First Generation  

Death Notes: An Engineer aged 69 of Natural Decay at Hambrook notified by Matilda Coombs present at his death (Matilda still illiterate)

General Notes: RWJC had said that GGG Grandfather (whose he was refering to I'm not sure) had come from Radstock and had moved to Winterbourne he was an engineer in the mines at Coalpit Heath.
From the various sources James was and Engineer, possibly in the mines near Bitton and later at Coalpit Heath, an occupation continued by his son James. By the early 1850s (from daughter Sarah Ann's marriage certificate) he has become a miller with his other son Joseph and possibly son-in-law James Dudden, Sarah Ann's husband. It appears that sometime later he moves from Winterbourne, possibly with Joseph and Matilda, to Hambrook, and perhaps to the Mill itself. He dies thare in 1868 and is referred to as an Engineer on his death certificate.

Census details for James's and Sarah's birthplaces are confused:
for 1851, a transcription, states James was born in Keynsham and Sarah in Camerton
for 1861 states James was born in Somerton and Sarah in Keynsham. obviously at least one of the censuses is wrong.
The name Hicks appears to have been fairly common in the Keynsham and Bitton areas and there is at least one family of Coombs's in Camerton some of whome move to Radstock. So, perhaps the notion that the family originated from Radstock, might not be wrong if, for James, Camerton were to be confused with Somerton


The Coombs Families of Camerton and Radstock
Some of that family are documented in "The Journal of a Somerset Rector 1803-1843" written by James Skinner who WAS the rector of Camerton. The book was edited by Howard and Peter Coombs (assumed to be the Howard in that family).
Also gaining a mention is an 'overseer' called Hicks!

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: Engineer (age 40), 1841, Winterbourne Down.

• 1851 Census: An Engineeer, Kendalshire, Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.

• 1861 Census: A Miller, 1861, Winterbourne Down. Aged 61 born Somerton Somerset

James married Sarah Hicks . Sarah was born in 1800-1801 in Camerton or Keynsham, Somerset.

General Notes: Could this the the Sarah Hicks that made a sampler thats still owned by the family(with VKG).
It reads "Sarah Hix Her Work Aged 10 Years", if not then perhaps an earlier ancestor. There was a letter written to The Times commenting about the workmanship, sent by either Evelyn or Kate Coombes (Noyce)

Census details for James's and Sarah's birthplaces are confused:
for 1851, a transcription, states James was born in Keynsham and Sarah in Camerton
for 1861 states James was born in Somerton and Sarah in Keynsham. obviously at least one of the censuses is wrong.
The name Hicks appears to have been fairly common in the Keynsham and Bitton areas and there is at least one family of Coombs's in Camerton some of whome move to Radstock. So, perhaps the notion that the family originated from Radstock, might not be wrong if, for James, Camerton were to be confused with Somerton

The Coombs Families of Camerton and Radstock
Some of that family are documented in "The Journal of a Somerset Rector 1803-1843" written by James Skinner who WAS the rector of Camerton. The book was edited by Howard and Peter Coombs (assumed to be the Howard in that family).
Also gaining a mention is an 'overseer' called Hicks!

Noted events in her life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 40), 1841, Winterbourne Down.

• 1851 Census: Kendalshire, Winterbourne, Gloucestershire. states born in Camerton

• 1861 Census: 1861, Winterbourne Down. Aged 60 Born Keynsham

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 F    i. Sarah Ann Coombs was born in 1828 in Bitton, Gloucestershire and was christened on 20 Apr 1828 in Bitton, Gloucestershire.

+ 3 M    ii. James Coombs was born in Mar 1830 in Bitton, Gloucestershire, was christened on 28 Mar 1830 in Bitton, Gloucestershire, died on 05 Jan 1914 in Kingswood, at age 83, and was buried in Winterbourne Down.

+ 4 F    iii. Mary Coombs was born in 1831 in Bitton, Gloucestershire and was christened on 10 Jul 1831 in Bitton, Gloucestershire.

+ 5 M    iv. Joseph Coombs was born on 12 Jan 1840 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire, died on 19 Sep 1907 in Chipping Sodbury, at age 67, and was buried in All Saints, Winterbourne Down.

  Second Generation  

Christening Notes:As Combs; Bristol Baptisms Index V4 : BI2A 63 497

Noted events in her life were:

• She was baptized as Sarah Ann Combs on 20 Apr 1828 in Bitton, Gloucestershire. (Bristol Baptisms Index V4 (BI2A - 63 - 497) Bristol & Avon FHS)

• 1841 Census: (aged 13), 1841, Winterbourne Down.

• 1851 Census: A Dressmaker, Kendalshire, Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.

• 1861 Census: (age 33 born Bitton), 1861, Clutton.

• 1871 Census: A Dressmaker (aged 43 born Bitton), 1871, Bristol. 8 Milsom St (just off the Pennywell Rd)

• 1881 Census: Widowed, St Philip & Jacob, Bristol. 25 Milsom St (just off the Pennywell Rd)

Sarah married James Dudden , son of John Dudden and Mary , on 08 Feb 1853 in St Mary Redcliff, Bristol. James was born in 1828 in Temple Cloud, Clutton, Somerset and died in 1871, at age 43.

Marriage Notes: Marriage Certificate 8th Feb 1853 at the Parish Church, St Mary Redcliff, Bristol after Banns by Edwin Foyle, Curate Witnesses are James Coombs and Mary Coombs
James Dudden aged 25 a Miller of 9 Cathay, Father John Dudden is a Relieving Officer
Sarah Ann Coombs aged 25 of 9 Cathay, Father James Coombs is a Miller.

Of the witnesses James could be Sarah's father or brother, Mary really must be her sister.

General Notes: 1854 on Mary Sarah's Birth Certificate a Miller resident of Clutton
1859 on Alfred Parsons' Birth Certificate a Farmer resident of Cloud Hill, Clutton

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 12 born Somerset), 1841, High Littleton.

• 1851 Census: Farmer Renting 30 acres (aged 33 MUST BE 23 born Temple Cloud), High Littleton.

• 1861 Census: Farmer (age 33 born Temple Cloud), 1861, Clutton. occ 19 acres

• 1871 Census: Yeoman (aged 43 born Temple Cloud), 1871, Bristol. 8 Milsom St (just off the Pennywell Rd)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 6 F    i. Mary Sarah Dudden was born on 15 Feb 1854 in Cloud Hill, Clutton.

+ 7 M    ii. John James Dudden was born in 1857 in Wells, Somerset.

+ 8 M    iii. Alfred Parsons Dudden was born on 22 Jul 1859 in Cloud Hill, Clutton and died in 1882 in Bristol, at age 23.

Christening Notes:As Combs; Bristol Baptisms Index V4 : BI2A 76 605

Death Notes:

Burial Notes: Buried at Winterbourne Down with Mary beneath trees and beneath 3 sisters (incl Bertha & Kate) RWJC/AM
Grave not found in 2003 ADC/GMK

General Notes: Engineer in the Mines Coalpit Heath
Buried at Winterbourne Down with Mary beneath trees and beneath 3
sisters (incl Bertha & Kate) RWJC

In Kelly's Directory of 1879,1885 he is listed as a Shop Keeper

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 10), 1841, Winterbourne Down.

• 1851 Census: An Engineer, Kendalshire, Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.

• 1861 Census: An Engineer (aged 29 Born Bitton), 1861, Winterbourne Down.

• 1871 Census: Engine Fitter at Coal Works (Aged 41 born Bitton), 1871, Winterbourne.

• 1881 Census: An Engine Fitter (age 51 born Bitton), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: Engine Fitter (aged 61 born Wick), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1901 Census: Retired Engine Fitter (age 70 born Wick),Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.

James married Mary Webbelee , daughter of Jacob Webbelee and Ann Phillips , on 12 Jul 1863 in St Pauls, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Mary was born in Jul 1832 in Stoke Gifford, christened on 08 Jul 1832 in Stoke Gifford, died in Mar 1917 in Keynsham, Somerset, at age 84, and was buried in Winterbourne Down.

Marriage Notes: Marriage Certificate1th July 1863 at the Parish Church, St Paul, Bristol after Banns Witnesses are William and Mary White
James Coombs of full age an Engineer of Portland Mew? Father James Coombs is a Miller.
Mary Webbelee of full age of Newfoundland Gardens. Father Jacob is a Carpenter.

Have confirmed a Newfoundland Gardens did exist in St. Pauls, Bristol 1851.

General Notes: Buried at Winterbourne Down with James beneath trees and beneath 3
sisters (incl Bertha & Kate) RWJC

Noted events in her life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 9), 1841, Canning St. Pennywell Rd, Bristol.

• 1851 Census: Mangotsfield.

• 1861 Census: NOT found in S Gloucs or illegible but not with parents, 1861.

• 1871 Census: (aged 38 born Bristol), 1871, Winterbourne.

• 1881 Census: A General Shop Keeper (age 48 born Bristol), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: (aged 58 born Bristol), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1901 Census: (age 66 born Bristol),Winterbourne.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 9 F    i. Mary Anna Coombs was born on 07 Dec 1864 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.

+ 10 F    ii. Bertha Emily Coombs was born on 17 Feb 1867 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire, died in Feb 1939 in Downend, at age 72, and was buried on 14 Feb 1939 in Winterbourne Down.

She never married.

+ 11 M    iii. Frederick James Coombes was born on 23 Jun 1869 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire, died on 01 Mar 1946, at age 76, and was buried in Mar 1946 in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.

+ 12 F    iv. Kate Maria Coombs was born on 02 May 1871 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire, died in Apr 1957 in Cleeve Hill, at age 85, and was buried on 06 Apr 1957 in Winterbourne Down.

She never married.

+ 13 M    v. Philip John Coombs was born in 1873 in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire and died in 1952, at age 79.

Christening Notes:As Combs; Bristol Baptisms Index V4 : BI2A 86 681

Noted events in her life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 9), 1841, Winterbourne Down.

• 1851 Census: A Dressmaker, Kendalshire, Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.

Birth Notes: Birth Certificate 12th Jan 1840 at Winterbourne to James and Sarah (formally Hicks) Coombs. James is an Engineer. James notified on 17-Feb-1840

Burial Notes: Upper Level behind Church and through the gate 1/3 -1/2 way down 2 or 3 Graves to the right of path

In Memory of Joseph Coombs
Died September 19th 1907 Aged 67
Also of Matilda Widow of the above
Died January 20th 1910 Aged 73

Grant unto him that he may
find mercy of the lord in
that day. 2 Timothy 1 1S

Noted events in his life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 1), 1841, Winterbourne Down.

• 1851 Census: A scholar, Kendalshire, Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.

• 1861 Census: a Miller, 1861, Winterbourne Down. aged 20 born Winterbourne

• 1871 Census: Miller (aged 33 born Winterbourne), 1871, Hambrook, Winterbourne.

• 1881 Census: A Corn Miller (age 43 born Winterbourne), Lawes Mill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: Miller (aged 51 Born Winterbourne), Hambrook, Winterbourne.Hambrook Mill

• 1901 Census: A Corn Miller (age 61 born Winterbourne),Hambrook, Winterbourne. Working on own account at Hambrook Mill

• He worked as a Miller. Mentioned in a Kelly Directory for 1889
COOMBS J miller 1889 Bristol Hambrook Fishponds
also in Kelly's for 1897 and 1906 Miller (Water)

Joseph married Matilda Webley , daughter of William Webley and Elizabeth , on 15 Jul 1866 in St, James, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Matilda was born about Dec 1836 in Frampton Cotterell, died on 30 Jan 1910 in Chipping Sodbury, about age 73, and was buried in All Saints, Winterbourne Down.

Marriage Notes: Marriage Certificate 15th July 1866 at the Parish Church, St James, Bristol after Banns by William Bathwick, Curate. Witnesses are James and Sarah Ann Dudden.
Joseph Coombs aged 25 a Miller of Charles St, Father James Coombs is a Miller.
Matilda Webley aged 25 of Charles St, Father William is a Labourer.

Matilda signs with her mark. The witnesses are Joseph's sister and her husband.

Noted events in her life were:

• 1841 Census: (aged 4), 1841, Frampton Cotterell.

• 1851 Census: A Field Labourer, Frampton Cotterell.

• 1861 Census: Dairymaid with Farmer William James or Jones aged 23, 1861, Hinton, Berkeley, Gloucestershire.

• 1871 Census: (aged 34 born Frampton Cotterell, 1871, Hambrook, Winterbourne.

• 1881 Census: Millers Wife (age 44 born Frampton Cotterell), Lawes Mill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: (aged 52 born Frampton Cotterell), Hambrook, Winterbourne.Hambrook Mill

• 1901 Census: (age 63 born Frampton Cotterell),Hambrook, Winterbourne.

  Third Generation

Birth Notes: GRO Mar 1854 Clutton

Noted events in her life were:

• 1861 Census: (age 7 born Clutton), 1861, Clutton.

• 1871 Census: Milliner (aged 17 born Clutton), 1871, Bristol. 8 Milsom St (just off the Pennywell Rd)

• 1881 Census: (age 27 born Temple Cloud), St Philip & Jacob, Bristol. 7 Milsom St

Mary married William Gaisford Wrentmore , son of John Wrentmore and Mary , in 1872 in Bristol. William was born about 1850 in Bristol and died in 1899 in Bristol, about age 49.

Marriage Notes: Marriages Dec 1872
DUDDEN Mary Sarah Bristol 6a 146
HOOLE Lawrence Bristol
Veal Margaret Bristol
Wrentmore William Gaisford Bristol

Noted events in his life were:

• 1851 Census: (age 1 born Bristol), St Philip & Jacob, Bristol. Stroud Place

• 1861 Census: (age 11 born Bristol), 1861, St Pauls, Bristol, Gloucestershire. 28 Penn St

• 1871 Census: Master Upholsterer (age 21 born Bristol), 1871, St Pauls, Bristol, Gloucestershire. 28 Penn St

• 1881 Census: Mattress Maker (age 31 born Bristol), St Philip & Jacob, Bristol. 7 Milsom St

Children from this marriage were:

+ 14 F    i. Adela Winifred Wrentmore was born in 1875 in Bristol.

+ 15 M    ii. William John Wrentmore was born in 1877 in Bristol.

Birth Notes: GRO Jun 1857 Wells (Volume and Page not legible but also a Mary Jane also in Wells in same quarter)

Noted events in his life were:

• 1861 Census: (age 4 born Wells), 1861, Clutton.

• 1871 Census: French Polisher (aged 14 born Wells), 1871, Bristol. 8 Milsom St (just off the Pennywell Rd)

• 1881 Census: French Polisher (aged 23 born Wells), St Philip & Jacob, Bristol. 25 Milsom St (just off the Pennywell Rd)

Death Notes:
GRO Q to Dec 1882 DUDDEN Alfred Parsons aged 23 Barton Regis

Noted events in his life were:

• 1861 Census: (age 1 born Clutton), 1861, Clutton.

• 1871 Census: (aged 11 born Clutton), 1871, Bristol. 8 Milsom St (just off the Pennywell Rd)

• 1881 Census: Shoemaker (aged 21 Born Cloud Hill, Clutton), St Philip & Jacob, Bristol. 25 Milsom St (just off the Pennywell Rd)

• He worked as a Shoe/Boot Maker in Bristol.

Alfred married Kate Bettey , daughter of John Bettey , on 18 Apr 1881 in St Philip & Jacob, Bristol. Kate was born about 1858 in Lydford, Somerset.

Marriage Notes: Eighteenth of April 1881.
Alfred Parsons Dudden aged 21 Boot Maker of Town Hill, Father James Dudden a Farmer.
Kate Bettey aged 23 of St. Philips Marsh, Father John Bettey a Labourer.

Wittnessed by William George and Eliza Jane Bettey

Research Notes: Kate not found as Dudden after the death of Alfred Parsons
Possible marriage to Richard Edward Fanning at Chorlton in 1886
on 1891 C
A Kate and Richard E Fanning may be found in Gorton, Manchester with Kate age 34 born in Lydford, Somerset
Plus a daughter Kate age 6 born W Gorton and
Step-Daughter Florence K Dudlow age 8 born Bristol

In 1901 the same family is found but with Florence Kate's name being Dudden and being born in Burby ??? Yorks !
and Daughter Kate Eleanor age 16; Daughter Minnie Ida Isabel age 8 both born Manchester

But I can find no obvious GRO Birth for Florence Kate, the only possiblity is in Swansea Jun 1883

Noted events in her life were:

• 1861 Census: (age 4 born E Lydford), 1861, Lydford, Somerset. Vistor at Farm of Sarah Bettey Widow age 67 born Martock
167 acres empl 3 men and 3 boys
James Bettey (son age 33 born Martock)

1851 E Lydford
BEHES ?? / BETTES ?? Sarah 56 Widow/er Farmer 75 Acres Martock, Som.
John 23 Martock, Som.
Sarah 21 Martock, Som.
George 18 Martock, Som.
James 14 Martock, Som.

1841 Milton, Martock
William 45 Farmer
Sarah 45
Jane 15
William 15
John 13
Sarah 11
George 9
James 4

• 1871 Census: General Servant (age 15 born Lydford), 1871, Bedminster.

• 1891 Census: (age 34 born Lydford), Gorton, Manchester.

• 1901 Census: (age 44 born Lydford),Gorton, Manchester.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 16 F    i. Florence Kate Dudden was born about 1882 in Bristol.

General Notes: RWJC only identified as 'Girl to Australia'

Noted events in her life were:

• 1871 Census: (aged 6 born Winterbourne), 1871, Winterbourne.

• 1881 Census: (age 16 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

Death Notes: GRO Mar 1939 Kingswood aged 71

Living at 74 Cleeve Hill, Downend

General Notes: RWJC identified as a self-employed dressmaker in Mangotsfield, Died unmarried
Buried at Winterbourne Down with 2 Sisters (incl Kate) beneath trees and
above parents RWJC/AM
Grave not found 2003 ADC/GMK

Noted events in her life were:

• 1871 Census: (aged 4 born Winterbourne), 1871, Winterbourne.

• 1881 Census: (age 14 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: Dressmaker (aged 24 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1901 Census: A Dressmaker (age 30 born Winterbourne)Working From Home,Winterbourne Down. Working on own account From Home

She never married.

Death Notes: GRO Q Mar 1946 Wallasey

Noted events in his life were:

• 1871 Census: (aged 1 born Winterbourne), 1871, Winterbourne.

• 1881 Census: (age 11 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: Steam Engine Maker-Fitter (Age 25 born Winterbourne), 163 Granton Rd, Everton, Liverpool.

• 1901 Census: A fitter foreman (age 35 born Winterbourne),163 Granton Rd, Everton, Liverpool.

• He was buried at the Grave 12C in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead in 1946.

Frederick married Kate Noyce , daughter of Alfred Noyce and Sarah Fripp , on 24 Dec 1889 in Kingscote, Gloucestershire. Kate was born on 13 Dec 1863 in Broughton, Hampshire, christened on 07 Feb 1864 in Broughton, Hampshire, died on 22 Apr 1948, at age 84, and was buried in Apr 1948 in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.

Marriage Notes: Marriage Certificate 24th Dec 1889 at the Parish Church, Kingscote, Gloucestershire after Banns by A W Cornwall. Witnesses are Alfred Noyce and Charles A Daniels
Frederick James Coombs aged 22 an Engineer of Everton, Father James Coombs is an Engineer
Kate Noyce aged 25 of Kingscote, Father Alfred is a Schoolmaster

Of the witnesses Alfred Noyce is Kate's father, he is a now a resident of Kingscote.

Noted events in her life were:

• 1871 Census: (aged 7 Born Broughton), 1871, Broughton Gifford, Wiltshire.

• 1881 Census: A School Teacher (age 17 born Broughton), The Schoolhouse, Bradford On Avon.

• 1891 Census: (age 25 born Stockbridge), 163 Granton Rd, Everton, Liverpool.

• 1901 Census: (age 35 born Stockbridge, Hants),163 Granton Rd, Everton, Liverpool.

• She was buried at the Grave 12c in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead in 1948. look at grave 14c as well

Children from this marriage were:

+ 17 F    i. Kathleen Edith Mary Coombes was born in Jun 1892 in Liverpool, was christened on 23 Sep 1892 in Winterbourne Down, died on 11 Jun 1911 in Poulton cum Seacombe, at age 19, and was buried in 1911 in Grave 12C Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.

She never married.

+ 18 F    ii. Evelyn Margaret Coombes was born on 24 Mar 1894 in Liverpool, was christened on 07 Aug 1894 in Winterbourne Down, died on 13 Jun 1980 in Wallasey, at age 86, and was buried in 1980 in Grave 12C (Look At 14C As Well) Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.

She never married.

+ 19 M    iii. Frederick James Coombes was born in 1896 in Liverpool and died about 1932, about age 36.

+ 20 M    iv. Reginald Walter James Coombes was born on 23 Feb 1907 in Poulton, The Wirral, died on 06 Jul 1987 in Bath, at age 80, and was buried in 1987 in Bath.

Birth Notes: Birth Certificate on 2nd May 1871 at Winterbourne to James and Mary (formally Webbelee) James is an Engine Fitter, Mary notifies on 9-Jun-1871

Death Notes:

General Notes: RWJC identified as a Schoolteacher (infants) in Mangotsfield, died unmarried
Buried at Winterbourne Down with 2 Sisters (incl Bertha) beneath trees
and above parents. RWJC/AM
Grave not found in 2003 ADC/GMK

Noted events in her life were:

• 1881 Census: (age born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: (aged 19 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1901 Census: A School Teacher (age 28 born Winterbourne),Winterbourne Down.

She never married.

Death Notes:
GRO poss Q Dec 1952 Kingswood Philip J age 79

General Notes: RWJC Identified as an Engineer in charge CoalPit Heath

Noted events in his life were:

• 1881 Census: (age 7 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1891 Census: Engine Fitter (aged 17 born Winterbourne), Harcombs Hill, Winterbourne.

• 1901 Census: An Engine Fitter (age 27 born Winterbourne),Winterbourne Down.

Philip married Isabel Bird .

Marriage Notes: Marriages Dec 1910

Bird Isabella Bristol 6a 210

Children from this marriage were:

+ 21 M    i. Stewart Coombs .

  Fourth Generation

Birth Notes:
GRO Births Jun 1875 WRENTMORE Adela Winifred Clifton

Noted events in her life were:

• 1881 Census: (age 5 born Bristol), St Philip & Jacob, Bristol. 7 Milsom St

Adela married (name unknown) in 1899 in Bristol.

Marriage Notes:
Marriages Sep 1899 Bristol
Barrow Bertram
Stone Jim
Woodman Lily
Wrentmore Adela Winifred

Birth Notes: GRO Births Sep 1877 Wrentmore William John Barton Regis

Noted events in his life were:

• 1881 Census: (aged 3 born Bristol), St Philip & Jacob, Bristol. 7 Milsom St

• 1901 Census: Bedding Manufacturer (age 23 born Bristol),Bristol.

William married Sarah Jane Boulton , daughter of Henry Boulton and Sarah , in 1899 in Bristol. Sarah was born about 1877 in Bristol.

Marriage Notes: Marriages Mar 1899 Bristol
Boulton Sarah Jane
Wrentmore William John

Noted events in her life were:

• 1891 Census: (age 13 born Bristol), Bristol.

• 1901 Census: (age 23 born Bristol),Bristol.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 22 M    i. Gilbert Wrentmore was born in 1899 in Bristol.

+ 23 F    ii. Florence Louise Wrentmore was born in 1901 in Bristol.

Birth Notes: Have been unable to identify a positive GRO reference, only possible one in Swansea

Noted events in her life were:

• 1891 Census: (age 8 born Bristol), Gorton, Manchester.70 Victoria St E (mis-spelt surname Dudlow) step-daur of Richard E Fanning

• 1901 Census: Skirt merchant (age 18 born ??),Gorton, Manchester. Step Daur of Richard E Fanning birthplace Burby ?? Yorks obviously wrong
194 Morton St, Longsight

Florence married (name unknown) in 1906.

Marriage Notes: GRO Florence Kate Q Sep 1906 Chorlton

Death Notes: Death Certificate on 11th Jun 1911 at 22 The Grove, Poolton cum Seacombe, aged 19, of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Certified by Henry Buxton MD, Daughter of Frederick James Coombes a Mechanical Engineer he is present at her death and notifies on 12-Jun-1911

Noted events in her life were:

• 1901 Census: (age 8 born Liverpool),163 Granton Rd, Everton, Liverpool.

• She was buried at the Grave 12C in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead in 1911. (Look At 14C As Well)

She never married.

Christening Notes:August 7th, Eveline Margaret Coombes Parish Magazine

General Notes: A Schoolteacher of Art at Somerville School, Poulton Road.
Not Present on 1901 Census

Noted events in her life were:

• 1901 Census: NOT ON CENSUS, .

• She was buried in Grave 12C Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead in 1980. (Look At 14C As Well)

She never married.

General Notes: A chartered accountant (Director)

Noted events in his life were:

• 1901 Census: (age 4 born Liverpool),163 Granton Rd, Everton, Liverpool.

Frederick married Renee Lawson in 1926 in Birkenhead.

Marriage Notes: GRO Dec 1926 Birkenhead

Children from this marriage were:

+ 24 M    i. Living

General Notes: In a conversation with GMC he thought that his Great Great Great Grandfather came from Radstock, but moved to Winterbourne. His grandfather was an engineer in charge of the mine at Coalpit Heath (nearby), his father may have fallen out and moved to Liverpool ( Bootle/Sandhills ) before his firm was move to Birkenhead. He remembers Deveraux Drive, Seacombe (was there on 14th June 1907 aged 4 months) and The Grove, Poulton. One of his earlier memories was of his sister, Kathleen, threatening to 'pull the chain' whilst he was on the toilet! He could have been no more than 4 years old at the time. He became Chief Electrical Engineer at Stothert and Pitt and invented improvements to Electro-magnitic brakes used in cranes, patent GB 541310
DRC has a copy of his retirement announcement.

Noted events in his life were:

• On 14 Jun 1907 at Deveraux Drive, Seacombe

Reginald married Violet Iris Jenkins , daughter of William David Jenkins and Florence Margaret Dunham Weir Bonar , on 15 Sep 1932 in Egremont. Violet was born on 19 Jun 1908 in Wallasey and died on 03 Dec 1976 in Bath, at age 68.

Marriage Notes: GRO Sep 1932 Birkenhead

Children from this marriage were:

+ 25 F    i. Living

+ 26 M    ii. Living

+ 27 F    iii. Living

General Notes: RWJC idenified as Lloyds Insurance inspector in Gibraltar, married with Children.

Noted events in his life were:

• Misc Note: To Gibraltar.