See also
1883 marriage George Lamb to Anne Farrow
Husband:
George Lamb (1862-1943)
Wife:
Children:
Status:
Separated
Marriage:
5 Dec 1883
All Saints Church, West Street, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England1 2
George a bachelor working as a labourer and son of George Lamb a smith. Ann a spinster and daughter of William Farrow a labourer. Both of Walton-le-Soken, married by banns and witnessed by G Farrow and E Secrett (sic)
St Clement 18 04 2017
Name:
Sex:
Male
Father:
-
Mother:
-
Occupation:
watchmaker then a general labourer and blacksmith8 9 10 11 12 13
Birth:
20 Aug 1862
baptism says born on 28th August 1862, 1921 census says born in Walton Suffolk
Baptism:
31 May 1868 (age 5)
St. Clement's Church, Star Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England5
son of George Lamb (labourer) and Ellen of Rope Walk, born on born 28th August 1862
Census:
2 Apr 1871 (age 8)
son attending school and living with his parents George and Ellen, daughters Sarah and Susannah, and a nurse child Robert Boon. Born in Ipswich Suffolk son attending school and living with his parents George and Ellen, sisters Sarah and Hannah, a nurse child and a lodger. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
3 Apr 1881 (age 18)
2 Allan Buildings, Alan Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England8
an unmarried son working as a watch maker and living with his parents George and Ellen, and brother J W. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 28)
15 White Elm Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England9
an unmarried son working as a general labourer and living with his parents George and Elloner. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 38)
70 Rope Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, England10
married head of the household working as blacksmith and living with his wife Ellen, daughter Ellen, son George, and a visitor Alice Smith. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 48)
28 Gibson Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England11
married head of the household working as a general labourer for an engineers and living in four rooms with his wife Ellen, daughter Ellen, and son George. Born in Ipswich Suffolk
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 54 yrs 10 mns)
28 Gibson Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, England12
widowed head of the household working as a smiths labourer for Ransomes & Rapier of Waterside Works and living in four rooms with his son Walter, housekeeper and future wife Beatrice Overett, and her son Henry. Born in Walton Suffolk
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 77)
23 Holbrook Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England13
a married and retired general labourer living with his wife Beatrice and son Nathaniel. Born on 20th August 1862
Death:
Q4 1943 (age 81)
Ipswich "Registration District", Suffolk, England6
Name:
Ann Maria Farrow16
Sex:
Female
Nickname:
Annie
Father:
Mother:
Occupation:
charwoman17
Birth:
8 Mar 1862
1901 census says born in Walton on Naze, 1921 census says born in Stowmarket Suffolk
Census:
2 Apr 1871 (age 8)
New Street, Walton-le-Soken, Essex, England18
sister attending school and living with her brothers William and Elijah, and sister Harriet. Born in Bacton Suffolk
Census:
3 Apr 1881 (age 19)
East Walton, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England19
daughter aged 11 (which clearly wrong) living with her parents William and Sarah Ann, her son Frederick, and a nurse. Born in Bacton Suffolk
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 29)
Shirley Cottage, Walton-le-Soken, Essex, England17
married head of the household as Annie working as a charwoman and living in four rooms with her sons George, Robert and John, and lodger and future husband William Gould. Born in Suffolk
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 41)
95 Saville Street, Walton-le-Soken, Essex, England20
married boarder living with her future husband William Gould, her daughter Lillie, and sons Phillip, George, Arthur, William, Frederick and Harry. Born on Walton on Naze
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 51)
95 Saville Street, Walton-le-Soken, Essex, England21
married (actually married in 1918) wife living in seven rooms with her (future) husband William, sons William, Fred, Harry and Arthur Lamb, and daughters Daisy and Hilda. Born in Suffolk and married (actually common-law man and wife) for twenty-two years with seven children, six of whom are still living
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 61 yrs 3 mns)
95 Saville Street, Walton-le-Soken, Essex, England22
married wife doing home duties and living in seven rooms with her husband William, son Fred, visiting Henry Osgood, boarding (daughter-in-law) Frances Gould, boarding (sons) Harry Gould and Arthur Lamb, boarding daughter Daisy Gould, boarding (granddaughter) Lillian Gould, and four others. Born in Stowmarket Suffolk
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 77)
95 Saville Street, Walton-le-Soken, Essex, England23
a widow doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her granddaughter Patricia Barrett. Born on 8th March 1862
Death:
Q1 1941 (age 78)
Colchester "Registration District", Essex, England24
Name:
George Elijah Lamb17
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
Birth:
8 May 1883
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 7)
Shirley Cottage, Walton-le-Soken, Essex, England17
son attending school and living in four rooms with his mother Annie, brother Robert, half-brother John, and lodger and future step-father William Gould. Born in Walton-le-Soken
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 18)
95 Saville Street, Walton-le-Soken, Essex, England20
step-son working as a bricklayers labourer and living with his step-father William Gould, his mother Ann Lamb, half-sister Lillie, brother Arthur, and half-brothers Philip, William, Frederick and Harry. Born on Walton on Naze
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 28)
17 Willow Walk, Sydenham, London, England25
married head of the household serving as a police constable with the Metropolitan Police and living in four rooms with his wife Louisa Hannah, and his half-sister Lilian. Born on Walton on Naze Essex
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 38 yrs 1 mn)
17 Willow Walk, Sydenham, London, England26
married head of the household working as a police constable for the Metropolitan Police at Sydenham and living in four rooms with his wife Louisa, daughter Louisa, and his in-laws Thomas and Margaret Dennison. Born in Walton on Naze Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 56)
17 Willow Walk, Sydenham, London, England27
a married and retired police constable and a member of the Metropolitan Police Reserve living with his wife Louisa. Born on 8th May 1883
1916 attestation Robert William Arthur Lamb
1920 medals Robert William Arthur Lamb
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
Birth:
15 Oct 1887
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 3)
Shirley Cottage, Walton-le-Soken, Essex, England17
son living in four rooms with his mother Annie, brothers George and John, and lodger and future step-father William Gould. Born in Walton-le-Soken
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 13)
95 Saville Street, Walton-le-Soken, Essex, England20
step-son as Arthur living with his step-father William Gould, his mother Ann Lamb,half-sister Lillie, and half-brothers Philip, William, Frederick and Harry, and brother George. Born on Walton on Naze
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 23)
95 Saville Street, Walton-le-Soken, Essex, England21
step-son as Arthur working as a labourer for a builder and living in seven rooms with his step-father William Gould, his mother Annie, half-brothers William, Fred and Harry Gould, and half-sisters Daisy and Hilda. Born in Walton Essex
Military Service:
frm 12 May 1916 to 5 May 1917 (age 28-29)
British Army Royal West Kent Regiment then the Cheshire Regimentas no:G/15164 and 5867934
a fitters mate of 95 Saville Street Walton on Naze who was 5' 3½" tall with a chest of 35" and expansion of 3". Served with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in Salonica
Military Service:
frm 6 May 1917 to 14 Dec 1919 (age 29-32)
British Army Royal Service Corps as no:M/28054434
Medals:
1920 (app)35
British and Victory medlas
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 33 yrs 7 mns)
95 Saville Street, Walton-le-Soken, Essex, England22
unmarried boarder (step-son) as Arthur working as a bricklayer for P G Oxley a builder in Walton on Naze and living in seven rooms with his parents William and Annie, boarding (half-brother) Fred, visiting Henry Osgood, boarding (sister-in-law) Frances Gould, boarding (half-brother) Harry Gould, boarding (sister) Daisy Gould, boarding (niece) Lillian Gould, and four others. Born in Walton on Naze Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 51)
22 Grove Avenue, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England33
a married bricklayer living with his wife Emma, son Robert, and two others. Born on 15th October 1887
Death:
20 Oct 1959 (age 72)
Essex County Hospital, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, England32 36
Probate:
19 Nov 1959
Probate Registry, London, England36
of 22 Grove Avenue Walton-on-the-Naze Essex died 20th October 1959 at the Essex County Hospital Colchester, administration of effects of £279 4s 10d (~£6,000 in 2017) to Elizabeth Emma Lamb widow
I believe that George and Ann separated as they both went on to have families without marrying until much later
After separating from Ann George lived with (census records say married to) Ellen ? (1864-1913) and had another family10 37
England and Wales Marriage Index 1837 - 2005, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). Tendring 1883 quarter:4 volume:4a page:615. Cit. Date: 4 June 2026.
Seax - Essex Record Office Parish Records, (on-line at www.essexcc.gov.uk). Walton-le-Soken All Saints marriages 1837-1914 ref:D/P 229/1/12 image:133 page:130 entry:260. Cit. Date: 3 June 2026.
Steven John Ransome personal communication. Family Tree via email. Cit. Date: January 2003.
England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2024, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Ipswich 1862 quarter:4 volume:4a page:555. Cit. Date: 20 September 2020.
Suffolk Family History Society - Ipswich Baptisms 1813-1900, (2011 SFK-BPI-06/P1 own copy). Ipswich St. Clements baptisms entry:120. Cit. Date: 21 September 2020.
England and Wales Death Index 1837 - 2021, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Ipswich 1943 quarter:4 volume:4a page:1424. Cit. Date: 20 September 2020.
England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2024, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Ipswich 1862 quarter:4 volume:4a page:555. Cit. Date: 15 June 2026.
England and Wales Census 1881, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG11 piece:1874 folio:84 page:24. Cit. Date: 21 September 2020.
England and Wales Census 1891, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG12 piece:1470 folio:88 page:32. Cit. Date: 21 September 2020.
England and Wales Census 1901, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG13 piece:1778 folio:114 page:32. Cit. Date: 21 September 2020.
England and Wales Census 1911, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG14 piece:10850 class:RG78 piece:585 registration district:213 sub-district:2 enumeration district:25 schedule:474. Cit. Date: 21 September 2020.
England and Wales Census 1921, (on-line at www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive series:RG15 piece:9449 registration district:213 sub-district:2 enumeration district:26 schedule:349. Cit. Date: 30 September 2023.
UK 1939 Register, (on-line at www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG101 piece:6608F page:9 line:42 letter code:TVOA. Cit. Date: 6 May 2019.
England and Wales Census 1871, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG10 piece:1753 folio:114 page:19. Cit. Date: 21 September 2020.
Ibid. National Archive reference:RG10 piece:1753 folio:114 page:19 schedule:100. Cit. Date: 15 June 2026.
England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2024, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Hartismere 1862 quarter:1 volume:4a page:492. Cit. Date: 3 January 2024.
England and Wales Census 1891, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG12 piece:1401 folio:108 page:15 schedule:93. Cit. Date: 4 June 2026.
England and Wales Census 1871, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG10 piece:1679 folio:62 page:13 schedule:69. Cit. Date: 3 June 2026.
England and Wales Census 1881, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG11 piece:1780 folio:114 page:26 schedule:491. Cit. Date: 3 June 2026.
England and Wales Census 1901, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG13 piece:1696 folio:56 page:23 schedule:149. Cit. Date: 4 June 2026.
England and Wales Census 1911, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG14 piece:10235 class:RG78 piece:539 registration district:197 sub-district:2 enumeration district:2 schedule:165. Cit. Date: 4 June 2026.
England and Wales Census 1921, (on-line at www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive series:RG15 piece:9140 registration district:197 sub-district:2 enumeration district:10 schedule:149. Cit. Date: 4 June 2026.
UK 1939 Register, (on-line at www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG101 piece:1513A page:16 line:40 letter code:DBXK. Cit. Date: 5 June 2026.
England and Wales Death Index 1837 - 2021, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Colchester 1941 quarter:1 volume:4a page:1767. Cit. Date: 15 June 2026.
England and Wales Census 1911, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG14 piece:2810 class:RG78 piece:96 registration district:29 sub-district:4 enumeration district:4 schedule:337. Cit. Date: 6 June 2026.
England and Wales Census 1921, (on-line at www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive series:RG15 piece:2915 registration district:29 sub-district:4 enumeration district:4 schedule:10. Cit. Date: 12 June 2026.
UK 1939 Register, (on-line at www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG101 piece:0399H page:6 line:34 letter code:AORG. Cit. Date: 12 June 2026.
England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2024, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Tendring 1883 quarter:2 volume:4a page:410. Cit. Date: 4 June 2026.
Ibid. Tendring 1885 quarter:3 volume:4a page:443. Cit. Date: 4 June 2026.
England and Wales Death Index 1837 - 2021, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Tendring 1888 quarter:3 volume:4a page:204. Cit. Date: 12 June 2026.
England and Wales Birth Index 1837 - 2024, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Tendring 1887 quarter:4 volume:4a page:486. Cit. Date: 4 June 2026.
England and Wales Death Index 1837 - 2021, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Colchester 1959 quarter:4 volume:4a page:551. Cit. Date: 11 June 2026.
UK 1939 Register, (on-line at www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive reference:RG101 piece:1512I page:6 line:33 letter code:DBXI. Cit. Date: 11 June 2026.
FindMyPast British Army Service Records, (on-line at www.findmypast.co.uk). National Archive Series:WO 363 regiment:West Kent no:G/15164. Cit. Date: 11 June 2026.
Ancestry UK, British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards 1914-1920, (on-line at www.ancestry.co.uk). Cit. Date: 11 June 2026.
UK Government Probate Service, UK Government Find a Will, (on-line at www.probatesearch.service.gov.uk, www.ancestry.co.uk and www.findmypast.co.uk). London 1959 page:581. Cit. Date: 11 June 2026.
England and Wales Death Index 1837 - 2021, (on-line at www.gro.gov.uk, www.findmypast.co.uk and www.ancestry.co.uk). Ipswich 1913 quarter:3 volume:4a page:936. Cit. Date: 21 September 2020.