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Frances Maria BRIGGS, daughter of Robert BRIGGS (c. 1839-c. 1914) and Mary Ann POTTER (c. 1839-c. 1921), was born on 19 Jun 1875 in Kenninghall, Norfolk.1,2,3 She was baptised on 5 Sep 1875 in Kenninghall. - aged 2months 16days.2 Frances appeared in the census in 1881 at Grange Road Yard in Kenninghall - 5, scholar, living with parents Robert (41, agricultural labourer) and Frances M (41), and children James (17, agricultural labourer), Robert (15, labourer), Alice M (13) and William (2).4 She appeared in the census in 1891 at The Green in Shelfanger, Norfolk - 15, general domestic servant, living in the household of Nelson LANHAM (51, farmer) and his family.5 She and James LANCHESTER had marriage banns published on 15 Sep 1895 in Kenninghall. - other dates were 22.09.1895 and 29.09.1895.6 Frances married James LANCHESTER on 1 Oct 1895 in Hargham, Norfolk - both fathers were labourers. The marriage was witnessed by Horace LANCHESTER and Eliza Jane LANCHESTER. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. W W TYLER.7,8 She appeared in the census in 1901 at Lodge Farm Cottage in Kenninghall - 25, living with husband James (32, teamster on farm) and sons Robert (1) and Leonard (8 mos).9 She appeared in the census in 1911 at Kenninghall Lodge in Kenninghall - 35, living with husband James (41, horseman on farm) and children Leonard (10, scholar), Frederick G (8), Charles Biggs (6), Hilda Mary (5), Alfred (3), Norman Thomas (2), James (1) and Albert Edward (4 mos) - 14 children to couple, 10 still living.10 In 1919 the Electoral Register showed her living at Diss Road, Kenninghall, Norfolk. In 1925 the Electoral Register showed her living at The Street, Fersfield, Norfolk. In 1931 the Electoral Register showed her living at Hall Cottages, Fersfield, Norfolk - qualification by residency and by husband's occupation. Frances was recorded on the 1939 Register living at Lodge Cottages in Fersfield, Norfolk. - domestic duties, b. 19.06.1875.1 Frances died c. 1954.11 |
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James LANCHESTER, son of Walter LANCHESTER (c. 1831- ) and Mary WRIGHT (c. 1833- ), was born on 21 Aug 1868 in Fersfield.12 He appeared in the census in 1871 at The Street in Fersfield - 2, living with parents Walter (40, agricultural labourer) and Mary (38), and siblings Henry (8, scholar) and Ann (5, scholar).13 He was baptised on 30 Nov 1877 in Fersfield.14 He appeared in the census in 1881 at Bateses Lane in Fersfield - 12, farm labourer, living with parents Walter (47, farm labourer) and Mary 45), and brothers Horace (9, scholar) and Herbert (7, scholar).15 He appeared in the census in 1891 at Bates Lane in Fersfield - 20, agricultural labourer, living with parents Walter (58, agricultural labourer) and Mary (58), and brothers Harry (27, agricultural labourer), Herbert (16, agricultural labourer) and William (12, scholar).16 He appeared in the census in 1901 at Lodge Farm Cottage in Kenninghall - 32, teamster on farm, living with wife Frances (25) and sons Robert (1) and Leonard (8 mos).9 He appeared in the census in 1911 at Kenninghall Lodge in Kenninghall - 41, horseman on farm, living with wife Frances Maria (35) and children Leonard (10, scholar), Frederick G (8), Charles Biggs (6), Hilda Mary (5), Alfred (3), Norman Thomas (2), James (1) and Albert Edward (4 mos) - 14 children to couple, 10 still living.10 In 1919 the Electoral Register showed him living at Diss Road, Kenninghall, Norfolk. In 1925 the Electoral Register showed him living at The Street, Fersfield, Norfolk. In 1931 the Electoral Register showed him living at Hall Cottages, Fersfield, Norfolk - qualification by occupation and residency. James was recorded on the 1939 Register living at Lodge Cottages in Fersfield. - agricultural labourer, b. 21.08.1868.1 James died c. 1944.17 He and Frances Maria BRIGGS had the following children: |
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Robert James LANCHESTER (c. 1899- ). Robert was born c. 1899 in Kenninghall. He appeared in the census in 1901 at Lodge Farm Cottage in Kenninghall - 1, living with parents James (32, teamster on farm) and Frances (25) and brother Leonard (8 mos).9 He appeared in the census in 1911 at Dam Green in Kenninghall - 11, scholar, living with grandparents Robert (71) and Mary (71), uncle Robert (45, farm labourer), and brother William (9, scholar).18 |
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Leonard LANCHESTER (c. 1901-c. 1970). Leonard was born c. 1901 in Kenninghall. He appeared in the census in 1901 at Lodge Farm Cottage in Kenninghall - 8 mos, living with parents James (32, teamster on farm) and Frances (25) and brother Robert (1).9 He appeared in the census in 1911 at Kenninghall Lodge in Kenninghall - 10, scholar, living with parents James (41, horseman on farm) and Frances Maria (35), and siblings Frederick G (8), Charles Biggs (6), Hilda Mary (5), Alfred (3), Norman Thomas (2), James (1) and Albert Edward (4 mos).10 On 6 Apr 1934 there was a newspaper report: Diss Express, 6 April 1934, page 12.
OLD BUCKENHAM WEDDING
The marriage was somemnised at the Parish Church on Saturday by the Rev. H. Anderson (Rector) of Miss Mary Ann Collier, second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. Collier of Poplar, London and Mr. Leonard Lanchester, second son of Mrf. and Mrs. J. Lanchester of Fersfield Hall, Fersfield. The bride was given away by the bridegroom's father and she was attired in ankle length white satin, veil, coronet of orange blossom, shoes and hose to tone with dress. She carried a sheaf of white tulips. The bridesmaids, Miss Hilda Lanchester (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss Marjorie Sutton (friend) wore ankle length brick coloured silk dresses, fawn picture hats trimmed with red flowers, black patent shoes and fawn coloured hose. Their bouquets were composed of daffodils.
The best man was Mr. James Lanchester (brother of the bridegroom).
The reception took place at the Prince of Wales, Old Buckenham. Leonard died c. 1970. |
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William Nelson LANCHESTER (1902-c. 1963). William was born on 19 Jan 1902 in Kenninghall. He appeared in the census in 1911 at Dam Green in Kenninghall - 9, scholar, living with grandparents Robert (71) and Mary (71), uncle Robert (45, farm labourer), and brother Robert LANCHESTER (11, scholar).18 He married Annie HALL on 20 Jan 1934 in Wrenthorpe St. Anne, West Yorkshire - bride 25, groom 32 and an engine driver.19 He was recorded on the 1939 Register living at 51 Wrenthorpe Road in Wakefield, Yorkshire. - road maintenance roller driver (W.R.C.C.), b. 19.01.1902.20 William died c. 1963. |
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Frederick George LANCHESTER (c. 1903-c. 1988). Frederick was born c. 1903 in Kenninghall. He appeared in the census in 1911 at Kenninghall Lodge in Kenninghall - 8, living with parents James (41, horseman on farm) and Frances Maria (35), and siblings Leonard (10, scholar), Charles Biggs (6), Hilda Mary (5), Alfred (3), Norman Thomas (2), James (1) and Albert Edward (4 mos).10 In 1931 the Electoral Register showed him living at Hall Cottages, Fersfield, Norfolk - qualification by residency. Frederick died c. 1988. |
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Charles Briggs LANCHESTER (c. 1904-c. 1977). Charles was born c. 1904 in Kenninghall. He appeared in the census in 1911 at Kenninghall Lodge in Kenninghall - 6, living with parents James (41, horseman on farm) and Frances Maria (35), and siblings Leonard (10, scholar), Frederick G (8), Hilda Mary (5), Alfred (3), Norman Thomas (2), James (1) and Albert Edward (4 mos).10 He died c. 1977. |
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Hilda Mary LANCHESTER (1906-c. 2001). Hilda was born on 1 Jan 1906 in Kenninghall.21 She was baptised on 28 Jan 1910 in Kenninghall. - b. 01.01.1906.21 Hilda appeared in the census in 1911 at Kenninghall Lodge in Kenninghall - 5, living with parents James (41, horseman on farm) and Frances Maria (35), and brothers Leonard (10, scholar), Frederick G (8), Charles Biggs (6), Alfred (3), Norman Thomas (2), James (1) and Albert Edward (4 mos).10 In 1931 the Electoral Register showed her living at Hall Cottages, Fersfield, Norfolk - qualification by residency. Hilda died c. 2001. |
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Alfred John LANCHESTER (1907-c. 2000). Alfred was born on 17 Mar 1907 in Kenninghall. He was baptised on 28 Jan 1910 in Kenninghall. - b. 17.03.1907.21 Alfred appeared in the census in 1911 at Kenninghall Lodge in Kenninghall - 3, living with parents James (41, horseman on farm) and Frances Maria (35), and siblings Leonard (10, scholar), Frederick G (8), Charles Biggs (6), Hilda Mary (5), Norman Thomas (2), James (1) and Albert Edward (4 mos).10 In 1931 the Electoral Register showed him living at Hall Cottages, Fersfield, Norfolk - qualification by residency. Alfred died c. 2000. |
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Norman Thomas LANCHESTER (1908-1980). Norman was born on 22 Aug 1908 in Kenninghall.1,22 He was baptised on 28 Jan 1910 in Kenninghall.21 He appeared in the census in 1911 at Kenninghall Lodge in Kenninghall - 2, living with parents James (41, horseman on farm) and Frances Maria (35), and siblings Leonard (10, scholar), Frederick G (8), Charles Biggs (6), Hilda Mary (5), Alfred (3), James (1) and Albert Edward (4 mos).10 In 1931 the Electoral Register showed him living at Hall Cottages, Fersfield, Norfolk - qualification by residency. Norman was recorded on the 1939 Register living at Lodge Cottages in Fersfield. - agricultural labourer, b. 22.08.1908.1 Norman died on 20 Dec 1980 in Bressingham, Norfolk.23 In the London Gazette in 1981 the following notice appeared: " NOTICES UNDER THE TRUSTEE ACT 1925, s. 27
Notice is hereby given pursuant to s. 27 of the Trustee Act, 1925, that any person having a claim against or an interest in the estate of any of the deceased persons whose names and address are set out .....
Name os Deceased: LANCHESTER, Norman Thomas.
Address, description and date of death of Deceased: 11 School Road, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk, Agricultural Labourer (Retired). 20th December 1980.
Names, addresses and descriptions of Persons to whom notices of claims are to be given and names, in parentheses, of Personal Representatives: Brian John Pulfer, Meadowlands, High Road, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk
Date before which notices of claims to be given: 18th September 1891". Norman had his estate probated on 16 Feb 1981 in Ipswich, Suffolk - "LANCHESTER, Norman Thomas of 11 School Rd Bressingham Diss Norfolk died 20 December 1980 Probate Ipswich 16 February [1981]. £19690. 811101805R".24 |
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James LANCHESTER (1909- ). James was born on 20 Sep 1909 in Kenninghall.21 He was baptised on 28 Jan 1910 in Kenninghall. - b. 20.09.1909.21 James appeared in the census in 1911 at Kenninghall Lodge in Kenninghall - 1, living with parents James (41, horseman on farm) and Frances Maria (35), and siblings Leonard (10, scholar), Frederick G (8), Charles Biggs (6), Hilda Mary (5), Alfred (3), Norman Thomas (2) and Albert Edward (4 mos).10 In 1931 the Electoral Register showed him living at Hall Cottages, Fersfield, Norfolk - qualification by residency. On 12 Oct 1934 there was a newspaper report: Diss Express, 12 October 1934, Page 6
WEDDING
A pretty wedding was solemnised at the High Street Methodist Church on Saturday, the contracting parties being Mr. James Lanchester, 8th son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lanchester, of Fersfield Hall and Miss Marjorie Ruth Sutton, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. Sutton, of Pulham.
The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. B. Sutton, of Kenninghall, was attired in a white satin dress, with shoes to match, a veil and coronet of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and white heather. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss H. Lanchester sister of the bridegroom and Miss E. Sutton sister of the bride who wore lemon satin dresses with mob caps with tulle and silver leaves, and black patent shoes. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. H. Beardsley and the hymns "O Father , all creating" and "O Perfect love" were sung, Mrs. W. Moss being at the organ.
The reception was afterwards held at Fersfield Hall, when 34 guests were present. The happy pair were the recipients of many useful and beautiful presents.
Mr. and Mrs. Lanchester will make their home at Worstead, Norfolk. James married Marjorie Ruth SUTTON. |
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Albert Edward LANCHESTER (1910-2006). Albert was born on 9 Nov 1910 in Kenninghall.1 He appeared in the census in 1911 at Kenninghall Lodge in Kenninghall - 4 mos, living with parents James (41, horseman on farm) and Frances Maria (35), and siblings Leonard (10, scholar), Frederick G (8), Charles Biggs (6), Hilda Mary (5), Alfred (3), Norman Thomas (2) and James (1).10 He was recorded on the 1939 Register living at Lodge Cottages in Fersfield. - agricultural labourer, b. 09.11.1910.1 Frm 2003 to 2006 the Electoral Register showed him living at 11 School Road, Bressingham, IP22 2AR. Albert died on 25 Nov 2006 in Bressingham.25 He is commorated in St. John the Baptist Churchyard, Bressingham, Norfolk - "ALBERT / EDWARD LANCHESTER / (TED) / DIED 25th NOVEMBER 2006 / AGED 96 YEARS / Life’s work well done".26 |
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Walter LANCHESTER (1914-c. 1988). Walter was born on 10 May 1914.1,27 He was recorded on the 1939 Register living at Lodge Cottages in Fersfield. - agricultural labourer, b. 10.05.1914.1 Walter died c. 1988.27 |
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Russell LANCHESTER (1918-2009). Russell was born on 12 Aug 1918.1,28 He was recorded on the 1939 Register living at Lodge Cottages in Fersfield. - agricultural labourer, b. 12.08.1918.1 Btw 2003 and 2008 the Electoral Register showed him living at 14 Chapel Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk NR18 9LN.29 In 2009 the Electoral Register showed him living at Melton House, 47 Melton Road, Wymondham NR18 0DB.30 Russell died on 27 May 2009 in Wymondham, Norfolk. He is commorated- "In Loving / Memory of / RUSSELL / LANCHESTER / 1918 - 2009 / Life's work well done". |
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Isabella F LANCHESTER (c. 1916-c. 1918). Isabella was born c. 1916.31 She died c. 1918.32 |
1939 Registration. RG101/6541F/005/43 Letter Code: TREC. Cit. Date: 1939.
PR - Baptism. Kenninghall, Norfolk. Cit. Date: 5 September 1875.
CR Birth. 1875 Q3 Guiltcross Norfolk Vol 4B Page 235. Cit. Date: Q3 1875.
1891 Census. RG11 Piece 1973 Folio 31 Page 8. Cit. Date: 1891.
Ibid. RG12 Piece 1547 Folio 109 Page 10. Cit. Date: 1891.
PR - Banns. Kenninghall, Norfolk. Cit. Date: 15 September 1895.
CR Marriage. 1895 Q4 Guiltcross Norfolk Vol 4B Page 675. Cit. Date: Q4 1895.
PR - Marriage. Hargham, Norfolk. Cit. Date: 1 October 1895.
1901 Census. RG13 Piece 1866 Folio 115 Page 11. Cit. Date: 1901.
1911 Census. RG14 PN11479 RD231 SD1 ED11 SN74. Cit. Date: 1911.
CR Death. 1954 Q4 Depwade Norfolk Vol 4B Page 347. Cit. Date: Q4 1954.
CR Birth. 1868 Q3 Guiltcross Norfolk Vol 4B Page 232. Cit. Date: Q3 1868.
1871 Census. RG10 Piece 1838 Folio 107 Page 9. Cit. Date: 1871.
PR - Baptism. Fersfield, Norfolk. Cit. Date: 30 November 1877.
1881 Census. RG11 Piece 1971 Folio 100 Page 9. Cit. Date: 1881.
1891 Census. RG12 Piece 1547 Folio 84 Page 7. Cit. Date: 1891.
CR Death. 1844 Q3 Depwade Norfolk Vol 4B Page 178. Cit. Date: Q3 1944.
1911 Census. RG14 PN11479 RD231 SD1 ED11 SN67. Cit. Date: 1911.
PR - Marriage. Wrenthorpe St Anne, West Yorkshire. Cit. Date: 20 January 1934.
1939 Registration. RG101/3738K/002/9 Letter Code: KOTL. Cit. Date: 1939.
PR - Baptism. Kenninghall, Norfolk. Cit. Date: 28 January 1910.
CR Birth. 1908 Q4 Wayland Norfolk Vol 4B Page 223. Cit. Date: Q4 1908.
CR Death. 1980 Q4 Norwich Norfolk Vol 10 Page 1740. Cit. Date: Q4 1980.
Probate Death Index. 1981 Page 5115. Cit. Date: 16 February 1981.
CR Death. 2006 M12 Wayland Norfolk RN53C D/SD 643/1 EN 294. Cit. Date: December 2006.
Find A Grave. Memorial ID 166283902.
CR Death. 1988 M03 Gipping and Hartismere Essex Vol 10 Page 2823. Cit. Date: March 1988.
CR Birth. 1918 Q3 Wayland Norfolk Vol 4B Page 320. Cit. Date: Q3 1918.
Electoral Register. Cit. Date: between January 2003 and 2008.
Ibid. Cit. Date: 2009.
CR Birth. 1916 Q2 Wayland Norfolk Vol 4B Page 406. Cit. Date: Q2 1916.
CR Death. 1918 Q4 Wayland Norfolk Vol 4B Page 486. Cit. Date: Q4 1918.