher (Nee Hulbert)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 124 Cricklade Street
No sponsors listed on baptism record.
Copy of the Birth Certificate confirms all of the above with clarification that her Father’s Occupation was Farm Labourer. The Birth was registered on 2nd January 1878 by her Mother Margaret (mark)
The 1881 census provides our first entry for Alice aged 3 and at this time she was living with her parents at 124 Cricklade Street along with her four older siblings: Joseph (19); Mary Ann (15); Robert (12); and Georgina (5)
The 1891 census shows Alice aged 13 living with her parents Robert and Margaret at 86 Cricklade Street. Living there too at that time was her older sister Georgina now 15 and her niece also called Georgina aged 11.
Alice married Lance Sergeant Raymond George Telling of Ashton Keynes Wiltshire in Bristol on the 31st December 1899 at the Parish Church of St Philip and St Jacob in Bristol. Raymond’s occupation is given as “Soldier”. Alice’s brother and his wife Alice (nee Colgan) were witnesses to the marriage. Raymond was born in 1867 (Baptised in Ashton Keynes Parish Church on 21st April 1867)
In 1901 the census shows Alice staying with her sister Georgina and her family in Almondsbury Bristol.
Raymond retired from the Army in April 1908 after 21 years’ service and having been awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
The 1911 census shows Alice and Raymond living at Rose Cottage in North Nibley near Dursley. Raymond is recorded as an Army Pensioner and Farm Labourer. Staying with them at the time of the census was Alice’s 8 year old niece Dorothy Swinford who was born in Almondsbury.
The electoral roll for 1915 shows Raymond living in North Nibley (Alice wouldn’t have been included on the electoral roll at that time).
Raymond’s Army Record tells us that he re-enlisted in 1914 for the Army Reserve (Special Reservists) and was immediately called up for training troops at the Glosters Bristol Depot. Raymond was discharged on the 5th March 1919 as medically unfit for further military service due to rheumatism
Raymond died in North Nibley on the 21st September 1919 aged 50. (GRO Ref Dursley/ Vol 6a/ Page215). His burial is recorded in the Parish Records as 25th September 1919. His gravestone in North Nibley Cemetery refers to him as Serjeant Raymond George Telling.
The 1921 census shows Alice is a Widow aged 43 living at “Sunnyside” Waterley Bottom North Nibley and she is described as a Small Holder. Living with her at the time of the census was her niece Dorothy Margaret Swinford aged 18 who was undertaking “home duties”
By the time of the 1925 Electoral Roll for the Parish of North Nibley Alice Telling is shown as living at “Greenbank” in North Nibley.
In the 1939 register Alice is recorded as a Cook at “Greenbank” North Nibley Nr Dursley
The 1954 Electoral Roll for the Parish of North Nibley notes Alice Telling is still living at “Green Bank”
In the 1963 Electoral Roll for the Parish of North Nibley Alice Telling is still living at “Green Bank”
Alice died aged 90 in Gloucester Royal Infirmary on the 31st January 1968. According to the parish records of North Nibley Alice Telling (Tilling) of 90 Wooten Road was buried on the 6th February 1968 next to her late husband.*
*[The above information was kindly provided by North Nibley Parish Council]
National Probate Records confirm Alice died on 31st January 1968
Henry Fletcher
Born: 18th February 1878
Baptised: 11th March 1878
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Theresa Fletcher (Nee Long)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 52 Cricklade Street
No sponsors listed on baptism record
The first mention of Henry is in the 1881 census when he was aged 3. That record shows him living with his parents Henry and Theresa at 51 Cricklade Street along with an older sister Mary Ann (5) and a younger sister Susan aged 1.
The 1891 census records the family was now living at 16 Lewis Lane and had grown. Mary Ann was no longer living at home and Henry was aged 13, Susan 11 and there were three more children born during the 1880’s; Ernest aged 7; Theresa aged 6 and Alice aged 2
Henry’s father Henry died in 1892 aged 51.
By 1901 his mother Theresa had remarried Charles Smith (Born in Daglinworth) and the family were still living at 16 Lewis Lane. Henry aged 23 was a Stonemason and now had a step sister Emily Smith aged 12. Additionally the census shows Henry’s brothers and sisters as:- Ernest aged 17 (an Apprentice Plumber),Alice aged 12 and Edith aged 10.
Henry married 26 year old Harriett Ellen Thomas (originally from Swansea) in Gloucester in 1905 (GRO Ref: Gloucester/ Vol 6a/ Page 581)
The 1911 Census shows Henry is a Stonemason aged 33 living at 16 Gloucester Terrace, Watermoor with his wife Harriet Ellen Fletcher (Nee Thomas) and his Sister in Law Gwendoline Thomas (a Dressmakers Apprentice aged 17 who was born in Gloucester)
The 1921 census tells us that Henry and Harriet are living at 16 Stepstairs Lane. They are aged 42 and 40 respectively and Henry is listed as being a Monumental and Stone Mason working for Messrs Newcombe Building Contractors. Also recorded at that address is out of work Engineer Ellis Allen Jordan aged 26 and from Swindon who previously worked for the Midland and South Western Junction (M S W) Railway Company.
Later in 1921 Harry formed a partnership with David Willkie to form a Building Company called Fletcher & Willkie with their yard in Querns Lane (There is mention in the Gloucestershire Archives that they won a contract to build three classrooms at Cirencester Grammar School in 1943.)
The 1939 Register has Henry listed as a Master Builder living at 29 Querns Lane. There is a note to say he is the Commander of the Auxiliary Fire Service and that Harriet was a telephonist for the AFS.
Henry was in the retained Fire Service in Cirencester for 36 years from 1908 retiring in July 1943. Henry was Chief Officer of the Cirencester Fire Brigade for 18 of those years and as a result Henry (also known as Harry) was a well-known local public servant both in Cirencester and the surrounding area.
As Chief Officer of the Retained Service he was referred to in the local press as Captain Henry (Harry) Fletcher and as well as being the Chief Officer he was the ‘go to’ person for the press for information on local incidents … so in effect he was the Press Officer too. His role required him to provide annual reports to both the Cirencester Urban District Council and the Cirencester Rural District Council and these were always reported in the press.
His retirement in 1943 was highlighted in the local press and there was a separate presentation from his colleagues and supporters at The Plume of Feathers.
Henry died in Cirencester Memorial Hospital on the 30th June 1951 aged 73 and his funeral procession was recorded in the local press.
Harriett died in Cirencester on the 3rd September 1956 aged 78
John Edward Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1878 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a /Page 386)
Baptised: 14th April 1878
Father’s Name: John Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Harriet Fletcher (Nee Ludlow)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
No sponsors listed at Baptism.
John is aged 3 in the 1881 census where he is living with his parents and grandparents at 112 Cricklade Street. The census lists the occupants of this residence as: James Ludlow aged 60 who was a Painter; Eliza Ludlow aged 54 who was listed as a Charwoman; John Fletcher aged 28 who was a Labourer; Harriet Fletcher aged 33 (?) and baby John Fletcher aged 3. All of the Fletchers are listed as “Boarders”.
Ten years later in the 1891 census John is aged 13 and his extended and now expanded family is still living at 112 Cricklade Street. James Ludlow is aged 64 and a Painter’s Labourer; Eliza Ludlow is aged 62; John Fletcher (snr) is aged 40 and a General Labourer; Frances Harriet is recorded as age 35. John’s siblings are listed as William J aged 10; Edward G aged 8; Walter aged 5; Ada aged 3 and baby Bert aged nine months.
0n the 17th March 1895 one month before his 18th birthday John joined the 4th Militia of the Gloucestershire Regiment in Cirencester. (Service Number 3693)
No further records found
Susan Fletcher
Born: 17th January 1880
Baptised: 14th March 1880
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Theresa Fletcher (Nee Long)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Cricklade Street
Sponsors not listed on baptism record
A copy of Susan’s Birth Certificate confirms all the above with the added information that at the time of her birth her father Henry was a Road Labourer and that Susan was born in 51 Cricklade Street. Her birth was registered on the 25th February 1880 by her mother Theresa.
In the 1881 census baby Susan is living at 51 Cricklade Street with her parents Henry and Theresa Fletcher (Nee Long) along with her older siblings Mary Anne aged 5; and Henry aged 3. Henry Sr is listed as being a Labourer and her mother Theresa is shown as being born in County Antrim in Ireland.
By the time we reach the 1891 census Susan is aged 11 and living at 16 Lewis Lane and the family has grown significantly. Her parents Henry and Theresa are now aged 40 and 32 respectively. Her siblings are listed as Henry aged 11; Ernest aged 7; Theresa aged 6 and Alice aged 2. (Mary Anne is not listed as she was now living and working in service at 57 Lewis Lane)
The 1901 census reveals that like her sister Mary Anne, Susan is now in service; living and working at 33 London Road in Reigate, Surrey as a Cook. Her employer was a Mr Alexander aged 97 and the other residents were Mr Alexander’s two elderly sisters Celia aged 89 and Sarah aged 81; also living in the premises was another servant Mary Bond aged 17 who was a Housekeeper.
No further records found.
James Alexander Fletcher
Born 27th May 1880
Father’s Name: William Fletcher
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Mother’s Name: Mary Jane Fletcher (Nee Ballinger)
The 1881 census tells us that James is aged 11 months at the time of the census. He is living with his parents and siblings at 27 Castle Street. His father William is aged 33 and a General Labourer and his mother Mary is aged 32. His sister Elizabeth is aged 14 and still at school as his 6 year old brother William Albert. His sister Georgina is aged 4 and the census records show that she was born in Skelton in Yorkshire.
In 1891 the census records James as being 11 years old and living at 1 School Lane with his parents William (aged 44) and Mary (aged 40) as well as three other siblings; Georgina aged 14; Arthur aged 8 ;and Edward aged 6.
By the time we get to the 1901 census James is aged 21 and the eldest child of William and Mary living at home. William is now 56 and Mary is 54. His younger brothers Arthur and Edward are 20 and 15 years old respectively.
James married Alice Elizabeth Biggs (Born 22nd February 1880) of Chester Street, Stratton in Cirencester Parish Church on 21st September 1901. Witnesses were Henry Biggs; Ada Annie Puffitt and Arthur Henry Biggs. James Alexander’s address is given as 1 School Lane and his occupation as Plumber & Glazier.
James and Alice went on the have ten children between 1902 and 1918.. Their children were:- Dorothy May (1902); Arthur Edward (1905); Edward James (1907); Cyril (1908); Harold William (1909); twins Arthur Edward (1910) and Mary Jane(1910); James Alexander (1911); Gladys Clara (1913) and Lilian Irene (1918). Sadly only three survived to adulthood Dorothy May, Harold William (known in the family as Chike) and Lilian/Lilah Irene.
The 1911 Census shows James (aged 30) and Alice (aged 31) living at 1 School Lane with two children Dorothy May (aged 9) and Harold William (aged 1 year old) James’s father and mother William and Mary Jane Fletcher who are shown as 65 and 63 years old respectively are also listed as living at this address. James is a listed as a Journeyman Painter
James enlisted (short Service Attestation) in the First World War in the Devon Regiment on the 11th December 1915 for a year, leaving service on 20th December 2016; (Regimental Number 37868). At the time of his enlistment he was living at 10 School Lane.
The 1918 Electoral Roll lists a number of Fletchers living in School Lane; James and Alice at Number 10; John and Frances Henrietta living at Number 11; and William and Mary at Number 1.
The 1921 census shows James aged 41 living at 10 School Lane with his wife Alice also aged 41. James’s occupation is given as Painter and Plumber working for a Mr Gardner. Also at the address are his daughters Dorothy May aged 19 (an Errand Girl) and Lilian Irene aged 2. The census shows their 10 month old Granddaughter Violet Maud was also living with them.
James was a prominent member of Cirencester Caged Birds Society in the 1930’s and won many awards as this photograph shows..
The 1939 census shows James and Alice living at 27 School Lane. James is recorded as being aged 59 and is listed as a Plumber. Alice is also shown as being aged 59.
James Alexander died aged 64 in 2nd Quarter 1944 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Vol 6a/Page 479)
Alice Elizabeth died aged 69 in 2nd Quarter 1949 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 7b/ Page 321)
Cirencester Cage Bird Society Committee – James Alexander Fletcher is top right
Georgina Fletcher
Born: 28th July 1880
Baptised: 10th October 1880
Father’s Name: George Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Eliza Fletcher (Nee Hales)
Father’s Occupation: Carter
Residence: 21 Dyer Street
No sponsors listed on baptism record
1881
Georgina’s mother Eliza died shortly after Georgina’s birth in 1881 and her widower father George married again in 1882 to Emily Harding (B: 1864)
In 1891 Georgina is aged 11 and living at 67 Cricklade Street with her Grandparents Robert and Margaret Fletcher (nee Hulbert) along with her aunts Georgina aged 15 and Alice aged 13.
Georgina had two children as a single mother; Charles John in 1897 when she was 16 and Albert William in 1900 when she was 19.
In 1901 Georgina and her two sons are living with her widowed grandmother Margaret Fletcher (nee Hulbert) at 85 Cricklade Street. Also at the address is Caroline Iles aged 67 who is also a widow whose occupation is listed as “Washerwoman”
In 1902 Georgina had a third child Francis (Birth registered as Frank) as a single mother aged 22 and her residence on Francis’s baptism record is given as the Workhouse. Frank died when a few weeks old.
26 year old Georgina was living at 57 Watermoor Road when she married 41 year old James Nelson in Cirencester Register Office on the 6th July 1907. James was living a few doors away from Georgina before they married at 62 Watermoor Road and is recorded as a Journeyman House Painter; the son of William Nelson also a Journeyman House Painter. Witnesses at the wedding were William Collett and Elizabeth Moss.
No record found of Georgina and James in the 1911 census.
In 1915 her son Charles John enlisted in Canada for the Canadian Military and in his signing on papers gives Cirencester as his birth place and Georgina Fletcher as his next of kin. He details Georgina’s address as 9 Albert Road Cambridge Road, Kilburn, on the attestation paper. In later papers he refers to his mother as Georgina Nelson Fletcher at the address in Kilburn.
No further records found
William James Fletcher
Born: 18th April 1881
Baptised: 5th June 1881
Father’s Name: John Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Frances Henrietta Fletcher (Nee Ludlow)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 112 Cricklade Street
No sponsors listed on Baptism record
William’s birth certificate confirms all of the above with his father’s occupation listed as “General Labourer”. His birth was registered by his mother Frances on the 28th May 1881 (her mark).
In 1891 William was ten years old and living at 112 Cricklade Street with his Parents John and Frances and his Grandparents James and Eliza Ludlow. James Ludlow is given as the head of the house on the 1991 census and is a Painter and Decorator. John is a General Labourer. Also living there were William’s five siblings: – John S (13); Edwin G (8); Walter (5); Ada (3) and Bert who was only 9 months old.
William enlisted with the 4th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment in October 1897 (Service Number 3960). The 4th Battalion was a part time Militia Force – the equivalent of today’s Territorial Army.
William was not in the 1901 census with his parents in Cirencester.
The 1911 census reveals that William was aged 29 and his occupation is given as a Sailor in the Navy and he is listed as a Boarder in Caerphilly South Wales at 10 Gas Works Cottages
William married widow Annie Hinton (Nee Spiller) in Newport Market in January 1921 (GRO Ref: Newport Market/Volume 11a/ Page 554)
(Annie’s first husband William Hinton had died in Bedwas in 1919 age 35)
We find William in Bedwas in Monmouthshire in the1921 census. Living at 27 Glebe Street Bedwas William aged 40 is working as a General Colliery Labourer (Above ground) for the Bedwas Navigation Colliery Company. Living with him was his wife Annie and 36 and originally from Gravesend in Kent and her children (William’s step children) Beatrice Hinton aged 12 and born in Newport and William Hinton aged 8 who was born in Caerphilly. Also at the address was a lodger 47 year old D W Meredith who was a “Stationary Engine Driver” working for a Building Contractor.
James died in Bedwas aged 55 in February 1937. His burial recorded in the Parish records was on the 11th February 1937.
Annie died in East Glamorgan in Quarter 4 1967 (GRO ref: East Glamorgan/ Volume 8b / Page 331).
Arthur Fletcher
Birth Registered: Quarter 1 1883 (GRO Ref Cirencester/ Vol 6a/Page 388)
Father’s Name: William Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Mary Fletcher (Nee Ballinger)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Castle Street
Arthur is included in the 1891 census record as being 8 years old and living at 1 School Lane with his parents William (aged 44) and Mary (aged 40) as well as three other siblings; Georgina aged 14; James aged 11 ; and Edward aged 6.
The 1901 census tells us that Arthur is aged 20 (Query 18) and is living with his parents William and Mary living at 1 School Lane and is working as a Labourer. William is 56 and Mary is 54. His brothers James and Edward are 21 and 15 years old respectively.
Arthur died in the 3rd Quarter 1902 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a / Page 247)
Joseph Edward Fletcher
Born: 26th February 1883
Birth Registered: Quarter 2 1883 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Vol 6a/ Page 377). Joseph’s birth was registered by his mother Emily (mark) on the 7th April 1883.
Baptised: 11th June 1884
Father’s Name: George Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Emily Fletcher (Nee Harding)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 35 Dyer Street.
No sponsors listed on baptism record
Joseph is listed in the 1891 census as being a scholar aged 8 years old living with his parents George aged 31 and Emily aged 26 at 35 Dyer Street. Joseph’s dad is a General Labourer. Also at this address in the census were Joseph’s younger siblings: – Mabel aged 5; Emily aged 3 and baby Wilfred aged 4 months. (Living at numbers 36 and 38 respectively appear to be Joseph’s Grandfather James Harding aged 48 and his Great Grandfather Joseph Harding aged 76)
In the 1901 census Joseph is recorded as Edward and is aged 18 working as a Bag Turner in a Flourmill. The family are now living at 10 Cecily Hill; Dad George is listed as being 42 and a Mason’s Labourer whilst his Mum Emily is listed as being 35. His siblings at this address are: Mabel aged 15; Emily (now called Kate) aged 12; Wilfred aged 10; Chester aged 7 and Lilian aged 4.
No records found for Joseph Edward in the UK after the 1901 census but a record has been found of a Joseph Edward Fletcher from Cirencester marrying a Charlotte Hendren in Wadena, Saskatchewan, Canada on 21st January 1919. Charlotte was originally from North Dakota USA and was born in 1892.
The records appear to show they had three children; Laura Victoria Fletcher (1919 – 2014); Eva Fletcher (1924 – 1983) and William Fletcher (no details)
The records also identify that Joseph (also known as Ed) died in Kelvington, Saskatchewan Canada in 1966.
Edwin George Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1883 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a /Page 361)
Baptised: 11th February 1885
Father’s Name: John Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Frances Henrietta Fletcher (Nee Ludlow)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 112 Cricklade Street
Edwin enlisted in Army Reserve Wiltshire Regiment Private 6325 on 23rd June 1903
The records show Edwin arrived in Canada in 1908
In 1914 Edwin married Mary Shields Fleming (originally born in Hamilton Lanarkshire in 1889) in Vancouver on the 22nd August shortly before he was recalled to serve with the Wiltshire Regiment in France in August 1914
Edwin was wounded in France November 1914 and returned home to Vancouver.
Edwin and Mary went on to have three children: – Frances (1915), John Edwin (Jack) 1916, and Violet May 1920.
Edwin died aged 57 in Vancouver on the 4th October 1940
Mary Died in Vancouver on 3rd April 1965
Ernest Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1883 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Vol 6a/Page 364)
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Theresa Fletcher (Nee Long)
In the 1891 census Ernest is aged 7 and the third child of Henry and Theresa Fletcher residing at 16 Lewis Lane. His dad Henry was aged 40 at the time of the census and working as a Labourer at the Coal Wharf. His mum Theresa was aged 32 and was originally from County Antrim. Also living at 16 Lewis Lane at the time of the census were his siblings: Henry (13); Susan (11); Theresa (6) and Alice (2)
The 1901 census shows Ernest is aged 18 and a Plumbers Apprentice living at 16 Lewis Lane with his Step-Father Charles Smith (aged 45) and his mother Theresa (aged 46 and now Mrs Smith after marrying Charles). Also living at this address were: his elder brother Henry Fletcher (aged 23) who was a Stone Mason; his sisters Olive or Alice (aged 12) and Edith (aged 10) and his Step-Sister Emily Smith also aged 12.
In 1907 Ernest now aged 24 travelled from London to Sydney New South Wales Australia on SS Damascus and on the 3rd January 1911 married Adelaide May Spindler (born 7th October 1888) in Bega NSW.
Ernest and Adelaide had seven children; twins Wilfred Frank and Edith May born in 1911; Clarence Cecil 1914; Peter Raymond 1916; Nora Jean 1917; Graham Clive 1918 and Henry John in 1926.
Ernest died aged 50 in Bega New South Wales Australia on the 23rd May 1933.
Ernest’s widow Adelaide remarried in 1943 to Albert Alexander McCamish and died in 1980 in Cessnock, New South Wales.
Reginald Bussell Fletcher
Date of Birth: 18th August 1883
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1883 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ 6a/ Page 365)
Father’s Name: Edwin Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Emily May Fletcher (Nee Bussell)
Father’s Occupation: Clothier’s Assistant
Residence: Dyer Street
Reginald’s entry in the 1891 census shows he is aged 7 and living at 62 Dyer Street with his parents Edwin and Emily. The record tells us that Edwin was a Clothier’s Assistant aged 42 originally from Abingdon (then in Berkshire) and Emily was aged 39 and originally from Modbury in Devon.
The 1901 census shows that Reginald is still living with his parents but now they are living at 40 Ashcroft Road. Edwin is now 52 and Emily 49. Edwin is still a Clothier’s Assistant but young Reginald is now 17 and at work as a Clothier’s Apprentice.
Reginald’s mother Emily died in 1904 when he was 21 years old. (GRO Ref Cirencester/ Vol 6a /Page 275)
His father Edwin married again in Cirencester in the 1st Quarter of 1906 to Emily Alice Lambert (GRO Ref Cirencester/ Vol 6a /Page 527) who was originally from Stroud.
Reginald’s half-sister Nellie Irene was born in the 4th Quarter 1906.
In 1911 census Reginald now 27 is not living with his Dad and his Step Mother in Ashcroft Road but is a Boarder with Rachel Hope in 34 Gloucester Street and his Occupation is given as Shop Assistant at an Outfitters. The other resident at number 34 was also a Boarder – 20 year old William Porter who was a Waggoner on a farm. The Electoral Roll for 1911 shows Reginald was living in Furnished Accommodation at 1 Gloucester Villas in Gloucester Street and Mrs Hope was the Landlady.
The 1921 census tells us that Reginald is living and working in Watchet Somerset and living with Mr and Mrs Organ at 2 Midland Terrace in Glenmore Road. The census records that he is a 37 year old Shop Assistant at a Watchet Outfitters and Draper.
The 1939 Register taken in September 1939 shows that Reginald is still in Watchet, Somerset where he is working as an Outfitters Assistant. The register tells us he is 56 and single. His date of birth is given as 18th August 1883. Reginald is still staying with Mr & Mrs Organ at a property listed as Sampforde.
Reginald died in the 4th Quarter of 1942 in Exmoor Somerset (GRO Ref Exmoor/ Vol 5c / Page 271)
William Frederick George Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1884 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a / Page 380)
Baptism: Duntisbourne Abbotts Parish in June 1884
Died: December 1884
Charles William Fletcher
Born: 9th September 1885
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1885 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a / Page 375)
Rodmarton Parish
Died in France in 1915
Charles Edward Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1885 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a/ Page 342)
Parish of Duntisbourne Abbots.
Died in December 1885.
Edward Winterbotham Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1885 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Vol 6a/ Page 351)
Father’s Name: William Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Mary Fletcher (Nee Ballinger)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Castle Street
The 1891 census is the first entry recorded after Edward’s birth and he is shown as being aged 6 and at school. Also living at 1 School Lane were his parents William (44) and Mary (40) plus his siblings Georgina (14); James (11) and Arthur (8).
In 1901 Edward was recorded as being a Labourer aged 15 years old and living at 1 School Lane with his parents William (56) and Mary (54). Also living at that address were his brothers James aged 21 and Arthur who is recorded as aged 20 but actually was aged 18.
The 1911 census tells us that Edward is a soldier with the 1st Wiltshire Regiment and is based in Pietermaritzburg South Africa.
Edward married Ada Sarah Jane Jones (B:1892) of Compton Abdale in the 3rd Quarter of 1914 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a/ Page 929).
(Their son Edward John William Fletcher was born on the 15th September 1914 in Northleach and after marrying Frances Price in Cirencester in 1952 died in Cheltenham in 1994)
The Gloucestershire Archives records an article in the Cheltenham Chronicle and Gloucestershire Graphic published on the 23rd October 1915 which records that Private Edward Winterbotham Fletcher of the 2nd Wiltshire Regiment aged 29 died from his wounds on the 3rd October 1915. Edward was buried in Etaples Military Cemetery France.
Mabel Margaret Maria Fletcher
Born: 13th February 1886
Baptised: 14th July 1886 (Same date as Walter Fletcher Born: 1886)
Father’s Name: George Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Emily Fletcher (Nee Harding)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 112 Cricklade Street
No sponsors listed on baptism record.
In the 1891 census Mabel is 5 years old and living with her parents George (31) and Emily (26) at 35 Dyer Street along with her siblings: – Joseph aged 8 years; Emily aged 3 and baby Wilfred aged 4 months. Mabel’s dad is a General Labourer.
In the 1901 census Mabel’s family are now living at 10 Cecily Hill; Mabel’s dad George is listed as being 42 and a Mason’s Labourer whilst his mum Emily is listed as being 35. Mabel’s siblings at this address were: James (now called Edward) 18; Emily (now called Kate) aged 12; Wilfred aged 10; Chester aged 7 and Lilian aged 4.
Mabel (22) of 8 Cecily Hill married 20 year old Frederick William Townsend, Labourer, of Thomas Street in Cirencester Parish Church on the 9th May 1908. Witnesses at the wedding were George Fletcher (mark) and Beatrice May Smith
In 1911 Mabel and her Husband Frederick were living at 9 Cecily Hill with their baby daughter Margaret Mabel who was one year old.
1921 census records that Mabel and Frederick are now living at 7 Cecily Hill and Margaret Mabel is now 11 years old. Mabel is 35 years old and a Forewoman at William Townsend Seedsman; Frederick is a Painters Assistant at the MSW Railway Works and the census tells us that Frederick originally came from Winson.
The September 1939 register lists Mabel and Frederick living at 34 Cecily Hill where they also accommodate 3 other people: – John A Chitty (B: 1885), Walter Davey (B: 1893) and Ellen Wheeler (B: 1872). The register also gives us Mabel’s date of birth as 13th February 1886.
Frederick died in Cirencester in 1946. His death was registered in Quarter 1 of 1946 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 685)
Mabel died in Cirencester in 1975 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 22/ Page 1496)
Theresa Fletcher
Birth Registered: 1st Quarter 1886 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a/ Page 378)
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Theresa Fletcher (Nee Long)
Theresa is listed in the 1891 census as aged 6 and living at 16 Lewis Lane with her parents Henry and Theresa Fletcher along with her siblings Henry aged 13; Susan aged 11; Ernest aged 7 ; and baby Alice aged 2.
Theresa died aged 7 in the Quarter 1 1893 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a/ Page 252)
Frederick Charles Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1886 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Volume 6a/ Page 31)
Baptised: 7th July 1886
Father’s Name: Frederick James Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Matilda Fletcher (Nee Wicks)
Father’s Occupation: Gardener
Residence: 32 School Lane
No sponsors listed on baptism record
The first census after Frederick’s birth is 1891 and this census shows us that Frederick’s parents are living in Bray Berkshire where his Dad is a Foreman Nurseryman. Frederick’s father (also Frederick) is aged 30 and his Mum Matilda is 33. This census tells us that Matilda was born in Oaksey Wiltshire and confirms that Frederick now aged 4 and his 3 year old sister Gertrude were both born in Cirencester. His one year old sister Elsie however was born in Maidenhead.
Ten years later in the 1901 census Frederick, his Mum and his siblings were all living in Teignmouth Devon. Frederick now aged 14 and working as a Clerk at the County Council has six siblings listed:- Gertrude (13); Elsie (11); Mildred (9); Emily (7); Ada (5) and Henry aged 1.Elsie,Mildred,Emily and Ada were all born in Maidenhead whereas Henry was born in Teignmouth. There is no mention of his Dad Frederick Snr in this entry as at the time of the census he was working in Guernsey.
A further decade later in 1911 Frederick was aged 24 and living in Burnley Lancashire with his mother Matilda (now aged 53) and five younger siblings. Frederick is working as a Printing Clerk. Also living at 530 Accrington Road were:- Gertrude (22) and Emily (17) who were both Dressmakers and Ada (15); George (11) and Arthur aged 8. There is no mention of Frederick’s Dad on this census at this address.
Frederick married a widow Mary Ann Chiles (born Mary Ann Buckley in 1886) in Quarter 3 1921 in Ipswich (GRO Ref: Ipswich/ Volume 4a/ Page 2639) and they went on to have three children: – Elsie in 1923; Marjorie and Peter in 1926.
Sadly Mary died aged 39 in Quarter 3 1926 a month after the birth of twins Peter and Marjorie. (GRO Ref: Ipswich/ Volume 4a/ Page 853)
Frederick married again in Ipswich in Quarter 2 1928 (GRO Ref: Ipswich/ Volume 4a/ Page 2424) to Ida Rattle (born 1895) and they had one child Jean born in June 1930
In the 1939 register Frederick was living at 30 Cauldwell Hill Road Ipswich with his second wife Ida. Their dates of birth are given as 4th May 1886 and 1st March 1895 respectively. Frederick is listed as being a Church Verger and Parish Clerk. A number of others were listed at this address on the register ….most are redacted indicating they were still alive at the time of the last review of the register. Peter Fletcher born in 1926 is shown on the record.
Frederick Charles died aged 84 in Ipswich in Quarter 2 1971 (GRO Ref: Ipswich/ Volume 4b / Page 2361)
Ida died aged 87 in Ipswich in Quarter 2 1982 (GRO Ref: Ipswich / Volume 10 / Page 2549)
Walter Fletcher
Born: 28th February 1886
Baptised: 14th July 1886 (Same date as Mabel Margaret Maria Fletcher Born: 1886)
Father’s Name: John Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Frances Henrietta Fletcher
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 112 Cricklade Street
No sponsors listed on baptism record
Walter’s birth was registered by his mother Frances Henrietta Fletcher (Nee Ludlow) on the 17th April 1886 with her mark. The birth certificate tells us his father John was a Road Labourer.
In the 1891 census Walter was aged 5 and living with his parents and grandparents at 112 Cricklade Street. It was a very full house with four adults and six children listed on the census. Head of the house according to the census was Walter’s grandfather James Ludlow (64), his wife Eliza Ludlow (62), Walter’s dad John is listed next aged 40, his wife Frances (35) is the fourth adult. Walter’s siblings were: – John E (13); William J (10); Edwin G (8); Ada (3) and baby Bert just 9 months old.
Walter died in Cirencester in Q2 1893 aged 7 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 6a/ Page 213). His burial is recorded in the parish records as being on the 5th April 1893 and he was buried in Chesterton Cemetery.
Arthur George Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1887 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a /Page 360)
Baptised in Duntisbourne Abbots Parish 7th August 1887
Gertrude Matilda Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1887 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 355)
Baptised: 7th December 1887
Father’s Name: Fredrick James Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Matilda Fletcher (Nee Wicks)
Father’s Occupation: Gardener
Residence: 36 Chester Street
Gertrude first entry on the records after her birth is in the 1891 census when she is three years old. In the three years after her birth her parents had moved to Bray in Berkshire where her father Frederick was a Foreman Nurseryman. The family were living at Grenfell Place Bray her father was aged 30 and her mother Matilda was aged 33. Living with Gertrude at the family home was older brother Frederick aged 4 and younger sister Elsie who was one year old and born in Bray.
In 1901 Gertrude is 13 and the census shows she is living with her family in Teignmouth Devon. Her father a successful Nurseryman moved his family from project to project and in this census he is not present as it looks like he had already moved on to his next project in Guernsey. Also on the census is her mother Matilda aged 42; her older brother Fredrick C aged 14 who was at work as a clerk in the County Council plus her younger siblings:- Elsie aged 11; Mildred 9; Emily 7; Ada 5; and Henry G aged 1 who had been born in Teignmouth.
In the 1911 census the family were living at 530 Accrington Road in Burnley Lancashire and Gertrude was a Dressmaker aged 22. Her father Frederick James was not on this census and had probably moved on to his next project. Others recorded on the census at this address were: Frederick Charles aged 24 who was a Printers Clerk; Emily aged 17 who was also a Dressmaker; Ada aged 15 (no occupation given); George aged 11 and Arthur aged 8 who had been born in St Peter Port Guernsey.
No further records found
Ada Frances Fletcher
Born: 9th March 1888
Birth Registered: Quarter 2 1888 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/Page 369)
Father’s Name: John Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Frances Henrietta Fletcher (Nee Ludlow)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 112 Cricklade Street
In the 1891 census Ada aged 3 is recorded as the Granddaughter of the Head of the household James Ludlow aged 64 who was a Painter and Decorator. Also living at 112 Cricklade Street was James’s wife Eliza aged 62 and Ada’s Mum and Dad John (40) and Frances (35) as well her siblings John S (13); William J (10); Edwin G (8); Walter (5) and Bert 9 months old.
By the time of the 1901 census Ada is 14 and is working as a General Domestic Servant and living at her parents’ home in 11 School Lane Watermoor. Her Dad John is now aged 49 and her Mum Frances (recorded as Fanny) 42. Also living there were Fanny’s widowed Mum Eliza now 72 and Ada’s brother Bert aged 10.
The records show Ada had two children as a single parent: – Eileen Frances born in Cirencester in 1904 and Joyce born in Cirencester in 1909.
In the 1911 census Ada now aged 23 is living in Upper Marlborough Road in St Albans where she is employed as a Cook. Her employers are Mr and Mrs George Phipps. George Phipps is a Stock Broker.
Ada’s children Eileen and Joyce are staying with their Grandparents John and Frances in School Lane in the 1911 Cirencester census
On the 16th July 1914 now aged 26 Ada married George Curtis (Born 1881 in Alveston Gloucestershire) in Shepton Mallett Parish Church, Somerset. George’s Occupation was given as Labourer on the Parish Marriage Banns.
Ada and George had two children: – Queenie born in Thornbury in 1915 and George Edward born in Cirencester in 1917
The 1919 Electoral Roll shows Ada and George Curtis have moved to Cirencester and living at 93 Watermoor Road.
In 1921 the census shows Ada and George are living at 95 Watermoor Road where Ada aged 33 is a School Cleaner at Watermoor School. George is 30 and a Labourer for the Midlands and South West Railway Company. Also at this address are their two children:- Queenie Curtis aged 6 who was born in Alveston and George Carter who was aged 4 and born in Cirencester. Ada’s daughter Joyce Fletcher aged 12 was also part of the family group and noted as George’s Step Daughter.
The 1939 register shows Ada and George are now living at 45 Watermoor Road. Their dates of Birth are confirmed as Ada 9th March 1888 and George as 20th July 1881. George’s occupation is given as Council Employee (Heavy Work).
Ada died in Cirencester on 24th June 1947 and was buried on the 27th June 1947. Residence at date of death is given as 45 Watermoor Road.
George died in Cashes Green in Stroud District on 27th April 1965. (GRO Ref: – Stroud/ Volume 7b/ Page 534)
Alice Fletcher
Birth Registered: Quarter 3 1888 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Vol 6a/ Page 348)
Father’s Name: Henry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Theresa Fletcher (Nee Long)
The first census record we have for Alice is in the 1891 census where she is recorded as being age 2 and at the time the youngest child of Henry and Theresa Fletcher living at 16 Lewis Lane. Her dad Henry was aged 40 and a Labourer at the Coal Wharf. Her Mum Theresa was aged 32 and originally from County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Her older siblings were listed as: – Henry (13); Susan (11); Ernest (7) and Theresa aged 6.
Alice’s father Henry died in 1892 when Alice was 4 and her mother Theresa had married again in1895 to Charles Smith a Stonemason.
In the 1901 census Alice is entered on the record as “Olive” which seems to be a transcription error. Alice was still living at 16 Lewis Lane and was aged 12. Also at this address was her mother Theresa Smith aged 46 and her step father Charles Smith aged 45 whose occupation is given as “Hay Turner”. Her siblings and step siblings living at 16 Lewis Lane were: Henry Fletcher (23) a Stone Mason; Ernest Fletcher (18) a Plumbers Apprentice; Edith Fletcher (10); Emily Smith aged 12.
Alice was still living at 16 Lewis Lane in the 1911 census which tells us she was a single woman aged 22 and a Dressmaker. Also recorded on the census were her mother Theresa Smith aged 56 and her step father Charles Smith aged 55 who was originally from Daglingworth and was employed as a “Hay Trusser” plus Alice’s sister Edith Fletcher aged 19 also a Dressmaker.
Not too much has changed in the 1921 census at 16 Lewis Lane. Alice is now 32 and a Dressmaker for Frederick Boulton Drapers of 124 Market Place Cirencester as is her sister Edith now aged 30. Her mother Theresa is aged 66 and the census confirms she was born in Aghalee Ireland. Her stepfather Charles Smith is also aged 66 and still employed as a “Hay Trusser”. His employer is given as John Smith and Sons Hay and Corn Merchants.
In the 1939 war time register Alice is shown as a single woman living with her sister and brother in law Edith and Frederick Wood at 11 Kingsmead. Her date of birth is given as 9th July 1889 (a discrepancy of one year) and her occupation is given as “Upholsterer”
Alice died aged 58 in Cirencester in Quarter 1 1947 (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Volume 7b / Page 516)
Emily Kate Fletcher
Birth Registered: Quarter 3 1888 (GRO Ref: Cirencester /Volume 6a/ Page 345)
Father’s Name: George Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Emily Fletcher (Nee Harding)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: Dyer Street
Emily is aged 3 in the 1891 census and at that time was the youngest daughter of George and Emily Fletcher living at 35 Dyer Street. Also living that address on the census were: Joseph E aged 8; Mabel M M aged 5 and baby Wilfred G who was just 4 months old. Her dad George is recorded as being a General Labourer aged 31 and her mum Emily aged 26.
1901
The 1911 census Emily and her parents were living at 8 Cecily Hill. Emily is aged 23 and was a General Servant working for a Newspaper Agent. Her father George was a 52 year old Builders Labourer and her mother Emily was aged 47. Emily’s siblings still living at home were William Chester aged 17; Gertrude Lilian aged 14 and Eileen Glencoe aged 7
In the 1921 census the Fletcher family were still living at 8 Cecily Hill. Emily was aged 32 and worked as a Mill Hand for W Townsend Seed Merchant of Barton Hill Cirencester. Her father George age on the census was given as 68 and working as a Builders Labourer for Saunders and Son of Ashcroft Cirencester. Her mother Emily was recorded as being 54. (Both parents’ ages on this census are questionable given previous information). Emily’s siblings on the census were: William Chester aged 27; Gertrude Lilian aged 24 and Eileen Glencoe aged 18.
Emily married bachelor Henry Charles Herbert of Quenington in Cirencester Parish Church on the 22nd November 1924. Henry, son of John Herbert (Deceased), was aged 32 and a Groom. Witnesses at the wedding were John Poole Herbert and Letty Mildred May Herbert.
In the 1930 Electoral Roll Emily and Henry were living at Galliherns Cottages in Shrivenham Berkshire
The wartime 1939 register tells us that Emily and Henry had moved to the Bracknell/Wokingham area and were living at Corner Cottage Nuptown (Easthampstead Road) and they had two children. Emily is entered on the register as “Kate” and her date of birth is given as 21st May 1888. Henry’s occupation is given as Groom/Gardener and his date of birth given as 25th February 1890. Their two children are given as Wilfred born in 1927 and Kathleen born in 1930. (Note: Given Henry’s occupation and the area they lived it is possible Henry worked at Easthampton Park for The Marquis of Downshire)
The 1946 Electoral Roll shows that Kate and Henry were still living at Corner Cottage Nuptown after WWII.
Henry died when he was 75 and his death was registered in Cirencester in Quarter 3 1966 (GRO Ref; Cirencester/ Volume 7b / Page 321)
Emily died aged 97 in Chippenham April 1986 (GRO Ref: Chippenham/ Volume 23/ Page 1803)
Albert Henry Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1888 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a /Page 355)
Baptised: 23rd December 1888
Father: Raymond Fletcher
Mother: Anna (Hannah) Fletcher (Nee Clark)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 40 Cricklade Street
Albert died age 5 months in 1889. The Parish Record gives his Burial date as 12th May 1889. His death was registered in Cirencester in June 1889 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a / Page 209)
Charlotte Fletcher
Birth Registered: Quarter 4 1888 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a / Page 353)
Baptised; 15th November 1888
Father’s Name: Raymond Fletcher
Mother’s Name; Hannah Fletcher (Nee Clark)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 40 Cricklade Street
In 1891 the census entry shows Charlotte was aged 2 and her brother Raymond aged 7 months were living at 11 Stepstairs Lane with their parents Raymond (and Hannah.
By 1901 the family had grown and were living at 2 School Lane. In addition to her parents and her brother Raymond, Charlotte now had two younger sisters Georgina aged 5 and Leah aged 3.
At the time of the 1911 census Charlotte was working as a Laundry Maid at Cirencester Laundry and living with her parents Raymond and Hannah at 7 Midland Road. Also living at that address were her sisters Georgina Agnes (aged 16) and Lilly aged 13. Her brother Raymond aged 20 was entered on the census and then removed as he was a serving soldier in Malta.
24 year old Charlotte of 7 Midland Road married 22 year old John Edward Smith also of 7 Midland Road in Cirencester Parish Church on the 11th October 1913. John’s occupation is given as Carter and his father is recorded as Andrew Smith (deceased) also a Carter. Witnesses at the wedding were Charles Poole and Ellen Emma Pocock. (John was originally from Barnsley Gloucestershire – D.O.B 31st May 1891)
In the 1921 census Charlotte now aged 32 and John (aged 30) are living in Maisey Hampton with their two children John A A Smith aged 8 and Lilian A Smith aged 9 months. They are staying with John’s older sister Elizabeth Hayward (aged 39) and her husband George Hayward (aged 41) who was a Shepherd.
John died aged 36 and his death was registered in Cirencester in Quarter 1 1928 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a / Page 535)
The Electoral Roll of 1933 shows Charlotte living at 7 Midland Road along with her sister Leah Maud Telling
In the 1939 register Charlotte is living at 38 Sperringate and her date of birth is given as 11th November 1888 and her status is given as “Widow”. Living with her was her younger sister Leah (listed as Lily). Leah’s date of birth is given as 22nd September 1897 and her occupation is given as General Laundry Hand. The register lists her as “S” for “single”. Also living with them is Elizabeth M L Smith who was born on 23rd January 1916 in Avonmouth and is noted as “Incapacitated”.
Charlotte died aged 78 in Cirencester in Quarter 3 1965 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 7b / Page 332)
James Paul Fletcher
Birth Registered: Quarter1 1889 (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Volume 6a / Page 859)
James Fletcher
Born: 29th June 1889
Baptised: 30th June 1889
Father: Ernest Fletcher
Mother: May Fletcher (Nee Heron)
Father’s Occupation: Porter
Residence: 146 Cricklade Street
James died when he was one day old on the day he was baptised 30th June 1889. There is an entry of “PB” next to his baptism record which might suggest it was a premature birth.
Bert Fletcher
Born: 13th July 1890
Baptised: 22nd June 1892 (Same date as Edith Frances Henrietta Fletcher Born: 1891)
Father’s Name: John Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Frances Henrietta Fletcher
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 11 School Lane
No sponsors listed on Baptism record.
The first census after Bert’s birth was in 1891 and he is living at 112 Cricklade Street which is the home of his grandparents James and Eliza Ludlow. James is aged 64 and is a Painter’s Labourer. His grandmother Eliza is aged 62. Bert’s dad John is their son-in-law and is a General Labourer aged 41. His Mum Frances is 35 years old. Bert’s five siblings are also at this address and are:- John S (13); William J (11); Edwin G (8); Walter (5) and Ada aged 3.
By the time of the 1901 census Bert is aged 10 and living at 11 School Lane with his parents John aged 49 and Frances (recorded as Fanny) aged 42. John is recorded as a Mason’s Labourer and Fanny is a “Domestic Charwoman”. His sister Ada aged 14 was the only other remaining sibling still living at home and she was working as a “General Servant – Domestic”. Bert’s Grandmother Eliza aged 72 also lived with them at this time and was the “Children’s Caretaker”
Ten years later in the 1911 census Bert now aged 31 is still living at 11 School Lane along with his parents John (62) and Francis (53) both Bert and his dad are recorded as Brewery Labourers. Also living at this address are Ada’s two daughters Eileen aged 6 and Joyce aged 2.
Bert enlisted with the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1915 (Service No: 134 and 21191) and was injured in France in November 1917. Bert completed his service in 1919 as a Lance Corporal.
By the time of the 1921 census Bert is almost 30 years and 11 months old and is a Builder’s Labourer working for J Barnsley and Co of Coates and living with his parents at 10 School Lane. His father John is 68 and a Lime Burner for E J Price. His mother Frances is 62. Also living at 10 School Lane is his niece Eileen Frances who was aged 16 and a General Domestic Servant. (His uncle James Alexander Fletcher and his family lived next door at 11 School Lane.)
The 1939 census shows Bert living at 29 School Lane and his occupation listed as “Platelayer GWR – Permanent Way Maintenance”. He is recorded as “Single” and confirms his date of birth as 13th July 1890.
Bert died at 3 Cecily Hill Cirencester on the 26th March 1953 and was buried in Chesterton Cemetery on the 30th March 1953. Probate records show that his given address at the time of death was 29 School Lane.
Raymond Frederick Fletcher
Born: 16th February 1891
(The 1939 Register gives DOB as 16th January 1889 but all other records seem to confirm 1891 as the birth year)
Baptised: 19th August 1891 (Same date as Joseph Robert Fletcher of Watermoor Road, B: 1891)
Father’s Name: Raymond Fletcher (B: 1851)
Mother’s Name: Hannah Fletcher (Nee Clark)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 11 Stepstairs Lane
Sponsors not listed at Baptism
Raymond (or Ray) is included in the 1891 census as a one month old baby with a two year old sister Charlotte. The census shows him and his sister, and parents Raymond and Hannah, were living at 11 Stepstairs Lane. Hannah is shown as originally from Eastington.
By 1901 the family had moved to 2 School Lane and living next door to William Fletcher and his family. Raymond’s Dad Raymond is shown as 50 years old and Hannah aged 39. Raymond is now aged 10 and Charlotte aged 12. They now have two other siblings Georgina aged 5 and Leah aged 3. All the children were born in Cirencester.
In the 1911 census Raymond aged 22 is listed as Private Raymond Fletcher of Cirencester of the 2nd Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment based in Malta.
Raymond spent some time during WW1 in France (There is a note in the Gloucestershire Archives regarding an article about a Private Ray Fletcher from Cirencester injured in France in February 1915 – this is not obtainable on line)
Raymond married Jesse Goscombe daughter of Frank Allard Goscombe of School Lane Cirencester, in Coventry in Q3 1915 (GRO Ref: Coventry/ Vol 1d/ Page 1332) (Note: On some documents “Jesse” is recorded as “Jessie”)
When Raymond returned to Cirencester after his WW1 service the records show Raymond and Jesse faced significant family tragedies with the loss of infant children in 1918 (Jessie), 1919 (Raymond) and 1932 (No name recorded)
In 1921 Raymond and Jesse now aged 31 and 24 respectively are living at 31 Midland Road with baby Raymond born in 1920 and who was 15 months old at the time of the census. Raymond is recorded as working as a Foundry Labourer at George Jukes’ Brass and Iron Foundry in Watermoor Road
Their family grew further after the 1921 census with Frederick born in 1923; William born in 1924; Joan in 1926, Eric in 1930 and Ruby in 1934.
The 1929 Electoral Roll shows Raymond and Jesse living at 8 Midland Road
In the 1939 Register Raymond and Jesse are shown as living at 21 Querns Road and four children are listed:- Frederick aged 16 and a Grocery and Provisions Errand person; William aged 15 and also a Grocery and Provisions Errand person; Joan aged 13 and at school; Eric aged 8 also at school. The Register gives Jesse’s DOB as 28th August 1894 and tells us that Raymond was a General Labourer working for the Municipal Authority (involved in Decontamination). There appears to be one other name on the Register but that is redacted……this is probably their daughter Ruby aged 5.
The 1955 Electoral Roll shows Raymond and Jesse still living at 21 Querns Road along with Eric Fletcher and Elizabeth M Fletcher.
Raymond died in Cirencester in April 1962 and was buried in Chesterton Cemetery. The record shows him as aged 71 but if his birth date was as given in the 1939 Register he was in fact 73.(GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 7b/ Page 355)
Jesse died in Cirencester in 1976 aged 80 (or 82 if her birth date was 28th August 1894 as recorded in the 1939 Register)
Wilfred George Fletcher
Birth Registered: 1st Quarter 1891 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 383)
Baptism: 7th June 1893 (Same date as William Chester Fletcher B: 1893)
Father’s Name: George Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Emily Fletcher (Nee Harding)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 35 Dyer Street
No sponsors listed on baptism record
In the 1901 census Wilfred is aged 10 and living at 8 Cecily Hill with his parents George (42) and Emily (35) and five siblings:- Edward (18); Mabel (15); Kate (12); Chester (7) and Lilian (4)
Wilfred died in Cirencester in 1901 aged 10. His death was registered in Q2 1901 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 241). Wilfred was buried in Chesterton Cemetery on the 29th June 1901.
Edith Frances Henrietta Fletcher
Birth Registration not found
Baptised: 22nd June 1892 (Same date as Bert Fletcher Born: 13th July 1890)
Father’s Name: John Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Frances Henrietta (Nee Ludlow)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 11 School Lane
No sponsors listed on baptism record
No further records found
Joseph Robert Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1891 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a /Page 376)
Baptised: 19th August 1891 (Same date as Raymond Frederick Fletcher B: 16th February 1891)
Father’s Name: Joseph Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Rose Fletcher (Nee Luce)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 11 Stepstairs Lane (entry says Watermoor Road)
Sponsors not listed at Baptism
Joseph is included in the 1901 census as aged 10 and living with his mother at 11 Stepstairs Lane. His father Joseph was away serving in the Boer War at the time of the census.
Joseph’s mother Rosina or Rose died in 1907 when he was 15 or 16 years old.
The 1911 census shows Joseph aged 18 (should be 19/20) living as a Lodger at 2 Stepstairs Lane along with his Father Joseph Snr. His occupation is given as Undercarter on a Farm
Joseph Robert Fletcher died aged 21 in Cirencester in Q2 1912 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a /Page 433) and was buried on 20th April 1912.
Ellen Fletcher
Born: 1891
Father’s Name : Harry Fletcher
Mother’s Name : Mary Jane Fletcher (Nee Baker)
Ellen was born in St Phillips Bristol on the 24th May 1891 to Cirencester born Harry Fletcher (B:1864) and Somerset born Mary Jane Fletcher(Nee Baker)
The records show that in 1901 she was 9 years old and living with her parents in Weston- Super- Mare.
Sometime following the death of her mother in 1904 Ellen moved to her dad’s hometown of Cirencester with most of her family and in the 1911 census she is shown aged 19 living in Gloucester Street with her widower dad Harry and four siblings: Harry aged 17; Gilbert John aged 13; Thomas Charles aged 12 and her little sister Fanny Emily aged 9.
No record found of Ellen in the 1921 census
In 1927 Ellen married widower Richard Adkins (1873 – 1952) a Blacksmith and former Soldier in Cirencester (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Volume 6a /Page 513)
The 1939 War time register shows Ellen and Richard as living at 11 Gloucester Street and four children are listed (one redacted).
Richard died in 1952 aged 79. His death was registered in Gloucester City (GRO Ref: Gloucester City/ Volume 7b/ Page 441)
Ellen died in Cirencester in 1966 aged 75 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 7b /Page 324)
Ernest Henry Fletcher
Born: 23rd April 1893
Baptism: 17th May 1893
Father’s Name: Ernest Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Mary Ann Fletcher (Nee Heron)
Father’s Occupation: Coachman
Residence: Gosditch Street
No sponsors listed on Baptism record
The first census record for Ernest is in 1901 when he was 8 years old and living with his family at 146 Cricklade Street. His dad Ernest was a Groom aged 35; his mum Mary was a self-employed Dressmaker age 40 and his siblings were Frederick aged 6 and Reginald aged 3.
In the 1911 census Ernest is listed as an “Ordinary Seaman” aged 18 in the Royal Navy list of Officers, Crew and Marines on board HM ships at the date of the census.
Ernest married Winifred Maud Gilley (born 1895) in Devonport in the 3rd Quarter of 1895 (GRO Ref:
Ernest and Winifred had a daughter Iris Violet May on the 11th December 1917.
In 1921 Ernest and Winifred are living at 6 Ken Street in Devonport with 3 year old Violet May. Ernest is aged 28 and working as a Postman for the General Post Office out of the Horrabridge Office. Winifred’s age is given as 25 years and 9 months.
In October 1922 Ernest and Winifred had a son Ernest Reginald Herbert while living in Ecclesall Bierlow in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
The 1939 wartime register tells us that Ernest and Winifred were living in Kingston upon Hull at 13 Wells Street where Ernest was still working as a postman. Ernest’s date of birth is given as 23rd April 1893 and Winifred’s as 28th September 1895. Also living with them was their son Ernest R H who was a Confectioner’s Assistant.
Winifred died in Kingston upon Hull in 1943. Her death was registered in Leeds in Quarter 1 of 1943 (GRO Ref: Leeds / Volume 9b/ Page 324)
Ernest died in Hull in Quarter 4 in 1976 (GRO Ref: Hull/ Volume 7/ Page 0960)
William Chester Fletcher
Birth Registered: 21st April 1893
Baptism: 7th June 1893 (Same date as Wilfred George Fletcher B: 1891)
Father’s Name: George Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Emily Fletcher (Nee Harding)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 35 Dyer Street
No sponsors listed on baptism record
In the 1901 census William is in fact recorded as Chester and is aged 7. He is living at 8 Cecily Hill with his parents George (aged 42 and a Mason’s Labourer) and Emily (aged 35). Also living at the address were William Chester’s siblings:- Edward aged 18 who was a Bag Turner at a Flour Mill; Mabel aged 15; Kate aged 12 ; Wilfred aged 10 and Lilian aged 4.
The 1911 census records that William now aged 17 is an “Out Porter” and living with his parents George and Emily at 8 Cecily Hill and his sisters Emily Kate (23) whose Occupation is given as General Servant and Gertrude Lilian aged 14. (Note: An Out Porter was one who transported Luggage to or from a station)
The following information about William’s WW1 service has been kindly supplied by Andy Head:-
At the outbreak of WW1 he volunteered to be a territorial soldier and joined the 1/5th battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment. He served abroad with them from 29/03/1915 and was finally discharged on 24/03/1919. His Military Medal award was published in the London Gazette on 23.7.1919 “240310 – Cpl. W.C. Fletcher, 5th Bn. Glouc Regt. (Cirencester)”. William Fletcher’s recommendation for his M.M. is given in “Battle of the 100 Days, Landrecies” 12-16th October 1918 page 354 “Pte. Williams, L/Cpl. Fletcher & L/Cpl. Pugh never failed to deliver messages entrusted to them under the most difficult conditions”. From this we can gather that his role was as a runner delivering messages under fire between trenches and during fighting advances, in order to keep communication flowing between the front-line troops and the officers in command.
He was also mentioned in the Gloucestershire Regimental magazine, the “Back Badge” in the Summer 1955 edition, page 189 (Obituary).
Note: The Military Medal was the equivalent to the Commissioned Officer’s Military Cross for Non Commissioned Servicemen and Women. William was obviously regarded as brave and diligent soldier.
William returned to civilian life after being demobbed and the 1921 census tells us he was 27 and living at 7 Cecily Hill with his parents Emily and George and his siblings- (Emily Kate aged 32;Gertrude Lilian aged 24 and Eileen Glencoe aged 19). His occupation is given as Tar Sprayer working for a contractor in Halifax Yorkshire.
William married Florence Ethel Godsell (B: 16th February 1895) in Cirencester on the 5th August 1922.
Their daughter Beryl was born in April 1932.
The 1939 register shows William living at 25 Bowling Green Avenue with Florence and their daughter Beryl aged 7.
William died aged 61 in Cirencester in Quarter 1 1955 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 7b / Page 484). William was living at South Cerney Road when he died. Williams’s burial was on the 25th February 1955 at Chesterton Cemetery
Florence died aged 84 in Cirencester Memorial Hospital on the 29th September 1979.(GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 22/ Page 1743)
Alfred William Fletcher
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1893 (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Vol 6a / Page 350)
Baptism: 9th May 1894
Father’s Name: Joseph Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Rosina Fletcher (Nee Luce)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 5 School Lane
No sponsors listed on baptism record
Alfred is included in the 1901 census where he is aged 7 and living with his mother Rosina (or Rose) at 11 Stepstairs Lane. His father Joseph was away serving in the Boer War at the time of the census.
Alfred’s mother Rosina dies in 1907 when he was 13/14 years old
Alfred had moved away in the 1911 census
Frederick James Fletcher
Birth Registered: 3rd Quarter 1894 (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Volume 6a / Page 338)
Baptised: 15th August 1894
Father’s Name: Ernest Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Mary Ann Fletcher (Nee Heron)
Father’s Occupation: Groom
Residence: 13 Gosditch Street
No sponsors listed on baptism record.
In the 1901 census
The 1911 census shows Frederick aged 15 (actual age 17) working as a Newspaper errand boy and living at home at 11 Lewis Lane with his parents Ernest (45) and Mary (known as May) aged 50. His younger brother Reginald aged 13, according to the census, also lived at home and was at school.
On the 13th June 1912 aged 18 Frederick joined the Royal Navy for a twelve year assignment. He started as a Boy Sailor on HMS Ganges and sailed on various ships of the Royal Navy completing his service as Able Bodied Seaman Fletcher aboard HMS Resolution in 1924.
Frederick James died in Hull on the 12th February 1965 (GRO Ref: Hull/ Volume 2a / Page 170)
According to Probate Records Frederick James died at Selby Street Hull but his address was given as 11 Roland Street.
Georgina Agnes Fletcher
Birth Registered: 2nd Quarter 1895 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/Vol 6a/Page 366)
Baptised: 19th June 1895
Father’s Name: Raymond Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Hannah Fletcher (Nee Clarke)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 11 Stepstairs Lane
No sponsors listed on baptism record
Georgina first appearance in the census records is 1901 when she is shown as being 5 years old and living with her family at 2 School Lane. Her parents Raymond and Hannah are aged 50 and 39. Her siblings in the census are recorded as: – Charlotte (12) Raymond F (10) and Leah M (3). The census also tells us that Raymond was a General Labourer and her mother Hannah was originally from Eastington.
In the 1911 census Georgina is 16 years old and living at 7 Midland Road with her parents Raymond (60) and Hannah (50) and working as a Domestic Servant. Also at home were her sisters Charlotte (22) who was a Laundry Maid and Lily (13) who was at school. Her dad Ray worked for the council as a General Labourer.
In 1921 Georgina was 26 and working for 70 year old Agnes Kinnett as a Domestic Servant in 17 High Street Cricklade.
25 year old Georgina married 29 year old Robert Chivers (B: 1891) in Cricklade on the 5th November 1921 (GRO Ref: Cricklade/ Volume 5a /Page 115)
Georgina and Robert went on to have three children: – Alexander (1923); Edna (1929) and Greta (1931).
In the wartime register of September 1939 Georgina and Robert were living at 3 Common Hill Cricklade. Robert was working at RAF South Cerney as a Stoker and his date of birth is recorded as 8th December 1891. Georgina is listed as a “Housewife” with her date of birth recorded as 5th May 1895. Their son Alexander is recorded as a Labourer at a Milk Cannery Factory whilst their two daughters Edna and Greta are at school.
Robert’s death was registered in Swindon in Quarter 2 1957 aged 66 (GRO Ref: Swindon/ Volume 7c /Page 505)
Georgina’s death was registered in Swindon in Quarter 3 in 1987 aged 92 (GRO Ref: Swindon/ Volume23 /Page 1970)
Harry Fletcher
Born: 1894
Father’s Name : Harry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Mary Jane Fletcher ( Nee Baker)
Harry was born in Weston-Super- Mare (Axbridge) in the 2nd Quarter 1894 to Cirencester born Harry Fletcher (B:1864) and Mary Jane Fletcher(Nee Baker)
The records show that in 1901 he was 6 years old and living with his parents in Weston- Super- Mare.
Sometime following the death of his mother in 1904 Harry moved to his dad’s hometown of Cirencester with most of his family and in the 1911 census he is shown aged 17 living in Gloucester Street with his widower dad Harry and four siblings: Ellen aged 19; Gilbert John aged 13; Thomas Charles aged 12 and his young sister Fanny Emily aged 9. Harry was an Errand Boy.
We don’t have details of when Harry joined the Army but we know he was Killed in Action on 23rd July 1916 (See War Memorial entry)
Violet May Fletcher
Born: 14th November 1895 (at 5.45pm)
Birth registered on the 18th November 1895 by Violet’s mother May Fletcher
Baptised: 22nd December 1895 (Same date as her younger twin Wilfred Gilbert Fletcher, Born: 1895)
Father’s Name: Ernest Fletcher
Mother’s Name: May Fletcher (Nee Cashmore)
Father’s Occupation: Groom
Residence: 13 Stepstairs Lane
No sponsors listed on baptism record
In the 1901 census 5 year old Violet is shown as living with her grandparents Henry (68) and Hannah (66) at 136 and 137 Cricklade Street. Also living at the Newsagents run by Henry was her aunt Kezia aged 24 who was a Newsagent’s Assistant. (There is no reason provided why Violet is living with her grandparents)
In 1911 15 year old Violet was still living with her now widowed grandfather Henry (79) at 137 Cricklade Street along with her aunt Fanny Florence who was aged 38 at the time of the census.
Ten years later Violet was living and working in London. According the 1921 census Violet was a House Maid in the household of Captain Sambourne of 18 Stafford Terrace Kensington. Other servants at the address were: 47 year old Housekeeper Amy Bessie Vale originally from Weston Super Mare and 42 year old Parlour Maid Marie Louise Allenbach originally from Berne Switzerland.
In the September 1939 wartime register Violet was working as a House Maid for Joseph and Margaret Gray in Gardeners Lane in Beaconsfield. Violet’s date of birth is recorded as 14th November 1895. Joseph was a retired Baker and Cake Maker.
Violet died aged 45 in Cirencester in the 3rd Quarter of 1941 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 811) and was buried on the 5th August 1941.
Wilfred Gilbert Fletcher
Born: 14th November 1895 (at 6.30pm)
Birth Registered on the 18th November 1895 by Wilfred’s mother May Fletcher.
Baptised: 22nd December 1895 (Same date as his older twin Violet May Fletcher)
Father’s Name: Ernest Fletcher
Mother’s Name: May Fletcher (Nee Cashmore)
Father’s Occupation: Groom
Residence: 13 Stepstairs Lane
No sponsors listed on baptism record
Wilfred died aged 9 months in Cirencester in August 1896 (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Volume 6a/ Page 204)
Gertrude Lilian Fletcher
Born: 30th September 1896 (D.O.B stated as 1897 in 1939 register)
Birth Registered: 4th Quarter 1896 (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Volume 6a / Page 352)
Baptism: 11th November 1896
Father’s Name: George Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Emily Fletcher (Nee Harding)
Father’s Occupation: Labourer
Residence: 8 Cecily Hill
No sponsors listed on baptism record
The 1901 census taken on the 31st March 1901 shows Gertrude recorded as Lilian aged 4 living with her parents George a 42 year old Mason’s Labourer and Emily aged 35 plus five siblings :- Edward (18); Mabel (15): Kate (12); Wilfred (10); and Chester (7).
In 1911 Gertrude was 14 and living at 8 Cecily Hill with her parents George and Emily and three of her siblings: Emily Kate aged 23; William Chester aged 17; Eileen Glencoe aged 9.
Ten years later in 1921 Gertrude now aged 24 was still living at 8 Cecily Hill with her parents George and Emily whose ages at the date of the census are given as 68 and 54 respectively. (In George’s case this is an error of some years .. he would have been 62 in 1921) Also included on the census were Gertrude’s siblings who were still living at home: – Emily Kate aged 32; William Chester aged 27 and Eileen Glencoe aged 18.
30 year old Gertrude married 26 year old Motor Mechanic Edward J F Haines of 58 Gloucester Street in Cirencester Parish Church on the 27th August 1927. Gertrude’s father George is recorded as a Labourer as is Edward’s father Cornelius. Witnesses at the wedding were Raymond William Richings and Margaret Mabel Townsend
The 1939 register shows that Gertrude and Edward are living in Tetbury at Boxwell Court Cottage where Edward is recorded as a Chauffeur and Gertrude is undertaking “Domestic Duties”. Gertrude’s date of birth is given as 30th September 1897 and Edward’s as 22nd May 1901. Edward is listed as a member of the Observer Corps and Gertrude involved with the ARP Casualty section.
Gertrude’s death was registered in the Gloucestershire Rural registration area in Quarter 3 1896 (GRO Ref: Gloucester R / Volume 7b/ Page 952)
Edward’s death was registered in Swindon in Quarter 3 1974 (GRO Ref: Swindon / Volume 23 / Page 2062)
Gilbert John Fletcher
Born: 1897
Father’s Name: Harry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Mary Jane Fletcher (Nee Baker)
Gilbert was born in Weston-Super- Mare (Axbridge) on the 7th November 1897 to Cirencester born Harry Fletcher (B:1864) and Mary Jane Fletcher(Nee Baker)
The records show that in 1901 he was 3 years old and living with his parents in Weston- Super- Mare.
Sometime following the death of his mother in 1904 Harry moved to his dad’s home town of Cirencester with most of his family and in the 1911 census he is shown aged 13 living in 180 Gloucester Street with his widower dad Harry and four siblings: Ellen aged 19; Harry aged 17 ; Thomas Charles aged 12 and his young sister Fanny Emily aged 9.
Gilbert enlisted in a short service attestation in the Norfolk Regiment aged 18 in 1916 and completed his service in Swindon in 1920.
In the June 1921 census 23-year-old Gilbert is working and living at Rendcombe College as a “Kitchen Man”
In 1922 Gilbert married Lily Fawcett in Cirencester (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 1014)
The Electoral Roll for 1932 shows Gilbert and Lily living in Rendcombe.
The 1939 wartime register shows Gilbert and Lily living in Cornwall Gardens Kensington. Gilbert was working as a Kitchen Porter and Lily as a Cook. The register tells us that Lily was born on the 27th December 1892.
Gilbert died in Cirencester on the 23rd June1978 aged 80
No record found of Lily’s date of death
Charles John Fletcher
Born: 27th November 1897
Baptised: 18th December 1901 (same date as Albert William Fletcher B: 1900)
Father’s Name: Not given
Mother’s Name: Georgina Fletcher
Father’s Occupation: Not given
Residence: 85 Cricklade Street
No sponsors listed on baptism record
In the 1901 census Charles J is 3 years old and living with his 70 year old grandmother Margaret Fletcher (nee Hulbert) in 85 Cricklade Street along with his mother Georgina aged 20 and his brother Albert W who was one year old. Also living at the premises was a Boarder, Caroline Iles (also a Widow) aged 67, who was listed as a “Washerwoman”.
Charles aged 12 and his brother Albert William aged 10 travelled from London to Montreal in Canada on the 30th September 1910 as part of a group of Barnardo children all listed as “Farmhands”.
Charles John applied to join the Canadian Over-seas Expeditionary Force in 8th November 1915 at Duntroon in Ontario Province Canada and was approved by a Magistrate on the 7th February 1916. The Attestation form confirms Chas, as he calls himself, was born in Cirencester and gives his date of birth as 27th November 1897.He details his mother Georgina as his next of kin and his occupation on signing up is “Farmer”. His Regimental Number was 642660. Chas served in England and France including some time with the 1st Railway Troop in France. He was medically discharged with “Very Good” conduct in 1918 due to a prevailing medical condition of Haemophilia identified whilst serving. His medical treatment included spells at Epsom and Bearwood Wokingham. He sailed back to Canada from Liverpool.
(Notes: The on line Canadian military records thankfully are very extensive. Some points to note are:
- Chas gives his mother Georgina’s address as being 9 Gordon Road, Kilburn.
- Chas refers to his mother mostly as Georgina Fletcher but on one record her name is listed as Georgina Nelson Fletcher.
- The identification by the military medics of Charles’ hereditary Haemophilia condition might possibly give us a clue as to the reason for his Grandmother Eliza’s death shortly after the birth of his mother Georgina in 1880 even though the condition normally passes through the male side)
No further records found after Charles’s army service.
Leah Maud Fletcher
Born: 22nd September 1897 (GRO Ref: Cirencester / Volume 6a/ Page 343)
Father’s Name: Raymond Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Hannah Fletcher (Nee )
Leah appears on the 1901 census aged 3 living with her parents Raymond and Hannah at 2 School Lane. Also living there were her siblings Charlotte aged 12; Raymond aged 10; and Georgina A aged 5.
The 1911 census shows Leah is entered on the census as “Lily” and is a school girl aged 13 living with her parents Raymond and Hannah at 7 Midland Road. Also at that address were her sisters Charlotte age 22 and Georgina Agnes aged 16, Her Brother Raymond aged 20 is entered on the census and then crossed out as he was serving in the Army in Malta.
When Leah was 20 years old she married Frank William Telling an Engine Driver/Soldier (Private in the Devonshire Regiment) in Cirencester Parish Church on the 21st April 1919. Leah was living at 7 Midland Road when she married and Frank’s address is given as 12 Midland Road. He was the son of Charles William Telling a Baker.
The 1921 census records Leah Maud Telling as a married woman aged 23 living at 7 Midland Road with her parents Raymond aged 71 and Hannah aged 61. Also at the address was Elizabeth Smith aged 5 who was Raymond and Hannah’s granddaughter.
Leah is shown in the 1933 Electoral Roll as living at 7 Midland Road along with her sister Charlotte Smith
The 1939 register informs us that Leah (listed as Lily) was living with her widowed sister Charlotte at 38 Sperringate at the time the register was taken. Her date of birth is given as 22nd September 1897 and her occupation is given as General Laundry Hand. The register lists her as “S” for “single”. Charlotte’s date of birth is given as 11th November 1888. Also living with them is Elizabeth M L Smith who was born on 23rd January 1916 in Avonmouth and is noted as “Incapacitated”.
Leah Telling died in Cirencester in Quarter 4 1976 aged 79 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Vol 22/ Page 1765)
Note: It appears that Frank William Telling married twice more, in 1933 and again in 1947, but there is no indication of what happened to his marriage to Leah.
Margaret Esther Fletcher
Born 9th April 1898 (Born in Dublin)
Father’s Name: Robert Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Alice Fletcher (Nee Colgan)
Father’s Occupation: Tram Driver + Reserve Soldier
Residence: Dublin
The 1901 census tells us Margaret (known as Maggie) was a “visitor” in Bristol with her mother Alice at 81 Redcliffe Street. This is while her father Robert was in South Africa with the Gloucestershire Regiment in the Second Boer War.
In 1904 her brother James Michael was born in Bristol
In 1906 Margaret and James’s mother Alice died of Tuberculosis in Bristol when Margaret and James were 8 years and 2 years old respectively.
Following Alice’s death Robert returned to Cirencester with Margaret and James (known as Maggie and Jim).
In the 1911 census Margaret is shown as staying with her Cousin Florence Adora Hicks at 4 Oliver’s Buildings Telegraph Street, Southsea – “School” is written on the form.
By the time of the 1921 census Margaret (now aged 23) was back in Cirencester living with her father Robert at 13 Midland Road which is also occupied by Margaret’s step-mother Alice (nee Gardner) and her half-brother Arthur aged 8 ; and half-sisters Mary aged 5 and Elsie aged 4. Her step-brother Frederick Gardner is also part of the family at Midland Road. There is no mention of her brother James (now aged 16) who must have been living/working somewhere else at the time of the census.
24 year old Margaret married 25 year old Alfred (known as Alf) David Mundy of Cirencester on the 24th November 1923 in St Peters Church Ashcroft. (Alf was born in Gloucester on the 17th January 1899). Margaret’s occupation is given as Laundress on the Marriage Certificate and Alf’s as Bacon Factor’s Labourer. Witnesses at the wedding were Clara Moriarty and Robert Fletcher. Their residences at the time of marriage were 13 Midland Road and 14 Midland Road. Both their fathers were listed as Iron Founder’s Labourers.
Maggie and Alf had three children:
Alfred R Mundy who was born in Cirencester on the 1st June 1924
Margaret E M Mundy who was born in Cirencester in 1925/26. Birth Registered in Q1 1926 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 592). Margaret died in Cirencester during Q3 1935 aged 9 years old from Polio (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 384)
Shirley A Mundy who was born in Cirencester Q3 1936 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 6a/ Page 586)
The electoral rolls show Margaret and Alf lived at 33 Midland Road in 1932.
The 1939 Register show Margaret and Alf were living at 16 Kingsmead where Alf was recorded as being a Bacon Curers Cutter and Margaret unpaid domestic. Their son Alfred R Mundy, is recorded as being a Gas Fitters Mate. There is one other record redacted which is believed to be Shirley A Mundy (Born: 1936)
Alf died in Cirencester in Q1 1955 (GRO Ref: Cirencester/ Volume 7b/ Page 472)
The electoral roll for 1957 shows Margaret still living at 16 Kingsmead.
Margaret (Maggie) died aged 64 in Watermoor Hospital on the 12th March 1963 with a Cerebral Haemorrhage. Her death was registered on the 13th March by her son Alf whose address at the time was listed as 52 Stopford Road Plaistow London E13.
Alfred R Mundy moved to London after WW2 and married Ann (known as Annie) Elizabeth Spavins in West Ham in Q2 1949 (GRO Ref: West Ham/ Volume 5a /Page 1351). Alf died in Chelmsford Essex in 2003.
Shirley A Mundy married Neville Richardson of Apsley Road Chesterton in Cirencester in Q3 1954 (GRO Ref Cirencester/ Volume 7b /Page 938). They later moved to Adelaide Australia and Shirley died there in 2018.
Reginald Arthur Fletcher
Birth Registered: 1st Quarter 1898 (GRO Ref Cirencester /Vol 6a/ Page 346)
Father’s Name: Ernest Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Mary A Fletcher (Nee Heron)
The 1901 census records Reginald aged 3 living at 146 Cricklade Street with his parents Ernest and Mary. Ernest’s occupation is given as Groom and Mary is recorded as a Dressmaker originally from Pembroke Haverford West. Also living at home were Reginald’s older brothers Ernest age 8 and Frederick J age 6.
By 1911 the family had moved to 61 Lewis Lane. Ernest is a Groom/ Gardener for a Wine Merchant and is aged 45. Mary is aged 50 with no occupation given. Frederick is shown as 15 and is a “Newsboy” (errand) and Reginald is 13 and at school.
Reginald enlisted in the Gloucestershire Regiment in Bristol (Regimental Number 10003) and joined the 1st Battalion. The 1st Battalion was one of the first British Regiments to travel to France and Flanders. Reginald was ‘Killed in Action’ on the 12th March 1915 aged 17.
Reginald was awarded The British War Medal and Victory Medal posthumously. His grave is at Brown’s Road Military Cemetery in Festubert.
[A full report was published in the Wilts and Glos Standard on the 20th March 1915.]
Additionally here is an entry in the Gloucestershire Archives which indicates there was an article and photograph in the Cheltenham Chronicle referring to R A Fletcher of Cirencester “Killed in Action” in France. The article was published on the 10th April 1915.]
See also “The Fletcher’s of Cirencester and the Military” section particularly the reference to Cirencester War Memorial
James Fletcher
Born: 29th June 1899
Baptised: 30th June 1899
Father’s Name: Ernest Fletcher
Mother’s Name: May Fletcher (Nee Cashmore)
Father’s Occupation: Porter
Residence: 146 Cricklade Street
No sponsors listed at Baptism
James died on the day of his baptism – 30th June 1899. The parish record has the initials PB marked against his baptism entry …perhaps indicating a premature birth.
Thomas Fletcher
Born: 1899
Father’s Name: Harry Fletcher
Mother’s Name: Mary J Fletcher (Nee Baker)
Thomas was born in Weston-Super- Mare (Axbridge) in the first quarter of 1899 (GRO Ref: Axbridge/ Volume5c/ Page 467) to Cirencester born Harry Fletcher (B:1864) and Mary Jane Fletcher (Nee Baker)
The records show that in 1901 he was 2 years old and living with his parents in Weston- Super- Mare.
Sometime following the death of his mother in 1904 Thomas moved to his dad’s home town of Cirencester with most of his family and in the 1911 census he is shown aged 12 living in 180 Gloucester Street with his widower dad Harry and four siblings: Ellen aged 19; Harry aged 17; Gilbert John aged 13 and his young sister Fanny Emily aged 9.
Thomas enlisted in the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (1st Battalion) – Regimental Number 4134 and was Killed in Action in France/Flanders on the 29th June 1918. (See also the War Memorial section)
