P6
John Henry Collett
John Henry Collett
My Dad Mum's Dad
My Great-Grandfather
My Dad Mum's Dad
My Great-Grandfather
2 July 1885 - 24 February 1958
When John Henry Collett was born on 2 July 1885, his father, Richard, was 28 and his mother, Catherine, was 24.
He married Laura Rosetta Maude Gibbs on 27 February 1911 in Coulsdon, Surrey. They had two children during their marriage.
He died on 24 February 1958 in Coulsdon, Surrey, at the age of 72.
Great-Grandfather's Gallery
Great-Grandfather's Gallery
A selection of photographs and images associated with my great grandfather.
Official Documentation
Additional Information
- 1891 Census
- In 1891, aged 5, my great-grandfather was living with his parents, Richard H Collett and Catherine, and his two older sisters at 130 Branstone Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.
- Richard, aged 34, was a plasterer born in Saxmundham, Suffolk.
- His wife Catherine was aged 30, and born in Pinxton, Derbyshire.
- My great-grandfather's sisters, Bertha (aged 10) and Rose A (aged 8) are both listed as 'scholars' so presumably they attended school. All three children are listed as being born in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire.
- 1901 Census
- In 1901, aged 15, John Henry was still living at home, although the family were now living at 20 Blenheim Street, Chelsea, London. His occupation is a little unclear, but it looks as if he might have been a guard for a carman (horse-drawn delivery driver), so perhaps he was being trained up and helping the actual carman! He is stated as being born in Eastwood, now in Essex.
- Richard H, his father, aged 44, remains a plasterer from Saxmundham (now Norfolk), but he seems to now have a new wife called Rose, aged 28. Apparently from Frensham, there is an additional annotation that states 'English born not stated', suggesting that perhaps she was not English at all. (Whatever happened to Catherine is unclear; in addition, despite claiming to be married, Richard and Rose did not officially tie-the-knot until 1923!)
- Richard and Rose seem to have had a son, also called Richard, aged 6 months, and presumably my great-grandfather's step-brother. He was born in Chelsea.
- 1911 Census
- On Monday 3 April 1911, my great-grandfather was now living at 15 Chipstead Villas, Coulsdon, Surrey, which was a single room in a tenement block. Aged 24, he was born in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire and his occupation is that of a plasterer, following in his father's footsteps.
- He is now married to Laura, aged 20, who was born in Coulsdon. It says they have been married only a year, and have yet to have any children.
Other Documentation
Other relevant documents for view will be listed below...
- Birth Register 1885
- Here is a copy of the birth register with my great-grandfather's listing, in the district of Basford.
- Freemason Membership Registers 1910
- In 1900, my great-grandfather was initiated into the Royal Gloucestershire Lodge.
- Marriage Register 1911
- Here is a copy of the marriage register for my great-grandfather. Dated 27 February 1911, the marriage took place at The Parish Church in Coulsdon, Surrey. John Henry is aged 24, and a plasterer by trade. His father is listed as Richard Hanbury Collett, who is also a plasterer.
- Laura Rosetta Maude Gibbs. his wife and my great-grandmother, was aged 19. Her father, George Gibbs, is listed as a labourer.
- Interestingly, they both list 15 Chipstead Villas as their residence, suggesting they had been living together before getting married.
- The two witnesses are G Gibbs (presumably Laura's father, my great-great grandfather) and Jane Gibbs (Laura's sister).
- WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls
- This document awards my great-grandfather the 1914-1915 Star for service in the Royal Field Artillery as a Driver. His date of disembarkation was 20 December 1914.
- WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls
- This document awards my great-grandfather the British War Medal and Victory Medal for service in the Royal Field Artillery as a Driver.
- Electoral Register 1915
- In 1915, my great-grandfather was registered to vote at 15 Chipstead Villas, in the Parish of Coulsdon, Surrey.
- Electoral Register 1918
- In 1918, my great-grandfather was registered to vote at 15 Chipstead Villas, in the Parish of Coulsdon, Surrey.
- Electoral Register 1919
- In 1919, my great-grandfather was registered to vote at 15 Chipstead Villas, in the Parish of Coulsdon, Surrey.
- Electoral Register 1919
- In 1919, my great-grandfather was registered to vote at 14 Chipstead Villas, in the Parish of Coulsdon, Surrey.
- Electoral Register 1929
- In 1929, my great-grandfather was registered to vote at 20 Chipstead Valley Road in the Parish of Coulsdon.
- England and Wales Register 1939
- In 1939, John Henry was living at 5 Edward Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, with his wife Laura R and his daughter, Nellie (who whilst it says is still single, has had her surname changed from Collett to Finch!).
- John Henry's date of birth is listed as 16 May 1886, and he is a plasterer by trade.
- Laura R's date of birth is listed as 12 August 1891, and that she undertakes 'unpaid domestic duties', presumably meaning a housewife.
- Nellie's date of birth is listed as 17 December 1919, and that she is a shop assistant.
- Death Register 1958
- Here is a copy of the death register with my great-grandfather's listing, aged 72 in the Mid-East Surrey district.
Family Relationships
Family Relationships
