the Bandy Families of British Origin

Ronald Frank Griffin^1,2

b. c 1899

Pedigree

Birth*

c 1899

Ronald Frank Griffin whose parents are unknown was born c 1899.¹

Marriage*

Dec 1924

On Dec 1924 Ronald Frank Griffin married Doris May Bandy, daughter of William Bandy and Susan Sharp, in Luton, BDF, ENG,The children of this marriage were: Marie Victoria Griffin 1927
Eric Frank Griffin 1931.¹

Emigration*

1938

Ronald Frank Griffin and Doris May Bandy emigrated in 1938 from AUS.²

Family

Doris May Bandy b. Dec 1899, d. 1985

Citations

[S25] Researcher: Peter G Jones' complete extract of the GRO Index :PJ: GRO 3b 976(D:19).
[S39] Information from Eric Griffin by email Feb 2008.

Last Edited

11 Apr 2025

Thomas Griffin¹

b. c 1800

Pedigree

Birth*

c 1800

Thomas Griffin whose parents are unknown was born c 1800; Plumber.¹

Marriage

Thomas Griffin married Hannah Unknown.²

Family

Hannah Unknown b. c 1793

Child

Mary Ann Griffin+¹ b. 1821, d. Sep 1874

Citations

[S14] Certified Copy of Birth Marriage or Death Entry :M Cert 71 GRO Ref: Hastings 7 571 Dec Q 841.
[S13] 1841 Census :Ancestry.co.uk.

Last Edited

29 Mar 2025

Thomas M Griffin¹

b. c 1907

Pedigree

Birth*

c 1907

Thomas M Griffin whose parents are unknown was born c 1907.¹

Marriage*

19 Aug 1933

On Saturday, 19 Aug 1933 Thomas M Griffin married Catherine Irene Nelson, daughter of William Charles Nelson and Jane Ann Chilton, in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA,Katherine is 18, daughter of Wm C and JaneAnn Chilton. He is 26 son of Michael and Mar9 Wallace, both factory workers.¹

Census*

1940

Thomas M Griffin and Catherine Irene Nelson appeared on the census of 1940 at 2317 Maryland, Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA; Thomas is 33, B: Canada a Machine Operator. "Kathreen" is 25, they have three daughters.²

Family

Catherine Irene Nelson b. 1915

Citations

[S176] Marriage: Anc: Katherine Irene Nelson in the Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 County File Number: 22488 State File Number: 25 12727
M Cert Image seen and saved.
[S175] Online image of the census "US 1940 Census: Anc:; Year: 1940;Year: 1940; Census Place: Flint, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01894; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 85-67."

Last Edited

8 Sep 2019

Christopher J Griffiths¹

b. c 1919

Pedigree

Birth*

c 1919

Christopher J Griffiths whose parents are unknown was born c 1919.¹

Marr Reg*

Sep 1956

The marriage of Christopher J and Violet Ellen Nelson was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1956.¹

Family

Violet Ellen Nelson b. 23 Dec 1919

Citations

[S173] GRO Index "Marriage: FmP: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 VIOLET E NELSON
Marriage quarter 3 1956 West Ham Volume 5A Page number 1867 Spouse's last name Griffiths
VIOLET E NELSON married Christopher J Griffiths."

Last Edited

21 Oct 2019

William Charles Griffiths^1,2

b. c 1872

Pedigree

Birth*

c 1872

William Charles Griffiths whose parents are unknown was born c 1872.¹

Marriage*

Mar 1897

On Mar 1897 William Charles Griffiths married Louisa Bandy, daughter of Henry Bandy and Ann Jackson, in Richmond upon Thames, SRY, ENG.¹

Census 1911*

2 Apr 1911

William Charles Griffiths and Louisa Bandy appeared in the 1911 census at 20 Eve Rd, Isleworth, MDX, ENG. Widowed father Henry, 74, is living with his daughter Louisa, her husband and children: Ellen Kate, Daughter 13, Dorothy Alice, daughter 11, John William, son 7.²

Family

Louisa Bandy b. 5 Jan 1872

Citations

[S25] Researcher: Peter G Jones' complete extract of the GRO Index :PJ: GRO 2A 569(C:4a).
[S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Census 1911 : Findmypast.com (RG14PN6812 RG78PN340 RD128 SD1 ED7 SN235)."

Last Edited

20 Nov 2009

Elizabeth Grigg

b. c 1852

Reference

D1426-S1

Father

William Grigg b. c 1830

Pedigree

Birth*

c 1852

Elizabeth Grigg , daughter of William Grigg, was born c 1852 at Flamstead, HRT, ENG.¹

Marriage*

3 Dec 1870

On Saturday, 3 Dec 1870 Elizabeth Grigg married William Bandy, son of David Bandy and Mary Ann Godfrey, in St Leonard's, Flamstead, HRT, ENG,he a straw drawer age 21 , she 20. Both mark.^2,3,4

Census 1871*

2 Apr 1871

The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists Elizabeth Grigg and William Bandy at at no 157, Flamstead, HRT, ENG.⁵

Census*

3 Apr 1881

Elizabeth Grigg appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at Pie Corner Cottage (3), Flamstead, HRT, ENG; wife age 28, Bonnet Sewer.⁶

(Witness) Death

Jun 1884

She witnessed the Death of William Bandy in Jun 1884 at Hemel Hempstead, HRT, ENG; age 33.⁷

Marriage*

7 Feb 1885

On Saturday, 7 Feb 1885 Elizabeth Grigg married William Faulder in St Mary, Redbourn, HRT, ENG.⁸

Census 1891*

5 Apr 1891

Elizabeth Grigg and William Faulder appeared in the 1891 census at 3 Fish St, Redbourn, HRT, ENG.⁹

Family 1

William Bandy b. 19 Dec 1850, d. Jun 1884

Children

Mary Ann Jane Bandy b. 24 Aug 1872
Frederick William Bandy b. 25 Jan 1876, d. 23 Feb 1903
Arthur Dennis Bandy b. 16 May 1878, d. Mar 1883

Family 2

William Faulder b. c 1852

Citations

[S5] 1881 Census CD.
[S25] Researcher: Peter G Jones' complete extract of the GRO Index :PJ: Vital Records Index FHL No: 1537681.
[S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI).
[S74] Guild of One-Name Studies researcher: "Anni Berman M Cert 339 (GMC) GRO Ref: 3a 544."
[S4] 1871 Census :RG 10 1388 p 30.
[S5] 1881 Census CD :RG11/1445 f. 60.
[S25] Researcher: Peter G Jones' complete extract of the GRO Index :PJ: GRO 3A 305(B:134) Hemel Hempstead 1884.06.00.
[S74] Guild of One-Name Studies researcher: "M Cert 90 GRO 3A 454 St Albans MarQ 1885 GOONS MC Anni Berman."
[S8] 1891 Census :Ancestry.com image checked.

Last Edited

30 Jan 2018

William Grigg

b. c 1830

Pedigree

Birth*

c 1830

William Grigg whose parents are unknown was born c 1830.

Family

Child

Elizabeth Grigg+ b. c 1852

Last Edited

30 Jul 2005

Elizabeth Grimes¹

b. 1682

Reference

D0108-S1

Pedigree

Birth*

1682

Elizabeth Grimes whose parents are unknown was born in 1682; age 30 at marriage.¹

Residence*

1712

In 1712 Elizabeth lived at Beachampton, BKM, ENG.¹

Marriage*

12 Jun 1712

On Sunday, 12 Jun 1712 Elizabeth Grimes married John Bandy, son of Richard Bandy and Richard's Maria Unknown in Great Horwood, in Buckingham, BKM, ENG,by Licence and Bond which say he was a grazier widow age 50 of Beachhampton, she was 30.²

Bequest*

1 Sep 1713

Elizabeth Grimes was left in the will of John Bandy on 1 Sep 1713; the rest of the estate including the Messuage at Nash.³

Family

John Bandy b. 2 Oct 1664, d. 1714

Child

Anne Bandy⁴ b. 5 Apr 1713

Citations

[S12] Bucks Marriage Index.
[S12] Bucks Marriage Index :Marriage Bond: D/A/M/B/133.
[S31] Will 1713 John of Beachampton.
[S10] Parish Register extracted by Derek Bandy.

Last Edited

12 Nov 2021

unknown Grimmer¹

b. c 1919

Pedigree

Birth*

c 1919

unknown Grimmer whose parents are unknown was born c 1919.¹

Marriage*

Jun 1938

On Jun 1938 unknown Grimmer married Jean Bandy, daughter of Frederick James Bandy and Emily M Biswell, in Aylesbury, BKM, ENG.¹

Family

Jean Bandy b. Sep 1919

Citations

[S25] Researcher: Peter G Jones' complete extract of the GRO Index :PJ: GRO 3a 3871(D.28A).

Last Edited

7 Dec 2005

Dan Groom¹

b. c 1770

Pedigree

Birth*

c 1770

Dan Groom whose parents are unknown was born c 1770.¹

Marriage*

4 Jan 1790

On Monday, 4 Jan 1790 Dan Groom married Elizabeth Bandy, daughter of Thomas Bandy and Elizabeth Philpott, in Houghton Regis, BDF, ENG.¹

Family

Elizabeth Bandy b. 9 Mar 1777

Citations

[S10] Parish Register extracted by Derek Bandy.

Last Edited

15 Feb 2007

Hannah Groome

b. c 1844, d. Feb 1915

Reference

D1307-S1

Father

John Groome¹ b. c 1820

Pedigree

Charts

line of Richard's Father c 1505

Birth*

c 1844

Hannah Groome , daughter of John Groome, was born c 1844 at Higham Ferrers, NTH, ENG.²

Marriage

12 Nov 1867

On Tuesday, 12 Nov 1867 Hannah Groome married John Francis Bandey, son of Thomas Bandey and Ann Allen, in Higham Ferrers, NTH, ENG,He is a Tailor, both otp, both sign. Sophia BANDEY & Thomas WOOLEY witness.³

Marr Reg*

Dec 1867

The marriage of Hannah and John Francis Bandey was registered in at Wellingborough, NTH, ENG, in the quarter ending at the end of Dec 1867.^2,4

Census 1871*

2 Apr 1871

The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists Hannah Groome and John Francis Bandey at at Rushaw Hill, Rushden, NTH, ENG. John Francis is a Tailor and wife Hannah a dressmaker.⁵

Census*

3 Apr 1881

Hannah Groome appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at High Street, Rushden, NTH, ENG.⁶

(Witness) Death

Dec 1882

She witnessed the Death of John Francis Bandey in Dec 1882 at Wellingborough, NTH, ENG; age 38, Wife Hannah is a widow in 1901.^7,8

Census 1891*

5 Apr 1891

Hannah Groome appeared in the 1891 census at Moor Rd, Rushden, NTH, ENG. Hannah is a 47 yr old widowed Housekeeper. All the children are living with her. All except the youngest working in the shoe industry.⁹

Census

31 Mar 1901

She appeared on the census of 31 Mar 1901 at 54 Moor Rd, Rushden, NTH, ENG; widowed mother age 54.⁷

(Witness) Census 1911

2 Apr 1911

She appeared as Hannah, widowed is 67 in the household of William Alfred Bandey in the 1911 census at 54 Moor Road, at Rushden; William is 41, a shoe laster. His mother and sister live with him.¹⁰

Death*

Feb 1915

Hannah Groome died, Wellingborough, NTH in Feb 1915 (age 71).¹¹

Burial*

2 Feb 1915

She was buried on 2 Feb 1915 at Rushden Cemetery, Rushden, NTH, ENG.¹²

Family

John Francis Bandey b. 1844, d. Dec 1882

Children

John Albert Bandey¹³ b. Jun 1868, d. Sep 1868
William Alfred Bandey² b. 19 May 1869, d. Oct 1948
George Albert Bandey+² b. 8 Feb 1871, d. Sep 1947
Mary Ann Florence Bandey² b. 1 Mar 1873
John Thomas Bandey¹⁴ b. Jun 1875, d. Dec 1875
John Francis Bandey+² b. 14 Aug 1876, d. 15 Aug 1938
Teresa Bandey¹⁵ b. Mar 1879, d. Sep 1880
Emily Bandey⁷ b. 14 Dec 1881

Citations

[S104] Online marriage record :daughter's marriage: Ancestry: All Northamptonshire, England, Marriages, 1754-1912, image seen.
[S5] 1881 Census CD.
[S104] Online marriage record :Ancestry: All Northamptonshire, England, Marriages, 1754-1912, image seen.
[S6] General Register Office Index Entry :GRO Ref: 3b 321.
[S4] 1871 Census :Ancestry.com RG10/1498 Wellingborough Higham Ferrers 3 42 3 16.
[S5] 1881 Census CD :RG11/1569 f. 5.
[S50] 1901 Census.
[S25] Researcher: Peter G Jones' complete extract of the GRO Index :PJ: GRO 3B 84(B:134).
[S8] 1891 Census :Ancestry.com Census Index image checked.
[S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Citation: Class: RG14; Piece: 8552; Schedule Number: 82."
[S25] Researcher: Peter G Jones' complete extract of the GRO Index :Death: PJ: GRO 3b 260(D:3A) Wellingborough 1915.03.00.
[S22] Cemetery records :Deceased Online:.
[S10] Parish Register extracted by Derek Bandy :Baptism: Ancestry: Northamptonshire, England, Baptisms, 1813-1912, image seen
Burial; Ancestry: Northamptonshire, England, Burials, 1813-1912, image seen
Birth: PJ: GRO 3B 147(B:87) Wellingborough 1868.06.00
Death: PJ: GRO 3B 95(B:90) Wellingborough 1868.09.00.
[S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Birth: freeBMD GRO Ref: 8b 165 Liverpool 1875.06.00
Birth: PJ: GRO 8b 165(A:86a & C:a) Liverpool 1875.06.00
Death: PJ: GRO 8b 106(B:133) Liverpool 1875.12.00.
[S25] Researcher: Peter G Jones' complete extract of the GRO Index :Birth: PJ: GRO 8B 142(C:1) Death: PJ: GRO 3B 89(B:133A).

Last Edited

1 Mar 2022

John Groome¹

b. c 1820

Pedigree

Birth*

c 1820

John Groome whose parents are unknown was born c 1820.¹

Occupation*

1867

In 1867 John Groome was a Shoemaker.¹

Family

Child

Hannah Groome+¹ b. c 1844, d. Feb 1915

Citations

[S104] Online marriage record :daughter's marriage: Ancestry: All Northamptonshire, England, Marriages, 1754-1912, image seen.

Last Edited

28 Dec 2018

Elizabeth Grout¹

Reference

Ms2177

Pedigree

Marriage*

b 1832

On b 1832 Elizabeth Grout married John Britton.

Family

John Britton

Children

Martha Britton+¹ b. 26 Nov 1832, d. 10 Mar 1910
Mary Britton+¹ b. 30 Oct 1834, d. 10 Apr 1863

Citations

[S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.

Last Edited

30 Oct 2016

Edward Grove

b. c 1800

Pedigree

Birth*

c 1800

Edward Grove whose parents are unknown was born c 1800.

Marriage*

b 1825

On b 1825 Edward Grove married Elizabeth Sharp.

Family

Elizabeth Sharp b. c 1801

Child

Joseph Grove b. c 1825

Last Edited

9 Feb 2008

John Grove

b. 19 Dec 1697

Pedigree

Baptism*

19 Dec 1697

John Grove was baptized on 19 Dec 1697 at Thornbury, Gloucester, ENG.

Marriage*

c 1726

On c 1726 John Grove married Ann Cossam, daughter of Charles Cossam, in Thornbury, Gloucester, ENG.

Family

Ann Cossam b. 18 Apr 1704

Last Edited

28 Dec 2006

Joseph Grove¹

b. c 1825

Father

Edward Grove b. c 1800

Mother

Elizabeth Sharp b. c 1801

Pedigree

Charts

line of Richard's Father c 1505

Birth*

c 1825

Joseph Grove , son of Edward Grove and Elizabeth Sharp, was born c 1825 at Chalfont St Peters, BKM, ENG.¹

Occupation*

May 1856

In 1856 Joseph Grove was a Widow and Baker.

Marriage*

6 May 1856

On Tuesday, 6 May 1856 Joseph Grove married Mary Bandy, daughter of William Bandy and Hannah Simpson, in Turweston, BKM, ENG,Mary & Joseph Grove had 3 known children:
Kate GROVE c 1857
William GROVE c 1858
Ann GROVE 1860-61.^1,2

Family

Mary Bandy b. 22 Mar 1828

Citations

[S25] Researcher: Peter G Jones' complete extract of the GRO Index :PJ: Parish Records PR 209/1/10(A2:11A).
[S6] General Register Office Index Entry :GRO Ref: 3b 25 (Brackley).

Last Edited

26 Jan 2015

Louisa Grove¹

Reference

Ms2282

Pedigree

Marriage*

Mar 1902

On Mar 1902 Louisa Grove married Horace Daniel Hockley, son of Daniel Henry Hockley and Mary Andrews, in Dunmow, ESS, ENG.²

Census 1911*

31 Mar 1911

Louisa Grove and Horace Daniel Hockley appeared in the 1911 census at Darley Dale Cottage, Takeley, ESS, ENG. Horace Daniel Hockley, married, age 35, Private Estate Agent, and Louise Hockley, wife, age 35, married 9 years, 3 children born alive, 3 still living with their three children.³

Family

Horace Daniel Hockley b. Sep 1875

Children

Citations

[S159] GEDCOM File willis williams Oct16.GED imported on 10/25/2016.
[S6] General Register Office Index Entry :Sarah Smethem: Marriage March Quarter 1902 Horace Daniel Hockley (m Louisa Grove) Dunmow 4a 1042 (Source: FreeBMD).
[S93] Findmypast.com: UK 1911 Census"Sarah Smethem: 1911 Census Darley Dale Cottage Takeley Essex
Horace Daniel Hockley, Head, married, age 35, married, Private Estate Agent, worker, bron Hatfield Heath Essex
Louise Hockley, wife, married, age 35, married 9 years, 3 children born alive, 3 still living, 0 died, born White Roding Essex
Ivy May Hockley, daughter, age 7, single, born Hatfield Broad Oak Essex
Douglas Horace Hockley, son, age 5, born Takeley Essex
John Edmund Hockley, son, age 3, born Takeley Essex."

Last Edited

29 Dec 2016

Benjamin Grover¹

b. c 1909

Reference

Ms1819

Pedigree

Birth*

c 1909

Benjamin Grover whose parents are unknown was born c 1909.¹

Marriage*

Jun 1931

On Jun 1931 Benjamin Grover married Harriett F Robinson, daughter of William Edward Robinson and Harriet Mary Caroline Drake, in Poplar, MDX, ENG.¹

Family

Harriett F Robinson b. 1909

Citations

[S6] General Register Office Index Entry :FmP: Marriage: Harriet F Robinson married Benjamin Grover [?]Name: ROBINSON, Harriet FRegistration district: [?] Poplar County: LondonYear of registration: 1931Quarter of registration: Apr-May-Jun Spouse's last name GroverVolume no: [?] 1C Page no: [?] 743

Name: GROVER, BenjaminRegistration district: Poplar County: London Year of registration: 1931 Quarter of registration: Apr-May-JunSpouse's last name: Robinson Volume no: 1C Page no: 743.

Last Edited

7 Nov 2016

Sarah Eliza Grover^1,2

b. 1843

Pedigree

Birth*

1843

Sarah Eliza Grover whose parents are unknown was born in 1843 at St Albans, HRT, ENG.¹

Marriage*

1870

On 1870 Sarah Eliza Grover married Alfred Attwood, son of Charles Attwood, in Harpenden, HRT, ENG.^1,2

Census 1881*

3 Apr 1881

In the census of 1881 Sarah Eliza Grover and Alfred Attwood appeared at The Village Cottage, Harpenden, HRT, ENG. Alfred Ag Lab, 38 and Eliza have 4 children at home.¹

Family

Alfred Attwood b. c 1843

Children

Albert Charles Attwood¹ b. c 1871
Lizzie Maria Attwood+¹ b. 6 Jul 1873, d. 20 Jan 1950

Citations

[S44] 1881 Census :1881 Census: FmP: The Village Cottage, Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Alfred     Attwood     Head     Married     Male     38     1843     Agr Lab     Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England
Eliza     Attwood     Wife     Married     Female     38     1843     -     St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Albert     Attwood     Son     Single     Male     10     1871     -     Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England
Lizey     Attwood     Daughter     Single     Female     7     1874     Scholar     Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England
Ada     Attwood     Daughter     Single     Female     5     1876     Scholar     Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England
Rose     Attwood     Daughter     Single     Female     1     1880     -     Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England
Sarah     Plummer     Aunt     Widow     Female     75     1806     -     St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
[S104] Online marriage record :FmP: Record Transcription: England Marriages 1538-1973: Record Transcription: Alfred
Last name     Attwood
Name note     -
Marriage year     1863
Marriage date     1863
Marriage place     Harpenden
Father's first name(s)     Charles
Father's last name     Attwood
Spouse's first name(s)     Sarah Eliza
Spouse's last name     Grover
Spouse's age     -
Spouse's father's first name(s)     William
Spouse's father's last name     Grover
Residence     Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England.

Last Edited

13 Jan 2021

Alfred G Groves¹

b. c 1868, d. 15 Feb 1902

Father

Frederick Groves¹ b. c 1845

Pedigree

Birth*

c 1868

Alfred G Groves , son of Frederick Groves, was born c 1868.¹

Marriage*

17 Dec 1893

On Sunday, 17 Dec 1893 Alfred G Groves married Mary Ann Nelson, daughter of James Nelson and Eliza Davies, in St Mary The Virgin, Plaistow, Essex, England.¹

Residence*

30 Jul 1897

On 30 Jul 1897 Alfred and Mary lived at 25 St James St, Plaistow, Essex, England, Alfred is a Seaman.²

Death*

15 Feb 1902

Alfred G Groves died on 15 Feb 1902 (A Groves Died on Duty 15/02/1902
Private 2406 4 Battalion railway pioneer regiment
The Boer War Casualty Roll 1899-1902).³

Family

Mary Ann Nelson b. c 1869

Children

Alfred Nelson Groves+⁴ b. Sep 1895
Frank Davies Groves⁵ b. 10 Jul 1897, d. Dec 1978

Citations

[S176] Marriage: Anc: in the Essex, England, Church of England Marriages, 1754-1935 Mary Ann Nelson
Gender: Female Marriage Age: 25 Record Type: Marriage Birth Date: abt 1868
Marriage Date: 17 Dec 1893 Plaistow, St Mary The Virgin, Essex, England Father: James Nelson Spouse: Alfred G roves.
[S177] Baptism Record "Baptism: FmP: Essex Baptism Index 1538-1920 D/P 527/1/5 Frank Davis Groves
Baptism year 1897 Birth year 1897 Place Plaistow, St Andrew
Mother's first name(s) Mary Ann Father's first name(s) Alfred Groves Father's occupation Seaman
Birth date 10 Jul 1897 Baptism date 30 Jul 1897 Residence 25 Jame St."
[S176] Death: Forces War records: The Boer War Casualty Roll 1899-1902.
[S173] GRO Index "Birth: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 ALFRED NELSON GROVES
Birth year 1895 quarter 3 West Ham Volume 4A Page 117 Mother's maiden name Nelson."
[S173] GRO Index "Birth: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 FRANK DAVIES GROVES
Birth year 1897 quarter 3 West Ham Volume 4A Page 150 Mother's maiden name Nelson."

Last Edited

25 Sep 2019