Edith Trafford born 1896

[sarah mary]

Edith,s parents William Trafford and Mary nee Humphries
Living Rauceby
Marriage of Edith Barnes and Arthur William Beecham June quarter 1920 Grantham 7a 1547.was she a widow and father William Trafford?

[nanny jan]

Edith Trafford married Mulock H Barnes in 1917. He died in 1918, CWGC entry. His service papers show his wife to be living in Grantham.

[CaroleW]

When a widow re-marries - any children's birth registrations from the second marriage will show mothers actual maiden name.

If you search freebmd for Beecham births with mmn Trafford you will find 5 birth registrations in Lincs

Deaths - Edith Beecham aged 59 September qtr 1956 Stamford 3b 109

[nanny jan]

There seems to be a child born to Edith and Mulock but the writing on his service papers is faint.

[JJen]

There seems to be a child born to Edith and Mulock but the writing on his service papers is faint.

Walter Alfred Cyril Barnes born 1 Dec 1917
Mother's maiden name recorded as Trefford 

JJ

[CaroleW]

Deaths - Walter Alfred C M Barnes born 1.12.1917
Death registered October 1987 Grantham   7     1529

[tup1]

Walter A.C.M.Barnes died October the 11th 1987 aged 69.Funeral October 19th at Grantham Crematorium.

[sarah mary]

Thanks for all the help,I am sure this is my Great Aunt Edith but why she married an Irish lad in London,who knows.How do I find the service records of her husband Mulock Barnes

[JJen]

Mulock's Service record is available on FindMyPast and Ancestry.

CWGC -

BARNES, M H
Service Number S/27004
Died 01/04/1918
7th Bn.
Rifle Brigade

Link to will -

http://soldierswills.nationalarchives.ie/reels/sw/1918_22/BarnesM_E679484.pdf

JJ