Leonard john Winwood - Bridgnorth area ?

[alveleyhistorian]

hi there,
My great grandmother, Violet Davies had an illegitemate daughter in 1910.
Quatt baptism entry  lists the father as  Leonard John Winwood, labourer.
Ring any bells with anyone,  Violet was a domestic servant in Bridgnorth, family tales say that Leonard came from either Coton or Bridgnorth

any help much appreciated






any help much appreciated

[Mort29]

probably this lad

1901 census of Bridgnorth - RG13; Piece: 2518; Folio: 109; Page: 8 Parish of St Mary; 9, Hospital Street


 
Susannah Winwood 52 Head of Household (Widow) born Salop, Middleton Scriven
Susan O Winwood 15 daughter born Bridgnorth: Carpet Stamper
Lucy Winwood 11 dau ditto
Leonard J Winwood 8 son ditto


From the 1891 census RG12; Piece: 2094; Folio 112; Page 12 Bridgnorth, his Father was William a Coachman from Bewdley in Worcs.

There are a lot of older children and a maiden Sister in Law named Bowen.
 

[Mr Gwynne Chadwick]

Hi Margaret,

If you refer to page 93 of my new book that you purchased, you will see;

"28 Dec 1918. Killed in action. Private Leonard J Winwood, husband of Mrs L J Winwood of Farmcote. Youngest son of the Late William Winwood and Mrs Susan Winwood of St James Lodge, Bridgnorth."

Could he be your man?

Source; Bridgnorth – News and Events between 1901 and 1920.

Gwynne
http://www.rafbridgnorth.org.uk

[alveleyhistorian]

dear gwynne,
that's marvellous, have now
confirmed with a family member and it seems to jog a few memories- "granny always said he was killed in the war"

Is he on the Bridgnorth memorial  i wonder ?

many thanks !

[Mr Gwynne Chadwick]

Hi Margaret,

Yes.
L J Winwood is listed on the bottom line of the plaque on the Western side of the war memorial in Bridgnorth town park.

His father was buried in Bridgnorth cemetery, age 48, on 13 July 1896 and his mother Susan was buried, age 75, on 14 March 1923.

Regards,
Gwynne

[alveleyhistorian]

dear gwynne,
that's most comforting thank you. very much appreciated
when i began doing the family tree in 1979,  i remember great-gran being a bit snappy ! Too many memories she'd rather forget -

many thanks gwynne, it's really helped sort a few puzzles out

[Mort29]

probably this lad

1901 census of Bridgnorth - RG13; Piece: 2518; Folio: 109; Page: 8 Parish of St Mary; 9, Hospital Street



Susannah Winwood 52 Head of Household (Widow) born Salop, Middleton Scriven
Susan O Winwood 15 daughter born Bridgnorth: Carpet Stamper
Lucy Winwood 11 dau ditto
Leonard J Winwood 8 son ditto


From the 1891 census RG12; Piece: 2094; Folio 112; Page 12 Bridgnorth, his Father was William a Coachman from Bewdley in Worcs.

There are a lot of older children and a maiden Sister in Law named Bowen.

oh well, maybe I am too focussed on the Census. 

Strange tho' that there is no CWGC entry for that man.

[alveleyhistorian]

probably this lad

1901 census of Bridgnorth - RG13; Piece: 2518; Folio: 109; Page: 8 Parish of St Mary; 9, Hospital Street



Susannah Winwood 52 Head of Household (Widow) born Salop, Middleton Scriven
Susan O Winwood 15 daughter born Bridgnorth: Carpet Stamper
Lucy Winwood 11 dau ditto
Leonard J Winwood 8 son ditto


From the 1891 census RG12; Piece: 2094; Folio 112; Page 12 Bridgnorth, his Father was William a Coachman from Bewdley in Worcs.

There are a lot of older children and a maiden Sister in Law named Bowen.

oh well, maybe I am too focussed on the Census. 

Strange tho' that there is no CWGC entry for that man.

Good news... CWGC entry found !
Leonard died  26th November 1918 - buried at  Terlincthun Cemetery, near Boulogne.
He is also listed on the Claverley war memorial

[alveleyhistorian]

Such a sad story...
it seems that Worcestershire Regiment were involved in a tragic train accident on November 26th 1918 - five men killed, one being Private Leonard Winwood !
God Bless him !