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Alfred Adamson was born abt. 1844 in Marylebone, Middlesex, London. He married Martha E Adamson (maiden name not yet known) (date and place not yet known).

Children were: Alfred H. Adamson, Frank H. Adamson, Lydia M. Adamson, Amelia Adamson Anthony Adamson

In the 1881 Census Alfred is shown as aged 37, a Cabinet Maker residing with his wife Martha and children at 34 Ashdown Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, London.
Source: FHL Film 1341048 PRO Reference RG11 Piece 0217 Folio 60 Page 33

In the 1901 Census Alfred is shown as aged 57, a Cabinet Maker on his own account residing at 37 Sumatra Road, Hampstead, London, with his wife Martha and son Anthony (aged 13). Also living there was William Willis, a boarder aged 29, a Porter at Flats, married (wife not shown) and born in Bethnal Green, London.
Source 1901 Census RG13 Piece 127 Folio 27 Page 21 Schedule No: 154

Alfred H. Adamson was born abt. 1973 in St Pancras, London.

Parents were: Alfred Adamson and Martha E Adamson (maiden name not yet known)

In the 1881 Census Alfred is shown as aged 8 residing with his parents and siblings at 34 Ashdown Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, London.
Source: FHL Film 1341048 PRO Reference RG11 Piece 0217 Folio 60 Page 33

Amelia M. Adamson was born abt. 1880 (probably St. Pancras)

Parents were: Alfred Adamson and Martha E Adamson (maiden name not yet known)

In the 1881 Census Amelia is shown as aged 1 residing with her parents and siblings at 34 Ashdown Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, London.
Source: FHL Film 1341048 PRO Reference RG11 Piece 0217 Folio 60 Page 33

Anthony Adamson was born abt 1888 in Marylebone, London

Parents were: Alfred Adamson and Martha E Adamson (maiden name not yet known)

In the 1901 Census Anthony is shown as aged 13, residing at 37 Sumatra Road, Hampstead, London, with his Father & Mother. Also living there was William Willis aged 29, a Porter at Flats, married (wife not shown) and born in Bethnal Green, London.
Source 1901 Census RG13 Piece 127 Folio 27 Page 21 Schedule No: 154

Frank Hindson Adamson was born abt. 1876 in Kentish Town, London. He married Alice Toye (a French Naturalised British Subject) date and place not yet known.

Parents were: Alfred Adamson and Martha E Adamson (maiden name not yet known)

Children were: Marie Helen Lydia Adamson

In the 1881 Census Frank is shown as aged 5, a scholar residing with his parents and siblings at 34 Ashdown Street, St Pancras. (then Middlesex). his place of birth is shown as St Pancras
Source: FHL Film 1341048 PRO Reference RG11 Piece 0217 Folio 60 Page 33

In the 1901 Census Frank is shown as aged 25, a Cabinet Maker residing at 135 Harley Road, Willesdon, Middlesex with his wife Alice and daughter Marie.
Source RG13, Piece 1216, Folio 12, page15, Schedule No: 82

Lydia M. Adamson was born abt 1877 in St. Pancras, London.

Parents were: Alfred Adamson and Martha E Adamson (maiden name not yet known)

In the 1881 Census Lydia is shown as aged 4 residing with her parents and siblings at 34 Ashdown Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, London.
Source: FHL Film 1341048 PRO Reference RG11 Piece 0217 Folio 60 Page 33

Marie Helen Lydia Adamson was born 8 November 1897 at 135 Harley Road, Willesdon, Middlesex. and died 10 February 1995
She married Frank Edward Backhouse 16 June 1917 in Edmonton, Middlesex.

Parents were: Frank H Adamson and Alice Marie Toye

Children were:: Helen Doris Backhouse, Edward Ronald Backhouse, Charmian Betty Backhouse, Sonia Marie Backhouse, Kenneth John Backhouse

Original Info on Marie from Helen Backhouse

In the 1901 Census Marie is shown as aged 3 residing with her parents Frank and Alice at 135 Harley Road, Willesdon, Middlesex
Source RG13, Piece 1216, Folio 12, page15, Schedule No: 82

Martha E Adamson (maiden name not known) was born in Marylebone, London abt 1846. She married Alfred Adamson date and place not yet known.

Children were: Alfred H. Adamson, Frank H. Adamson, Lydia M. Adamson, Amelia Adamson Anthony Adamson

In the 1881 Census Martha is shown as aged 36, residing with her husband and children at 34 Ashdown Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, London.
Source: FHL Film 1341048 PRO Reference RG11 Piece 0217 Folio 60 Page 33

In the 1901 Census Martha is shown as aged 55, residing at 37 Sumatra Road, Hampstead, London, with her husband Alfred and son Anthony (aged 13). Also living there was William Willis aged 29, a Porter at Flats, married (wife not shown) and born in Bethnal Green, London.
Source 1901 Census RG13 Piece 127 Folio 27 Page 21 Schedule No: 154

Lydia Allen was born abt. 1866 actual date and place not yet known. In the 1901 Census she is shown as being born in Prestleigh, Somerset but I can find no index records for this area.
She married Herbert Daniel Backhouse September 1884 in Hull, Yorks. Source FreeBMD Index Sept 1884 Hull 9d 323. She died 21 April 1905 aged 39 and was buried in East Ham Church Cemetery Information re death and burial taken from a Funeral Card held by Brida Ann & Barry Lock.
Index Source for death www.1837online.com: Deaths Index April 1905 West Ham - 4a 99

Children were: Herbert B Backhouse Edith Backhouse Frederick Backhouse Tom C Backhouse

In the 1901 Census Lydia Backhouse is shown as aged 35 living with her husbandand children at 20 Robert Street, East Ham, (then Romford, Essex) in the Ecclesiastical Parish of North Woolwich. Also residing with them as a lodger is Charles Lyons aged 57, a Dock Labourer. (This would suggest to me that Herbert was a crane driver in the docks at North Woolwich).
Source 1901 Census RG13 Piece 1607 Folio 35 Page 61 Schedule No: 380
NB: In this census Herbert is shown as being born in London, North Woolwich, Lydia as being born in Somerset, Prestleigh and son Herbert B. being born in Yorks, Hull (this birth gave me the clue of where Herbert D had been)

Graham Atkins^{(1) (2)} was born 7 August 1942 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland

He was divorced from June Claire Backhouse in Milton Keynes. Children were: Jamie Scott Atkins..

Jamie Scott Atkins^{(1) (2)} was born on 30 Jul 1990 in Milton Keynes General Hospital. He was a Schoolboy in 1999 in Waterhall County Primary, Bletchley. Parents: Graham Atkins and June Claire Backhouse.

Bryan Edwin Aubrey was born 2 June 1930 at St Marylebone, London

Parents were: Herbert Gordon Aubrey and Lily Blanche Backhouse

Information re birth taken from the IGI but not confirmed.

Ernest Aubrey was born abt. 1869 in Brightwaltham, Berkshire, He died 13 December 1904 in Theale, Berkshire. He married Harriett Mary Snook 29 March 1894 in Bradfield, Berkshire.

Parents were: Jesse Aubrey and Ann Slade

Children were: Stanley E.V. Aubrey, Herbert G. Aubrey

In the 1901 Census, Ernest is shown as a widower aged 32, a Rural Postman, living with his two sons Stanley and Herbert at Tatts Clump, Bradfield, Berkshire. Also in the same house is his sister-in-law Elsie C. Snook aged 28 and shown as a housekeeper.
Source: RG13, Piece 1141, Folio 41, Page 22, Schedule No: 125

Information re Birth, marriage and death given to me by Pat and Steve Aubrey

Herbert Gordon Aubrey was born on 26 May 1897 in Bradfield, Berkshire and died 4 October 1982 in St. Leonards Hospital, St Leonards, Dorset. and was buried 7 October 1982

Parents were: Ernest Aubrey and Harriett Mary Snook

He married Lily Blanche Backhouse 22 July 1924 probably in St Alfege, Greenwich

Children were: Raymond Gordon Aubrey Bryan Edwin Aubrey

Information re place of birth, death and marriage taken from IGI, Family Search Ancestral File and has not been verified other than confirming year and place of birth from the 1901 Census.

I have obtained the Death Certificate which confirms the date and place of death. The birth date is as shown but the place of birth is given as Newbury, Berkshire. It also shows that Herbert was a Security Officer (Civil Service) and he lived at Southbourne, Bournemouth. (I have omitted the address). The informant was his son
Bryan Edwin Aubrey. The date of Registration 6 October 1982.
Source: Certified Copy of an Entry of Death, Entry No. 3 in the Registration District of Poole,Sub-district Poole in the County of Dorset. Number QBDX 201816, Application Number Y 524004.

In the 1901 Census, Herbert is shown as aged 3 and living with his widowed father Ernest and brother Stanley E.V. Aubrey in Tatts Clump, Bradfield, Berkshire. Also living in the household is Ernest's sister-in-law
Elsie C. Snook whose occupation is shown as housekeeper.
Source: RG13, Piece 1141, Folio 41, Page 22, Schedule No: 125

Isaac Aubrey (Awbery) was probably born July 1808 in Brightwaltham, Berkshire
and died 10 December 1877 in Brightwaltham. the informant being his wife Lucy

He married Lucy Barrett 23 November 1833 at Bradfield, Berkshire, England. (Source: IGI Batch Number: 7723503 Sheet: 05 Source Call No.: 1059342 Type: Film ) on the marriage certificate he is shown as a widower. He firstly married Sally Shepherd 11 April 1831 at Leckhampton. Sally died 30 May 1832

Children were: Jesse Aubrey, Stephen Aubrey, William Aubrey, Charles Aubrey

Jesse Aubrey was born abt.1836 in Brightwaltham, Berkshire He married Ann Slade 7 September 1869 possibly in Brightwaltham.

Parents were: Isaac Aubrey and Lucy Barrett

Children were: William Aubrey, Annie M Aubrey, Charles D Aubrey, Ernest Aubrey,
Arthur Aubrey, Kate Aubrey, Elizabeth Aubrey, Albert F. Aubrey, Clara E. Aubrey

I understand from Steve & Pat Aubrey that Jesse and Ann had in total sixteen children. Four died of childhood illnesses and a further two as a result of accidents in adulthood. A further son was killed in 1917 on the third battle of Ypres, (Passchendaele)

In the 1881 Census Jesse is shown as an Agricultural Labourer, aged 45 living at Old Farm, Bradfield, Berkshire with his wife and children

Raymond Gordon Aubrey was born 21 June 1925 in Leckhampstead, Berkshire and died on 3 May 1985 possibly in Ashford, Middlesex. He is buried at Ashford, Middlesex.

Parents were: Herbert Gordon Aubrey and Lily Blanche Backhouse

Information re birth taken from the IGI but not confirmed.

Stanley E.V. Aubrey was born abt. 1895 in Bradfield, Berkshire

Parents were: Ernest Aubrey and Harriett Mary Snook

In the 1901 Census, Stanley is shown as aged 6 and living with his widowed father Ernest and brother Herbert in Tatts Clump, Bradfield, Berkshire. Also living in the household is Ernest's sister-in-law Elsie C. Snook whose occupation is shown as housekeeper.
Source: RG13, Piece 1141, Folio 41, Page 22, Schedule No: 125

Stephen Aubery (Aubrey) was born abt. 1841 in Brightwaltham, Berkshire. He married Keziah Aubery (maiden name not known) date and place not known.

Parents were: Isaac Aubrey and Lucy Barrett

Children were: Alfred H. Aubery, Flora Aubery, Lucy Aubery, Albert Aubery, William Aubery, Jesse Auber

Michael Joseph Jean Francois Audy was born 25 June 1954 in Bonnyville Hospital, Bonnyville, Alberta, Canada. He married Fiona Jane Backhouse 19 November 1977 at St Alphonsus Church, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Ada Nellie Backhouse was born abt. March 1875 in Penge, (then Surrey) (Freebmd Croydon March 2a 216) and died 22 December 1953. She married Charles Oxbrow Dec 1900
Source (Freebmd Bromley December 2a 916)

Parents were: John Backhouse and Emily Backhouse (nee Baldwin)

She is shown on the 1881 Census (FHL Film 1341194 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0823 Folio 95 Page 9) as living at 57 Arpley Road, Penge, (then) Surrey.

In the 1901 Census Ada is married, aged 26 living with her husband Charles, a boot maker and repairer at 33 Parish Lane, Beckenham, Kent. Also living at this address are her sisters Laura and Gertrude.

Ada was buried December 1953 in Orpington Churchyard, Grave NMG 58. Source for burial - Burial Card held by Helen Backhouse

Ada B Backhouse was born about 1876 in Bath, Somerset. (free BMD Bath 5c 665)
She was married to Henry Cecil Johnson March 1900 in Eastbourne (free BMD Eastbourne 2b 98). Information from her daughter Hilda Johnson, leads me to believe that Ada was previously married and that there was a son from that marriage named Adolphus Cartwright. I cannot however find any trace of Adolphus in the 1901 Census nor a marriage on the free BMD

Children were: Henry C Johnson, Ken Johnson, Hilda Johnson, Olga Johnson

Parents were: Joseph Backhouse and Sarah Ann Backhouse

In the 1881 Census she is shown as a scholar living at the Plough Inn, Wells Road, (Census Place Lyncombe & Widcombe), Somerset with her family.

In the 1901 Census she is shown as aged 26 and living with her husband Henry and son Henry C. at 10 Cambridge Terrace, Eastbourne, Sussex.

Adolphus C. Backhouse was born abt. 1897/98 in Bath, Somerset.

Parents were: Joseph Backhouse, and Louisa Backhouse

In the 1901 Census he is shown aged 3 and living at Myrtle Hill, Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Source: RG13, Piece 5108, Folio 138, Page 25, Schedule No: 122

Albert Backhouse was born abt. 1899/1900 in Staines, Middlesex

Parents were :Jesse Backhouse, and Nelly Backhouse

In the 1901 Census he is shown as living with his parents at 20 Farnell Road, Staines, Middlesex. Also shown at that address is Bessie Backhouse the niece of Jesse Backhouse
Source: RG13, Piece 1175, Folio 77, Page 45, Schedule No: 281.

Albert Edward Backhouse^{(1) (2)} was born on 7 Mar 1902 in Woolwich, London, SE 18. He was a Baker's Roundsman before 1925 in Groom's Bakery, Northumberland Heath, Erith. Note from Brian Backhouse. My father walked daily to work from his home at 20 Oak Street, Woolwich, to Groom's Bakery at Northumberland Heath. He would have to prepare the horse, load the bread etc. and carry out the deliveries. On his return to the bakery he would have to groom and feed the horse and then walk back home. This was a round trip of some 26 miles, 7 days per week. On Sunday he would have to go to the bakery and see to the horse. There were no deliveries on a Sunday. He died on 1 Jan 1978 in 30 Westlands Road, Herne Bay, Kent.⁽³⁾ He was cremated 7/8 January 1978 in Thanet, Kent Crematorium. I cannot remember the exact location of the Crematorium. Dad's ashes however were scattered in the Garden of Remembrance, Herne Bay Cemetery.
The inscription of his date of death is inscribed on the head stone of my mother's grave. On his retirement he was a Chief Electrical Test Inspector with Siemens Engineering at Charlton. During the war years he firstly worked with Burndepts (later to become Vidor) at Erith and then went to their factory in Dundee as Works Manager. He was involved in the invention of the dry cell batteries as we know them today. He later went to the Ever Ready Battery Company on the instructions of the then War Office and after the war joined Siemens at Charlton where he remained until his retirement.
Parents: Frank Benjamin Backhouse and Frances King.

He was married to Nellie May Harrison on 26 Dec 1925 in Holy Trinity Church, Charlton, Kent.⁽⁴⁾ Children were: Brian Albert Backhouse .

My father at one time bred and raced greyhounds and my first involvement in this sport came with an incident at a "flapping track" at Fanny on the Hill (there's a name to conjure with), Plumstead when a dog that he had bred and trained was in the lead by some lengths on the final bend. I called it by name and it stopped and came to the fence. It was an outsider and my father reckoned that my action had cost him several hundreds of pounds. (A large sum in those days).
I think he got his own back about a week after his funeral. The local bookmaker who came to the service told me that my father had a large amount of money owing to him from this bookmaker. I, assuming it to be really only a small amount, told the bookmaker to treat all the customers in memory of my father. He said that he would do that and any monies left over would be paid into a charity. Some months later I had a letter from this charity thanking me for the donation of £5000. I never told my mother, I think she would have died with shock.
He was a good father and I thank him for the support he gave me in my early years. It is to my regret that I never did tell him just how much I loved him. It is, I think, an omission that many sons make.

Albert Thomas Backhouse was born 25 June 1882 in Woolwich, Kent and died in 21 August 1958 in Woolwich. At the time of his death he was a Cabinet Maker (Retd.)

He was married to Mabel Sarah Kelvie on 26 December 1906 at the Baptist Church, Joseph Street, Woolwich and at this time the entry on the marriage certificate shows him as a Carpenter/Journeyman

Parents were: Thomas Backhouse (1860- ) and Emma Regina Garrett

Children were: John Backhouse, Norah May Backhouse, Winifred Margaret Backhouse,
Thomas Frederick Backhouse, Ethel Rose Backhouse, Frank Backhouse

In the 1891 Census he was living at 18 Oak Street, Woolwich. with his parents his sister Rose and an infant brother

Also at that address at the time of the 1891 Census was Harriett Garrett a widow, mother of Emma Regina Garrett

In the 1901 Census he was still living at 18 Oak Street aged 18 and his occupation is shown as a Carpenter
Source: RG13, Piece 568, Folio 42, Page 27, Schedule No: 175.

Ann Backhouse was born on 7 April 1813 at Evercreech, Somerset

Parents were: Benjamin John Backhouse or Rossiter and Ann Boyce

In the 1881 Census Anne is shown as Annie, aged 68 a widow and a pauper; living at Stoney Stratton, Evercreech, Somerset/
Source: FHL Film 1341579, PRO Ref RG11, Piece 2407, Folio 60, Page 2

Ann M. Backhouse was born abt.1869 in Bath, Somerset.

Parents were: Joseph Backhouse and Sarah Ann Backhouse

In the 1881 Census she is shown as a scholar living at the Plough Inn, Wells Road, (Census Place Lyncombe & Widcombe), Somerset with her family.

Annie Backhouse was born abt. 1874 at Doulting, Somerset. She is shown on the 1881 Census (RG11/0770?52/12) as living at Church Road, Windlesham, Surrey, with her mother and siblings.

Parents were: Benjamin Backhouse and Elizabeth Martin

Beatrice Backhouse was born abt June 1885 and died June 1935

She married Arthur Thulborn date and place not yet known (info Helen Backhouse)

Parents were: John Backhouse and Emily Backhouse (nee Baldwin)

Benjamin Backhouse was born 27 September 1823 in Evercreech, Somerset. He died June 1879 in the District of Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
.Shown on Somerset IGI as married to Elizabeth Martin on 12 February 1848 at Doulting, Somerset. and being Baptised at Evercreech, Somerset on 6 January 1824. Parents as Benjamin John Backhouse or Rossiter and Ann Boyce
He is shown on the 1851 Census (HO 101/1933/421) as living at Prestleigh, Doultin, Somerset with his wife Elizabeth and son John. His occupation as that of an Agricultural Labourer aged 27

He is shown on the 1861 Census (RG9 1661/52/2) as living at Prestleigh Lane, Doulting, Somerset, an Agricultural Labourer aged 37

Children were: John Backhouse, Mary Ann Backhouse, William Backhouse, Henry Backhouse, Herbert Daniel Backhouse
Emma J. Backhouse, Thomas Backhouse, Frederick Backhouse, Edwin Backhouse, Jesse Backhouse,
Frank Backhouse, Annie Backhouse, Maria Backhouse

There is a record of a Daniel Backhouse on Family Group Record (AFN:3LMH-6D) of FamilySearch Ancestral File showing Benjamin and Elizabeth to be his parents. I have not been able to verify this. There is also no record of this sibling among my Grandfather's papers.

Benjamin John Backhouse or Rossiter was born 21 September 1783 in Evercreech, Somerset. and shown on the Somerset IGI as partnered with Ann Boyce I do not know if they were married. (see note below) He is shown on Family Search Ancestral file as being Christened on 21 September 1783

Parents were: Ann Rossiter

Note 30 October 1999. Since entering the above information I have since obtained other information from the web sites of Richard Minick http://www.ancestry.com
and Janet Reakes http://www.angelfire.com/or/evercreech/ relating to entries for him and Ann Boyce. There are some discrepancies eg. Benjamin John is shown as John and his occupations vary at different times. eg. In 1833 he is shown as a barber at the time of his wifes death. The spelling of Ann is sometimes shown as Anne. Other than that, other dates, places, kin and children match. I have therefore left his name as being Benjamin John throughout all entries in relation to him. However, as we have found out the hard way - don't take everything as "Gospel".
I would commend Janet Reakes site on Evercreech.

He was married to Ann Boyce on 3 April 1809 at Evercreech, Somerset

Children were: Salome Backhouse, (b1811), Ann Backhouse, William Backhouse,
Mary Ann Backhouse, Emma Backhouse, Salome Backhouse, (b.1821), Benjamin Backhouse,
Henry Backhouse, Eliza Backhouse, Joseph Backhouse John Backhouse

Bessie ( AKA. Elizabeth) Backhouse was born abt. 1887 in Penge, Kent Died in Melbourne, Australia date not yet known (info Helen Backhouse). Bessie remained single and emigrated to Australia

Parents were: John Backhouse and Emily Backhouse (nee Baldwin)

In the 1901 Census she is shown as living with her Uncle Jesse Backhouse and his family at 20 Farnell Road, Staines, Middlesex.
Source: RG13, Piece 1175, Folio 77, Page 45, Schedule No: 281.

Brian Albert Backhouse^{(1) (5)(2)} was born on 29 Dec 1929 in British Hospital for Mothers & Babies, Samuel St, Woolwich, London, SE18.⁽⁶⁾ He was baptized on 2 Mar 1930 in St Nicholas Church, Plumstead, SE18.⁽⁷⁾ He was a Soldier, Chauffeur, Builder, Youth Leader. He was confirmed in Mar 1948 in Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon. He joined the military on 18 Mar 1948 at Honiton, Devon with various postings throughout his army career including Africa, Egypt, Malaya, Aden. Army Number: 22017733. Parent Corps: REME - but served with various Regiments in various capacities including that of a medic.
He retired 1984 (due to illness) in Milton Keynes.⁽¹⁰⁾

Parents: Albert Edward Backhouse and Nellie May Harrison

.He was married to Jean Ann Rowe on 24 Mar 1972 in Bromley.⁽¹¹⁾ after living together since March 1962.
A note from husband Brian, 20 June 1999 .
"The surprising thing about Jean's Wedding Day (Friday 2 pm.) was that she didn't know she was getting married until 10 am. that morning).
I had the previous week borrowed £5. from Tony Mellish to purchase a Special Licence. This was as a result of Jean seeing a David Frost program on the television on "Love & Marriage". Following the program she asked me what it was like to be married. I thought that she felt she was missing something so I decided to surprise her.
I came off duty that morning from the Town Hall. (We were preparing for the yearly visit of the Lord Mayor of London). (I was Mayoral Chauffeur & Ceremonial Attendant at this time. The Mayor of Bromley at this time was Alderman Fred Packer). .I gave Jean £5 and said "Go and get your hair done as we are going to a wedding this afternoon" Then I told her whose. I personally think that this turned the occasion into the Wedding of the Year) Jean's face was a picture.
I have loved and cherished her more each day from that day to this".

Children were: June Claire Backhouse, Frances Elizabeth Backhouse, Brian Arthur Albert Backhouse , Timothy Edward Backhouse, Kevin Matthew Backhouse.

Divorced Doreen Althea Backhouse (nee Barter) circa 1972 (married circa 1960). He was divorced from Doreen Althea Barter about 1972 in High Court, London. (Whilst she was living at the Builders Arms, Whitchurch, Hants).. Children were: Pauline Backhouse.

Divorced Lucy Elizabeth Backhouse (nee Willoughby) circa 1959. (Married 1952). Children were: Carolyn Anne Backhouse, Susan Backhouse , Madeleine Backhouse.

Brian Arthur Albert Backhouse^{(1) (2)} was born on 24 Aug 1965 in The Hainault Maternity Home, Erith. He became Floor Manager in May 1999 at Milton Keynes Shopping Centre. Prior to Brian's promotion to Floor Manager he was a Supervisory Security Officer with the same Company. .He started with the Company on a temporary basis (because officially he was to young to be a Security Officer) in 1984 and became full time some six months later.
He was named after Father (Brian), Grandfather (Arthur), Grandfather (Albert).⁽¹²⁾
Parents: Brian Albert Backhouse and Jean Ann Rowe.
He is known as "The Gentle Giant" and as with all our children, we love him dearly.

He was married to Sarah Simmonds on 8 Nov 1986 in Registry Office, Fenny Stratford. He was divorced from Sarah about 1992 in Milton Keynes but they remain very close friends.

Children were: Hollie Backhouse .

Carolyn Anne Backhouse^{(1) (2)} was born on 1 Oct 1952 in Hainault Maternity Home, Erith, Kent.⁽¹³⁾

Parents: Brian Albert Backhouse and Lucy Willoughby.

Children were: Jason Mark Backhouse.

Catherine Jane Backhouse (Katie) was born 14 March 1967 in Bromley, Kent.

She married Matthew Donald Forder on the 14 August 1993 in Crowthorne, Berkshire

Children were: Daniel Joshua Forder

Charles Edward Backhouse was born 7 March 1891 in Woolwich and died 1892

Parents were: Thomas Backhouse and Emma Regina Garrett

In the 1891 Census he is shown as an infant also at that address at the time of the 1891 Census was Harriett Garrett, a widow, mother of Emma

Information re birth and death given by Katie Backhouse from family papers and records

Charmian Betty Backhouse was born 15 July 1925 in Wood Green, London and married John Edge (date and place not yet known)

Parents were: Frank Edward Backhouse and Marie Helen Lydia Adamson

Info from Helen Backhouse

Daisy Winifred Backhouse was born 13 April 1898 in Windlesham, Surrey and died March 1901 in Middlesex.

Parents were: Edwin Backhouse and Emily Finch

Information re birth and death has been taken from the IGI, Family Search Ancestral File but has not been verified. Her birth place in the IGI is shown as Windlesham, Middlesex

In the 1901 Census taken on 31 March 1901 she is shown, aged one year, as living in Windlesham , Surrey with her parents and siblings. No street address given. Her father's occupation at this time was Gardener Domestic.
Source: RG13, Piece 594, Folio 64, Page 14, Schedule No: 86

David Graham Backhouse was born 26 April 1943

Parents were: John Backhouse and Dorothy Edith Faulkner

David Martyn Backhouse was born 15 July 1956 (place not myet known). he died on 12 April 1959 in Fleming Memorial Hospital Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. Cause of Death Pneumonai Fibrocystic Disease (Cystic Fybrosis).

Parents were: Kenneth John Backhouse and Mary Helen Boyce

Information from Helen Backhouse

Doll Backhouse⁽²⁾ was born 19 April 1906 at 20 Oak Street, Woolwich Kent. which is now part of the London Borough of Greenwich. She died 7 June 1972 in Guys Hospital, London

Parents: Frank Benjamin Backhouse and Frances King.

She was married to Charles Kingdon .on 3 August 1929 in Charlton

Children were: Donald Llewellyn Kingdon.

See note under Charles Kingdon

Edith A.M. Backhouse was born abt. 1871 at Evercreech, Somerset.

Parents were: John Backhouse and Emily Backhouse (nee Baldwin)

She is shown on the 1881 Census (FHL Film 1341194 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0823 Folio 95 Page 9) as living at 57 Arpley Road, Penge, (then) Surrey. See full Census under Emily

Edith Backhouse was born abt. 1892 in Norwich, Norfolk. (Source 1901 Census, see below).

Parents were: Herbert Daniel Backhouse and Lydia Allen

In the 1901 Census Edith is shown as aged 9 residing with her parents and siblings at 20 Robert Street, East Ham, (then Romford, Essex) in the Ecclesiastical Parish of North Woolwich. Also residing with them as a lodger is Charles Lyons aged 57, a Dock Labourer.
Source 1901 Census RG13 Piece 1607 Folio 35 Page 61 Schedule No: 380

Edward Ronald Backhouse was born 5 July 1921 in Wood Green and died 10 October 1941 (place not yet known)

Parents were: Frank Edward Backhouse and Marie Helen Lydia Adamson

Info from Helen Backhouse

Edwin Edmond Joseph Backhouse was born 20 March 1864 at Doulting, Somerset and died 30 October 1926 in Ashford, Middlesex. he was married to Emily Finch on 26 October 1895. I believe he was Christened 27 April 1866
Birth Source: Family Records and Entry of Birth, Shepton Mallett, Volume 5C, page 623

Parents were: Benjamin Backhouse and Elizabeth Martin

Children were: Lily Blanche Backhouse, May Elizabeth Backhouse, Daisy Backhouse, Gracie Backhouse

He is shown on the 1881 Census (RG11/0770/52/12) as living at Church Road, Windlesham, Surrey, aged 17 a labourer.

Information re marriage and children has been taken from the IGI, Family Search Ancestral File but has not been verified as accurate.

In the 1901 Census taken on 31 March 1901 he is shown as living in Windlesham , Surrey with his wife and children. No street address given. His occupation at this time was Gardener Domestic.
Source: RG13, Piece 594, Folio 64, Page 14, Schedule No: 86

Elizabeth Backhouse (nee Martin) see also entry for Martin was born abt. 6 March 1829 in Doulting, Prestleigh, Somerset and Baptised in Doulting on 6 March 1829. Source Somerset IGI.

Somerset IGI shows her as marrying Benjamin Backhouse on 12 February 1848 at Doulting, Somerset.

She died in Windlesham, Surrey in March 1898 a few days after making a Last Will and Testament on 24 March 1898. In this will she left a bed to my Grandfather.
Free BMD shows an entry: Chertsey March 1898 Vol 2a, Page 43

Parents were. John Martin and Elizabeth Bendal

Children were: John Backhouse, Mary Ann Backhouse, William Backhouse, Henry Backhouse, Herbert Daniel Backhouse
Emma J. Backhouse, Thomas Backhouse, Frederick Backhouse, Edwin Backhouse, Jesse Backhouse, Frank Backhouse, Annie Backhouse. Maria Backhouse

The 1841 Census (HO 107/963/4) shows her living with her parents and siblings in Prestleigh, Doulting, Somerset.

She is shown on the 1851 Census (HO 101/1933/421) as living at Prestleigh, Doulting, Somerset with her husband Benjamin and son John.

The 1881 Census (RG11/0770/52/12) shows her as a Widow aged 53 and living at Church Road, Windlesham, Surrey.

Children were: John Backhouse, Mary Ann Backhouse, William Backhouse, Henry Backhouse,
Emma J. Backhouse, Thomas Backhouse, Frederick Backhouse, Edwin Backhouse, Jesse Backhouse,
Frank Backhouse, (my Grandfather) Annie Backhouse.

Eliza Backhouse was born 11 March 1829 at Evercreech, Somerset

Parents were: Benjamin John Backhouse or Rossiter and Ann Boyce

Eliza Backhouse was born abt. 1861 in Bath, Somerset

Parents were: Joseph Backhouse and Sarah Ann Backhouse

In the 1881 Census she is shown as a scholar living at the Plough Inn, Wells Road, (Census Place Lyncombe & Widcombe), Somerset with her family.

Emily Backhouse (Nee Baldwin) was born abt. 1853 at Penge, (Then Surrey). Source FreeBMD - Index June 1853, Croydon Vol 2a, page 131
Died 27 July 1893 at 58 Crampton Road, Beckenham, Kent (info from Helen Backhouse). She was Baptised 29 May 1853 in Penge

She was married to John Backhouse 14 March 1869 in West Wickham Parish Church
Source Free BMD March 1869 Bromley Volume 29 page 407 - also as follows:
Emily Baldwin - John Backhouse Entry of marriage. MX918245 Certified Copy of Entry of marriage. 1869 Parish Church in the Parish of West Wickham, Kent. # 86 March 14 1869.
Father Thomas Baldwin, witnesses were F. G. C Turpin and Martha Caroline Lane, Curate: Edwin F Dyke
Info from Helen Backhouse who holds the certified copy of entry.
Source for Birth & Marriage from Helen Backhouse who holds the certified copy of entry for Marriage & Birth. (obtained 19 August 1985).
It is interesting to note that age shown on Marriage Certificate is 19 but in reality I would think she was only 16

Parents were: Thomas Baldwin and Maria Penny

Children were: Edith A.M. Backhouse, Laura M. Backhouse, Ada N. Backhouse, Florence E. Backhouse, Henry W.J. Backhouse, Bessie Backhouse
Gertrude Mary Backhouse Minnie Backhouse Beatrice Backhouse Mabel Violet Backhouse Frank Edward Backhouse

I understand from Katie Backhouse that there are other children with an Australian link but as to yet I have no firm details. Note:21 September 2004. Helen Backhouse tells me that Bessie Backhouse died Australia.

She is shown on the 1881 Census (FHL Film 1341194 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0823 Folio 95 Page 9) as living at 57 Arpley Road, Penge, (then) Surrey. Also shown is Charlotte Tifetts

Dwelling: 57 Arpley Road
Census Place: Penge, Surrey, England
Source: FHL Film 1341194 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0823 Folio 95 Page 9
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
John BACKHOUSE M 32 M Doulting, Somerset, England
Rel: Head
Occ: Gardener
Emily BACKHOUSE M 28 F Penge, Surrey, England
Rel: Wife
Edith A. M. BACKHOUSE 10 F Evercreech, Somerset, England
Rel: Daur
Laura M. BACKHOUSE 8 F Tredegar, Monmouth, England
Rel: Daur
Ada N. BACKHOUSE 6 F Penge, Surrey, England
Rel: Daur
Florence E. BACKHOUSE 3 F Penge, Surrey, England
Rel: Daur
Hery. W. J. BACKHOUSE 6 m M Penge, Surrey, England
Rel: Son
Charlotte TIFETTS W 70 F Surrey, Surrey, England
Rel: Widow
Occ: Charwoman

I can find no trace of Emily or her husband John in the 1901 Census. Two unmarried daughters, Laura and Gertrude are with their sister Ada N Backhouse and her husband Charles Oxbrow.

Emma J. Backhouse was born abt. 1858 at Prestleigh, Somerset.

Parents were: Benjamin Backhouse and Elizabeth Martin

She is shown on the 1861 Census (RG9 1661/52/2) as living at Prestleigh Lane, Doulting, Somerset aged 3

Emma Backhouse was born on 14 February 1819 at Evercreech, Somerset.

Parents were: Benjamin John Backhouse or Rossiter and Ann Boyce

Ethel May Backhouse was born 14 January 1893 in Woolwich and died 17 October 1932 as the result of a brain tumour.

She married Frederick Toms 24 December 1917 in Woolwich

Children were: Norman Frederick Toms

Parents were: Thomas Backhouse and Emma Regina Garrett

She appeared on the Census 31 March 1901 aged 8 residing in 18 Oak Street, Woolwich with her parents and siblings.
Source: RG13, Piece 568, Folio 42, Page 27, Schedule No: 175.

Information re birth and death from Katie Backhouse taken from family papers and records

Ethel Rose Backhouse was born 13 August 1916 and died 7 July 1917. She is buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery, Grave No: 24930

Parents were: Albert Thomas Backhouse and Mabel Sarah Kelvie

Fiona Jane Backhouse was born 1 December 1957 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. She married Michael Joseph Jean Francois Audy 19 November 1977 at St Alphonsus Church, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Parents were: Kenneth John Backhouse and Mary Helen Boyce

Information from Helen Backhouse

Florence E Backhouse was born abt.1878 in Penge, (then) Surrey

She married Walter H Blackmore date and place not yet known

Parents were: John Backhouse and Emily Backhouse (nee Baldwin)

She is shown on the 1881 Census (FHL Film 1341194 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0823 Folio 95 Page 9) as aged 3 living at 57 Arpley Road, Penge, (then) Surrey.with her parents and siblings. See full entry under Emily

In the 1901 Census Florence is shown as married, aged 23 and living with her husband Walter at 49 Garnham Street, Hackney.
Source: RG13, Piece 215, Folio 140 Page 53 Schedule No:371

Frances Elizabeth Backhouse^{(1) (2)} was born on 9 Aug 1964 in the The Hainault Maternity Home, Erith, Kent.

Parents: Brian Albert Backhouse and Jean Ann Rowe.

She was married to Allan Yeo 8 August 1987 in All Saints Church, Belvedere, Kent. Children were: Hannah Frances Yeo, Jack Yeo.

We are very proud that Frances obtained her Scout Warrant in 2000 thereby carrying on her Grandfather's Arthur Herbert Rowe Scouting Leadership.

Frances Hagar Backhouse was born 20 July 1960 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. She married Mark Zuehlke in Victoria B.C. date not yet known

Parents were: Kenneth John Backhouse and Mary Helen Boyce

Information from Helen Backhouse

Frank Backhouse was born 28 March 1923 (probably in Woolwich)

He married Mavis Helen Marks on 10 March 1951

Parents were: Albert Thomas Backhouse and Mabel Sarah Kelvie

Frank Benjamin Robert Backhouse(1) (2) was born 11 June 1871 at Prestleigh, Doulting, Somerset. (Registration District of Shepton Mallet).

Parents: Benjamin Backhouse and Elizabeth Martin
The Birth Certificate of Frank Benjamin shows his father's occupation as that of Farm Labourer. The informant as " X The mark of Elizabeth Backhouse, Mother, Prestleigh, Doulting". Birth registered on 4 July 1871
Christening Date: 23 Jul 1871 Recorded in: Evercreech, Somersetshire, England
Father: Benjamin BACKHOUSE
Mother: Elizabeth
Source: FHL Film Dates: 1848 - 1881

Children were: Albert Edward Backhouse, Dolly Backhouse, May Backhouse, .Lucy A Backhouse

Christening Date: 23 Jul 1871 Recorded in: Evercreech, Somersetshire, England
Father: Benjamin BACKHOUSE
Mother: Elizabeth
Source: FHL Film Dates: 1848 - 1881

He served in the military between 1914 and 10 Jan 1919 during World War I in England, France, Germany and Salonica, Greece*. SE 8511 Pte Frank B. Backhouse, Royal Army Veterinary Corps.
""Served with honour and was disabled in the Great War. Honourably discharged on 10 January 1919".
Signed: George R.I."

His disablement was that he had been gassed

He married Frances King on 3 March 1900 at St Thomas Parish Church, Woolwich (Then in the County of Kent). He was then living at 32 Tamar Street, Charlton. Witnesses at the wedding were Tom Backhouse and Rose Ellen Backhouse.

He is shown on the 1881 Census (RG11/0770/52/12) as living at Church Road, Windlesham, Surrey, aged 9

In the 1901 Census he is shown as living at 32 Tamar Street, Charlton with his wife and daughter Lucy A. Backhouse aged one month. His occupation then is shown as a Dockyard Labourer.
Source: RG131, Piece 562, Folio 19, Page 30, Schedule No: 202.
Tamar Street (off Woolwich Road) was about 1/2 mile from Oak Street and still exists to this day although much rebuilding is evident. Sand Street and Oak Street are no longer there.

* Salonica above. It is not very widely known amoung the younger generation that at some time during the conflict Greece was not on the side of the Allies in World War I and it wasn't until after the invasion of Greece by Allied Forces that Greece eventually came on to the side of the Allies after the Abdication of King Constantine I

He died on 17 Mar 1945 in Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent. I can remember visiting my Grandfather shortly before his death at the hospital. In those days the ward was in the old wooden huts. His address at that time was 20 Oak Street, Charlton, London. (Then Kent). He was buried on 24 Mar 1945 in Woolwich New Cemetery, Plumstead.⁽¹⁴⁾ It is interesting to note that the total cost of my Grandfather's funeral by the Royal Arsenal Co-operative Society for a Hearse & 2 Limousines was £21 10s (shillings) compared to nearly £1000 for my father's funeral 33 years later and £1800 for my daughter's funeral in October 2000

Prior to their marriage my Grandparents were in service to the Royal Family at Royal Sandringham where my Grandfather was a groom and my Grandmother a maid to the Princess Alexandra. Because at that time no servant could be married to one another whilst in service they had to leave Royal Sandringham on announcing that they intended to marry. They then moved to the Woolwich area where they were married from 18 Oak Street where my Grandfather's brother Tom lived with his wife Rose, they then moved in next door to number 20.

It was because of my Grandfather's service as a groom at Royal Sandringham that he joined the Royal Army Veterinary Corp.

Following their marriage in 1900 my Grandparents moved to 20 Oak Stree later that year from 32 Tamar Street. I am not too sure what accommodation they would have had at Royal Sandringham but number 20 was a 2 up 2 down terraced house with a scullery and the proverbial "thunderbox" outside in the backyard. At that time too, his brother Tom and his family lived at 18 Oak Street.

Speaking to Donald today (6 May 2001) we both remember the outside toilet and that on the wall was a picture of the "Charge of the Light Brigade" What I didn't know was that my father and his two sisters (Doll & May) shared a bedroom separated from each other by a curtain. This also had to be the room where the younger sister Lucy also shared until her early death.

The front room looking out onto the Charing Cross - Kent Coast line was the proverbial "best parlour". I can only remember seeing it once when I took a sneak look on one of my weekly visits with my father.

I also remember the occasional visit to the pub (outside sales) to get the occasional jug of beer for my Grandfather. I forgot to ask Donald if he made a regular trip to get this beer at other times.

Why his mother went to Windlesham, Surrey from Evercreech is a mystery as is how my Grandfather got to Royal Sandringham.

On his mother's ( Elizabeth Martin) death in Windlesham in March 1898 she left him her bed, metal frame with brass bed knobs. When my Grandmother died this bed unfortunately was disposed of, I really would have liked it. I wonder now how it was transported from Windlesham in Surrey to Charlton, a distance of over forty miles.

Frank Edward Backhouse was born 7 November 1889 in 56 Crampton Road, Beckenham, Kent and died 22 April 1976 in Chichester, Sussex. He married Marie Helen Lydia Adamson 16 June 1917 in Edmonton, Middlesex.

Children were:: Helen Doris Backhouse, Edward Ronald Backhouse, Charmian Betty Backhouse, Sonia Marie Backhouse, Kenneth John Backhouse

Parents were: Parents were: John Backhouse and Emily Backhouse (nee Baldwin)

Info from Helen Backhouse

Frederick Albert Backhouse was born abt. 1862 at Doulting, Somerset. He married
Jessie Backhouse (maiden name not known). He died 7 September 1839 and was buried with his wife Jessie at Charlton Cemetery.
Source re birth: Free BMD. Shepton Mallet March 1862, Vol 5c, page 629
Christening Date: 2 Apr 1862 Recorded in: Evercreech, Somersetshire, England
Father: Benjamin BACKHOUSE
Mother: Elizabeth
Source: FHL Film Dates: 1848 - 1881

Parents were: Benjamin Backhouse and Elizabeth Martin

Children were: Frederick Backhouse, Jessie Backhouse, William A. Backhouse, Harold H. Backhouse

He is shown on the 1881 Census (RG11/0770/52/12) as living at Church Road, Windlesham, Surrey
aged 19 and a labourer.

In the 1901 Census he is shown as aged 39, living at 39 Harsendean Road, Greenwich with his wife and family and his occupation as Coachman Domestic
Source: RG113, Piece 541, Folio 25, Page 22, Schedule No: 136
(I think this should read Hassendean Road, which in 2002 is still there)

Frederick John Backhouse was born abt.1888 in Chatham, Kent and was killed in the World War I on 5 November 1917. He is on the Commonwealth War Graves Roll of Honour and is buried in the Military Cemetery in Etaples, France. Details as follows

In Memory of
Lance Corporal FREDERICK JOHN BACKHOUSE DCM, MM
14398, 8th Bn., King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
who died age 30
on Monday 5 November 1917.
Lance Corporal BACKHOUSE, Son of Frederick and Jessie Backhouse, of Blackheath, Kent; husband of G. Backhouse, of 10, Berwick Rd., High St., Walthamstow, Essex.

Remembered with honour
ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY

He married Grace Spinks 1911 in Greenwich.

Children were: Frederick Backhouse

Parents were: Frederick Backhouse, and Jessie Backhouse

In the 1901 Census he is shown as living at 39 Harsendean Road, Greenwich with his family
Source: RG113, Piece 541, Folio 25, Page 22, Schedule No: 136
(I think this should read Hassendean Road, which in 2002 is still there)

Frederick William Backhouse was born 5 December 1913 in Eltham, South London .and died 26 February 1988 in Medway Hospital, Chatham, Kent

He married Elsie McTaggart (Nobbie) 26 February 1938 place not yet known

Parents were: Frederick Backhouse and Grace Spinks

Frederick Backhouse was born abt. 1896 in Shepherds Bush, London

Parents were :Jesse Backhouse, and Nelly Backhouse

In the 1901 Census he is shown as living with his family at 20 Farnell Road, Staines, Middlesex. Also shown at that address is Bessie Backhouse the niece of Jesse Backhouse
Source: RG13, Piece 1175, Folio 77, Page 45, Schedule No: 281.

Frederick Backhouse was born abt. 1898 in Kensal Green, London (Source 1901 Census, see below).

Parents were: Herbert Daniel Backhouse and Lydia Allen

In the 1901 Census Frederick is shown as aged 3 residing with his parents and siblings at 20 Robert Street, East Ham, (then Romford, Essex) in the Ecclesiastical Parish of North Woolwich. Also residing with them as a lodger is Charles Lyons aged 57, a Dock Labourer.
Source 1901 Census RG13 Piece 1607 Folio 35 Page 61 Schedule No: 380

Gary John Backhouse was born 6 October 1965 in London, England.

Parents were: Kenneth John Backhouse and Mary Helen Boyce

Information from Helen Backhouse

Gertrude Mary Backhouse was born abt. 1883 in Penge, (then Surrey)

She married Frederick Charles Garland Lewisham District June 1908 (info from Helen Backhouse)
Source FreeBMD Marriage Lewisham Index June 1908 1d 1920

Parents were: John Backhouse and Emily Backhouse (nee Baldwin)

In the 1901 Census Gertrude is shown as single, aged 28 and living with her sister Ada Nellie and brother in law Charles at 33 Parish Lane, Beckenham, Kent. Also in the household is another sister Laura. aged 28.
Source: RG13, Piece 689, Folio 102, Page 8, Schedule No: 57

Grace Backhouse was born in 1904 in Ashford, Middlesex and died one month later

Parents were: Edwin Backhouse and Emily Finch

Information was taken from the IGI, Family Search Ancestral File but has not been verified.

Harold H. Backhouse was born abt. 1897 in Chatham, Kent

Parents were: Frederick Backhouse, and Jessie Backhouse

Harold Backhouse was born abt. 1900 in Staines, Middlesex.

Parents were :Jesse Backhouse, and Nelly Backhouse

Harry Backhouse was born 19 February 1884 and died 28 August 1884 in Woolwich

Parents were: Thomas Backhouse and Emma Regina Garrett

Harriett Elizabeth Backhouse was born 23 April 1886 in Woolwich

Parents were: Thomas Backhouse and Emma Regina Garrett

Information re birth given by Katie Backhouse from family papers and records

Helen Doris Backhouse was born 21 July 1918 in Fulham, London and died 18 February 1924. She was buried in the Great Northern Cemetery, Frien Barnet, Brunswick Park Road, London.

Parents were: Frank Edward Backhouse and Marie Helen Lydia Adamson

Info from Helen Backhouse

Henry (Herbert) W.J. Backhouse was born abt.1881 in Penge, (then) Surrey. he died 10 July 1892 at 58 Crampton Road, Penge aged 11 (info from Helen Backhouse - see under)
Death Certificate Registration District of Bromley 1892 - Received from E.N. Wood, Deputy Coroner for Kent following Inquest held on 13 July 1892 and death registered
14 July 1892. Cause of Death: "Suffocation from having accidentally swallowed Oil of Vitriol on the previous day". Certificate held by Helen Backhouse

Parents were: John Backhouse and Emily Backhouse (nee Baldwin)

He is shown on the 1881 Census (FHL Film 1341194 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0823 Folio 95 Page 9) as aged 6 months and living at 57 Arpley Road, Penge, (then) Surrey.

Note from Brian 21 Sept 2004. Re cause of death. As Oil of Vitriol is Sulphuric Acid my mind "Boggles" at how and where an eleven year old lad can accidentally swallow this and how he lasted until the following day. His death must have been agonising. Helen Backhouse tells me he apparently drunk from a bottle he thought contained water.

Henry Backhouse was born abt.1855 at Evercreech, Somerset and died 14 February 1924 aged 74 and is buried in Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton, Hants. (source for death and burial is a Funeral Card held by Brida Ann and Barry Lock given them by my Aunt May Lock (nee Backhouse), Barry's mother. .Further Source www.1837online:Southampton Death Index February 1929 - aged 75 2c 146

He married Ellen Sarah Lloyd in September 1876 in Chelsea District (Source for marriage FreeBMD Sept Index: Chelsea 1a 542)

Parents were: Benjamin Backhouse and Elizabeth Martin

He is shown on the 1861 Census (RG9 1661/52/2) as living at Prestleigh Lane, Doulting, aged 6.

Henry Backhouse was born on 12 April 1826 at Evercreech, Somerset

Parents were: Benjamin John Backhouse or Rossiter and Ann Boyce

Herbert Daniel Backhouse was born 3 Jan 1866 according to the papers of Mabel Sarah Kelvie as told to me by Catherine (Katie) Backhouse.. I cannot find him on any Census, nor in St Catherine's Register; family history has it that he was married several times and fathered several children. Updated 14 September 2004 - see below & research page.

See added information below from Paul Backhouse (son of Cyril Frank Backhouse)

There is a record of a Daniel Backhouse on Family Group Record (AFN:3LMH-6D) of FamilySearch Ancestral File showing Benjamin Backhouse and Elizabeth Martin to be his parents. I have not been able to verify this. There is also no record of this sibling among my Grandfather's papers. However, the following has been taken from British Isles Vital Records Index, second edition.

Christening Date: 14 Feb 1866 Recorded in: Evercreech, Somersetshire, England
Father: Benjamin BACKHOUSE
Mother: Elizabeth
Source: FHL Film Dates: 1848 - 1881

Herbert died 19 May 1951 following his second marriage to Gertrude McMahon in 1912and lived in East Ham. London. Gertrude died 12 December 1952

Children were: Cyril Frank Backhouse born 1918 and died 1975. There were also a further three sons and one daughter that Paul has no knowledge of as yet

I still have no information on Herbert's whereabouts and previous family prior to his marriage to Gertrude in 1912

Update 14 September 2004. At some point in time Herbert went to Hull, Yorks where he married Lydia Allen in September 1884. Children of this marriage were:

Herbert B Backhouse Edith Backhouse Frederick Backhouse Tom C Backhouse

In the 1901 Census Herbert Daniel Backhouse is shown as aged 35 a Crane Driver living with his wife Lydia and children at 20 Robert Street, East Ham, (then Romford, Essex) in the Ecclesiastical Parish of North Woolwich. Also residing with them as a lodger is Charles Lyons aged 57, a Dock Labourer. (This would suggest to me that Herbert was a crane driver in the docks at North Woolwich).
Source 1901 Census RG13 Piece 1607 Folio 35 Page 61 Schedule No: 380
NB: In this census Herbert is shown as being born in London, North Woolwich, Lydia as being born in Somerset, Prestleigh and son Herbert B. being born in Yorks, Hull (this birth gave me the clue of where Herbert D had been)

Herbert B. Backhouse was born abt. 1885 in Hull, Yorks (source 1901 Census see below).

Parents were: Herbert Daniel Backhouse and Lydia Allen

In the 1901 Census Herbert Daniel Backhouse is shown as aged 16 a labourer in a Sugar Factory (probably Tate & Lyle at Silvertown, N. Woolwich) residing with his parents and siblings at 20 Robert Street, East Ham, (then Romford, Essex) in the Ecclesiastical Parish of North Woolwich. Also residing with them as a lodger is Charles Lyons aged 57, a Dock Labourer.
Source 1901 Census RG13 Piece 1607 Folio 35 Page 61 Schedule No: 380

Hollie Coral Ann Louise Backhouse^{(1) (2)} was born on 19 Aug 1987 in Milton Keynes General Hospital.

Parents: Brian Arthur Albert Backhouse and Sarah Simmonds.

Jason Mark Backhouse^{(1) (2)} was born on 6 May 1970 in Hainault Maternity Home, Erith, Kent.

Parents: Carolyn Anne Backhouse.

Jesse Backhouse was born abt.1868 at Doulting, Somerset.

Christening Date: 6 Jan 1869 Recorded in: Evercreech, Somersetshire, England
Father: Benjamin BACKHOUSE
Mother: Elizabeth
Source: FHL Film Dates: 1848 - 1881

He married Nelly Backhouse (maiden name Tabary), a French Subject., probably September 1895 in Fulham. Source Free BMD. Sept 1895, Vol 1a, page 605

Children were: Frederick Backhouse, Reginald Backhouse, Albert Backhouse, Harold Backhouse

Parents were: Benjamin Backhouse and Elizabeth Martin

He is shown on the 1881 Census (RG11/0770/52/12) as living at Church Road, Windlesham, Surrey, a Labourer aged 13.

In the 1901 Census he is shown as JESSIE Backhouse living at 20 Farnell Road, Staines, Middlesex with his wife and children. His occupation is shown as a Police Constable in the Metropolitan Police. Also staying with the family is his niece, Bessie Backhouse aged 14 and born in Penge, Kent
Source: RG13, Piece 1175, Folio 77, Page 45, Schedule No: 281.

Jessie Backhouse (maiden name not known) was born abt.1853 in Wraysbury, Bucks (as shown on 1901 Census, I think this should be Berkshire). She died 25 December 1937 and was buried at Charlton Cemetery 31 December 1937, Frederick joined his wife two years later
She was married to Frederick Backhouse, date and place not known

Children were: Frederick Backhouse, Jessie Backhouse, William A. Backhouse, Harold H. Backhouse

In the 1901 Census she is shown as aged 48, living at 39 Harsendean Road, Greenwich with her husband and family
Source: RG113, Piece 541, Folio 25, Page 22, Schedule No: 136
(I think this should read Hassendean Road, which in 2002 is still there)

Jessie Backhouse was born abt. 1889 in Strood, Kent

Parents were: Frederick Backhouse, and Jessie Backhouse

In the 1901 Census she is shown as aged 12 living at 39 Harsendean Road, Greenwich with her family
Source: RG113, Piece 541, Folio 25, Page 22, Schedule No: 136
(I think this should read Hassendean Road, which in 2002 is still there)

John Backhouse was born August 1809 in Evercreech, Somerset. and Christened at Evercreech 6 August 1809.

Parents were: Benjamin John Backhouse or Rossiter and Ann Boyce

Note 6 September 2004. I was sorting through some papers over the week-end and found this reference to John, how I missed including him in this data base I shall never know; this is all the information I have on him at this time but hopefully something will turn up.

John Backhouse was born 21 November 1848 in Prestleigh, Somerset. Died abt. 1902 in Kent.(info from Helen Backhouse)

He was married to Emily Backhouse (nee Baldwin) 14 March 1869 in West Wickham Parish Church
Source Free BMD March 1869 Bromley Volume 29 page 407 - also as follows:
Emily Baldwin - John Backhouse Entry of marriage. MX918245 Certified Copy of Entry of marriage. 1869 Parish Church in the Parish of West Wickham, Kent. # 86 March 14 1869.
Father Thomas Baldwin, witnesses were FGC Turpin and Martha Caroline Lane, Curate: Edwin F Dyke
Source for Birth & Marriage from Helen Backhouse who holds the certified copy of entry for Marriage & Birth. (obtained 19 August 1985).

Parents were: Benjamin Backhouse and Elizabeth Martin

Children were: Edith A.M. Backhouse, Laura M. Backhouse, Ada N. Backhouse, Florence E. Backhouse, Henry (Herbert) W.J. Backhouse, Bessie Backhouse,
Gertrude Mary Backhouse Minnie Backhouse Beatrice Backhouse Mabel Violet Backhouse Frank Edward Backhouse

I understand from Katie Backhouse that there are other children with an Australian link but as to yet I have no firm details.

He is shown on the 1861 Census (RG9 1661/52/2) as living at Prestleigh Lane, Doulting, Somerset aged 12. He is shown on the 1881 Census (FHL Film 1341194 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0823 Folio 95 Page 9) as living at 57 Arpley Road, Penge, (then) Surrey. Occupation: A gardener. See full census entry under Emily.
I can find no trace of John or his wife Emily in the 1901 Census.

John Backhouse was born 21 October 1907 in Woolwich and died 28 May 1968.

He married Dorothy Edith Faulkner 1 June 1935

Parents were: Albert Thomas Backhouse and Mabel Sarah Kelvie

Children were: John Malcolm Backhouse David Graham Backhouse

John Malcolm Backhouse was born 14 July `1938

He was married to Janet Knapp on 24 June 1961

Children were: Catherine Jane Backhouse (Katie) and Mark Andrew Backhouse

Parents were: John Backhouse and Dorothy Edith Faulkner

Joseph Backhouse was born on 1 February 1833 at Evercreech, Somerset

He was married to Sarah Ann Backhouse (maiden name unknown date unknown.)

Parents were: Benjamin John Backhouse or Rossiter and Ann Boyce

Children were: Eliza Backhouse, Joseph Backhouse, Ann M. Backhouse, Mary Ann Backhouse,
Ada B. Backhouse

In the 1881 Census he is shown as living at the Plough Inn, Wells Road, (Census Place Lyncombe & Widcombe), Somerset with his family. His occupation is shown as Publican & Painter

Also shown on this Census is William Morris (single) whose occupation is shown as a Servant, gardener domestic; aged 31 and who was born in Monkton Grange, Somerset. So too was a John Hewitt (a widower), a visitor, occupation an accountant aged 41 and shown as being born in Bath, Somerset.

Joseph William Backhouse was born abt.1865 in Bath, Somerset. He married Louisa Backhouse (nee Stawell) in Bath, September 1885. Source, Free BMD: Bath, Vol 5c, page 975

Children were: Adolphus C. Backhouse

Parents were: Joseph Backhouse and Sarah Ann Backhouse

In the 1881 Census he is shown as living at the Plough Inn, Wells Road, (Census Place Lyncombe & Widcombe), Somerset with his family. His occupation a painter.

In the 1901 Census he is shown as a House Painter & Decorator living at Myrtle Hill, Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales with his wife and son
Source: RG13, Piece 5108, Folio 138, Page 25, Schedule No: 122

June Claire Backhouse^{(1) (2)} was born on 1 Jun 1963 in 28 Lavernock Road, Bexleyheath, Kent.. She was a Registered Nurse in 1999 in Milton Keynes General Hospital. Nursing in the Special Care Baby Unit of Milton Keynes General Hospital.

Parents: Brian Albert Backhouse and Jean Ann Rowe.

She was married to Nigel Mason in 1998 at the Registry Office, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Children were: Harry Robert Mason, Joseph Lewis Mason.

She was divorced from Graham Atkins in Milton Keynes. Children were: Jamie Scott Atkins.

Other Children were: Daniel Blue Stone .from a previous relationship.

Kenneth John Backhouse was born 23 October 1931 in Wood Green, London. and married Mary Helen Boyce 10 August 1956 in Kensington, London

John took Canadian Citizenship on 15 may 1984 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Parents were: Frank Edward Backhouse and Marie Helen Lydia Adamson

Children were: David Martyn Backhouse, Fiona Jane Backhouse, Frances Hagar Backhouse, Gary John Backhouse

Info from Helen Backhouse

Note from Brian 22 Sept 2004. John & Helen came and stayed in the guest flat this past Sun, Mon & Tues. We had never met before and it was only after Helen had found this web page in early July of this year and wrote that I found out that I had a cousin in Canada. Chancing their blushes my I say what a wonderful couple. Thank you both for such a wonderful visit and to Helen for all the information she has passed over on their family. Helen is trying to persuade John to put all of his family history either down in writing or onto a audio tape so that it can be transcribed. I t would make a wonderful book. How Helen & John met is pure "Mills & Boon"

Kevin Matthew Backhouse^{(1) (2)} (photo) was born on 17 Sep 1969 in The Hainault Maternity Home, Erith, Kent.⁽¹⁵⁾ Parents: Brian Albert Backhouse and Jean Ann Rowe.

He was married to Donna Farmer on 19 Jun 1999 in St Mary's Church, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes.

Children: Maddison Betsy Farmer- Backhouse

He was divorced from Alison Chapman in 1992 in Milton Keynes.

Laura Minnie Backhouse was born abt. 1872 at Tredegar, Monmouth. Source Free BMD Births 1872 Bedwelty (Monmouthshire) 11a 116
She married William Oxbrow in Bromley (District )(Kent) September 1901. Source Free BMD Bromley Sept 1901 2a 1051. Actual place not known further source www;1837online.com Bromley Index, Marriage Sept 2a 1051

Parents were: John Backhouse and Emily Backhouse (nee Baldwin)

She is shown on the 1881 Census (FHL Film 1341194 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0823 Folio 95 Page 9) as living at 57 Arpley Road, Penge, (then) Surrey.

In the 1901 Census Laura is shown as single, aged 28 and living with her sister Ada and brother in law Charles Oxbrow at 33 Parish Lane, Beckenham, Kent. Also in the household is another sister Gertrude aged 18.
Source: RG13, Piece 689, Folio 102, Page 8, Schedule No: 57

I believe Laura and Minnie Backhouse to be one and the same

Lily Blanche Backhouse was born on 1 August 1896 in Mytchet, Surrey. NOTE In the 1901 Census birthplace is given as Frimley, Surrey. She died on 14 April 1980 in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Bournemouth, Dorset and was buried on 17 April 1980. The death certificate states she was born in Bagshot, Surrey, the informant was her son Bryan Edwin Aubrey. on 16 April 1980
Source: Certified Copy of an Entry of Death, entry number 131 in the Registration District of Bournemouth, Sub-district of Bournemouth in the County of Dorset. Number QBDX 201814, Application number
Y 524004.

She married Herbert Aubrey on 22 July 1924 at St Alfege, Greenwich

Parents were: Edwin Backhouse and Emily Finch

Children were: Raymond Gordon Aubrey Bryan Edwin Aubrey

Information re birth and death and marriage taken from IGI, Family Search Ancestral File and has not been verified. The birth place on the IGI is shown as Mychet, Hampshire. See entry of death above.

In the 1901 Census taken on 31 March 1901 she is shown as living in Windlesham , Surrey with her parents and siblings. No street address given. Her father's occupation at this time was Gardener Domestic.
Source: RG13, Piece 594, Folio 64, Page 14, Schedule No: 86

Louisa Bryan Backhouse (maiden name Stawell) was born abt March 1868 in Bath, Somerset. Source Free BMD Bath, march Vol 5c Page 699/

. She was married to Joseph Backhouse in Bath, September 1885. Source, Free BMD: Bath,
September, Vol 5c, page 975

Children were: Adolphus Backhouse

In the 1901 Census she is shown as living at Myrtle Hill, Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales with her husband and son.
Source: RG13, Piece 5108, Folio 138, Page 25, Schedule No: 122

Lucy Backhouse was born 1901 in 32 Tamar Street, Charlton and died at an early age

Parents: Frank Benjamin Backhouse and Frances King.

In the 1901 Census she is shown aged one month and living with her parents in 32 Tamar Street, Charlton.
Source: RG131, Piece 562, Folio 19, Page 30, Schedule No: 202.

Mabel Violet Backhouse was born abt. March 1892 in the Registration District of Bromley, Kent
Source FreeBMD - Birth Index Bromley March 1892 2a 429

Parents were: John Backhouse and Emily Backhouse (nee Baldwin) (Info from Helen Backhouse)

Note from Brian 23 September 2004. I have confirmed the Birth via FreeBMD but on checking the 1901 census her name is not shown she was obviously too young to have married.. I have searched for registration of her death both on FreeBMD and 1837on line but cannot find any reference.

Maddison Betsy Farmer-Backhouse was born on 15 January 2001 (0540hrs) at Milton Keynes General Hospital approximately two weeks premature.

Parents: Kevin Matthew Backhouse and Donna Farmer

Madeleine Backhouse^{(1) (2)} was born on 20 January 1957 in 'B' Camp Married Quarters, Barton Stacey, Hants.. She was Christened in the Garrison Church, 'B' Camp, Barton Stacey, Hants.
Parents: Brian Albert Backhouse and Lucy Willoughby.
She was married to Barry Trowbridge.
Children were, Gary Trowbridge, Kelvin Trowbridge, Kelly Trowbridge.

Maria Backhouse was born abt. 1844 in Evercreech, Somerset. She married Henry March The IGI shows the marriage as 6 November 1865 in Evercreech
The information re Maria came as a complete surprise from my distant cousin Lesley Jeffery (maiden name) who found the connection via these web pages and my thanks to her for the trouble she took to get in touch.

Parents: Benjamin Backhouse and Elizabeth Martin

Children were: Walter H. March, Annie March, Herbert J. March, Willie March, Ethel March, John March, Eliza Ann March

In the 1881 Census she is shown as married, living with her husband Henry March and their children
Walter H. (1868 ) Annie (1871), Herbert J. (1873), Willie (1876 ), Ethel (1878 ), John (1880 ). at Stoney Stratton, Evercreech, Somerset.
Source FHLF 1341579, PRO RG11, Piece 2407, Folio 62, Page 5

When looking at the age of Maria and her mother Elizabeth Martin it is obvious that she was born out of wedlock with her mother being very young. I understand from my distant cousin that there were also other siblings (one of whom was killed in the Evercreech School Fire) that I have yet to trace.

Mark Andrew Backhouse was born 6 May 1968

Mary Ann Backhouse was born abt.1870 in Bath, Somerset

Parents were: Joseph Backhouse and Sarah Ann Backhouse

In the 1881 Census she is shown as a scholar living at the Plough Inn, Wells Road, (Census Place Lyncombe & Widcombe), Somerset with her family.

Mary Ann Backhouse was born abt.1851 in Prestleigh, Somerset.
She was married to James Blandford in 1873. Record of marriage, Shepton Mallett, December 1873, Volume 5c, page 813

Parents were: Benjamin Backhouse and Elizabeth Martin

Children were: Henry B. Blandford, William L. Blandford, Jesse Bandford

She is shown on the 1861 Census (RG 9 1661/52/2) as living at Prestleigh Lane, Doulting, Somerset, aged 10.

In the 1881 Census Mary is actually shown as Mary A. Blondford, aged 29 born "Shipton Mallett" (this should be Shepton Mallett) living with her husband James and children Henry, William, Jesse at Windlesham, Surrey.
Source: FHL Film 1241181, PRO Ref. RG11, Piece 0970, Folio 56, page 19
It is interesting to note that Windlesham is where Mary's mother, Elizabeth Martin was living at the time of the census.

Mary Ann Backhouse was born on 12 July 1816 at Evercreech, Somerset

She died 18 January 1892 in North Boomfield, Trumbull, Ohio, USA and was buried in North Broomfield.

She was married to Daniel Rex (Reakes) on 25 March 1836 in Evercreech, Somerset

Parents were: Benjamin John Backhouse or Rossiter
and Ann Boyce

Children were: Emma Rex, William Reakes, Walter Reakes John "W" Rex. Henry Peter Rex,
Peter Reakes, Hiram Rex, Jane Rex, Martha Rex, Mary Rex, Ella Rex, Anna Keziah Boyce Rex,
Daniel Rex, Eliza Rebecca Rex

The information relating to children and marriage was taken from a downloaded GEDCOM file from Richard Minick http://www.ancestry.com. This file contains information relating to 746 individuals, 228 families, 1956 events, 279 places and the earliest recorded date is the year 984. A mammoth task.

Florence May Backhouse⁽²⁾ was born in March 1904 in Woolwich and died 29 August 1985 in Taunton, Somerset
Info re Aunt May's death from Brida Ann Lock.
Parents: Frank Benjamin Backhouse and Frances King.

She was married to Ernest Lock. in Woolwich 1928. Source 1837online.com (qtr July, Aug, Sept 1928). where her Christian names are shown as Florence May

Children were: Thelma Lock, Peter Lock, Barry Lock.

Source of Birth: Free BMD - entry Backhouse, Florence May, Woolwich March 1904, 1d 1310

Following the death of her husband Ernest Lock in 1964 Aunt May sold up and moved to Creech St Michael, Somerset in 1966 and as my cousin Barry's wife Brida said "it was as though she wanted to return to the Backhouse Family Roots (Evercreech, Somerset). Brida says that she made many friends in the village and eventually Aunt May moved into a "Granny Annexe" built onto their bungalow. As the years progressed Aunt May developed Senile Dementia and it was recommended that she be moved into a residential nursing home after cousin Barry & Brida had looked after her for several years. It was in this nursing home that Aunt May fell and broke her hip. Following this fall she became very poorly and rapidly went "downhill" and died 29August 1885. It is perhaps fitting that I add the following in Brida's own words "I have always been proud to call her my Mum in law , she used to walk our children miles they loved her she was a great Mum and Nan".

May Elizabeth Backhouse was born 20 December 1897 in Windlesham, Surrey and died 12 January 1977 in Feltham, Middlesex. NOTE: In the 1901 Census she is shown as Elizabeth

Parents were: Edwin Backhouse and Emily Finch

Information re Birth and Death has been taken from the IGI, Family Search Ancestral File but has not been verified.
In the 1901 Census taken on 31 March 1901 she is shown as living in Windlesham , Surrey with her parents and siblings. No street address given. Her father's occupation at this time was Gardener Domestic.
Source: RG13, Piece 594, Folio 64, Page 14, Schedule No: 86

Minnie Backhouse was born date and place not yet known.
She married William Oxbrow Bromley District (Kent) September 1901. Source Free BMD Bromley Sept 1901 2a 1051

Parents were: John Backhouse and Emily Backhouse (nee Baldwin)

I believe Minnie and Laura Minnie Backhouse to be the same person

Molly Jane Backhouse was born on 29 December 2000 (0620hrs) at Milton Keynes General Hospital.

Parents: Timothy Edward Backhouse and Lisa Pooley

Nelly Backhouse (nee Tabary) was probably born in France abt. 1871. She married Jesse Backhouse, whilst she was a French Subject, probably September 1895 in Fulham. Source Free BMD. Sept 1895, Vol 1a, page 605

Children were: Frederick Backhouse, Reginald Backhouse, Albert Backhouse, Harold Backhouse

In the 1901 Census she is shown as a French Subject living with her husband and children at 20 Farnell Road, Staines, Middlesex. Also shown at that address is Bessie Backhouse the niece of Jesse Backhouse
Source: RG13, Piece 1175, Folio 77, Page 45, Schedule No: 281.

Norah May Backhouse was born 24 September 1911 in Woolwich.

She married Archibald Ryan Cooper Kelly on 27 August 1938

Parents were: Albert Thomas Backhouse and Mabel Sarah Kelvie

Pauline Backhouse^{(1) (2)} was born on 17 Mar 1960 in 14 Exmoor Quarters, Bordon, Hampshire. She died about 24 Mar 1960 in Winchester County Hospital, Winchester, Hants. . Parents: Brian Albert Backhouse and Doreen Althea Barter.

Reginald Backhouse was born abt. 1897 in Shepherds Bush, London.

Parents were :Jesse Backhouse, and Nelly Backhouse

Rose Ellen Backhouse was born 23 June 1888 in Woolwich, Kent and died July 1956

She was married to James William White on 28 September 1912 in Woolwich

Children were:: Joan Myrtle White

Parents were: Thomas Backhouse(1860- ) and Emma Regina Garrett

In the 1891 Census she was living at 18 Oak Street, Woolwich. with her parents, her brother Albert and an infant brother.

Also at that address at the time of the 1891 Census was Harriett Garrett, a widow, mother of Emma

In the 1901 Census she is shown as residing at 18 Oak Street, Woolwich aged 12
Source: RG13, Piece 568, Folio 42, Page 27, Schedule No: 175.

Information re birth and death given by Katie Backhouse from family papers and records

Sarah Ann Backhouse (maiden name unknown) was born abt.1838 in Weston, Somerset. She was married to Joseph Backhouse place and date unknown. In the 1881 Census she is shown as living at the Plough Inn, Wells Road, (Census Place Lyncombe & Widcombe), Somerset with her family.

Children were: Eliza Backhouse, Joseph Backhouse, Ann M. Backhouse, Mary Ann Backhouse,
Ada B. Backhouse

Salome Backhouse was born on 28 February 1811 at Evercreech, Somerset. Died prior to 1821

Parents were: Benjamin John Backhouse or Rossiter and Ann Boyce

Salome Backhouse was born on 29 June 1821 at Evercreech, Somerset

Parents were: Benjamin John Backhouse or Rossiter and Ann Boyce

Sonia Marie Backhouse was born 31 December1926 ( place not yet known) and married Alfred Heyworth (date and place not yet known)

Parents were: Frank Edward Backhouse and Marie Helen Lydia Adamson

Info from Helen Backhouse

Susan Backhouse^{(1) (2)} was born on 17 May 1954 in Married Quarters, Barton Stacey. Hants. She died 23 October 2000 at 32 Tillingbourne Green, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2HS. Susan was Cremated at Beckenham Crematorium on 31 October 2000.

Cause of Death: a: Respiratory Failure. b: Epilepsy. Certified by: Paul B. Rose, Coroner for the Southern District of London after Post Mortem without Inquest. Certified Copy of an entry of Death No:BD 033361, Registration District of Bromley, Admin District: London Borough of Bromley. Entry No: 60 dated 25 October 2000.

Parents: Brian Albert Backhouse and Lucy Willoughby.

She was married to Barry Freeman. Children were: Simon Freeman, Paul Freeman, Barry Freeman.

I have updated Susan's entry today 14 January 2001 - it has taken me all these weeks to put a final end to her "chapter of life". There is an old expression that parents do not expect their children to depart this life before them and the shock of Susan's passing is one that I still feel deeply. However, when she was first diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 10 her then Consultant told us that her life expectancy would only be till her mid to late 20s. She was 46 when she died so I suppose that one could say that she "gained" an extra 20 years. She was a caring girl, devoted to her children in spite of difficult home circumstances and I loved her dearly. I hadn't seen her for over 12 months but had spoken to her just a couple of weeks prior to her death. When I asked then if she was taken her tablets regularly she said Yes and hadn't "fitted" for some time - in fact we found out that she had taken no medication in 9 months and was "fitting" some two or three times weekly. She spent most of her last couple of weeks following our phone call sitting in a chair doing nothing. I feel she "gave up the ghost". Why her husband or eldest son, (knowing that she wasn't taking medication and "fitting" frequently). didn't get in touch I cannot understand and I feel very bitter.

Timothy Edward Backhouse^{(1) (2)} was born on 8 Jul 1967 in The Hainault Maternity Home, Erith. He was an Assistant Manager, A.R.C.

Parents: Brian Albert Backhouse and Jean Ann Rowe.

He was married to Lisa Pooley on 4 Jul 1998 in Fenny Stratford Register Office, Bletchley, Milton Keynes.

Children: Molly Jane Backhouse

Thomas Backhouse was born 11 December 1859 at Prestleigh, Doulting, Somerset. (Registration District of Shepton Mallet). He died in East Dulwich 2 January 1937

Christening Date: 18 Jan 1860 Recorded in: Evercreech, Somersetshire, England
Father: Benjamin BACKHOUSE
Mother: Elizabeth
Source: FHL Film

Parents were: Benjamin Backhouse and Elizabeth Martin

He married Emma Regina Garrett 7 June 1881 in Woolwich

Children were: Albert T. Backhouse, Rose E Backhouse, Harry Backhouse, Harriett Elizabeth Backhouse
Charles Edward Backhouse Ethel May Backhouse

In the 1881 Census he is shown as a General Labourer lodging at 1 Godfrey Street, Woolwich, Harriett Garrett (a widow **) is shown as Head of household.
Census Place: Woolwich, Kent, England
Source: FHL Film 1341174 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0743 Folio 117 Page 48

In the 1891 Census the family were living at 18 Oak Street, also at that address was Harriett Garrett, a widow, mother of Emily. In the 1901 Census she is no longer living with Tom and his family. Also in this Census it is interesting that Thomas has shortened his name to Tom.
Source RG12, Piece 530, Folio ??, Page 40, Schedule No: 296

In the 1901 Census he is still at 18 Oak Street with his family but Harriett Garrett, is not with them
Source: RG13, Piece 568, Folio 42, Page 27, Schedule No: 175.

He shown on the 1861 Census (RG 9 1661/52/2) as living at Prestleigh Lane, Doulting, Somerset, aged 1

Most of the information regarding Thomas and his family has been given by Katie Backhouse . Interestingly Katie contacted me in 2002 having seen a posting I had put up in 1999 on Ancestry.com search board.

** See entry for William Henry Garrett

Thomas Frederick Backhouse was born 4 February 1915 in Woolwich and died 3 April 1981

He married Irene May Day on 26 December 1939

Parents were: Albert Thomas Backhouse and Mabel Sarah Kelvie

Tom C. Backhouse was born abt. 1894 in North Woolwich, London (Source 1901 Census, see below).

Parents were: Herbert Daniel Backhouse and Lydia Allen

In the 1901 Census Tom C. Backhouse is shown as aged 7 residing with his parents and siblings at 20 Robert Street, East Ham, (then Romford, Essex) in the Ecclesiastical Parish of North Woolwich. Also residing with them as a lodger is Charles Lyons aged 57, a Dock Labourer.
Source 1901 Census RG13 Piece 1607 Folio 35 Page 61 Schedule No: 380

William Backhouse was born abt.1853 at Prestleigh, Somerset.

Parents were: Benjamin Backhouse and Elizabeth Martin

He is shown on the 1861 Census (RG9 1661/52/2) as living at Prestleigh Lane, Doulting, Somerset, aged 8

William Backhouse was born on 29 May 1814 at Evercreech, Somerset

Parents were: Benjamin John Backhouse or Rossiter and Ann Boyce

William A. Backhouse was born abt. 1891 in Chatham, Kent.

Parents were: Frederick Backhouse, and Jessie Backhouse

Winifred Margaret Backhouse was born 9 September 1913 in Woolwich .and died 24 January 1984. She married Leslie George Whymark 6 November 1937

Parents were: Albert Thomas Backhouse and Mabel Sarah Kelvie

Charles Ballinger was born abt May 1691 probably in Evercreech, Somerset. He was christened in Evercreech on 3 May 1691. He married Rebecca Dyke on 21 February 1714 in Evercreech.

Parents were: John Ballinger Elizabeth Ballinger

Children were: Rebekah Ballinger