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Samuel ARDRON VIII (1877 – 1958)

Father: Samuel Ardron V (1842 - 1908)
Mother: Margaret Cryle (1844 - 1902)

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Tree extract starting with common ancestor to me:

 

 

My 1st cousin 4 times removed was born at Swinton on 29 September 1877. (Based on age + location on 1881 Census + 1939 Register + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 678 Dec 1877)

He was baptised at Kilnhurst on 30 December 1877. (APR)

 

1879 Britain fights the Zulu war in South Africa

On the 1881 Census (3 April) he was aged 3, living with his parents at 24 Piccadily Road, Kilnhurst:
a) Samuel Ardron, 39, coal miner, Killamarsh Derby
b) Margaret Ardron, wife, 37, Dunsell Durham
c) Charlotte Ardron, daughter, 18, dressmaker Kilnhurst York
d) George Ardron, son, 16, coal miner, Kilnhurst York
e) Albert Ardron, son, 11, scholar, Kilnhurst York
f) Alice Ardron, daughter, 9, scholar, Kilnhurst York
g) Ada Ardron, daughter, 7, scholar, Swinton York
h) John Ardron, son, 5, scholar, Swinton York
i) Samuel Ardron, son, 3, Swinton York
j) Rueben Ardron, son, 9m, Swinton York
(PRO ref RG11 piece 4683 folio 124 page 27)

1883 Married women obtain the right to acquire their own property

1884 The Third Reform Act - voting extended to agricultural workers (triples the electorate)

 

In about 1890 Samuel started work at the age of 13 at the Old Stubbin Colliery. (Newspaper Article - ?? Express, 28 Feb 1953 - see below)

On the 1891 Census (5 April) he was aged 13, a carter, living with his parents at Blackamoor Cottages, Rawmarsh (Upper Haugh):
a) Samuel Ardron, head, married, 49, coalminer, Killamarsh Derby
b) Margaret Ardron, wife, married, 48
c) Charlotte Ardron, daughter, single, 28, dressmaker, Kilnhurst
d) George Ardron, son, single, 26, coalminer, Kilnhurst
e) Albert Ardron, son, single, 21, coalminer, Kilnhurst
f) John Ardron, son, single, 15, coalminer, Swinton
g) Samuel Ardron, son, single, 13, carter, Swinton
h) Rueben Ardron, son, single, 10, Swinton
(PRO ref RG12 piece 3852 folio 121 page 16)

1893 Invention of motion pictures by Thomas Edison
1895 Invention of wireless telegraphy by G Marconi

1899-1902 Britain fights the Boer War in South Africa

1901 Death of Queen Victoria, succeeded by King Edward VII

On the 1901 Census (31 March) he was aged 23, a coal miner trammer, living with his parents at 36 Rockingham Road, Swinton:
a) Samuel Ardron, head, married, 59, coalminer, worker, Killamarsh Derby
b) Margaret Ardron, wife, married, 57, Dunston Durham
c) Charlotte Ardron, daur, single, 38, dressmaker, own account working at home, Kilnhurst Yorks
d) George Ardron, son, single, 36, coalminer, worker, Kilnhurst Yorks
e) Samuel Ardron, son, single, 23, coal miner trammer, worker, Swinton Yorks
f) Rueben Ardron, son, single, 20, coal miner trammer, worker, Swinton Yorks
g) Ernest H Rodger, son in law, widower, 25, coal miner, worker, Darfield Yorks
(PRO ref RG13 piece 4400 folio 178 page 15)

Samuel married Elmere Beckett on 31 March 1902 at the Parish Church of Thorpe Hesley . He was aged 24, a bachelor and a miner of Swinton. His father was Samuel Ardron, also a miner. Elmere was aged 23 and a spinster of Thorpe. Her father was Henry Beckett, a miner. Witnesses were Wallace Beckett and Blanche Beckett. (GRO cert MXA978253 + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 985 Mar 1902)

 

1908 on 27 April Olympic Games open at White City in London

1908 on 27 October Parliament approves old age pensions (weekly means-tested pension of a maximum of five shillings to all those aged over 70)

1910 Death of King Edward VII, succeeded by King George V      

1911 National Insurance against sickness and unemployment Act provides cover

 

On the 1911 Census (2 April) Samuel was listed as head of household for 27 Church Street, Swinton:

a) Samuel Ardron, head, 33, married (9 years), coal miner hewer, worker, Swinton Yorkshire

b) Elmere Ardron, wife, 32, married (9 years), Rotherham Yorkshire

c) Frank Ardron, son, 8, Swinton Yorkshire

d) Mabel Ardron, daughter, 4, Swinton Yorkshire

The record shows Sarah Jane having had a total of 2 children born alive in present marriage, 2 still living and 0 having died.

The property consisted of 6 rooms (including kitchen but excluding scullery, landing, lobby, closet, bathroom, warehouse, office or shop if present).

(PRO ref RG14 ??)

 

1912 on 15 April sinking of the SS Titanic
1913 on 4 June Suffragette Emily Davison is killed by the king's horse

1914-18 The Great War (World War I)
1918 in May a massive flu epidemic reaches Britain and kills more than 200,000 people in Britain and up to 50 million worldwide

1918 All men over 21 and all women over 30 get the vote

1921 in July unemployment reaches a post-war high of 2.5 million

1922 The Irish Free State is established

1927 on 1 January the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is created

1928 Equal Franchise Act - All women are given the same voting rights as men (all over the age of 21)
1928 on 30 September Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin

1929 on 24 October the Wall Street Crash sparks the Great Depression

1931 Financial crisis and run on the pound (Britain abandons the gold standard)

1935 in July the first Penguin paperbacks go on sale, costing just 6 pence, bringing literature to the masses

1936 Death of King George V, succeeded by King Edward VIII
1936 Abdication of King Edward VIII in order to marry Wallace Simpson, succeeded by King George VI
1938 December It was announced in the House of Commons that in the event of war, a National Register would be taken that listed the personal details of every civilian in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This Register was to be a critical tool in coordinating the war effort at home. It would be used to issue identity cards, organise rationing and more.

1939 On September 3 Prime Minister Chamberlain went to the airwaves to announce to the British people that a state of war existed between their country and Germany. World War II had begun.

 

On 29 September 1939 National Registration Day took place. The register shows Samuel and family living at 27 Church Street, Swinton:
a) Samuel Ardron, [born] 29 September 1877, married, coal hewer

b) Elmear Ardron, 5 May 1878, married, unpaid domestic duties

c) This record is officially closed as at July 2018 due to the 100 years rule
(TNA r39_3741_3741b_006)

 

1939-45 World War II
1944 Butler Education Act - framework for new free comprehensive secondary education for all
1947 on 1 January Britain's coal industry is nationalised

1948 National Health Service established

1948 on 29 July the Olympic Games open at Wembley Stadium in London

1952 Death of King George VI, succeeded by Queen Elizabeth II

 

pic2_image002He retired in 1953 from the New Stubbin Colliery at the age of 75. (Newspaper Article - ?? Express, 28 Feb 1953)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1954 Rationing resulting from ends

1955 on 22 September commercial television starts with the first ITV broadcast

1956 on 17 October Britain switches on its first nuclear power station at Calder Hall

 

Samuel died on 5 May 1958 at Moorgate General Hospital, Rotherham aged 80. (Wills & Admons 1958 + GRO ref Rotherham 2c 574 Jun 1958 - [aged] 80)

 

His death was reported in the local newspaper, the South Yorkshire Times, on Saturday 17 May 1958:
SWINTON

 

OBITUARY.
ARDRON. – Mr. Samuel Ardron (80), a retired colliery worker, of 83, Church Street, Swinton, who died in Rotherham Moorgate Hospital last Monday, was cremated at Sheffield on Friday. Mourners were: Mrs. S. Ardron (widow), Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Collins, Mrs. R. Ardron, Mrs. E. Horton, Mrs. H. Oldknow, Mr. W. Hudson, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Mallander. Two sons, Mr F. Ardron and Mr. R. Ardron, were unable to be present because of illness.
(South Yorkshire Times, Saturday, May 17, 1958, page 12)

 

His will was probated on 19 June 1958: "Ardron, Samuel of 83 Church Street, Swinton, Mexborough, Yorkshire, died 5 May 1958 at Moorgate General Hospital, Rotherham, Yorkshire. Administration Wakefield 19 June to Elmear Ardron, widow. Effects £222 13s. 2d." (Wills & Admons 1958, Family Division of the High Court)

 

Elmear BECKETT (1878 - 1964)
She was born on 5 May 1878. (1939 Register + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 689 Jun 1878) 

1881 CENSUS?? – AGED 1?

1891 CENSUS?? – AGED 11?

1901 CENSUS?? – AGED 21? Effingham Street Rotherham
Mary A Beckett Head    F          61        BEERHOUSE KEEPER            Thorpe Hesley, Yorkshire
Elmere Beckett Daughter          F          22        Rotherham, Yorkshire
Albert E Beckett            Son      M         20        Rotherham, Yorkshire
Hilda S Beckett Daughter          F          17        Rotherham, Yorkshire
John D Windle   Boarder            M         21        Rotherham, Yorkshire

Elmear died on 12 February 1964. She was of 83 Church Street, Swinton. (Wills & Admons - see below + GRO ref Rother V. 2c 767 Mar 1964 - [aged] 85)

 

Her will was probated on 18 March 1964: "Ardron, Elmear of 83 Church Street Swinton Mexborough Yorkshire widow died 12 February 1964. Probate Wakefield 18 March to Rennie Ardron colliery mechanic. Effects £780." (Wills & Admons 1964, Family Division of the High Court)

 

SAMUEL AND ELMEAR HAD THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN:


1) Frank Ardron III (1903 - 1977)

 

2) Mabel Ardron II (1907 -)

My 2nd cousin 3 times removed was born on 4 January 1907. (APR + 1939 Register + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 846 Mar 1907)

 

Mabel was then baptised on 3 February 1907 in Swinton. Her father was a miner of 27 Church Street. (APR) 

On the 1911 Census (2 April) she was aged 4, living with her parents at 27 Church Street, Swinton. (PRO ref RG14 ??)

She married Arthur S. Collins in 1937 in the registration district of Rotherham. (Peter Brian Ardron + GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1379 Mar 1937 - Collins, Arthur S.)

 

On 29 September 1939 National Registration Day took place. The register shows Mabel and family living at 14 Weston Park Road, Plymouth which they shared with another family:
a) Arthur S. Collins, [born] 31 July 1911, married, house decorator

b) Mabel Collins, 4 January 1907, married, unpaid domestic duties
(TNA r39_6774_6774c_010)

 

Arthur S. COLLINS (1911 - )
He was born on 31 July 1911. (1939 Register)

 

3) Rennie Ardron (1912 - 1985)

My 2nd cousin 3 times removed was born on 30 January 1912. (APR) This agrees with a GRO index entry. (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1738 Mar 1912 - Beckett)

 

Rennie was then baptised on 25 February 1912 in Swinton. His father was a miner of 27 Church Street. (APR)

 

He married Irene Hill in 1939. (GRO ref Rother V. 9c 2378 Sep 1939)

 

The Wedding was described in The South Yorksire Times on Friday, 4 August 1939:

WEDDINGS

 

WATH

ARDRON-HILL

 

Miss Irene Hill, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hill, of “Hillcroft”, Stump Cross Road, Wath, was married at Wath Parish Church on Saturday, to Mr. Rennie Ardron, second son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Ardron, of 27, Church Street, Swinton. The bride wore an ivory satin gown, with net veil loaned by her cousin, and she carried pink carnations. Her bridesmaids were Misses Joan Hill and Nora Ardron, in pale pink Victorian georgette gowns with blue head-dresses and blue mittens, and a small attendant, Miss Molly Hill, in blue satin and net with pink head-dress and pink mittens. All carried sweat peas. The bridegroom’s gifts to the bridesmaids were handbags and a necklace. The best man was Mr. Frank Ardron and the groomsman Mr. Donglas Hill. The bride’s mother wore a blue dress, navy coat and hat to tone, and the bridegroom’s mother a floral dress, navy coat and hat, and both wore sprays of carnations. A reception was held at the Pavilion, Wath, after which the couple left for Blackpool.
(The South Yorksire Times on Friday, August 4, 1939)

 

On 29 September 1939 National Registration Day took place. The register shows Rennie and family living at Hillcroft, Stump Cross Road, Wath-upon-Dearne:
a) Rennie Ardron, [born] 30 January 1912, married, press shell forger charge hand (heavy)

b) Irene Ardron, 9 August 1914, married, unpaid domestic duties
(TNA r39_3747_3747c_014)

 

He died on 11 July 1985 and was of 12 Newhill Road, Wath on Dearne, Rotherham. (Wills & Admons - see below + GRO ref Doncaster 1985 July vol no 3 pg no 552 reg no 785 - [born] 30-Jan-1912))

 

Rennie's will was probated on 16 September 1985: "Ardron, Rennie of 12 Newhill Road Wath on Dearne Rotherham died 11 July 1985. Probate Leeds 16 September. Not exceeding £40000 (8581603763H)" (Wills & Admons 1985, Family Division of the High Court)

 

Irene HILL (1914 - 1974)
She was born on 9 August 1914. (1939 Register + dob on death register)

 

Irene died in 1974 aged 59. (GRO Rother V. 2c 1994 Mar 1974 – [born] 9AU1914) 

 

Rennie and Irene had a daughter Patricia J. Ardron in 1942. (GRO ref Rother V. 9c 1017 Dec 1942 – Hill)

Patricia J. Ardron married David Hoyle in 1973. (GRO ref Rother V. 2c 1350 Mar 1973)
Patricia J. and David Hoyle had two children: Simon Stephen Hoyle in 1975 (GRO ref Doncaster 3 834 Jun 1975 - Ardron) James Nicholas Hoyle in 1978 (GRO ref Doncaster 3 838 Mar 1978 - Ardron)

 

 

4) Willis Ardron (1915 - 1915)

My 2nd cousin 3 times removed was born on 9 April 1915. (APR) This agrees with a GRO index entry. (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1587 Jun 1915 - Beckett)

 

Willis was then baptised on 2 May 1915 in Swinton. His father was a miner of 27 Church Street. (APR)

 

However he died shortly afterwards (GRO ref Doncaster 9c 926 Sep 1915 - [aged] 0) and then was buried in Swinton on 12 September 1915 aged 5 months. He was of 27 Church Street. (APR)

 

5) Norah St. C. Ardron (1920 -)
My 2nd cousin 3 times removed was born in 1920 in the registration district of Rotherham. (GRO ref Rotherham 9c 1584 Sep 1920 - Beckett)

Norah married in 1949 to Jack Woodcock in the registration district of Rother Valley. (Peter Brian Ardron + GRO ref Rother V 2c 1495 Dec 1949 - Woodcock)

Norah and Jack had a daughter Jane Woodcock in 1952 (GRO ref Rother V. 2c 864 Jun 1952 – Ardron)

Jack WOODCOCK (-)