Arthur Herbert Gatford
Arthur Herbert Gatford
My Mum's Mum's Dad
My Mum's Mum's Dad
15 February 1876 - 10 June 1948
When Arthur Herbert Gatford was born on 15 February 1876 in Hove, Sussex, his father, George, was 28 and his mother, Maria, was 26.
He married Charlotte Todd on 4 September 1904 in Wandsworth, Surrey. They had three children during their marriage.
He died on 10 June 1948 in Penge, Kent, at the age of 72.
Great-Grandfather's Gallery
Great-Grandfather's Gallery
A selection of photographs and images associated with my great-grandfather.
Official Documentation
Census Data
Census Data
1881
1891
1901
1911
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1911
Additional Information
- 1881 Census
- In 1881, my great-grandfather (aged 5) was living with his parents, George and Maria, and his three siblings (Frederick, Ernest and Edith) at 38 Essex Road, Brighton, Sussex.
- George (aged 33) was a 'domestic coachman and he was born in Redhill, Surrey.
- His wife, Maria (aged 31) was born in Swansea, Glamorgan.
- Frederick (aged 6) and my great-grandfather were all listed as scholars, so presumably they attended school, whilst Ernest (aged 3) and Edith (aged 1) would have been too young. Frederick is listed as being born in Charwood, Surrey, although the other siblings (including my great-grandfather) were all born in Brighton, Sussex.
- The family also had a lodger, Ann Manson (aged 80) who was a 'hawker' (street vendor), widowed and born in Westmeath, Ireland.
- 1891 Census
- In 1891, Arthur Herbert was aged 16 and living at home with his parents, George and Maria, and three siblings at 4 McKays Buildings, Shoreditch, London.
- George (aged 44) is still a domestic coachman (with an added notation of 'groom'), from Nk(?).
- Maria (aged 42) is from Swansea, South Wales.
- 'George' Frederick (aged 17) is a van porter (added note of carman) from Charlwood, Surrey.
- Arthur Herbert is an invoice clerk for a stationery business (presumably with the railway!) from Brighton, Sussex.
- Edith 'Minnie' (aged 12) and a younger brother Sydney Edgar (aged 5) are both scholars (presumably attending school). Edith is from Brighton, Sussex, whereas Sydney is from Paddington, London.
- Ernest is missing, as he had died in 1887.
- 1901 Census
- In 1901, Arthur Herbert (aged 25) is still living with his parents, George and Maria, and two siblings, at 1 Ensor Mews, Kensington, London.
- George (aged 53) is still a domestic coachman from Nk(?) Surrey.
- Maria (aged 51) is from Swansea, Glamorgan.
- Arthur Herbert is a station clerk from Hove, Sussex.
- Sydney E (aged 14) is from Paddington, London. A new sibling returns to the family - Kathleen M (aged 19) from Kempton, Sussex. Where she was in 1891 is unknown.
- 1911 Census
- On Monday 3 April 1911, my great-grandfather was now married to Charlotte (Lottie) with two daughters, Irene (my grandmother, aged 6) and her sister Gladys, living at 14 St Anns Terrace, Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London.
- Arthur Herbert (aged 35) was a railway clerk for the GWR (Great Western Railway), and was born in Brighton, Sussex.
- Lottie (aged 33) was born in Peterborough, Northamptonshire. They had been married for 7 years, having two daughters.
- Gladys (aged 3) and her sister, Irene, were both born in Barnes, London.
- On the day of the census they had a visitor, John William Todd (aged 22) who was a SBA (Sick Berth Attendant) at the Royal Naval Hospital. Born in Peterborough, Northamptonshire, he was Lottie's younger brother.
Other Documentation
Other relevant documents for view will be listed below...
- Birth Register 1876
- Here is a copy of the birth register with my great-grandfather's listing, in the Steyning district, Sussex.
- Marriage Register 1904
- Here is a copy of the marriage register with my great-grandfather's listing, in the Wandsworth district, London.
- Marriage Register 1904
- Here is a copy of the marriage register with my great-grandfather's listing in 4 September 2901, when he married Lottie Todd at Putney Church, Putney, London. He was aged 28, listed as a clerk living at 1 Ensor Mews, Kensington, whilst she was 26 and living at 14 Danemere Street, Putney. Their fathers are both recorded: George Gatford, a coachman, and George Todd, a Sawyer. Their witnesses are Lottie's father, George Todd, and Arthur's brother, George Frederick Gatford.
- London City Directories 1915-1916
- Here is a copy of the city directory with my great-grandfather's listing, at 14 St Ann's Terrace, Lonsdale Road, London.
- Railway Employment Records Undated
- Here is a copy of the employment records for my great-grandfather whilst he was working at Paddington Station in the Stationery Superintendents Office. He was classed as the Chief Clerk responsible for general supervision, on a salary of £325.
- Electoral Register 1926
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 17 Colston Avenue, Carshalton.
- England and Wales Register 1939
- In 1939, Arthur Herbert is now living at 17 Colston Avenue, Carshalton, Surrey, with his wife, Lottie. His date of birth is listed as 15 February 1876, whilst hers is 11 September 1876. His occupation is a retired chief railway clerk, whilst she undertakes 'unpaid domestic duties' (housewife!).
- Electoral Register 1938
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 17 Colston Avenue, Carshalton.
- Death Register 1948
- Here is a copy of the death register with my great-grandfather's listing, aged 73 in the Bromley district.
Family Relationships
Family Relationships
