John George Gatward

ID# 32151, b. 27 September 1880, d. 17 February 1917
John George Gatward also went by the name of Tossle.
He was also recorded as George John Gatward.

Birth:
John George Gatward was born on 27 September 1880 at Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as John George Gatward; mother Preston.


John George Gatward was the son of George Gatward and Annie Preston.

Baptism:
John George Gatward was baptised on 7 June 1885 at Therfield, Hertfordshire, England,
  
John George son of George & Annie Gatward
Born: 27 Sep 1880
from transcription only.



Marriage:
John George Gatward married Clara Alice Cosby about May 1915 at Luton R.D., Bedfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as George J Gatward & Clara A Dyer.


Step-Relationship:
John George Gatward became the step-father of Grace Jane Dyer; about May 1915
 . 



Death:
John George Gatward died on 17 February 1917 at France at age 36 years, 4 months and 21 days
  

Private George John “Tossle” Gatward
Birth: 27 Sep 1880 Therfield, Hertfordshire
Residence: Luton Enlistment Place: Luton
Service Number: 11054 Regiment: London Regiment
Private, 11th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers Theatre of War: Western European Theatre
Death: 17 Feb 1917 (aged 36) Death Place: France and Flanders Killed in action
Burial: Regina Trench Cemetery, Grandcourt, Departement de la Somme, Picardie, France
Plot: VI. B. 19.

Next of Kin:
Clara Alice Gatward - Widow; Grace Jane Dyer - Step Child; Winnie Annie Gatward - Child.

John George Gatward appeared in the 1881 census at
Rooks Nest Lane, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 3 April 1881:-

GATWARD, George Head Mar 33 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Ann Wife Mar 26 Ag Labs Wife Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Charles Son Sngl 9 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Emily Dau Sngl 7 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Elizabeth A Dau Sngl 4 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Walter Son Sngl 2 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, John G Son Sngl 6mo - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Rooks Nest Lane, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG11
Piece number: 1412 Folio: 117 Page: 17.



John George Gatward appeared in the 1891 census at
72 Albert Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
On 5 April 1891:-

GATWOOD, Annie Head Wid 37 Laundress Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, Charles Son Mar 19 Stoker on the Gas Works Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, Emily Dau Sngl 17 Finisher in Straw Works Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, Elizabeth A Dau Sngl 14 Finisher In Straw Works Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, Walter Son Sngl 12 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, John G Son Sngl 9 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, Elenna M Dau Sngl 7 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, Frederick W Boarder* Sngl 24 Farm Labourer Therfield, Hertfordshire

* brother-in-law of Annie

Address: 72 Albert Road, Luton, Bedfordshire
Registration district: Luton Archive reference: RG12
Piece number: 1273 Folio: 92 Page: 22.



John George Gatward appeared in the 1901 census at
36 Queen Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
On 31 March 1901:-

GATWARD, Annie Head Wid 47 Laundress Thirfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, John G Son Sngl 20 Greengrocer Thirfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Eleanor M Dau Sngl 17 Straw Hat Finisher Thirfield, Hertfordshire

Address: 36 Queen Street, Luton, Luton Urban, Bedfordshire
Municipal ward: East Registration district: Luton
Archive reference: RG13 Piece number: 1515 Folio: 43 Page: 30.



John George Gatward appeared in the 1911 census at
23 Queen Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1911:-

GATWARD, Annie Head Wid* 57 Straw Hat Finisher Therfield, Herts
GATWARD, John George Son Sngl 21 Green Grocer Therfield, Herts
BARTON, Edwin Charles Boarder Sngl 17 Iron Founder Luton, Beds
BENT, Alfred Boarder Sngl 26 Hawker General Luton, Beds

* 9 children born alive; 6 still living

Address: 23 Queen Street, Luton, Bedfordshire
Archive reference: RG14 Registration district: Luton
Registration district number: 178 Enumeration district: 1
District number: 1 Sub district: Luton Sub district number: 2
RG78 code number: 479 Piece number: 8994.


Child of John George Gatward and Clara Alice Cosby

Female Gatward

ID# 32152, b. about February 1875, d. about February 1875

Birth:
Female Gatward was born about February 1875 at Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Elizabeth Ann Gatward.


Female Gatward was the daughter of George Gatward and Annie Preston.


Death:
Female Gatward died about February 1875 at Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
 . 

Clara Gatward

ID# 32153, b. about May 1882, d. June 1882

Birth:
Clara Gatward was born about May 1882 at Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Clara Gatward; mother Preston.


Clara Gatward was the daughter of George Gatward and Annie Preston.


Death:
Clara Gatward died in June 1882 at Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
 . 


Burial:
Clara Gatward was buried on 23 June 1882 at Therfield, Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Clara Gatward; aged 10 weeks.

Francis William Gatward

ID# 32154, b. about May 1888, d. about November 1888

Birth:
Francis William Gatward was born about May 1888 at Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Francis William Gatward; mother Preston.


Francis William Gatward was the son of Annie Preston.


Death:
Francis William Gatward died about November 1888 at Luton R.D., Bedfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Francis William Gatward; aged 0.

Eleanor Mary Gatward

ID# 32155, b. 24 May 1883
From about May 1908, her married name was Woodfield.

Birth:
Eleanor Mary Gatward was born on 24 May 1883 at Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Eleanor Mary Gatward.

The 1939 Register shows a birth date of 24 May 1882, but it is not unusual for the Register to be 1 year off. As the birth was registered 3Q 1883, I am assuming the above birth date until corrected by a family member!


Eleanor Mary Gatward was the daughter of George Gatward and Annie Preston.


Marriage:
Eleanor Mary Gatward married Percy Charles Woodfield about May 1908 at Luton R.D., Bedfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Eleanor Mary Gatward & Percy Charles Woodfield.

Eleanor Mary Gatward appeared in the 1891 census at
72 Albert Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
On 5 April 1891:-

GATWOOD, Annie Head Wid 37 Laundress Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, Charles Son Mar 19 Stoker on the Gas Works Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, Emily Dau Sngl 17 Finisher in Straw Works Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, Elizabeth A Dau Sngl 14 Finisher In Straw Works Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, Walter Son Sngl 12 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, John G Son Sngl 9 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, Elenna M Dau Sngl 7 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWOOD, Frederick W Boarder* Sngl 24 Farm Labourer Therfield, Hertfordshire

* brother-in-law of Annie

Address: 72 Albert Road, Luton, Bedfordshire
Registration district: Luton Archive reference: RG12
Piece number: 1273 Folio: 92 Page: 22.



Eleanor Mary Gatward appeared in the 1901 census at
36 Queen Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
On 31 March 1901:-

GATWARD, Annie Head Wid 47 Laundress Thirfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, John G Son Sngl 20 Greengrocer Thirfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Eleanor M Dau Sngl 17 Straw Hat Finisher Thirfield, Hertfordshire

Address: 36 Queen Street, Luton, Luton Urban, Bedfordshire
Municipal ward: East Registration district: Luton
Archive reference: RG13 Piece number: 1515 Folio: 43 Page: 30.



Eleanor Mary Gatward appeared in the 1911 census at
Batford Road, Harpenden, St. Albans R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1911:-

WOODFIELD, Percy Head Mar 25 Oilskin Clothing Polisher Hertfordshire, Harpenden
WOODFIELD, Eleanor Wife Mar 2yrs* 26 - Hertfordshire, Therfield
WOODFIELD, Percy Son - 1 - Hertfordshire, Harpenden

* 1 child born alive; 1 still living

Address: Batford Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Registration district: St Albans Registration district number: 139
Sub-district: Harpenden Sub-district number: 1 Enumeration district number: 13
Series: RG14 Piece number: 7665 Schedule: 268 RG 78 piece number: 377.



Eleanor Mary Gatward appeared in the 1939 register at
40 St Augustine Avenue, Luton M.B., Bedfordshire, England.
In September 1939:-

WOODFIELD, Percy C 14 Feb 1884 Mar Unpaid Domestic Duties
WOODFIELD, Eleanor M 24 May 1882 Mar Unpaid Domestic Duties
SLAUGHTER, Gladys M 20 Dec 1911 Mar Unpaid Domestic Duties
SLAUGHTER, John 17 Jul 1939 Sngl Under School Age
SLAUGHTER, James 29 Nov 1907 Mar (Soldier on leave)
Schedule No. 198
Ref: RG101/1986F/015/38 Letter Code: DPOO.


Children of Eleanor Mary Gatward and Percy Charles Woodfield

Mary Ann Hale

ID# 32156, b. 1840
From 23 September 1858, her married name was Gatward.

Birth:
Mary Ann Hale was born in 1840 at Therfield, Hertfordshire, England,
 . 


Mary Ann Hale was the daughter of Thomas Hale.


Marriage:
Mary Ann Hale married John Gatward, son of Thomas Gatward and Catherine Warren, on 23 September 1858 at Therfield, Hertfordshire, England,
  
John Gatward 30 fa: Thomas Gatward
Mary Ann Hale 18 fa: Thomas Hale
from transcription only.

Mary Ann Hale appeared in the 1861 census at
Chishill Field, Great Chishill, Royston R.D., Cambridgeshire, England.
On 7 April 1861:-

GATWARD, John Head Mar 32 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Mary A Wife Mar 20 Domestic Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Jane Dau - 1 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
HALE, Jane Visitor - 10 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Chishill Field, Great Chishill, Royston, Cambridgeshire
Registration district: Royston Enumeration district: 7
Archive reference: RG09 Piece number: 812 Folio: 102 Page: 20.



Mary Ann Hale appeared in the 1871 census at
Grooms Cottages, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1871:-

GATWARD, John Head Mar 43 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Mary A Wife Mar 32 Ag Lab's wife Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Jane Dau - 11 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Charles Son - 9 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Walter Son - 4 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Emma Dau - 1 - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Grooms Cottages, Therfield, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG10
Piece number: 1360 Folio: 131 Page: 14.



Mary Ann Hale appeared in the 1881 census at
Grooms Cottages, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 3 April 1881:-

GATWARD, John Head Mar 52 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Mary A Wife Mar 41 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Charles Son Sngl 19 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Walter Son Sngl 13 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Emma Dau Sngl 11 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Ellen Sarah Dau Sngl 5 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Kate Dau Sngl 2 - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Grooms Cottage, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG11
Piece number: 1412 Folio: 126 Page: 6.



Mary Ann Hale appeared in the 1891 census at
Grooms Row, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 5 April 1891:-

GATWARD, John Head Mar 63 Agricultural Laborer Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Mary A Wife Mar 51 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Kate Dau Sngl 12 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, George Son - 9 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
WHITE, Mary E G-Dau - 4 Scholar London, Middlesex
WHITE, Walter G-Son - 3 - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Grooms Row, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG12
Piece number: 1102 Folio: 117 Page: 15.



Mary Ann Hale appeared in the 1901 census at
Grooms Row, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 31 March 1901:-

GATWARD, Mary A Head Widow 60 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, George Son Sngl 19 Agricultural Labourer Therfield, Hertfordshire
WHITE, Walter G-Son Sngl 13 Agricultural Labourer Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Grooms Row, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG13
Piece number: 1293 Folio: 82 Page: 12.



Mary Ann Hale appeared in the 1911 census at
Hope Cottages, Therfield, Hertfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1911:-

GATWARD, Maryann Head Wid* 70 - Therfield, Herts
GATWARD, George Son Sngl 29 Farm Labourer Therfield, Herts

* 14 children born alive; 6 still living

Address: Hope Cottages, Therfield, Hertfordshire
Archive reference: RG14 Registration district: Royston
Registration district number: 135 Enumeration district: 18
Sub district: Royston Sub district number: 2
RG78 code number: 369 Piece number: 7552.


Children of Mary Ann Hale and John Gatward

Thomas Hale

ID# 32157, b. about 1812

Birth:
Thomas Hale was born about 1812
 . 

Child of Thomas Hale

Jane Gatward

ID# 32158, b. about February 1860

Birth:
Jane Gatward was born about February 1860 at Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Jane Gatward.


Jane Gatward was the daughter of John Gatward and Mary Ann Hale.
Jane Gatward appeared in the 1861 census at
Chishill Field, Great Chishill, Royston R.D., Cambridgeshire, England.
On 7 April 1861:-

GATWARD, John Head Mar 32 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Mary A Wife Mar 20 Domestic Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Jane Dau - 1 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
HALE, Jane Visitor - 10 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Chishill Field, Great Chishill, Royston, Cambridgeshire
Registration district: Royston Enumeration district: 7
Archive reference: RG09 Piece number: 812 Folio: 102 Page: 20.



Jane Gatward appeared in the 1871 census at
Grooms Cottages, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1871:-

GATWARD, John Head Mar 43 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Mary A Wife Mar 32 Ag Lab's wife Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Jane Dau - 11 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Charles Son - 9 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Walter Son - 4 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Emma Dau - 1 - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Grooms Cottages, Therfield, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG10
Piece number: 1360 Folio: 131 Page: 14.


Charles Gatward

ID# 32159, b. about February 1862

Birth:
Charles Gatward was born about February 1862 at Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Charles Gatward.


Charles Gatward was the son of John Gatward and Mary Ann Hale.
Charles Gatward appeared in the 1871 census at
Grooms Cottages, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1871:-

GATWARD, John Head Mar 43 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Mary A Wife Mar 32 Ag Lab's wife Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Jane Dau - 11 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Charles Son - 9 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Walter Son - 4 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Emma Dau - 1 - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Grooms Cottages, Therfield, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG10
Piece number: 1360 Folio: 131 Page: 14.



Charles Gatward appeared in the 1881 census at
Grooms Cottages, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 3 April 1881:-

GATWARD, John Head Mar 52 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Mary A Wife Mar 41 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Charles Son Sngl 19 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Walter Son Sngl 13 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Emma Dau Sngl 11 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Ellen Sarah Dau Sngl 5 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Kate Dau Sngl 2 - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Grooms Cottage, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG11
Piece number: 1412 Folio: 126 Page: 6.


Walter Gatward

ID# 32160, b. about November 1866

Birth:
Walter Gatward was born about November 1866 at Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England,
  
Indexed as Walter Gatward.


Walter Gatward was the son of John Gatward and Mary Ann Hale.
Walter Gatward appeared in the 1871 census at
Grooms Cottages, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 2 April 1871:-

GATWARD, John Head Mar 43 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Mary A Wife Mar 32 Ag Lab's wife Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Jane Dau - 11 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Charles Son - 9 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Walter Son - 4 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Emma Dau - 1 - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Grooms Cottages, Therfield, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG10
Piece number: 1360 Folio: 131 Page: 14.



Walter Gatward appeared in the 1881 census at
Grooms Cottages, Therfield, Royston R.D., Hertfordshire, England.
On 3 April 1881:-

GATWARD, John Head Mar 52 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Mary A Wife Mar 41 - Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Charles Son Sngl 19 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Walter Son Sngl 13 Ag Lab Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Emma Dau Sngl 11 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Ellen Sarah Dau Sngl 5 Scholar Therfield, Hertfordshire
GATWARD, Kate Dau Sngl 2 - Therfield, Hertfordshire

Address: Grooms Cottage, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire
Registration district: Royston Archive reference: RG11
Piece number: 1412 Folio: 126 Page: 6.