Thursday 15 December 2011

Sarah Ann Arnold c.1833 - 1919

Sarah Ann Arnold was born c.1833 in Walton, Norfolk. She was the second child of William Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hotson).

On 6th June 1841 the Census was held. Sarah Ann Arnold was living in Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk, with her parents William Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hotson) and her siblings, Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold.

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. Sarah Ann Arnold was living in Denver Road, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her parents William Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hotson) and her siblings, Walter Anrold, Elizabeth Arnold and Anna E. Arnold.

On 22nd March 1856 Sarah Ann Arnold married Henry Eastall in St Edmund Church, Downham Market, Norfolk. They would go onto have at least seven children. Henry William Eastall born 1857, Henry William Eastell born 1860, Elizabeth A. Eastall born 1863, Samuel James Eastall born 1865, Sarah Ann Eastall born 1867, Sarah A. Eastall 1869 and Samuel J. Eastall born 1873.

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Sarah Ann Eastall (nee Arnold) was living in Besthorpe, Norfolk, with her husband Henry Eastall, their son Henry Eastell and a boarder George Eastall aged 4.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Sarah Ann Eastall (nee Arnold) was living at 2 Mill Lane, Spalding, Lincolnshire, with her husband Henry Eastall and their children, Elizabeth A. Eastall, Sarah A. Eastall and Samuel J. Eastall.

In 1919 Sarah Ann Eastall (nee Arnold) died in North Bierley, Yorkshire.

Tuesday 13 December 2011

Dorothy Mabel Arnold 1897 - 1985

Dorothy Mabel Arnold was born 1897 in Newmarket, Cambridgeshire. She was the last child of James Arnold and Agnes Lavinia Arnold (nee Pratt).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Dorothy Mabel Arnold was living in 14 New Bond Street, Spalding, Lincolnshire. She was living with her parents James Arnold and Agnes Lavinia Arnold (nee Pratt), her sister Gladys Arnold and a boarder James Singlton.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Dorothy Mabel Arnold was living at 187 Willingham Street, Grimbsy, Lincolnshire. She was living with her parents James Arnold and Agnes Lavinia Arnold (nee Pratt) and her sister Gladys Arnold.

In 1922 Dorothy Mabel Arnold married James H. Hook. They went onto have two children, Harry A. T. Hook born 1923 and Beryl A. Hook born 1925.

In 1985 Dorothy Mabel Hook (nee Arnold) died in Dewsbury, Yorkshire.

Gladys Agnes Arnold 1896 - ?

Gladys Agnes Arnold was born 1896 in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. She was the first child of James Arnold and Agnes Lavinia Arnold (nee Pratt).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Gladys Agnes Arnold was living at 14 New Bond Street, Spalding, Lincolnshire, with her parents James Arnold and Agnes Lavinia Arnold (nee Pratt), her sister Dorothy Arnold and a border called James Inglton.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Gladys Agnes Arnold was living at 187 Willingham Street, Grimbsy, Lincolnshire, with her parents James Arnold and Agnes Lavinia Arnold (nee Pratt) and her sister Dorothy Arnold. Gladys Agnes Arnold was working as a Drapers Assistant.

In 1921 Gladys Agnes Arnold married a man named Meath in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.

And that is all I can find out about her. If you know any more, please contact me.

James Arnold 1873 - 1951

James Arnold was born 1873 in Downham Market, Norfolk. He was the last child of Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell).

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. James Arnold was living in Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, with his parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and his siblings, Mary Ann Arnold and William Arnold. Also living with them was a lodger called Richard Edwards.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. James Arnold was living in Bexwell Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, with Ann Farrow an Independent Lady and her daughter Constance Farrow.

On 14th March 1895 James Arnold married Agnes Lavinia Pratt at St Edmund Church, Downham Market, Norfolk. They would go onto have two children, Gladys A. Arnold born 1896 and Dorothy M. Arnold born 1898.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. James Arnold was living at 14 New Bond Street, Spalding, Lincolnshire. He was living with his wife Agnes Lavinia Arnold (nee Pratt), their children Gladys Arnold and Dorothy Arnold and they had a boarder living with them called James Inglton. James Arnold was working as a House Painter.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. James Arnold was living at 187 Willingham Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire with his wife Agnes Lavinia Arnold (nee Pratt) and their daughters Gladys Arnold and Dorothy Arnold. James Arnold was working as a House Painter.

In 1951 James Arnold died in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.
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Alice Arnold 1865 - 1907

Alice Arnold was born 1865 in Downham Market, Norfolk. She was the seventh child of child of Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell).

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Alice Arnold was living in Denver Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, with her parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and her siblings, George Arnold, Mary Ann Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold, Thomas Arnold, William Arnold and Walter Arnold.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Alice Arnold was living in Church Lane, Bexwell, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was working as a House Maid for a William Proctor, who was a Farmer of 369 acres and an employer of 12 men and 3 boys. Also his wife Mary Proctor and their daughter Mary A. Proctor and another servant, Ellen Bates who worked as a Dairy Maid.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Alice Arnold was living in Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her sister Mary A. Arnold, her nephew George Arnold, her niece's Violet Arnold and Ethel Allen and her brother-in-law Alfred Allen. Alice Arnold was working as a General Grocer.

In 1907 Alice Arnold died in Dorset.

Friday 9 December 2011

Charles Wallis Arnold 13th April 1897 - 1898

Charles Wallis Arnold was born on 13th April 1897 in Mitcham, Surrey. He was the last child of Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper).

In 1898 Charles Wallis Arnold died in Mitcham, Surrey.

Fredrick Arnold 28th August 1896 - ?

Fredrick Arnold was born on 28th August 1896 in Mitcham, Surrey. He was the eighth child of Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Fredrick Arnold was living at 14 Waterfall Road, Mitcham, Surrey. He was living with his father Walter Arnold and his step-mother Alice Arnold (nee Oliver) and his siblings, Sarah Bessie Arnold, Albert Edward Arnold, William Arnold, Henry Arnold and Rosie Arnold.

In 1917 Fredrick Arnold married Florence M. Steer in Wandsworth, Surrey.

And that is all that I can find out about him, if you know any more, please contact me.

Sophia Rosa Arnold 16th April 1893 - 1969

Sophia Rosa Arnold was born on 16th April 1893 in Mitcham, Surrey. She was the seventh child of Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Sophia Rosa Arnold was living at 14 Waterfall Road, Mitcham, Surrey. She was living with her father Walter Arnold and her step-mother Alice Arnold (nee Oliver) and her siblings, Sarah Bessie Arnold, Albert Edward Arnold, William Arnold, Henry Arnold and Fred Arnold.

In 1930 Sophia Rosa Arnold married George William Harpley in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

In 1969 Sophia Rosa Harpley (nee Arnold) died in Downham Market, Norfolk.

Henry Arnold 18th December 1891 - ?

Henry Arnold was born on 18th December 1891 in Mitcham, Surrey. He was the sixth child of Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Henry Arnold was living at 14 Waterfall Road, Mitcham, Surrey. He was living with his father Walter Arnold and his step-mother Alice Arnold (nee Oliver) and his siblings, Sarah Bessie Arnold, Albert Edward Arnold, William Arthur Arnold, Rosie Arnold and Fred Arnold.

And that is all I can find out about him, if you know any more, please contact me.

William Arthur Arnold 1890 - ?

William Arthur Arnold was born 1890 in Mitcham, Surrey. He was the fifth child of Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper).

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. William Arthur Arnold was living at 7 Dorothea Terrace, Hednesford Road, Mitcham, Surrey. He was living with his parents Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper) and his siblings Fanny J. Arnold, Sarah Bessie Arnold, Alice M. Arnold and Albert Edward Arnold.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. William Arthur Arnold was living at 14 Waterfall Road, Mitcham, Surrey. He was living with his father Walter Arnold and his step-mother Alice Arnold (nee Oliver) and his siblings, Sarah Bessie Arnold, Albert Edward Arnold, Harry Arnold, Rosie Arnold and Fred Arnold.

And that is all I can find out about him, so if you know anything more, please contact me.

Thursday 8 December 2011

Dorothy J. A. Arnold 1922

Dorothy J. A. Arnold was born 1922 in Kingston, Surrey. She was the only child of Albert Edward Arnold and Phyllis D. Arnold (nee Hayden).

Also in 1922 Dorothy J. A. Arnold died in Kingston, Surrey.

Albert Edward Arnold 9th November 1887 - 1974

Albert Edward Arnold was born on 9th November 1887 in Kingston, Surrey. He was the fourth child of Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper).

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Albert Edward Arnold was living at 7 Dorothea Terrace, Hednesford Road, Mitcham, Surrey. He was living with his parents Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper) and his siblings, Fanny J. Arnold, Sarah Bessie Arnold, Alice Mary Arnold and William A. Arnold.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Albert Edward Arnold was living at 14 Waterfall Road, Mitcham, Surrey. He was living with his father Walter Arnold and his step-mother Alice Arnold (nee Oliver) and his siblings, Sarah Bessie Arnold, William Arnold, Harry Arnold, Rosie Arnold and Fred Arnold.

In 1919 Albert Edward Arnold married Phyllis D. Hayden in Kingston, Surrey. They would go onto have one child, Dorothy J. A. Arnold born 1922.

In 1974 Albert Edward Arnold died in Southampton, Hampshire.

Wednesday 7 December 2011

Alice Mary Arnold 15th Janurary 1885 - 1966

Alice Mary Arnold was born on 15th Janurary 1885 in Twickenham, Middlesex. She was the third child of Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper).

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Alice Mary Arnold was living at 7 Dorothea Terrace, Hednesford Road, Mitcham, Surrey. She was living with her parents Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper) and her siblings, Fanny J. Arnold, Sarah Bessie Arnold, Albert M. Arnold and William A. Arnold.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Alice Mary Arnold was living at Homefields College, Hunstanton, Norfolk, working as a Cook.

In 1915 Alice Mary Arnold married Henry Barley in Downham Market, Norfolk. They would go onto have at least two children, Harold F. Barley born 1924 and Phyllis M. Barley born 1926.

In 1966 Alice Mary Barley (nee Arnold) died in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

Sarah Bessie Arnold 1884 - 1957

Sarah Bessie Arnold was born 1884 in Hampton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex. She was the second child of Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper).

On 23rd Janurary 1884 Sarah Bessie Arnold was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Twickenham, Middlesex.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Sarah Bessie Arnold was living at 7 Dorothea Terrace, Hednesford Road, Mitcham, Surrey. She was living with her parents Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper) and her siblings, Fanny J. Arnold, Alice M. Arnold, Albert E. Arnold and William A. Arnold.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Sarah Bessie Arnold was living at 14 Waterfall Road, Mitcham, Surrey. She was living with her father Walter Arnold and her step-mother Alice Arnold (nee Oliver) and her siblings, Albert Arnold, William Arnold, Harry Arnold, Rosie Arnold and Fred Arnold.

In 1906 Sarah Bessie Arnold married William James Skilleter in Lewisham, London.

In 1957 Sarah Bessie Skilleter (nee Arnold) died in Surrey.

Tuesday 6 December 2011

Fanny Julia Arnold 19th Janurary 1884 - 1964

Fanny Julia Arnold was born on 19th Janurary 1884 in Hampton Road, Twickenham, Surrey. Her parents were Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper).

On 23rd Janurary 1884 Fanny Julia Arnold was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, 1 Vicarage Road, Twickenham, Middlesex.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Fanny Julia Arnold was living at 7 Dorothea Terrace, Mitcham, Surrey, with her parents Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper) and her siblings, Sarah B. Arnold, Alice M. Arnold, Albert E. Arnold and William A. Arnold.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Fanny Julia Arnold was living at 7 Lone Pillars, Robinson Road, Mitcham, Surrey. She was working as a Domestic for a Christopher Campbell, who was a School Master and his wife Lillian Campbell.

On 2nd April 1901 the Census was held. Fanny Julia Arnold was living in Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her aunt Mary Ann Arnold and her cousin Walter George Arnold. Fanny Julia Arnold was working as a Shop Assistant for her aunt.

In 1920 Fanny Julia Arnold married Samuel H. Tizard in South Stoneham, Hampshire.

In 1964 Fanny Julia Tizard (nee Arnold) died in Southampton, Hampshire.

Monday 5 December 2011

Walter Arnold 1863 - ?

Walter Arnold was born 1863 in Downham Market, Norfolk. He was the sixth child of Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell).

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living in Denver Road, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was living with his parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and his siblings, George Arnold, Mary Ann Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold, Thomas Arnold, William Arnold and Alice Arnold.

On 22nd July 1883 Walter Arnold married Elizabeth Hooper in Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey. They would go onto have at least five children. Fanny J. Arnold born 1884, Sarah B. Arnold born 1884, Alice M. Arnold born 1885, Albert E. Arnold born 1888 and William A. Arnold born 1890.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living at 7 Dorathea Terrace, Mitcham, Surrey. He was living with his wife Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hooper) and their children, Fanny J. Arnold, Sarah B. Arnold, Alice M. Arnold, Albert E. Arnold and William A. Arnold. Walter was working as a Builder.

In 1898 Walter Arnold may of married an Alice Oliver. They might of gone onto have five children, Bertie Arnold born 1887, William Arnold born 1889, Harry Arnold born 1890, Rosie Arnold born 1891 and Fred Arnold born 1896.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living at 14 Waterfall Road, Mitcham, Surrey. He was living with his "Wife" Alice Arnold (nee Oliver) and their children, Marie Arnold, Bertie Arnold, William Arnold, Harry Arnold, Rosie Arnold and Fred Arnold.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living at 133 Haydon Road, Wimbledon, Surrey. He was living with his children, Rose Arnold and Frederick Arnold and a visitor Mary Nicholas. Walter was working as a House Decorator.

And that is all I can find out about him, so if you know any more, please let me know.

Friday 2 December 2011

William Arnold 1860 - 1890

William Arnold was born 1860 in Downham Market, Norfolk. He was the fifth child of Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell).

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. William Arnold was living in Parsonage Lane, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was living with his parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and his siblings, George Arnold, Mary Ann Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold and Thomas Arnold.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. William Arnold was living in Denver Road, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was living with his parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold and his siblings, George Arnold, Mary Ann Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold, Thomas Arnold, Walter Arnold and Alice Arnold.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. William Arnold was living in Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was living with his parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold his siblings, Mary Ann Arnold and James Arnold and a lodger Richard Edwards. William Arnold was working as a Painter.

In 1890 William Arnold died in Cheshire.

Thursday 1 December 2011

Thomas Arnold 1857 - 1895

Thomas Arnold was born 1857 in Downham Market, Norfolk. He was the fourth child of Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell).

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Thomas Arnold was living in Parsonage Lane, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was living with his parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and his siblings, George Arnold, Mary Ann Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold and Arthur Arnold.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Thomas Arnold was living in Denver Road, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was living with his parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and his siblings, George Arnold, Mary Ann Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold, William Arnold, Walter Arnold and Alice Arnold.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Thomas Arnold was living in Lincoln Union Workhouse, Lincoln, Lincolnshire. His status was given as a Vagrant, having the occupation of a Groom, Domestic Servant.


Location of Lincoln Union Workhouse, Lincoln, Lincolnshire.


Lincoln Union Workhouse, Lincoln, Lincolnshire.

Some time inbetween 1881 - 1891 Thomas Arnold may of married a woman called Julia ?

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Thomas Arnold was living at 13 Stevens Crescent, Bedminster, Somerset. He was living with his possible wife Julia Arnold. Thomas Arnold was working as a Stableman to R. Carrice.

In 1895 Thomas Arnold died in Cheshire.

Monday 28 November 2011

Elizabeth Arnold 1855 - 1929

Elizabeth Arnold was born 1855 in Downham Market, Norfolk. She was the third child of Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell)

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Elizabeth Arnold was living in Parsonage Lane, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and her siblings George Arnold, Mary Ann Arnold, Thomas Arnold and William Arnold.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Elizabeth Arnold was living in Denver Road, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and her siblings, George Arnold, Mary Ann Arnold, Thomas Arnold, William Arnold, Walter Arnold and Alice Arnold. Elizabeth Arnold was working as a Domestic Servant.

In 1879 Elizabeth Arnold married Alfred Allen in Chorley, Cheshire. They would go onto have seven children; Walter Allen born 1881, Ethel Allen born 1882, Bertha Allen born 1886, Alfred Allen born 1889, John Allen born 1889, Elizabeth Allen born 1890 and Edith Allen born 1893.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Elizabeth Allen (nee Arnold) was living in Row of Trees, Chorley, Cheshire. She was living with her husband Alfred Allen and their son Walter Allen. Elizabeth Allen (nee Arnold) gave her occupation as Wife of Gardner.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Elizabeth Allen (nee Arnold) was living in Chapel Street, Chorley, Cheshire. She was living with her husband Alfred Allen and their children, Walter Allen, Ethel Allen, Bertha Allen, Alfred Allen, John Allen and Elizabeth Allen.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Elizabeth Allen (nee Arnold) was living in Chapel Street, Chorley, Cheshire. She was living with her children, Alfred Allen, John Allen, Elizabeth Allen and Edith Allen.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Elizabeth Allen (nee Arnold) was living in Duke Street, Alderly Edge, Cheshire. She was living with her children Walter Allen, Alfred Allen, John Allen, Elizabeth Allen and Edith Allen.

In 1929 Elizabeth Allen (nee Arnold) died.

Mary Ann Arnold 1853 - 1931

Mary Ann Arnold was born 1853 in Downham Market, Norfolk. She was the second child of Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell).

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Mary Ann Arnold was living in Parsonage Lane, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and her siblings, George Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold, Thomas Arnold and William Arnold.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Mary Ann Arnold was living in Denver Road, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and her siblings, George Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold, Thomas Arnold, William Arnold, Walter Arnold and Alice Arnold. Mary Ann Arnold was working as a Domestic Servant.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Mary Ann Arnold was living in Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and her siblings, William Arnold and James Arnold and a lodger Robert Edwards.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Mary Ann Arnold was living in Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell), her nephews George Walter Arnold and Walter George Arnold and her niece Violet Arnold.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Mary Ann Arnold was living in Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her sister Alice Arnold, her nephew George Arnold, her nieces Violet Arnold and Ethel Allen and her brother-in-law Alfred Allen. Mary Ann Arnold was working as a General Grocer.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Mary Ann Arnold was living in Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her niece Fanny Julia Arnold and her nephew Walter George Arnold. Mary Ann Arnold was working as a Grocer in her own shop.

In 1931 Mary Ann Arnold died in Wisbech, Norfolk.

Ellen Alice Arnold 1910 - 1930

Ellen Alice Arnold was born 1910 in Downham Market, Norfolk. She was the second and youngest child of James Arnold and Ellen Alice Arnold (nee Fox).

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Ellen Alice Arnold was living in Norfolk Square, Downham Market, Norfolk, with her parents James Arnold and Ellen Alice Arnold (nee Fox) and her brother Walter Sidney Arnold.

In 1930 Ellen Alice Arnold died.

Walter Sidney Arnold 1904 - 1943

Walter Sidney Arnold was born 1904 in Downham Market, Norfolk. He was the eldest child of James Arnold and Ellen Alice Arnold (nee Fox).

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Walter Sidney Arnold was living in Norfolk Square, Downham Market, Norfolk, with his parents James Arnold and Ellen Alice Arnold (nee Fox) and his sister Ellen Alice Arnold.

In 1927 Walter Sidney Arnold married Clara E. Stannard in Downham Market, Norfolk. They would go onto have one child Stanley W. Arnold born 1929.

In 1943 Walter Sidney Arnold died in Downham Market, Norfolk.

James Arnold 1879 - 1953

James Arnold was born 1879 in Downham Market, Norfolk. He was the fourth and last child of George Arnold and Charlotte Arnold (nee Cox).

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. James Arnold was living in Lynn Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, with his parents George Arnold and Charlotte Arnold (nee Cox) and his siblings, Flora Arnold, Mary Ann Arnold and George Walter Arnold.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. James Arnold was living in Church Lane, Downham Market, Norfolk as a Lodger with a Galloway Butcher and Ann Butcher.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. James Arnold was living in Church Road, Downham Market, Norfolk with Ann Butcher. James Arnold was working as a Tin Worker.

In 1902 James Arnold married Ellen Alice Fox, they would go onto have at least two children, Walter Sydney born 1905 and Ellen Alice Arnold born 1910.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. James Arnold was living in Norfolk Square, Downham Market, Norfolk with his wife Ellen Alice Arnold (nee Fox) and their children, Walter Sydney Arnold and Ellen Alice Arnold. He was working as a Tin Smith.

In 1953 James Arnold died in Downham Market, Norfolk.

Charlotte Arnold 7th March 1897 - 1976

Charlotte Arnold was born 7th March 1897 in Downham Market, Norfolk. She was the only child of George Walter Arnold and Jane Arnold (nee Spinks)

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Charlotte Arnold was living in the High Street, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her parents George Arnold and Jane Arnold (nee Spinks) and a visitor called Willie Spinks.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Charlotte Arnold was living in Theatre Yard, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her parents George Arnold and Jane Arnold (nee Spinks).

In 1919 Charlotte Arnold married Joseph W. Wade.

On 2 April 1911 the Census was held. Charlotte Wade (nee Arnold) was living in

In 1976 Charlotte Wade (nee Arnold) died in Downham Market, Norfolk.

George Walter Arnold 6th November 1876 - 1953

George Walter Arnold was born on 6th November 1876 in Downham Market, Norfolk. He was the third child of George Arnold and Charlotte Arnold (nee Cox).

On 18th November 1876 George Walter Arnold was baptised at St Edmund Church, Downham Market, Norfolk.

In the first quarter of 1877 George Walter Arnold's birth was registed.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. George Walter Arnold was living in Lynn Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, with his parents George Arnold and Charlotte Arnold (nee Cox) and his siblings, Flora Arnold, Mary Ann Arnold and James Arnold.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. George Walter Arnold was living in Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, with his Grandparents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell), his Aunt Mary Ann Arnold and his cousins Walter George Arnold and Violet Arnold. George Walter Arnold was working as an Ink Plate Workers Apprentice.

In 1896 George Walter Arnold married Jane Spinks.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. George Walter Arnold was living in the High Street, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was living with his wife Jane Arnold (nee Spinks), their daughter Charlotte Arnold and a visitor Willie Spinks, who was aged 2. George Walter Arnold was working as a Porter.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. George Walter Arnold was living in Theatre Yard, Downham Market, Norfolk, with his wife Susanna Jane Arnold (nee Spinks) and their daughter Charlotte Arnold. George Walter Arnold was working as a Tin Plate Worker.

On 11th December 1915 George Walter Arnold joined the Inland Water Transport Corps, Royal Engineers in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

In 1953 George Walter Arnold died.

Saturday 26 November 2011

Mary Ann Arnold 16th October 1874 - 1893

Mary Ann Arnold was born on 16th October 1874 in Hilgay, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was the second child of George Arnold and Charlotte Arnold (nee Cox).

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Mary Ann Arnold was living in Lynn Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, with her parents George Arnold and Charlotte Arnold (nee Cox) and her siblings Flora Arnold, George Walter Arnold and James Arnold.

On 25th November 1883 Mary Ann Arnold was baptised at St Edmund Church, Downham Market, Norfolk.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Mary Ann Arnold was living in the High Street, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was working as a General Domestic Servant for a John William Sly a Confectioner, his wife Ann W. Sly, their son John William Sly, who worked as a Grocer and an Agnes Canham, who worked as an Assistant Confectioner.

In 1893 Mary Ann Arnold died.

Friday 25 November 2011

Flora Arnold c.1873 - 1890

Flora Arnold was born c.1873 in Downham Market, Norfolk. She was the eldest child of George Arnold and Charlotte Arnold (nee Cox).

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Flora Arnold was living in Lynn Road, Downham Market, Norfolk. She was living with her parents George Arnold and Charlotte Arnold (nee Cox) and her siblings, Mary Ann Arnold, George Walter Arnold and James Arnold.

In 1890 Flora Arnold died.

George Arnold c.1852 - 1907

George Arnold was born c.1852 in Downham Market, Norfolk. He was the eldest child of Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell).

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. George Arnold was living in Parsonage Lane, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was living with his parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and his siblings, Mary Ann Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold, Thomas Arnold and William Arnold.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. George Arnold was living in Denver Road, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was living with his parents Walter Arnold and Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and his siblings, Mary Ann Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold, Thomas Arnold, William Arnold, Walter Arnold and Alice Arnold. George was working as a Groom.

In 1872 George Arnold married Charlotte Cox. They would go onto have at least four children; Fora Arnold born 1873, Mary Ann Arnold born 1874, George Walter Arnold 1876 and James Arnold born 1879.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. George Arnold was living in Lynn Road, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was living with his wife Charlotte Arnold (nee Cox) and their children; Flora Arnold, Mary Ann Arnold, George Walter Arnold and James Arnold. George was working as a Groom.

In 1890 Charlotte Arnold (nee Cox) died.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. George Arnold was living in Ravens Row, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was still working as a Groom.

In 1907 George Arnold died.

Walter Arnold 1830 - 1898

Walter Arnold was born 1830 in Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk. He was the eldest child of William Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hotson).

On 18th April 1830 Walter Arnold was baptised at St Peter Church, Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk.

On 6th June 1841 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living in Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk, with his parents William Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hotson) and his siblings, Sarah Ann Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold.

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living in Denver Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, with his parents William Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hotson) and his siblings Sarah Ann Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold and Anna Elizabeth Arnold. Walter was working as a Carpenter.

In 1853 Walter Arnold married Mary Ann Eastell. They would go onto have at least eight children; George Arnold born 1852, Mary Ann Arnold born 1853, Elizabeth Arnold 1856, Thomas Arnold born 1858, William Arnold 1860, Walter Arnold born 1864, Alice Arnold born 1866 and James Arnold born 1873.

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living in Parsonage Lane, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was living with his wife Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and their children, George Arnold, Mary Ann Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold, Thomas Arnold and William Arnold. Walter was working as a Carpenter.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living in Denver Road, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was living with his wife Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and their children, George Arnold, Mary Ann Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold, Thomas Arnold, William Arnold, Walter Arnold and Alice Arnold. Walter was working as a Carpenter.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living in Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, with his wife Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and their children, Mary Ann Arnold, William Arnold and James Arnold. He also had a lodger staying with them, Robert Edwards, who was a Widower aged 84 and worked as a Cooper. Walter was working as a General Dealer.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living in Bridge Street, Downham Market, Norfolk, with his wife Mary Ann Arnold (nee Eastell) and their daughter Mary Ann Arnold. They also had with them their Grandchildren; George Arnold, Walter Arnold and Violet Arnold. Walter was working as a Pork Butcher and Grocer.

In 1898 Walter Arnold died.

William Arnold 1804 - 1884

William Arnold was born 1804 in Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk. He was the second child of Thomas Arnold and Sarah Arnold (nee Cooper).

On 26th August 1804 William Arnold was baptised at St James Church, Wilton, Norfolk.

On 24th November 1828 William Arnold married Elizabeth Hotson. They would go onto have four children; Walter Arnold born 1830, Sarah Ann Arnold born 1833, Elizabeth Arnold born 1839 and Anna E. Arnold born 1847.

On 6th June 1841 the Census was held. William Arnold was living in Hockwold cum Wilton with his wife Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hotson) and their children, Walter Arnold, Sarah Ann Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold. William was working as a Carpenter.

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. William Arnold was living in Denver Road, Downham Market, Norfolk (which is now Downham Road). He was living with his wife Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hotson) and their children, Walter Arnold, Sarah Ann Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold and Anna E. Arnold. William was working as a Carpenter.

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. William Arnold was living in Denver Road, Downham Market, Norfolk. He was living with his wife Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hotson) and their children Elizabeth Arnold and Anna Elizabeth Arnold. William was working as a Carpenter.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. William Arnold was living in Dever Road, Downham Market, Norfolk (which is now Downham Road, next to the High Street). William was living with his wife Elizabeth Arnold (nee Hotson) and their Grandson Henry Estell. William was working as a Carpenter.

In 1884 William Arnold died in Norfolk.

Thursday 24 November 2011

Ann Arnold 1803 - ?

Ann Arnold was born 1803 in Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk. She was the first child of Thomas Arnold and Sarah Arnold (nee Cooper).

On 16th Feburary 1803 Ann Arnold was baptised at St Peter Church, Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk.

On 16th October 1826 Ann Arnold married Robert Bane at Holy Trinity Church, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk.

And that is all I can find out about her, if you know anymore then please let me know.

Sarah Arnold 1859 - ?

Sarah Arnold was born 1859 in Brandon, Suffolk. She was the last child of James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards).

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Sarah Arnold was living in Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk, with her parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and her siblings, James Arnold, William Arnold, Thomas Arnold, Susan Arnold and Henry Arnold.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Sarah Arnold was living in Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk, with her parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and her siblings, Thomas Arnold, Susan Arnold and Henry Arnold. Sarah was working as a Fur Cutter.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Sarah Arnold was living in Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk with her mother Mary Arnold (nee Edwards). Sarah was working as a Furrier.

And that is all I can find out about her, if you know any more please contact me.

Thomas Harrison Arnold 1890 - 1966

Thomas Harrison Arnold was born 1890 in London Road, Brandon, Suffolk. He was the sixth child of Henry Arnold and Fanny Arnold (nee Carter).

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Thomas Harrison Arnold was living in London Road, Brandon, Suffolk with his mother Fanny Arnold and his siblings William Arnold, Walter Arnold, Ada Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Thomas Harrison Arnold was living at 8 St Michaels Street, Thetford, Norfolk with his Step-Father Herbert Stebbing and his mother Fanny Stebbings (nee Carter, formaly Arnold).

In 1966 Thomas Harrison Arnold died in Newmarket, Cambridgeshire.

Wednesday 23 November 2011

Elizabeth Arnold 1880 - ?

Elizabeth Arnold was born 1880 in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk. She was the fifth child of Henry Arnold and Fanny Arnold (nee Carter).

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Elizabeth Arnold was living in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk, with her parents Henry Arnold and Fanny Arnold (nee Carter) and her siblings, Henry Arnold, Walter Arnold and Ada Arnold.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Elizabeth Arnold was living in London Road, Brandon, Suffolk, with her mother Fanny Arnold (nee Carter) and her siblings, William Arnold, Walter Arnold, Ada Arnold and Thomas Arnold.

In 1898 Elizabeth Arnold married William Jacobs Jarrell in Thetford, Norfolk.

And that is all I can find out about her, so if you know any more please contact me.

Tuesday 22 November 2011

Ada Arnold 1878 - 1954

Ada Arnold was born 1878 in George Street, Suffolk. She was the fourth child of Henry Arnold and Fanny Arnold (nee Carter).

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Ada Arnold was living in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk with her parents Henry Arnold and Fanny Arnold (nee Carter) and her siblings, Henry Arnold, Walter Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Ada Arnold was living in London Road, Brandon, Suffolk. She was living with her mother Fanny Arnold and her siblings, William Arnold, Walter Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold and Thomas Arnold.

In 1900 Ada Arnold married Benjamin Money in Thetford, Norfolk. They would go onto have at least three children, Edward Money born 1900, Walter Money born 1902 and Sydney Money born 1906.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Ada Money (nee Arnold) was living in London Road, Brandon, Suffolk. She was living with her husband Benjamin Money and their son Edward Money.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Ada Money (nee Arnold) was living in London Road, Brandon, Suffolk, with her husband Benjamin Money and their children, Walter Money and Sydney Money.

In 1954 Ada Money (nee Arnold) died in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

Walter Arnold 1875 - ?

Walter Arnold was born 1875 in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk. He was the second child of Henry Arnold and Fanny Arnold (nee Carter).

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk with his parents Henry Arnold and Fanny Arnold (nee Carter) and his siblings, Henry Arnold, Ada Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living in London Road, Brandon, Suffolk, with his mother Fanny Arnold and his siblings, William Arnold, Ada Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold and Thomas Arnold.

And that is all I can found out about him, if you know anymore please contact me.

William Arnold 1874 - 1901

William Arnold was born 1874 in Geroge Street, Brandon, Suffolk. He was the second child of Henry Arnold and Fanny Arnold (nee Carter).

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. William Arnold was living in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk with his Great Uncle Elijah Carter, his Grand Mother Eliza Carter and his Uncle James Carter.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. William Arnold was living in London Road, Brandon, Suffolk with his mother Fanny Arnold and his siblings Walter Arnold, Ada Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold and Thomas Arnold. William was working as a Bricklayers Labourer.

In 1901 William Arnold died in West Ham, Essex.

Henry Arnold 1871 - 1900

Henry Arnold was born 1871 in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk. He was the eldest child of Henry Arnold and Fanny Arnold (nee Carter).

On 5th November 1871 Henry Arnold was baptised at St Peter Church, Brandon, Suffolk. In his baptism record it states that his father was Henry Arnold and his mother was Fanny Carter, he was baptised as Henry Carter, because his parents were not married.

On 26th April 1873 Henry Arnold's parents married at St Peter Church, Brandon, Suffolk.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Henry Arnold was living in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk. He was living with his parents Henry Arnold and Fanny Arnold (nee Carter) and his siblings, Walter Arnold, Ada Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Henry Arnold was living at 9 Lowndes Square, Chelsea, London. He was working as a Footman for a Mrs Maria H. Haldon, who had a visitor, a Mrs Mary Mansergh, a Mr. John Mansergh and was working with a Kate Jones a Cook, Charlotte Cabel a Kitchen Maid, a George Adamthwaite a Valet and a Kate Steward a Housemaid, a Millicent Greening another Housemaid and a Jessie Callard a House Keeper.

In 1900 Henry Arnold died in Warwichshire.

Henry Arnold 1851 - 1890

Henry Arnold was born 1851 in Lode Lane, Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk. He was the fifth child of James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards).

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Henry Arnold was living in Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk, with his parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and his siblings, James Arnold, William Arnold, Thomas Arnold, Susan Arnold and Sarah Arnold.

On 2nd Arpil 1871 the Census was held. Henry Arnold was living in Thetford Roat, Brandon, Suffolk, with his parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and his siblings, Thomas Arnold, Susan Arnold and Sarah Arnold. He was working as a Agriculture Labourer.

On 26th April 1873 Henry Arnold married Fanny Carter at St Peter Church, Brandon, Suffolk. They would go onto have five children; Henry Arnold born 1871, Walter Arnold born 1875, Ada Arnold born 1878, Elizabeth Arnold born 1880 and Thomas Harrison Arnold born 1890.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Henry Arnold was living in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk, he was living with his wife Fanny Arnold (nee Carter) and his children, Henry Arnold, Walter Arnold, Ada Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold. Henry was working as a General Labourer.

In 1890 Henry Arnold died in Brandon, Suffolk.


Monday 21 November 2011

Susan Arnold 1850 - 1890

Susan Arnold was born 1850 in Lode Lane, Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk. She was the fourth child of James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards).

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. Susan Arnold was living in Lode Lane, Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk. She was living with her parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and her siblings, James Arnold, William Arnold and Thomas Arnold.

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Susan Arnold was living in Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk. She was living with her parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and her siblings, James Arnold, William Arnold, Thomas Arnold, Henry Arnold and Sarah Arnold.

On 2nd Arpril 1871 the Census was held. Susan Arnold was living in Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk. She was living with her parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and her siblings, Thomas Arnold, Henry Arnold and Sarah Arnold. Susan was working as a Fur Cutter.

In 1873 Susan Arnold married William Ashley at St Peter Church, Brandon, Suffolk. They would go on to have three children, Sarah Ashley born 1875, Susan Ashley born 1881 and William Ashley born 1886.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Susan Ashley (nee Arnold) was living in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk, with her husband William Ashley and their children Sarah E. Ashley and Susan Ashley. Susan was working as a Furrier.

In 1890 Susan Ashley (nee Arnold) died in Brandon, Suffolk.

Thomas Arnold 1848 - 1931

Thomas Arnold was born at Brandon, Suffolk in 1848. He was the third child of James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards).

On 30th April 1848 Thomas Arnold was baptised at St Peter Church, Brandon, Suffolk.

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. Thomas Arnold was living in Lode Lane, Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk. He was living with his parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and his siblings, James Arnold, William Arnold and Susan Arnold.

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. Thomas Arnold was living in Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk, next door to the School. He was living with his parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and his siblings, James Arnold, William Arnold, Susan Arnold, Henry Arnold and Sarah Arnold.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Thomas Arnold was living in Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk. Nineteen houses up from the Fox and Hounds pub. He was living with his parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and his siblings, Susan Arnold, Henry Arnold and Sarah Arnold. He was working as an Engine Driver.

In 1871 Thomas Arnold married Maria Stebbins in Hockwold cum Wilton, Norfolk. They would go on and adopt a daughter by the name of Alice Rissen.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Thomas Arnold was living in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk. He was living with his wife Maria Arnold (nee Stebbins) and their adopted daughter Alice M. Rissen. He was working as an Engine Driver.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Thomas Arnold was living in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk. He was living with his wife Maria Arnold (nee Stebbins) and their adopted daughter Alice M. Rissen. He was working as a Stationary Engine Driver.

On 31st April 1901 the Census was held. Thomas Arnold was living in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk. He was living with his wife Maria Arnold (nee Stebbins), their adopted daughter Alice M. Arnold (formaly Rissen) and thier Grandson Gordon E. Arnold. He was working as a Stationary Engine Driver.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Thomas Arnold was living in George Street, Brandon, Suffolk. He was living with his wife Maria Arnold (nee Stebbins) and their adopted son Gordon Edward Rissen, the son of their adopted daughter Alice M. Rissen. He was working as a Furrier Forman.

In 1931 Thomas Arnold died in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

William Arnold 7th April 1845 - 1918

William Arnold was born on 7th April 1845 in Brandon, Suffolk. He was the second child of James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards).

On 23rd April 1845 William Arnold was baptised at the Parish Church, Brandon, Suffolk.

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. William Arnold was living in Lode Lane, Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk. He was living with his parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and his siblings, James Arnold, Thomas Arnold and Susan Arnold.

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. William Arnold was living in Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk, next door to the School. He was living with his parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and his siblings, James Arnold, Thomas Arnold, Susan Arnold, Henry Arnold and Sarah Arnold. William Arnold was working as a Labourer.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. William Arnold was living at 14 The Grove, St Pancras, Marylebone, London. He was Lodging with a Mr. Thomas Melbourn, who worked as a Tailor, his wife Sarah Melbourn and their daughters, Elizabeth and Harriett Melborn, both worked as Domestic Servants. William Arnold was working as a Boot Maker.

On 21st April 1872 William Arnold married Ann Richardson at All Saints Church, Camden Town, Middlesex. The marriage entry reads;

1872. Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of Camden Town in the County of Middlesex.


When Married. 21st April 1872 Name and Surname. William Arnold/Ann Richardson Age. 23/23 Condition. Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession. Boot Maker/- Residence at the time of Marriage. 17 Prebend Street/17 Prebend Street Father's Name and Surname. James Arnold/Thomas Richardson Rank or Profession of Father. Boot Maker/Cochman


Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by   or after Banns by me,

This Marriage was solemnized between us, {William Arnold/Ann Richardson} in the Presence of us, {Walter Couch/Hannah Richardson


On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. William Arnold was living at 5 New Crown Terrace, Crown Road, Fulham, London. He was living with his wife Ann Arnold (nee Richardson) and their children, Flora Arnold, William Arnold, Emily Mary Arnold, James Arnold and Herbert Arnold. William Arnold was working as a Boot Maker.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. William Arnold was living at 83 Rylston Road, Fulham, London. He was living with his wife Annie Arnold (nee Richardson) and their children, William Arnold, Emily Arnold, James Arnold, Herbert Arnold and Ernest Arnold.

On 31st 1901 the Census was held. William Arnold was living at 281 Lillie Road, Fulham, London. He was living with his wife Ann Arnold (nee Richardson) and their children, James Arnold and Ernest Arnold. William was still working as a Boot Maker.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. William Arnold was living at 149 Lillie Road, Fulham, London. He was living with his wife Ann Arnold (nee Richardson) and their son Ernest Arnold. He was still working as a Boot Maker.

In 1918 William Arnold died in Fulham, London.

Annie Dulcie Arnold 1889 - ?

Annie Dulcie Arnold was born 1888 at The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk. She was the last child of James Arnold and Annie Eliza Arnold (nee Oldby).

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Annie Dulcie Arnold was living at The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk. She was living with her parents James Arnold and Annie Eliza Arnold (nee Oldby) and her siblings, Walter Arnold, Mary Jane Arnold, Charles Thomas Arnold, Bessie Arnold and Ernest Winter Arnold.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Annie Dulcie Arnold was living at The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk. She was living with her parents James Arnold and Annie Eliza Arnold (nee Oldby) and her siblings, Walter Arnold, Charles Thomas Arnold, Bessie Arnold  Ernest Winter Arnold and her niece Florence Cissie Arnold.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Annie Dulcie Anrold was living at Bondi, Worcester Road, Sutton, Surrey, working as a Cook for a Mr. Thomas Edward Leigh, who worked as an Insurance Broker, his wife Elizabeth Mayylin Leigh, their children Amy Mabel Leigh, Winifred Ethel Leigh and Frederic Allan Leigh and another servant Kate Elizabeth Servens, who worked as a General Domestic Servant.

And that is all I can find out about her, if you know any more please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thursday 17 November 2011

Ernest Winter Arnold 1887 - 1951

Ernest Winter Arnold was born 1887 at The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk. He was the eighth child of James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby).

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Ernest Winter Arnold was living at The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk. He was living with his parents, James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and his siblings, Walter Arnold, Mary Jane Arnold, Charles Thomas Arnold, Bessie Arnold and Ann Arnold.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Ernest Winter Arnold was living at The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk. He was living with his parents, James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and his siblings, Walter Arnold, Charles Thomas Arnold, Bessie Arnold and Annie Delese Arnold and his niece Florence Cissie Arnold. Ernest was working as a Bricklayers Assistant.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Ernest Winter Arnold was living at 2 Holly Cottages, Smelthy Lane, Lower Kingswood, Reigate, Surrey with his sister Bessie Winkworth (nee Arnold) and his brother-in-law William Winkworth. Ernest was working as a Bricklayer.

In 1914 Ernest Winter Arnold married Mary J. Strickland in Reigate, Surrey.

In 1951 Ernest Winter Arnold died in Reigate, Surrey.

Bessie Arnold 28th July 1884 - 1975

Bessie Arnold was born on 28th July 1884 in Feltwell, Norfolk. She was the seventh child of James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby).

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Bessie Arnold was living in The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk, living with her parents James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and her siblings, Walter Arnold, Mary Jane Arnold, Charles Thomas Arnold, Ernest Winter Arnold and Ann Arnold.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Bessie Arnold was living in The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk, living with her parents James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and her siblings, Walter Arnold, Charles Arnold, Ernest Winter Arnold and Annie Delese Arnold and her niece Florence Cissie Arnold.

In 1909 Bessie Arnold married William Winkworth in Reigate, Surrey.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Bessie Winkworth (nee Arnold) was living at 2 Holly Cottages, Smelthy Lane, Lower Kingswood, Reigate, Surrey, living with her husband William Winkworth and her brother Ernest Winter Arnold.

In 1975 Bessie Winkworth (nee Arnold) died in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

Wednesday 16 November 2011

Charles Thomas Arnold 1881 - 1961

Charles Thomas Arnold was born at The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk in 1881. He was the sixth child of James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby).

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Charles Thomas Arnold was living at The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk with his parents James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and his siblings, Walter Arnold, Mary Jane Arnold, Bessie Arnold, Ernest Arnold and Ann Arnold.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Charles Thomas Arnold was living at The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk with his parents James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and his siblings, Walter Arnold, Bessie Arnold, Ernest Winter Arnold and Annie Delese Arnold and his neice Florence Cissie Arnold. He was working as an Agricultral Labourer.

In 1908 Charles Thomas Arnold married Emma Cooper in Norwich, Norfolk. Then went onto have four children, Dorothy Arnold born 1909, Minnie Nora Arnold born 1910, Charles V. Arnold born 1912 and Hilda B. Arnold born 1914.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Charles Thomas Arnold was living in Shouldham, Norfolk with his wife Emma Arnold (nee Cooper) and his children Dorothy Arnold and Minnie Nora Arnold. He was working as a Farm Labourer.

In 1961 Charles Thomas Arnold died in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

Tuesday 15 November 2011

Mary Jane Arnold 1879 - 1935

Mary Jane Arnold was born at Feltwell, Norfolk in 1879. She was the fifth child of James Arnold and Elizabeth Ann Arnold (nee Oldby).

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Mary Jane Arnold was living in The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk, with her parents James Arnold and Elizabeth Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and her siblings, James William Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold and Walter Arnold.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Mary Jane Arnold was living in The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk, with her parents James Arnold and Elizabeth Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and her siblings, Walter Arnold, Charles Arnold, Bessie Arnold, Ernest Winter Arnold and Ann Arnold.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Mary Jane Arnold was living at Alwalton Rectory, Alwalton, Huntingdonshire. She was working as a Cook, for the Vicar George G. W. Clemenger, his wife Caroline Clemenger, their daughters, Evelyn Clemenger and Eileen Clemenger and his niece Gwendolin Garthorne. Their was also two other servants, Mary Crowson a Parlamaid and Edith Berridge a Housemaid.

In 1908 Mary Jane Arnold married William Warman in Norwich, Norfolk.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Mary Jane Warman (nee Arnold) was living in St Augustines, Norwich, Norfolk with her husband William Warman. She was working as a Charwomen.

In 1935 Mary Jane Warman died in Norwich, Norfolk.

Florence Cissie Arnold 1894 - ?

Florence Cissie Arnold was born at Feltwell, Norfolk in 1894. She was the third child of James William Arnold and Sarah Arnold (nee Norton).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Florence Cissie Arnold was living at The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk. She was living with her Grand Parents James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and her Uncles Walter Arnold, Charles Arnold and Ernest Winter Arnold and her Aunties Bessie Arnold and Annie Delese Arnold.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Florence Cissie Arnold was living at 50 Melford Terrace, Thetford, Norfolk. She was working as a Nursemaid for a Mr. William Hall, who worked as a Monumental Mason.

And that is all I can find out about her, if you know any more please contact me.

Monday 14 November 2011

Walter Arnold 1875 - 1957

Walter Arnold was born at Feltwell, Norfolk in 1875. He was the fourth child of James Arnold and Eliza Arnold (nee Oldby).

On 21st November 1875, Walter Arnold was baptised at the Parish Church of Feltwell, Norfolk.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living in The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk with his parents James Arnold and Eliza Arnold (nee Oldby) and his siblings, James William Arnold, Elizabeth Arnold and Mary Jane Arnold.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living in The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk with his parents James Arnold and Eliza Arnold (nee Oldby) and his siblings Mary Jane Arnold, Charles Arnold, Bessie Arnold, Ernest Arnold and Ann Arnold. He was working as an Agricultural Labourer.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living in The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk with his parents James Arnold and Eliza Arnold (nee Oldby) and his siblings Charles Thomas Arnold, Bessie Arnold, Ernest Winter Arnold and Annie Delese Arnold. Also living with them was Florence Cissie Arnold his Niece. He was still working as an Agricultural Labourer.

In 1904 Walter Arnold married Mary Elizabeth Lawrence in Feltwell, Norfolk. They went onto have three children; James Ernest William Arnold born 1905, Beatrice May Arnold born 1907 and Doris Gertrude Arnold born 1909.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Walter Arnold was living in Methwold Road, Feltwell, Norfolk with his wife Mary Elizabeth Arnold (nee Lawrence) and their children, James Ernest William Arnold, Beatrice May Arnold and Doris Gertrude Arnold. He was working as a Horseman on a Farm.

In 1957 Walter Arnold died in Downham, Norfolk.

Elizabeth Arnold 1870 - ?

Elizabeth Arnold was born at West End, Feltwell, Norfolk  in November 1870. She was the third child of James Arnold and Eliza Arnold (nee Oldby).

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Elizabeth Arnold was living at West End, Feltwell, Norfolk, with her parents James Arnold and Eliza Arnold (nee Oldby), her siblings Susan Arnold and William Arnold along with her Uncle Walter Oldby.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Elizabeth Arnold was living at The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk, with her parents James Arnold and Eliza Arnold (nee Oldby), her siblings James W. Arnold, Walter Arnold and Mary Jane Arnold.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Elizabeth Arnold was living at 41 Carlyle Square, Chelsea, London. She was working as a Cook Domestic Servant for a Samuel Rideal a Consulting Chemist and Lecturer, his wife Jilla, their son Eric, who was eleven months old and a nurse.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Elizabeth Arnold was living at 38 South Audley Street, Westminster, London. She was working as a Servant for an Arthur England an Accountant, his wife Alice and a Housekeeper.

And that is all I can find out about her. If you know any more please do not hesitate to contact me.

Percy Arnold 16th August 1897 - 1976

Percy Arnold was born at Mundford, Norfolk on 16th August 1897. He was the last child of James William Arnold and Sarah Arnold (nee Norton).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Percy Arnold was living at the Bakers Shop, Mundford, Norfolk, with his parents James William Arnold and Sarah Arnold (nee Norton) and his siblings, Anne Arnold, William Arthur James Arnold and Charles Arnold.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Percy Arnold was living at the Bakers Shop, Mundford, Norfolk with his parents James Arnold and Sarah Arnold (nee Norton) and his siblings, Anne Arnold, William Arthur James Arnold and Charles Arnold.

In 1976 Percy Arnold died in Hertfordshire.

Sunday 13 November 2011

Charles Arnold 1897 - 1944

Charles Arnold was born at Mundford, Norfolk in 1897. He was the fourth child of James William Arnold and Sarah Arnold (nee Norton).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Charles Arnold was living at the Bakers Shop, Mundford, Norfolk. He was living with his parents James William Arnold and Sarah Arnold (nee Norton) and his siblings, Anne Arnold, William Arthur James Arnold and Percy Arnold.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Charles Arnold was living at the Bakers Shop, Mundford, Norfolk. He was living with his parents Jame William Arnold and Sarah Arnold (nee Norton) and his siblings, Anne Arnold, William Arthur James Arnold and Percy Arnold.

In 1944 Charles Arnold died in Cheshire.

William Arthur James Arnold 1891 - 1940



William Arthur James Arnold was born 1891 in Wymondham, Norfolk. He was the second child of James William Arnold and Sarah Arnold (nee Norton).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. William Arthur James Arnold was living in the Bakers Shop, Mundford, Norfolk with his parents James William Arnold and Sarah Arnold (nee Norton) and his siblings Annie Arnold, Charles Arnold and Percy Arnold.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. William Arthur James Arnold was living in the Bakers Shop, Mundford, Norfolk with his parents James William Arnold and Sarah Arnold (nee Norton) and his siblings Annie Dora Arnold, Charles Arnold and Percy Arnold.

On 21st December 1911 William Arthur James Arnold signed up for the 4th Battalion Norfolk Regiment in Brandon, Suffolk. He was given the original number of  1528, which was later on given the number 200063. When he joined up he was 5" 8.5' tall, with a 35" chest.

On 23rd Janurary 1912 he joined the regiment.

Between 21st December 1911 and 29th July 1915 he was based in England.

On 29th July 1915 he was transfered to Liverpool, where he boarded H.M.T. Aquitania.


He set of for the Dardanelles.

On 10th August 1915 William Arthur James Arnold landed at Suvla Bay, Turkey.


To find himself in the middle of an attempted invasion. He found himself pined down on the beach, with shrapnel and bullets whizzing past. The regiment dug in on the beach, living in trenches.

On 4th October 1915, whilest in the trenches in Suvla Bay, William Arthur James Arnold was struck down with diarrhoea and was taken off to No.5 Canadian Stationary Hospital, Abbassia, Egypt.



On 17th October 1915, William Arthur James Arnold was discharged to the Rest Camp at Abbassia, Egypt.

On 6th Janurary 1916, William Arthur James Arnold rejoined his Unit at Alexandria.

On 4th July 1916, William Arthur James Arnold was once again hospitalised, this time at No.1 Australian Hospital, Somalia.

On 3rd August 1916, William Arthur James Arnold rejoined his unit at El Sudan.

On 5th August 1916, William Arthur James Arnold was awarded the Good Conduct Badge.

On 9th August 1916, William Arthur James Arnold was admitted to Citadel Military Hospital, Cairo, Egypt, suffering from Diptheria.

On 7th September 1916, William Arthur James Arnod was discharged to the Convalescent Depot, Abbassia, Egypt, for treatment.

On 11th September 1916, William Arthur James Arnold was readmitted to Citadel Military Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.

On 4th November 1916, William Arthur James Arnold was invalided to England from Alexandra via H.S. Dunluce Castle.


On 21st November 1916 William Arthur James Arnold arrived back in England and was admitted to Bermondsey Military Hospital. (Which is now based in Dressington Avenue, Lewisham, London). He was also transfered to 3rd (Reserve) Battalion.


On 21st December 1916 William Arthur James Arnold was informed that he would be retained for service under the Military Service Act of 1916.

He spent 49 days in the hospital. He informed the medical staff that he had dipptheria in June last followed by unusal nerve lesions, on admission he was convalesing: Dischard Cured.

On 9th Janurary 1917, William Arthur James Arnold was discharged from the hospital and sent to Felixstowe.

On 24th April 1917, William Arthur James Arnold set sail from Folkstone, and landed at Bolougne, France with the 8th Battalion Norfolk Regiment.

On 6th Feburary 1918, William Arthur James Arnold transfered to 7th  Battalion Norfolk Regiment.

On 22nd March 1918, William Arthur James Arnold received orders that they were about to be moved.

On 23rd March 1918, William Arthur James Arnold boarded a motor lorry and moved to Albert.

On 24th March 1918, William Arthur James Arnold arrived in the area of Senlis, Warloy and Bouzincourt. After much marching 35 Brigade, which he was part of, took up a position covering Albert.

On 26th March 1918, Germans were seen advancing down the slopes into the Ancre valley. By 7pm Albert was full of Germans. William Arthur James Arnold had to withdraw through the ruined town to the western side of the railway line. Many of the enemy attacks were repelled with heavy casualties.

On 29th March 1918, the 47th (London) Division relieved William Arthur James Arnold's Division and the moved onto Warloy.

On 2nd April 1918, William Arthur James Arnold was moved back to the front line.

On 5th April 1918, the Germans carried on their offensive of attacking the British lines.

On 6th April 1918, the 38th (Welsh) Division relieved the Division and they moved back to Toutencourt.

On 13th April 1918, William Arthur James Arnold was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Corporal.

On 2nd May 1918, William Arthur James Arnold was making his way up the line to relieve another Battalion, when going over the ridge he was shot in the left chest. The bullet went through  his body and lodged in his abdomen. He was picked up by Regimental Stretcher Bearers.



He was taken to the Advanced Dressing Station.



From there he was taken by Ambulance, either a Wagon, Car or Light Railway to 29th Casualty Clearing Station, Gezaincourt, near Doullens.


On 17th May 1918, William Arthur James Arnold was moved to 1st Australian General Hospital, Rouen.

On 22nd May 1918, William Arthur James Arnold was moved to England. Where he was admitted into the Lord Derby's War Hospital, Warrington, Lancashire, (which is now Hollins Park Hospital, Hollins Lane, Warrington, Lancashire).

On 20th August 1918, William Arthur James Arnold was moved to 3rd Battalion in Felixstowe.

On 25th September 1918, William Arthur James Arnold attended a Military Medical Board in Sutton, Surrey, where he was deemed no longer fit for military service.

On 26th September 1918, William Arthur James Arnold was discharged from the Norfolk Regiment and was given a silver badge to be worn for the remainder of the war, to so why he was not in the armed forces and so he would not be persercuted.


William Arthur James Arnold returned to Mundford, Norfolk, to take over from his father and ran the bakery.

In 1940 William Arthur James Arnold died in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

Friday 11 November 2011

Annie Dora Arnold 1891 - 1972

Annie Dora Arnold was 1891 in Wymondham, Norfolk. She was the eldest child of James William Arnold and Sarah A. Arnold (nee Norton).

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Annie Dora Arnold was living in the Bakers Shop, Mundford, Norfolk with her parents James William Arnold and Sarah A. Arnold (nee Norton) and her siblings, William Arnold, Charles Arnold and Percy Arnold. I believe that the address is now 4 Saint Leonard Street, Mundford, Norfolk.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Annie Dora Arnold was living in the Bakers Shop, Mundford, Norfolk with her parents James William Arnold and Sarah A. Arnold (nee Norton) and her siblings, William Arnold, Charles Arnold and Percy Arnold. She was "helping at home".

In 1918 Annie Dora Arnold married Edward Hamer in Thetford, Norfolk. They went on to have five children, William E. Hamer born 1919, Barbara A. Hamer born 1922, Winifred D. Hamer born 1927, Marion Hamer born 1932 and Rene Hamer born 1933.

In 1972 Annie Dora Hamer (nee Arnold) died in Wirral, Cheshire.

James William Arnold 1868 - 1945

James William Arnold was born 1868 in Brandon, Suffolk. He was the second child of James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby).

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. James William Arnold was living in West End, Feltwell, Norfolk with his parents James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and his siblings, Susan Hannah Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold, also his uncle Walter Oldby. On the Census he is listed as William Arnold.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. James William Arnold was living in The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk with his parents James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and his siblings, Elizabeth Arnold, Walter Arnold and Mary Jane Arnold.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. James William Arnold was living in a Cottage, Mundford, Norfolk as a Lodger, he was living with Sarah Plumb, her daughter Mary Ann Plumb, her niece Laura Hamer and another lodger Thomas Chapman. James William Arnold was working as a Baker and I think the address now is 16 Saint Leonards Street, Mundford, Norfolk.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. James William Arnold was living in the Bakers Shop, Mundford, Norfolk. He was living with his wife Sarah A. Arnold and their children Anne Arnold born 1892, William Arnold born 1892, Charles Arnold born 1898 and Percy Arnold born 1898. He was working as a Baker and I think the address now is 4 Saint Leonards Street, Mundford, Norfolk.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. James William Arnold was living in the Bakers Shop, Mundford, Norfolk. He was living with his wife Sarah A. Arnold and their children Annie Dora Arnold, William Arthur James Arnold, Charles Arnold and Percey Arnold. He was working as a Baker.

In 1945 James William Arnold died in Cheshire.

Thursday 10 November 2011

Susan Hannah Arnold 1866 - ?

Susan Hannah Arnold was born 1866 in Brandon, Suffolk. She was the eldest child of James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby).

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. Susan Hannah Arnold was living in West End, Feltwell, Norfolk, with her parents James Arnold and Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and her siblings William Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. Susan Hannah Arnold was living in Methwold, Norfolk, where she was working as a General Servant for an Elizabeth Tompson, her daughter Elizabeth King and her two Grand Son's Cyrall Robert King and Edward Robert King.

In 1897 Susan Hannah Arnold married Edward Carter in Thetford, Norfolk.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Susan Hannah Carter (nee Arnold) was living at 2 Mill Lane, Thetford, Norfolk with her husband Edward Carter.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Susan Hannah Carter (nee Arnold) was living in Brettenham Road, Kilvestone, Thetford, Norfolk, with her husband Edward Carter and their daughter Gladys Mary Carter born 1905. She was working in Agriculture.

In 1948 Susan Hannah Carter (nee Arnold) died in Wayland, Norfolk.

James Arnold 10th March 1843 - 1902

James Arnold was born 10th March 1843 in Brandon, Suffolk. He was the eldest child of James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards).

On 11th March 1843 James Arnold was baptised at St Peter Church, Brandon, Suffolk.

On 30th March 1851 the Census was held. James Arnold was living in Lode Lane, Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk. He was living with his parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and his siblings, William Arnold, Thomas Arnold and Susan Arnold. Just a word of note, on the census the surname is recorded as Arnell.

On 7th April 1861 the Census was held. James Arnold was living in Thetford Road, Brandon, Suffolk. He was living with his parents James Arnold and Mary Arnold (nee Edwards) and his siblings, William Arnold, Thomas Arnold, Susan Arnold, Henry Arnold and Joseph Arnold. James Arnold was working as a Labourer.

On Christmas Day 1865 James Arnold married Eliza Ann Oldby at St Peter Church, Brandon, Suffolk. They would go onto have nine children. Susan Hannah Arnold born 1866, William Arnold born 1868, Elizabeth Arnold born 1870, Walter Arnold born 1875, Mary Jane Arnold born 1879, Charles Thomas Arnold born 1882, Bessie Arnold born 1885, Ernest Winter Arnold born 1887 and Annie Delese Arnold born 1890.

On 2nd April 1871 the Census was held. James Arnold was living at West End, Feltwell, Norfolk. He was living with his wife Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and their children, Susan Arnold, William Arnold and Elizabeth Arnold. He was working as a Blacksmith.

On 3rd April 1881 the Census was held. James Arnold was living in The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk, which could be now 5 The Beck, Feltwell, Suffolk. He was living with his wife Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and their children, James W. Arnold (who might be William Arnold), Elizabeth Arnold, Walter Arnold and Mary Arnold. He was working as a Shoeing Smith.

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. James Arnold was living in The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk. He was living with his wife Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and their children, Walter Arnold, Mary Arnold, Charles Arnold, Bessie Arnold, Ernest Arnold and Ann Arnold. He was working as a Blacksmith.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. James Arnold was living in The Beck, Feltwell, Norfolk. He was living with his wife Eliza Ann Arnold (nee Oldby) and their children, Walter Arnold, Charles Thomas Arnold, Bessie Arnold, Ernest Winter Arnold, Annie Delese Arnold and their Grand Daughter Florence Crttie? Born 1895. He was working as a Blacksmith.

In 1902 James Arnold died in Feltwell, Norfolk.

Wednesday 9 November 2011

Ernest Stephen Arnold 1884 - 1948



Ernest Stephen Arnold was born 1884 in Fulham, London. He was the last child of William Arnold and Ann Arnold (nee Richardson).

On 5th April 1891 the Census was held. Ernest Stephen Arnold was living at 83 Rylston Road, Fulham, London. He was living with his parents William Arnold and Annie Arnold (nee Richardson) and his siblings, William Arnold, Emily Mary Arnold, James Arnold and Herbert Arthur Arnold.

Living next door at 81 Rylston Road, Fulham, London were his sister Flora Haines (nee Arnold), his brother-in-law John Haines and his niece Flora Haines.

On 31st March 1901 the Census was held. Ernest Stephen Arnold was living at 281 Lillie Road, Fulham, London with his parents William Arnold and Annie Arnold (nee Richardson) and his brother James Arnold, his brother-in-law John Haines, his sister Flora Haines (nee Arnold), his nieces Flora Haines, Ethel Haines, Lillian Haines and Edith Haines, his nephew Arnold Haines, his brother Herbert Arthur Arnold, his sister-in-law Minnie Ellen Arnold (nee Bull) and his niece Bertha Violet Arnold. He was working for his father as a Boot Finisher.

On 2nd April 1911 the Census was held. Ernest Stephen Arnold was living at 149 Lillie Road, Fulham, London with his parents William Arnold and Annie Arnold (nee Richardson). He was working with his father as a Boot Maker.

On 4th August 1914 England declared war on Germany, starting the First World War.

On Christmas Day 1914 Ernest Stephen Arnold married Annie Salter at St. Augustine Church, Fulham, London. The marriage entry reads;

1914. Marriage solemnized at St Augustine Church in the Parish of St Augustine Fulham in the County of London


When Married. 25th December 19       Name and Surname. Ernest Stephen Arnold/Annie Salter Age. 30/34 Condition. Bachelor/Spinster Rank or Profession. Boot Maker/Manageress Residence at the time of Marriage. 149 Lillie Road/149 Lillie Road Father's Name and Surname. William Arnold/William Salter (Deceased) Rank or Profession of Father. Boot Maker/General Labourer


Married in the Church of St Augustine according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England by or after Banns by me,

This Marriage was solemnized {Ernest Stephen Arnold/Annie Salter} in the Presence of us {William Arnold/N. A. Waller


On 12th December 1915 Ernest Stephen Arnold attended the Army Recuritment Centre in Fulham, London. He was selected for 2/12 County of London Battalion (The Rangers) and given the Army Number 5387 and the Rank of Private.

On 24th March 1916 Ernest Stephen Arnold was Mobilized to Ipswich, Suffolk, where he was given a Medical examination. He was found to be 5" 2', weighing 118 pounds, with a chest measurement of 34 inches.

In May 1916 Ernest Stephen Arnold was moved to Bromeswell Heath.

In July 1916 Ernest Stephen Arnold was moved to Longbridge Deverell, Warminster, Wiltshire.




On 26th August 1916 Ernest Stephen Arnold was caught talking after lights out.

On 9th September 1916 Ernest Stephen Arnold was absent from Roll Call at 21:15 pm and reported to CO's at 22:00 pm.

On 17th September 1916 Ernest Stephen Arnold caused a disturbance after lights out.

On 18th September 1916 Ernest Stephen Arnold failed to attend "Sick" Parade at 07:00 am, after reporting sick to the Orderly.

On 12th November 1916 Ernest Stephen Arnold was AWOL for 12 hours.

On 4th February 1917 Ernest Stephen Arnold landed at Le Havre where they joined the 175th Brigade, 58th Division.

On 17th March 1917 Ernest Stephen Arnold was deployed to pursure the retreating Germans back to the Hindenburg Line.

On 4th May 1917 Ernest Stephen Arnold was involved in the Battle of Bullecourt.


At 03:45 am the eastern and western end of the village of Bullecourt was attacked. The village was captured, however German resistance was fierce and when the offensive was called off on 17th May the Germans were still in possesion of the maid objective, the village of Hendecourt.



On 20th May 1917 Ernest Stephen Arnold was involved again on the Hindenburg Line.

On 20th September 1917 Ernest Stephen Arnold was involved in the Battle of Menin Road Ridge. At 05:40 am 65,000 troops advanced on an eight mile front, screned by heavy mist and a tupefying bombardment. Keeping close to the barrage, the intiial rush, across slippery ground, quickly overran German outposts. By midday the four attacking Divisions on the Gheluvelt Plateau were on their final objectives. The newly won positions were consolidated in anticipation of expected German counter-attacks.

German counter-attacks were dispersed by viciously accurate British barrages. The following days saw further fighting between German and British troops, with the British troops attempting to secure objectives not gained on 20th September.



On 26th September 1917 Ernest Stephen Arnold was involved with the Battle of Polygon Wood. At 05:30 am the infantry attacked the German's second defensive line amongst smoke and dust mixed with heavy ground mist, making the visibility poor. This helped the leading waves to quickly overrun the German lines. By 09:45 am the objectives had been secured.


On 26th October 1917 Ernest Stephen Arnold was involved in the Second Battle of Passchendaele. On the morning of 26th October it was pouring with rain, turning the ground into thick glutinous mud.



The troops managed to progress only 500 yards, before coming to a halt. On 30th October, the weather improved and a renewal of the attack took place, which allowed them to reach the outskirts of Passchendaele. After an extensive bombarment on the morning of 6th November they were able to secure Passchendaele.

On 21st March 1918 Ernest Stephen Arnold was involved with the Battle of St Quentin. On 21st March 1918 at 02:00 am the German barrage began on the British positions south west of St Quentin. At 04:35 am another German barrage began on the main front line. The barrage contained munition shells, mustard gas, chlorine gas and tear gas.

By midday the German troops had broken through the south west of St Quentin and surrounded most of the British Army in that area. Those that had escaped encirclement began to retreat.


Over the next four days the British Army was constantly fighting a rear guard action. By 25th March 1918 there was utter confusion and the army had retreated to Le Transloy.

The movements of 25 March were extremely confused and reports from different battalions and divisions are often contradictory. An unidentified officer's account of his demoralizing experiences that day is quoted in the British Official History:
What remains in my memory of this day is the constant taking up of new positions, followed by constant orders to retire, terrible blocks on the roads, inability to find anyone anywhere; by exceeding good luck almost complete freedom from shelling, a complete absence of food of any kind except what could be picked up from abandoned dumps.[25]
 The weight of fighting developed to the north of the 54th Brigade, who were now fighting with the French and the battered remnants of the 18th Division who could scarcely raise enough men to form a small Brigade. By 10:00 on the 25th, the left flank of 7th Bedfordshires was again exposed as the French around them retreated, so another retirement was ordered. They withdrew back to Mont Du Grandu further south and away from the British Fifth Army. Midday saw them in a stronger position until the French artillery and machine guns opened fire on them, thinking they were Germans, forcing them to retire, yet again, to high ground west of Grandu.[10]

The remaining troops of the Ulster Division were ordered to withdraw and reorganize. In order to give support to French troops now holding the front, they set off on a 15 mi (24 km) march west. Around midday, they halted for a few hours rest near Avricourt. While there they received orders to head for a new line which would be formed between Bouchoir and Guerbigny.


On 4th April 1918 Ernest Stephen Arnold was involved in the Battle of the Avre. At 5 am, in drenching rain, an intense German bombardment pounded allied positions. In dank mist German infantry attacked across sodden ground at 06:30 am. At 10:00 am the Germans broke though, forcing a withdrawl to a position barley a mile east of Villers-Bretonneux. At 16:00 pm the enemy penetrated Lancer Wood, forcing the defenders even furthur back. However a counter-attack at 17:45 pm stopped the German advance.

On 24th April 1918 Ernest Stephen Arnold was involved in the Battle of Villers-Bretonneux. The attack took place on the night of 24/25 April 1918. It started at 10 pm. The troops surrounded the village of Villers Bretonneux, forcing the Germans to retreat via a railway cutting, leaving the village to be recaptured and handed back to the villages.

On 8th August 1918 Ernest Stephen Arnold was involved with the Battle of Amiens. The battle began in dense fog at 4:20 am with an attack on the north of the Somme, with support by eight battalions of the Royal Tank Corps.

At 7:30 am the attackers captured the first German position. Such was the speed of their advance that some German officers and divisional staff were captured while eating their breakfasts. However any furthur advance was held up just outside of Chipilly.

By 9th August the village of Chipilly was recaptured and returned to the villagers.

On 22nd August 1918 Ernest Stephen Arnold was involved in the Battle of Albert. This battle saw the German army pushed back to the Hindenburg line.

On 31st September 1918 Ernest Stephen Arnold was involved in the Second Battle of Bapaume.

On 18th September 1918 Ernest Stephen Arnold was involved in the Battle of Epehy. At 5:20am the attack opened and the troops advanced. The Germans, now at a very low level of moral, more or less, just got up and left their positions, allowing for an allied victory.

On 2nd October 1918 the final advance into Artois began.

On 11th November 1918 at 11:00am the Armistice was signed.

On 3rd March 1919 Ernest Stephen Arnold was promoted to the rank of Acting Sargent. He was moved to Leuze.

In June 1919 Ernest Stephen Arnold was transfered back to England.

On 20th June 1919 he was promoted to the rank of Sargent.

On 7th July 1919 he was promoted to the rank of Sargent/Shoemaker.

On 13th October 1919 he was demobed.

In 1948 Ernest Stephen Arnold died in Battersea, London