Born 12th March 1891
Baptised 16th March 1891 Weasenham, Norfolk
Parents: Edmund and Anna (nee Blaxter) Bear
Percy was one of seven children born to Edmund and Anna
1901 – Percy was living with his family in Tilney All Saints. His father was a yardman
1911 – Percy lived with his family in East Lexham, Swaffham. His father was a yardman, and Percy was a farm labourer
1914/1918 – Private Percy Charles Bear (regimental number 1971/20180/242623) served with the South Staffordshire regiment
1919 – Percy appeared on the Kettlesone Absentee Voters list, living in Fakenham Road, Little Snoring
Percy was awarded the British and Victoria medals
1923 – Percy married Ethel Hubbard (born 16/3/1900), Mitford, Norfolk
1939 - Percy was living at Alethorpe Cottages, Kettlestone, with his wife Ethel, and their daughters Peggy J (born 19/9/1924) and Bertha. Percy was working as a horseman
Percy Charles Bear died December 1978 in Fakenham
Percy’s siblings:
Maud (1887)
Hilda Emma (1893)
Reginald Anthony (1904)
Bertie George (1906)
Marjorie Jane (1908)
Mabel (1910)
Percy Bear is listed on the roll of honour in Kettlestone church and also on the roll of honour in Little Snoring Church
Born 24th November 1892 Fulham, London.
Baptised 27th January 1893 Fulham, London.
Parents: William Henry and Maria Elizabeth (Langham)
1901 – Alfred was living with his parents, and siblings, in Fulham, London
1911 – Alfred, a clerk with a catering company, is living with his mother, a widow, in Fulham, London
Alfred married Nelly Green (from Kettlestone) 8th October 1913, in Middlesex
1913 – At the time of his marriage, Alfred was a milk carrier in Middlesex
1915/18 Private Alfred Henry Best (regimental no 260271) served with the 2/8th Worcesters regiment
1919 – Alfred appears on the Absentee Voters list, living at Cherry Tree House, Kettlestone, Norfolk
1920 – Alfred appears on the Electoral Roll
1939 Walsingham – Alfred, incapacitated due to illness, lived at Lawn View Terrace, Walsingham with Nelly. Alfred was supported by the Oddfellows Society, one of the government’s approved societies to administer National Insurance
Alfred and Nelly had seven children :-
Gwendoline Nelly, 03/07/1914 - 07/1975
Lilian Eva, 01/01/1916 - 09/1995
Alfred Arthur, 28/03/1920 - 10/1998
Edward William, 20/06/1924 - 04/1992
Irene Mary, (my grandmother) 03/05/1927 - 15/03/2008
Ruth M, 1929 - 09/07/2022
Frederick Sydney, 30/04/1931 - 20/05/2003
Alfred died in 1946 in Fakenham.
Alfred’s siblings:
Jessie Rosina (1884-1887)
George Jenner (1885)
Lillie Selina (1888)
John Checkley (1890)
Born 1st December 1887 Windsor, Berkshire.
Parents: Arthur and Helen (nee Tennant) Blunkett
1891 – Albert, his brother William, and his parents lived with his grandfather George Blunkett, and uncle Sanders Blunkett at Lime Terrace, Egham Surrey. His father Arthur was a granary man and his grandfather a labourer/roadman
1901 – Albert was an inmate of the Windsor Union Workhouse with his brother William, placed there after their father deserted the family. Helen Blunkett came to Kettlestone to live with her father and brought her youngest son Walter with her.
1911 – Albert was working as a stableman at a racing stable in Lambourn, Berkshire
1914/1918 – Gunner Albert Edward Blunkett (regimental number 124794) served with the Royal Horse artillery. Royal Field Artillery
1918 – Albert married Margaret May Robinson in Colchester, Essex
1919 – Albert appeared on the Absentee Voters list, living in the village of Kettlestone
Albert was awarded the Victory and the British Army medal
1920 Kettlestone Electoral Register – Albert was living in Kettlestone
1939 Colchester, Essex. Albert was a general labourer on Butterwick farm, Colchester, Essex living with his wife Margaret
Margaret died 1962, Albert is listed as a retired store keeper in Margaret’s probate
Albert Edward Blunkett died 25th November 1979, aged 91, in Colchester, Essex. He left £14,329 in his will
Albert’s siblings:
William James (1890)
Walter (1895)
Born 18th May 1890 Windsor, Berkshire
Parents: Arthur and Helen (nee Tennant) Blunkett
1901 – William was an inmate of the Windsor workhouse with his brother Albert, placed there after their father deserted the family. Helen Blunkett came to Kettlestone to live with her father and brought her youngest son Walter with her.
1911 – William was a 2nd Footman, living in Tonbridge, Kent
1914/18 – Gunner William James Blunkett (regimental number 61547) served with the Royal Field Artillery
William was awarded the British and Victory medals
1937 August – William (of Greenway Road, Fakenham) travelled to the USA to work as a Butler (he made several transatlantic journeys at that time)
1942 - William was again travelling to the USA to work as a Butler
1942 – William James’ name appeared on a WW2 Draft registration card (aged 52)
1972 – Albert married Florence Stocks in Bournmouth
18th September 1982 William James Blunkett died, aged 92, in Bournemouth, Dorset. He left £13,745 in his will
William James’ Siblings:
Albert (1888)
Walter (1895)
1901 – Walter was living with his mother named as Harriet (possibly a transcription error) and his grandfather James Tennant in Kettlestone, Norfolk
1911 – Walter was living with his mother Helen and his grandfather James Tennant, a retired farm labourer, in Kettlestone, Norfolk. Walter was working as a page boy
1914/17 – Rifleman Walter Blunkett (regimental numbers 4242/391414) served with the 9th London Regiment, Queen Victoria’s Rifles
Walter was killed in action, aged 22, on 13th August 1917 in France and Flanders, Belgium. He is buried in the Hooge Crater Cemetery, Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium
Walter’s effects were sent home to Clay Pit Cottages, Fakenham, to his mother Helen Blunkett
Walter was awarded the British and Victory medals.
Walter’s Siblings:
Albert (1888)
William (1890)
Baptised 12th January 1890 Hindolveston, Norfolk.
Parents: James Thomas and Laura (nee English) Codling
1901 – Frederick was living with his family, his father was a Gamekeeper, in Hindolveston, Norfolk
1910 – Frederick married Maud Baldwin in Walsingham District
1911 – Frederick was a farm labourer, living with his wife Maud in Kettlestone, Norfolk
1914/18 – Private Frederick Walter Codling (regimental number 821323) served with the 812th A.E. Coy Labour Corps
1919 – Frederick appeared on the Kettlestone Absentee Voters Register – Frederick was recorded as living in The Street, Kettlestone
1920 – Frederick appeared on the Electoral Roll
1939 – Maud, a widow, was living with her sister near the church in Kettlestone
Frederick Walter’s Siblings:
James (1885)
Laura (1886)
Roseanne (1891)
Ernest (1893)
Arthur (1896)
Perry (1898)
Kate (1900)
Born 10th January 1896
Baptised 10th March 1896 in Swaffham, Norfolk
Parents: Thomas William and Emma Maria (nee Alcock) Clarke
1901 - Javis was living with his family in Norwich Road, Swaffham. Thomas Clarke was a Teamster on a farm
1911 – Javis was living with his family in Kettlestone
Javis was a groom before signing up
1914/18 – Private Javis Albert Clarke (regimental no 92651) served with the 165th Pro.Coy.R.D.C. Royal Defence Corps
1918 – Javis was wounded whilst on active service in France, receiving several gunshots to his limbs. He was hospitalised in Dudley hospital, and was awarded a gratuity of £65
Javis named the Oddfellows as his National Health approved Society
1919 – Javis appeared on the Kettlestone Absentee voters list, living at The Street, Kettlestone
1920 Kettlestone Electoral Register – Javis is recorded as living in the village
1939 – Javis was living at Cranmer Cottages, Walsingham, with his wife Emma, and a child
1970 – Javis Albert Clarke died in Ipswich, Suffolk, aged 74
Javis’s siblings:
Ethel (1881)
Sarah (1883)
Esther (1884)
Ernest (1888)
Thomas (1893)
Percy (1902)
Maud Elsie, Javis’ twin, (1896)
Born 6th June 1893
Baptised 7th July 1893 in Swaffham, Norfolk
Parents: Thomas William and Emma Maria (nee Alcock) Clarke
1901 - Thomas was living with his family in Norwich Road, Swaffham. Thomas Clarke was a Teamster on a farm
1911 – Thomas was living 66 Old Park Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire and working as a grocer’s assistant
1914/18 – Private Thomas Clarke (regimental no 240779) served with the 1/5th Norfolks
1919 – Thomas appeared on the Kettlestone Absentee voters list, living at The Street, Kettlestone
1920 Kettlestone Electoral Register – Thomas was recorded as living in the village
Thomas’s siblings:
Ethel (1881)
Sarah (1883)
Esther (1884)
Ernest (1888)
Percy (1902)
Javis Albert (1896)
Maud Elsie, Javis’ twin, (1896)
Baptised 1st October 1893 at All Saints Kettlestone, Norfolk
Parents: Thomas and Sarah Ann (nee Smith) Colman
1901 – George was living with his family, his father was the Publican of The White Horse, in Kettlestone, Norfolk
1911 – George lived with his family at The White Horse, Kettlestone, Norfolk
1914/16 – Private George Colman (regimental number 18246) served with the 9th Norfolk Regiment
George Colman was wounded in action and died on 16th September 1916 at the Somme, France and Flanders
George was awarded the British, Victory and 15 Star medals
George Colman is buried at the Corbie Communal Cemetery in France
Georg Colman’s Siblings:
William (1871)
Richard (1875)
Herbert (1879)
Edward (1881)
Amy Eliza (1889)
Adele (1896)
Eleanor May (1897)
Born 5th April 1884 Fakenham, Norfolk
Parents: George William and Sarah Ann (nee Pells) Fuller
1891 – George and Sarah Fuller were living in Greenway Road with their four boys James, Robert, Stephen and Edgar. George at this time was a labourer
1901 – Robert was living in Fakenham, Norfolk, and working as a blacksmith
1910 – Married Rose Pluck in Walsingham, Norfolk
Robert and Rose had three children, Violet Rose (1912), twins Agnes and George William born 17th June 1920 and Sarah
1911 – Robert was living in Kettlestone, Norfolk, with Rose, and working as a blacksmith.
A newspaper report from the Yarmouth Independent on July 8th 1916, cited that the Harriers, of the 2/5 Norfolk regiment, were accompanied on their race by CSM R.W.Fuller leaving camp somewhere in the North of England
1914/18 – Acting Company Sergeant Major/Clr Sergeant Major Robert Fuller (regimental number 24009) served with The Norfolk Regiment and 7th Norfolks
Robert was awarded the British and Victory medals
1919 – Robert appeared on the Kettlestone Absentee voters list, living in the village
1920 - Robert was living at Manor Farm, Kettlestone
1939 Kettlestone, Robert was living in Kettlestone, working as a blacksmith and an ARP air warden, with Rose and their daughter Agnes
Robert William Fuller died June 1967 in Great Yarmouth
Robert’s Siblings:
James (1879)
Stephen (1887)
Edgar (1889)
Ivy Agnes (1891)
Maria Elizabeth (1894)
Born April 1894
Baptised 3rd June 1894 at All Saints Kettlestone, Norfolk.
Parents: Arthur Alfred and Lilian Emily (nee Digby) Green
Austin is one of 13 children born to Arthur and Lilian
1901 - Austin lived with his family of nine in Kettlestone, his father was an agricultural labourer. Living close by were Clarence Moore, Walter Blunkett, and Lawrence Green
1911 – Austin lived with his family of eleven in Kettlestone. Austin, and his father, were farm labourers
1914 - 15th September – Private Austin John Green (regimental no 3/7306) served with the Norfolk Regiment
1918 - Austin was wounded, one of the many casualties reported in the paper on 16/1/1918, he was also mentioned in the Rev Share’s diary as having entered Jerusalem
1919 – Austin appears on the Kettlestone Absentee Voters list, living in the village
Austin was awarded the 1914 star. British war medal and Victory medal
1922 Kettlestone Electoral Register – Austin is recorded as living in the village
1922 Austin married Alice May Goven (or Gowen), Mitford District, Norfolk
1939 - Austin resided at Valentine Cottage, Great Yarmouth, with his wife Alice May, and their son Sidney Austin (born 1924)
1962 – Austin John Green died 27th March at Northgate hospital Great Yarmouth. He left over £1500 to his widow Alice May
Austin’s siblings:
Eliza (1891), Charlotte (1892)
Hilda (1893), Sidney George (1895)
Helen Lissie (1897), Arthur Alfred (1898)
Philip William (1902), Reginald Walter (1905)
Alice Elizabeth (1906), Albert Norman (1907)
Omega Joyce (1908), Maggie (1909)
In the Rector’s Diary December 9th 1917
‘Deliverance of Jerusalem under General Allenby. A Kettlestone young soldier Austin Green son of AA Green sidesman of church , in the forces entering the Holy City.’
December 16th 1917 Special prayers and thanksgiving offered at 8am –deliverance of Jersusalem.
Born 10th February 1897 Kettlestone, Norfolk
Baptised 11th April 1897 at Kettlestone All Saints, Norfolk
Parents: Charles Edward and Jane Annie (nee Buck) Green
1901 – Laurence was living in the village of Kettlestone, with his family, his father was a railway labourer
1911 – Laurence was living in Kettlestone. His father was now working for the Midland Railway as a platelayer, Laurence was working as a cattle feeder
Although we don’t at present have any of Laurence’s WW1 details, he does appear on the Kettlestone War Memorial
1921 – Laurence was working as a fitter living at 10 Beaconsfield Road, Willesdon, London
11th June 1921 – Laurence married Maud Elsie Clarke, from Kettlestone, in Willesdon, London. His father Charles was described as a Platelayer on their marriage certificate
Maud Elsie was Javez Clarke’s twin sister. Laurence and Maud had a daughter, Beryl Lilian born 7th May 1923
1939 – Laurence lived at 71 Barmouth Avenue, Ealing, London, and worked as a Millwright
1961 – Laurence is still living at the same address with his daughter Beryl, who remained unmarried. Beryl may have died in 1994 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Laurence Green died 20th March 1980 in Fakenham, Norfolk
Laurence’s Siblings:
Jesse David (1895)
Charles (1899)
Baptised 2nd June 1895 at All Saints, Kettlestone, Norfolk.
Parents: Arthur Alfred and Lilian Emily (nee Digby) Green
Sidney was one of 13 children born to Arthur and Lilian
1901 – Sidney lived with his family, of nine, in Kettlestone, his father was an agricultural labourer. Living close by were Clarence Moore, Walter Blunkett, and Laurence Green
1911 – Sidney was living in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, working as a stable lad and parcel carrier
1914/16 Private Sidney George Green (regimental no 14320) served with the 9th Norfolk Regiment
Sidney George Green died of his wounds 17th March 1916 France and Flanders. He is buried in the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery West-Vlaanderen Belgium
Sidney was awarded the 1915 star, the British war medal and Victory medal
Sidney’s siblings:
Eliza (1891)
Charlotte (1892)
Hilda (1893)
Austin John (1894)
Helen Lissie (1897)
Arthur Alfred (1898)
Philip William (1902)
Reginald Walter (1905)
Alice Elizabeth (1906)
Albert Norman (1907)
Omega Joyce (1908)
Maggie (1909)
Born 4th February 1899 Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk
Parents: Horace and Emma (nee Hubbard) Greeves
1901 – Albert was living in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, his father was a labourer
1911 – Albert was living in Cradle Hall, Burnham Westgate, Norfolk, his father was a teamman
When Albert signed up to join the war effort he was living in East End, Docking. Two years later the family were all living in Kettlestone
1917/19 – Private Albert Ephraim Greeves (regimental number A/205330) served with the Kings Royal Rifles and the Norfolk regiment. Albert was described as a Farmer, on his short service papers
Albert Greeves is mentioned in the Weekly Casualty list 8th October 1918 as PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING NOW REPORTED PRISONER OF WAR. It states on Albert’s service papers that he was captured 21st March 2018.
Albert was awarded the British Army and Victory medals and the Silver war badge
1919 – Albert appeared on the Absentee Voters list, living in The Street, Kettlestone, Norfolk
Albert was discharged on 29th March 1919 with a diseased heart and sickness. He received £30 gratuity for a left lung which was considered 20% disabled
1920 – Albert appeared on the Electoral Roll living in Kettlestone
Albert married Dorothy Gentleman in 1923, in Walsingham, Norfolk
1939 Albert was living in Long Yard, Colkirk with his wife Dorothy, daughter Audrey and two further children. Albert was working as a contractor’s labourer, teacher and dustman
Albert Ephraim Greeves died 1966 in North Walsham, Norfolk
Albert’s Siblings:
Percy (1901)
Gladys Beatrice (1903)
Lily (1904)
Reggie (1908)
Mabel (1909)
Baptised 16th November 1890 at All Saints, Kettlestone, Norfolk.
Parents: Frederick and Charlotte (nee Colman) Harrison
1891 – Arthur, at 6 months, was living with his parents in the Village, Kettlestone. His father was a farm labourer
1901 - Arthur was living with his family at 8 The Street, Kettlestone. His Father was a Teamman
1911 – Arthur was living in Kettlestone with his family, his father, a labourer on a farm, has remarried to Kate Brown. Arthur was a farm labourer
1914/18 Private Arthur Frederick Harrison (regimental no 231317) served with the Canadian Infantry 50th Battalion
Arthur Frederick Harrison died, aged 28, on 2nd September 1918 in France and Flanders. Arthur is buried in the Dury Crucifix Cemetery
Arthur’s siblings:
Ada E (1893)
Frederick (1896)
Herbert (1898)
Step sisters
Ethel (1902)
Kate (1905)
Born 1887 Cranwich, Norfolk.
Parents: Alfred and Lucy (nee Allison) Harrison
1891 – Sidney was living with his family, his father was a yardman, near the Hall in Beetley, Norfolk
1901 - Sidney was living with his family in Stody Road, Erpingham, Norfolk. Sidney was working as a groom
Sidney married Edith May Yarham (born 27/10/1891) in Bale church on 26th December 1910
1911 – Sidney was living with his parents in Bale, and working as a horse keeper, his wife, Edith May appears as May E Harrison
When Sidney signed, in Cromer, up they were living in Kettlestone
1914/18 Sergeant Sidney Harrison (regimental no 179486 and 46553) served with both the Northumberland Fusiliers and the 15th Durham Light Infantry
In 1917 Sidney received gunshot wounds to his thigh and was transferred to England to the general hospital to recover. He must then have returned to active service as he was wounded again in October 1918
Sidney Harrison died from his wounds, he was at a casualty clearing station 29 France at Delsaux Farm, Beugny, France, received in action on 26th October 1918 in France and Flanders
Sidney is buried at Delsaux Farm Cemetery, Beugny in II. E. 19. Edith would have received, along with Sidney’s medals, a memorial plaque and scroll
Sidney was awarded the British war medal and Victory medal
Edith was awarded a pension of 96s 8d a week for herself and her two children, Alfred Sidney Ernest (born 28/8/1915) and Eva Mary Ann (born 24/1/1918)
In order for Edith to remain in the tithe cottage after Sidney’s death, she had to have a farm worker as a lodger, which is how James Newstead came to be living in Kettlestone after the war
In 1921 Edith May Harrison married James Newstead
Sidney’s siblings:
William (1879), Walter (1883)
Adeline (1890),
May (1891)
Thomas (1896)
Born 1885 Guist/Stibbard, Norfolk.
Baptised 15th July 1894 Thursford, Norfolk
Parents: George Henry and Rose Annie (nee Oliver) Walker
1891 – George and his family lived in Fakenham Road, Stibbard, Norfolk. His father was a Maltser's labourer
1901 - George lived with his family, his father was a ploughman, in Kerdiston, Aylsham, Norfolk
1915/18 Private George Jex (regimental no’s 464612 and 18090) served with the 660th Agric Coy and the Norfolk Regiment
1919 – George appears on the Absentee Voters list, living at the New Railway, Kettlestone, Norfolk
George served in the Asiatic
George Jex was awarded the 15 Star, the Victory and the British medals
We continue to search the archives as we have very little information on George Jex
George’s siblings:
Harry (1887)
Katie (1889)
Hannah (1891)
Gladys May (1893)
Fred (1896)
Ruby Annie (1898)
Archie (1907)
Born 16th October 1889 Helhoughton, Norfolk.
Parents: Walter Cornelius and Hannah Maria (nee White) Lacey
1891 – Albert’s family were living at Lime Tree Terrace, Helhoughton, Norfolk. Albert’s father was a dealer
1901 - Albert lived with his family, his father was a pig dealer and publican, at The Horse and Groom public house in Sculthorpe, Norfolk.
1911 – Albert was described as a farmer’s son working on the farm and living in Kettlestone.
1914/18 Private Albert Lacey (regimental no 24296 and 49242) served with the Norfolk regiment and 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
Albert was awarded the British Army and Victory medals
1919 – Albert appeared on the Absentee Voters list, living in The Street, Kettlestone, Norfolk.
1920 – Albert, a farmer, appeared on the Electoral Roll living in Kettlestone.
Albert married Nora Susannah Guymer 1st October 1921, in Tufnell Park, Islington, London.
1933 – Albert, a farmer, lived at Whitehouse Farm with his wife Nora, and sons Maurice and Raymond (born 14/4/1923).
1939 Kettlestone – Albert, a farmer and ARP Warden, lived at Whitehouse Farm with his son Raymond. Nora is not on the register with Albert, although he has ‘M’ (married) beside his name.
Albert Lacey died 4th March 1962 in Kettlestone, Norfolk
Albert’s siblings:
Florence (1886)
Amelia (1887)
Agnes (1888)
William (1893)
Frederick (1894
Born 1893 Helhoughton, Norfolk.
Parents: Walter Cornelius and Hannah Maria (nee White) Lacey
1901 - Frederick lived with his family, his father was a pig dealer and publican, at The Horse and Groom public house in Sculthorpe, Norfolk
1911 – Frederick was described as a farmer’s son working on the farm and living in Kettlestone
Frederick is mentioned in the France, Belgium, German and Gallipoli War Diaries
1914/18 Private Frederick Percy Lacey (regimental no 24148) served with the 8th Battalion, Norfolk regiment
Frederick died 5th October 1916 Somme (Transloy Ridge). Reference: X. E. 10. Cemetery: Frederick is buried at The Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval
Frederick was 23 years old
Frederick was awarded the British Army and Victory medals
A war gratuity of £3 3s 3d was awarded
Frederick’s Siblings:
Agnes (1888)
Albert (1889)
Florence (1886)
Amelia (1887)
William (1893)
Born 19th October 1893
Baptised 1st December 1893 at All Saints, Kettlestone, Norfolk
Parents: Charles and Mary Ann Rayson (nee Long) Moore
1901 – Clarence lived with his family, his father was a Blacksmith, in Kettlestone, Norfolk
1911 – Clarence was described as a Baker living in Kettlestone
1914/18 Sergeant Clarence Moore (regimental no 15295) served with the 3rd, 9th and 15th Battalions of the Norfolk regiment, and served in France
Clarence was awarded the 15 Star, and the British Army and Victory medals
1919 – Clarence’s name appears on the Absentee Voters list, living in The Street, Kettlestone, Norfolk
Clarence married Ethel A Ward in 1919 in Wayland, Norfolk
1920 –Clarence, a farm labourer, appeared on the Electoral Roll living in Kettlestone
Clarence married Ethel A Ward in 1919, Wayland, Norfolk
1939 – The Street, Swaffham. Clarence, a farm labourer, lived with his wife Ethel A, and possibly two children
Clarence Moore died 1957 in Wayland, Norfolk
Clarence’s siblings:
Catherine Louisa (1879)
Robert Charles (1881)
Rebecca Susanna (1883)
Elsie Rayson (1886)
Gladys Annie (1888)
Frank William (1891)
Born 1891
Baptised 6th September 1891 at All Saints, Kettlestone, Norfolk
Parents: Charles and Mary Ann Rayson (nee Long) Moore
1901 – Frederick lived with his family, his father was a Blacksmith, in Kettlestone, Norfolk
1911 – Frederick was described as a sheep breeder/labourer Kettlestone
1914/16 Private Frederick Moore (regimental no 23956) served with the 7th Battalion of the Norfolk regiment
Frederick died 12th August 1916. Killed in action (age 24 years) France and Flanders (Battle of Pozieres Ridge)
Frederick is named on the Thiepval Memorial
Frederick was awarded the 15 Star and the British Army and Victory medals
Frederick’s siblings:
Catherine Louisa (1879)
Robert Charles (1881)
Rebecca Susanna (1883)
Elsie Rayson (1886)
Gladys Annie (1888)
Clarence (1893)
Born 9th March 1895 in Bale, Norfolk
Baptised 26th May 1895 Norfolk
Parents James and Hannah (Seals) Newstead
1901 – James lived with his family, his father was a groom/domestic, in Knight Street, Walsingham, Norfolk
1911 James was a farm labourer living with his family Near Park Farm, Hindolveston and Wood Norton, Norfolk
1914/1918 – Private James Newstead (Regimental numbers 3605 and 202899) served with the 4th Norfolk Regiment. When the 4ths were ‘Disembodied’ (disbanded) on 9/8/1915, he was transferred to 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment
James served in the Balkans and Galipolli
According to the Prisoners of War Agency lists, James was uninjured when he was captured in Arras on 23/4/1917. He was interred in Limburg prisoner of war camp 18/6/1917. Limburg was, apparently, a relatively comfortable camp in comparison with others. James laboured on the camp farm for the rest of the war
James Newstead was awarded the 15 Star, the Victory, and British medals
James is listed as living in Kettlestone in the 1920, 1921 and 1922 Electoral registers
1921 - James married Edith M Harrison (widow of Sidney Harrison), in Walsingham, Norfolk
1939 The Street, Kettlestone – James, an Agricultural labourer, lived with his wife May E (Edith May), Edith’s son Arthur Harrison and daughter Eva Mary, and James and Edith’s son Harrison Newstead
James died June 1976 aged 81 in Fakenham
James’s siblings:
William George (1893), Ethel May (1895)
Berthold (1903)
Alfred (1905)
Doris (1907)
Charles Edward (1909)
Born 24th August 1880 Great Snoring, Norfolk
Parents: John and Eleanor Jane (nee Southgate) Ramm
1881 – George was living in Great Snoring with his parents, his father was a blacksmith, and his brother John William
1891 – George was living in Great Snoring with his parents, his father was a blacksmith master, and his brothers John William and Arthur Henry
1901 – George was a footman living in Sheffield, Yorkshire
1911 – George was a butler living in Sheffield, Yorkshire. Alice Johnson was at the same address
1915/19 Gunner George Arthur Ramm (regimental no 84585) served with the Royal Garrison Artillery
George served in France
George was awarded the British Army and Victory medals
George married Alice Jane Johnson 7th September 1912, Sheffield. Alice died 1932 Worksop, Nottinghamshire
1920 and 1923 – George Ramm appeared on the Register of Electors, Kettlestone, Norfolk
George Ramm married Ethel Philips in 1934 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire
1939 – George, a butler, lived with Ethel at Park Cottage, Forest Hill, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
George Arthur Ramm died June 1952 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire
George’s siblings:
John William (1879)
Arthur Henry (1886)
Stepsister Ella Louisa (1896)
Born 2nd May 1888
Baptised 17th June 1888 at All Saints, Kettlestone, Norfolk
Parents: Robert and Jane (nee Wright) Reeder
1891 – Louis was living with his family, his father was a grocer, in Kettlestone
1901 – Louis lived with his family, his father was a grocer/butcher/shopkeeper, in Kettlestone, Norfolk
1911 – Louis was described as a baker living in Kettlestone
1914/18 Private Louis Reeder (regimental no 43680/54/058852) served with the Army service Corps and the Royal Berkshire regiment
Louis served in France
Louis was awarded the 15 Star, and the British Army and Victory medals
1919 – Louis appeared on the Absentee Voters list, living in The Street, Kettlestone, Norfolk
Louis married Annie Margaret Seales on 3rd November 1918, Thursford, Norfolk
1939 – Louis, a widower, was living, and working, as a baker’s assistant, at The Bakehouse, West Raynham, Norfolk
Louis’s siblings:
Robert J (1879)
Orris (1881)
Agnes (1883)
Dennis (1885)
Arthur (1887)
Born 2nd October 1897 Gunthorpe, Norfolk
Baptised 15th December 1897 Gunthorpe, Norfolk
Parents: Henry and Roseanna (nee Bambridge ) Smith
1901 - Herbert lived with his family, his father was a stores assistant, Gunthorpe, Norfolk
1902 – Herbert appeared in the Gunthorpe and Bale school admissions register
1911 – Herbert was a scholar living with his mother and four siblings in Gunthorpe, Norfolk. Roseanna is not noted as being a widow
1916/18 Private Herbert Victor Smith (regimental no 185917) served with the R.A.F. When Herbert signed up on 16th October 1916, his mother is noted as his next of kin
1919 – Herbert appeared on the Absentee Voters list, living in The Street, Kettlestone, Norfolk
1920 – Herbert appeared on the Electoral Roll living in Kettlestone
Herbert married Gladys Beatrice Greeves 1928, in Walsingham, Norfolk
Gladys was sister to Albert Ephraim Greeves
1939 Kettlestone –Herbert, a farm labourer, lived with his wife Gladys and daughter Patricia, born 1939
Herbert’s siblings:
Ethel Maud (1896)
Benjamin Arthur George (1897)
Rose Elizabeth (1899)
Henry Thomas (1901)
William John (1902)
Born 29th September 1896 Gunthorpe, Norfolk
Baptised Gunthorpe, Norfolk
Parents: Henry and Roseanna (nee Bambridge ) Smith
1901 - Benjamin lived with his family, his father was a stores assistant, in Gunthorpe, Norfolk
1911 – Benjamin was described as a farm labourer living his mother and four siblings in Gunthorpe, Norfolk. Roseanna is not noted as being a widow
1916/18 Private Benjamin Arthur George Smith (regimental no 26771/48648) served with the 2nd Norfolks, and the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
Benjamin was awarded the British and Victory medals
1919 – Benjamin appeared on the Absentee Voters list, living in The Street, Kettlestone, Norfolk
1920 – Benjamin was on the Electoral Roll living in Kettlestone
1923 Kettlestone Electoral Register – Benjamin is living with Robert Shearing, his mother Rose Anna (Shearing), Oliver, Herbert and Henry
1939 Kettlestone – Benjamin, a railway porter, lived with his mother Rose Annie (Rose Annie’s surname now Shearing)
Benjamin married Florence M Dack 1939, in Fakenham, Norfolk
Benjamin’s siblings:
Ethel Maud (1896)
Herbert Victor (1897)
Rose Elizabeth (1899)
Henry Thomas (1901)
William John (1902)
Born 13th February 1900
Baptised 1900 at All Saints, Kettlestone, Norfolk
Parents: Louis Charles and Mabel (nee Howe) Sumpter
1901 – Cecil lived with his family, his father was a signalman, at Langor Bridge, Norfolk
1911 – Cecil, a scholar, was living at Langor Bridge with his parents and two sisters
1914/18 Pioneer Cecil Sumpter (regimental no 350025/350075) served with the Royal Engineers. He enlisted in 1918 from Signal Service Bedford
Cecil served in France 14th May 1918
Cecil married Alice May Skillins in 1921 in Erpingham, Norfolk
1939 – Cecil lived in Peterborough, with his wife Alice and son Leonard, born 23/1/1922, where he was employed as a railway signalman
Cecil died 14th July 1975 at 14A Fox Covert Road, Werrington, Peterborough. He left £9,766 in his will
Cecil’s siblings:
Kathleen Ethel (1901)
Phylis (1911)
Born 29th October 1899 Ormesby St. Michael, Norfolk
Baptised, Norfolk
Parents: Robert Samuel and Georgina Selina (nee Lawson) Shearing
1901 - Oliver was living with his family, his father was a horseman on a farm, in Back Lane, Ormesby St. Michael, Norfolk
1911 – Oliver, a scholar, was living with his family, his father was a farm bailiff, on Smith’s farm, Briningham
1916/18 Private Oliver John Shearing (regimental no 73795) served with the Norfolk regiment
Oliver John Shearing was awarded the Victory and British medals
1923 – Oliver married Mary Hutton in Walsingham, Norfolk
1924 Register of Electors – Oliver is living at Bell Yard, Briningham, Norfolk
1925 July – Kettlestone - Oliver was a tramman
1925 – Oliver, Mary, and their son Patrick Henry James (born Walsingham 1924) were amongst those on the passenger list who sailed from Liverpool to Quebec, Canada. Oliver’s occupation was tramman. On 24th July 1925 they sailed with the White Star Dominion steamship line
Oliver died 10th June 1987 in Toronto, Canada
Oliver’s siblings:
George William (1892-1892)
Blanche Helen (1893)
George Albert (1895-1917)
Selina Augusta (1898-1898)
Horace William Robert (1906)
Born 1st January 1888
Baptised 24th February 1888 at All Saints, Kettlestone, Norfolk
Parents: Thomas William and Elizabeth (nee Nobes) Utting
1891 – Arthur and his family lived in a cottage in Langar Bridge, Kettlestone, Norfolk. His father was a horse teamman
1901 – Arthur, a farm worker, lived with his family, his father was a teamman, on the Common in Kettlestone, Norfolk
1904 Register of Electors – Arthur was living in Winters Yard, Fakenham
1914/18 Acting Leading Stoker Arthur Robert Utting was the Naval Reserve (regimental no 2269/S). Arthur served in Europe
Arthur was awarded the 15 Star and the British and Victory medals.
Arthur married Laura Victoria Gent in 1925, in Walsingham, Norfolk
1939 – Arthur lived in Croxton Road, Walsingham with his wife Laura and son. Arthur was employed as a horseman on a farm, he also volunteered as an A.R.P. warden. Laura was a volunteer with the W.V.S
Arthur died in 1958 aged 70 in Fakenham
Arthur’s siblings:
Edith Rose Anna Nobes (1878)
Albert William (1880)
Mary Ann (1881)
Mary Elizabeth (1884)
Mildred Anna (1885)
May Emily (1886)
Ernest (1890)
Violet Ada (1891)
Bertie Eli (1895)
Gertude (1897)
Born 16th May 1894 Thursford, Norfolk
Baptised 15th July 1894 Thursford, Norfolk
Parents: Robert and Emily (nee Shorten) Walker
1901 - George lived with his family, his father was a teamster on a farm, in Fakenham Road, Thursford, Norfolk
1911 – George was a house boy working at the Rectory, Great Snoring
1915/18 Private George Albert Walker (regimental no 20891) served with the Suffolk regiment
George Albert Walker was awarded the Victory and British medals
1919 – George appeared on the Absentee Voters list, living at The Street, Kettlestone, Norfolk
1920 – George appeared on the Electoral Roll living in Kettlestone
George married Louisa Florence King 1921, in Dereham, Norfolk
1939 George, a farm labourer and an ARP, lived on The Green, Thursford, with his wife Louisa, and his sons Charles G (born 26/3/1922), and Philip S (born 26/9/1933)
George died 30th April 1968 in Little Snoring
George’s siblings:
Emma Mabel (1887)
Edith Martha (1889)
Daisy Lily (1895)
Born 2nd December 1897 North Wootton, Norfolk.
Baptised North Wootton, Norfolk
Parents: George and Alice Marie (nee Houchin) Williamson
1901 - George lived with his family, his father was a labourer, in Giants Lane, Whissonsett, Norfolk
1911 – George lived with his family, both he and his father were farm labourers, in Dunton, Fakenham
We continue to trawl the archives as we have very little information on George Williamson
1916/18 Private George Williamson served with the Norfolk regiment
1920 – George appeared on the Electoral Roll living in Kettlestone
1939 – George, a farm labourer and widowed, lived in Kettlestone with his parents George and Alice
George’s siblings:
Ethel (1890)
Thomas (1892)
Ratery (1894)
Edith (1896)
Ellen (1900)
Gladys (1902)
Born 1892 Horningtoft, Norfolk.
Baptised, Norfolk
Parents: George and Alice Marie (nee Houchin) Williamson
1901 - Thomas was living with his family, his father was a labourer, in Giants Lane, Whissonsett, Norfolk
1911 – Thomas lived with his family, both he and his father were farm labourers, in Dunton, Fakenham
1914/15 Guardsman Thomas Williamson (regimental no 20935) served with the 4th Battalion Grenadier Guards
Thomas enlisted in London. He died 27th September 1915. (Battle of Loos & Champagne)
Thomas is remembered on the Loos memorial
Thomas’s siblings:
Ethel (1890)
Ratery (1894)
Edith (1896)
George (1897)
Ellen (1900)
Gladys (1902)
The Rector lists Noah Bayfield's name to go on the Kettlestone Roll of Honour. However, research has shown that he is listed in Stiffkey. As yet, a connection to Kettlestone has not been established.
born 2nd January 1880
Father John Bayfield, mother Matilda Jarvis. John Bayfield and Martha Jarvis married 13.10.1869
Noah's siblings:
Eliza 1870
Charles 1872
Laura 1874
George Henry 1876
Rose Emma 1877
Samuel 1881
Blanch 1884
Rachel Anna 1886
Gertrude Mabel 1888
Clarence 1891
Census:
1881 - Wells Road, Stiffkey, with family
1891 - Cottage, Stiffkey (John an Agricultural labourer, Matilda a Cockler), with family
1901 - Great Yard, Stiffkey, with family
1911 - High House, Litcham, nr Swaffham. (Noah a farm Labourer), lodger.
1918 - Electoral register - Great Yard, Stiffkey
1919 - Electoral register - Great Yard, Stiffkey
WW1:
Noah Bayfield, service no 85696 - Driver with Royal Engineers.
Company/squadron -209 FldCoy.
Hospital - 4th Stationary Hospital - admission 1916, discharge 11 May 1916.
Campaign medal and Silver war badge.
Britain, Campaign, Gallantry and long service medals and awards.
Noah, Clarence, and Samuel are all remembered on the Stiffkey Roll of Honour
Noah Bayfield married Violet Martha Lake 2nd October 1920, The Church of St John with S. Mary, Stiffkey. Noah - 40 - bachelor - Stiffkey - labourer - father ,John - OAP. Violet Martha - 23 - spinster - Brancaster Staithe - father, John Lake - labourer deceased.
Violet Martha Bayfield died 4th quarter 1921, death registered Walsingham.
Matilda Bayfield died 2nd quarter 1920. John Bayfield dies 3rd quarter 1921
Noah Bayfield married Effie Charlotte Cooper (born 3rd May 1901) July 1922, registered in Walsingham.
1939 register:
Jubilee Avenue, Fakenham.
Noah Bayfield - General Labourer
Effie C Bayfield - Unpaid domestic
Charles W Perry - lodger - Builders labourer
Noah Bayfield died in Fakenham, aged 84, in January 1964.
Effie Charlotte Bayfield remarried (Fakenham) to Charles Hayes April 1964
Arthur James Nobes - Born 22/4/1880, baptised, 24/5/1880, Little Snoring
Parents - Thomas Nobes (a labourer) and Harriet (nee Clarke).
Arthur James, later known as James, was one of ten children born to Thomas and Harriet.
1881 - Arthur was living with his parents, grandmother, uncle, and siblings, at Willow Hall, Little Snoring. His father was an agricultural labourer.
1891 - James was living with his parents, siblings and nephews, in a cottage in Little Snoring. Jim was a farm labourer as was his father.
1901 - James was living with his father (a widower), his siblings and two nephews, in the Village of Little Snoring. James was a horseman on a farm and his father was an agricultural labourer.
1911 - James is living with his sister Clara and her husband Herbert Neave in Little Snoring. James is a labourer on a farm.
Military - Labour Corp (Company WO 329) Pte 61534. Royal Fusiliers Pte 39000.
Medals - Victory & British
Mentioned in War diaries (France, Belgium & Germany Lab Corp P170 and War diaries (Gallipoli) Lab Corp P170.
James Nobes is on the Little Snoring Roll of Honour for 1916.
Arthur James' Siblings:
Thomas William (1858)
Rosanna (1861 - 1864)
Esther Ann (1864)
Rosannah (Rosa) (1866)
Edith Eliza (1868)
Agnes Eunice (1870)
Albert Charles (1873)
Frederick William (1876)
Clara Maria (1878)
James should not be confused with Arthur Nobes (of the Norfolk regiment) who died 1914.
Percy C Bear is also on the Little Snoring Roll of Honour for 1915.
Born 12th September 1887 in Sculthorpe.
Baptised 13th November 1887 North Barsham.
Parents: Edward Thomas and Emma Barber.
1891 census - William lived with his family in a cottage in Little Snoring. His father was a labourer.
1901 census - William was living with his family in Rampant Horse Street, Fakenham. William was a printer reader.
1911 census - William was living with his family in Station Road, Fakenham, William was a printer.
William married Effie Emma Wright in 1912 in Walsingham.
William was on the Absent Voters list for 1918/1919 living at 7 Holt Road, Fakenham.
Private William Edward Pawley, number 34182, was with the 2nd Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry.
He was awarded the Victory and British medals.
1939 register - William and Effie lived at 'Brooklyn', Pudding Norton, Fakenham. William was a printers' letter press machine man. William and Effie had two children, Blanch Emma born 1913 and George Edward born 1922.
William died 1958 in Norwich, he was 71.
William's siblings:
Charles Frederick (1890)
Born 1890 in Pensthorpe
Baptised 19th January 1890 in Fakenham.
Parents: Edward Thomas Pawley and Emma Barber.
1891 census - Charles was living with his family in a cottage in Little Snoring. His father was a labourer.
1901 census - Charles was living with his family in Rampant Horse Street, Fakenham.
1911 census - Charles was boarding in Friars Street, King Lynn. Charles was a baker.
Charles married Ida Blanche Ringer, a widow, in 1914 in Walsingham.
Charles was on the Fakenham Absent Voters list for 1918/1919, living the Heath.
Corporal Charles Frederick Pawley number 240094 1/5th Norfolks (Lance Corporal number 1669) served in the Balkans. Charles was also Acting Company Quarter Master Sergeant.
He was awarded the 15 Star, the Victory, and the British medal.
1939 register - Charles and Ida lived on The Heath, Fakenham. Charles was a labourer. Charles and Ida had daughter, Constance Evelyn born 1915, and a son, Edward born 1920. There may have been other children.
Charles died 1948 in Fakenham.
Charles siblings:
William Edward (1887)
Brother of Louis - see above
Born 20th July 1874 Kettlestone.
Baptised 16th August 1874 at All Saints, Kettlestone.
1881 census - Stephen was living with his parents, Robert and Jane (nee Wright) Reeder in Kettlestone Road, Kettlestone. Robert was a grocer.
1891 census - Stephen was boarding with Edward Street (grocer) and his wife, in Bawdeswell. Stephen was an apprentice grocer.
1901 census - Stephen was living with his Clara and son Frank in Little Snoring. Stephen was a grocer/baker.
1911 census - Stephen was living with his wife Clara, and son Frank in Little Snoring. Stephen was a baker/grocer.
1914/1919 Private Stephen Reeder (regimental no 228819). Served with the Bedford Yeomanry, Labour corp, 3rd Battalian K.O.S.B. Stephen enlisted 16th April 1914, at the time he was living with his family at 51 George St, Bedford, he was 40 years old and a butcher. Stephen served in England and Ireland.
Stephen was awarded a pension due to rheumatism since joining the army, he had been treated in the military hospitals, Newtonards, Ulster and Curragh.
Stephen married Clara Springall in 1896 in Bawdswell. They had one child, Frank Stephen born 1898.
1939 register - Stephen was living with Clara in George Street, Bedford. Stephen was a gardener.
Brother of Louis - see above
Born 4th November 1880 Kettlestone, Norfolk.
Baptised 5th December 1880 at All Saints, Kettlestone.
Parents: Robert and Jane (nee Wright) Reeder
1881 Census - Orris (aged 5 months) was living with his parents and family in Kettlestone Road, Kettlestone, Norfolk. His father was a Grocer.
1891 Census - Orris was living in The Street, Kettlestone, with his family.
1901 Census - Orris was boarding in Kings Street, Great Yarmouth. Orris was a linen drapers assistant.
Orris married Ada Mary Worley in 1908 in Bedfordshire.
1911 Census - Orris was living with his wife Ada Mary and his brother Dennis, at 73 Denmark Street, Bedford. Orris was a Commercial traveller, drapery.
Orris appeared on the Bedford 1919 Absent voters list living at 114 Howbury Street.
1914/18 - Private Orris Reeder (48965, 82) served with Labour Corp, company WO329 also The Kings (Liverpool) regiment (73116, 48965) Labour Corp.
Orris was awarded the British war and Victory medals.
Orris and Ada Mary had two children, Dora Jane born 1912 in Bedford and Stella Mary born 1916.
1939 register - Orris was living at 114 Howbury Street, Bedford. He was a wholesale draper.
Orris died in 1968
Baptised 29th March 1885 in All Saints Church, Kettlestone, Norfolk
Parents, Robert and Jane (nee Wright).
1891 census - Dennis was living with his family in The Street, Kettlesone, Norfolk. His father was a grocer.
1901 census - Dennis was living with his family in the Village of Kettlestone, Norfolk. His father was grocer and general shopkeeper. Dennis was a journeyman baker.
1911 census - Dennis was living with his brother, Orris, at 73 Denmark Street, Bedford. Dennis was a baker, shop assistant.
Private Dennis Reader number 16255 of the Norfolk Regiment, 10th Battalion. Dennis enlisted 9th November 1914, at the time he was a baker. On 14th December 1914 Dennis was declared a deserter. On 7th January 1915 all former service was forfeited and Dennis was discharged from the army. On 15th February 1915 it was stated that Dennis was unlikely to become an efficient soldier.
Dennis married Elizabeth A Chapman in 1931 in Walsingham, Norfolk. Dennis died in 1937.
Dennis's siblings:
Robert J (879)
Orris (1881)
Agnes (1883)
Arthur (1887)
Louis (1888)
Baptised 8th October 1882 in Wighton, father a labourer.
Parents - Alfred and Sarah (Rush).
1891 census - Robert was living with his family in Gibraltar Yard, Wighton, Norfolk.
His father was an agricultural labourer.
1901 census- Robert was living with his family in Wighton, Norfolk. His father Alfred was a farm labourer and Robert was a teamster on a farm.
Robert John Rowe married Matilda Susanna Raines in 1910 in Docking, Norfolk.
1911 census - Robert and Matilda Rowe were living at Cranmer Cottages, South Creake. Robert was a teamman on a farm.
Private -Service number - 87420- Duke of Cambridge Own (Middlesex Reg) 21st Battalion.
Died 25th March 1918. France and Flanders.
Remembered on the Arras memorial
Matilda Rowe is mentioned on the Pension Ledger.
Medals awarded - British War and Victory medals.
Robert's Siblings:
Alfred W (1879)
Arthur G (1881)
Alice Eliza (1884)
John Henry (1886)
Agnes Emily (1888)
Sidney Charles (1892)
Baptised 1893 in Wighton, Norfolk.
Parents - Alfred and Sarah (Rush).
1901 census - Sidney was living with his family in Wighton, Norfolk. His father was a farm labourer.
1911 census - Sidney was living with his family in 20 Bridge Yard, Wighton, Norfolk. Both Sidney and his father were labourers on a farm.
Sidney Charles Rowe married Mabel May Eggleton in 1916 in Walsingham.
Sidney and Mabel had two children, Mabel Mary born, and died, 1917, and Sarah (no date).
A pension was awarded to Mabel May Rowe and daughter Sarah.
Private Sidney Charles Rowe Norfolk Regiment, number 29401 (possibly also number 5311) and Essex Regiment number 41675. died of wounds 2nd March 1917. France and Flanders.
Buried Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte , Somme, France.
Sidney's siblings:
Alfred W (1879)
Arthur G (1881)
Robert John (1882)
Alice Eliza (1884)
John Henry (1886)
Agnes Emily (1888)