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Albert ARDRON I (1869 - 1911)

Father: Samuel Ardron V (1842 - 1908)
Mother: Margaret Cryle (1844 - 1902)

                                                                                 

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My 1st cousin 4 times removed was born at Kilnhurst in 1869 and then baptised on 1 August the same year. His parents were Samuel Ardron, a miner and Margaret. (Based on age + location on 1881 Census + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 507 Jun 1869 + APR)

1870 Primary Education becomes compulsory in Britain
1871 Population of England reaches 21,376,000

On the 1871 Census (2 April) Albert was living with his parents at 4 Station Street, Kilnhurst:
a) Samuel Ardron, head, married, 29, coal miner, Derbyshire Killamarsh
b) Margaret Ardron, wife, married, 27, keeps a small fish shop, Durham Dunsell
c) Hannah Ardron, daughter, 9, scholar, Yorkshire Kilnhurst
d) Charlotte Ardron, daughter, 8, Yorkshire Kilnhurst, cripple from birth
e) George Ardron, son, 6, scholar, Yorkshire Kilnhurst
f) Sarah Ardron, daughter, 5, scholar, Yorkshire Kilnhurst
g) Albert Ardron, son, 1, Yorkshire Kilnhurst
(PRO ref RG10 piece 4712 page 64)

1872 Secret voting is introduced for elections
1876 Invention of the telephone by A G Bell

1879 Britain fights the Zulu war in South Africa
1881 Population of England reaches 24,474,000

On the 1881 Census (3 April) Albert was living with his parents at 24 Piccadily Road, Kilnhurst:
a) Samuel Ardron, 39, coal miner, Killamarsh Derby
b) Margaret Ardron, wife, 37, Dunsell Durham
c) Charlotte Ardron, daughter, 18, dressmaker Kilnhurst York
d) George Ardron, son, 16, coal miner, Kilnhurst York
e) Albert Ardron, son, 11, scholar, Kilnhurst York
f) Alice Ardron, daughter, 9, scholar, Kilnhurst York
g) Ada Ardron, daughter, 7, scholar, Swinton York
h) John Ardron, son, 5, scholar, Swinton York
i) Samuel Ardron, son, 3, Swinton York
j) Rueben Ardron, son, 9m, Swinton York
(PRO ref RG11 piece 4683 folio 124 page 27)

1883 Married women obtain the right to acquire their own property

1884 The Third Reform Act - voting extended to agricultural workers (triples the electorate)

1891 Population of England reaches 27,304,000

On the 1891 Census (5 April) Albert was living with his parents at Blackamoor Cottages, Rawmarsh (Upper Haugh):
a) Samuel Ardron, head, married, 49, coalminer, Killamarsh Derby
b) Margaret Ardron, wife, married, 48
c) Charlotte Ardron, daughter, single, 28, dressmaker, Kilnhurst
d) George Ardron, son, single, 26, coalminer, Kilnhurst
e) Albert Ardron, son, single, 21, coalminer, Kilnhurst
f) John Ardron, son, single, 15, coalminer, Swinton
g) Samuel Ardron, son, single, 13, carter, Swinton
h) Rueben Ardron, son, single, 10, Swinton
(PRO ref RG12 piece 3852 folio 121 page 16)

1893 Invention of motion pictures by Thomas Edison
1895 Invention of wireless telegraphy by G Marconi

 

Albert married Harriet Swift on 30 March 1897 at the Parish Church of Brampton Bierlow, in the County of York by Banns. He was aged 27 and a miner of Swinton. His father was also a miner. Harriet was aged 29 and of West Melton. Her father was William Swift, a blacksmith. Witnesses were William Swift and Alice Ardron [his sister]. (GRO cert MXB152977 + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 715 Mar 1897)

 

1899-1902 Britain fights the Boer War in South Africa

1901 Population of England reaches 30,594,000

1901 Death of Queen Victoria, succeeded by King Edward VII

 

On the 1901 Census (31 March) Albert was listed as head of household at 95 Church Street, Greasbrough, near Rotherham:
a) Albert Ardron, head, married, 31, coal miner hewer, worker, Yorkshire Kilnhurst
b) Harriet Ardron, wife, married, 33, Yorkshire Wentworth
c) Mary Ardron, daughter, single, 3, Yorkshire Greasbrough
d) George Ardron, son, under 1 month, Yorkshire Greasbrough
(PRO ref RG13 piece 4399 folio 149 pg 10) – shown as ARDSON on Ancestry.co.uk index

 

1908 on 27 April Olympic Games open at White City in London

1908 on 27 October Parliament approves old age pensions (weekly means-tested pension of a maximum of five shillings to all those aged over 70)

1910 Death of King Edward VII, succeeded by King George V
1911 National Insurance Act provides cover against sickness and unemployment
1911 Population of England reaches 33,704,000

 

On the 1911 Census (2 April) Albert was listed as head of household for The Milton Arms public house, 63 Church Street, Greasbrough:

a) Albert Ardron, head, 41, married (14 years), inn keeper, own account, at home, Yorkshire Kilnhurst

b) Harriet Ardron, wife, 44, married (14 years), assisting in business, Yorkshire Street

c) Mary Ardron, daughter, 13, Yorkshire Greasbrough

d) George Ardron, son, 9, school, Yorkshire Greasbrough

e) Margaret Ardron, daughter, 7, Yorkshire Greasbrough
f) Cassandra Ardron, daughter, 5, Yorkshire Greasbrough
g) Eva Ardron, daughter, 2, Yorkshire Greasbrough

The record shows Harriet having had a total of 8 children born alive in present marriage, 5 still living and 3 having died.
The property consisted of 8 rooms (including kitchen but excluding scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom, warehouse, office or shop if present).

(PRO ref RG14 ??)

Albert died on 30 May 1911 aged 42. (Wills & Admons 1911 + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 408 Jun 1911 - [aged] 42)

He was buried on 2 June 1911 at Greasbrough Cemetery. (NBI - Cemetery Record) 

After his death his wife was granted administration of his estate on 15 December 1911: "Ardron, Albert of the Milton Arms, Greasbrough, Rotherham, Yorkshire, licensed victualler, died 30 May 1911. Administration Wakefield 15 December to Harriet Ardron, widow. Effects £173 1s. 6d." (Wills & Admons 1911, Family Division of the High Court)

Harriet SWIFT (1868 – 1916?)
She was born in 1868 at Wentworth and her father was William Swift, a blacksmith. (Based on age and location on 1901 Census) GRO REF??

1871 CENSUS?? – AGED 3?

1881 CENSUS?? – AGED 13?

1891 CENSUS?? – AGED 23?

After the death of Albert, Harriet remarried to Edward Dowling in 1914. (Andy Nuttall + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 887 Mar 1914 - Dowling)

Did Harriet die in 1916 aged 47? (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 920 Mar 1916 – [aged] 47)
Harriet Dowling died aged 47 and was buried on 30 January 1916 at Greasborough Cemetery. (NBI)

ALBERT AND HARRIET HAD THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN:

1) Mary Ardron VI (1898 -)
My 2nd cousin 3 times removed was born on 27 January 1898 in Greasbrough and was then baptised on 20 March of that year at Greasbrough. Her parents were Albert, a miner, and Harriet Ardron, of Providence Street, Greasborough. (Based on age + location on 1901 Census + 1939 Register + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 767 Mar 1898 + Sheffield Archives – Yorkshire Baptisms – ref ??, pg 48)

On the 1901 Census (31 March) she was aged 3, living with her parents at 95 Church Street, Greasbrough, near Rotherham. (PRO ref RG13 piece 4399 folio 149 pg 10)

On the 1911 Census (2 April) she was aged 13, living with her parents at The Milton Arms public house, 63 Church Street, Greasbrough. (PRO ref RG14 ??)

Mary Ardron married Albert Guest on 30 November 1916 at Greasbrough. She was aged 18 and of the Milton Arms public house. He was aged 24 and of Green Street. Their fathers were Albert Ardron and Richard Guest. (Sheffield Archives – Yorkshire Marriages – ref ??, pg 48 + Andy Nuttall + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1229 Dec 1916 – Guest)

1921 CENSUS?? – FOUND BUT NOT YET PURCHASED (MARY, ALBERT, ALWYN AND 1 OTHER - GREASBROUGH, ROTHERHAM)

Mary later remarried to William Schofield in 1925. (Andy Nuttall + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 837 Mar 1925 – Schofield/Guest)

On 29 September 1939 National Registration Day took place. The register shows Mary and family living at 18 Church Street, Rotherham:
a) William Schofield, [born] 23 February 1894 or 17 February 1893, married, coal hewer heavy [two dates of birth have been entered]

b) Mary Schofield, 27 January 1898, married, unpaid domestic duties

c) Alwin Guest, 16 May 1917, single, hot mill clerk (steel)

d) This record is officially closed as at July 2018 due to the 100 years rule – though is expected to show Mary’s daughter Margaret Guest
(TNA r39_3497_3497a_020)

 

DEATH??

 

Albert GUEST (-)

BORN??

 

DIED??

Albert was probably born in 1892 (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 734 Sep 1892) and probably died in 1923 aged 31 (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 573 Sep 1923 – [aged] 31)

 

Mary and Albert had two children: Alwyn Guest in 1917 (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1376 Jun 1917 – Ardron) and Margaret Guest in 1921 (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1601 Jun 1921 – Ardron)

 

William SCHOFIELD (1893/1894 -)

He was born on 23 February 1894 or 17 February 1893. (1939 Register - two dates of birth have been entered)

          DIED??

2) John Albert Ardron (1899 - 1900)
My 2nd cousin 3 times removed was born on 31 August 1899 and was then baptised on 26 November at Greasbrough. His parents were Albert, a miner, and Harriet Ardron, of Church Street. (Sheffield Archives – Parish Baptisms, pg 61 + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 767 Dec 1899)

He was buried at St Mary's, Greasbrough on 12 August 1900 aged 11 months. (NBI - APR) This agrees with the GRO death index. (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 493 Sep 1900 - [aged] 0)

3) George Ardron VII (1901 -)
My 2nd cousin 3 times removed was born on 14 March 1901 in Greasbrough. (Based on age + location on 1901 Census + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 781 Jun 1901 + Sheffield Archives – Parish Baptisms, pg 75)

George was then baptised on 23 June 1901. His parents were Albert, a miner, and Harriet Ardron, living at the Steel Furnace(?). (Sheffield Archives – Parish Baptisms, pg 75)

On the 1901 Census (31 March) he was aged less than one month, living with his parents at 95 Church Street, Greasbrough, near Rotherham. (PRO ref RG13 piece 4399 folio 149 pg 10)

On the 1911 Census (2 April) he was aged 9, a school boy, living with his parents at The Milton Arms public house, 63 Church Street, Greasbrough. (PRO ref RG14 ??)

1921 CENSUS??

George emigrated to Australia. (Andy Nuttall) This was on 29 September 1925, departing on the Baradine, a ship of the P&O Australia via the Cape Service, travelling from London to Melbourne, Victoria. He was aged 23 and a labourer. His address was 18 Wynyard Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield. (Findmypast Passenger Lists Leaving UK 1890 -1960)

DIED??

Did George marry Lesley Alice Entwisle in 1937 in Victoria, Australia (Findmypast – Victoria marriages 1836 – 1942)

4) Margaret Ardron I (1903 - 2003)
My 2nd cousin 3 times removed was born on 10 April 1903. (Andy Nuttall + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 825 Jun 1903 + dob on 1939 Register)

Margaret was baptised on 12 July 1903 at Greasbrough. Her parents were Albert, a publican, and Harriet Ardron. (Sheffield Archives – Yorkshire Baptisms – ref ??, pg 91) The register also shows her being born on 10 April.

On the 1911 Census (2 April) she was aged 7, living with her parents at The Milton Arms public house, 63 Church Street, Greasbrough. (PRO ref RG14 ??)

1921 CENSUS??

Margaret Ardron married William Small on 22 June 1925 at Greasbrough. She was aged 22 and of the Prince of Wales Hotel. He was aged 26 and of 9 Mangham Road. Their fathers were Albert Ardron (deceased), a licensed victualler, and John Small (deceased), a roller. (Sheffield Archives – Yorkshire Marriages – ref ??, pg 109 + Andy Nuttall + GRO ref Rotherham 1440 Jun 1925 - Small)

 

On 29 September 1939 National Registration Day took place. The register shows Margaret and family living at 13 Providence Street, Rotherham:
a) William Small, [born] 27 December 1897, married, locomotive driver

b) Margaret Small, 14 April 1903, married, unpaid domestic duties [note slighly different birth date recorded]
(TNA r39_3497_3497d_013)

She died in 2003 at the age of 99. (Andy Nuttall + GRO ref Rotherham Feb 2003 reg no D60B ent no 71 - [dob] 10-Apr-1903)

William SMALL (1897 - )
He was born on 27 December 1897. (1939 Register + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 759 Mar 1898)

              

On the 1901 Census William was living with his parents at Mangham Road, Parkgate, Rotherham:
a) John Small, head, 47, steel roller, Tipton, Staffordshire

b) Ann Small, wife, 42, Tipton, Staffordshire

c) Florence Small, daughter, 19             

d) Albert Small, son, 17, Rotherham, Yorkshire
e) Herbert Small, son, 15, Rotherham, Yorkshire

f) Charles Small, son, 13, Rotherham, Yorkshire

g) Annie Small, daughter, 10, Rotherham, Yorkshire

h) Edith Small, daughter, 5, Rotherham, Yorkshire

i) William Small, son, 3, Rotherham, Yorkshire

j) Ernest Small, son, 0, Rotherham, Yorkshire

(PRO ref ??) + full details?

 

On the 1911 Census William was living with his parents at Parkgate, Rotherham:
a) John Small, head, 57, Tipton, Staffordshire

b) Ann Small, wife, 52, Tipton, Staffordshire

c) Albert Small, son, 27, Greasbrough, Yorkshire

d) Herbert Small, son, 25, Greasbrough, Yorkshire

e) Charles John Small, son, 23, Greasbrough, Yorkshire

f) Annie Smal, daughter, 20, Greasbrough, Yorkshire

g) William Small, son, 13, Greasbrough, Yorkshire

h) Ernest Small, son, 10, Greasbrough, Yorkshire
(PRO ref ??) + full details?

5) Cassandra Ardron (1905 - 1997)
My 2nd cousin 3 times removed was born on 10 April 1905. (Andy Nuttall + 1939 Register + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 809 Jun 1905)

On the 1911 Census (2 April) she was aged 5, living with her parents at The Milton Arms public house, 63 Church Street, Greasbrough. (PRO ref RG14 ??)

1921 CENSUS??

Cassandra married Wilfred Schick in 1932. (Andy Nuttall + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1249 Mar 1932 - Schick)

On 29 September 1939 National Registration Day took place. The register shows Cassandra and family living at 67 Wakefield Road, Bradford:
a) Wildred Schick, [born] 5 March 1902, married, butcher shop keeper

b) Cassie Schick, 10 April 1905, married, shop assistant
(TNA r39_3354_3354d_011)

 

Cassandra died in October 1997 aged 92. (GRO ref Bradford Oct 1997 reg no A53A ent no 181 - [dob] 10-Apr-1905)

 

Wilfred SCHICK (1902 - 1972)
He was born on 5 March 1902. (1939 Register + GRO ref York 9d 44 Jun 1902 [shown as Wilfrid rather than Wilfred on GRO index])

 

On the 1911 Census Wilfred was living with his uncle at Shipley, Yorkshire:
            a) John Schick, head, 32, pork butcher, Germany

b) Ada Schick, wife, 27, Greasbrough, Yorkshire

c) Wilfred Schick, nephew, 9, York, Yorkshire

d) Amelia Simpson, servant, 16, Parkgate, Yorkshire
            (PRO ref ??) + full details?

 

Wilfred died in September 1972 aged 70. (GRO ref Bradford 2b 413 Sep 1972 - [dob] 5Mr1902)

6) Milton Ardron (1906 - 1908)
My 2nd cousin 3 times removed was born in 1906. (Andy Nuttall + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 802 Sep 1906)

Milton died in infancy in 1908. (Andy Nuttall + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 482 Dec 1908)

He was buried on 15 December 1908 at Greasbrough Cemetery. (NBI - Cemetery Record) 

7) Eva Ardron (1908 - 1943)
My 2nd cousin 3 times removed was born on 19 September 1908. (Andy Nuttall + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 798 Dec 1908 + dob on 1939 Register)

On the 1911 Census (2 April) she was aged 2, living with her parents at The Milton Arms public house, 63 Church Street, Greasbrough. (PRO ref RG14 ??)

1921 CENSUS??

Eva married Cyril Shaw in 1931. (Andy Nuttall + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1656 Jun 1931 - Shaw)

On 29 September 1939 National Registration Day took place. The register shows Eva and family living at 59 Church Street, Rotherham:
a) Cyril Shaw, [born] 11 July 1904, married, labourer steel works

b) Eva Shaw, 19 September 1908, married, unpaid domestic duties

c) This record is officially closed as at July 2018 due to the 100 years rule

d) This record is officially closed as at July 2018 due to the 100 years rule

e) This record is officially closed as at July 2018 due to the 100 years rule
(TNA r39_3497_3497b_009)

She died in 1943. (Andy Nuttall + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 801 Dec 1943 - [aged] 35)

Cyril SHAW (1904 - 1974)
He was born on 11 July 1904. (Dob on 1939 Register + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 758 Sep 1904)

On the 1911 Census Cyril was living with his parents at ??
a) Frederick Shaw, husband, 38, brass worker, Wellgate Rotherham
b) Elizabeth Shaw, wife, 36, Wosbro Dale, Yorkshire
c) Ernest Shaw, son, 16, Rotherham, Yorkshire
d) Fredrick George Shaw, son, 15, Rotherham, Yorkshire
e) Ethel May Shaw, daughter, 13, Rotherham, Yorkshire
f) Sydney Shaw, son, 12, Rotherham, Yorkshire
g) Cyril Shaw, son, 7, Rotherham, Yorkshire
h) Lucy Edith Shaw, daughter, 1, Rotherham, Yorkshire
(PRO ref ??) + full details?

Cyril died in 1974. (GRO ref Rotherham 2C 1778 Mar 1974 - [born] 11JY1904)

8) Elma Ardron (1910 - 1910)
My 2nd cousin 3 times removed was born in 1910. (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 806 Jun 1910)

Elma was buried at Greasbrough Cemetery on 7 October 1910 aged 7 months. (NBI - Cemetery Record) This agreed with GRO death index. (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 443 Dec 1910 - [aged] 0)