David Valentine Ahnentafel / Ancestor Table
David Valentine Ahnentafel / Ancestor Table
First Generation
Second Generation
, son of 4. Charles Frederick Valentine & 5. Ada Frances Rutter Lander. Born on 8 Jan 1922 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom.1 John died in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, on 15 Feb 2003; he was 81. Occupation: Coal Miner.John Valentine was born at home on Prospect Street in Alfreton.
Prior to entering the Royal Navy in 1938, John Valentine was a coal miner. He entered the Boy's Service on the Royal Navy on 4 July 1938 and the Men's Service on 8 January 1940. His naval training was at HMS Ganges, the boy's training facility at Shotley, Suffolk from enlistment in July 1938 to 29 June 1939. On 30 June 1939, John Valentine was on board the HMS Hawkins, a Cavendish class light cruiser launched on 1 October 1917. From 1 July to 28 July 1939, he was housed at the HMS Victory Naval Barracks at Portsmouth. On 29 July 1939, John Valentine joined the crew of the HMS Ark Royal which was launched on 13 April 1937, commissioned on 16 December 1938, and sunk on 14 November 1941. During his time on the HMS Ark Royal, the ship served in the South Atlantic participating in the search for the German Naval Ship Admiral Graf Spree in December 1939, the Norwegian campaign in the spring 1940 including an air raid against Trondheim on 13 June, and the July 1940 assault on the French naval base at Mers-el-Kébir, Algeria during which the British sank the French fleet. On 9 July 1940 while in the Mediterranean Sea, she was attacked by Italian aircraft in connection to raids on the British colony of Malta.
John Valentine left the HMS Ark Royal on 11 August 1940 having been transferred to the HMS Erebus starting 12 August 1940. The HMS Erebus, a turret drill ship based at Portsmouth, was launched 19 June 1916, commissioned 2 September 1916 and scrapped in July 1946. In July 1943 while John Valentine served on the ship, it was damaged during an Axis air attack while supporting the Allied landings in Sicily. After nearly four years on the HMS Erebus, he was transferred on 15 April 1944 to the HMS Victory naval barracks at Portsmouth where he stayed until 26 May 1944.
On 27 May 1944, John Valentine joined the crew of the HMS Excellent, the Royal Navy gunnery training ship/base at Whale Island, Portsmouth. He stayed at the gunnery base until 26 February 1945 when he was transferred to the HMS Nimrod, a base ship on 27 February 1945. He served at HMS Nimrod, an anti-submarine training facility, until 14 August 1945. From 15 August to 18 October 1945, he was alternately at HMS Victory and Excellent. On 19 October 1945, John Valentine joined the crew of the London class cruiser HMS Sussex, launched on 22 February 1928, commissioned 19 March 1929, decommissioned 2 February 1949, and scrapped in 1950. He served on the HMS Sussex until 28 March 1947.
From 29 March 1947 to 31 July 1947, John Valentine was back that HMS Victory naval barracks before being transferred on 1 August 1947 to HMS Lochinvar, a naval facility on the Firth of Forth at Port Edgar, Fife, Scotland. He remained at HMS Lochinvar until 29 October 1947 before returning the barracks at HMS Victory where he remained until being discharged from the Navy on 30 November 1947.
John Valentine was discharged from the Royal Navy with a Class B release. His character was judged as Very Good throughout his service. When he entered the Royal Navy on 4 July 1938, he was Boy Class 2. On 8 January 1940 (his 18th birthday) upon entering the Men's Service, he was promoted to Ordinary Seaman while serving on HMS Ark Royal. On 8 August 1940 three days before leaving HMS Ark Royal for the HMS Erebus, he was promoted to Able Seaman. His service number was Portsmouth JX 159188.
After leaving the Royal Navy, John Valentine returned to Alfreton and resumed his work in the coal mines. He was a coal miner for the Blackwell Colliery Company of Alfreton (nationalized in 1947 as part of the National Coal Board) until the mine at Blackwell closed in 1969 and for the Shirebrook Colliery Company of Mansfield (nationalized in 1947 as part of the National Coal Board) until retirement about 1980. John Valentine and his family resided at Blackwell, Derbyshire when he worked the mines there. After the closure of Blackwell mine, the company relocated the family to Shirebrook, Derbyshire.
On 10 Jan 1948 John married Jean Margaret Walker/Salt in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom.1
in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom.1
, daughter of 6. Herbert John Waterman & 7. Mizpah (Gertrude Mabel) Walker. Born on 15 Aug 1925 in Islington, County of London, England, United Kingdom.1,2 Jean Margaret died in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, on 10 Jun 1995; she was 69.Jean Walker was born at St. John's Workhouse, 129 St. John's Road, Islington at 12:10 a.m. on 15 August 1925. Jean Walker was admitted to St. Christopher’s Home for Babies in Headingley near Leeds, Yorkshire on 26 February 1926. She was transferred to St. Deny’s Home for Toddlers at 9a Pimlico Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire on 26 March 1929. From there Ernest Salt and his wife adopted Jean on 2 May 1929.
Third Generation
4. Charles Frederick Valentine, son of 8. John Valentine & 9. Eliza Darlow. Born on 8 Jul 1887 in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England, United Kingdom.1,3 Charles Frederick died in Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, on 14 Apr 1924; he was 36.1 Buried on 18 Apr 1924 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom.1 Occupation: Coal Miner (Stallman).
As a boy, Charles was a greengrocers assistant according to the 1901 census. (RG 13, piece 3232, folio 32, p. 8) Charles Valentine was a miner at the time of his marriage to Ada Frances Lander. He resided on Prospect Street, Alfreton. She resided at the Red Lion, Alfreton.
After his father died in 1916, Charles' younger siblings came to live with him and his wife.
Charles Valentine died from acute appendicitis.
5. Ada Frances Rutter Lander, daughter of 10. James Lander & 11. Margaret Ellen Rutter. Born on 2 Nov 1891 in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.1 Ada Frances Rutter died in Clay Cross, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, on 1 Nov 1984; she was 92.
Ada Lander resided at 207 Newcastle Street, Burlsem, Staffordshire, England according to the 1911 British census. She was domestic servant in the household of Edward and Jessie Painton. (RG 14, piece 16493, schedule 240)
, son of 12. Henry Edward Waterman & 13. Sarah Elizabeth Garwood. Born on 30 Jan 1892 in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom.1,4 Herbert John died in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, on 22 May 1967; he was 75.1Genetic evidence strongly suggests that Herbert Waterman is the father of Jean Walker. Herbert Waterman’s grandson David Waterman shares 576 centimorgans of DNA with David Valentine who is the grandson of Mizpah Walker. Based on the DNA evidence, the connection between David Waterman and David Valentine is that of first to third cousins. Based on this evidence, the relationship is half first cousins.
Herbert Waterman joined the Royal Navy in 1908.
The 1911 British census states that Herbert was stationed on the H.M.S. Lancaster in the Mediterranean Sea. He was single and age 19. He was an ordinary seaman. Herbert Waterman was from Eastwood Essex. (National Archives: RG14, Piece 34973, p. 7)
Herbert Waterman died from broncho-pneumonia, congestive heart failure and ischaemic heart disease.
He did not marry Mizpah (Gertrude Mabel) Walker.
7. Mizpah (Gertrude Mabel) Walker, daughter of 14. William Walker & 15. Sarah Ann Robinson. Born on 28 Aug 1897 in Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom.1 Mizpah (Gertrude Mabel) died in Hayle, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, on 25 Mar 1964; she was 66.1
On 8 March 1915, Mizpah Walker was admitted to the City Road (St. Luke’s) Workhouse. She was servant who was placed in the workhouse by her master. She was discharged from the workhouse after breakfast on 4 November 1915 and was re-admitted the same day at supper time. She was discharged [on her own] from the workhouse on 1 February 1916 after breakfast. (London Metropolitan Archives: Holborn Union, City Road (St. Luke’s) Workhouse Register, HOBG/541/099 and 100)
About August 1918 Mizpah Walker stole a diamond ring. She appeared in court on 21 August 1918 to answer for the charge of theft. The Buckingham Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press reported on Saturday, 24 August 1918:
“Mizpah Walker, age 21, who had been posing as a nurse, was setenced to three months’ imprisonment at North London Police Court on Wednesday for stealing a diamond ring belonging to a nurse who had befriended her at South Hackney” (Buckingham Advertiser and North Bucks Free Press, 24 August 1918)
Mabel Walker with her daughter Veronica Walker resided at 26 Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex according to the 1921 British census. They were inmates of a temporary shelter for girls run by the St. Albans and Chelmsford Diocesan Association of Girls’ Aid. Mabel Walker had no occupation. She stated that she was born at Aldershot, Surrey. Veronica Walker was born at a London Borough.
In November and December 1924, Mizpah Walker was living in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. In early January 1925, she was arrested for petty thievery. She was a housekeeper for a man who was recently widowed with children.
Following her arrest, Mizpah Walker according to the Southend Borough Court records, initially appeared in court on the 9th of January 1925 in connection with the last offence listed; the theft of 10 shillings. On this first appearance, she was remanded in custody until Friday January 16 1925. (Essex Records Office: D/BC 1/1/13/1/20)
The Southend Borough Court records state: "Mizpah Walker, alias Mizpah Bowls, no fixed abode. Nature of offence: larceny of the sum of 3s 8¼d in money of the monies of the vicar and churchwardens of Christ Church Thorpe Bay on 22 November 1924; larceny of a pair of shoes to the value of 18s 6d of the goods of one William Charles Lambert at Southend, during November 1924; obtaining by false pretences with intent to defraud the sum of 10s in money of the monies of Mary Jane Manbey [?] of Southend on 9 December 1924. She pleaded guilty on all charges and was sentenced to two months hard labour for each crime." (Essex Records Office: D/BC 1/1/13/1/20)
Articles regarding the case appear in the Southend on Sea Observer on 14 and 21 January 1925. The articles provide her personal history as well as details of the thefts. (Essex Records Office: T/S 583/19)
False Pretences
“MIzpah Bowles, alias Walker, domestic servant, Camper-rd., Thorpe Bay, was charged with obtaining 10s. by false pretences from Mrs. Mary Jane Manbey, Boscombe-rd., Southend. — Supt. Crockford asked for a remand, and intimated that further charges would be preferred against prisoner. The circumstances of the present case were, he said, that on Dec. 9 prisoner went to Mrs. Manbey, widow of the Rev. G.H. Manbey, and said she had come from Benfleet to do some shopping, and had lost her purse containing 15s. Saying that she knew a Mrs. Grant of Trinity-rd. with whom Mrs. Manbey was acquainted, prisoner asked for a loan of 10s., which Mrs. Manbey gave. — Det. Moss said he interviewed prisoner at Camper-rd. and told her he believed her name was Mabel Walker. Prisoner said it was; and, replying to questions which witness put to her, she admitted having the money from Mrs. Manbey. — Prisoner was remanded for one week.” (Southend-on-Sea Observer, January 21, 1925)
Fraud and Theft.
Young Woman’s Bad Record.
“An artful fraud and a contemptible theft were admitted by a young woman named Mizpah Mabel Walker, giving an address at Camper-rd., Southend, who appeared before the Southend Bench on Friday”
“Accused was first charged with obtaining 10s. by false pretences from Mars. Mary Manbey, widow of the Rev. G.H. Manbey. She went to Mrs. Manbey’s house in Boscombe-rd. on Dec. 9, stated that she had come from Benfleet, and had lost her ticket and money; she asked for the loan of money to enable her to get back. Prisoner further stated that she knew Mrs. Grant who attended St. Erkenwald’s Church, and that she had been to the church and heard the late Mr. Manbey preach there.”
“‘That got round me,’ Mrs. Mambey told the Court, ‘and I lent her 10s.’ Prisoner said she would return the money next day, but she failed to do so.”
“Further evidence, in relation to this charge, showed that on the same day prisoner went to Mrs. Amoore, of Kilworth-av., and told a similar story about having come from Benfleet and lost her ticket and money. She further stated that Mrs. Grant was her sister-in-law, but she did not know where Mrs. Grant lived. Thereupon Mrs. Amoore gave prisoner Mrs. Grant’s address, and prisoner went away, not having obtained any money from Mrs. Amoore.”
Mr. W. Grant, of Trinity-rd., Southchurch, a churchwarden at St. Erkenwald’s, stated that he did not know prisoner in any way: and Det. Moss gave evidence that when he arrested prisoner and charged her she replied, ‘Yes; I had the money’.”
In regard to a charge of stealing 3s. 8¼d. belonging to the Vicar and churchwardens of Christ Church, Thorpe Bay, it transpired that prisoner borrowed a knife from Mrs. Barnes, who lives at a cottage near the church, saying she wanted to cut some flowers for the church. The knife, however, was used for breaking open two offertory boxes.”
“Another charge was of stealing a pair of shoes, value 18s. 6d. from William C. Lambert, retired solicitor’s clerk, Surbiton-rd., Southchurch. Mr. Lambert occasionally plays the organ at Christ Church. He left the shoes near the organ, and the prisoner took them on the day when she rifled the offertory boxes. She sold he shoes at a pawnshop at Leigh.”
“The only excuse prisoner made to the Court was that she ‘wanted money to feed the children’.”
Prisoner’s History
“Det. Insp. Wiffen stated hat prisoner was 28 years of age and single. She was a native of Aldershot. In June 1914, she was charged at Clerkenwell with stealing a bracelet and watch and was bound over. In August 1918, she was sentenced at the North London Session to three months' imprisonment in the second division for stealing a diamond ring. At Southend in August 1919, she was bound over for stealing a nightdress, etc. Miss Wheeler, who was then superintendent of the Girls' Shelter, obtained a situation for her at Hampstead as general servant. She gave satisfaction for a time, but then a number of petty larcenies were discovered, and she was discharged. After she had gone, her mistress received a bill for 30s. for groceries which had been ordered in her name. In October 1921, prisoner gave birth to child at Southend. Another situation obtained by the authorities of the Shelter, namely, as a cook at St. Mary's Home, Stamford Hill, where she remained for 15 months. The child was kept free at the home. Prisoner was described at the Home as very untruthful. Returning to Southend prisoner was in a situation at Cobham-rd. for a time, but when she was arrested she was keeping house for a working man who recently lost his wife. Her child was there with the man's children. In addition to the present charges, prisoner stole two handbags from Miss Doris Walton, of Camper-rd.; she obtained two cakes by false pretences from Messrs. Schofield and Martin; and she took ribbons from wreaths on a grave at Southchurch churchyard. Prisoner admitted these offences and desired the Bench to take them into consideration."
“In answer to the Chairman, the Inspector said the prisioner’s child was being cared for by a lady living in Browning avenue.”
“The Chairman said evidently something must be done to bring home to prisoner the position in which she had placed herself. It was necessary in her own interest that something drastic should be done. She would have to go to prison for two months on each of the three charges, the sentences to run consecutively.” (Southend-on-Sea Observer, January 21, 1925)
A second newspaper also reported on the case of “Mizpah Mabel Walker”. The Essex Chronicle of Chelmsford reported on Friday, 23 January 1925:
“Theft from Church”
“Gaol for Young Woman”
“Mizpah Mabel Walker, aged 28, single, giving an address at Camper Road, Southend, was at Southend on Friday charged with obtaining 10s. by false pretenses from Mrs Mary Manbey, widow of the Rev. G.H. Manbey. —It was stated that the accused went to Mrs. Manbey’s house and said she had come from Benfleet, had lost her ticket and money, and asked for a loan to enable her to get back. Prisoner further said she had heard the late Mr. Manbey preach. Mrs. Manbey lent her 10s. Prisoner said she would return the money the next day, but failed to do so.”
“On another charge of stealing 3s. 8¼d. belonging to the Vicar and churchwarden of Christ Church, Thorpe Bay, it was stated the prisoner borrowed a knife at a cottage near the church, saying she wanted to cut some flowers for the church. The knife, however, was used for breaking open two offertory boxes. A further charge was of stealing a pair of shoes, value 18s. 6d., which William C. Lambert, retired solicitor’s clerk, left near the organ. Prisoner took them when she rifled the offertory boxes, and sold the shoes at a pawnshop.”
“Prisoner, who said she ‘wanted money to feed the children,’ was stated to have been previously convicted of theft, and she was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment on each of the three charges.” (The Essex Chronicle, 23 January 1925)
On 16 January 1925, Mizpah Walker, alias Bowles was sentenced by the court at Southend-on-Sea, Essex to Holloway Prison in London. She was sentenced to prison for six months on three counts of theft. She stole a pair of shoes, 10 shillings and another similar amount of money under false pretenses. The prison records indicate that Mizpah Walker had a previous conviction and that she was born in Gibraltar. The prison records state she was employed in needlework. Mizpah was age 27 and was 5' 4.5" tall with brown hair. She was Church of England. Her scheduled release date was 17 July 1925 with early release possible for 16 June 1925. (London Metropolitan Archives: CLA/003/PR/02/010, Convict Nominal Register July 1924-May 1925)
The records of the St. John’s Road Workhouse, Islington state that Mizpah Walker was admitted to the workhouse on 16 June 1925 by her husband H. Walker. She was released from Holloway Prison, Islington and entered the workhouse on 17 June 1925. She was released from the workhouse with her newborn daughter and admitted to Highgate Hill Infirmary on 9 Sept. 1925. She was Anglican. (London Metropolitan Archives: Is BG 286/041)
Mizpah and her daughter were re-admitted to the workhouse from Highgate Hill Infirmary on 3 Oct 1925. They were re-admitted by Mizpah's Aunt Mrs. Barnes who resided at 14 Browning Ave, Southend-on-Sea. Mizpah and Margaret entered the workhouse on 5 Oct. 1925 and were discharged the next day on 6 Oct 1925. (London Metropolitan Archives: Is BG 286/041)
Sometime in January or February 1926, Mizpah Walker applied to the Church of England Incorporated Society for Providing Homes to Waifs and Strays for assistance with her daughter. Jean Margaret Walker was admitted to the Society on 26 February 1926, eventually ending up St. Denys’ Home for Children in Clitheroe, Lancashire. At that time, Mizpah Walker resided at the House of Mercy, Horbury, Wakefield where she was "In Training". The House of Mercy was a Church of England institution. As of 21 June 1928, Mabel [Mizpah] Walker was residing at St. Mary's Home for Women, Painswick, Gloucestershire where she appears to have been an employee. She was not a residential patient of St. Mary’s Home according to the admission and discharge records for the home. The employment records for St. Mary’s Home no longer exist.
Gertrude Mabel Dunstan died from a spontaneous cerebral haemorrhage due to arterioscleriosis.
Fourth Generation
8. John Valentine, son of 16. John Valentine & 17. Elizabeth Hall. Born on 24 Dec 1858 in Brampton, Huntingdonshire, England, United Kingdom.5 John died in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, on 13 Sep 1916; he was 57.1,3 Buried on 16 Sep 1916 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom.3 Occupation: General Labourer, Railway Platelayer.
On 17 Jul 1882 John married Eliza Darlow in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England, United Kingdom.1
9. Eliza Darlow, daughter of 18. John Darlow & 19. Elizabeth Moat. Born on 17 Jul 1861 in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England, United Kingdom.1 Eliza died in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, on 31 Jan 1919; she was 57.1,3 Buried on 3 Feb 1919 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom.3
At the time of his marriage, John Valentine stated that he was a general labourer. The family resided at Mutton Lane, Huntingdon from 1882 to 1888 before moving to Alfreton, Derbyshire. When John William was baptized in 1890, the family lived on Park Street, Alfreton.
John Valentine and his family resided at 21 Park Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire according to the 1891 British census. The census states that he was born in Brampton, Hunts while his wife Eliza and the older children were born in St. Mary's parish, Huntingdon, Hunts. Their youngest child as of the 1891 census was born in Alfreton. John Valentine was a platelayer. (RG12, piece 2748, folio 61, p. 10)
The 1901 census states that John Valentine was born in Brampton, Huntingdonshire. He was a platelayer. In Alfreton, the family lived at 45 Mansfield Road. The baptismal records of some of their children at St. Martin's Anglican Church in Alfreton confirm the address. (RG 13, piece 3232, folio 32, p. 8)
The 1911 British census states that John and Eliza Valentine with four of the their children resided at 72 Prospect Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire. John Valentine and his son William were railway platelayers. Chales Valentine was a coal miner (hewer). John Valentine was born at Brampton, Huntingdonshire. Eliza and Charles Valentine were born at Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire. The other children were born at Alfreton. Eliza Valentine gave birth to seven children, all of whom were living in 1911. John and Eliza Valentine had been married for 29 years. (RG14, PN20990; RG78, PN1252 RD436 SD5 ED2 SN251)
At the time of their deaths, John and Eliza Valentine resided at 72 Prospect Street in Alfreton. John died of valvular heart disease and œdema of the lungs. Eliza died of lobar pneumonia (14 days) and heart failure; she is referred to as Elizabeth Valentine on the death certificate.
10. James Lander, son of 20. John Lander & 21. Sarah Ann Platt. Born on 24 May 1871 in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.1 Occupation: Apprentice Electric Wire Man; Groom.
James Lander was born at 39 Sant Street, Burslem (G.R.O.). They married at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Burslem.
The 1901 British census states that James and Margaret Lander resided with five children at 8 Willett Square, Burslem, Staffordshire. James Lander was an electric wire man. Margaret Lander was a potter's assistant. They were born in Burslem as were the children. (RG 13, piece 2593, folio 90, p. 23)
On 7 Jan 1894 James married Margaret Ellen Rutter in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.1
11. Margaret Ellen Rutter, daughter of 22. Robert Rutter & 23. Fanny Mandley. Born on 30 Sep 1871 in Burslem, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.1 Margaret Ellen died in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, in 1916; she was 44. Occupation: Potter's Lathe Treader.
Margaret Ellen Rutter was born at 120 Liverpool Road, Burslem (G.R.O.).
12. Henry Edward Waterman, son of 24. William Waterman & 25. Sophia Frances Smith. Born on 22 Jul 1844 in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom. Henry Edward died in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom, on 12 Jul 1931; he was 86.1 Buried on 17 Jul 1931 in Eastwood, Essex, England, United Kingdom.6 Occupation: Farm Labourer.
The 1871 British census states that Henry Waterman resided near Wood Farm, Eastwood, Essex, England. He was a lodger in the household of John and Susan Lee. He was an agricultural labourer. Henry Waterman was born in Eastwood. (RG 9; Piece: 1083; Folio: 146; Page: 22)
Henry Waterman died from myocardial degeneration and senility.
On 27 Feb 1886 Henry Edward married Sarah Elizabeth Garwood in North Benfleet, Essex, England, United Kingdom.7
13. Sarah Elizabeth Garwood, daughter of 26. William Garwood & 27. Elizabeth Whalley. Born on 1 Mar 1869 in Grays Thurrock, Essex, England, United Kingdom.1 Sarah Elizabeth died in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, United Kingdom, on 12 May 1933; she was 64.1
birth: Orsett R.D., Mar 1869 quarter, v. 4a, p. 149
Henry and Elizabeth Waterman with two children resided at Eastwood, Essex, England according to the 1891 British census. Henry Waterman was a farm labourer. Henry and Frederick Waterman were born at Eastwood, Essex. Elizabeth Waterman was born at Grays, Essex. Edith Waterman was born at Hadleigh, Essex. (RG12; Piece: 1390; Folio: 111; Page: 3)
The 1901 British census states that Henry and Elizabeth Waterman with six children resided at Rayleigh, Eastwood, Essex, England. Henry Waterman was a general labourer on a farm. Henry, Frederick, Herbert, Amy, Henry, and Arthur Waterman were born at Eastwood, Essex. Elizabeth Waterman was born at Orsett, Essex. Edith Waterman was born at Hadleigh, Essex. (RG13; Piece: 1676; Folio: 78; Page: 8)
According to the 1911 British census, Henry and Elizabeth Waterman with four children resided at Eastwood, Essex, England. Henry Waterman was a farm labourer. Henry A. Waterman was a farm labourer on a dairy farm. Henry, Henry, Arthur, Charles and Doris Waterman were born at Eastwood, Essex. Elizabeth Waterman was born at Grays, Essex. (RG14; Piece: 10106; Schedule Number: 139)
Sarah Waterman died from cellulitis of the axilla due to carcinoma of the breast.
14. William Walker, son of 28. William Walker & 29. Margaret House. Born on 20 May 1867 in Pimlico, Belgravia, Westminster, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom.1 William died bef 1927; he was 59. Occupation: Lance Corporal, 10th (Prince of Wales Own Royal) Hussars.
William Walker was born at 41 Winchester Street, Pimlico, Belgravia, St. George Hanover Square district, Westminster.
William Walker enlisted into the 10th Hussars on 13 March 1884 at Shortlands, Kent. He gave his age as 19 and was born in the parish of Beckenham in Bromley, Kent, and his trade was a butcher. He was unmarried and had no prior military service. The next day he went to Maidstone for his medical examination where he was passed fit; William was 5' 6” tall, weighed 131 lbs, he had blue eyes and brown hair with a fresh complexion and a scar on his right thumb. On the 15th he reported to Shorncliffe Camp on the south Kent coast to begin his military career. Soldiers had to serve 12 years and could choose to serve five or seven years with the Colours and the remainder on the reserve, or the whole 12 with the Army. (ABWMV Research Services)
The papers do not show any details of his career for the first six years. However, he was obviously an efficient soldier as he passed his second-class certificate of education in March 1890, which was rewarded with an appointment to Lance-Corporal in April. Further reward followed with an extra 1d Good Conduct pay in June. In July he married Sarah Anne Robinson at the Register Office, York where the regiment was stationed. (ABWMV Research Services)
The 10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars were stationed at York Cavalry Barracks from 1887 to 1890. In 1890 they were transferred to Dublin, Ireland. The regiment was also stationed at Cahir, Co. Tipperary in 1893 and Newbridge, Co. Kildare. While at Cahir and Newbridge, the families apparently resided with the soldiers. In 1897, the 10th Hussars were at the Canterbury Cavalry Barracks.
In February 1891 he elected to remain in the Army to complete his 12-year commitment. In July he was promoted Corporal. In July 1892 he passed a course in signalling at Aldershot and in January 1893 was trained in cooking. Further steps in rank took place in March with appointment to Lance-Sergeant and promotion to Sergeant in November 1893. At the end of this 12 years service in March 1896 William Walker elected to remain in the Army to complete 21 years. For an unknown reason he was arrested in April 1899 and tried by a District Court Martial that reduced him in rank to Corporal. (ABWMV Research Services)
In October 1899 the Anglo-Boer War broke out when the Boers invaded the British colonies of Natal and the Cape Colony. They besieged the towns of Mafeking, Ladysmith and Kimberley. On 6 November 1899 the 10th Hussars sailed for South Africa from Liverpool in the SS Ismore and SS Columbian. As the Ismore and Columbian sailed into the Irish Sea a heavy gale forced them to find shelter in Moelfre Roads. The voyage proceeded without incident until 3 December when the Ismore struck rocks off Columbine Point, St Helena Bay, about 75 miles [or 115 kilometres] north of Table Bay. The men and horses were safely got ashore with the Columbia and HMS Niobe and Doris in attendance. On December 7 it was reported there was no hope of salvaging the Ismore. A smaller detachment sailed from London aboard the SS America on 24 October 1899, which had a smooth voyage landing at Cape Town on 17 November 1899. William Walker sailed from Liverpool, but on which ship is not known. (ABWMV Research Services)
In February 1900 after obtaining replacement horses, the 10th Hussars participated in the 'Relief of Kimberley,' Cape Colony and the subsequent actions at Paardeberg (17-27 Feb.), Orange Free State. On 10 March 1900, they were at Dreifontein, Cape Colony. From 24 May 1900 to 31 May 1902, the 10th Hussars were stationed in the Transvaal. They were at Johannesburg on 31 May 1900, Aleman's Nek on 11 June 1900, and Wittenberg on 15-29 July 1900.
On arrival at Cape Town the 10th Hussars were sent to join the Cavalry Division of the army forming under Major-General Lord Methuen in the northern Cape Colony. Methuen was tasked with relieving Kimberley and Mafeking. Major-General JDP French (later Field Marshall during World War I and Earl of Ypres) commanded the Cavalry Division whose task was to drive out the Boers occupying parts of the northern Cape. French was an aggressive leader and there was constant patrolling and the regiment took casualties. On 5 January 1900 Lieutenant Sir JP Milbanke was awarded the Victoria Cross for riding back to rescue a comrade whose horse was blown. This fighting earned Walker the Cape Colony bar. In his despatches French was full of praise for the work of the 10th Hussars. (ABWMV Research Services)
As Methuen moved north, French took his Cavalry Division to join the main army. On 11 February 1900 French made his famous successful dash to relieve Kimberley. Although 10th Hussars were part of this force, William Walker did not earn the bar 'Relief of Kimberley'; evidently he was left behind either on duty or perhaps because of sickness. In the face of this onslaught, the Boer army moved east along the Orange River trying to escape. (ABWMV Research Services)
The Boer army was caught at a farm called Paardeberg trying to cross the Orange River, the horse artillery headed them off with shell fire and the 10th Hussars beat the Boers to a kopje forcing the Boers to stop and become surrounded. The Boer camp was bombarded and attacked by infantry and they capitulated on 28 February 1900. Another Boer army had approached Paardeberg and on 7 March 1900 the cavalry turned the Boer position at Poplar Grove. On the 10th the infantry attacked them at Driefontein, the cavalry failed to turn the Boer position in the face of artillery fire. On 13 March 1900 Bloemfontein, the capital of the Orange Free State was occupied. On this day Sergeant Engleheart was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a wounded comrade while out protecting a party of Royal Engineers sent to cut the telegraph line north of the city. (ABWMV Research Services)
On 30 March 1900, 160 men of the regiment were with a composite force that was ambushed and soundly beaten at Sannah's Post. In the march on Johannesburg the 10th Hussars again did useful work preventing the retreating Boer armies forming positions on the Zand River. Johannesburg was captured shortly followed by Pretoria, the capital of the South African Republic. The final rump of the Boer army gathered to the east of Pretoria at Diamond Hill where in a two-day battle on 11-12 June 1900 no clear advantage was gained. However, the Boers fell back eastwards. (ABWMV Research Services)
The 10th Hussars remained around Pretoria while the army chased the Boers east towards Portuguese East Africa. The regiment was sent into the Orange Free State to a mountainous area known as the Wittebergen. Here, many Boers had gathered to try and rest and recuperate. The British tried to encircle them in their mountain fastness. This policy was partially successful, some escaped but many others surrendered in July. (ABWMV Research Services)
In August William Walker was promoted Sergeant. At this time the regiment were in the Magaliesberg to the west of Pretoria. The Magaliesberg was a critical mountain range used by the Boers as a refuge. It was fought over a number of times during the war. On the 28th William Walker was severely wounded by a gunshot wound to the thigh at Elands River near Olifants Nek. In August the Rustenburg Commando and other forces under General Christian De Wet passed through Olifants Nek. No doubt William Walker was shot while hunting these men. His discharge papers notes this was an explosive bullet. He would have been sent to hospital and was then returned to Britain. He embarked at Cape Town on 5 November 1900 and probably landed at Southampton or Portsmouth, as he would have been sent to the Royal Victoria Military hospital at Netley. It was from Netley that William Walker was discharged from the army on 12 March 1901 “having been found medically unfit for further service”. It appears he had his thigh amputated. His address on discharge was given as 54 Farndale Street, Fulford Road, York. He had completed 17 years of service. (ABWMV Research Services)
Sarah Walker and her daughter Grace Margaret were enumerated in the 1891 census. They resided at the York Cavalry Barracks, Fulford Road, Fulford, York. The census states that both she and her daughter were born at York. (RG 12, piece 3895, folio 93, p. 21)
Sarah Walker and her four children were enumerated at 54 Farndale St., Walmgate, York in the 1901 census. They were visiting a friend (Minnie Price and family) at the York Cavalry Barracks, Walmgate, York. Sarah Walker was listed as a soldier's wife as was her friend. The census indicates that Sarah Walker was born at Tadcaster, Yorkshire. Lillian and William were born in Ireland while Mizpah and Doris were born at Canterbury, Kent. (RG 13, piece 4448, folio 98, p. 35)
When Doris Walker died in November 1901, the Walker family resided at 82 Hartington Road, Walthamstow, Essex. William Walker was a timekeeper. In 1906 William Walker was a commissionaire according to the death certificate of his wife Sarah Ann Walker. She died from puerperal septicæmia caused by infant birth. The Walkers resided at 79 Brougham Road, Dalston, London.
William and Louise Walker resided at 26 Rutland Road, South Hackney, London according to the 1911 British census. William Walker was a clerk for the Labour Bureau. William and Louise Walker had been married for three years, six months by the date of census on 2 April 1911. Louise Walker had no children. William Walker's five youngest children resided with them. William Walker was born at Beckenham, Kent. Louise Walker was born at Great Ousebourne, Yorkshire. Son William Walker was born at Newbridge, Ireland. Mizpah Walker was born at Canterbury, Kent. Nancy Walker was born at Walthamstow, Essex. Freddy and Arthur Walker were born at Hackney, London. (RG 14, PN1147; RG 78 PN38 RD11 SD5 ED8 SN202)
On 12 Jul 1890 William married Sarah Ann Robinson in York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.1
15. Sarah Ann Robinson, daughter of 30. John Robinson & 31. Grace Light. Born in 1871 in Horsforth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. Sarah Ann died in Hackney, County of London, England, United Kingdom, on 16 Aug 1906; she was 35.1 Buried on 18 Aug 1906 in Chingford, Essex, England, United Kingdom.