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James BULLEN, son of Robert BULLEN ( - ) and Mary COOTE ( - ), was born c. 1855 in Saham Toney, Norfolk.1 He was baptised on 15 Nov 1857 in Saham Toney. He and Emma LAST had marriage banns published on 16 Mar 1884 in Diss, Norfolk. - other dates were 23.03.1884 and 30.03.1884.2 James married Emma LAST on 6 Apr 1884 in Diss. The marriage was witnessed by Walter SPINK and Mary Elizabeth LAST. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. C. R. Manning.3 He appeared in the census in 1891 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 34, grocer, living with wife Emma (33) and son Joe (1).4 He appeared in the census in 1901 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - 45, grocer, living with wife Emma (44), and children Joe (11), Jessie (9) and Flora (6).5 He appeared in the census in 1911 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 55, general shopkeeper, living with wife Emma (54), and children Joe (21, assisting in business), Emma Jessie (19, pupil teacher) and Flora (16).6 He died c. 1921 in Diss.7 |
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Emma LAST, daughter of Edgar LAST (c. 1833- ) and Hannah UNKNOWN ( - ), was born on 5 Dec 1856 in Diss.8,9 She was baptised on 7 Jun 1857 in Diss. - father Edgar, mother Hannah.10 Emma appeared in the census in 1861 at Park Field Road in Diss - age 4, scholar, living with parents Edgar (27, maltster) and Hannah (28), and brother Edgar (2).11 She appeared in the census in 1871 at Mount Street in Diss - age 15, general servant, living in the household of James K BRYANT (35, brewer's clerk) and his family.12 She appeared in the census in 1881 at Denmark Street in Diss - age 24, dressmaker, living with father Edgar (widower, 48, maltster) and sister Mary E (17, dressmaker).13 She appeared in the census in 1891 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 33, living with husband James (34, grocer) and son Joe (1).4 She appeared in the census in 1901 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 44, living with husband James (45, grocer), and children Joe (11), Jessie (9) and Flora (6).5 She appeared in the census in 1911 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 54, living with husband James (55, general shopkeeper), and children Joe (21, assisting in business), Emma Jessie (19, pupil teacher) and Flora (16).6 She was recorded on the 1939 Register living at 25, Shelfanger Road in Diss. - widow, totally incapacitated, b. 05.12.1856.8 Emma died on 2 Aug 1940 in Diss - reg: Depwade Norfolk; date from memorial.14,15 She had her estate probated on 11 Nov 1940 in Norwich, Norfolk - "BULLEN Emma of St. James Villa Shelfanger-road Diss Norfolk widow died 2 August 1940 Probate Norwich 11 November to Joe Bullen grocer and Emma Jessie Bullen spinster. Effects £6840 10s. 6d.".15 She and James BULLEN had the following children: |
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Joe BULLEN (1890-1974). Joe was born on 29 Mar 1890 in Diss.8,16 He appeared in the census in 1891 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 1, living with parents James (34,grocer) and Emma (33).4 He appeared in the census in 1901 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 11, living with parents James (45, grocer) and Emma (44), and sisters Jessie (9) and Flora (6).5 He appeared in the census in 1911 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 21, assisting in business (grocery), living with parents James (55, general shopkeeper) and Emma (54), and sisters Emma Jessie (19, pupil teacher) and Flora (16).6 In 1914 the Electoral Register showed him living at Shelfanger Road - one room second floor furnished; landlord James Bullen [father], Shelfanger Road, Diss. Joe was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Joe Bullen - Gunner - WO325 - Royal Garrison Artillery - 82493. Joe was on the in 1918 Absent Voters List for in Diss at 35 Shelfanger Road. - 82493 Gnr., 72 A.A. Batty. R.G.A. Joe was on the in 1919 Absent Voters List for in Diss at 35 Shelfanger Road. - 82493 Gnr., 72 A.A. Batty. R.G.A. [Spring 1919]. Joe was on the in 1919 Absent Voters List for in Diss at 35 Shelfanger Road. - 82493 Gnr., 72 A.A. Batty. R.G.A. [Autumn 1919]. Joe was recorded on the 1939 Register living at 25 Shelfanger Road in Diss. - b. 29.03.1890, grocery retail dealer and holder of off limcence.8 Joe died on 14 Dec 1974 in Great Yarmouth - reg: Great Yarmouth Norfolk.17,18 He had his estate probated on 6 Mar 1975 in Ipswich, Suffolk - "BULLEN, Joe of 81 Arundel Rd Great Yarmouth died 14 December 1974 Probate Ipswich 6 March - £34614 - 751801520J".18 |
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Emma Jessie BULLEN (1892-c. 1968). Emma was born on 9 Feb 1892 in Diss.19,20 She appeared in the census in 1901 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 9, living with parents James (45, grocer) and Emma (44), and siblings Joe (11) and Flora (6).5 She was educated at Municipal Secondary Girls School in Norwich frm 16 Jan 1906 to 22 Jul 1909. and granted exemption from tuition fees by Norfolk Education Committee for 3 years and took up a pupil teachership upon leaving. Emma was baptised on 15 Jan 1909 in Diss. - baptised as an adult along with sister Flora, parents James and Emma, father a shopkeeper, living at Shelfanger Road in Diss.19 Emma appeared in the census in 1911 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 19, pupil teacher, living with parents James (55, general shopkeeper) and Emma (54), and siblings Joe (21, assisting in business) and Flora (16).6 Frm 1913 to 1915 she was an assistant teacher in Outwell, Cambridgeshire. Frm 1915 to 1920 she was an assistant teacher in Coltishall, Norfolk. On 1 Feb 1918 she. is recognised by the Teachers Registration Council. Her professional address is given as St. James Villa, Diss. Frm 1920 to 1925 Emma was a headteacher in Fersfield, Norfolk. Frm 1925 to 1926 she was a headteacher in Roydon, Norfolk. She was recorded on the 1939 Register living at 25 Shelfanger Road in Diss. - b. 09.02.1892, domestic duties at home.8 Emma married William Robert WHITE c. 1946 - reg: Staines Middlesex.21 She died c. 1968 - reg: Acle Norfolk.22 |
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Flora BULLEN (c. 1895- ). Flora was born c. 1895 in Diss. She appeared in the census in 1901 at Shelfanger Road in Diss - age 6, living with parents James (45, grocer) and Emma (44), and siblings Joe (11) and Jessie (9).5 She was baptised on 15 Jan 1909 in Diss. - baptised as an adult along with sister Emma, parents James and Emma, father a shopkeeper, living at Shelfanger Road in Diss.19 Flora married Edward Miles HALES. |
CR Birth. 1855 Q4 Swaffham Norfolk Vol 4B Page 325. Cit. Date: Q4 1855.
PR - Banns. Diss, Norfolk. Cit. Date: 16 March 1884.
CR Marriage. 1884 Q2 Depwade Norfolk Vol 4B Page 425. Cit. Date: Q2 1884.
1891 Census. RG12 Piece 1544 Folio 42 Page 16. Cit. Date: 1891.
1901 Census. RG13 Piece 1863 Folio 30 Page 21. Cit. Date: 1901.
1939 Registration. RG14PN11444 RG78PN624 RD230 SD2 ED2 SN174. Cit. Date: 1911.
CR Death. 1921 Q1 Depwade Norfolk Vol 4B Page 264. Cit. Date: Q1 1921.
1939 Registration. RG101/6524A/009/25 Letter Code: TQBB. Cit. Date: 1939.
CR Birth. 1856 Q4 Depwade Norfolk Vol 4B Page 218. Cit. Date: Q4 1856.
PR - Baptism. Diss, Norfolk. Cit. Date: 7 June 1857.
1861 Census. RG09 Piece 1232 Folio 123 Page 36. Cit. Date: 1861.
1871 Census. RG10 Piece 1834 Folio 65 Page 12. Cit. Date: 1871.
1881 Census. RG11 Piece 1966 Folio 35 Page 23. Cit. Date: 1881.
CR Death. 1940 Q3 Depwade Norfolk Vol 4B Page 503. Cit. Date: Q3 1940.
National Probate Calendar. 1940 Page 648. Cit. Date: 11 November 1940.
CR Birth. 1890 Q2 Depwade Norfolk Vol 4B Page 232. Cit. Date: Q2 1890.
CR Death. 1974 Q4 Great Yarmouth Norfolk Vol 10 Page 1222. Cit. Date: Q4 1974.
National Probate Calendar. 1875 Page 1275. Cit. Date: 6 March 1875.
PR - Baptism. Diss Norfolk. Cit. Date: 1 January 1909.
CR Birth. 1892 Q1 Depwade Norfolk Vol 4B Page 230. Cit. Date: Q1 1892.
CR Marriage. 1946 Q3 Staines Middlesex Vol 5F Page 859. Cit. Date: Q3 1946.
CR Death. 1968 Q2 Acle Norfolk Vol 4B Page 472. Cit. Date: Q2 1968.