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| John and Mary Smith at 50th Wedding Anniversary (1949) | Close Family at their 50th Wedding Anniversary Party (1949) Back (from left) - William Harold (37), Stella Edith (39), John George (47) Front (from Left) - Elsie Emma Helen (43), John Joseph (70), Mary Ann (69), Florence May (41) (see below the family listing for another photograph from the function which includes a LOT of family) |
| Smith, John Joseph Eldest of 9 children born to John Cruft and Elsie Sarah Smith In the 1881 census John (Aged 1) is living with his parents at 34, Prusom Street, St. George in the East. In the 1891 census John (Aged 11) is living with his parents at 9, Lower Road, Woodford. The 1911 census has John Joseph (aged 31) living with his wife and five children at 11, Voluntary Place, Wanstead, Essex. His occupation is given as "Traveller Music Trade". Also listed is a Domestic Servant, Florence Annie Temple (19) of Stratford, Essex. The 1921 census has John Joseph (aged 42) living with his wife and five children at 15, Milton Road, West Ham, Essex & London. His occupation is given as "Motor Omnibus Conductor" working for London General Omnibus Co. Also listed is a Boarder, Alfred John Blows (33) of London, who is a chocolate maker at Josephine Chocolates Ltd. |
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| Born: | 01.05.1879 | in Commercial Road, Stepney and registered in Mile End. | |
| Married: | 27.08.1899 | to Mary Ann Thompson, registered in West Ham. | |
| Died: | 07.12.1952 | Aged 73, registered in Romford. Buried in Hornchurch Church in grave no.666a. This plot is a shared plot along with one Alfred J. Blows. Inscription reads, "Sleep The Sleep You So Much Needed" |
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| Smith (nee Thompson), Mary Ann Only child born to George Joseph and Emma Thompson Details of Mary's family can be found on the link above. |
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| Born: | 11.03.1880 | at St. George in the East. | |
| Died: | 31.12.1962 | Aged 82, registered in Romford (5a 795) | |
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| Gertrude Mary The 1911 census has Gertrude Mary (aged 10) living with her parents as above. |
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| Born: | 28.12.1901 | in Stepney, registered in ?. | |
| Married: | c. 12.1918 | to George T. Paul, registered in West Ham (4a 291)Two Children (known, thus far) |
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| Died: | ? | Aged ?, registered in ? | |
| John George The 1911 census has John George (aged 9) living with his parents as above. The 1921 census has John George (aged 19) living with his parents as above. John works as a window cleaner for R. Slack & Co Window Cleaners. |
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| Born: | 29.01.1902 | in Woodford, Essex, registered in West Ham (4a 93 or 4a 498) | |
| Married: | 26.12.1926 | to Ruby V. Palmer, registered in West Ham (4a 269).Three Children (known, thus far) |
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| Died: | 06.06.1993 | Aged 91, registered in ? | |
| Elsie Emma Helen The 1911 census has Elsie Emma Helen (aged 5) living with her parents as above. The 1921 census has Elsie Emma Helen (aged 15) living with her parents as above. Elsie works as a messenger for Holborn Surgical Instruments Co. of Thavies Inn, Holborn |
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| Born: | 28.10.1905 | in Woodford, Essex, registered in West Ham | |
| Married: | 09.06.1928 | to Thomas Leonard Butler, registered in West Ham. | |
| Died: | 12.11.1984 | Aged 79, in Basildon, Essex. | |
| Florence May The 1911 census has Florence May (aged 2) living with her parents as above. The 1921 census has Florence May (aged 13) living with her parents as above. In the 1939 Register, Florence and her husband John are living at 22, Victor Gardens, Hornchurch. |
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| Born: | 23.05.1908 | in Woodford, Essex, registered in ?. | |
| Married: | c. 09.1930 | to John Alfred Smith (b.4.08.1903 - d.4.01.1970), registered in Romford (4a 1425). In the 1939 Register John's occupation is given as Electrician. Two Children (known, thus far) |
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| Died: | 02.10.1982 | Aged 74, registered in Havering (13 0123) | |
| Stella Edith The 1911 census has Stella Edith (aged 8 months) living with her parents as above. The 1921 census has Stella Edith (aged 10) living with her parents as above. |
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| Born: | 15.07.1910 | in Woodford, Essex, registered in West Ham (4a 466) | |
| Married: | c. 12.1932 | to Henry G. England, registered in Romford (4a 1088) | |
| Died: | 30.09.1975 | Aged 65, registered in Havering (13 0286) | |
| William Harold The 1921 census has William Harold (aged 8) living with his parents as above. |
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| Born: | 03.08.1912 | registered in West Ham (4a 268) | |
| Married: | c. 09.1936 | to Winifred M. Johnson (b.15.02.1911), registered in Romford.One Child (known, thus far) |
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| Died: | 23.03.1978 | Aged 65, registered in Havering (13 0336) | |
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| Born: | 30.04.1915 | registered in West Ham (4a 184) | |
| Died: | 10.05.1915 | Aged 10 days, registered in West Ham (4a 89) | |
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| 50th Wedding Anniversary Party Click on the photograph for a higher definition scan PLUS a "who's who" !! |