Family of Elsie Emma Helen Smith

John and Mary Smith Family at 50th Anniversary Party
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.
         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"
In Loving Memory of:
Alfred J. Blows who fell asleep 2nd March 1938 aged 49 years.
also
John Smith who fell asleep 7th December 1952 aged 73 years.
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.
         Born: 11.03.1880 at St. George in the East.
         Died: 31.12.1962 Aged 82, registered in Romford (5a 795)


Seven Children
Gertrude May (or Mary ... needs confirming)
         Born: 28.12.1901 registered in ?.
         Married: ? to George Paul, registered in ?.
Two Children (known, thus far)
Georgina and Pauline (twins).
         Died: ? Aged ?, registered in ?
John George
         Born: 29.01.1902 registered in West Ham (4a 93 or 4a 498)
         Married: ? to Ruby Palmer, registered in ?.
Three Children (known, thus far)
Leslie Smith
Alfred Smith
John Smith
         Died: 06.06.1993 Aged 91, registered in ?
Elsie Emma Helen
         Born: 28.10.1905 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
         Born: 23.05.1908 registered in ?.
         Married: ? to John Alfred Smith (b.4.08.1903 - d.4.01.1970), registered in ?.
Two Children (known, thus far)
Patricia Smith
Pauline Smith
         Died: 02.10.1982 Aged 74, registered in Havering (13 0123)
Stella Edith
         Born: 15.07.1910 registered in West Ham (4a 466)
         Married: to Harold England, registered in ?.
         Died: 30.09.1975 Aged 65, registered in Havering (13 0286)
William Harold
         Born: 03.08.1912 registered in West Ham (4a 268)
         Married: to Winifred (b.15.02.1911), registered in ?.
One Child (known, thus far)
Carol Smith
         Died: 23.03.1978 Aged 65, registered in Havering (13 0336)
Frederick
         Born: 30.04.1915 registered in West Ham (4a 184)
         Died: 10.05.1915 Aged 10 days, registered in West Ham (4a 89)

50th Anniversary Party
50th Wedding Anniversary Party
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