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Swanbourne – information on the 56 people on the War Memorial re WW1 Name ALDERMAN Alfred (Uncle to Charles William BOUGHTON) Date/Place of birth 10 th Sept, 1885, Swanbourne Date/Place of baptism 17 th Feb, 1907 at age 22, Swanbourne Parents/family info Father Alfred Alderman, b 1851 Swanbourne, d 1919 Swanbourne Mother Emma Alderman (nee Grubb), b 1851, m 1872 Mursley, d 1941 Nearton End, age 90 Siblings: Minnie Jane b 1874 Mursley, William b 1876 Mursley, Henry (Harry) b 1881 Mursley, Caroline Emily b 1884 Swanbourne, Alfred b 1885 Swanbourne, Edith Emma b 1888 Swanbourne, Annie b 1890 Swanbourne, Ruth b 1894 Swanbourne. Also nephew Charles William Boughton b 1896, Swanbourne 1891 Census info Nearton West, Swanbourne, age 6, scholar. Lives with father Alfred (38, farm labourer), mother Emma (38), and brothers and sisters: Minnie (17), William (15, farm labourer), Harry (10, scholar), Caroline (7, scholar), Edith (3) and Annie (6 months). 1901 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 16, gardener. Lives with father Alfred (49, cattleman on farm), mother Emma (50), brother Harry (20, bricklayer’s labourer) and sisters Caroline (17), Edith (12) and Ruth (7). Also in the house is Charles William Boughton (4, visitor – actually his nephew). 1911 Census info Assume Alfred is in Canada. Family still live in Nearton End, Swanbourne, Alfred (59, farm labourer), Emma (60, m 38 years, had 8 children), Edith (22), Annie (20) and grandson Charley Boughton (14). Details of marriage 12 th June, 1912 at St Georges, Tufnell Park, Islington, Middx. Banns were read in Swanbourne. At marriage Alfred is 26, a labourer, resident at Nearton End, Swanbourne (living in Canada?? home on visit for marriage??) and Ethel is 22, resident at 227,

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Swanbourne – information on the 56 people on the War Memorial re WW1

Name ALDERMAN Alfred (Uncle to Charles William BOUGHTON) Date/Place of birth 10th Sept, 1885, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 17th Feb, 1907 at age 22, SwanbourneParents/family info Father Alfred Alderman, b 1851 Swanbourne, d 1919 Swanbourne

Mother Emma Alderman (nee Grubb), b 1851, m 1872 Mursley, d 1941 Nearton End, age 90Siblings: Minnie Jane b 1874 Mursley, William b 1876 Mursley, Henry (Harry) b 1881 Mursley, Caroline Emily b 1884 Swanbourne, Alfred b 1885 Swanbourne, Edith Emma b 1888 Swanbourne, Annie b 1890 Swanbourne, Ruth b 1894 Swanbourne. Also nephew Charles William Boughton b 1896, Swanbourne

1891 Census info Nearton West, Swanbourne, age 6, scholar. Lives with father Alfred (38, farm labourer), mother Emma (38), and brothers and sisters: Minnie (17), William (15, farm labourer), Harry (10, scholar), Caroline (7, scholar), Edith (3) and Annie (6 months).

1901 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 16, gardener. Lives with father Alfred (49, cattleman on farm), mother Emma (50), brother Harry (20, bricklayer’s labourer) and sisters Caroline (17), Edith (12) and Ruth (7). Also in the house is Charles William Boughton (4, visitor – actually his nephew).

1911 Census info Assume Alfred is in Canada. Family still live in Nearton End, Swanbourne, Alfred (59, farm labourer), Emma (60, m 38 years, had 8 children), Edith (22), Annie (20) and grandson Charley Boughton (14).

Details of marriage 12th June, 1912 at St Georges, Tufnell Park, Islington, Middx. Banns were read in Swanbourne. At marriage Alfred is 26, a labourer, resident at Nearton End, Swanbourne (living in Canada?? home on visit for marriage??) and Ethel is 22, resident at 227, Junction Road, Upper Holloway.

Wife name and address Ethel Fanny Kirby. In the 1911 Census Ethel is 20 and a kitchen maid at Home Farm, Tring, Herts. She was b 1891 in Upper Holloway, Middlesex.

Place and date enlisted 22nd October 1915, 134, Market Street, Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Age 30 yrs 1 mth, trade, labourer. At attestation states previous service – ‘two years, 38th DRC Band’

Rank/Number 772012Regiment Canadian Overseas Expeditionary ForceLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after War 1921 Census Canada - Address 125, James Street, Hamilton West,

Ontario, Canada. Resident: Alfred (35, year of immigration 1907), Ethel (29, year of immigration 1912) and their son, Albert (6, b 1915, Canada).

Last known address 27, King Street, Brantford, Ontario, CanadaAge/Date of Death ?? Canada after 1921Newspaper articles/photos Other Notes

Name ALDERMAN Arthur (brother to Frederick ALDERMAN and William ALDERMAN {killed 1918})

Date/Place of birth 17th June 1897, Swanbourne.Date/Place of baptismParents/family info ALL born in Swanbourne

Father William Frank John Alderman b 1867, d 1939 Swanbourne Mother Louisa Ann Alderman (nee Alderman) b 1869, m 1890 Swanbourne, d 1960 SwanbourneSiblings all b Swanbourne: Alice Sarah b 1890, Minnie b 1892, William b 1893, Frederick b 1895, Arthur b 1897, Annie b 1899, Fanny b 1900, Walter b 1903 Kate b 1905

1901 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 3. Lived with father William (34, cattleman on farm), mother Louisa (32), sisters Alice (10), Minnie (8), Annie (1) and Fanny (5 months) and brothers William (7) and Frederick (5).

1911 Census info 17, Tattams Lane, Swanbourne, age 13, farm labourer. Lived with father William (44, farm labourer), mother Louisa (42, m 20 years, had 9 children), brothers Frederick (15, farm labourer) and Walter (8) and sisters Annie (11, scholar), Fanny (10, scholar) and Kate (6).

Details of marriage m 1923, Fordingbridge, Hants. Banns read in Swanbourne.Wife name and address Clara Elizabeth Coombes, d 1962 North BucksPlace and date enlisted 10th May 1916, Bletchley age 18 years 11 months. Short service

attestation. Address Nearton End, Swanbourne.Rank/Number Private 81714 and 26012Regiment OBLI, MGCLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after War Hospital 21st May, 1918 (Gas) and 3rd Oct 1918.Last known addressAge/Date of Death d Nov 1984, North Bucks, age 87Newspaper articles/photos Other Notes Height at Attestation 5’ 3 ½” and had hammer toes.

Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Nearton End, Swanbourne.

Name ALDERMAN Frederick (brother to Arthur ALDERMAN and William ALDERMAN {killed 1918})

Date/Place of birth 10th Nov, 1895, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptismParents/family info ALL born in Swanbourne

Father William Frank John Alderman b 1867, d 1939 Swanbourne Mother Louisa Ann Alderman (nee Alderman) b 1869, m 1890 Swanbourne, d 1960 SwanbourneSiblings: Alice Sarah b 1890, Minnie b 1892, William b 1893, Frederick b 1895, Arthur b 1897, Annie b 1899, Fanny b 1900, Walter b 1903 Kate b 1905

1901 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 5. Lived with father William (34, cattleman on farm), mother Louisa (32), sisters Alice (10), Minnie (8), Annie (1) and Fanny (5 months) and brothers William (7) and Arthur (3).

1911 Census info 17, Tattams Lane, Swanbourne, age 15, farm labourer. Lived with father William (44, farm labourer), mother Louisa (42, m 20 years, had 9 children), brothers Arthur (13, farm labourer) and Walter (8) and sisters Annie (11, scholar), Fanny (10, scholar) and Kate (6).

Details of marriage 24th November, 1920, SwanbourneWife name and address Evelyn Lottie Hines. d 12th June 1972 of 2, Station Road, SwanbournePlace and date enlistedRank/Number Private 26685Regiment 2/1st Bucks BattalionLocation of Memorial Swanbourne (WOUNDED)Information after WarLast known address Address at death 2, Station Road, SwanbourneAge/Date of Death d 22nd Dec 1971, Swanbourne, age 76Newspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer, 22nd Feb 1916, OBLI Roll of

HonourOther Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Nearton End, Swanbourne.

Name ALDERMAN George Andrew (brother to William Charles ALDERMAN and Sydney James ALDERMAN)

Date/Place of birth 2nd Feb 1896, Swanbourne. Date/Place of baptism 3rd May 1896, SwanbourneParents/family info Father Charles James Alderman b 1870, Swanbourne, m 1892,

Swanbourne, d 1939, SwanbourneMother Sarah Jane Alderman (nee Higgs) b 1872, Drayton Parslow, m 1892 Swanbourne, d 1947, SwanbourneSiblings: ALL b Swanbourne, William Charles b 1893, George Andrew b 1896, Sydney James b 1898, Elsie Jane b 1902

1901 Census info 9, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 5. Lives with father Charles (31, carter on own account), mother Jane (29), and brothers William (7) and Sydney (3).

1911 Census info 9, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 15, farm labourer. Lives with father Charles (42, carrier and haulier on own account), mother Jane (40, m 20 years, had 4 children), brothers William (17, labourer and gardener) and Sydney (13, labourer for father) and sister Elsie (9).

Details of marriage 12th July, 1919 Swanbourne. Age 23, gardener, resident in Swanbourne.

Wife name and address Dorothy Dunkley age 23, of St Stephens, Hampstead. b 4th Sep 1895, bur 17th Mar 1977, Swanbourne. Census 1911 (age 15, dressmakers apprentice) lived in Hampstead with her family.

Place and date enlistedRank/Number Private 203047 and 7078Regiment 2/1st Bucks BattalionLocation of Memorial SwanbourneInformation after WarLast known address 4, Mursley Road, Swanbourne at deathAge/Date of Death Age 83 (age 85 per register), bur 2nd Oct 1979, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer 22nd Feb 1916, Swanbourne

Roll of Honour.Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Nearton End, Swanbourne.

National Archives, Medal Index Cards, 7078 and 203047 OBLI.

Name ALDERMAN George HenryDate/Place of birth Registered Jul-Sep 1884, WinslowDate/Place of baptism 14th Sept 1884, SwanbourneParents/family info Father James Alderman b 1836, Swanbourne, d 1914 Swanbourne

Mother Jane Alderman (nee Green) b 1840, Winslow, m 24th Dec 1858, Winslow, d 1902, SwanbourneSiblings ALL b Swanbourne: Lizzie Jane b 1859, Alice Ann b 1860, Hannah Mary b 1862, Emma b 1864, William Frank John b 1866, Charles James b 1869, Susan b 1871, Sarah Jane b 1877, Gertrude Kate b 1879 (d 1879), John b 1880 George Henry b 1884.

1891 Census info Nearton West, Swanbourne, age 6, scholar. Lives with father James (55, farm labourer), mother Jane (51), brothers Charles (21, farm labourer) and John (11) and sisters Susan (19) and Sarah (13). Also living in the house is his grandmother, Sarah Green (78, b Wootton Underwood).

1901 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 16, carter on farm. Lives with father James (65, cattleman on farm, Mother Jane (62) and brother John (21, cattleman on farm).

1911 Census info 35, Nearton End, (Timbers) Swanbourne, age 26, farm labourer. Lives with wife Annie (26, m under 1 year, no children).

Details of marriage m October 1910, Hoggeston. Banns read in Swanbourne.Wife name and address Annie Bathia Edmunds, b Hoggeston 1885. Census 1891, age 6,

daughter, lived Hoggeston. Census 1901, age 16, general servant, lived Mursley. d 1944 North Bucks (possibly Little Horwood).

Place and date enlisted Rank/Number Not knownRegiment Not knownLocation of Memorial Swanbourne (WOUNDED)Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Age 65, 4th Jan 1949, Wood End, Little HorwoodNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Probate - effects £298 11s 9d to William John King, farmer

Name ALDERMAN Sidney James (brother to George Andrew ALDERMAN and William Charles ALDERMAN)

Date/Place of birth 23rd Dec, 1897, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 13th April, 1898, SwanbourneParents/family info Father Charles James Alderman b 1870, Swanbourne, m 1892,

Swanbourne, d 1939, SwanbourneMother Sarah Jane Alderman (nee Higgs) b 1872, Drayton Parslow, m 1892 Swanbourne, d 1947, SwanbourneSiblings: ALL b Swanbourne, William Charles b 1893, George Andrew b 1896, Sydney James b 1898, Elsie Jane b 1902

1901 Census info 9, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 3. Lives with father Charles (31, carter on own account), mother Jane (29), and brothers William (7) and George (5).

1911 Census info 9, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 13, labourer for father. Lives with father Charles (42, carrier and haulier on own account), mother Jane (40, m 20 years, had 4 children), brothers William (17, labourer and gardener) and George (15, farm labourer) and sister Elsie (9).

Details of marriage 1924 (Q2 Apr-Jun), WinslowWife name and address Edith Emma Warner Sleigh. b 4th Dec 1893, Winslow, d Dec 1972

North BucksPlace and date enlistedRank/Number Driver 156659Regiment RFALocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Age 72, d Apr-Jun 1970, North BucksNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Nearton End, Swanbourne.

Name ALDERMAN William Charles (brother to George Andrew ALDERMAN and Sydney James ALDERMAN)

Date/Place of birth 27th Sept 1893, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 12th Nov 1893, SwanbourneParents/family info Father Charles James Alderman b 1870, Swanbourne, m 1892,

Swanbourne, d 1939, SwanbourneMother Sarah Jane Alderman (nee Higgs) b 1872, Drayton Parslow, m 1892 Swanbourne, d 1947, SwanbourneSiblings: ALL b Swanbourne, William Charles b 1893, George Andrew b 1896, Sydney James b 1898, Elsie Jane b 1902

1901 Census info 9, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 7. Lives with father Charles (31, carter on own account), mother Jane (29), and brothers George (5) and Sydney (3).

1911 Census info 9, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 17, labourer and gardener. Lives with father Charles (42, carrier and haulier on own account), mother Jane (40, m 20 years, had 4 children), brothers George (15, farm labourer) and Sydney (13, labourer for father) and sister Elsie (9).

Details of marriage 25th March 1916, WinslowWife name and address Emily Marks b 1893 Great Horwood, d 1974 Aylesbury. Census 1901

and 1911 lived in Great Horwood with her family.Place and date enlistedRank/Number Corporal 266157 and 3323Regiment 2/4th OBLILocation of Memorial Swanbourne (as Alderman WG in error)Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Age 87, d Oct-Dec 1980, AylesburyNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer 22nd Feb 1916, Roll of

Honour. Bucks Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press, 25th March 1916, wedding.

Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Nearton End, Swanbourne. National Archives, Medal Index Cards, 3323 and 266157 OBLI.

Name ASH Edward (brother to William Newman ASH and Newman Ernest ASH)

Date/Place of birth 1884, MursleyDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Newman Ash b 1856 Swanbourne, d 1935 Swanbourne

Mother Sarah Ann Ash (nee Anstee) b 1855 Mursley, m 1879 Mursley, d 1936 Swanbourne.Siblings: William Newman b 1880 Mursley, Alfred George b 1882 Swanbourne, Edward b 1884 Mursley, Mary Emma b 1885 Swanbourne, Caroline b 1886 Swanbourne, Elsie Annie b 1889 Swanbourne, Rose b 1890 SwanbourneNewman Ernest b 1893 Swanbourne.

1891 Census info Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 7, scholar. Lives with father Newman (35, farm labourer), mother Sarah (35) and brothers and sisters: William (10, scholar), Alfred (9, scholar), Mary (6, scholar), Caroline (5, scholar), Elsie (3, scholar) and Rose (1).

1901 Census info Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 17, wire worker. Lives with father Newman (45, groom), mother Sarah (46) and brothers and sisters: William (20, cattleman on farm), Elsie (12, scholar), Rose (11, scholar) and Newman (7, scholar).

1911 Census info Hart House, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 27, wire worker, trellis, garden arches etc. Lives with father Newman (55, groom), mother Annie (55, m 30 years, had 8 children), brother William (29, labourer/cowman), married sister Caroline Wootton (25, m <1 year, 1 child), sister Rose (21, domestic servant), brother Newman (17, farm labourer) and nephew Stanley Wootton (3 months).

Details of marriage m Dec 1919, Swindon, Staffs. Banns read in Swanbourne.Wife name and address Alice Gertrude Turner, b 1887 Waddesdon, Bucks, buried 29th March

1955, Swanbourne age 68. Address at death Ivy Farm, Swanbourne. 1911 Census, laundry maid in Harrow, Middx.

Place and date enlistedRank/Number Driver 42248 and 27319Regiment SWB and GlosLocation of Memorial Swanbourne (WOUNDED)Information after WarLast known address Address at death Ivy Farm, SwanbourneAge/Date of Death Buried Swanbourne 12th Nov 1964 age 81Newspaper articles/photos Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Nearton End, Swanbourne.

National Archives, Medal Index Cards, 27319 Glos and 42248 SWB. Died during an Armistice Service, 1964

Name ASH Newman Ernest (brother to William Newman ASH and Edward ASH)

Date/Place of birth 18th Aug 1893, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Newman Ash b 1856 Swanbourne, d 1935 Swanbourne

Mother Sarah Ann Ash (nee Anstee) b 1855 Mursley, m 1879 Mursley, d 1936 Swanbourne.Siblings: William Newman b 1880 Mursley, Alfred George b 1882 Swanbourne, Edward b 1884 Mursley, Mary Emma b 1885 Swanbourne, Caroline b 1886 Swanbourne, Elsie Annie b 1889 Swanbourne, Rose b 1890 SwanbourneNewman Ernest b 1893 Swanbourne.

1901 Census info Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 7, scholar. Lives with father Newman (45, groom), mother Sarah (46) and brothers and sisters: William (20, cattleman on farm), Edward (17, wire worker), Elsie (12, scholar), Rose (11, scholar) and Newman (7, scholar).

1911 Census info Hart House, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 17, farm labourer. Lives with father Newman (55, groom), mother Annie (55, m 30 years, had 8 children), brothers William (29, labourer/cowman) and Edward (27, wire worker), married sister Caroline Wootton (25, m <1 year, 1 child), sister Rose (21, domestic servant) and nephew Stanley Wootton (3 months).

Details of marriage m Apr-Jun 1931, WinslowWife name and address Vera Marsland b 1906 Cleckheaton, Yorks. d 1993, Camarthen, WalesPlace and date enlistedRank/Number 1st AM 17256Regiment RAFLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after War Flew aircraft, became a professional organistLast known address Bath, AvonAge/Date of Death Age 84, died Mar 1978, Bath, AvonNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Nearton, Swanbourne.

Name is on Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918.

Name ASH William Newman (brother to Edward ASH and Newman Ernest ASH)

Date/Place of birth 1880, Mursley (22nd Jul 1881?)Date/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Newman Ash b 1856 Swanbourne, d 1935 Swanbourne

Mother Sarah Ann Ash (nee Anstee) b 1855 Mursley, m 1879 Mursley, d 1936 Swanbourne.Siblings: William Newman b 1880 Mursley, Alfred George b 1882 Swanbourne, Edward b 1884 Mursley, Mary Emma b 1885 Swanbourne, Caroline b 1886 Swanbourne, Elsie Annie b 1889 Swanbourne, Rose b 1890 SwanbourneNewman Ernest b 1893 Swanbourne.

1881 Census info Moco Farm, Swanbourne, age 8 months. Lives with father Newman (25, farm servant) and mother Sarah (25, farm servant).

1891 Census info Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 10, scholar. Lives with father Newman (35, farm labourer), mother Sarah (35) and brothers and sisters: Alfred (9, scholar), Edward (10, scholar), Mary (6, scholar), Caroline (5, scholar), Elsie (3, scholar) and Rose (1).

1901 Census info Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 20, cattleman on farm. Lives with father Newman (45, groom), mother Sarah (46) and brothers and sisters: Edward (17, wire worker), Elsie (12, scholar), Rose (11, scholar) and Newman (7, scholar).

1911 Census info Hart House, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 29, labourer/cowman. Lives with father Newman (55, groom), mother Annie (55, m 30 years, had 8 children), brother Edward (27, wire worker), married sister Caroline Wootton (25, m <1 year, 1 child), sister Rose (21, domestic servant), brother Newman (17, farm labourer) and nephew Stanley Wootton (3 months).

Details of marriage m Jul-Sep 1929, WinslowWife name and address Alice Elizabeth Lambourne, b 1st Aug 1898, North Marston, buried 4th

Dec 1986 age 88, Swanbourne. Address at death 13, Ridgway Cottages, Swanbourne.

Place and date enlistedRank/Number Private 36051Regiment 1/4th Royal BerksLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known address Lived 13, Ridgway Cottages, Swanbourne at deathAge/Date of Death Age 88. Buried 1st October 1969, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, High Street, Winslow.

National Archives, Medal Index Cards, 36051 R Berks and 670960 LC.

Name BONHAM Edward CharlesDate/Place of birth 24th Apr 1893, BuckinghamDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Charles Henry Bonham b 1869 Beachampton d 1949, Nearton

End, SwanbourneMother Mary Ann Bonham (nee Goodwin) b 1865 Wardley, Rutlandd 1920, Deverells Farm, Swanbourne Siblings:Edward Charles Bonham b 24th April 1893, BuckinghamJames Henry Bonham b 5th Oct 1898, BuckinghamPOSS Gertrude Annie b 1905 Buckingham?POSS Thomas b 1909 BuckinghamWife: Mary Edith Curtis b 1894 Bedford d 1991 Milton KeynesChild: Kathleen Molly Bonham b 17th Sep 1917, Swanbourne

1901 Census info 122, Meadow Road, Buckingham, age 7. Lives with father Charles (32, journeyman baker), mother Mary (37) and brother James (2).

1911 Census info Can’t find any of the family in 1911.NOT East Ham or Swanbourne.

Details of marriage m Oct-Dec 1917, Leighton Buzzard, BedsWife name and address Mary Edith Curtis, b 1894 Bedford. (Interestingly a Curtis family live

at Deverells Farm in 1911, but there is not a Mary of appropriate age). d 1991 Milton Keynes, age 97.

Place and date enlistedRank/Number Private 547761 POSS 29831/27925Regiment 396 Ag Co LC (Labour Corps?) POSS OBLILocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after War Edward and Mary are living in Swanbourne by 1918 as their address

is Nearton, Swanbourne at their daughter’s baptism. In addition, Edward’s occupation is given there as ‘private in the labour corps’.Edward is a farmer in 1949.

Last known addressAge/Date of Death Age 92, died Jan 1985, Milton KeynesNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Nearton End, Swanbourne.

Name BOUGHTON Charles William (Nephew to Alfred ALDERMAN)Date/Place of birth 27th Apr 1896, Swanbourne Date/Place of baptism 12th Aug 1923, Swanbourne. Adult age 27. Parents/family info Grandfather Alfred Alderman, b 1851 Swanbourne d 1919 Swanbourne

Grandmother Emma Alderman, nee Grubb b 1851 Mursley, m 1872 Mursley, d 1941 SwanbourneFather Charles William Boughton, b 1871 Drayton Parslow d 1942, North BucksMother Minnie Jane Boughton (nee Alderman) b 1874 Mursley, m 1895 Kentish Town, d 1943 Swanbourne. Siblings: Charles William, b 1896 Swanbourne, Florence M, b 1897 Swanbourne, Ernest G, b 1899 Drayton ParslowKathleen/Hilda b 1901 Drayton ParslowNora b 1903 Drayton ParslowRonald b 1905 Drayton ParslowLeslie b 1910 Drayton ParslowWife: Edith May Sheffield b 1900 Swanbourne d 1971 Mursley (buried Swanbourne)

1901 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 4, visitor (actually grandson). Lives with Alderman family - grandfather Alfred (49, cattleman on farm), grandmother Emma (50), and aunts and uncles Harry (20, bricklayer’s labourer, b Mursley), Caroline (17, b Swanbourne), Alfred (15, gardener, b Swanbourne), Edith (12, b Swanbourne), Annie (10, b Swanbourne) and Ruth (7, b Swanbourne).Note: mother Minnie Jane Boughton (nee Alderman 27) was living in Drayton Parslow with father Charles William Boughton (30, bricklayer’s labourer), and Charles 3 siblings: Florence M (4), Ernest G (2) and Kathleen/Hilda (1m).

1911 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 14, grandson. Lives with Alderman family - grandfather Alfred (59, farm labourer), grandmother Emma (60, married 38 years, 8 children) and aunts Edith (22) and Annie (20)Note: mother Minnie Jane Boughton (39, m 15 years, 7 children) was living in Addington with father Charles William Boughton (41, farm labourer), and Charles 5 siblings: Ernest G (12), Kathleen/Hilda (10), Nora (8), Ronald (6) and Leslie (10m).

Details of marriage 1st Sep 1923, Swanbourne, age 27, labourer at marriageWife name and address Edith May Sheffield, age 23 of Swanbourne. Place and date enlistedRank/Number Private 27841Regiment OBLI 3rd (Res) BattalionLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after War Edith re-married to Mr Allay after Charles died and she died in

Mursley (and was buried in Swanbourne) in Dec 1971 age 71.Last known addressAge/Date of Death Age 32. d 1928, WinslowNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Discharged 25th April 1917, age 21 years under para 392 (xvi) -

probably ‘no longer physically fit for service’ – has Brights disease and chronic nephritis, not related to military service. Conduct during his service very good. 4’ 10” at discharge. He is a gardener and intends to live in Swanbourne.

Name BROOKS George RichardDate/Place of birth 23rd March 1899 SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 7th May 1899, SwanbourneParents/family info Father William Brooks, b1849 Swanbourne, d 1928 Swanbourne

Mother Alice Lucy Mary Brooks (nee Wood), b 1855 Islington, Middx, d 1915 SwanbourneSiblings ALL born Swanbourne: Alice Harriet b 1880, William John b 1881, Emily May b 1883, Thomas Edlin b 1885, Elsie May b 1886, Bessie b 1888, Alice Gertrude b 1889, Helena Edith b 1891George Richard b 1899.

1901 Census info Hollow Lane, Swanbourne age 2. Lives with father William (52, employer, carpenter and builder), mother Alice (45), brother Thomas (16, carpenter at home), and four sisters, Elsie (14), Bessie (12), Annie (11) and Helena (9).

1911 Census info 17 Winslow Road, Swanbourne, age 12, scholar. Lives with father William (62, employer, carpenter and builder), mother Alice (55, m 32 years, 9 children), two brothers, William (29, carpenter and joiner at home) and Thomas (26, carpenter at home) and two sisters Elsie (24) and Annie (21, servant).

Details of marriage m 1929 Buckingham. Banns read in Swanbourne.Wife name and address Marjorie Annie Isobel Soton, b 1900 Buckingham, d 1st May 1999 age

99. Address at death 7, Tattams Lane, Swanbourne.Place and date enlistedRank/Number 2nd AM 113564Regiment RAFLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known address 17, Winslow Road, Swanbourne at deathAge/Date of Death Age 76, buried 24th Sept 1975, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Winslow Road, Swanbourne.

Name COLGROVE Edwin HughDate/Place of birth Jul-Sep 1892, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 11th Sep 1892, SwanbourneParents/family info Father Hugh Colgrove, b 1842 Swanbourne, d 1912 Swanbourne

Mother Mary Ann Colgrove nee Kibble, b 1856, North Marston, m 1885 North Marston, d 1941 Swanbourne.Siblings ALL b Swanbourne: John William Kibble b 1886, Hilda Margaret b 1889Edwin Hugh b 1892.

1901 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 9, scholar. Lives with father Hugh (58, farmer) and mother Mary Ann (44). Also living at the address are Elizabeth Caroline Beckett (15, servant) and Ernest William Deacon (31, visitor, clergyman). NOTE: Brother John (14) lives with uncle (John Brise Colgrove), in Loughborough, Leics and sister Hilda (12) lives with aunt and uncle (Martha and Joseph Biggs) in Cublington, Bucks.

1911 Census info Bierton House, Loughborough, Leics age 19, civil engineering student. Living with his Aunt Agnes Blackie (68, housekeeper) and sister Hilda (22, student).Still living at Hensmans Farm, Nearton End, Swanbourne are his father Hugh (68, farmer), mother Mary Ann (54, married 25 years, 3 children) and brother John (24, farmer working at home).

Details of marriage Apr-Jun 1922 in West Ham, Essex.Wife name and address Olive Mary Challoner b 10th Aug 1893, West Ham, Essex and d in Dec

1974, Redbridge, Greater London, age 82.Place and date enlisted 9th Sept 1914Rank/Number L/Cpl (Tpr) 205285. Previously Private 1142Regiment Royal Bucks Hussars (RBH)Location of Memorial Swanbourne (WOUNDED)Information after War Discharged 3rd July 1919. Served overseas age 26.Last known address Ilford, Essex at deathAge/Date of Death Age 62, Jul-Sept 1955 in Ilford, EssexNewspaper articles/photos Bucks Advertiser and Aylesbury News 15.12.1917 – wounded

Bucks Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press 10.10.1914 – roll of honourNorth Bucks Times and County Observer 4.1.1916 – roll of honour, 22.2.1916 – roll of honour

Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Nearton End, Swanbourne.UK Civil Engineer Lists. Elected 28.3.1911, employed in SwanbourneNational Archives, Medal Index Cards, 1142 RBH, 205285 Corps of Hussars.

Name DANCER Alfred William (half brother to John DANCER)Date/Place of birth 1891, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism Parents/family info Father Henry Dancer b 1860 Granborough, d 1931 Winslow

Mother Annie Rebecca Holt b 1868 Ludgershall, m 1885 Winslow, d 1895 WinslowFull siblings: Annie Elizabeth b 1886 Granborough, Eliza Kate b 1888 Granborough, Charlotte b 1889 Granborough, Alfred William b 1891, SwanbourneStepmother Annie Dytum b 1866 Granborough, m1896 Swanbourne, d 1957 North BucksHalf siblings all b Swanbourne: John b 1897, Henry Francis b 1899, Dorothy Anne b 1902, Robert b 1903Frederick b 1909.

1901 Census info Holcombe Farm, Swanbourne, age 9, scholar. Lives with father Henry (41, farmer), stepmother Annie (35), three sisters, Annie (15), Eliza (13) and Charlotte (12), and two half brothers John (4) and Henry (2).

1911 Census info Holcombe Farm, Swanbourne, age 19, worker on farm. Lives with father Henry (51, farmer), stepmother Annie (45, m 15 years, 5 children), sister Charlotte (22, dressmaker), four half brothers, John (14, worker on farm), Henry (12, scholar) Robert (7) and Frederick (2) and half sister Dorothy (9).

Details of marriage m Oct-Dec 1923, WinslowWife name and address Emily Rebecca Cheshire b 1893, Granborough. 1901 and 1911 Census

lived Granborough. d 1976, North Bucks.Place and date enlistedRank/Number 1) 1584 2) 165594 3) Pte H/205370 (Clints List as Albert William)Regiment 1) RBH 2) MGC 3) 1/1st RBH (Clints List as Albert William)Location of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known address Chester House, 6, Green End, Granborough (per Probate)Age/Date of Death Age 66. d 21st May 1967 in Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury.Newspaper articles/photos Other Notes Probate to Emily Rebecca Dancer widow and George Henry Cheshire

Dancer, scientist. Effects £4,617 1s.

Name DANCER John (half brother to Alfred William DANCER)Date/Place of birth 1st Sep 1896 SwanbourneDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Henry Dancer b 1860 Granborough, d 1931 Winslow

(Father’s first wife Annie Rebecca Holt b 1868 Ludgershall, m 1885 Winslow d 1895 Winslow)Half siblings: Annie Elizabeth b 1886 Granborough, Eliza Kate b 1888 Granborough, Charlotte b 1889 Granborough, Alfred William b 1891, SwanbourneMother Annie Dytum b 1866 Granborough, m1896 Swanbourne, d 1957 North BucksSiblings all b Swanbourne: John b 1896, Henry Francis b 1899, Dorothy Anne b 1902, Robert b 1903Frederick b 1909.

1901 Census info Holcombe Farm, Swanbourne, age 4. Lives with father Henry (41, farmer), mother Annie (35), three half sisters, Annie (15), Eliza (13) and Charlotte (12), and two brothers Alfred (9) and Henry (2).

1911 Census info Holcombe Farm, Swanbourne, age 14, worker on farm. Lives with father Henry (51, farmer), mother Annie (45, m 15 years, 5 children), half sister Charlotte (22, dressmaker) and half brother Alfred (19, worker on farm), three brothers Henry (12, scholar) Robert (7) and Frederick (2) and sister Dorothy (9).

Details of marriage m Nov 1926 Hardwick(e). Banns read Swanbourne.Wife name and address Edith Sturges Thompson McLain, b 28th Nov 1897, St George, Hanover

Square, London, d Sept 1983, North Bucks.Place and date enlistedRank/Number 211118Regiment RFALocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Age 80, June 1977, North BucksNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Holcombe Farm, Swanbourne.

St John the Baptist, Granborough Roll of Honour 1917.

Name DAVIS Herbert Thomas UNCERTAIN IF ANY IN RED IS THE SAME PERSON WHO DIED IN SWANBOURNE OR IF SARAH ANN FOUND IN DEATHS WAS HIS WIFE

Date/Place of birth Mar 1881 Stroud Road, GloucesterDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Samuel, b 1850, Bulley, Glos

Mother Mary, b 1856, Dreghorn, GlosSiblings all b Gloucester: Herbert b 1881, Edwin b 1884, Frank b 1886, Hilda b 1887, Louisa b 1889, Frederick b 1893, Phyllis b 1898Stephanie b 1900.Wife Sarah Ann b 1882, Whitbourne, WorcsChildren all b Gloucester: Ethel Ellen b 1st Mar 1904, Herbert Francis b 26 Sept 1905, twins Ernest Alfred and Cuthbert William b 5 Aug 1908, Henry Samuel b 14th Oct 1909, Dorothy Mary b 28th Nov 1911Edwin Charles b 27th Jul 1913

1891 Census info Can’t find1901 Census info 82, Alfred Street, Gloucester, age 19, painter. Lives with father

Samuel (51, painter), mother Mary (45) and siblings, Edwin (17, moulder/iron), Frank (15, builders office), Hilda (14), Louisa (12), Fred (8), Phyllis (3) and Stephanie (10 months).

1911 Census info 89, Millbrook Street, Glos, age 29, house painter. Lives with wife Sarah Ann (29, m 7 years, 6 children, 5 living and 1 died), and children Ethel (7), Herbert (7), Herbert (5), twins Ernest and Cuthbert (2) and Henry (1).

Details of marriage m 14th Dec 1903, GloucesterWife name and address Sarah Ann Adams. d at 1, Buckingham Road, Winslow, buried 13th Jan

1937, resident of and buried in Swanbourne. b 1882, Whitbourne, Worcs. d age 52 (doesn’t quite match dob)?

Place and date enlisted 29th Nov 1915, Gloucester. Age at attestation 34 years 8 monthsRank/Number A/2/Cpl 156877 and R/254937Regiment RERT Royal EngineersLocation of Memorial Swanbourne (PRISONER)Information after WarLast known address SwanbourneAge/Date of Death Buried 15th July 1936, Swanbourne, age 50 (doesn’t quite match

dob)?Newspaper articles/photos Other Notes Probate: ‘of Swanbourne, d 11th July 1936 to William Davis, retired

labourer. Effects £135 2s 11d. (NOTE: why not left to wife who did not die for another 6 months)?

Name DAWES ClaudeDate/Place of birth 28th Aug 1899, Cogenhoe, NorthantsDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Thomas Brookholding Menlove Dawes b 1865 Birmingham

Warwks, d 1945, Portsmouth, HantsMother Florence Mary Mirah Dawes nee Coldicott b 1866 Edgbaston, Warwks, m 1884 Birmingham, d 1929 Portsmouth, HantsSiblings: Florence Constance b 1887, Aston, B’ham, Harry Brookholding b 1888 Aston, B’ham, Gertrude Madeleine Blanche b 1890 Peasgower, Bath, Somerset, Louis Percy Brookholding b 1894, Imham, Lincs, Mira Victoria b 1895 Cogenhoe, NorthantsBrenda May b 1896 Cogenhoe, Northants, Claude, b 1899 Cogenhoe, Northants.

1901 Census info Station Road, Cogenhoe, Northants age 1. Lives with father Thomas (35, schoolmaster), mother Florence (34) and siblings: Florence (14, dressmaker’s apprentice), Harry (12), Gertrude (10), Louis (7), Mira (5) and Brenda (5).

1911 Census info Rose Cottage, Church Road, Swanbourne (today 3, Mursley Road), age 11, scholar. Lives with father Thomas (45, elementary schoolmaster), mother Florence (44, m 26 years, 8 children, 7 living, 1 died, elementary schoolmistress) and sister Brenda (15, student).

Details of marriage m Jul-Sep 1925, Lambeth, SurreyWife name and address Winifred Mary Edwin b 1902 Swanbourne, d 1951 WillesdenPlace and date enlistedRank/Number PZ/1594 also ref ADM 337/63/92 (NOTE: £3.30 to view)Regiment Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR) 1916-1918 Palace DivisionLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Age 65, Bognor Regis, Sussex on 31st Dec 1964Newspaper articles/photos Other Notes Moved to Swanbourne in 1903

Name ELMER Arthur (brother to Thomas ELMER {killed 1917} and William E ELMER)

Date/Place of birth 2nd October 1893, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism Methodist?Parents/family info Father Daniel Elmer b 1859, Whitchurch, d 1902 Swanbourne

Mother Mary Ann Elmer (nee Pitkin) b 1864, m 1883 and d 1906 all in SwanbourneSiblings:Thomas b 1884, Hoggeston, (killed WW1 1917)Ernest Charles b 1886, SwanbourneWilliam E b 1887, SwanbourneAlbert b 1890 d 1890, SwanbourneFrancis b 1892 d 1892, SwanbourneArthur b 1893, SwanbourneElizabeth b 1896, Swanbourne Grandfather Thomas Pitkin, b 1827 and d 1910 Swanbourne

1901 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 7. Lived with father Daniel (40, roadman for district council), mother Mary Ann (38), brothers Thomas (16, farm labourer), Charles (15, farm labourer), William (13, farm labourer) and sister Elizabeth (4). Also living in the house was his grandfather Thomas Pitkin (74, widower).

1911 Census info ENGLAND Nearton End, Swanbourne age 17, farm labourer. Lived with brother Thomas (head, 26, farm labourer) and sister Elizabeth (14).

1911 Census info CANADA Age 17, lodger at dwelling no 97, Toronto East, Ontario, Canada. Lodges with Stoyles family, also brother William. Methodist, works in hotel.

Details of marriage 28th Oct 1921, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Address 94, Seaton St, age 28, occupation paper re vender(?), religion Presbyterian. Witness William Elmer (assume brother) of 130, Ashdale Avenue.

Wife name and address Frances Vail Horton, b 1889 West Ham, Essex. Address 34, M Tavish St, Montreal, Canada, age 34, occupation cook. To Montreal on ‘Melita’ 24th Oct 1919, age 31, cook. 1911 Census lives with parents and sister at 14, Church St, West Ham, age 23, assistant draper.

Place and date enlisted Toronto, Canada on 20th Nov 1914, age 21 years 1 month.Rank/Number 1619Regiment Canadian Overseas Expeditionary ForceLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after War 16th May 1911 on ‘Albania’ age 17 to brother, Yellow Grass, Sask,

Canada. Occupation farm worker for 5 years. 7th July 1920, age 26 on ‘Victorian’ to Toronto as ‘returning Canadian, 8 ¼ years’.

Last known address 1920 and 1943 resided Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, CanadaAge/Date of Death Age 55, d 1948, Yellow Grass, Weyburn, Sask, CanadaNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes At attestation Thomas, his brother, is named as next of kin

Name ELMER William E (brother to Thomas ELMER {killed 1917} and Arthur ELMER)

Date/Place of birth Oct-Dec 1887 SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism Methodist?Parents/family info Father Daniel Elmer b 1859, Whitchurch, d 1902 Swanbourne

Mother Mary Ann Elmer (nee Pitkin) b 1864, m 1883 and d 1906 all in SwanbourneSiblings:Thomas b 1884, Hoggeston, (killed WW1 1917)Ernest Charles b 1886, SwanbourneWilliam E b 1887, SwanbourneAlbert b 1890 d 1890, SwanbourneFrancis b 1892 d 1892, SwanbourneArthur b 1893, SwanbourneElizabeth b 1896, Swanbourne Grandfather Thomas Pitkin, b 1827 and d 1910 Swanbourne

1891 Census info Nearton West, Swanbourne, age 3. Lived with father Daniel (29, farm labourer), mother Mary Ann (26) and brothers Thomas (6, scholar) and Charles (5, scholar).

1901 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 13, farm labourer. Lived with father Daniel (40, roadman for district council), mother Mary Ann (38), brothers Thomas (16, farm labourer), Charles (15, farm labourer), Arthur (7) and sister Elizabeth (4). Also living in the house was his grandfather Thomas Pitkin (74, widower).

1911 Census info CANADA Canada. Age 23, lodger at dwelling no 97, Toronto East, Ontario, Canada. Lodges with Stoyles family, also brother Arthur. Methodist, works as labourer, tin(?).Passenger lists - 9th May 1910 on ‘Lake Chaplain’ arrives Quebec, Canada, age 22, labourer (farm) 3 ½ years. Methodist. Destination is Cookspere nr Brevosler.

1921 Census info CANADA Canada

Details of marriage

Wife name and address

Place and date enlisted CanadaRank/Number CanadaRegiment CanadaLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known address Canada

Age/Date of Death CanadaNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes

Name ENDELL Albert John Date/Place of birth 1894 SoulburyDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Ernest George Endell b 1865 Epwell/South Newington, Oxon d

1939 SwanbourneMother Annie Endell (nee Tearle) b 1869 Soulbury m 1893 Leighton Buzzard (probably Soulbury) d 1904 Swanbourne age 35Siblings:(Half brother) William Richard Tearle b 12th Jul 1891 SoulburyAlbert John b 1894 SoulburyEdith L b 29th Feb 1896 SoulburyErnest Frederick b 1904 Swanbourne

1901 Census info Windmill Cottage, Mursley, age 6. Lives with father Ernest (36, cowman on farm), mother Annie (31), brother William (10) (Census as Endell, but born as Tearle) and sister Edith (5).

1911 Census info Well Cottage, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 16, farm labourer. Lives with father Ernest (46, horse keeper, widower), female relative Isabel Ellingham (48, single) (listed as his father’s sister in law, but her name should be Tearle if she is single and Annie’s sister, and can’t be father’s brother’s wife as she is single so should be Endell) and brother Ernest (6).

Details of marriage Oct 1920, Steeple Claydon. Banns read in SwanbourneWife name and address Maud Elsie Amy North b 1894 Brackley, Northants, d 12th March 1981

age 87. Address at death 3, Winslow Road, Swanbourne.Place and date enlisted 22nd Nov 1915, AylesburyRank/Number Pte 220364 also 266687Regiment BUOCKS Battalion, 1st Royal Berks Regiment, OBLILocation of Memorial Swanbourne (WOUNDED)Information after War Discharged 22nd Dec 1919, no longer fit. 50% disablement, right arm

and left eye.Last known address Post Office, 1, Nearton End, SwanbourneAge/Date of Death Age 61. d 10th Feb 1955, buried 12th Feb, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer, 22nd Feb 1916, Roll of

HonourOther Notes In Reading War Hospital

Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Nearton End, Swanbourne.Probate: to Maud Elsie Amy Endell, widow. Effects £497 11s 9d.

Name FEATHERSTONE Henry Peverell (brother to John Forrest FEATHERSTONE)

Date/Place of birth 24th April, 1887, Stamford, LincsDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Louis Featherstone b 1862 Stamford, Lincs, d 1893 Stamford

Mother Annie Eliza Featherstone (nee Forrest) b 1864, Tudhoe, Durham, m 1885, Leicester, d 1953, age 89, Vicarage, SwanbourneSiblings all b Stamford, Lincs:John Forrest b 12th Mar 1886Henry Peverell b 24th Apr 1887Edith Mary bap 25th Aug 1889

1891 Census info 11, All Saints Road, Stamford, age 4, scholar. Lives with father Louis (29, butcher), mother Annie (27), brother John (5, scholar) and sister Edith (1).

1901 Census info “Rose Leigh”, Hurst, South Bedford, age 13, living on own means. Lives with mother Annie (37, widow, living on own means), brother John (15, living on own means) and sister Edith (10). Also in house are a domestic servant Ethel Reynolds (19) and a boarder Sidney Skeen (17, an apprentice engineer born in Ceylon).

1911 Census info Lives alone in Church Street, Westbury, Wiltshire age 23, is a bank clerk for Capital and Counties Bank.

Details of marriage None foundWife name and address None foundPlace and date enlisted Rank/Number Pte 15699Regiment 7th Battalion, Northamptonshire RegimentLocation of Memorial Swanbourne (WOUNDED)Information after War 19th July 1917, leg amputatedLast known address FulhamAge/Date of Death Age 83. Jan-Mar 1971, FulhamNewspaper articles/photos Bucks Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press – 10.10.14 Roll of

Honour, 19.7.17 leg amputated. North Bucks Times and County Observer – 4.1.16 Roll of Honour, 22.2.16 Roll of Honour

Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, The Vicarage, SwanbourneIs nephew to Swanbourne Vicar, James Ralph Caldicott Forrest

Name FEATHERSTONE John Forrest (brother to Henry Peverell FEATHERSTONE)

Date/Place of birth 12th Mar 1886, Stamford, LincsDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Louis Featherstone b 1862 Stamford, Lincs, d 1893 Stamford

Mother Annie Eliza Featherstone (nee Forrest) b 1864, Tudhoe, Durham, m 1885, Leicester, d 1953, age 89, Vicarage, SwanbourneSiblings all b Stamford, Lincs:John Forrest b 12th Mar 1886Henry Peverell b 24th Apr 1887Edith Mary bap 25th Aug 1889

1891 Census info 11, All Saints Road, Stamford, age 5, scholar. Lives with father Louis (29, butcher), mother Annie (27), brother Henry (4, scholar) and sister Edith(1).

1901 Census info “Rose Leigh”, Hurst, South Bedford, age 15, living on own means. Lives with mother Annie (37, widow, living on own means), brother Henry (13, living on own means) and sister Edith (10). Also in house are a domestic servant Ethel Reynolds (19) and a boarder Sidney Skeen (17, apprentice engineer born in Ceylon).

1911 Census info 33, Aynhoe Road, Brook Green, Hammersmith, London, age 25 bank clerk, boarder, single.

Details of marriage POSS Apr-Jun 1924, BristolWife name and address POSS Maud L HookPlace and date enlistedRank/Number Corporal? Tpr 2328 MGC 150906 Sgt 40218Regiment City of London Yeomanry Rough RidersLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known address At death 12, Ridgway Cottages, SwanbourneAge/Date of Death Age 87. Buried 23rd Feb, 1973, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos Bucks Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press – 10.10.14 Roll of

Honour. North Bucks Times and County Observer – 4.1.16 Roll of Honour, 22.2.16 Roll of Honour

Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, The Village (Vicarage?), SwanbourneNational Archives Medal Index Cards – 2328 Ist Co of London Yeo, 150906 MGCIs nephew to Swanbourne Vicar, James Ralph Caldicott Forrest

Name FREMANTLE Cecil R (Hon) (brother to Walter FREMANTLE and Thomas Francis FREMANTLE, uncle to John Walgrave Halford FREMANTLE and Thomas Francis Halford FREMANTLE {killed 1915})

Date/Place of birth 12th Dec 1865 St George, Hanover Square, LondonDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Thomas Francis Fremantle 2nd Baron Cottesloe. b 1830 Little

Marlow, Bucks buried 18th Apr 1918, age 88, SwanbourneMother Augusta Henrietta Fremantle nee Scott. b 1837 St George, Hanover Square, London m 1859, Hanover Square buried 7th Nov 1906, age 70, SwanbourneSiblings:Mary Louisa b 1861, Hanover SquareThomas Francis b 1862, Hanover SquareGertrude Charlotte b 1864, Hanover SquareCecil R b 1865, Hanover SquareWalter b 1869, Chelsea

1871 Census info 58, West Square, Hastings, Sussex, age 6. Lives with father Thomas (41, Railway Director, Magistrate and Barrister not practising), mother Augusta (34), siblings Mary (10, scholar), Thomas (9, scholar), Gertrude (7, scholar) and Walter (2). Nine servants also live in the household.

1881 Census info Eton School, Bucks, age 16, pupil, boarder1891 Census info The Old House, Swanbourne age 26. Lives with father Thomas (61,

Peer, JP), mother Henrietta (54), sister Mary (30) and brother Thomas (29, JP CC) and seven servants.

1901 Census info Swanbourne House, Cemetery Hill, Swanbourne, age 36, Estate Agent, lives with three servants

1911 Census info Swanbourne House, Cemetery Hill, Swanbourne, age 46, Land Agent to Lord Cottesloe, lives with three servants.

Details of marriage N/AWife name and address N/APlace and date enlistedRank/Number CommanderRegiment Royal Navy, HMS BadgerLocation of Memorial NOT ON Swanbourne Memorial Information after WarLast known address Radclive Grange, BucksAge/Date of Death Age 61. d 17th July 1927, Leeds. Buried 20th July 1927, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos Bucks Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press – 10.10.14 Roll of

HonourOther Notes Visited New York on “Servia” arriving 8th July 1889. Gentleman.

Probate: Hon Cecil of Radclive Grange, Buckingham d 17th July 1927 at 22, Clarendon Rd, Leeds. To Right Hon Thomas Francis Lord Cottesloe and Hon Reginald Scott Fremantle. Effects £50,155 13s 2d.

Name FREMANTLE John Walgrave Halford (Hon) (brother to Thomas Francis Halford FREMANTLE {killed 1915}, son of Thomas Francis FREMANTLE, nephew to Cecil FREMANTLE and Walter FREMANTLE)

Date/Place of birth 2nd May 1900, Holton, OxonDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Thomas Francis b 1862, Hanover Square buried 23rd July, 1956

age 94, SwanbourneMother Florence Annie Alexandra Fremantle nee Tapling b 1875 Brighton, Sussex m 1896 Cuckfield, Sussex buried 7th April 1956, age 80, SwanbourneSiblings:Thomas Francis Halford b 1897 Marylebone, London, (killed 1915)Florence Mary b 1898 Holton, OxonJohn Walgrave Halford b 1900 Holton, OxonEdward St John b 1902 Holton, OxonMargaret Augusta b 1904, SwanbourneChristopher Evelyn b 1906, SwanbourneBride Faith Louisa b 1910, Swanbourne

1901 Census info 14, Craven Hill Gardens, Paddington, London, age 1. Lives with father Thomas (39, Private Secretary, JP), mother Florence (25), siblings Thomas (4) and Florence (3). Also 11 servants live in the household.

1911 Census info Temple Grove School, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, age 11, pupil, boarder.

Details of marriage M1 1926 St George, Hanover Square, London. Divorced 1944M2 26th Mar 1959 Aylesbury

Wife name and address M1 Elizabeth HarrisM2 Gloria Jean Irene Dunn

Place and date enlistedRank/Number Can’t findRegiment Can’t findLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known address Galsworthy House, Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, SurreyAge/Date of Death Age 94. d 24 Apr 1994, Surrey, buried 19th June 1994, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes 4th Baron Cottesloe

Name FREMANTLE Thomas Francis (Lord Cottesloe) (brother to Cecil FREMANTLE and Walter FREMANTLE, father to John Walgrave Halford FREMANTLE)

Date/Place of birth 5th Feb 1862, St George, Hanover Square, LondonDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Thomas Francis Fremantle 2nd Baron Cottesloe. b 1830 Little Marlow,

Bucks buried 18th Apr 1918, age 88, SwanbourneMother Augusta Henrietta Fremantle nee Scott. b 1837 St George, Hanover Square, London m 1859, Hanover Square buried 7th Nov 1906, age 70, SwanbourneSiblings:Mary Louisa b 1861, Hanover SquareThomas Francis b 1862, Hanover SquareGertrude Charlotte b 1864, Hanover SquareCecil R b 1865, Hanover SquareWalter b 1869, ChelseaWife: Florence Annie Alexandra Fremantle nee Tapling b 1875 Brighton, Sussex m 1896 Cuckfield, Sussex buried 7th April 1956, SwanbourneChildren:Thomas Francis Halford b 1897 Marylebone, LondonFlorence Mary b 1898 Holton, OxonJohn Walgrave Halford b 1900 Holton, OxonEdward St John b 1902 Holton, OxonMargaret Augusta b 1904, SwanbourneChristopher Evelyn b 1906, SwanbourneBride Faith Louisa b 1910, Swanbourne

1871 Census info 58, West Square, Hastings, Sussex, age 9, scholar. Lives with father Thomas (41, Railway Director, Magistrate and Barrister not practising), mother Augusta (34), siblings Mary (10, scholar), Gertrude (7, scholar), Cecil (6) and Walter (2). Nine servants also live in the household.

1881 Census info Age 19, Balliol College, Oxford. Matriculated 28th April 1881 from Eton.

1891 Census info The Old House, Swanbourne age 29, JP, CC. Lives with father Thomas (61, Peer, JP), mother Henrietta (54), sister Mary (30), brother Cecil (26) and seven servants.

1901 Census info 14, Craven Hill Gardens, Paddington, London, age 39, private secretary, JP. Lives with wife Florence (25) and children Thomas (4), Florence (3) and Cecil (1). Also 11 servants live in the household.

1911 Census info The Old House, Swanbourne age 49, private means, company director, lieutenant territorial forces. Lives with wife Florence (35), children Thomas (14, student), Edward (9, student), Margaret (6, student), Christopher (4, student), Bride (9 months) and 11 servants.

Details of marriage 1896, Cuckfield, Sussex. Banns read in SwanbourneWife name and address Florence Annie Alexandra TaplingPlace and date enlistedRank/Number Colonel Regiment Ripon Training CentreLocation of Memorial Swanbourne (as Lord Cottesloe)Information after WarLast known address The Old House, Swanbourne at deathAge/Date of Death Age 94, buried 25th July 1956, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer – 22.2.16 roll of honourOther Notes 3rd Baron Cottesloe. Balliol College, Oxford BA 1885, MA 1889

Name FREMANTLE Walter (Hon) (brother to Cecil FREMANTLE and Thomas Francis FREMANTLE, uncle to John Walgrave Halford FREMANTLE)

Date/Place of birth 13th Mar 1869, St George, Hanover Square, LondonDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Thomas Francis Fremantle 2nd Baron Cottesloe. b 1830 Little

Marlow, Bucks buried 18th Apr 1918, age 88, SwanbourneMother Augusta Henrietta Fremantle nee Scott. b 1837 St George, Hanover Square, London m 1859, Hanover Square buried 7th Nov 1906, age 70, SwanbourneSiblings:Mary Louisa b 1861, Hanover SquareThomas Francis b 1862, Hanover SquareReginald S b 1863, Hanover SquareGertrude Charlotte b 1864, Hanover SquareCecil R b 1865, Hanover SquareWalter b 1869, Chelsea

1871 Census info 58, West Square, Hastings, Sussex, age 2. Lives with father Thomas (41, Railway Director, Magistrate and Barrister not practising), mother Augusta (34), siblings Mary (10, scholar), Thomas (9, scholar), Reginald (8, scholar), Gertrude (7, scholar) and Cecil (6). Nine servants also live in the household.

1881 Census info The Grange School, High Street, Broxbourne, Ware, Herts, scholar, boarder, age 12.

1891 Census info Can’t find age 22. POSS living abroad.

1901 Census info 43, Eaton Square, London age 32, artist/painter. Lives with father Thomas (Lord Cottesloe, Peer, magistrate), mother Augusta (64, Lady Cottesloe), sister Mary (40) and eight servants.

1911 Census info Can’t find age 42. POSS been living abroad. Arrived on Oriana in Liverpool on 1st Feb 1914, boarded in Lisbon, Portugal, occupation, clerk.

Details of marriage N/A Wife name and address N/APlace and date enlistedRank/Number CaptainRegiment OBLI Territorial ForceLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after War An artistLast known address Address 143, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge. Died at Evelyn Nursing

Home, CambridgeAge/Date of Death Age 66. Died 3rd Jan 1936, buried Swanbourne 6th Jan 1936Newspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer – 4.1.16 roll of honour and

22.2.16 roll of honourOther Notes Probate: to the Hon Margaret Augusta Jennings (wife of Denys Arthur

Jennings). Effects £35,756 4s 9d. Re-sworn £36,011 5s 1d. Margaret is his niece. Educated Eton, Trinity Cambridge BA 1890, MA 1920

Name GURNETT Charles Herbert Arthur (brother to Walter GURNETT and uncle to Herbert William GURNETT {killed 1918})

Date/Place of birth March 1891 Swanbourne (NOTE Registered as Arthur Charles H)Date/Place of baptism 13th Dec 1891, SwanbourneParents/family info Father William Gurnett b 1853 Swanbourne, d 1923 Swanbourne

Mother Eliza Gurnett (nee Adams) b 1850 Mursley, m 1875 Winslow (probably Mursley), d 1932 Lewisham, London?Siblings ALL b Swanbourne:William Thomas b 1876Emily Jane b 1878Ada Elizabeth b 1880Frederick Charles (Freddy) b 1882Walter b 1884Arthur Sydney b 1886Edith Amy (Amy) b 1889Charles Herbert (Charley) b 1891Nephew Charles (son of Ada, but on Census 1911 as a ninth child of Eliza) Herbert William (Bertie) b 23rd Feb 1899 Swanbourne. Killed 27th April 1918, BelgiumGrandfather Benjamin G Gurnett b 1821, Swanbourne d 1904, Swanbourne

1891 Census info Nearton West, Swanbourne, age one month. Lives with father William (38, farm labourer), mother Eliza (38) and siblings William (15, farm labourer), Emily (13), Ada (11), Freddy (9, scholar), Walter (7, scholar), Arthur (4, scholar) and Amy (2).

1901 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 10, scholar (known as Charley). Lives with father William (48, agricultural labourer), mother Eliza (49) and siblings Frederick (19, agricultural labourer), Walter (17, groom), Arthur (14, agricultural labourer), Amy (12) and Bertie (2). Also living in the household was his grandfather Benjamin G Gurnett (81, widower).

1911 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 20, waggoner on farm. Lives with father William (58, labourer), mother Eliza (59, married 35 years, 9 children) and brother Walter (27, horseman on farm). Herbert (12, scholar) is on the Census as his brother and ninth child of Eliza.

Details of marriage m November 1915 in Newton Harcourt, Leics. Banns read in Swanbourne.

Wife name and address Hilda Mary Scotchbrook b 1892, Billedsen, Newton Harcourt, Leics, d 1926, Northampton. 1901 Census, age 8, lived with family in Newton Harcourt, 1911 Census, age 18, is a kitchen maid in Leatherhead, Surrey.

Place and date enlistedRank/Number Sapper 284000 RE and 274226Regiment Royal EngineersLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known address Newport PagnellAge/Date of Death Age 30, Jul-Sep 1921Newspaper articles/photos Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Nearton End, Swanbourne

National Archives Medal Index Cards 254000 and WR/274226 RE

Name GURNETT Walter (brother to Charles Herbert Arthur GURNETT and uncle to Herbert William GURNETT {killed 1918})

Date/Place of birth Jan-Mar 1884 SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 12th Oct 1884, SwanbourneParents/family info Father William Gurnett b 1853 Swanbourne, d 1923 Swanbourne

Mother Eliza Gurnett (nee Adams) b 1850 Mursley, m 1875 Winslow (probably Mursley), d 1932 Lewisham, LondonSiblings ALL b Swanbourne:William Thomas b 1876Emily Jane b 1878Ada Elizabeth b 1880Frederick Charles (Freddy) b 1882Walter b 1884Arthur Sydney b 1886Edith Amy (Amy) b 1889Charles Herbert (Charley) b 1891Nephew Charles (son of Ada, but on Census 1911 as a ninth child of Eliza) Herbert William (Bertie) b 23rd Feb 1899 Swanbourne. Killed 27th April 1918, BelgiumGrandfather Benjamin G Gurnett b 1821, Swanbourne d 1904, Swanbourne

1891 Census info Nearton West, Swanbourne, 7, scholar. Lives with father William (38, farm labourer), mother Eliza (38) and siblings William (15, farm labourer), Emily (13), Ada (11), Freddy (9, scholar), Arthur (4, scholar), Amy (2) and Charley (1 month).

1901 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 17, groom. Lives with father William (48, agricultural labourer), mother Eliza (49) and siblings Frederick (19, agricultural labourer), Arthur (14, agricultural labourer), Amy (12), Charley (10) and Bertie (2). Also living in the household was his grandfather Benjamin G Gurnett (81, widower).

1911 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 27, horseman on farm. Lives with father William (58, labourer), mother Eliza (59, married 35 years, 9 children) and brother Charles (20, waggoner on farm). Herbert (12, scholar) is on the Census as his brother and ninth child of Eliza.

Details of marriage m 21st Aug 1915, Lillingstone Lovell.Wife name and address Lilian Gertrude Sleigh, b 1885, Chelsea, London d 26th June 1965.

Probate: of 29, Shalstone, Buckingham d at Buckingham Hospital, to Eleanor Bell, spinster £187. 1911 Census housemaid, ‘The Old House’ Swanbourne, age 26. Address at marriage 4, Brightside Terrace, Hither Green Square, Lewisham, London.

Place and date enlisted 3rd Oct, 1916 age 31, Woolwich. Joined from Army Reserve Class B. was a munition worker, previously served in the Territorials

Rank/Number 6092Regiment 2/5 LincolnshireLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known address Probably 29, Shalstone, BuckinghamAge/Date of Death Age 74. Oct-Dec 1958 North Bucks Newspaper articles/photos Other Notes

Name HARDING Frederick Lawrence (cousin to Jack HARDING)Date/Place of birth Jul-Sep 1896, Paddington Date/Place of baptismParents/family info Grandfather Jeremiah Harding b 1833, Dunton, d 1930 Swanbourne

Grandmother Caroline Harding (nee Green), b 1833 Cublington, m 1856 Winslow, d 1895 SwanbourneFather John Harding b 1862 Swanbourne, d 1907 PaddingtonMother Mary Harding (nee Faulkner) b 1856, Great Horwood, m 1886 Westminster, d 19xx xxxxxxxxxxxxBrothers:Francis John b 1888, Swanbourne, d 1908 Marylebone age 20Percy Thomas b 1890, Marylebone d 1934 Willesden age 44Arthur Sidney b 1893, Slough, Bucks. Killed 1917, buried Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium age 24Frederick Lawrence b 1896 Paddington, Middx

1901 Census info 181, Bravington Rd, Paddington, age 4. Lives with mother Mary (41, married) and brothers Francis (13), Percy (11) and Arthur (8). His father, John lives in St Pancras, Marylebone (39, married, butler), where he is live-in servant to a Barrister/Charity Committee trustee.

1911 Census info Winslow Road, Swanbourne age 14, grocer’s errand boy. Lives with grandfather Jeremiah (78, widower, farm labourer) and aunt, Ann (45, single).Note: per Census 1911 - his mother lives alone in one room at the back, top, of 2, Pressland, St Kensal Rd, Westbourne Park, Paddington. She is age 56, a widow and charwoman. She had four children; two had died by 1911 (not correct? as only one had died - see above. Her husband had died in 1907).

Details of marriage Apr-Jun 1926 KensingtonWife name and address Florence Edith Alice Woodley b 9th Sept 1906 Paddington, London, d

1985, Wandsworth. In 1911 Census she lived (age 5) with her parents and siblings at 56, Cirencester Street, Harrow Road, Paddington.

Place and date enlistedRank/Number Pte xxxxxxxRegiment 9th Battalion Middlesex RegimentLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known address In 1922 at 58, Lancefield Street, Paddington, LondonAge/Date of Death Age 66. 25th May 1963, Ashford, Kent Newspaper articles/photos Bucks Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press – 10.10.14 Roll of

HonourNorth Bucks Times and County Observer – 4.1.16 Roll of Honour and 22.2.16 Roll of Honour

Other Notes

Name HARDING Jack (cousin to Frederick Lawrence HARDING)Date/Place of birth Jan-Mar 1884 SwanbourneDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Grandfather Jeremiah Harding b 1833, Dunton, d 1930 Swanbourne

Grandmother Caroline Harding (nee Green), b 1833 Cublington, m 1856 Winslow, d 1895 SwanbourneFather Albert Harding b 1858 Stewkley, d 1943 SwanbourneMother Mary Harding (nee Keen) b 1855 Stewkley, m 1879 Swanbourne, d 1889 Swanbourne.Siblings: Sarah Ann b 1879 Mursley, d 1880 age 9 months, SwanbourneCharlotte b 1881 SwanbourneJack b 1884 SwanbourneJames b 1887 Swanbourne, d 1887 age 15 hoursWife Ethel Mary Hobbs b 1879 Hanwell, Middx, d 1940, SwanbourneChildren ALL b Swanbourne:Mabel Helena b 1906Ethel Mary b 1907Daisy May b 1910Albert Ernest b 1911

1891 Census info Winslow Road, Swanbourne, age 7, scholar. Lives with grandfather Jeremiah (59, farm labourer) and grandmother Caroline (58).

1901 Census info Boarder at Hines House, Haywold, Huggate, Yorkshire, age 17, shepherd. Lives with Stavely family and 10 other boarders/farm staff.

1911 Census info 8, Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 27, married, farm labourer. Lives with wife Ethel (32, married 5 years, 4 children) and children, Mabel (5), Edith (4), Daisy (1) and Albert (4 months).

Details of marriage 14th Oct 1905, SwanbourneWife name and address Ethel Mary Hobbs, b 1879 Hanwell, Middx, buried 26th Sept 1940 age

61, Swanbourne. 1881 (age 2) and 1891 (age 12) Census lived with parents and siblings in Hanwell. 1901 (age 22) Census was under housemaid in Chertsey, Surrey

Place and date enlistedRank/Number Pte 67150Regiment Army Service Corps, Remount Department, A SquadronLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known address 10, Mursley Road, Swanbourne Age/Date of Death Age 78, buried 18th Dec 1962, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer – 22.2.16 Roll of HonourOther Notes

Name HIGGS Robert WilliamDate/Place of birth Oct-Dec 1885, Drayton Parslow OR Apr 1888??Date/Place of baptismParents/family info Father William Higgs b 1845 Drayton Parslow, d 1911 Drayton

ParslowMother Eleanor Anne Higgs (nee Brooks) b 1851 Thornborough, m 1873 Thornborough d after 1891 and before Apr 1914Siblings ALL b Drayton Parslow:Annie b 1873Sarah Elizabeth b 1876Valley Avis b 1879Eva Lily/Eve Lillie b 1881Deborah Mary b 1883Robert William b 1885George Henry b 1888Andrew John b 1891

1891 Census info Drayton Parslow, age 5, scholar. Lives with father William (43, agricultural labourer), mother Eleanor (39), and siblings Valley (12, scholar), Eva (10, scholar), Deborah (8, scholar) and George (3, scholar).

1901 Census info Salden, Mursley, age 15, servant (ploughboy). Lives with employer, farmer John White and family (his wife and four children)

1911 Census info Drayton Parslow, age 27, single, agricultural labourer. Lives with father William (65, agricultural labourer, married 38 years, 12 children, 8 living, 4 died). Mother not at address.

Details of marriage None foundWife name and address None foundPlace and date enlisted Buckingham, 17th April 1914, age 26 yearsRank/Number Pte. 136228. 19 Co RAMC. 18871Regiment 326th Field Ambulance Unit, Royal Army Medical Corps, previously

Buckinghamshire Territorial Regiment (1788). OBLILocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after War Service 17th Apr 1914 to 1st Sep 1914 – 138 days, discharged being

found medically unfit. Then 7th June 1915 to 18th Mar 1919Last known addressAge/Date of Death Age 78. Jul-Sep 1964, Rochford, EssexNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer 22.2.16 Roll of Honour OBLIOther Notes Wounded, shell-shock, bronchitis and shrapnel.

At attestation 1914: lives with employer Henry Dancer at Holcombe Farm, Swanbourne and is single, height 5’ 3½”.Next of kin - sister Lizzie (Eve Lillie) Adams (nee Higgs), Oakham Cottages, SwanbourneNext of kin - brother George Henry Higgs, BirminghamBucks Absent Voters List 1918, Nearton EndNational Archives Medal Index Cards 18871 OBLI 136228 RAMC

Name HOLDOM Leslie John Date/Place of birth Apr-Jun 1891 SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 12th June 1891, SwanbourneParents/family info Father John Holdom b 1853 Fenny Stratford d 1936 Winslow

Mother Alice Mary Holdom nee Linnell b 1855 Great Brickhill, m 1881 Newport Pagnell, d 1924 WinslowSiblings:Elsie Mary b 1883 Fenny Stratford, d 1897 Winslow, age 14Ivy Marion b 1886, SwanbourneAlice Vera b 1887, SwanbourneLeslie John b 1891, SwanbourneWife Lucy Cowell b 1891 Nash, m 1919 Addington, d 1941 SwanbourneChildrenPhilip Leslie b 1922 Swanbourne, buried 23rd Dec 1943 Swanbourne age 21Maurice Charles b Nov 4th 1924 Swanbourne

1901 Census info Above Mead Farm, Swanbourne, age 9. Lives with father John (48, farmer), mother Alice (46), sisters Ivy (14) and Alice (13). Also in the household are Edith Sanders (24, governess) and Naomi Haddon (16, general domestic servant).

1911 Census info Above Mead Farm, Swanbourne, age 19, works on father’s farm. Lives with father John (58, m 24 years, 4 children, 3 living, 1 died), mother not present, and sisters Ivy (24) and Alice (23). Also in the household is Lilian Florence Dickins (17, servant).

Details of marriage Feb 1919, Addington. Banns read in SwanbourneWife name and address Lucy Cowell. b 1891 Nash, d 1941 SwanbournePlace and date enlisted 27th Jan 1909, Buckingham, age 18. Presume re-enlisted after 27th Jan

1916.Rank/Number Tpr 453Regiment Royal Bucks Hussars, A Squadron. Also Royal Battalion Cheshire

Hussars.Location of Memorial Swanbourne Information after War Served in Egypt and Gallipoli (Turkey). Admitted No. 1 Australian

State Hospital in Lennes on 17.8.15, with jaundice. Invalided to England 27.9.15 and admitted to Highfield Military Hospital in Liverpool. Discharged after 7 years on 27th Jan 1916.

Last known address Above Mead Farm, SwanbourneAge/Date of Death Age 46. d 20th May 1937, buried 22nd May, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer – 4.1.16 Roll of Honour

Bucks Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press – 10.10.14 Roll of Honour

Other Notes Probate: to Lucy Holdom, widow and John Goodwin Cowell, farmer. Effects £7,656 2s 5d.

Name HURST Frederick George (brother to Isaac Thomas HURST)Date/Place of birth 17th Dec 1900, Great HorwoodDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Frederick Thomas Hurst b 1863 Great Horwood d 1918 Little

HorwoodMother Flora Hurst nee Grace b 1870 Newton Longville, m 10th Oct 1894 Swanbourne, d 1965 Dunstable, BedsSiblings:Isaac Thomas bp 30 Apr 1895 Great HorwoodEliza b 1896 Great HorwoodElsie Margaret b 1899 Great HorwoodFrederick George b 17th Dec 1900 Great HorwoodAdelaide May b 23 Sep 1901 SwanbourneGladys Mary b 12th Jun 1904 Swanbourne, bur 2 Dec age 10 months SwanbourneRose Florence b 1905 Swanbourne

1901 Census info Athawes Farm, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 1. Lives with father Frederick (37, farmer), mother Flora (31), brother Isaac (6) and sister Elsie (2). NOTE: sister Eliza (5) is living at Nearton End with her grandparents Abraham (78, farmer) and Sarah (76).

1911 Census info Athawes Farm, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 11, scholar. Lives with father Frederick (47, farmer), mother Flora (41, married 16 years, 7 children, 6 living, 1 died) and siblings Isaac (16, farmer’s son working on farm), Elsie (12, scholar), Adelaide (9) and Rose (5).

Details of marriage Oct-Dec 1921 WinslowWife name and address Constance Keys b 1898 Great Horwood, d 1965 Dunstable, Beds.

Lived 1901 and 1911 in Great Horwood with parents and 5 siblings.Place and date enlisted Can’t findRank/Number Can’t findRegiment Can’t findLocation of Memorial Swanbourne (as Hurst J?)Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death POSS Age 67. 1967 Elstree, HertsNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Probate of father: of Great Horwood, retired farmer d 19th Jan 1918,

to Flora Hurst widow and Thomas Frederick Vaisey, surgeon. Effects £3,845 17s 3d.

Name HURST Isaac Thomas (brother to Frederick George HURST)Date/Place of birth 1895, Great HorwoodDate/Place of baptism 30th April 1895, Great HorwoodParents/family info Father Frederick Thomas Hurst b 1863 Great Horwood d 1918 Little

HorwoodMother Flora Hurst nee Grace b 1870 Newton Longville, m 10th Oct 1894 Swanbourne, d 1965 Dunstable, BedsSiblings:Isaac Thomas bp 30 Apr 1895 Great HorwoodEliza b 1896 Great HorwoodElsie Margaret b 1899 Great HorwoodFrederick George b 17th Dec 1900 Great HorwoodAdelaide May b 23 Sep 1901 SwanbourneGladys Mary b 12th Jun 1904 Swanbourne, bur 2 Dec age 10 months SwanbourneRose Florence b 1905 Swanbourne

1901 Census info Athawes Farm, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 6. Lives with father Frederick (37, farmer), mother Flora (31), brother Frederick (1) and sister Elsie (2). NOTE: sister Eliza (5) is living at Nearton End with her grandparents Abraham (78, farmer) and Sarah (76).

1911 Census info Athawes Farm, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 16, farmer’s son working on farm. Lives with father Frederick (47, farmer), mother Flora (41, married 16 years, 7 children, 6 living, 1 died) and siblings Elsie (12, scholar), Frederick (11, scholar), Adelaide (9) and Rose (5).

Details of marriage None foundWife name and address None foundPlace and date enlisted 20th Dec 1914, Oxford, age 19 years 11 months, labourer, of Nearton

End, Swanbourne. Height 5’ 4 5/8”, next of kin father, Frederick Hurst of Nearton End, Swanbourne.

Rank/Number Pte 17012/5828/702537Regiment OBLI 23rd Battalion, London RegimentLocation of Memorial Swanbourne (WOUNDED) (as Hurst T?)Information after War Wounded SSW Head on 7th June 1917. Discharged 9th Oct 1917.

Permanently excluded from liability to medical re-examination under the Military Service Act. 2 years 286 days service.

Last known addressAge/Date of Death Can’t findNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Probate of father: of Great Horwood, retired farmer d 19th Jan 1918,

to Flora Hurst widow and Thomas Frederick Vaisey, surgeon. Effects £3,845 17s 3d.

Name JORDAN Alfred Thomas (brother to George Henry JORDAN)Date/Place of birth 1879, Swanbourne Date/Place of baptism 5th Oct 1879, Swanbourne (same day as brother George)Parents/family info Father Henry John Jordan b 1852 Stewkley, bur 18th Sep 1918

SwanbourneMother Mary Ann Jordan nee Rowe b 1854 Stewkley, m 1875 Wells, Norfolk, d 1951 North BucksSiblings:Emily b 1874 StewkleyGeorge Henry b 1876 SwanbourneAlfred Thomas b 1879 SwanbourneWifePOSS Mary Ann Miller or Louisa Annie Horton b 18xx xxxxxxxxx

1881 Census info 30 Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 1. Lives with father Henry (29, agricultural labourer), mother Mary Ann (27), sister Emily (7, scholar) and brother George (4, scholar).

1891 Census info 7, Church Street, Swanbourne, age 11, scholar. Lives with father Henry (38, coach man/groom) and mother Mary Ann (36)

1901 Census info 10, Cavendish Mews, St Pancras, Marylebone, age 21, single, boarder, servant, second horseman. Boards with coachman and family and other horse servants.

1911 Census info Heythorpe Grange, East Norton, Leics, age 31, married, groom. Lives with three other grooms. Wife is not at this address.

Details of marriage POSS 1907, Stratford on Avon, WarwickshireWife name and address POSS Mary Ann Miller or Louisa Annie Horton b 18xx xxx, d 19xx xxxPlace and date enlistedRank/Number Can’t findRegiment Can’t findLocation of Memorial Swanbourne (Jordan A T)Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death POSS age 49. Died 1928, WandsworthNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes

Name JORDAN George Henry (brother to Alfred Thomas JORDAN)Date/Place of birth 1876, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 5th October 1879, Swanbourne (same day as brother Alfred)Parents/family info Father Henry John Jordan b 1852 Stewkley, bur 18th Sep 1918

SwanbourneMother Mary Ann Jordan nee Rowe b 1854 Stewkley, m 1875 Wells, Norfolk, d 1951 North BucksSiblings:Emily b 1874 StewkleyGeorge Henry b 1876 SwanbourneAlfred Thomas b 1879 SwanbourneWife: Jane/Jean Kirton b 1875 Aberchinden, Banffshire, ScotlandChildren: ALL b Fulham, LondonRobert b 1902Alister b 1904Richard b 1906Elsie b 1907Eva b 1911

1881 Census info 30 Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 4, scholar. Lives with father Henry (29, agricultural labourer), mother Mary Ann (27), sister Emily (7, scholar) and brother Alfred (1).

1891 Census info 10, York Gate, Marylebone, London, age 15, servant, pageboy to late secretary’s department GPO (retired). Lives with Mr and Mrs Eyre-Lambert and two other servants. Census as George H.

1901 Census info 7, Church Street, Swanbourne, age 23, married, omnibus conductor. Lives with father Henry (44, coachman), mother Mary Ann (43). Also in the house is a boarder, Gertrude Alice Buckingham (18, assistant schoolteacher). Census as Henry George. Wife Jean (27, married) is living at 133, West St, Erith, Dartford with her married sister Mary Ling, and her mother Ann Kirton.

1911 Census info 5, Kinnoul Street, Fulham, London, age 35, married, motor omnibus fitter. Lives with wife Jean (36, m 12 years, 5 children) and children Robert (9, scholar), Alister (7, scholar), Richard (5, scholar), Elsie (4) and Eva (3 months).

Details of marriage 16th May 1899, Fulham Note: m as Henry George, father Henry George s/be Henry John

Wife name and address Jane Kirton. Age at marriage 25, address 43, Gastein Road, Fulham (also address for George).

Place and date enlistedRank/Number Can’t findRegiment Can’t findLocation of Memorial Swanbourne (Jordan H C?)Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Can’t findNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer 22.2.16 roll of honour for

H C Jordan(?).Other Notes

Name KEEN Robert Charles (brother to Frederick James KEEN {killed 1918})

Date/Place of birth Jan-Mar 1893, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 2nd Apr 1893, SwanbourneParents/family info Father Robert Keen b 1862 Granborough, bur 18th Jan 1949,

SwanbourneMother Emma Laura Keen nee Harding b 1862 Dunton m 30th Apr 1891 Swanbourne d 19xx xxxxxxxxxxx (can’t find 1911 or death)Siblings ALL b Swanbourne:Joseph James b 1892 d 1892 age 9 days, SwanbourneRobert Charles b 1893 Frederick James bap 6th May 1894 killed 30th Oct 1918Freda bap 4th August 1901

1901 Census info Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 8, scholar (Census as Robert C). Lives with father Robert (35, gardener), mother Emma (39) and brother Frederick (6).

1911 Census info 16, Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 18, farm labourer (Census as Charles). Lives with father Robert (46, gardener, m 19 years, 4 children, 3 living, 1 died), mother Emma not at address (can’t find anywhere in 1911 or death). Also in the household are his great uncle Robert Rand (84, widower, retired farmer) and cousin Charlotte Harding (30, single). NOTE: His brother Frederick (16, general servant), is living in the home of a farmer, Ezra Parker, in Great Dalby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. His sister Freda (10, scholar) lives with her aunt, Sarah Ann Keen (49, single, dressmaker) in Smithfield End, Swanbourne.

Details of marriage None foundWife name and address None foundPlace and date enlistedRank/Number Spr 257608Regiment RELocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Age 70/71. Dec 1963, Willesden? Or 1963 St Albans, Herts??Newspaper articles/photos Other Notes

Name KIBBLE William Edward WatkinsDate/Place of birth 1894, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 15th Apr 1894, SwanbourneParents/family info Father William Kibble b 1854 North Marston d 1941 Swanbourne

Mother Emma Kibble nee Watkins b 1859 North Marston m 1882 North Marston d 1924 SwanbourneSiblings:Alice Martha b 1883 SwanbourneConstance Emilie b 1888 SwanbourneWilliam Edward Watkins b 1894 Swanbourne

1901 Census info Buxlow Farm, Swanbourne, age 7, scholar. Lives with father William (47, farmer), mother Emma (42) and sisters Alice (14) and Constance (12). Also living in the household are Ellen Currell (17, general servant) and George Shepherd (20, agricultural labourer).

1911 Census info Buxlow Farm, Swanbourne, age 17, farmer’s son working on farm. Lives with father William (57, farmer), mother Emma (52, married 28 years, 3 children), sisters Alice (27) and Constance (22). Also living in the household is Amy Jane Lambourne (14, general domestic servant).

Details of marriage 18th Aug 1925, SwanbourneWife name and address Susannah Edith Gadsden. Age 37 at marriage, b 1888 Swanbourne,

d age 90, Apr 1979, Church Farm, Swanbourne. Lived with her family in Swanbourne, 1891 (Nearton West), 1901 (Nearton End) and 1911 (Brises Farm).

Place and date enlisted Rank/Number Tpr 867 also 205122Regiment Royal Bucks Hussars and Corps of HussarsLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known address 23, Nearton End, Swanbourne at deathAge/Date of Death Age 70. 15th June 1964, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer – 14.8.15 wounded, 4.1.16

Roll of Honour, 15.2.16 Roll of HonourBucks Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press – 10.10.14 Roll of Honour, 18.9.15 wounded, 11.9.15 wounded.Bucks Herald 9.11.15 wounded

Other Notes National Archives Medal Index Cards – 867 RBH, 205122 Corps of Hussars

Name LEONARD James (Jim) – Brother to George Thomas LEONARD {KILLED 1916} and John Henry (Harry) LEONARD {killed 1918}

Date/Place of birth Jan-Mar 1894, MursleyDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Thomas Leonard b 1857 Little Horwood d 1937 Swanbourne

Mother Emily Leonard nee Boughton b 1866 Hoggeston m 1887 Mursley d 1940 SwanbourneSiblings:Sarah Emma b 1888 SwanbourneJohn William b Apr-Mar 1890 Mursley, d Apr-Jun 1891 MursleyRose Annie b 1892 MursleyJames (Jim) b 1894 MursleyGeorge Thomas b 7th Feb 1896 Mursley KILLED 5th June 1916John Henry (Harry) b 1898 Mursley KILLED 1st Nov 1918William Leonard b Dec 1906 Swanbourne d Feb 1907 Swanbourne age 3 months

1901 Census info The Hill, Mursley, age 7 (Census as Jim). Lives with father Thomas (44, shepherd), mother Emily (35), sister Rose (9) and brother John (3). Also, sister Sarah (13) was visiting a relative, Hannah Boughton (39, servant) at Chesham Lodge, New Malden, Surrey, and brother George (5) was visiting his grandfather John Boughton (73, widower, sub postmaster) at the Post Office in Swanbourne

1911 Census info 10, Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 16, bricklayer’s labourer (Census as Jim). Lives with father Thomas (54, farm labourer), mother Emily (45, married 23 years, 7 children, 5 living, 2 died), sister Rose (19) and brother John (13, scholar). Also living in Swanbourne, at the Post Office, with Polly Boughton, were his sister Sarah (23, assistant in Post Office) and brother George (15, ploughboy on farm).

Details of marriage Oct-Dec 1924, StewkleyWife name and address Nora Jeans b 18xx xxxxxxxxxxxx d 19xx xxxxxxxxxxx. 1911 Census lives

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxPlace and date enlistedRank/Number Bdr 38696Regiment 314 SB RGA – Gunner Royal Garrison ArtilleryLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Can’t find – too manyNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer – 4.1.16 Roll of Honour and

22.2.16 Roll of HonourBucks Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press – 10.10.14 Roll of Honour

Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918 – Nearton End

Name MORBY HenryDate/Place of birth 1892 Northampton (from Census 1901 and 1911, birth not found)Date/Place of baptismParents/family info Grandfather Samuel Morby b 1835 Colmforth, Beds d 1917 Winslow

Grandmother Elizabeth Morby nee Rowles b 1838 Colmforth, Beds, m 1858 Colmforth, Beds, d 1923 WinslowParents n/k (Samuel and Elizabeth had 19 children, 10 living – Henry’s father or mother could be any of the older ones!) Henry b 1892 Northampton

1901 Census info Above Mead Cottage, Swanbourne, age 9, scholar. Lives with grandfather Samuel (66, shepherd), grandmother Elizabeth (63), father/uncle James (28, horse keeper on farm), father/uncle Samuel (28, cattleman on farm), uncle Frederick (24, cattleman on farm) and aunt Emily (23, mother’s help).

1911 Census info Above Mead Cottage, Swanbourne, age 19, shop assistant, clothes (Census as Morley in error). Lives with grandfather Samuel (77, farm labourer), grandmother Elizabeth (74, married 53 years, 19 children, 10 living, 9 died), uncle/father James (38, married 3 years, 1 child) (wife and child not at this address) and uncle Frederick (35, farm labourer).

Details of marriage None foundWife name and address None foundPlace and date enlistedRank/Number Pte 20212Regiment 3rd Battalion Wiltshire RegimentLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Can’t findNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes

Name PHILLIPS Amos Charles – known as Charles?Date/Place of birth 7th June 1897, WinslowDate/Place of baptism Parents/family info Father Amos Charles Phillips b 1869 Adstock, d 1952 Winslow

Mother Annie Phillips nee Saving b 1873 Winslow, m 1897 Winslow, d 1949, North BucksSiblings ALL b Winslow:Amos Charles b 1898Emily Elizabeth b 1899William b 1902Frederick b 1904Bertie b 1909

1901 Census info Tinkers End, Winslow, age 3. Lives with father Amos (30, agricultural labourer), mother Annie (27) and sister Emily (2).

1911 Census info Shipton, Winslow, age 13, agricultural labourer, (Census as Charles). Lives with father Amos (42, agricultural labourer), mother Annie (38, married 14 years, 5 children), and siblings Emily (12, scholar), William (9), Frederick (7) and Bertie (2).

Details of marriage 2nd Nov 1929, Banbury, OxonWife name and address Florence Lily May Hilton b 10th Sep 1902 Banbury, d 1969 Aylesbury.

1911 Census as daughter, age 9 in Neithrop, Oxon.Place and date enlisted Pte 18866Rank/Number OBLIRegimentLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Age 76. Dec 1973, North BucksNewspaper articles/photos Bucks Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press 4.5.18 POW

South Bucks Free Press 10.1.19 POW release.Other Notes Connection to Swanbourne - mother Annie was a servant to the

Bowden family in Smithfield End, Swanbourne, in 1891.

Name PRICE John (brother to William Thomas PRICE and Ernest PRICE {killed 1917})

Date/Place of birth 10th March 1887, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 12th Jun 1887, SwanbourneParents/family info William Price b 1856 Fringford, Oxon, d Dec 1901, Swanbourne

Alice Price nee Spacey b 1853 Fringford, Oxon, m 1880 Fringford, Oxon, d 1940, SwanbourneSiblings ALL b Swanbourne:Eleanor Mary b 1881, m1 William Thomas Brown, 1907, Swanbourne, m2 Arthur Brown, 19xx, xxxxxxxxxxx, d late 1950’s Arundel, SussexWilliam Thomas b 1881 or 1882, m Ces xxxxxxxxxx, 19xx, xxxxxxxx, d 1974, Bourne, CambsElizabeth Alice b 1884, single, d 1954 of 20, Winslow Rd, SwanbourneJohn b 1887Kate b 1889, single of Newport Pagnell, d 1961 in Northampton HospitalErnest b 1891, killed 1917

1891 Census info Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 4, scholar. Lives with father William (35, publican), mother Alice (37), and siblings Eleanor (9, scholar), William (8, scholar), Elizabeth (6, scholar), Kate (2) and Ernest (3 months).

1901 Census info Boot Inn, Boot Road (now 4, Smithfield End) Swanbourne, age 14, gardener. Lives with father William (45, publican and plumber), mother Alice (47), and siblings Eleanor (20, housemaid), William (19, groom), Kate (12) and Ernest (10). Also in the household is a visitor (probably a relative), Albert E White (28, butler) b Stoke Lyne, Oxon.

1911 Census info Boot Inn, Boot Road (now 4, Smithfield End) Swanbourne, age 24, gardener. Lives with mother Alice (58, widow, 6 children, innkeeper) and siblings, Kate (22) and Ernest (20, farm worker).

Details of marriage 28th Jun 1941, Swanbourne (age 54)Wife name and address Sheila Elizabeth Mary Walker b 1917 Swanbourne, d age 85, 5th Apr

2002 in Hulcott Nursing Home, Hulcott, Aylesbury. Address at death 12, Mursley Road, Swanbourne.

Place and date enlistedRank/Number Dvr 234439Regiment 77 Bty RFALocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after War He was a Parish Councillor from 1928 to 1959, a bell ringer for 50

years and a Sexton. He has a bench seat in his memory at the end of the New Walk.

Last known address Died at 12, Mursley Road, SwanbourneAge/Date of Death Age 72, d 13th July and buried 16th July 1959, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918 – Boot Inn, Swanbourne

Name PRICE William Thomas (brother to John PRICE and Ernest PRICE {killed 1917})

Date/Place of birth 30th Nov 1881, Swanbourne (per attestation age) OR 14th Dec 1882 (per death record)

Date/Place of baptism 23rd March 1883, Swanbourne Parents/family info William Price b 1856 Fringford, Oxon, d Dec 1901, Swanbourne

Alice Price nee Spacey b 1853 Fringford, Oxon, m 1880 Fringford, Oxon, d 1940, SwanbourneSiblings ALL b Swanbourne:Eleanor Mary b 1881, m1 William Thomas Brown, 1907, Swanbourne, m2 Arthur Brown, 19xx, xxxxxxxxxxx, d late 1950’s Arundel, SussexWilliam Thomas b 30th Nov 1881 OR 14th Dec 1882Elizabeth Alice b 1884, single, d 1954 of 20, Winslow Rd, SwanbourneJohn b 1887, m Sheila Elizabeth Mary Walker 1941, Swanbourne, d 1959 SwanbourneKate b 1889, single of Newport Pagnell, d 1961 in Northampton HospitalErnest b 1891, killed 1917

1891 Census info Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 8 (should be 9), scholar. Lives with father William (35, publican), mother Alice (37), and siblings Eleanor (9, scholar), John (4, scholar), Elizabeth (6, scholar), Kate (2) and Ernest (3 months).

1901 Census info Boot Inn, Boot Road (now 4, Smithfield End) Swanbourne, age 19, groom. Lives with father William (45, publican and plumber), mother Alice (47), and siblings Eleanor (20, housemaid), John (14, gardener), Kate (12) and Ernest (10). Also in the household is a visitor, Albert E White (28, butler) b Stoke Lyne, Oxon.

1911 Census info Boards at The Bothy, Greenlands, Henley on Thames, Oxon, age 25 (should be 29?), gardener. Lives as one of 7 gardeners boarding at the address.

Details of marriage He did marry and had son William John, born 1924Wife name and address Ces (Cecily?). She died (after 1974) in Bourn, CambsPlace and date enlisted Attested 6th Dec 1915 age 33 years 358 days (dob therefore 30th Nov

1881). Joined 28th Mar 1916. Next of kin is his mother, Alice Price. Enlisted at Faringdon, Berks. Medical declaration – ‘latent tubercular disease of lung’, then ‘fit for home service only’ but crossed through, and ‘eligible for infantry’ at bottom of page.

Rank/Number Gnr 73220Regiment 51 Battery, Royal Garrison ArtilleryLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after War Gassed and severe shell wound. Invalided to England. Red Cross

Hospital 15.9.1917 to 2.11.1917, Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford. transferred to Class Z Army Reserve on demobilization 29.5.1919, home address given as Swanbourne, Nr Winslow, Bucks.In the 1950’s William worked as a gardener at Alvechurch, Birmingham then retired to Bourn, South Cambridgeshire.

Last known address At Attestation, Bourton End, Shrivenham, Berks, occupation gardener.

Age/Date of Death Age 91. d 1974 Bourn, Cambridge Newspaper articles/photos Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Boot Inn, Swanbourne

Name ROADS Jesse Frederick (brother to Thomas Sydney ROADS)Date/Place of birth 15th Jul 1898, MursleyDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Grandfather Jonathan Roads b 1833 East Claydon, d 1921

SwanbourneFather James Frederick Roads b 1865, Winslow buried 13th Apr 1957 Swanbourne (age 92)Mother Elizabeth Roads previously Healy (widow) nee Turvey b 1865 Mursley, m 10th May 1887 Swanbourne, buried 7th Jan 1916 SwanbourneSiblings:Eleanor Balaclava b Jul-Sep 1890 MursleyThomas Sydney b 5th Mar 1894 MursleyDorothy Madeleine b Apr-Jun 1896 MursleyJesse Frederick b 15th July 1898 MursleyMargery Kathleen b Jan-Mar 1900 Mursley buried 30th Apr 1901 Swanbourne age 14 monthsEthel Beatrice b Apr-Jun 1902 SwanbourneLilian b Apr-Jun 1903 Swanbourne buried 5th Jan 1904 Swanbourne age 8 months Three more siblings who died

1901 Census info Duck End, Swanbourne, age 2. Lives with father James (36, carter of coal), mother Elizabeth (36) and siblings, Eleanor (11), Thomas (7), Dorothy (5) and Margery (1). Head of the household is his grandfather Jonathan (68, retired Army pensioner and Crimea Veteran).

1911 Census info Boot Road, Swanbourne, age 12, scholar. Lives with father James (46, coal hawker), mother Elizabeth (46, married 23 years, 10 children, 5 living, 5 died), brother Thomas (17, farm labourer) and sister Ethel (9).

Details of marriage Apr/May 1925, Bradfield, Berkshire. Banns read SwanbourneWife name and address Alice Povey b 14th Aug 1899, Abingdon, Oxon, buried 21st July 1987,

age 87. Address at death 9, Tattams Lane, Swanbourne. Lived with family in Bradfield, Berkshire at 1911 Census.

Place and date enlistedRank/Number Pte 29162 and 38101Regiment Royal Berkshire Regiment and OBLILocation of Memorial Swanbourne (WOUNDED)Information after WarLast known address Address at burial, 9, Tattams Lane, SwanbourneAge/Date of Death Age 86. Buried 4th Jan 1985, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918 Smithfield End

National Archives Medal Index cards 29162 OBLI and 38101 Royal Berks

Name ROADS Thomas Sydney (brother to Jesse Frederick ROADS)Date/Place of birth 5th Mar 1894 MursleyDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Grandfather Jonathan Roads b 1833 East Claydon, d 1921

SwanbourneFather James Frederick Roads b 1865, Winslow buried 13th Apr 1957 Swanbourne (age 92)Mother Elizabeth Roads previously Healy (widow) nee Turvey b 1865 Mursley, m 10th May 1887 Swanbourne, buried 7th Jan 1916 SwanbourneSiblings:Eleanor Balaclava b Jul-Sep 1890 MursleyThomas Sydney b 5th Mar 1894 MursleyDorothy Madeleine b Apr-Jun 1896 MursleyJesse Frederick b 15th July 1898 MursleyMargery Kathleen b Jan-Mar 1900 Mursley buried 30th Apr 1901 Swanbourne age 14 monthsEthel Beatrice b Apr-Jun 1902 SwanbourneLilian b Apr-Jun 1903 Swanbourne buried 5th Jan 1904 Swanbourne age 8 months Three more siblings who died

1901 Census info Duck End, Swanbourne, age 7. Lives with father James (36, carter of coal), mother Elizabeth (36) and siblings, Eleanor (11), Dorothy (5), Jesse (2) and Margery (1). Head of the household is his grandfather Jonathan (68, retired Army pensioner and Crimea Veteran).

1911 Census info Boot Road, Swanbourne, age 17, farm labourer. Lives with father James (46, coal hawker), mother Elizabeth (46, married 23 years, 10 children, 5 living, 5 died), brother Jesse (12, scholar) and sister Ethel (9).

Details of marriage Jan-Mar 1927 Reigate, SurreyWife name and address Lucy Rebecca Phillips, b 1891 Edmonton, Middx, d 1968 Surrey South

EasternPlace and date enlistedRank/Number Pte SE/9547 also Gunner 92031Regiment Army Veterinary Corps and 36 Brigade Royal Field ArtilleryLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Age 84. Oct-Dec 1978, Surrey South EasternNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer 22.2.16 Swanbourne roll of

honour, AVCOther Notes Bucks roll of honour 1914-16 9547 14 Hosp Sect AVC

Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Smithfield EndNational Archives Medals Index Cards SE19547 AVC, 920312 RFA

Name ROWE Alfred (cousin to Thomas Arthur ROWE)Date/Place of birth Jan-Mar 1881 SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 6th Feb 1881 SwanbourneParents/family info Father William Rough Rowe b 1833 Stewkley d 1915 Swanbourne

Mother Sophia Rowe, previously Walker, nee Ash b 1836 Swanbourne m 1859 Swanbourne d 1910 SwanbourneSiblings ALL b Swanbourne:Sophia Jane b 1870William Arthur b 1871Arthur Edward b 1874Elizabeth b 1878Alfred b 1881Wife Clara Turner b 1878 Mursley, d 1959 SwanbourneChildrenWilliam George b 1906 SwanbourneCyril b 1909 SwanbourneTwo other children who died

1881 Census info 3, Boot Road, Swanbourne age 3 months. Lives with father William (47, agricultural labourer), mother Sophia (45), brothers, William (9, scholar) and Arthur (7, scholar) and sister Elizabeth (3, scholar).

1891 Census info Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 10, scholar. Lives with father William (56, agricultural labourer), mother Sophia (54), brother Arthur (17, agricultural labourer) and sister Elizabeth (13, general servant).

1901 Census info Duck End, Swanbourne, age 20, agricultural labourer. Lives with father William (67, carter on farm, agricultural horse) and mother Sophia (64).

1911 Census info Station Road, Swanbourne, age 30, agricultural labourer. Lives with wife Clara (32, married 7 years, 4 children, 2 living, 2 died) and two sons, William (5) and Cyril (1 yr 9 months).

Details of marriage August 1903, Mursley. Banns read in SwanbourneWife name and address Clara Turner, b 1878 Mursley, buried 11th Mar 1959, Swanbourne,

age 81.Place and date enlistedRank/Number Pte 267337Regiment OBLILocation of Memorial Swanbourne (PRISONER)Information after WarLast known address 2, Ridgway Cottages, Swanbourne at deathAge/Date of Death Age 81. Buried 24th Nov 1962, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos Wolverton Express and Bucks Weekly News – 12.10.17 missing

South Bucks Free Press – German POW released 3.1.1919Other Notes National Archives Medal Index cards 20355 and 267337 OBLI

Name ROWE Thomas Arthur (cousin to Alfred ROWE)Date/Place of birth 23rd Mar 1897 SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 2nd May 1897 SwanbourneParents/family info Father Arthur Edward Rowe b 1874 Swanbourne d 1947, Aylesbury,

BucksMother Ruth Rowe nee Sheffield b 1875 Swanbourne m 1896 Swanbourne d 1958 Tonbridge, KentNo other children

1901 Census info Wheelers Lane, Swanbourne, age 4. Lives with father Arthur (27, gardener) and mother Ruth (26).

1911 Census info Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 14, scholar. Lives with father Arthur (37, gardener), mother Ruth (35, married 15 years, one child). Also in the household were two visitors Ada Russell (37, nee Sheffield, restaurant manageress, widow) and her son Reginald Russell (4) and a boarder Harold Wadley (28, chauffeur).

Details of marriage Dec 1931, Hastings, SussexWife name and address Celia Ethel Burr b 8th Feb 1912 Wadhurst, Kent, d 20th Oct 1960,

Tonbridge, KentPlace and date enlistedRank/Number Can’t findRegiment Can’t findLocation of Memorial Swanbourne (WOUNDED)Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Age 78, 28th Aug 1975, Tonbridge, KentNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes

Name SAWYER George Rupert – probably known as RupertDate/Place of birth 8th July 1893, Soulbury, BucksDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Father Jabez Sawyer b 1860 Stewkley, d 1948 North Bucks

Mother Elizabeth Ann Sawyer nee Coleman b 1860 Stewkley, m 1881 Kentish Town, Middx, buried 23rd July 1928 SwanbourneSiblings:John Jabez b 1882 StewkleyFrederick Thomas b 1884 BiertonHarry b 1887 BiertonLucy J (or Louisa) b 1889 SoulburyGeorge Rupert b 1893 SoulburyWilliam Arthur b 1901 Soulbury, buried 17th Mar 1986 SwanbournePlus one other sibling who has died youngWife:Elsie Rose b 1904 Amersham Old Town d 1965 Leighton Buzzard Children:George Alfred b 10th Jan 1923, WinslowJean Margaret b 12th Mar 1925, WinslowKathleen Beryl b 1926 SwanbourneMargaret Rose b 2nd Apr 1933 Swanbourne

1901 Census info Leighton Road, Soulbury, age 7. Lives with father Jabez (41, farm foreman), mother Elizabeth (41, agricultural cattle) and brothers John (19, farm milker), Frederick (17, farm milker) and Harry (14, farm milker) and sister Lucy (12).

1911 Census info Church Farm, Swanbourne, age 17, farm labourer. Lives with father Jabez (51, farm bailiff), mother Elizabeth (51, married 30 years, 7 children, 6 living and 1 died) and brother William (10, scholar).

Details of marriage 1922, WinslowWife name and address Elsie RosePlace and date enlistedRank/Number Pte 547409 also Gnr and 477 also 38695 also L/12834Regiment Ag Co LC and RGA and West KentsLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Age 78. d 1971, Ampthill, BedsNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer – 4.1.16 Roll of Honour and

22.2.16 Roll of HonourBucks Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press – 10.10.14 Roll of HonourNorth Bucks Times and County Observer 4.1.16 Swanbourne roll of honour

Other Notes Bucks roll of honour 1914-16 Gnr RGABucks Absent Voters List 1918, Church StreetNational Archives Medals Index Cards 38695 RGA, L/12834 West Kents

Name SHEFFIELD Frederick Arthur – known as Bert (brother to William Charles SHEFFIELD)

Date/Place of birth 30th August 1895, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism Baptised/registered as Arthur Frederick 1st Dec 1895, SwanbourneParents/family info Father Edward Sheffield b 1859 Swanbourne d 1945 Swanbourne

Mother Selina Lydia Sheffield nee Digby b 1860 Norwood, Surrey, m 1883 Islington, Middx, d 1933 SwanbourneSiblings ALL b Swanbourne:Mary Emma b 1884Selina Elizabeth b 1886Ellen Mabel b 1888, buried 10th Jan 1893, Swanbourne, age 4Edward John b 1891William Charles b 1893Frederick Arthur b 1895Hilda Ann b 1897Edith May b 1900

1901 Census info Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 5, scholar. Lives with father Edward (42, general labourer on Estate), mother Selina (40) and siblings Edward (10), William (7), Hilda (3) and Edith (7 months).

1911 Census info Station Road, Swanbourne, age 15, farm labourer. Lives with father Edward (52, labourer), mother Selina (50, married 27 years, 8 children, 7 living and 1 died) and siblings Edward (20, farm labourer), William (17, gardener), Hilda (13, scholar) and Edith (10, scholar).

Details of marriage Did not marryWife name and address Did not marryPlace and date enlistedRank/Number Pte 22393Regiment OBLILocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known address At death 8, Winslow Road, SwanbourneAge/Date of Death Age 90. Buried 27th Feb, 1896, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer – 22.2.16 Swanbourne Roll

of HonourOther Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Smithfield End

Name SHEFFIELD William Charles (brother to Frederick Arthur SHEFFIELD)Date/Place of birth Oct-Dec 1893 SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 26th Nov 1893, SwanbourneParents/family info Father Edward Sheffield b 1859 Swanbourne d 1945 Swanbourne

Mother Selina Lydia Sheffield nee Digby b 1860 Norwood, Surrey, m 1883 Islington, Middx, d 1933 SwanbourneSiblings ALL b Swanbourne:Mary Emma b 1884Selina Elizabeth b 1886Ellen Mabel b 1888, buried 10th Jan 1893, Swanbourne, age 4Edward John b 1891William Charles b 1893Frederick Arthur b 1895Hilda Ann b 1897Edith May b 1900WifeEmmie Elizabeth Dudley b 1894 Egginton, BedsChildKenneth William b 20th Nov 1922, Willesden, Middx

1901 Census info Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 7, scholar. Lives with father Edward (42, general labourer on Estate), mother Selina (40) and siblings Edward (10), Frederick (5), Hilda (3) and Edith (7 months).

1911 Census info Station Road, Swanbourne, age 17, gardener. Lives with father Edward (52, labourer), mother Selina (50, married 27 years, 8 children, 7 living and 1 died) and siblings Edward (20, farm labourer), Frederick (15, farm labourer), Hilda (13, scholar) and Edith (10, scholar).

Details of marriage 21st May 1917, Ealing, MiddxWife name and address Emmie Elizabeth Dudley of 115, Wells House Road, East ActonPlace and date enlistedRank/Number Can’t findRegiment Can’t findLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known address Probate: of 87, Wells House Road, Acton, Middx, died 23rd Dec 1936

at Hammersmith LCC Hospital, Duncane Road, Shepherds Bush, Middx

Age/Date of Death Age 43. 23rd Dec 1936 HammersmithNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Occupation at marriage – soldier.

Probate: to Emma Elizabeth Sheffield widow. Effects £636 1s

Name TURVEY Leslie Robert (brother to Walter James TURVEY)Date/Place of birth 1899 SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 6th Aug 1899 SwanbourneParents/family info Father James Turvey b 1856 Swanbourne d 1930 Swanbourne

Mother Eliza Turvey nee North b 1858 Swanbourne m 5th Nov 1879 Swanbourne, d 19xx xxxxxxxxxx Siblings ALL b Swanbourne:Frederick William b 1880Charles Edward b 1882Walter James b 18th Oct 1884Percy Arthur b 1887Agnes Fanny b 1888Sydney Herbert b 1891Emily Elizabeth b 1894Mabel Mary b 1896Alfred Thomas b 1898 buried age 17 daysLeslie Robert b 1899Albert Edward b 1901Benjamin b 1903 buried age 2 days

1901 Census info Duck End, Swanbourne, age 2. Lives with father James (46, blacksmith), mother Eliza (43) and siblings Charles (18, blacksmith), Percy (14), Agnes (12), Sydney (10), Emily (7) and Mabel (5).

1911 Census info Boot Road, Swanbourne, age 12. Lives with father James (54, farrier and smith), mother Eliza (52, married 30 years, 10 children living) and siblings Charles (26, farrier and smith working for father at home), Emily (17), Mabel (15) and Albert (10).

Details of marriage POSS 1920, Sydney, AustraliaWife name and address POSS Ellen Casey, b 1895Place and date enlistedRank/Number Can’t findRegiment Can’t findLocation of Memorial Swanbourne (WOUNDED)Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Australia? OR Age 61 1960 Selby, YorksNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes

Name TURVEY Walter James (brother to Leslie Robert TURVEY)Date/Place of birth 18th Oct 1884, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 28th Dec 1884, SwanbourneParents/family info Father James Turvey b 1856 Swanbourne d 1930 Swanbourne

Mother Eliza Turvey nee North b 1858 Swanbourne m 5th Nov 1879 Swanbourne, d 19xx xxxxxxxxxx Siblings ALL b Swanbourne:Frederick William b 1880Charles Edward b 1882Walter James b 18th Oct 1884Percy Arthur b 1887Agnes Fanny b 1888Sydney Herbert b 1891Emily Elizabeth b 1894Mabel Mary b 1896Alfred Thomas b 1898 buried age 17 daysLeslie Robert b 1899Albert Edward b 1901Benjamin b 1903 buried age 2 days

1891 Census info Smithfield End, Swanbourne, age 6, scholar. Lives with father James (34, blacksmith), mother Eliza (32), brothers Frederick (11, scholar), Charles (8, scholar) and Percy (3, scholar) and sister Agnes (2).

1901 Census info Sussex Mews, Paddington, age 17 groom. Lives with ..... CAN’T FIND again!

1911 Census info Employment records show he was a railway porter at Havant station from 1.7.05 (at age 20) and paid off on 5.10.15, being originally recommended by Lord Cottesloe. CAN’T FIND ON CENSUS.

Details of marriage 29th Sept 1913, Tooting Graveney, Wandsworth, Surrey. At marriage, Walter is 28 and a tram driver, Mary is 23 and they are both living in Tooting.

Wife name and address Mary Dorothy Gander. b 1899/1900 xxxxxxxxxx, d 19xx xxxxxxxxxxxx. 1901 lived xxxxxxxxx with xxxxxxxx 1911 lived xxxxxxxx with xxxxxxxx

Place and date enlisted Oct 1915?Rank/Number POSS ChauffeurRegiment POSS British Red Cross and Order of St John – Motor Ambulance UnitLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death Age 86. 1970, Chichester, SussexNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes

Name WALKER Charles William (brother to George William WALKER)Date/Place of birth May 1890 SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 10th Aug 1890, Swanbourne (baptised as William Charles)Parents/family info Grandfather Benjamin Lee b 1826 Drayton Parslow, d 1865 Swanbourne.

Grandmother Sarah Lee nee Baker b 1829 Leighton Buzzard, m 1847 Leighton Buzzard, d probably between 1901 and 1911, but not buried Swanbourne?Father William George Walker b 1863 Swanbourne, d 26 Dec 1944 and bur 1st Jan 1945, SwanbourneMother Frances Walker nee Lee b 1859 Swanbourne, m 9th Nov 1885 Swanbourne, bur 22nd Aug 1893 SwanbourneFull Siblings ALL b Swanbourne:George William b 1887Benjamin Thomas b Nov 1888, bur 1st Apr 1889, age 5 months, SwanbourneWilliam Charles b 1890Ernest b Nov 1892 bur 11th Feb 1893 age 3 months, SwanbourneStep motherLilian Walker nee Alderman b 1879 Swanbourne, m 4th Jun 1900 Swanbourne, d 23rd Nov 1961 and bur 25th Nov 1961 SwanbourneHalf siblingsHerbert William b 1900 Swanbourne d 1986 WolvertonSheila Elizabeth Mary b 1917 Swanbourne d 2002 Aylesbury, bur Swanbourne Wife Frances Sutton b 1886 Islington, London d 1980, Bedford

1891 Census info Winslow Road, Swanbourne, age 10 months (Census as William). Lives with father William (28, thatcher), mother Frances (31) and brother George (3, scholar).

1901 Census info Duck End, Swanbourne, age 11, scholar (Census as Charles). Lives with his grandmother Sarah (71, widow, laundress) and brother George (13). However, in the house next door live his father William (38, thatcher), stepmother Lilian (22) and half brother Herbert (6 months).

1911 Census info Winslow Road, Swanbourne, age 21, groom and gardener (Census as Charles). The family are now together again, father William (48, manager of the Co-ooperative Stores), stepmother Lilian (32, married 10 years, 1 child), brother George (23, gardener) and half brother Herbert (10, scholar).

Details of marriage 25th Feb 1914, Swanbourne (m as Charles William)Wife name and address Frances Sutton b 20th Sept, 1886 Islington, London. Named as next of kin,

address 1, Church Street, Stantonbury (later corrected to New Bradwell). In 1911 Frances lived at 49, Thornhill Rd, Islington and was a general servant to a harpist. She died on 5th Mar 1980, in Bedford, Beds, age 93

Place and date enlisted Wolverton, 11th Dec 1915, age 25 years, 7 months. Occupation at enlistment Fitters labourer.

Rank/Number Gunner 181758, then SergeantRegiment 69, Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. Previously 4 years Bucks

Battalion, time expiredLocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after War De-mobilized 13th Nov 1919. Charles worked at the Wolverton Railway

Works until he retired in the late 1950’s.Last known address 1915, soldier, StantonburyAge/Date of Death Died 12th Sept 1968 in New Bradwell, Milton Keynes, age 78 (death record

shows as died Northampton).Newspaper articles/photos Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, 1, Church Street, Bradwell.

Frances Sutton was from London and worked in munitions. She was also involved with the Suffragettes. She was 93 when she died.

Name WALKER George William (brother to Charles William WALKER)Date/Place of birth 20th Nov 1887, SwanbourneDate/Place of baptism 9th Jan 1888, SwanbourneParents/family info Grandfather Benjamin Lee b 1826 Drayton Parslow, d 1865 Swanbourne.

Grandmother Sarah Lee nee Baker b 1829 Leighton Buzzard, m 1847 Leighton Buzzard, d probably between 1901 and 1911, but not buried Swanbourne?Father William George Walker b 1863 Swanbourne d 26th Dec 1944 and bur 1st Jan 1945, SwanbourneMother Frances Walker nee Lee b 1859 Swanbourne, m 9th Nov 1885 Swanbourne, bur 22nd Aug 1893 SwanbourneFull Siblings ALL b Swanbourne:George William b 1887Benjamin Thomas b Nov 1888, bur 1st Apr 1889, age 5 months, SwanbourneWilliam Charles b 1890Ernest b Nov 1892 bur 11th Feb 1893 age 3 months, SwanbourneStep motherLilian Walker nee Alderman b 1879 Swanbourne, m 4th Jun 1900 Swanbourne, d 23rd Nov 1961 and bur 25th Nov 1961 SwanbourneHalf siblingsHerbert William b 1900 Swanbourne d 1986 WolvertonSheila Elizabeth Mary b 1917 Swanbourne d 2002 Aylesbury, bur Swanbourne

1891 Census info Winslow Road, Swanbourne, age 3, scholar. Lives with father William (28, thatcher), mother Frances (31) and brother William – later known as Charles - (10 months).

1901 Census info Duck End, Swanbourne, age 13, scholar. Lives with his grandmother Sarah (71, widow, laundress) and brother Charles (11). However, in the house next door live his father William (38, thatcher), stepmother Lilian (22) and half brother Herbert (6 months).

1911 Census info Winslow Road, Swanbourne, age 23, gardener. The family are now together again, comprising father William (48, manager of the Co-ooperative Stores), stepmother Lilian (32, married 10 years, 1 child), brother Charles (21, groom and gardener) and half brother Herbert (10, scholar).

Details of marriage 1926, MursleyWife name and address Alice Eliza Bowler, b 10th Oct 1893, Mursley, d 15th Feb 1970 Mursley,

age 76.Place and date enlistedRank/Number Pte 25594Regiment Grenadier GuardsLocation of Memorial Swanbourne (PRISONER)Information after War In the early 1950’s George lived at Gardeners Cottage, Nearton End,

Swanbourne, and worked at the Old House. He retired to Mursley.Last known address Address at death 61, Main Street, MursleyAge/Date of Death Age 71. 25th Apr 1959, MursleyNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Church Street, Swanbourne

Probate to Alice Eliza Walker, widow. Effects £691 8s

Name WALTERS Frank CharlesDate/Place of birth Oct-Dec 1894, Paddington (per 1901 Census) OR Swanbourne (per

1911 Census)Date/Place of baptismParents/family info Grandfather George Walters b 1843 Mursley, d 1918 Swanbourne

Grandmother Elizabeth Walters nee Tapping b 1843 Wingrave, m 1863 Mursley, d 1922 BuckinghamUncle Albert James Alderman b 1867 Paddington, d 25th Oct 1941 North BucksAunt Emma Alderman nee Walters b 1868 Mursley m 1887 Swanbourne, d 1st Sep 1937 North BucksCousin Annie Louisa Ellen Alderman b 1889 d 1889 SwanbourneCousin Albert George Alderman b 1890 SwanbourneCousin Percy William Alderman b 1903 SwanbourneFather NOT KNOWNMother NOT KNOWN Frank Charles b Oct-Dec 1894 Paddington POSS Swanbourne

1901 Census info Church Street, Swanbourne, age 6, scholar. Lives with uncle Albert Alderman (34, general labourer) aunt Emma Alderman nee Walters (33) and cousin Albert Alderman (10, scholar).

1911 Census info Boot Road, Swanbourne, age 16, farm boy. Lives with grandfather George (68, shepherd) and grandmother Elizabeth (68, married 48 years, 11 children, 8 living and 3 died). Note: in 1911 Albert (44, platelayer LNWR) and Emma (43, married 23 years, 3 children, 2 living 1 died) live in Steeple Claydon with their son Percy William (7).

Details of marriage Apr-Jun 1925 Wandsworth, SurreyWife name and address Gladys Gwendoline Whiddett b 1894 Wandsworth. In 1911 Census

lived with her family, age 26 at 21, Ormeley Road, Balham, working as a physical culture clerk. POSS d 1953 Croydon, Surrey

Place and date enlistedRank/Number PteRegiment OBLILocation of Memorial Swanbourne Information after WarLast known addressAge/Date of Death POSS age 86, 1981, Bromley, KentNewspaper articles/photos Other Notes

Name WILLIS CorneliusDate/Place of birth Jan-Mar 1897 WinslowDate/Place of baptismParents/family info Grandfather William b 1821 Swanbourne d 1905 Swanbourne

Father Cornelius Willis b 1863 Swanbourne, d 1939 SwanbourneMother Sophia Louisa Willis nee Taylor (Census as Louisa) b 1871 Swanbourne m 1892 Winslow, d 1945 SwanbourneHalf sisterSophie Taylor b 1890 Ealing, MiddxFull siblings ALL b Swanbourne:Nellie b1893Henrietta b 1895Cornelius b 1897Mary Ann b 1900Elizabeth b 1903Alice b 1904Mabel b 1907Alfred b 1909WifeElizabeth Helen/Ellen Kimble b 1897 Winslow d 1974 Swanbourne

1901 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 4. Lives with father Cornelius (35, gardener), mother Louisa (29), half sister Sophie Taylor (11), sisters Nellie (8), Henrietta (6) and Mary (1). Also in the household is his grandfather William Willis (80, widower).

1911 Census info Nearton End, Swanbourne, age 14, farm labourer. Lives with father Cornelius (46, gardener), mother Louisa (39, married 19 years, 9 children), sisters Mary (11, scholar), Elizabeth (8), Alice (7) and Mabel (4) and brother Alfred (2).

Details of marriage Dec 1920 Hoggeston. Banns read in SwanbourneWife name and address Elizabeth Helen KimblePlace and date enlistedRank/Number Corp 266299Regiment 1st Bucks Battalion, OBLILocation of Memorial Swanbourne (WOUNDED)Information after WarLast known address At death, 10, Nearton End, SwanbourneAge/Date of Death Age 62. Buried 29th Oct 1959, SwanbourneNewspaper articles/photos North Bucks Times and County Observer – 22.2.16 Swanbourne Roll

of HonourOther Notes Bucks Absent Voters List 1918, Nearton End, Swanbourne