Hello Marigold
Thank you for contacting me re Percy Bardy and the Cantillon family.
I am researching the Bardy family from York. Percy Bardy was the son of Robert Bardy and Betsy Ann Johnson. Percy married Victoria May Cantillon on 14th September 1918 at Farnham Register Office (I have a copy of their marriage certificate). Percy was aged 27 and Victoria 21, residence given for both of them at time of marriage is Lion Brewery, Guildford Road, Ash. Percy's occupation is given as Fitter and Turner. Witnesses = A Cathrall and T H Cantillon. As far as I can ascertain, Percy and Victoria had no children but if you can confirm that it would be very helpful.
Robert Bardy was born 1842 Knaresborough and was the son of Samuel Bardy and Hannah Ingleson. Robert married Betsy Ann Johnson on 13th March 1871 in Arlesey, Bedfordshire (IGI). Robert died 15.6.1930 and is buried in York Cemetery. Betsy died 28.2.1896 aged 46 of Phthisis and is also buried York Cemetery.
Percy was their youngest child. There was also Beatrice Ann Johnson Bardy b. 1879 York, Ada Bardy b. 1882 York and Horace Bardy b. 1886 York.
On 1911 census Percy is aged 20 living with his brother Horace in York but it seems he was also in the Army Reserve (Special Reservists) from 1910. His next of kin is given as Robert (father) and Horace (brother). It was probably while he was on service as a Reservist that his duties took him 'down south' (Aldershot) where he met Victoria!
I have Victoria's parents as Adam Cantillon and Anna Herley. From the 1881 census, it would appear that Adam was born Velflynin, Limerick, Ireland. On 1901 census I have Adam and family living Aldershot which is, of course, an army town. I have no information on Adam's parentage or indeed before the 1881 census.
I have Anna Herley born 1856 and her parents as Henry Herley and Hannah Carter. I also have a second marriage for her to a Joseph Cathrall in 1908, the year that Adam died (she didn't waste much time!).
Are you by any chance a member of Genes Reunited? I have my tree on that site and could open it up for you.
I note you say that Victoria was your Great Aunt. Which of her siblings are you descended from, please?
I very much look forward to hearing further from you.
With kind regards.
Zephyr
