See also
Husband:
Simeon Frederick Ward (1887-1960)
Wife:
Ethel Ada Foster (1888-1966)
Children:
Marriage:
25 Feb 1908
Name:
Sex:
Male
Father:
-
Mother:
-
Occupation:
Birth:
29 Aug 1887
1901 census says born in Colchester Essex, 1911 census says born in Halstead Essex
Baptism:
21 Sep 1887 (age 0)
St. Peter's Church, Prayors Hill, Sible Hedingham, Essex, England4
son of George Ward (labourer) and Sarah Ann of Sible Hedingham
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 3)
27 Stork Road, Forest Gate, Essex, England9
son as Simon attending school and living in three rooms with his parents George and Sarah Ann, sisters Alice and Rosey (sic), and brother Harry. Born in Hedingham Essex
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 13)
31 Tower Hamets Road, Forest Gate, Essex, England10
son working as an errand boy and living with his parents George and Sarah, sisters Alice, Rose and Florrie, and brothers Harry, Thomas, Bertram and William. Born in Colchester Essex
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 23)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England6
married head of the household working as a stableman and living in two rooms with his wife Ethel, son Albert, and daughter Ethel. Born in Halstead Essex. Note sharing the same house as his in-laws Frederick and Ellen Foster and their family
Military Service:
frm 31 Aug 1914 to 22 Jun 1917 (age 27-29)
British Army Coldstream Guards as no:112832
being 5' 11½" tall, weighing 142 lbs with a chest of 39½", expansion 2½", a sallow complexion, grey eyes, fair hair, and a butterfly tattoo on right arm and faint marks on left arm. Served in France 8th December 1914 to 26th December 1914, discharged as no longer physically fit for war service.
Married spinster Ethel Ada Foster at Christ Church West Ham 25th February 1908 with children Albert Leonard born 4th July 1908 in Hendon, Ethel Ivy born 23rd August 1909 in Hendon, Ernest George born 24th December 1911 in Willesden, Horace Henry born 20th December 1912 in Willesden, Sidney Charles born 6th March 1914 in Willesden, Ronald and Harry born 4th July 1916 Harlesdon died 28th August and 22nd November 1916, and James born 26th March 1915 in Willesden and died 20th April 1915
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 33 yrs 10 mns)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England7
married head of the household as Albert working as a small arms examiner for the Government at I S A Park Royal and living in three rooms with his wife Ethel, sons Albert, Earnest (sic), Horace and Sidney, and daughters Ethel, Clara and Lily. Born in Sible Hedingham Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 52)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England8
a married chauffeur as Albert living with his wife Ethel, son Sydney, and daughters Clara and Lillian. Born on 29th August 1887
Death:
Q4 1960 (age 73)
Willesden "Registration District", Middlesex, England5
as Albert S Ward
Name:
Sex:
Female
Father:
Mother:
Birth:
22 May 1888
1921 census says born in West Ham Essex, 1939 register says born 12th May 1888
Baptism:
30 Sep 1888 (age 0)
St. Saviour's Church, Macdonald Road, Forest Gate, Essex, England12
daughter of Frederick Foster (labourer) and Ellen of 1 Cemetery Road, born 22nd May 1888
Census:
5 Apr 1891 (age 3)
44b Forest Street, Forest Gate, Essex, England13
daughter living in four rooms with her parents Frederick and Ellen, and brothers Frederick and Arthur. Born in Stratford Essex
Census:
31 Mar 1901 (age 12)
71 Tower Hamlets Road, Forest Gate, Essex, England14
daughter living with her parents Henry and Ellen, brothers Frederick and Arthur, and sisters Nellie, Violet, Amy and Annie. Born in Stratford Essex
Witness:
25 Feb 1908 (age 19)
Ethel Ada Foster witnessed the marriage of Simeon Frederick Ward and Ethel Ada Foster on Tuesday on 25 February 1908 in Christ Church, High Street, Stratford, Essex, England
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 22)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England6
married wife living in two rooms with her husband Simeon, son Albert, and daughter Ethel. Born in Stratford Essex and married for three years with three children, two of whom are still living. Note sharing the same house as her parents Frederick and Ellen Foster and their family
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 33 yrs 1 mn)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England7
married wife living in three rooms with her husband Albert, sons Albert, Earnest (sic), Horace and Sidney, and daughters Ethel, Clara and Lily. Born in West Ham Essex
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 51)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England8
married doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her husband Albert, son Sydney, and daughters Clara and Lillian. Born on 12th May 1888
Death:
18 Apr 1966 (age 75)
Probate:
27 Jun 1996
Probate Registry, Greater London, England16
of 11 Winchlesea Road London N.W.10 died 18th April 1966, administration of £1,071 (~£18,000 in 2017) to Ethel Ivy Mellor widow
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Birth:
4 Jul 1908
1921 census says born in Harlesden London
Baptism:
13 Aug 1908 (age 0)
All Souls Church, Station Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England18
son of Albert Simeon Ward (hostler) and Ethel Ada of 130 Ruckcliffe Avenue Harlesden
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 3)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England6
son living in two rooms with his parents Simeon and Ethel, and sister Ethel. Born in Willesden Middlesex. Note sharing the same house as his grandparents Frederick and Ellen Foster and their family
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 12 yrs 11 mns)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England7
son attending school and living in three rooms with his parents Albert and Ethel, brothers Earnest (sic), Horace and Sidney, and sisters Ethel, Clara and Lily. Born in Harlesden London
Death:
Feb 1996 (age 87)
Market Harborough "Registration District", Leicestershire, England19
Name:
Ethel Ivy Ward20
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Birth:
23 Aug 1909
1921 census says born in Harlesden London
Census:
2 Apr 1911 (age 1)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England6
daughter living in two rooms with her parents Simeon and Ethel, and brother Albert. Born in Willesden Middlesex. Note sharing the same house as her grandparents Frederick and Ellen Foster and their family
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 11 yrs 10 mns)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England7
daughter attending school and living in three rooms with her parents Albert and Ethel, brothers Albert, Earnest (sic), Horace and Sidney, and sisters Clara and Lily. Born in Harlesden London
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 30)
9 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England21
married doing unpaid domestic duties and living with her daughter Norma, and a closed record (presumably daughter Patricia). Born on 23rd August 1909. Note living next door to her parents Albert and Ethel Ward and family
Death:
Dec 1995 (age 86)
Biggleswade "Registration District", Bedfordshire, England22
Administrator:
27 Jun 1996 (age 86)
Ethel Ivy Ward was appointed as an administrator at the probate hearing of Ethel Ada Foster on Thursday on 27 June 1996 at the Probate Registry, Greater London, England
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
Royal Air Force HGV - PSV driver28
Birth:
24 Dec 1911
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England25 26 2 7 28 27
son of Albert Ward and Ethel Ada Ward formerly Foster a housekeeper. 1939 register says born 24th December 1912
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 10 yrs 7 mns)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England7
son attending school and living in three rooms with his parents Albert and Ethel, brothers Albert, Horace and Sidney, and sisters Ethel, Clara and Lily. Born in Harlesden London
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 27)
18 Empire Road, Ealing, Middlesex, England28
a married Royal Air Force Travelling H.G.V.-P.S.V Driver living with his wife Doris. Born on 24th December 1912
Death:
Q2 1982 (age 70)
Harrow "Registration District", Greater London, England27
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse (1):
Spouse (2):
Occupation:
Birth:
20 Dec 1912
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 8 yrs 6 mns)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England7
son attending school and living in three rooms with his parents Albert and Ethel, brothers Albert, Earnest (sic) and Sidney, and sisters Ethel, Clara and Lily. Born in Harlesden London
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 26)
67 Leconfield Road, Highbury, London, England32
a married heavy lorry driver living with his wife Lilian. Born on 20th December 1912
Death:
Jun 1995 (age 82)
Northampton "Registration District", Northamptonshire, England30
Name:
Sex:
Male
Spouse:
Occupation:
shop assistant8
Birth:
6 Mar 1914
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 7 yrs 3 mns)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England7
son attending school and living in three rooms with his parents Albert and Ethel, brothers Albert, Earnest (sic) and Horace, and sisters Ethel, Clara and Lily. Born in Harlesden London
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 25)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England8
an unmarried shop assistant (domestic stores) living with his parents Albert and Ethel, and sisters Clara and Lillian. Born on 6th March 1914
Death:
May 2000 (age 86)
Aylesbury Vale "Registration District", Buckinghamshire, England34
Name:
Clara Frances Ward40
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Occupation:
clerk typist8
Birth:
16 Nov 1918
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 2 yrs 7 mns)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England7
daughter living in three rooms with her parents Albert and Ethel, brothers Albert, Earnest (sic), Horace and Sidney, and sisters Ethel and Lily. Born in Harlesden London
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 20)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England8
an unmarried clerk typist living with her parents Albert and Ethel, brother Sydney, and sister Lillian. Born on 16th November 1918 and married a Jenkins at a later date
Death:
31 Aug 1992 (age 73)
Haywards Heath "Registration District", West Sussex, England41 42
Probate:
2 Dec 1992
Probate Registry, Winchester, Hampshire, England42
of 66 Church Mead Keymer West Sussex died 31st August 1992, probate not exceeding £125,000 (~£243,000 in 2017)
Name:
Lilian Nellie Ward43
Sex:
Female
Spouse:
Occupation:
winder connector8
Birth:
27 Dec 1919
Census:
19 Jun 1921 (age 1 yr 6 mns)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England7
daughter as Lily living in three rooms with her parents Albert and Ethel, brothers Albert, Earnest (sic), Horace and Sidney, and sisters Ethel and Clara. Born in Harlesden London
Census:
29 Sep 1939 (age 19)
11 Winchlesea Road, Harlesden, Middlesex, England8
an unmarried winder connector living with her parents Albert and Ethel, brother Sydney, and sister Clara. Born on 27th December 1919 and married a Barnard at a later date
Death:
28 Oct 1987 (age 67)
Probate:
8 Dec 1987
Probate Registry, London, England45
of 135 Brentfield Road London NW10 died 28th October 1987, probate not exceeding £70,000 (~£174,000 in 2017)
Was there a further child, Stanley Harry born in Willesden registration district in 1926?
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