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Title: Looking for Henry James Hayes participation WW1 b Bedford 1894.
Post by: Robincrook on Friday 15 January 21 08:06 GMT (UK)
1939 Register Henry J Haye b 18 Feb 1894 Publican, also Alice K Haye b 6 Sep 1894. Marriage 1919 Dec Qtr Bedford Vol 3B Page 955.

Have Findmypast but not the full blown Subscription. Looking for details of his WW1 Service.

Any help greatfully received.

Robin
Title: Re: Looking for Henry James Hayes participation WW1 b Bedford 1894.
Post by: johnP-bedford on Friday 15 January 21 08:42 GMT (UK)
In 1939 they were at 35 Gwyn street, Bedford and they had been at that address since 1929 as per Bedford Electoral Rolls available on Ancestry.

From same source, in 1918 Henry James Hayes was at 102 Greyfriars Walk on the Absent Voters List where his service details were T4/159815 Dvr. 3 Co. 55 Div. Train ASC

On 1919 Absent Voters List he was at 50 Hassett Street, Bedford, his service details were T4/159815 Dvr. 3 Co. M.T., R.A.S.C.


With regards to him being a publican... 50 Hassett Street, was the 'Twist & Cheese' & as per Beds Times of Apr 1928 the license for that pub transferred from Henry Hayes to Arthur George Cox... and later in 1938 Directory at 35 Gwyn Street was the 'Prince of Wales' and as per Beds Times of May 1940 the licence transferred from Henry James Hayes to Herbert James Stock.

Regards John   
Title: Re: Looking for Henry James Hayes participation WW1 b Bedford 1894.
Post by: Robincrook on Friday 15 January 21 16:04 GMT (UK)
Really appreciate you taking the time johnP to look up and post details that you have found. That is very useful info. I presume the Absent Voters List was made up primarily of people eligible to vote but in this case away serving the country in WW1. If anyone can find attestation or details of where he may have served I would be really grateful to hear.

Rootchat bunch are an amazing group, thankyou.

Robin
Title: Re: Looking for Henry James Hayes participation WW1 b Bedford 1894.
Post by: Robincrook on Friday 22 January 21 10:08 GMT (UK)
Further to Henry James Hayes, he had a son Walter James Hayes birth Registered Bedford Sep Qtr 1921, Mother's Mmn Kingsnorth. I am told he had a daughter Christine. Apart from his birth reg I cannot find a marriage for him or the birth/birth reg of his daughter. It is understood he served in WW2. Anyone help?

Robin
Title: Re: Looking for Henry James Hayes participation WW1 b Bedford 1894.
Post by: Annette7 on Friday 22 January 21 13:45 GMT (UK)
Walter James Hayes lived alone from 2003 until 2013 in Bedford.   GRO death index shows he died in Dec.qtr.2018.

Doesn't appear to have left a will but copy of death certificate could detail family if they were the informant.

Annette
Title: Re: Looking for Henry James Hayes participation WW1 b Bedford 1894.
Post by: johnP-bedford on Friday 22 January 21 15:06 GMT (UK)
From Bedford Electoral Registers available on Ancestry.
Alice Kate (or Katie) Hayes died 9 Sept 1942 at 42 Oakley Hill Road, Oakley which was in 1937 thru to 1948 the home of Rhoda Kingsnorth (possibly a relation). In 1949 Rhoda is at 116 Milton Road, Clapham with Henry J Hayes (don't know where he was prior to this). They are both at that address until 1954, then Rhoda Kingsnorth dies in Sept 1955 age 94. Henry remains there until 1960, but in 1958 he is joined by Walter J Hayes & Joan Hayes. From 1962 to 1971 Walter & Joan Hayes are at 31 Mount Pleasant Road, Clapham.   

So checking FreeBMD I found a marriage for Walter J Hayes & Joan Watson in Cambridge RD in Sept 1942. & then found a birth of Christine Hayes (where mother is Watson) in June 1946 again in Cambridge RD. A Christine Hayes married Jame W Tallentire in Bedford RD in Dec 1966

I will let you investigate further as we are getting into a timeframe of living persons 

Regards John
Title: Re: Looking for Henry James Hayes participation WW1 b Bedford 1894.
Post by: Robincrook on Saturday 23 January 21 10:08 GMT (UK)
Annette7 and JohnP that is amazing work! I appreciate your comment re living persons. All so much appreciated.

Robin!
Title: Re: Looking for Henry James Hayes participation WW1 b Bedford 1894.
Post by: Robincrook on Saturday 30 January 21 13:28 GMT (UK)
Having continued to research the Hayes family I have managed to get back to the grandfather of Henry James namely Henry Hayes b c1832.

Although my research started in Bedfordshire, I quickly found that historically, several generations lived in the Dartford and Wrotham Registration Districts of Kent. The Grandfather of Henry James was Henry Hayes b c1832 Wrotham who married Mary Collins Sep Qtr 1853. Mary b c1836 I have them in 1861, 1871 living Dunks Green, Wrotham, 1881 ShipBorne. 1891,1901 Swanscombe.

I have found that wife Mary died aged 72 at 71, High Street Greenhithe 22 Oct 1904. I cannot find Henry in 1911 Census neither can I find a logical death date for him. If anyone can help me with either Henry in 1911 or a possible death date, location etc I would be very much obliged. I wasn't sure whether I should have put this on the Kent site!

Regards

Robin
Title: Re: Looking for Henry James Hayes participation WW1 b Bedford 1894.
Post by: Ladyhawk on Saturday 30 January 21 14:32 GMT (UK)

I have found that wife Mary died aged 72 at 71, High Street Greenhithe 22 Oct 1904.

I cannot find Henry in 1911 Census neither can I find a logical death date for him.

Is this him?

1911 Henry Hayes, father, widowed, age 89 born Wrotham
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XWD8-VT1
Title: Re: Looking for Henry James Hayes participation WW1 b Bedford 1894.
Post by: Robincrook on Sunday 31 January 21 14:56 GMT (UK)
Thankyou so much LadyHawk..... I have spent a frustrating time looking for him and the reason I have not is that his given age here is 10 years older than he actually was! The search parameters I set were way out! I use FindMyPast and I have now checked the original, and it definitely records him as being 89 yrs! I think the son or who ever did the sum had him born c1822 rather than c1832. The son's age ties in with earlier census's and Henry was a greengrocer and corn merchant before retirement!
Now looking for his death after 1911.

Thanks again
Robin
Title: Re: Looking for Henry James Hayes participation WW1 b Bedford 1894.
Post by: Robincrook on Monday 08 February 21 14:00 GMT (UK)
Having continued to research the Hayes family I have managed to get back to the grandfather of Henry James namely Henry Hayes b c1832.

Although my research started in Bedfordshire, I quickly found that historically, several generations lived in the Dartford and Wrotham Registration Districts of Kent. The Grandfather of Henry James was Henry Hayes b c1832 Wrotham who married Mary Collins Sep Qtr 1853 Shipbourne. Mary b c1836 I have them in 1861, 1871 living Dunks Green, Wrotham, 1881 Shipbourne. 1891,1901 Swanscombe.


Regards

Robin

I am now trying to Find Henry Hayes (Bapt Shipbourne 6 Mar 1831) in the 1841/51 Census but no joy at all! Father of Henry I believe is John Hayes who married Mary Carter 18 Mar 1823, I can find neither John or Mary in these Census's when I would have expected Henry to have been living with them. I am also seeking John Hayes baptism in an attempt to take the family back further but again I am struggling to find any likely family associations.

I sound like a broken record but if anyone can shine a light, I would very much appreciate it!

Robin
Title: Re: Looking for Henry James Hayes participation WW1 b Bedford 1894.
Post by: Ladyhawk on Monday 08 February 21 16:22 GMT (UK)

I am now trying to Find Henry Hayes (Bapt Shipbourne 6 Mar 1831) in the 1841/51 Census but no joy at all!

Father of Henry I believe is John Hayes who married Mary Carter 18 Mar 1823

I can find neither John or Mary in these Census's when I would have expected Henry to have been living with them.

Is this a possibility for Henry age 10 on 1841 census with a Mary HAYS and others, youngest being Amy Hays age 9 months
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ2S-DTQ - Wrotham, Kent

looking at the original entry it notes Mary as a widow


EDITED ....  ::) sorry I just noticed your post below and that you have Henry on later censuses 

Quote from: Robincrook

Having continued to research the Hayes family I have managed to get back to the grandfather of Henry James namely Henry Hayes b c1832.

Although my research started in Bedfordshire, I quickly found that historically, several generations lived in the Dartford and Wrotham Registration Districts of Kent.

The Grandfather of Henry James was Henry Hayes b c1832 Wrotham who married Mary Collins Sep Qtr 1853 Shipbourne. Mary b c1836

I have them in 1861, 1871 living Dunks Green, Wrotham, 1881 Shipbourne. 1891, 1901 Swanscombe.


for info...to help others looking for 1851/1841 census

Is this who you think are Henry Hayes bn c1832 parents?

1881c  Piece:   901 Folio:   62 Page Number:   21
Dunks Green
John HAYES   78 pob dittoed Shipbourne Ag Lab.
Mary                 75                        ditto
James CARTER   66 brother Hadlow Ag. Lab.

1871 Piece: 917 Folio:   60 Page number:   12
Dunks Green
John HAYES 66   Head ag lab
Mary Hayes 67   Wife Hadow
James CARTER   57 Hadlow   Brother-in-law ag. lab.

Is this Mary Hayes & her brother James Carter on 1861 census?  - she is noted as Mar.

Piece: 486 Folio:   118 Page Number:   35
William Mitchel   66
Mary HAYES   54  Hadlow housekeeper
George Hayes   19 Wrotham son to serv., ag lab.
James CARTER    49 Hadlow boarder ag lab.

1871census could this be the above George Hayes living Dunks Green
Piece:   920 Folio:   42Page number:   27
George Hayes   28   Head, Wrotham, Ag. lab.
Harriett Hayes 27   Wife
Alice Hayes 9/12   Daughter
Eliza Slatter 65   Mother-in-law
Title: Re: Looking for Henry James Hayes participation WW1 b Bedford 1894.
Post by: Robincrook on Monday 08 February 21 19:04 GMT (UK)
Crikey, I am going to have to take a rain check on that info! I need to get my head around it! I am currently trying to make sense of it all! Thankyou as always for the Rootschat family for helping me out!