Eliza Maria Nelson1,2

b. Dec 1855, d. 30 Jun 1915
FatherJames Nelson1 b. c 1829, d. Jun 1881
MotherEliza Davies1 b. 24 Dec 1834, d. Dec 1925
Pedigree
Birth Reg*Dec 1855 Eliza Maria Nelson's birth was registered in at Deptford, Kent, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Dec 1855: Mother's maidn name DAVIS, registered in Greenwich.1,3 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 She appearedin the household of Eliza Davies in the census at 57, Albert Street, St Nicholas, at Greenwich; Eliza is head, age 26 born Deptford. Husband James is not visible. She has 4 children with her.4 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 Eliza Maria Nelson appearedin the household of James Nelson and Eliza Davies in this census at 25 James St, at West Ham; James is 41, a Steam Vessel Engineer born Clare, Suffolk. Eliza is 36 born Deptford. they have 7 children at home.1 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 Eliza Maria Nelson appeared at St Thomas Hospital, Lambeth, Surrey, England. Eliz is single, 24, born Deptford, a Hospital Dormitory Maid.5 
Marriage*Sep 1884  On Sep 1884 aged 28 Eliza Maria Nelson married James Henry Nixon in West Ham, Essex, England,Eliza has been mentioned by her children as a fine interesting person. She married James Nixon who was a cabinet maker, a skilled craftsman, and this Nixon family were brought up amidst beautiful hand made furniture. They lived at Clapham, South London, and then Humber Tone Road, London E.15. They had nine children..6,2 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Eliza Maria Nelson and James Henry Nixon appeared in the 1891 census at 77 Castle Street, Battersea, London, England. James is 29 a cabinet maker born Liverpool, Eliza is 35, born Deptford.. They have 5 children with them. The oldest is Fanny age 11, who is probably a child of James Nixon.7 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 On 31 Mar 1901 Eliza Maria Nelson and James Henry Nixon were listed the census at 90 Grant Rd, Battersea, London, England. James is 47, Eliza 45. They have 8 children with them.8 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 Eliza Maria Nelson and James Henry Nixon appeared in the 1911 census at 108 Grant Road, Battersea, London, England. James is 57, Eliza 55 4 children at home. They say they have been married 26 years and have 9 children all of whom are living. The house has 4 rooms including kitchen but excluding bathroom etc.9 
Death*30 Jun 1915 Eliza Maria Nelson died at age 59 at Cancer Hospital, Chelsea, London on 30 Jun 1915 (Caroline Barber says: Heart failure, brights disease, self administered corrosive solution. Killed herself due to illness).2,10 

Family

James Henry Nixon b. Sep 1852
Children

Citations

  1. [S175] Online image of the census "Census 1871: Imge seen: Ancestry: The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1632; Folio: 141; Page: 70; GSU roll: 829933."
  2. [S174] Information supplied by Roy Tom Martindell.
  3. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 ELIZA MARIA NELSON
    Birth year 1855 Birth quarter 4 Greenwich Volume 1D Page 517
    Mother's maiden name Davis."
  4. [S175] Online image of the census "Census 1861 Image seen FmP: 57, Albert Street, St Nicholas, Greenwich, London & Kent, England
    RG09 Piece number 397 Folio 166 Page 43."
  5. [S175] Online image of the census "1881 Census:FmP: RG11 Piece number 592 Folio 127 Page 8 House name St Thomas Hospital
    Eliza Nelson Single Age 24 Birth year 1857 Birth town Deptford Occupation Hospital Dormitory Maid."
  6. [S173] GRO Index "Marr:Genealogist: Civil Registration Marriages 1837-2005 » Eliza Maria Nelson
    District West Ham, Essex Page 0095 Volume 4a Registered July - September 1884 Spouse James Henry Nixon."
  7. [S175] Online image of the census "1891 Census: Genealogist: RG12/0429/~F118
    James H     Nixon     29     1862     Head     Liverpool, Lancashire     Cabinet Maker           
    Eliza     Nixon     35     1856     Wife     Deptford, London                
    Fanny     Nixon     11     1880     Daughter     London, Middlesex                
    James H     Nixon     5     1886     Son     Battersea, London                
    Edwin     Nixon     4     1887     Son     Battersea, London                
    Ernest     Nixon     3     1888     Son     Battersea, London                
    Clara M     Nixon     1     1890     Daughter     Battersea, London.     "
  8. [S175] Online image of the census "1901 Census: Genealogist:      RG13/0453/F?
    James     Nixon     47     1854     Head     Liverpool, Lancashire     Cabinet Maker           
    Eliza     Nixon     45     1856     Wife     Deptford, London                
    Edwin     Nixon     14     1887     Son     Battersea, London     Telegraphist Messenger           
    Ernest     Nixon     13     1888     Son     Battersea, London                
    Clara     Nixon     11     1890     Daughter     Battersea, London                
    Janet     Nixon     9     1892     Daughter     Battersea, London                
    Jennie     Nixon     6     1895     Daughter     Battersea, London                
    Florence     Nixon     5     1896     Daughter     Battersea, London                
    Joseph     Nixon     3     1898     Son     Battersea, London                
    Hilda     Nixon     1     1900     Daughter     Battersea, London.     "
  9. [S175] Online image of the census "1911 Census: Genealogist:      RG14 - PN2212 RD26 SD2 ED24 SN354
    James Henry     Nixon     57     1854     Male     Head     Married          Liverpool, Lancashire     Cabinet Maker           
    Eliza Maria     Nixon     55     1856     Female     Wife     Married     26     London                
    Ernest      Nixon     23     1888     Male     Son     Single          London     Labourer           
    Jennie     Nixon     16     1895     Female     Daughter     Single          London     Servant (Domestic)           
    Joseph Nelson     Nixon     13     1898     Male     Son               London     School Boy           
    Hilda Dorothy     Nixon     11     1900     Female     Daughter               London     School Girl."
  10. [S178] Online tree or source "Family tree: Anc: Caroline Barber."
Last Edited12 Aug 2019

Elizabeth Nelson1

b. 28 Nov 1756
FatherThomas Nelson1 b. 28 Aug 1722
MotherMary Deal1 b. c 1735
Pedigree
Baptism*28 Nov 1756 Elizabeth Nelson was baptized on 28 Nov 1756 at St Ethelbert & All Saints, Belchamp Otten, Essex, England.1 

Citations

  1. [S177] Baptism Record "Baptism:Genealogist; NO IMAGE: Parish » Parish Transcript Baptisms, Births and Bastardy Records » Full
    Elizabeth     Nelson     28th November 1756     Belchamp Otten St Ethelbert & All Saints, Essex     Baptism     Thomas & Mary."
Last Edited23 Jul 2019

Elizabeth Nelson1

b. 19 Jul 1719
FatherAbraham Nelson1 b. c 1693
MotherAnn Dale1 b. c 1693
Pedigree
Birth*19 Jul 1719 Elizabeth Nelson , daughter of Abraham Nelson and Ann Dale, was born on Wednesday, 19 Jul 1719 at St Ethelbert & All Saints, Belchamp Otten, Essex, England.1 

Citations

  1. [S177] Baptism Record "Baptism:Genealogist; NO IMAGE: Parish » Parish Transcript Baptisms, Births and Bastardy Records » Full
    Elizabeth     Nelson     19th July 1719     Belchamp Otten St Ethelbert & All Saints, Essex     Baptism     Abraham & Ann."
Last Edited23 Jul 2019

Ellen Margaret Nelson1

Denmark St School
The India Rubber Works
b. 11 Oct 1911, d. Jul 1994
FatherThomas James Nelson2 b. Mar 1878, d. 1952
MotherMary Ann Hayes2 b. Jun 1880, d. Sep 1933
Pedigree
Nickname  Ellen Margaret Nelson also went by the name of Nellie.2 
Birth*11 Oct 1911 She , daughter of Thomas James Nelson and Mary Ann Hayes, was born on Wednesday, 11 Oct 1911.1 
Birth RegDec 1911 Ellen Margaret Nelson's birth was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Dec 1911: Mother's Maiden Name: Hayes.3 
Note*  She attended Denmark Street School, and left to work first at the I.R.G.P (India Rubber, Gutta Percha and Telegraph Works Company) works and then at the C.W.S Silvertown, until her marriage to Tom.2 
Marr Reg*Sep 1934 The marriage of Ellen Margaret and Thomas William Martindill was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1934: Tom worked for Kearley and Tonge as a wharehouseman. Later he worked for Murex in Rainham Essex. Nellie's brothers Jack and Joe also worked for this firm. Tom and Nellie were both keen cyclist and campers.4 
Residence*29 Sep 1939  On 29 Sep 1939 Ellen lived at Manse, High Street, Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, Ellen H Martindell born11 Oct 1911 Unpaid Domestic Duties, Married. Living with The Arthur Family. (evacueee?) possibly one child with her but no details available.5 
Note*  They both became interested in Old Tyme Dancing, and Tom was elected Chairman of the Club.2 
(Witness) Death RegDec 1963 She knew of the death of Thomas William Martindill in at Romford, Essex, England, in the quarter ending in Dec 1963: Tom died suddenly in 1963, and Nellie went back to work. She was employed at the Rush Green Technical College on the domestic staff.6 
Death Reg*Jul 1994  Her death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Jul 1994 at Havering, Essex, England: Ellen Margaret Martindill Age: 82 Birth 11 Oct 1911.7 

Family

Thomas William Martindill b. 17 Apr 1908, d. Dec 1963

Citations

  1. [S171] Personal knowledge of Ellen Margaret Nelson, 19 Feb 2019.
  2. [S174] Information supplied by Roy Tom Martindell "Tom Martindill's text work entitled "Nelson History.""
  3. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: Ancestry: Ellen M Nelson
    Mother's Maiden Name:     Hayes
    Registration Year:     1911
    Registration Quarter:     Oct-Nov-Dec
    Registration district:     West Ham
    Inferred County:     Essex
    Volume:     4a
    Page:     369."
  4. [S173] GRO Index "Thomas W Martindill
    Registration Date:     Jul-Aug-Sep 1934
    Registration district:     West Ham
    Inferred County:     Essex
    Spouse:     Ellen M Nelson
    Volume Number:     4a
    Page Number:     412."
  5. [S172] Online index to the 1939 register (image seen) "FmP: Ref: RG101/6377J/009/21 Letter Code: THFT."
  6. [S173] GRO Index "Death: Thomas W Martindill
    Death Age:     55
    Birth Date:     abt 1908
    Registration Date:     Dec 1963
    Registration district:     Romford
    Inferred County:     Essex
    Volume:     5a
    Page:     423."
  7. [S173] GRO Index "Death: Ellen Margaret Martindill
    Death Age:     82
    Birth Date:     11 Oct 1911
    Registration Date:     Jul 1994
    Registration district:     Havering
    Inferred County:     Greater London
    Register Number:     HC72
    District and Subdistrict:     2341C."
Last Edited8 Apr 2020

Frances Nelson1

b. 20 Sep 1761
FatherThomas Nelson1 b. 28 Aug 1722
MotherMary Deal1 b. c 1735
Pedigree
Birth*20 Sep 1761 Frances Nelson , daughter of Thomas Nelson and Mary Deal, was born on Sunday, 20 Sep 1761 at St Ethelbert & All Saints, Belchamp Otten, Essex, England.1 

Citations

  1. [S177] Baptism Record "Baptism:Genealogist; NO IMAGE: Parish » Parish Transcript Baptisms, Births and Bastardy Records » Full
    Frances     Nelson     20th September 1761     Belchamp Otten St Ethelbert & All Saints, Essex     Baptism     Thomas & Mary."
Last Edited22 Jul 2019

George Nelson1

b. 8 Jun 1718
FatherAbraham Nelson1 b. c 1693
MotherAnn Dale1 b. c 1693
Pedigree
Baptism*8 Jun 1718 George Nelson was baptized on 8 Jun 1718 at St Ethelbert & All Saints, Belchamp Otten, Essex, England.1 

Citations

  1. [S177] Baptism Record "Baptism:Genealogist; NO IMAGE: Parish » Parish Transcript Baptisms, Births and Bastardy Records » Full
    George     Nelson     8th June 1718     Belchamp Otten St Ethelbert & All Saints, Essex     Baptism     Abraham & Ann."
Last Edited23 Jul 2019

Grace Mary Maud Nelson1,2

from Caroline Baber tree on Ancestry
b. 14 Jul 1910, d. Feb 2005
FatherArthur Haydon Nelson1 b. 18 Jul 1872, d. 20 Jul 1941
MotherOlive Clara Thorne1 b. 29 Nov 1875, d. Mar 1956
Pedigree
Note*  Grace Mary Maud - born 1910. Married Dick Bulmer (uncle to Phyllis). Grace attended Denmark St. School. After leaving she worked for a few years at the I.R.G.P. works, but later at Whitefields chocolate factory, and after World War II at their Bermondsey factory. Soon after her marriage to Dick in 1940, their flat was bombed, and after salvaging some of their possessions, they moved in with her parents. Here they suffered further bombing losing all their home. They had a caravan at Shoeburyness where they spent most weekends from March until October each year. Dick was employed at Fords Motor works at their Rainham factory. He was a keen philatelist and enjoyed gardening, especially roses and carnations. He suffered a stroke in 1969 and became slightly disabled and was not to work again. He died in 1971. They have one son.2 
Birth*14 Jul 1910 Grace Mary Maud Nelson , daughter of Arthur Haydon Nelson and Olive Clara Thorne, was born on Thursday, 14 Jul 1910 at 21 New Barn St, Plaistow, Essex, England.3,4 
Baptism29 Jul 1910 Grace Mary Maud Nelson was baptized on 29 Jul 1910 at Ss Philip & James, Plaistow, Essex, England; Birth Date: 14 Jul 1910.5 
Birth RegSep 1910 Grace Mary Maud Nelson's birth was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1910.1 
(Witness) Census 19112 Apr 1911 She appeared as daughter age 0 in the household of Arthur Haydon Nelson and Olive Clara Thorne in the 1911 census at 21 New Barn St, at Plaistow; Arthur, 38, is a boiler stoker. Olive is 35. They have been married 15 years 6 children of whom one has died 5 children and niece Maud Nelson , 23 at home. House has 4 rooms.6 
(Witness) 1939 Register29 Sep 1939 She is listed as Bulmer (Nelson) B:14 Jul 1910 Trucker Chocolate Factory Heavy Worker single at the same address as Arthur Haydon Nelson and Olive Clara Thorne in the 1939 Register at 21 New Barn St, at Plaistow; Arthur b:18Jul1872 is a Coal Merchant Own Account Heavy Worker, Olive b: 29Nov1875. Three unmarried daughters at home.3 
Marr Reg*Jun 1940 The marriage of Grace Mary Maud and Dick Bulmer was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Jun 1940.7 
Death Reg*Feb 2005  Her death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Feb 2005 at Brentwood, Essex, England: b: 14Jul1910.8 

Family

Dick Bulmer b. Jun 1906, d. Mar 1971

Citations

  1. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 GRACE M M NELSON
    Birth year 1910 quarter 3 West Ham Volume 4A Page 181 Mother's maiden name Thorn."
  2. [S174] Information supplied by Roy Tom Martindell.
  3. [S172] Online index to the 1939 register (image seen) "1939 Reg: FmP: Ref: RG101/1050A/013/10 Letter Code: CBXR 21 New Barn Street
    Arthur H     Nelson     18 Jul 1872     Male     Coal Merchant Own Account Heavy Worker     Married     155     1
    Olive C     Nelson     29 Nov 1875     Female     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Married     155     2
    Grace M M     Bulmer (Nelson)     14 Jul 1910     Female     Trustier Chocolate Factory Heavy Worker     Single     155     3
    Lily E     Tansley (Nelson)     18 Sep 1917     Female     Clerk Ledger Machine     Single     155     4
    Violet E     Griffiths (Nelson)     28 Dec 1919     Female     Clerical Assistant G P O     Single     155     5."
  4. [S177] Baptism Record "Baptism: Anc: in the Essex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1918 Grace Mary Maud Nelson
    Birth Date: 14 Jul 1910 Baptism Date: 29 Jul 1910 Plaistow, St. Philip and St. James, Essex, England
    Father: Arthur Hayden Nelson Mother: Olive Clara Nelson

    FmP: Essex Baptism Index 1538-1920 Grace Mary Mana Nelson Place Plaistow, Ss Philip & James Birth date 14 Jul 1910 Baptism date 29 Jul 1910
    Mother's first name(s) Olive Clera Father's first name(s) Arthur Hayden Nelson Father's occupation Labourer Residence 21 Lev Barn St
    Essex Record Office Archive reference     D/P 528/1/2."
  5. [S177] Baptism Record "Baptism: Anc: in the Essex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1918 Grace Mary Maud Nelson
    Birth Date: 14 Jul 1910 Baptism Date: 29 Jul 1910 Plaistow, St. Philip and St. James, Essex, England
    Father: Arthur Hayden Nelson Mother: Olive Clara Nelson."
  6. [S175] Online image of the census "1911 Census: FmP: RG14PN9513 RG78PN508 RD188 SD4 ED43 SN12
    Arthur     Nelson     Head     Married     Male     38     1873     Boiler Stocker     Essex West Ham
    Olive     Nelson     Wife     Married     Female     35     1876     -     Essex West Ham
    James     Nelson     Son     Single     Male     15     1896     Odd Boy     Essex West Ham
    Jane     Nelson     Daughter     -     Female     12     1899     School     Essex West Ham
    Arthur     Nelson     Son     -     Male     8     1903     -     Essex West Ham
    Walter     Nelson     Son     -     Male     7     1904     -     Essex West Ham
    Grace     Nelson     Daughter     -     Female     0     1911     -     Essex West Ham
    Maud     Nelson     Niece     Single     Female     23     1888     Motor And Cycle Maker Tyre     Essex West Ham
    Violet     Smith     Niece     -     Female     12     1899     School     Essex West Ham."
  7. [S173] GRO Index "Marriage: FmP: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 GRACE M M NELSON
    Marriage quarter 2 1940 West Ham Volume 4A Page number 116 Spouse's last name Bulmer
    GRACE M M NELSON married Dick Bulmer."
  8. [S173] GRO Index "Death: FmP: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 GRACE MARY M BULMER
    Birth day 14 month 7 year 1910 Death quarter 1 2005 Brentwood 4661A Register number A64B Entry number 259 Date of registration mm/yy     0205."
Last Edited17 Oct 2019

Henry Nelson1

b. Jun 1889, d. Dec 1894
FatherHenry Eves Nelson1 b. 1 Mar 1854, d. Jun 1946
MotherCatherine Burke1 b. 1852
Pedigree
Birth Reg*Jun 1889 Henry Nelson's birth was registered in at Plaistow, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Jun 1889: West Ham.1,2 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 He was listed as age 2 in the household of Henry Eves Nelson and Catherine Burke in the 1891 census at 26 Dongola Road, at West Ham; Henry is 39, a Stationary Engine Driver, Catherine is also 39. They have 3 children at home (2 families at this address).1 
Death Reg*Dec 1894  His death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Dec 1894 at West Ham, Essex, England: age 5.3 

Citations

  1. [S175] Online image of the census "1891 Census: Genealogist: Census Transcript Household     Essex 1891 RG12/1323/F?
    Henry     Nelson     39     1852     Head     Deptford, Kent     Slaterman           
    Catherine     Nelson     39     1852     Wife     Whitchaper, Middlesex                
    Catherine     Nelson     8     1883     Daughter     Plaistow, Essex                
    Maud     Nelson     3     1888     Daughter     Plaistow, Essex                
    Henry     Nelson     2     1889     Son     Plaistow, Essex."
  2. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FSearch: England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008
    Henry Nelson Birth Registration Apr-May-Jun 1889 West Ham Volume:4A Page:      91."
  3. [S173] GRO Index "Death:Ancestry: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007 Henry Nelson
    Estimated birth year: abt 1889 Registration Year: Oct-Nov-Dec 1894 Age at Death: 5
    West Ham Volume: 4a Page: 24."
Last Edited9 Aug 2019

Henry Eve Nelson1

b. 8 Jun 1905, d. Jun 1982
FatherWalter John Nelson1 b. Jun 1870, d. bt 1914 - 1918
MotherEliza Rayment1 b. c 1870, d. Dec 1935
Pedigree
Birth*8 Jun 1905 Henry Eve Nelson , son of Walter John Nelson and Eliza Rayment, was born on Thursday, 8 Jun 1905 at 42 Clarkson St, Canning town, Essex, England.2 
Baptism25 Jun 1905 Henry Eve Nelson was baptized on 25 Jun 1905 at St Luke, Victoria Docks, Canning Town, Essex, England.2 
Birth RegSep 1905 Henry Eve Nelson's birth was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1905: Named after his uncle? his father's oldest brother.1,3 
(Witness) Census 19112 Apr 1911 He appeared as age 5 in the household of Walter John Nelson and Eliza Rayment in the 1911 census at 22 Watford Road Victoria Docks, at Canning Town; Walter is 41 a Luggage Carrier. Eliza is 42. They have 4 children with them and a 14 yr old niece Jane Aplin. They say that they have been married 16 years and have had 7 children, two of whom have died. They have 5 rooms in what appears to be a shared address.1 
Marr Reg*Mar 1938 The marriage of Henry Eve and Sarah Efde was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Mar 1938.4 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  Henry Eve Nelson is listed in the 1939 Register with Sarah Efde at 86 Mortlake Road, West Ham, Essex, England, he is described as Henry is a Permanent Way Labourer LPTB. Sarah b: 22 Oct 1909 One closed record, probably baby Rita.5 
Death Reg*Jun 1982  His death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Jun 1982 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England: b; 8/6/1905.6 

Family

Sarah Efde b. 22 Oct 1909

Citations

  1. [S175] Online image of the census "1901 Census: FmP: RG14PN9488 RG78PN508 RD188 SD4 ED18 SN235
    Walter John     Nelson     Head     Married     Male     41     1870     Carrier Luggage     Essex Plaistow
    Eliza     Nelson     Wife     Married     Female     42     1869     -     London Midx
    Joseph     Nelson     Son     Single     Male     11     1900     -     Essex Canigtown
    Clara     Nelson     Daughter     Single     Female     7     1904     -     Essex Canigtown
    Henry Eve     Nelson     Son     Single     Male     5     1906     -     Essex Canigtown
    Martha     Nelson     Daughter     Single     Female     3     1908     -     Essex Canigtown
    Caroline     Nelson     Daughter     -     Female     0     1911     -     Essex Canigtown
    Jane     Aplin     Niece     Single     Female     14     1897     -     Essex Canigtown."
  2. [S177] Baptism Record "Baptism: FmP: Essex Baptism Index 1538-1920 Henry Nelson Place Victoria Docks, St Luke
    Birth date 08 Jun 1905 Baptism date 25 Jun 1905Mother's first name(s) Eliza Father's first name(s)     Walter Nelson Father's occupation Dock Labourer
    Residence 42 Clarkson St Essex Record Office Archive reference D/P 602/1/8."
  3. [S173] GRO Index "Birth:FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 HENRY EVE NELSON
    Birth year 1905 quarter 3 West Ham Volume 4A Page 130 Mother's maiden name Rayment."
  4. [S173] GRO Index "Marriage: FmP: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 HENRY E NELSON
    Marriage quarter 1 1938 West Ham Volume 4A Page number 92 Spouse's last name Efde
    HENRY E NELSON married Sarah Efde."
  5. [S172] Online index to the 1939 register (image seen) "1939 Reg: FmP: Ref: RG101/1047B/011/4 Letter Code: CBWR
    Henry (E)     Nelson     08 Jun 1905     Male     Permanent Wag Labourer Lptb Heavy Worker     Married     137     1
    Sarah     Nelson     22 Oct 1909     Female     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Married     137     2."
  6. [S173] GRO Index "Death: FmP: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 HENRY EVE NELSON
    Birth day 8 Birth month 6 Birth year 1905 Death quarter 2 1982 Ipswich Volume 10 Page 2658."
Last Edited11 Oct 2019

Henry Eves Nelson1,2

b. 1 Mar 1854, d. Jun 1946
FatherJames Nelson1 b. c 1829, d. Jun 1881
MotherEliza Davies1 b. 24 Dec 1834, d. Dec 1925
Pedigree
Birth*1 Mar 1854 Henry Eves Nelson , son of James Nelson and Eliza Davies, was born on Wednesday, 1 Mar 1854 at Deptford, Kent, England.1,2 
Birth RegMar 1854 Henry Eves Nelson's birth was registered in at Greenwich, London, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Mar 1854.3 
Baptism2 Apr 1854 He was baptized on 2 Apr 1854 at Saint Paul, Deptford, Kent, England; son of James & Eliza.2 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 He appearedin the household of Eliza Davies in the census at 57, Albert Street, St Nicholas, at Greenwich; Eliza is head, age 26 born Deptford. Husband James is not visible. She has 4 children with her.1 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists Henry Eves Nelson at at 7 Punces Street, Plaistow, Essex, England. Henry 17 is apprenticed to widowed George Hunt as a lighterman and is living with him and his children.4 
Note*  Henry worked about 45 years at the India Rubber Gutta Percha works as a fireman, engineer, and later foreman of the boilers and engines. He lived on the firm's premises at Silvertown, London E.16. His first wife later became an alchoholic. James, Lilian and Harry all died from diptheria, within weeks of each other. Was this responsible for their Mother taking to drink? It seems possible. [DB: they lost 4 young children, 2 in 1886, then one in 1894 and another in 1902]. They separated, with him making her an allowance. She ended her days in a mental home. Later he married his cousin Jane Scott (Refer to page 4. No.4). She was a cookery teacher working with the London School Board. Around 1922 they retired and went to live at Wansford , Northants, but around 1935 returned to live in the London suburb of Charlton. At the begining of the Blitz on London they stayed with Clara, his young sister at her home in Peterborough. Later they again returned to Charlton, and sometime in 1941 or 1942 the flat was bombed, he was taken to hospital. After this he and Jane went to live in Southampton, both are buried there. Jane died in 1945 and Harry in 1946. There were six children of the first marriage of whom only two survived their parents. It apears that there were no grandchidren.5 
Marr Reg*Jun 1882 The marriage of Henry Eves and Catherine Burke was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Jun 1882: Wife might be Sarah Stalley.6 
Residence*Jun 1888  In Jun 1888 Henry and Catherine lived at 11 James Street, Plaistow, Essex, England.7 
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 Henry Eves Nelson and Catherine Burke appeared in the 1891 census at 26 Dongola Road, West Ham, Essex, England. Henry is 39, a Stationary Engine Driver, Catherine is also 39. They have 3 children at home (2 families at this address).8 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 On 31 Mar 1901 Henry Eves Nelson were listed the census at 13 Twyford Street, West Ham, Essex, England. Henry is married, 45, a Stationary Engine Driver, lodging with The widow Jarman familyin Silvertown . His own family is not obviously near.9 
Marr Reg*Jun 1903 The marriage of Henry Eves and Jane Elizabeth Scott was registered in at Greenwich, London, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Jun 1903.10 
Census 1911*31 Mar 1911 Henry Eves Nelson and Jane Elizabeth Scott appeared in the 1911 census at 7 Twyford Street, Silvertown, West Ham, Essex, England. Henry, 57, a Foreman In Charge of Boilers at the India Rubber Works, is now settled with Jane, 53 married 7 years, no children both born Deptford.11 
Death Reg*Jun 1946  His death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Jun 1946 at Southampton, Hampshire, England: age 92.5,12 

Family 1

Catherine Burke b. 1852
Children

Family 2

Jane Elizabeth Scott b. 1857, d. Mar 1945

Citations

  1. [S175] Online image of the census "Census 1861 Image seen FmP: 57, Albert Street, St Nicholas, Greenwich, London & Kent, England
    RG09 Piece number 397 Folio 166 Page 43."
  2. [S177] Baptism Record "Baptism:F Search; NO IMAGE: England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
    Henry Eaves Nelson Christening Date:     02 Apr 1854 Christening Place: SAINT PAUL,DEPTFORD,KENT,ENGLAND
    Birth Date: 01 Mar 1854 Father's Name: James Nelson Mother's Name: Eliza."
  3. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FSearch: England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008
    Henry Eves Nelson Event Type: Birth Registration Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar 1854
    Registration District: Greenwich London, England Volume: 1D Page: 525 Line Number: 39."
  4. [S176] 1871 Census: Ancestry: West Ham 13b 493 1630 120 8.
  5. [S174] Information supplied by Roy Tom Martindell.
  6. [S173] GRO Index "Marriage: FmP: England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005
    Henry Eves Nelson Marriage West Ham, Essex, England Registration Quarter:      Apr-May-Jun 1882
    Volume: 4A Page: 51 Line Number: 23
    Possible Spouse: Sarah Stalley Possible Spouse:     Catherine Young."
  7. [S177] Baptism Record "Baptism: FmP: Essex Baptism Index 1538-1920 D/P 602/1/3 Maud Nelson Place Victoria Docks, St Luke
    Birth date 26 Jun 1887 Baptism date 17 Jun 1888 Residence 11 James Street Plaistow
    Father's first name(s) Henry Father's last name Nelson Father's occupation Labourer
    Mother's first name(s) Catherine."
  8. [S175] Online image of the census "1891 Census: Genealogist: Census Transcript Household     Essex 1891 RG12/1323/F?
    Henry     Nelson     39     1852     Head     Deptford, Kent     Slaterman           
    Catherine     Nelson     39     1852     Wife     Whitchaper, Middlesex                
    Catherine     Nelson     8     1883     Daughter     Plaistow, Essex                
    Maud     Nelson     3     1888     Daughter     Plaistow, Essex                
    Henry     Nelson     2     1889     Son     Plaistow, Essex."
  9. [S175] Online image of the census "1901 Census: Genealogist: Census Transcript Household     Essex RG13/1578/F?
    Henry E     Nelson     45     1856     Boarder     Deptford, London     Stationery Engine Driver.     "
  10. [S173] GRO Index "Marriage: FmP: England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005
    Henry Eves Nelson Marriage Greenwich, London, England Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun 1903
    Volume: 1D Page: 1915 tine Number: 205
    Possible Spouse: Kate Collins Possible Spouse: Jane Elizabeth Scott."
  11. [S175] Online image of the census "1911 Census: Genealogist: Image viewed, Census Transcript Household RG14 - PN9474 RD188 SD4 ED4 SN22
    Henry Eves     Nelson     57     1854     Male     Head     Married          Deptford, Kent     Foreman In Charge of Boilers           
    Jane Elizabeth     Nelson     53     1858     Female     Wife     Married     7     Deptford, Kent.     "
  12. [S173] GRO Index "Death: FmP: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 HENRY E NELSON
    Birth year 1854 Age 92 Death quarter 2 1946 District Southampton Volume 2C Page 59."
  13. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FSearch: England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008
    James Alfred Nelson Birth Registration Jul-Aug-Sep 1882 West Ham Volume: 4A Page: 212."
  14. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FSearch: England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008
    Lilian Nelson Birth Registration Oct-Nov-Dec 1885 West Ham Volume: 4A Page: 110."
  15. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FSearch: England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008
    Herbert Nelson Birth Registration Jan-Feb-Mar 1895 West Ham Volume: 4A Page: 83."
Last Edited22 Apr 2020

Herbert Nelson1

b. Mar 1895, d. Sep 1902
FatherHenry Eves Nelson1 b. 1 Mar 1854, d. Jun 1946
MotherCatherine Burke1 b. 1852
Pedigree
Birth Reg*Mar 1895 Herbert Nelson's birth was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Mar 1895.1 
Death Reg*Sep 1902  His death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Sep 1902: Herbert born about 1895 was killed when only seven years of age at a train level crossing.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FSearch: England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008
    Herbert Nelson Birth Registration Jan-Feb-Mar 1895 West Ham Volume: 4A Page: 83."
  2. [S173] GRO Index "Death: FSearch: England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007
    Herbert Nelson Death Jul-Aug-Sep 1902 West Ham Age: 7 Birth Year (Estimated): 1895 Volume: 4A Page: 81."
  3. [S174] Information supplied by Roy Tom Martindell.
Last Edited30 Jul 2019

Irene J Nelson1

b. Jun 1933, d. Dec 1933
FatherCornelius Arthur Nelson1 b. Mar 1905, d. Jun 1968
MotherRose A Callaghan1 b. 1902, d. Mar 1939
Pedigree
Birth Reg*Jun 1933 Irene J Nelson's birth was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Jun 1933.1 
Death Reg*Dec 1933  Her death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Dec 1933 at West Ham, Essex, England: age 0.2 

Citations

  1. [S173] GRO Index "Birth : FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 IRENE J NELSON
    Birth year 1933 quarter 2 West Ham Volume 4A Page 250 Mother's maiden name Callaghan."
  2. [S173] GRO Index "Death: FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 IRENE J NELSON
    Birth year 1933 Age 0 death quarter 4 1933 District West Ham Volume 4A Page 80."
Last Edited18 Apr 2020

Ivy Agnes Nelson1

b. Mar 1890
FatherWilliam Nelson1 b. Mar 1866, d. c 1935
MotherMargaret Alice Gill1 b. Sep 1867, d. Dec 1909
Pedigree
Birth Reg*Mar 1890 Ivy Agnes Nelson's birth was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Mar 1890.1 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 She was listed as age 1 in the household of William Nelson and Margaret Alice Gill in the 1891 census at Whitwell Road, at West Ham; William is 25, Spreader Of Waterproof. Margaret is 23 born Stoke Newington. 2 children present and Sussanna W Gill, 17 Tailoress, Margarets sister.2 
Marr Reg*Mar 1910 The marriage of Ivy Agnes and Albert Archibald Ready was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Mar 1910.3 
Census 1911*2 Apr 1911 Ivy Agnes Nelson and Albert Archibald Ready appeared in the 1911 census at 163 Beckton Road Canning Town, West Ham, Essex, England. Albert is 28, b: a Fitter Labourer, Ivy is 21 born Plaistow. They have a baby Winifred b: 1910.4 

Family

Albert Archibald Ready b. c 1883
Child

Citations

  1. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 IVY AGNES NELSON
    Birth year 1890 quarter 1 West Ham Volume 4A Page 73 Mother's maiden name Gill."
  2. [S175] Online image of the census "1891 Census: FmP: RG12 1324 46 33
    William     Nelson     Head     Married     Male     25     1866     Spreader Of Waterproof     Kent, England
    Margaret A     Nelson     Wife     Married     Female     23     1868     -     London, Middlesex, England
    William C     Nelson     Son     -     Male     3     1888     -     Essex, England
    Ivy A     Nelson     Daughter     -     Female     1     1890     -     Essex, England
    Susanna W     Gill     Sister In Law     Single     Female     17     1874     Tailoress     Essex, England."
  3. [S173] GRO Index "Mariage: FmP: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 IVY AGNES NELSON
    Marriage quarter 1 1910 West Ham Volume 4A Page number 163
    IVY AGNES NELSON married one of these people Albert Archibald Ready."
  4. [S175] Online image of the census "1911 census: FmP: RG14PN9510 RG78PN508 RD188 SD4 ED40 SN83
    Albert     Ready     Head     Married     Male     28     1883     Fitter Labourer     Waffor London
    Ivy     Ready     Wife     Married     Female     21     1890     -     Plasitow Essex West Ham
    Winifred     Ready     Daughter     -     Female     0     1911     -     Plasitow Essex West Ham."
Last Edited10 Sep 2019

James Nelson1

b. c 1829, d. Jun 1881
FatherWilliam Nelson2 b. 11 Jul 1790, d. Jun 1873
MotherHannah Brown2 b. c 1792
Pedigree
Birth*c 1829 James Nelson , son of William Nelson and Hannah Brown, was born c 1829 at Clare, Suffolk, England.3,2 
(Witness) Census 18416 Jun 1841 James Nelson appeared as age 12 in the household of William Nelson and Hannah Brown in the 1841 census at Stoke; William is 50, an Ag Lab, Hannah is 49, 4 children, all born Suffolk. Stoke is near Clare (actually Stoke by Clare on modern Maps) Ages over 15 were rounded down to the nearest 5.2 
(Witness) Census 185130 Mar 1851 James Nelson was listedin the household of William Nelson and Elizabeth Harris in the census of 1851 at 219 Broomfield Place, at Deptford; William is 34 a Labourer, Elizabeth is 30. They have 2 daughters and his brother James, 22 labourer with them. the brothers both born Suffolk.4 
Marriage*31 Jul 1853  On Sunday, 31 Jul 1853 James Nelson married Eliza Davies, daughter of Joseph Davies and Elizabeth Hayden, in St James, Bermondsey, Surrey, England,he is James, Dockhand, son of William (labr) she is Eliza DAVIES Listed as a dockhand, daughter of Joseph (labr), both of full age. The witnesses were Henry Eves DAVIES and Mary Anne DAVIES, siblings of the bride..5,6 
Marr RegSep 1853 The marriage of James and Eliza Davies was registered in at Bermondsey, Surrey, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1853.7 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 The Census of 2 Apr 1871 lists James Nelson and Eliza Davies at at 25 James St, West Ham, Essex, England. James is 41, a Steam Vessel Engineer born Clare, Suffolk. Eliza is 36 born Deptford. they have 7 children at home.8 
Census 1881*3 Apr 1881 In the census of 1881 James Nelson and Eliza Davies appeared at 25 James St, West Ham, Essex, England. James is 51 born Clare, Suffolk a Marine - Fireman (M Seaman). Eliza is 46, born Deptford, Kent.3 
Death Reg*Jun 1881  His death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Jun 1881 at West Ham, Essex, England: age 51.9 

Family

Eliza Davies b. 24 Dec 1834, d. Dec 1925
Children

Citations

  1. [S176] Marriage: Ancestry: Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers No Image;
    Mary Ann Reed [Mary Ann Hayes]
    Gender:     Female
    Marriage Age:     22
    Record Type:     Marriage
    Birth Date:     abt 1880
    Marriage Date:     1 Jun 1902
    Marriage Place:     Plaistow, St Mary The Virgin, Essex, England
    Father:     Cornelius Hayes
    Spouse:     Thomas James Nelson.
  2. [S175] Online image of the census "Census 1841 IMAGE SEEN;Genealogist: Stoke Registration District Newmarket & Risbridge HO107/1033/F?
    William     Nelson     50     1791          Yes     Agricultural Labourer           
    Hannah     Nelson     49     1792          Yes                
    Mary Ann     Nelson     19     1822          Yes                
    Caroline     Nelson     14     1827          Yes                
    James     Nelson     12     1829          Yes                
    Sarah     Nelson     9     1832          Yes.     "
  3. [S175] Online image of the census "Census 1881: Image seen Ancestry: The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG11; Piece: 1711; Folio: 55; Page: 34; GSU roll: 1341409."
  4. [S175] Online image of the census "1851 Census: Image seen: Ancestry: Class: HO107; Piece: 1584; Folio: 653; Page: 40; GSU roll: 174820-174821."
  5. [S174] Information supplied by Roy Tom Martindell "Tom Martindill's text work entitled "Nelson History.""
  6. [S176] Marriage: Ancestry Image seen and saved :Southwark St James, Bermondsey 1837-1866
    James Nelson
    Gender:     Male
    Record Type:     Marriage
    Marriage Date:     31 Jul 1853
    Marriage Place:     St James, Bermondsey, Southwark, England
    Father:     William Nelson
    Spouse:     Eliza Davies
    Father:     Joseph Davies
    Register Type:     Parish Register.
  7. [S173] GRO Index "Marriage: Ancestry: James Nelson
    Registration Year:     1853
    Registration Quarter:     Jul-Aug-Sep
    Registration district:     Bermondsey
    Volume:     1d
    Page:     110."
  8. [S175] Online image of the census "Census 1871: Imge seen: Ancestry: The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1632; Folio: 141; Page: 70; GSU roll: 829933."
  9. [S173] GRO Index "Death: Ancestry: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    James Nelson Registration Year: 1881 Apr-May-Jun West Ham Volume: 4a Page: 24
    Age at Death: 51 Estimated birth year: abt 1830."
  10. [S175] Online image of the census "Census 1861 Image seen FmP: 57, Albert Street, St Nicholas, Greenwich, London & Kent, England
    RG09 Piece number 397 Folio 166 Page 43."
  11. [S174] Information supplied by Roy Tom Martindell.
Last Edited15 Apr 2020

James Nelson1

b. 30 Oct 1791
FatherWilliam Nelson1 b. 12 Feb 1764
MotherSarah Copsey1 b. 22 Mar 1767
Pedigree
Birth*30 Oct 1791 James Nelson , son of William Nelson and Sarah Copsey, was born on Sunday, 30 Oct 1791 at Glemsford, Suffolk, England.1 

Citations

  1. [S177] Baptism Record "Baptism:F Search; NO IMAGE: England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975     
    James Nelson Gender: Male Christening Date: 30 Oct 1791 Christening Place: GLEMSFORD,SUFFOLK,ENGLAND
    Father's Name: William Nelson Mother's Name: Sarah."
Last Edited23 Jul 2019

James Alfred Nelson1

b. Sep 1882, d. Dec 1886
FatherHenry Eves Nelson1 b. 1 Mar 1854, d. Jun 1946
MotherCatherine Burke1 b. 1852
Pedigree
Birth*Sep 1882 James Alfred Nelson , son of Henry Eves Nelson and Catherine Burke, was born in Sep 1882 at West Ham, Essex, England.1 
Death Reg*Dec 1886  His death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Dec 1886 at West Ham, Essex, England.2 

Citations

  1. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FSearch: England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008
    James Alfred Nelson Birth Registration Jul-Aug-Sep 1882 West Ham Volume: 4A Page: 212."
  2. [S173] GRO Index "Death: FSearch: England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007
    James Nelson Death Oct-Nov-Dec 1886 West Ham Age: 3 Birth Year (Estimated): 1883 Volume: 4A Page: 37."
Last Edited30 Jul 2019

James Alfred Nelson1,2

b. 14 Nov 1902
FatherThomas James Nelson1 b. Mar 1878, d. 1952
MotherMary Ann Hayes1 b. Jun 1880, d. Sep 1933
Pedigree
Birth*14 Nov 1902 James Alfred Nelson , son of Thomas James Nelson and Mary Ann Hayes, was born on Friday, 14 Nov 1902 at Plaistow, Essex, England.1,2 
Baptism11 Jan 1903 James Alfred Nelson was baptized on 11 Jan 1903 at St Andrew, Plaistow, Essex, England; born 14 Nov 1902, Father: Thomas James Nelson Mother: Mary Anne Nelson.2 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 He appeared as son age 8 in the household of Thomas James Nelson and Mary Ann Hayes in the 1911 census at 7 James St Plaistow, at West Ham; Thomas is 33 a Dock Labourer, Mary is 31 (born Plaistow [sic]). they state married 8 years 4 children all living, a Nelson niece and a Hayes boarder. The house has 4 rooms including kitchen but ignoring wc etc.1 
Marr Reg*Mar 1930 The marriage of James Alfred and Maybel J Willis was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Mar 1930.3 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  James Alfred Nelson is listed in the 1939 Register with Maybel J Willis at 141 Clements Road, East Ham, Essex, England, he is described as James A     Nelson 14 Nov 1902 Bunkering HM Ships Coal Porter (Foreman Stevedor) Married     
Maybel J     Nelson     30 Jul 1904 Unpaid Domestic Duties Married. D|aughter Marie is in Weston-Super-Mare.4      
Note*  James Alfred Nelson - born 1902. Married May in 1930. Known as Jim, he attended Denmark St. School, and left aged 14 to start work at the I.R.G.P. works, but in 1928 he had a better offer From Wm. Cory & Sons Ltd, Silvertown. He started as a labourer assisting in bunkering coal ships in the London Docks. By 1932 he was foreman. In 1940 the London Docks were empty of ships due to the war, and enemy action. He was sent by the Ministry of Transport to Gourock on the Clyde and did not return to London until 1945. In 1946 he was promoted to manager and finally retired in 1968. He has been a keen cricketer, playing in the same team as cousin Jim. His wife May was the club scorer. They are both interested in sport and have held a season ticket to West Ham Football Club since 1932. They had one daughter.5 

Family

Maybel J Willis b. 30 Jul 1904

Citations

  1. [S175] Online image of the census "1911 Census: Image seen: FmP: RG14PN9513 RG78PN508 RD188 SD4 ED43 SN241
    Thomas     Nelson     Head     Married     Male     33     1878     Dock Labourer     Essex Plaistow
    Mary     Nelson     Wife     Married     Female     31     1880     -     Essex Plaistow
    James     Nelson     Son     -     Male     8     1903     -     Essex Plaistow
    Cornelius     Nelson     Son     -     Male     6     1905     -     Essex Plaistow
    Mary     Nelson     Daughter     -     Female     4     1907     -     Essex Plaistow
    Annie     Nelson     Daughter     -     Female     1     1910     -     Essex Plaistow
    John     Hayes     Boarder     Single     Male     27     1884     General Labourer     Essex Plaistow
    Catherine     Nelson     Niece     Single     Female     26     1885     Rubber Worker     Essex Canning Town."
  2. [S177] Baptism Record "Baptism:Ancestry Essex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1918 James Alfred Nelson
    Birth Date: 14 Nov 1902 Baptism Date: 11 Jan 1903 Plaistow, St. Andrew, Essex, England Father: Thomas James Nelson Mother: Mary Anne Nelson."
  3. [S180] Marriage Record "Marriage: FmP: Record Transcription: England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005 MABEL WILLIS
    Marriage quarter 1 1930 West Ham Volume 4A Page 297 MABEL WILLIS married James A Nelson Spouse's last name Nelson."
  4. [S172] Online index to the 1939 register (image seen) "Ref: RG101/1014F/011/6 Letter Code: CAQH
    James A     Nelson     14 Nov 1902     Male     Banke?Ing Hm Ships Coal Porter (Foreman Stevedor D     Married     159     1
    Maybel J     Nelson     30 Jul 1904     Female     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Married     159     2."
  5. [S174] Information supplied by Roy Tom Martindell.
Last Edited17 Apr 2020

James George Nelson1

b. 27 Oct 1895, d. Sep 1978
FatherArthur Haydon Nelson1 b. 18 Jul 1872, d. 20 Jul 1941
MotherOlive Clara Thorne1 b. 29 Nov 1875, d. Mar 1956
Pedigree
Note*  James - born 1895. He married Lily Standish 1919. James attended Denmark St, school. He worked at the I.R.G.P. works, and completed 50 years service. Upon his retirement, he was presented with a long service award. He was chairman of the Silvertown Branch of the Transport and General Workers Union. He was an enthusiastic cricketer, and today i.e 1968 at the age of 73, still manages a team of young cricketers. He took a job as a city clerk, after his retirement. He and Lily celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1969. He has since retired. They had five children.2 
Birth*27 Oct 1895 James George Nelson , son of Arthur Haydon Nelson and Olive Clara Thorne, was born on Sunday, 27 Oct 1895.3 
Birth RegDec 1895 James George Nelson's birth was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Dec 1895.1 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 He appeared as son age 5 in the home of Arthur Haydon Nelson and Olive Clara Thorne in the 1901 census at 24 Abbey Street, at West Ham; Arthur is 28 a general Carter, Olive is 25, 2 children at home.4 
(Witness) Census 19112 Apr 1911 James George Nelson appeared as son, 15, Odd Boy (servant) in the household of Arthur Haydon Nelson and Olive Clara Thorne in the 1911 census at 21 New Barn St, at Plaistow; Arthur, 38, is a boiler stoker. Olive is 35. They have been married 15 years 6 children of whom one has died 5 children and niece Maud Nelson , 23 at home. House has 4 rooms.5 
Marriage*2 Aug 1919  On Saturday, 2 Aug 1919 aged 23 James George Nelson married Lily Furness in St Andrew, Plaistow, Essex, England.6 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  James George Nelson is listed in the 1939 Register with Lily Furness at 25 James Street, West Ham, Essex, England, he is described as James b: 27Oct1895 is a General Labr. Lily b: 23 Jan 1984. Olive is at home but there are 5 closed records.3 
Death Reg*Sep 1978  His death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Sep 1978 at Stepney, London, England.7 

Family

Lily Furness b. 23 Jan 1894, d. Jun 1984
Children

Citations

  1. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 JAMES GEORGE NELSON
    Birth year 1895 quarter 4 West Ham Volume 4A Page 90 Mother's maiden name Thorne."
  2. [S174] Information supplied by Roy Tom Martindell.
  3. [S172] Online index to the 1939 register (image seen) "1939 Reg: FmP: Ref: RG101/1040G/014/4 Letter Code: CBUE 25 James Street
    James G     Nelson     27 Oct 1895     Male     General Labr     Married     191     1
    Lily     Nelson     23 Jan 1894     Female     House Duties Unpaid     Married     191     2
    Olive M     Bright (Nelson)     17 Nov 1920     Female     Process Worker (Rubbr     Single     191."
  4. [S175] Online image of the census "1901 Census: FmP: RG13 1574 139 17
    Arthur     Nelson     Head     Married     Male     28     1873     General Carter     Plaistow, Essex, England
    Olive     Nelson     Wife     Married     Female     25     1876     -     Canning Town, Essex, England
    James     Nelson     Son     Single     Male     5     1896     -     Plaistow, Essex, England
    Olive     Nelson     Daughter     Single     Female     2     1899     -     Plaistow, Essex, England."
  5. [S175] Online image of the census "1911 Census: FmP: RG14PN9513 RG78PN508 RD188 SD4 ED43 SN12
    Arthur     Nelson     Head     Married     Male     38     1873     Boiler Stocker     Essex West Ham
    Olive     Nelson     Wife     Married     Female     35     1876     -     Essex West Ham
    James     Nelson     Son     Single     Male     15     1896     Odd Boy     Essex West Ham
    Jane     Nelson     Daughter     -     Female     12     1899     School     Essex West Ham
    Arthur     Nelson     Son     -     Male     8     1903     -     Essex West Ham
    Walter     Nelson     Son     -     Male     7     1904     -     Essex West Ham
    Grace     Nelson     Daughter     -     Female     0     1911     -     Essex West Ham
    Maud     Nelson     Niece     Single     Female     23     1888     Motor And Cycle Maker Tyre     Essex West Ham
    Violet     Smith     Niece     -     Female     12     1899     School     Essex West Ham."
  6. [S176] Marriage: FmP: Essex Marriages And Banns 1537-1935 James George Nelson
    Marriage date 02 Aug 1919 Plaistow, St Andrew Residence 21 New Barn St Father Arthur Hayden Nelson occupation Stoker
    Spouse's first name(s) Lily Furness marital status S Spouse's residence 25 James St Spouse's father William Furness
    Essex Record Office Archive reference D/P 527/1/26 Page number     106.
  7. [S173] GRO Index "Death: FmP: England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 JAMES GEORGE NELSON
    Birth year 1895 Death quarter 3 1978 Stepney Volume 15 Page 0230."
  8. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 OLIVE M NELSON
    Birth year 1920 quarter 4 West Ham Volume 4A Page 327 Mother's maiden name Furness."
  9. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 LILY V NELSON
    Birth year 1922 quarter 4 West Ham Volume 4A Page 287 Mother's maiden name Furness."
Last Edited12 Oct 2019

James Joseph Nelson1,2

b. 19 Aug 1857, d. c 1918
FatherJames Nelson1 b. c 1829, d. Jun 1881
MotherEliza Davies1 b. 24 Dec 1834, d. Dec 1925
Pedigree
Note  James Joseph Nelson- known as Joe, he was a seaman and wrecked in the Bay of Biscay. He was an invalid for many years, living with his mother Eliza at 25 James Street. He died about 1918.2 
Nickname  James Joseph Nelson also went by the name of Joe.2 
Birth*19 Aug 1857 He , son of James Nelson and Eliza Davies, was born on Wednesday, 19 Aug 1857 at Deptford, Kent, England.1,3 
Birth RegSep 1857 James Joseph Nelson's birth was registered in at Greenwich, Kent, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1857.4 
(Witness) Census 18617 Apr 1861 He appearedin the household of Eliza Davies in the census at 57, Albert Street, St Nicholas, at Greenwich; Eliza is head, age 26 born Deptford. Husband James is not visible. She has 4 children with her.5 
(Witness) Census 18712 Apr 1871  On 2 Apr 1871 James Joseph Nelson appearedin the household of James Nelson and Eliza Davies in this census at 25 James St, at West Ham; James is 41, a Steam Vessel Engineer born Clare, Suffolk. Eliza is 36 born Deptford. they have 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) Census 18915 Apr 1891 James Joseph Nelson was listed as son age 33, general labr in the household of Eliza Davies in the 1891 census at 25 St james Street, at West Ham; Eliza is a Widow age 56, 5 children living at home.6 
(Witness) Census 190131 Mar 1901 James Joseph Nelson appeared as age 44, labourer in shipyard in the home of Eliza Davies in the 1901 census at 25 St james Street, at West Ham; Eliza 66 is living on own means. 3 children and 4 grandchildren in the house.7 
(Witness) Census 191131 Mar 1911 James Joseph Nelson appeared as single son age 53, general labourer in the household of Eliza Davies in the 1911 census at 25 St james Street, at West Ham; widowed Eliza, 76 has her widowed daughter Mary Ann and her two children with her as well as James Joseph.8 
Baptism17 May 1913 James Joseph Nelson was baptized on 17 May 1913 at St. Philip and St. James, Plaistow, Essex, England; age 55, born 19 Aug 1857, son of James and Eliza. [presume baptised because he was ill and near death]3 
Death*c 1918 James Joseph Nelson died c 1918.2 
Death RegJun 1920  His death was registered in the quarter ending the end of Jun 1920 at West Ham, Essex, England: age 62, DB: This is probably him, age and place fit.9 

Citations

  1. [S175] Online image of the census "Census 1871: Imge seen: Ancestry: The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1632; Folio: 141; Page: 70; GSU roll: 829933."
  2. [S174] Information supplied by Roy Tom Martindell.
  3. [S177] Baptism Record "Baptism: Anc: James Joseph Nelson in the Essex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1918
    James Joseph Nelson Age: 55 Birth Date: 19 Aug 1857 Baptism Date: 17 May 1913
    Baptism Place: Plaistow, St. Philip and St. James, Essex, Father: James Nelson Mother: Eliza Nelson."
  4. [S173] GRO Index "Birth:Anc: Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 James Joseph Nelson
    Registration Year: 1857 Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep Registration district: Greenwich Volume: 1d Page: 522."
  5. [S175] Online image of the census "Census 1861 Image seen FmP: 57, Albert Street, St Nicholas, Greenwich, London & Kent, England
    RG09 Piece number 397 Folio 166 Page 43."
  6. [S175] Online image of the census "1891 Census: Image seen: Genealogist: Census Transcript Household     Essex 1891 RG12/1323/F?
    transcription is incorrect occupations are shifted one line up, image used."
  7. [S175] Online image of the census "1901 Census: Image seen: Genealogist: Census Transcript Household     Essex 1891 RG13/1586/F?
    ttranscription of birth towns bad."
  8. [S175] Online image of the census "1911 Census: Image seen: Genealogist: Census Transcript Household     Essex 1911 RG14 - PN9513 RD188 SD4 ED43 SN250
    Eliza     Nelson     76     1835     Female     Head     Widow          Deptford, Kent                
    James Joseph     Nelson     53     1858     Male     Son     Single          Deptford, Kent     General Labourer           
    Mary Ann     Groves     42     1869     Female     Daughter     Widow          Plaistow, Essex     Tailor Presser           
    Alfred Nelson     Groves     15     1896     Male     Grand Son     Single          Plaistow, Essex     Engineers Apprentice     
    Frank Davies     Groves     12     1899     Male     Grand Son               Plaistow, Essex     School."
  9. [S173] GRO Index "Death: Genealogist: Civil Registration Deaths 1837-2005 » Full James J Nelson
    Registered April - June 1920 District West Ham, Essex Page 0232 Volume 4A
    Age 62 Date of Birth (Calculated) 1858.
    "
Last Edited26 Aug 2019

James Joseph Nelson1

b. Sep 1894
FatherWilliam Nelson1 b. Mar 1866, d. c 1935
MotherMargaret Alice Gill1 b. Sep 1867, d. Dec 1909
Pedigree
Note*  James - James worked at the I.R.G.P. works, he married and lived in Woolwich. He was crippled. Not much known of his family.2 
Birth Reg*Sep 1894 James Joseph Nelson's birth was registered in at West Ham, Essex, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1894.1 
(Witness) Census 19112 Apr 1911 He appeared as James is 16, no employment given in the household of William Nelson in the 1911 census at 8 Gray St, Silvertown, at West Ham; William is now Widowed, 44 an India Rubber worker. Daughter Minnie and son James are with him plus Jane Ann Chilton and her son his Grandson Charles William Nelson age 1.3 
Marr Reg*Sep 1925 The marriage of James Joseph and Elizabeth J Merryweather was registered in at Woolwich, London, England, in the quarter ending at the end of Sep 1925.4 
1939 Register*29 Sep 1939  James Joseph Nelson is listed in the 1939 Register at 500 Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London, England, he is described as James J b: 26Jun1894, married is a Steel Works Labourer. Elizabeth B: 10Nov1899 is a Housewife.5 

Family

Elizabeth J Merryweather b. 10 Nov 1899

Citations

  1. [S173] GRO Index "Birth: FmP: England & Wales Births 1837-2006 JAMES JOSEPH NELSON
    Birth year 1894 quarter 3 West Ham Volume 4A Page 54 Mother's maiden name Gill."
  2. [S174] Information supplied by Roy Tom Martindell.
  3. [S175] Online image of the census "1911 Census: FmP: RG14PN9473 RG78PN508 RD188 SD4 ED3 SN223
    William     Nelson     Head     Widower     Male     44     1867     India Rubber Sparden     Kent Deptford
    Minnie     Nelson     Daughter     Single     Female     18     1893     Water Proof Worker     Essex West Ham
    James Jo     Nelson     Son     Single     Male     16     1895     -     Essex West Ham
    Jane Ann     Chilton     Boarder     Single     Female     22     1889     Waitress     London Middlesex Bromley Bow
    Charles William     Nelson     Grandson     -     Male     1     1910     -     Essex West Ham (mistranscription corrected by DB)."
  4. [S173] GRO Index "Mariage:Gen: Bmd » Civil Registration Marriages 1837-2005 » Full
    James J Nelson Woolwich Spouse Elizabeth J Merryweather
    Page 2751 Volume 1D July - September 1925."
  5. [S172] Online index to the 1939 register (image seen) "1939 Reg: FmP: Ref: RG101/0166D/010/7 Letter Code: AHBS
    James J     Nelson     26 Jun 1894     Male     Steel Works Labourer Heavy     Married     133     1
    Elizabeth J     Nelson     10 Nov 1899     Female     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Married     133     2."
Last Edited12 Sep 2019