See also
Husband:
Charles Robert Francis (1862- )
Wife:
Louisa Ellen Welham (1866?- )
Children:
Marriage:
4 Oct 1886
St. Catherine's Church, Stowmarket Road, Ringshall, Suffolk, England1 2
Charles a bachelor working as a labourer and son of George Francis a stockman. Louisa a spinster and daughter of Benjamin Welham a labourer. Both of Ringshall, married by banns and witnessed by Fred Goodchild and Alice Francis
Name:
Sex:
Male
Father:
Mother:
Occupation:
agricultural / farm labourer, shepherd and an inn keeper5 6 7 8 9
Birth:
Q2 1862
Baptism:
12 Oct 1862 (age 0)
St. Catherine's Church, Stowmarket Road, Ringshall, Suffolk, England4
son of George Francis (labourer) and Lucy of Ringshall
Census:
2 Apr 1871 (age 8)
Ringshall, Suffolk, England10
son as Robert living with his parents George and Lucy, brothers John, George and Thomas, and sisters Lucy and Alice. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Census:
3 Apr 1881 (age 18)
Barking Road, Ringshall, Suffolk, England5
unmarried son as Robert working as an agricultural labourer and living with his parents George and Lucy, sister Emma, brother Thomas, and nephew Victor. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 28)
Ringshall, Suffolk, England6
married head of the household as Robert working as an agricultural labourer and living with his wife Ellen, daughters Ellen and Magdalene, and son Charles. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 38)
Denham Green, Denham (near Eye), Suffolk, England7
married head of the household working as a shepherd and living in four rooms with his wife Ellen, sons Charles, George and Albert, and daughters Magdalene, Lucy and Freda. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 48)
Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norfolk, England8
married head of the household as Robert working as a shepherd and living in seven rooms with his wife Ellen, sons Charles, George, Albert, Victor, Thomas and Jack, and daughters Lucy and Freda. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 59 yrs 2 mns)
Victoria Inn, Burnham Westgate, Norfolk, England9
married head of the household working as an inn keeper on his own account at home and living in four rooms with his wife Ellen, sons Albert, Thomas and Jack, and daughter Freda. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Name:
Louisa Ellen Welham1
Sex:
Female
Father:
-
Mother:
-
Birth:
1866 (app)
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 24)
Ringshall, Suffolk, England6
married wife as Ellen living with her husband Robert, daughters Ellen and Magdalene, and son Charles. Born in Battisford Suffolk
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 38)
Denham Green, Denham (near Eye), Suffolk, England7
married wife as Ellen living in four rooms with her husband Charles, sons Charles, George and Albert, and daughters Magdalene, Lucy and Freda. Born in Battisford Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 45)
Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norfolk, England8
married wife as Ellen living in seven rooms with her husband Robert, sons Charles, George, Albert, Victor, Thomas and Jack, and daughters Lucy and Freda. Born in Battisford Suffolk and married for twenty-four years with ten children, all of whom are still living
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 53 yrs 9 mns)
Victoria Inn, Burnham Westgate, Norfolk, England9
married wife as Ellen doing home duties and living in four rooms with her husband Charles, sons Albert, Thomas and Jack, and daughter Freda. Born in Battisford Suffolk
Name:
Sex:
Female
Birth:
Q3 1887
Baptism:
21 Aug 1887 (age 0)
St. Catherine's Church, Stowmarket Road, Ringshall, Suffolk, England12
daughter of Charles Robert Francis (labourer) and Louisa Ellen of Ringshall
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 4)
Ringshall, Suffolk, England6
daughter living with her parents Robert and Ellen, sister Magdalene, and brother Charles. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Name:
Sex:
Female
Occupation:
gardener8
Birth:
Q1 1889
Baptism:
18 May 1889 (age 0)
St. Catherine's Church, Stowmarket Road, Ringshall, Suffolk, England14
son of Charles Robert Francis (labourer) and Louisa Ellen of Ringshall
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 3)
Ringshall, Suffolk, England6
son living with his parents Robert and Ellen, and sisters Ellen and Magdalene. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 12)
Denham Green, Denham (near Eye), Suffolk, England7
son living in four rooms with his parents Charles and Ellen, brothers George and Albert, and sisters Magdalene, Lucy and Freda. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 22)
Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norfolk, England8
unmarried son working as a gardener and living in seven rooms with his parents Robert and Ellen, brothers George, Albert, Victor, Thomas and Jack, and sisters Lucy and Freda. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Name:
Magdalene Francis15
Sex:
Female
Birth:
Q2 1890
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 11 mns)
Ringshall, Suffolk, England6
daughter living with her parents Robert and Ellen, sister Ellen, and brother Charles. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 10)
Denham Green, Denham (near Eye), Suffolk, England7
daughter living in four rooms with her parents Charles and Ellen, brothers Charles, George and Albert, and sisters Lucy and Freda. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Name:
George Benjamin Francis16
Sex:
Male
Occupation:
teaman8
Birth:
Q1 1893
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 8)
Denham Green, Denham (near Eye), Suffolk, England7
son living in four rooms with his parents Charles and Ellen, brothers Charles and Albert, and sisters Magdalene, Lucy and Freda. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 18)
Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norfolk, England8
unmarried son working as a teaman and living in seven rooms with his parents Robert and Ellen, brothers Charles, Albert, Victor, Thomas and Jack, and sisters Lucy and Freda. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
Birth:
18 May 1894
Baptism:
12 Aug 1894 (age 0)
St. Catherine's Church, Stowmarket Road, Ringshall, Suffolk, England18
son of Charles Robert Francis (labourer) and Ellen Louisa of Ringshall
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 6)
Denham Green, Denham (near Eye), Suffolk, England7
son living in four rooms with his parents Charles and Ellen, brothers Charles and George, and sisters Magdalene, Lucy and Freda. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 16)
Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norfolk, England8
unmarried son working as a shepherds page and living in seven rooms with his parents Robert and Ellen, brothers Charles, George, Victor, Thomas and Jack, and sisters Lucy and Freda. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 27 yrs 1 mn)
Victoria Inn, Burnham Westgate, Norfolk, England9
unmarried son working as a farm labourer for Mr. Martin of Burnham Market and living in four rooms with his parents Charles and Ellen, brothers Thomas and Jack, and sister Freda. Born in Ringshall Suffolk
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 45)
Null Yard, Burnham Westgate, Norfolk, England19
a married agricultural labourer living with his wife Agnes, and his son Arthur. Born on 18th May 1894
Name:
Sex:
Female
Occupation:
domestic servant22
Birth:
8 May 1896
Baptism:
5 Jul 1896 (age 0)
All Saints Church, School Lane, Hollesley, Suffolk, England21
daughter of Charles Robert Francis (shepherd) and Ellen Louisa of Hollesley, born 9th May 1896
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 4)
Denham Green, Denham (near Eye), Suffolk, England7
daughter living in four rooms with her parents Charles and Ellen, brothers Charles, George and Albert, and sisters Magdalene and Freda. Born in Hollesley Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 14)
Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norfolk, England8
daughter living in seven rooms with her parents Robert and Ellen, brothers Charles, George, Albert, Victor, Thomas and Jack, and sister Freda. Born in Hollesley Suffolk
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 25 yrs 1 mn)
52 Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington, London, England22
unmarried servant working as a housemaid and living in ten rooms with John and Ethel Waley and their son Guy, and two other servants. Born in Hollesy (sic) Suffolk
Name:
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Birth:
23 Sep 1900
1939 register says born on 22nd September 1900
Baptism:
4 Nov 1900 (age 0)
St. John the Baptist Church, Church Road, Denham (near Eye), Suffolk, England24
daughter of Charles Robert Francis (shepherd) and Ellen Louisa of Denham, born 23rd September 1900
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 6 mns)
Denham Green, Denham (near Eye), Suffolk, England7
daughter living in four rooms with her parents Charles and Ellen, brothers Charles, George and Albert, and sisters Magdalene and Lucy. Born in Denham Ash Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 10)
Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norfolk, England8
daughter living in seven rooms with her parents Robert and Ellen, brothers Charles, George, Albert, Victor, Thomas and Jack, and sister Lucy. Born in Denham Suffolk
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 20 yrs 8 mns)
Victoria Inn, Burnham Westgate, Norfolk, England9
unmarried daughter doing home duties and living in four rooms with her parents Charles and Ellen, and brothers Albert, Thomas and Jack. Born in Denham Suffolk
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 39)
Victoria Inn, Burnham Westgate, Norfolk, England25
married doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her husband Jack, and a presumed relative George P Francis. Born on 22nd September 1900
Death:
Feb 1992 (age 91)
Watford "Registration District", Hertfordshire, England26
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
Royal Navy stoker29
Birth:
2 Nov 1902
Baptism:
11 Jan 1903 (age 0)
St Botolph's Church, Gravelpit Hill, Stow Bedon, Norfolk, England28
son of Charles Robert Francis (shepherd) and Ellen Louisa of Stow Bedon, born 2nd November 1902
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 8)
Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norfolk, England8
son living in seven rooms with his parents Robert and Ellen, brothers Charles, George, Albert, Thomas and Jack, and sisters Lucy and Freda. Born in Stow Bedon Norfolk
Military Service:
frm 1 Mar 1921 to 24 May 1941 (age 18-38)
born 2nd November 1902 in Attleborough Norfolk and was 5' 4¾" tall with a chest of 34½", black hair, brown eyes and a fresh complexion. Killed when HMS Hood exploded
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 18 yrs 6 mns)
HMS Victory Royal Navy Barracks, Queen Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England29
serving as a Royal Navy stoker 2nd class. Born in Stow Bedon Norfolk
Death:
24 May 1941 (age 38)
HMS Hood, Irmiger Basin, Denmark Strait, Atlantic Ocean
Medals:
Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct medals
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
Birth:
12 May 1905
Baptism:
9 Jul 1905 (age 0)
St Botolph's Church, Gravelpit Hill, Stow Bedon, Norfolk, England33
son of Charles Robert Francis (shepherd) and Ellen Louisa of Stow Bedon, born 12th May 1905
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 5)
Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norfolk, England8
son living in seven rooms with his parents Robert and Ellen, brothers Charles, George, Albert, Victor and Jack, and sisters Lucy and Freda. Born in Stow Bedon Norfolk
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 16 yrs 1 mn)
Victoria Inn, Burnham Westgate, Norfolk, England9
unmarried son working as a farm labourer for Mr. Marshall of Deepdale and living in four rooms with his parents Charles and Ellen, brothers Albert and Jack, and sister Freda. Born in Stow Bedon Norfolk
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 34)
Three Horse Shoes, Burnham Overy, Norfolk, England35
a married horseman on a farm living with his wife Celia, a closed record (presumably son Kenneth), and daughter Ellen. Born on 12th May 1905
Death:
21 Oct 1999 (age 94)
Probate:
25 Nov 1999
Probate Registry, Winchester, Hampshire, England36
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
gardener39
Birth:
8 May 1910
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 10 mns)
Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norfolk, England8
son living in seven rooms with his parents Robert and Ellen, brothers Charles, George, Albert, Victor and Thomas, and sisters Lucy and Freda. Born in Hellesdon Norfolk
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 11 yrs 1 mn)
Victoria Inn, Burnham Westgate, Norfolk, England9
son attending school and living in four rooms with his parents Charles and Ellen, brothers Albert and Thomas, and sister Freda. Born in Hellesdon Norfolk
Administrator:
11 Oct 1963 (age 53)
Jack Welham Francis was appointed as an administrator at the probate hearing of Edna May York on Friday on 11 October 1963 at the Probate Registry, Exeter, Devon, England39
Death:
14 Jun 1985 (age 75)
Probate:
7 Aug 1985
Probate Registry, Winchester, Hampshire, England40
of 5 Rural Lane Frampton Dorchester Dorset died 14th June 1985, probate not exceeding £40,000 (~£110,000 in 2017)
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England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2024, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Bosmere 1862 quarter:2 volume:4a page:570. Cit. Date: 7 March 2022.
Suffolk Family History Society All Baptisms Suffolk 1813-1900, (SFK-BPI/P1-1 own copy). Ringshall St. Catharine baptisms entry:430. Cit. Date: 11 April 2024.
England and Wales Census 1881, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG11 piece:1863 folio:94 page:12 schedule:737. Cit. Date: 7 March 2022.
England and Wales Census 1891, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG12 piece:1463 folio:160 page:5 schedule:33. Cit. Date: 25 April 2026.
England and Wales Census 1901, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG13 piece:1766 folio:5 page:1 schedule:7. Cit. Date: 25 April 2026.
England and Wales Census 1911, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG14 piece:11249 class:RG78 piece:612 registration district:224 sub-district:1 enumeration district:15 schedule:27. Cit. Date: 25 April 2026.
England and Wales Census 1921, (on-line at www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive series:RG15 piece:9830 registration district:234 sub-district:1 enumeration district:4, 5, 6 schedule:72. Cit. Date: 26 April 2026.
England and Wales Census 1871, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG10 piece:1745 folio:86 page:5 schedule:30. Cit. Date: 11 April 2024.
England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2024, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Bosmere 1887 quarter:3 volume:4a page:760. Cit. Date: 25 April 2026.
Suffolk Family History Society All Baptisms Suffolk 1813-1900, (SFK-BPI/P1-1 own copy). Ringshall St. Catherine baptisms entry:614. Cit. Date: 25 April 2026.
England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2024, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Bosmere 1889 quarter:1 volume:4a page:775. Cit. Date: 25 April 2026.
Suffolk Family History Society All Baptisms Suffolk 1813-1900, (SFK-BPI/P1-1 own copy). Ringshall St. Catherine baptisms entry:621. Cit. Date: 25 April 2026.
England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2024, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Bosmere 1890 quarter:2 volume:4a page:771. Cit. Date: 25 April 2026.
Ibid. Bosmere 1893 quarter:1 volume:4a page:861. Cit. Date: 25 April 2026.
Ibid. Bosmere 1894 quarter:2 volume:4a page:812. Cit. Date: 25 April 2026.
Suffolk Family History Society All Baptisms Suffolk 1813-1900, (SFK-BPI/P1-1 own copy). Ringshall St. Catherine baptisms entry:640. Cit. Date: 25 April 2026.
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UK 1939 Register, (on-line at www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG101 piece:6545A page:10 line:12 letter code:TRFS. Cit. Date: 28 April 2026.
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England and Wales Census 1921, (on-line at www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive series:RG15 piece:5274 registration district:90 sub-district:3 enumeration district:30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 schedule:1. Cit. Date: 28 April 2026.
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Ibid. Winchester 1985 page:2989 no:8552413912R. Cit. Date: 26 April 2026.