See also
Husband:
Frederick Arthur Marchant (1885-1957)
Wife:
Gertrude Ruth Jane Francis (1890-1977)
Children:
Marriage:
22 May 1911
St. Mary the Virgin Church, The Street, Ardleigh, Essex, England1 2
Frederick a bachelor of St. Giles Colchester working as a labourer and father's name not given. Gertrude a spinster of Ardleigh working as a domestic servant and daughter of Frederick Francis a horseman. Married by banns and witnessed by Stanley Frederick Francis and Laura Louisa Francis
Frederick Arthur Marchant
Name:
Sex:
Male
Father:
-
Mother:
-
Occupation:
Birth:
1 Nov 1885
birth registered as Frederick Arthur Merchant
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 6)
6 Barn Yard, Colchester, Essex, England8
son living in one room with his mother Alice, brother Ernest, and sister Alice. Born in Colchester Essex
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 16)
Suffolk Reformatory School, Standwell Green, Thorndon, Suffolk, England9
an inmate attending school. Born in Colchester Essex
Military Service:
frm 19 Jan 1903 to 1916 (age 17-31)
British Army Essex Regiment as no:917810
being 5' 2¾" tall, weighing 109lbs with a chest of 31/33", a fresh complexion, blue eyes and brown hair
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 24)
13 Wellington Street, Colchester, Essex, England5
an unmarried boarder working as a bricklayer's labourer and living in six rooms with Alice Bright and family. Born in Colchester Essex
Military Service:
frm 12 Jan 1917 to 1 Oct 1919 (age 31-33)
British Army Essex Regiment as no:3439611
being 5' 5½" tall with a chest of 35/37" and a tattoo of a crucifix on his chest. Married Gertrude Ruth Francis in Ardleigh on 22nd May 1911 with sons Stanley Frederick born 4th March 1912, Reginald James born 22nd September 1913 and Leonard Bertie born 19th December 1915. Served in East Africa 11th September 1918 to 2nd May 1919. Note that he re-enlisted again on 20th July 1921
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 36 yrs 7 mns)
4 Victoria Place, Colchester, Essex, England6
married head of the household working as a bricklayers labourer for Chambers & Son builders of the Lexden Housing project and living in four rooms with his wife Gertrude, sons Stanley, Reginald and Leonard, and daughter Doris. Born in Colchester Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 53)
281 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, England7
a married labourer for Colchester Corporation living with his wife Gertrude, son Leonard, daughters Doris and Eileen, and a closed record. Born on 1st November 1885
Death:
Q4 1957 (age 72)
Colchester "Registration District", Essex, England4
Gertrude Ruth Jane Francis
Name:
Sex:
Female
Father:
Mother:
Occupation:
domestic servant14
Birth:
6 Nov 1890
Baptism:
1 Feb 1891 (age 0)
St. Mary and St. Lawrence Church, Bricett Green, Great Bricett, Suffolk, England13
daughter of Frederick Francis (labourer) and Sarah Jane of Hadleigh, born on 6th November 1890
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 6 mns)
Frog Hall, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England15
daughter living with her parents Frederick and Sarah. Born in Hadleigh Suffolk
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 10)
Marsh Lane, Thorrington, Essex, England16
daughter attending school and living in four rooms with her parents Frederick and Sarah, sister Laura, and brother Stanley. Born in Hadleigh Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 20)
23 Roman Road, Colchester, Essex, England14
an unmarried general domestic servant living in eight rooms with widowed Maud Smith and her three sons. Born in Hadleigh Suffolk
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 29 yrs 7 mns)
4 Victoria Place, Colchester, Essex, England6
married wife doing household duties and living in four rooms with her husband Frederick, sons Stanley, Reginald and Leonard, and daughter Doris. Born in Hadleigh Suffolk
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 48)
281 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, England7
married doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her husband Frederick, son Leonard, daughters Doris and Eileen, and a closed record. Born on 6th November 1890
Death:
Q1 1977 (age 86)
Colchester "Registration District", Essex, England17
Son: Stanley Frederick Marchant
Spouse: Daisy Caroline Copper
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Birth:
4 Mar 1912
Baptism:
7 Apr 1912 (age 0)
St. Mary the Virgin Church, The Street, Ardleigh, Essex, England19
son of Frederick Marchant (brick-layer's labourer) and Gertrude Ruth Jane of Colchester, born on 4th March 1912
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 9 yrs 3 mns)
4 Victoria Place, Colchester, Essex, England6
son attending school and living in four rooms with his parents Frederick and Gertrude, brothers Reginald and Leonard, and sister Doris. Born in Colchester Essex
Death:
Q3 1969 (age 57)
Merton "Registration District", Greater London, England20
Son: Reginald James Marchant
Spouse: Rose Gertrude Rayner
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Birth:
22 Sep 1913
Baptism:
14 Dec 1913 (age 0)
St. Botolph's Church, St. Botolphs Street, Colchester, Essex, England22
son of Frederick Marchant (warehouseman) and Gertrude Ruth Jane of 4 Victoria Place
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 7 yrs 9 mns)
4 Victoria Place, Colchester, Essex, England6
son attending school and living in four rooms with his parents Frederick and Gertrude, brothers Stanley and Leonard, and sister Doris. Born in Colchester Essex
Death:
5 Mar 1983 (age 69)
Probate:
14 Jun 1983
Probate Registry, Arcade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England24
of 79 Parr Drive Colchester died 5th March 1983, probate of £27,297 (~£88,000 in 2017)
Son: Leonard Bertie Marchant
Spouse: Alessandra Ermenegilda Canton
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
horticultural labourer7
Birth:
19 Dec 1915
Baptism:
4 Feb 1916 (age 0)
St. Botolph's Church, St. Botolphs Street, Colchester, Essex, England26
son of Frederick Marchant (warehouseman and soldier) and Gertrude Ruth Jane of 4 Victoria Place Eld Lane
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 5 yrs 6 mns)
4 Victoria Place, Colchester, Essex, England6
son attending school and living in four rooms with his parents Frederick and Gertrude, brothers Frederick and Stanley, and sister Doris. Born in Colchester Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 23)
281 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, England7
an unmarried horticultural labourer living with his parents Frederick and Gertrude, sisters Doris and Eileen, and a closed record. Born on 19th December 1915
Death:
Q1 1977 (age 61)
Colchester "Registration District", Essex, England27
Daughter: Doris Edith Mary Marchant
Spouse: James Norman Donaldson
Name:
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Occupation:
tailoress coat hand7
Birth:
10 Oct 1920
Baptism:
31 Dec 1920 (age 0)
St. Botolph's Church, St. Botolphs Street, Colchester, Essex, England29
daughter of Frederick Marchant (labourer) and Gertrude Ruth Jane of 4 Victoria Place (Eld Lane)
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 8 mns)
4 Victoria Place, Colchester, Essex, England6
daughter living in four rooms with her parents Frederick and Gertrude, and brothers Frederick, Stanley and Leonard. Born in Colchester Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 18)
281 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, England7
an unmarried tailoress coat hand living with her parents Frederick and Gertrude, brother Leonard, sister Eileen, and a closed record. Born on 10th October 1920 and married a Donaldson at a later date
Death:
1997 (age 76)
Carnoustie "Registration District", Angus, Scotland30
Daughter: Eileen Daisy Marchant
Spouse: Frank William Edwin Jeffery
Name:
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Birth:
2 Mar 1922
Baptism:
2 Jun 1922 (age 0)
St. Botolph's Church, St. Botolphs Street, Colchester, Essex, England32
daughter of Frederick Marchant (bricklayer's labourer) and Gertrude Ruth Jane of 4 Victoria Place Eld Lane
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 17)
281 Ipswich Road, Colchester, Essex, England7
unmarried doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her parents Frederick and Gertrude, brother Leonard, sister Doris, and a closed record. Born on 2nd March 1922 and married a Jeffrey at a later date
Death:
25 Apr 2008 (age 86)
Probate:
22 Jul 2008
Probate Registry, Arcade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England34
grant and will, died 25th April 2008
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England and Wales Census 1891, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG12 piece:1406 folio:69 page:24 schedule:166. Cit. Date: 24 April 2026.
England and Wales Census 1901, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG13 piece:1763 folio:110 page:18 schedule:117. Cit. Date: 24 April 2026.
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Ibid. National Archive Series:WO 363 regiment:Essex no:34396. Cit. Date: 24 April 2026.
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