See also
Husband:
Arthur Farrow (1881-1950)
Wife:
Grace Luff-Rolfe (1890-1969)
Children:
Marriage:
Q4 1909
Ipswich "Registration District", Suffolk, England1
Name:
Sex:
Male
Father:
Mother:
Occupation:
turner, Royal Navy armourer's mate, fitter and turner then a capstan lathe hand5 6 7 8
Birth:
9 Apr 1881
1939 register says born on 9th April 1880
Baptism:
12 Jun 1881 (age 0)
All Saints Church, West Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England3
son of John Farrow (farm labourer) and Caroline of Walton le Soken, baptised with sisters Alice and Caroline, and brother George
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 10)
Hall Cottages, Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England9
son attending school and and living with his widowed father John, sisters Sarah, Alice, Lilly and Edith, and brothers John and George. Born in Walton le Soken
Military Service:
frm 22 Dec 1900 to 21 Dec 1912 (age 19-31)
Royal Navy as seaman no:3439075
a turner born 9th April 1881 in Walton-on-Naze being 5' 2½" tall, with dark brown hair, dark grey eyes, a dark complexion and a scar on the bridge of his nose
Census absence:
31 Mar 1901 (age 19)
serving in the Royal Navy
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 30)
15 Albion Place, Ipswich, Suffolk, England6
married head of the household serving as an armourer's mate in the Royal Navy and living in five rooms with his wife Grace, daughter Grace, and a servant. Born in Walton on Naze Essex
Military Service:
frm 5 Jan 1917 to 7 Feb 1919 (age 35-37)
Royal Navy as seaman no:3439075
a turner born 9th April 1881 in Walton-on-Naze being 5' 3" tall, with brown hair, brown eyes, and a fresh complexion
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 41 yrs 2 mns)
East Suffolk Hospital, Anglesea Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England7
a married patient working as an ironworks fitter and turner for Vickers & Petters Ltd engineers of Ipswich. Born in Walton on the Naze Essex
Witness:
18 Apr 1938 (age 57)
Arthur Farrow witnessed the marriage of William Ralph Sale and Gladys May Farrow on Monday on 18 April 1938 at All Saints Church, Chevallier Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 58)
284 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England8
a married capstan lathe hand living with his wife Grace, son John, daughter Gwendolen, and two closed records (presumably son Kenneth and daughter Greta). Born on 9th April 1880
Death:
7 Apr 1950 (age 69)
Burial:
13 Apr 1950
New Cemetery, Cemetery Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England10
died 7th April 1950 aged 69
Holy Trinity 18 04 2017
Name:
Sex:
Female
Father:
-
Mother:
-
Birth:
4 Aug 1890
death index says born on 6th August 1889
Baptism:
25 Jan 1891 (age 0)
Holy Trinity Church, Back Hamlet, Ipswich, Suffolk, England12
daughter of Edward Luff-Rolfe (sailor) and Alice of 51 Cavendish Street, born on 4th August 1890 and baptised with sisters Emma, Ada and Maude
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 8 mns)
51 Cavendish Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England13
daughter living with her widowed mother Alice, sisters Emma, Ada and Maude, and four boarders. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 10)
31 Albion Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England14
step-daughter living with her step-father John Marsh, her mother Alice, sisters Alice, Emma and Ada, and half-brothers John and William Marsh. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 20)
15 Albion Place, Ipswich, Suffolk, England6
married wife living in five rooms with her husband Arthur, daughter Grace, and a servant. Born in St. Clement Ipswich and married for one year with one child, who is still living
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 29 yrs 10 mns)
284 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England15
married head of the household doing home duties and living in six rooms with daughters Grace and Gladys, and sons Arthur and John. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 49)
284 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England8
married doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her husband Arthur, son John, daughter Gwendolen, and two closed records (presumably son Kenneth and daughter Greta). Born on 4th August 1890
Death:
16 Aug 1969 (age 79)
Burial:
20 Aug 1969
New Cemetery, Cemetery Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England17
died 16th August 1969 aged 80 and buried with her husband Arthur
Name:
Grace Alice Farrow18
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Birth:
25 Dec 1909
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 1)
15 Albion Place, Ipswich, Suffolk, England6
daughter living in five rooms with her parents Arthur and Grace, and a servant. Born in St. Clement Ipswich
Baptism:
7 Jul 1914 (age 4)
All Saints Church, Chevallier Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England19
daughter of Arthur Farrow (fitter and turner) and Grace of 284 Bramford Lane, baptised with sister Gladys and brother Arthur, born 25th December 1909
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 11 yrs 6 mns)
284 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England15
daughter attending school and living in six rooms with her mother Grace, sister Gladys, and brothers Arthur and John. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 29)
41 Dales View Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England20
married doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her husband Wilfred. Born on 25th December 1909
Death:
Nov 2002 (age 92)
Deben "Registration District", Suffolk, England21
Daughter: Gladys May Farrow
Spouse: William Ralph Sale
Name:
Gladys May Farrow22
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Birth:
13 Jan 1912
Baptism:
7 Jul 1914 (age 2)
All Saints Church, Chevallier Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England23
daughter of Arthur Farrow (fitter and turner) and Grace of 284 Bramford Lane, baptised with sister Grace and brother Arthur, born 13th January 1912
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 9 yrs 5 mns)
284 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England15
daughter attending school and living in six rooms with her mother Grace, sister Grace, and brothers Arthur and John. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 27)
Glendoone, Heath Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England24
married doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her husband William, an Ellen Collyer, and two closed records. Born on 13th January 1912
Death:
11 Mar 1999 (age 87)
Gipping and Hartismere "Registration District", Suffolk, England25 26
Probate:
10 Jun 1999
Probate Registry, Arcade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England26
grant and will, died 11th March 1999
Son: Arthur Edward Farrow, 1943, age 30
Spouse: Edna Barbara Coupland
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
missionary29
Birth:
20 Sep 1913
Colchester "Registration District", Essex, England27 30 15 29 28
1921 census says born in Ipswich Suffolk
Baptism:
7 Jul 1914 (age 0)
All Saints Church, Chevallier Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England30
son of Arthur Farrow (fitter and turner) and Grace of 284 Bramford Lane, baptised with sisters Grace and Gladys, born 20th September 1913
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 7 yrs 9 mns)
284 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England15
son attending school and living in six rooms with his mother Grace, sisters Grace an Gladys, and brother John. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 26)
Newbold Missionary College, Stretton under Fosse, Warwickshire, England29
an unmarried student born 20th September 1913. Note that his future wife Barbara was also studying there
Witness:
19 Sep 1942 (age 28)
Arthur Edward Farrow witnessed the marriage of Bob Mee and Gwendolen Eileen Farrow on Saturday on 19 September 1942 at All Saints Church, Chevallier Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Death:
Q3 1979 (age 65-66)
Bolton "Registration District", Greater Manchester, England28
Son: John Eric Farrow
Name:
John Eric Farrow31
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
insurance clerk8
Birth:
3 Apr 1917
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 4 yrs 2 mns)
284 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England15
son living in six rooms with his mother Grace, sisters Grace an Gladys, and brother Arthur. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 22)
284 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England8
an unmarried insurance clerk living with his parents Arthur and Grace, sister Gwendolen, and two closed records (presumably brother Kenneth and sister Greta). Born on 3rd April 1917
Death:
22 May 1941 (age 24)
a G class destroyer sunk by German JU87 Stuka dive bombers whilst escorting the battleships of the Mediterranean Fleet attempting to intercept the German sea-borne invasion forces destined for Crete. Six officers and 74 sailors died
War Memorial:
Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Clarence Esplande, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England32
stoker 2nd class no:P/KX 109124 serving on HMS Greyhound died 22nd May 1941
Name:
Gwendolen Eileen Farrow34
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Occupation:
Birth:
10 Nov 1922
1939 register says born on 11th November 1923
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 16)
284 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England8
an unmarried stockbrokers telephone operator living with her parents Arthur and Grace, brother John, and two closed records (presumably brother Kenneth and sister Greta). Born on 11th November 1923 and married a Mee at a later date
Death:
27 Feb 1979 (age 56)
Cremation:
6 Mar 1979
Ipswich Crematorium, Cemetery Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England38
Interred:
8 May 1979
New Cemetery, Cemetery Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England37
of Suffolk died 27th February 1979 aged 56
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Ipswich Borough Council Everafter, (on-line at www.ipswichboroughcouncil.discovereverafter.com). Ipswich New Cemetery 1950 plot:UH/#/196. Cit. Date: 3 February 2026.
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Ibid. Ipswich Crematorium 1979. Cit. Date: 2 February 2026.
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