Mr C.W.Brooker of Strood?

[mikegunnill]

I am looking for a relation of Charles William Brooker, bJuly 6th 1880 & d March 1968.  His last known address, just before his death was Gordon Road, Strood.

He came from Ashford, where his wife, Florence Ellen Brooker nee Brunger died in 1913. He gave his occupation as Motor Driver and widowed in the 1939 register.

Hit a research brick wall, glad for some help please.

Thank you

[nanny jan]

Have you used the new GRO Birth Index to look for possible children of the couple?

A quick search shows a Florence Eva Brooker (mother Brunger) born in 1907 in West Ashford registration district.

You could research Florence or any other children.

[mikegunnill]

Thanks for your reply. I have tried the two children but it lead to nothing! I am trying this route again, incase I missed something.

Thx

[nanny jan]

Did Charles have any brothers or sisters?  Have you followed them?

[mikegunnill]

Did Charles have any brothers or sisters?  Have you followed them?

I have found William 1883 and Thomas 1887. Again I have been this route, I get to 1911 then they disappear.

Thx

[nanny jan]

Have you check CWGC for WW1 deaths or emigration records?

[mikegunnill]

Have you check CWGC for WW1 deaths or emigration records?

No I haven't done that! Thx again

[nanny jan]

I've found a few of my 'disappeared without trace" lost in WW1. 

[C-A]

Hi,

Not sure if you have access to Facebook, but there is a very active group there for Ashford https://www.facebook.com/groups/ashfordkentrememberingthewayitoncewas/ and you may well find someone who remembers the family.

C-A