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Charles Abraham Quaintance
Charles Abraham Quaintance
My Mum's Dad's Dad
My Mum's Dad's Dad
4 December 1878 - 1 October 1956
When Charles Abraham Quaintance was born on 4 December 1878, his father, Abraham, was 29 and his mother, Emma, was 29.
He married Eliza Fanny Lodge on 1 March 1898. They had two children during their marriage.
He died on 1 October 1956 in Carshalton, Surrey, at the age of 77.
Great-Grandfather's Gallery
Great-Grandfather's Gallery
A selection of photographs and images associated with my great-grandfather.
Official Documentation
Census Data
Census Data
1881
1891
1901
1911
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1911
Additional Information
- 1881 Census
- In 1881, my great-grandfather (aged 5) was living with his parents, George and Maria, and his three siblings (Frederick, Ernest and Edith) at 38 Essex Road, Brighton, Sussex.
- George (aged 33) was a 'domestic coachman and he was born in Redhill, Surrey.
- His wife, Maria (aged 31) was born in Swansea, Glamorgan.
- Frederick (aged 6) and my great-grandfather were all listed as scholars, so presumably they attended school, whilst Ernest (aged 3) and Edith (aged 1) would have been too young. Frederick is listed as being born in Charwood, Surrey, although the other siblings (including my great-grandfather) were all born in Brighton, Sussex.
- The family also had a lodger, Ann Manson (aged 80) who was a 'hawker' (street vendor), widowed and born in Westmeath, Ireland.
- 1891 Census
- In 1891, Arthur Herbert was aged 16 and living at home with his parents, George and Maria, and three siblings at 4 McKays Buildings, Shoreditch, London.
- George (aged 44) is still a domestic coachman (with an added notation of 'groom'), although his place of birth is recorded as 'not known'.
- Maria (aged 42) is from Swansea, South Wales.
- 'George' Frederick' (aged 17) is a van porter (added note of carman) from Charlwood, Surrey.
- Arthur Herbert is an invoice clerk for a stationery business (presumably the railway!) from Brighton, Sussex.
- Edith 'Minnie' (aged 12) and a younger brother Sydney Edgar (aged 5) are both scholars (presumably attending school). Edith is from Brighton, Sussex, whereas Sydney is from Paddington, London.
- Ernest is missing, as he had died in 1887.
- 1901 Census
- In 1901, Arthur Herbert (aged 25) is still living with his parents, George and Maria, and two siblings, at 1 Ensor Mews, Kensington, London.
- George (aged 53) is still a domestic coachman from Surrey (but place recorded as 'not known').
- Maria (aged 51) is from Swansea, Glamorgan.
- Arthur Herbert is a station clerk from Hove, Sussex.
- Sydney E (aged 14) is from Paddington, London. A new sibling returns to the family - Kathleen M (aged 19) from Kempton, Sussex. Where she was in 1891 is unknown.
- 1911 Census
- On Monday 3 April 1911, my great-grandfather (aged 35) was living with his wife, Fanny Eliza, and his two sons, Harry Charles (my grandfather) and his younger brother, Kenneth, in Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, Surrey. He was a Corn Merchant and manager of his own store, and was born in Bermondsey, London.
- Fanny Eliza (aged 38) was born in Feltham, Middlesex. They had been married for 13 years.
- Harry Charles (aged 7) and Kenneth (aged 4) were both born in Ashtead, Surrey.
- The property, which presumably included the store, had four rooms listed as 'dwelling space'.
Other Documentation
Other relevant documents for view will be listed below...
- Birth Register 1878
- Here is a copy of the birth register with my great-grandfather's listing, in the St Olave district, Southwark, London.
- Marriage Register 1898
- Here is a copy of the marriage register with my great-grandfather's listing, in the Camberwell district, London.
- Electoral Register 1907
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Epsom with my great-grandfather's listing in Woodfield Lane.
- Electoral Register 1908
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Epsom with my great-grandfather's listing in Woodfield Lane.
- Electoral Register 1909
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Epsom with my great-grandfather's listing in Woodfield Lane.
- Electoral Register 1910
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Epsom with my great-grandfather's listing in Woodfield Lane.
- Electoral Register 1911
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Epsom with my great-grandfather's listing in Woodfield Lane.
- Electoral Register 1919
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 4 Parkside, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1920
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 4 Parkside, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1921
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 4 Parkside, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1922
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 4 Parkside, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1923
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 4 Parkside, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1924
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 4 Parkside, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1925
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 4 Parkside, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- London City Directories 1925
- Here is a copy from the city directories of London in 1925, listing my great-grandfather's address at 4 Parkside, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1926
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 4 Parkside, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1928
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 19 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1930
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 19 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1931
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 19 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1932
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 19 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1934
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 19 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1935
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 19 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1936
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 19 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1938
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 29 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Electoral Register 1939
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 29 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- England and Wales Register 1939
- In 1939, Charles Abraham is now living at 29 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Surrey, with his wife, Fanny E. His date of birth is listed as 4 December 1877, whilst hers is 26 March 1869. His occupation is now as a house decorator, whilst she undertakes 'unpaid domestic duties' (housewife!).
- Electoral Register 1945
- Here is a copy of the electoral register for Carshalton with my great-grandfather's listing at 29 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton.
- Death Register 1956
- Here is a copy of the death register with my great-grandfather's listing, aged 78 in the NE Surrey district.
Family Relationships
Family Relationships
